Author: Vincent Osuwo

Arsenal and holders PSG have secured their places in the 2026 UEFA Champions League final after eliminating Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich, respectively. The final will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 BST. UEFA acknowledged that the earlier kick-off time was implemented to improve the whole matchday experience and better serve fans, teams, and host cities, replacing the previous editions’ regular 20:00 start time. For Arsenal, the final marks a significant milestone as they return to Europe’s greatest stage for the first time in 20 years. PSG, meanwhile,…

Nigerian activist Aisha Yesufu has resigned from the African Democratic Congress and joined the Nigerian Democratic Congress. She has also announced her intention to contest for the Federal Capital Territory senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. Yesufu revealed this in a statement posted on her X handle on Wednesday, saying her decision followed what she described as a deeper understanding of “the future of the nation” and her continued alignment with the political direction of former presidential candidate Peter Obi. “The next couple of days will define the future of this nation. This deeper understanding is why I resigned…

Bayern Munich players, coaching staff, and spectators at the Allianz Arena were stunned when they were refused a penalty for a handball by João Neves in their Champions League semi-final second leg loss to Paris St. Germain. The Germans, trailing 1-0 on the night and 6-4 on aggregate, surrounded referee Joao Pedro Silva Pinheiro at the half-hour mark when Vitinha rifled a clearance against his own teammate Neves’ arm inside the area. However, Pinheiro brushed off the Bayern protestations, and the video assistant referee (VAR) did not intervene, leaving social media asking why a spot kick was not given. According…

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) booked a Champions League final against Arsenal as a 1-1 draw in their semi-final second leg at Bayern Munich on Wednesday sealed a 6-5 aggregate victory. Leading 5-4 after last week’s thrilling first leg in Paris, the holders stretched their overall advantage early on through Ousmane Dembele. Harry Kane scored in added time for Bayern, but it was too late for a comeback. PSG will face Premier League leaders Arsenal on May 30 in Budapest after an excellent defensive display at the Allianz Arena, also the scene of their maiden Champions League final triumph over Inter Milan…

Nollywood actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo has alleged that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, avoids participating in competitive primary elections. Okonkwo made the remark during an interview with ARISE News on Wednesday, stating that Obi’s political judgments are frequently motivated by a desire to avoid open battles. Obi’s defection from the ADC, he claims, was motivated by a desire to avoid primary elections, not ideological disputes or internal party issues. “Peter Obi is afraid of free and fair primary elections. He gave reasons of challenges, but his main reason is that he does not want to face…

Arsenal are set to give manager Mikel Arteta a new contract this summer in order to secure his long-term future at the Emirates Stadium. According to Fabrizio Romano’s post on X on Wednesday, the decision was made in March and is unaffected by the outcome of the current season. The post read, “Arsenal are planning to offer Mikel Arteta a new contract in the summer. The plan was already decided in March regardless of the end of the season results. Arteta wants to focus on titles now but is in love with the Arsenal project and looking forward to talks.…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole, clashed on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after the Senate amended its standing rules to restrict eligibility for presiding offices. Chronicle NG gathered that trouble started when Akpabio began the reading of the Votes and Proceedings of Tuesday’s sitting. The verbal exchange disrupted the plenary for about 10 minutes. Oshiomhole raised a point of order, however, the Senate President reminded him that such interventions are not allowed at that stage under the Senate Standing Orders 2023 (as amended). When the former Edo state governor persisted, Akpabio called on former Chief Whip, Senator…

Two persons have been confirmed dead, while over 50 houses were destroyed following a devastating rainstorm that struck Dokan Mai-Jama’a in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Alhaji Hamisu Tukur, the Village Head of the community who confirmed the incident, said the storm displaced several residents and caused widespread destruction. Tukur stated on Tuesday that more than 50 houses were severely affected, with many completely flattened by the impact of the windstorm. Residents revealed that the heavy rainfall, which was accompanied by strong winds, began at about 6:41 p.m. on Monday and lasted for over 40 minutes. Our…

The publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu is the one who forced opposition leaders such as Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso into working together ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday, Momodu argued that the current unity among some opposition figures is not born out of genuine long-term commitment but is a reaction to pressure from the ruling government. “Tinubu forced all of them together. And that is why they all moved in one direction. Which would have been beautiful, because it would have been like a…

A faction of stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have rejected alleged moves to impose consensus candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that such actions could trigger the collapse of the party’s structure in the state. The stakeholders expressed their viewpoint in a communiqué published during a meeting on Tuesday at the University of Ibadan’s Otunba Subomi Balogun Hall. The communiqué was signed by party stakeholders like as Akinleye Olusegun, Saheed Olayiwola, Adetoyese Ishola, Adekola Mudashiru, Abiola Oyeyemi, Inaolaji Akinloye, Asoludero Banji, Ojo Oluwaseun, Femi Awogboro, and Teslim Kunle. The development coincides with increased…