Author: Vincent Osuwo

Lamine Yamal injured himself as he scored the penalty that gave Barcelona a narrow victory over Celta Viga and extended their lead at the top of La Liga to nine points. The 18-year-old scored from the spot in the 40th minute at the Nou Camp after skipping into the box and being hauled down by Yoel Lago. However, immediately after shooting past Celta goalkeeper Ionut Radu, Lamine Yamal signaled to the bench and collapsed to the ground clutching his left hamstring. He limped off the pitch with the assistance of team physicians and proceeded straight down the tunnel to be…

Victor Osimhen returned from injury as Galatasaray were eliminated from the Turkish Cup after losing 2-0 to Genclerbirligi in the quarterfinals. The Nigerian striker, who had been out for several weeks with an arm injury, was introduced late in the game but was unable to change the outcome as the reigning champions lost at home. Osimhen had resumed full training in preparation for the encounter and was anticipated to play briefly as he worked his way back to full health after missing four games. He ultimately entered the game in the 78th minute, replacing Renato Nhaga, but Galatasaray were already…

Chelsea FC Women have confirmed that they will play all of their home matches at Stamford Bridge beginning next season, ending their nine-year tenure at Kingsmeadow. Chelsea Women will move from the 4,850-capacity Kingsmeadow, whose attendances have frequently sold out, to the 41,000-seat Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC, marking a significant step in the club’s development. According to BBC Sport, head coach Sonia Bompastor stated on Wednesday that the team is ready to move on to the next level of its development, having already played at Stamford Bridge for select fixtures and all UEFA Women’s Champions League matches. “This…

The Senate urged the federal government on Wednesday to explore broad emergency measures, including the suspension of political activity in eight frontline states, as instability spreads across the country. The call, which underlines the National Assembly’s rising worry about renewed insurgent offensives, came in response to a point of order brought by Bauchi Central legislator Abdul Ningi during plenary. He said, “Mr. President, we cannot continue to think that because we are in Abuja, therefore this thing (insecurity) does not affect us. “One of the things that we must do, and I want us to take this issue very seriously,…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar urged the National Assembly on Wednesday to swiftly review the Electoral Act, warning that a contentious section might erode election credibility if left unchecked. He expressed his worries in a statement written by his senior special assistant on public communication, Phrank Shaibu. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain notably criticized Section 63 of the act, which enables a ballot paper without an official mark to be counted at the discretion of a returning officer—a clause he claimed invites manipulation. He believes that politicians should have done a better job of ensuring the ballot’s integrity. He…

Iran and its commitment not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as long as a US naval blockade remained in place were affirmed Thursday, despite a cease-fire extension, as the Gulf republic announced the seizure of two ships attempting to cross the crucial waterway. Late Wednesday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it had also “directed 31 vessels to turn around or return to port” as part of its own “blockade against Iran.” As the clock raced toward a resumption of the region’s war, US President Donald Trump indicated Tuesday that he would keep the truce in place to give…

Manchester City continued their march towards the Premier League title with a victory at Turf Moor, moving Pep Guardiola’s side to the top of the table and relegating Burnley to the Championship. City have found form at the right time and appear to be in a bad mood, clawing back nine points on Arsenal in less than two weeks to narrowly lead the league in goals scored. Guardiola’s side had not been in the top spot since the first week of the season, but an 11-game unbeaten streak has seen them overtake the Gunners with five games remaining. Erling Haaland,…

The Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the remand of six defendants in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) after they were arraigned on a 13-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism on Wednesday. At the start of the hearing at approximately 1:46 pm, the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), notified the court that the charge was ready and requested permission to read it to the defendants. Proceedings were temporarily halted when the third defendant informed the court that his lawyer was unavailable, while counsel for the sixth defendant stated that his client only understood…

Adebayo Adelabu, the minister of power, has resigned his position in the federal government to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State. In a resignation letter dated April 22, 2026, and addressed to President Bola Tinubu, he said the decision would take effect from April 30, 2026, to allow for a smooth transition. The letter stated that he was stepping down with “a deep sense of honor and profound gratitude.” He wrote, “I write with a deep sense of honor and profound gratitude to formally tender my resignation as the Honorable Minister of Power of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.…

John Arum Azi, the abducted University of Jos (UNIJOS) student, has been released from the den of his kidnappers and united with his family. Arum’s release from captivity on Wednesday was disclosed by his family in a video shared on social media. The UNIJOS student was abducted by terrorists on his way to Zaria, Kaduna State, from Jos, Plateau State. His abductors, in a video clip that attracted national condemnation, brutalized the victim and threatened to kill him if a ransom of N30 million was not paid. However, after negotiations with the family, the ransom was reduced to N6 million.…