Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), operating under the joint task force of Operation HADIN KAI, announced it recorded another operational success following a coordinated air interdiction conducted at AbbagaJiri in the Timbuktu Triangle in Borno State. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, NAF, on Saturday, disclosed in a statement that the feat was achieved following multi-source intelligence that confirmed active terrorist presence, structures, and concealed logistics facilities in the area, Channels TV reports. According to the statement, after intelligence, NAF aviation assets were then utilized in integrated surveillance and precision attack missions to engage designated…

A cross section of Nigerians are drumming support for Algeria to defeat the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their semi-finals clash at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In a series of comments on the popular social media platform Facebook, they mentioned that their shift of support to the Algerian side was basically because of the dominance of players from a particular ethnic group in the country. They bemoaned the non-dependence and alleged exclusion of Hausa and Muslim players from the Eric Chelle squad. Drumming up his support for Algeria, Shariffiddeen Yahuza, in a statement on Facebook, said,…

Algeria has made a strong boast of sending the Super Eagles of Nigeria to Sambisa Forest after their semi-final clash at the 2025 African Cup of Nations. Speaking in a now viral video on Thursday, the Algerian side promised to earn a convincing victory against the Super Eagles. Speaking to the cheering of the Algerian squad, Hicham Boudaoui, who plays for OGC Nice in the French Ligue 1, said, “Nigeria, hope you’re ready tomorrow because we have no option to send you back to Sambisa Forest. Nigeria advanced to the quarterfinals with a 4-0 win against Mozambique, while Algeria defeated…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Senegalese official Issa Sy as the referee for Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match between Nigeria and Algeria in Marrakech. Prior hitherto, Omar Artan was appointed by CAF, but the decision was reversed due to concerns about refereeing controversies at the tournament. Sy is already familiar with the 2025 AFCON, having worked as the Video Assistant Referee during the group stage. His selection is viewed as an effort to reduce tensions ahead of the key match, with both Nigeria and Algeria vying for a place in the semi-finals. Nigeria advanced to…

Authorities in Nicaragua have arrested no fewer than 60 people for reportedly celebrating or expressing support for the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a human rights watchdog group and local media outlets said on Friday. Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo are fervent supporters of Maduro, who was apprehended by US military personnel in Caracas last Saturday and brought to New York for trial on drug and weapons accusations. Since the arrest of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, “at least 60 arbitrary arrests” have happened over suspected support for the operation, according to an X…

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has stated that he never expected the political rift between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, warning the governor to tread carefully amid the deepening crisis in the state. Fayose remarked on Friday during an interview with Channels Television’s Politics. Today, he discussed the collapse in the relationship between Wike and his political protégé, which has thrown the state into extended instability. “Let me quickly say this. I never knew this thing would ever happen between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the FCT Minister,…

The Rivers State House of Assembly has said that the impeachment process initiated against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, is ongoing and has not been suspended, contrary to reports circulating online. The assembly stated this in a press release issued on Friday and signed by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions, and Complaints, Hon. Enemi George. The assembly said the process, which commenced on Thursday, was being carried out in line with the provisions of the Constitution. “The Rivers State House of Assembly is pleased to inform the good people of Rivers State…

Police operatives, in collaboration with local vigilantes, have successfully stormed kidnappers’ hideouts in Angara and Fadaman Bauna villages of the Lafia East Development Area in the Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The operation resulted in the arrest of six accused kidnappers and the rescue of three victims—two women and one man. Ramhan Nansel, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, revealed this in a statement released to journalists on Friday in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State. According to him, the victims were retrieved unharmed, treated quickly, and reunited with their families. He said, “This operation followed a complaint…

Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate for the 2023 general election, has described a brief but unnerving meeting with Department of State Services operatives as a “mild Nollywood drama.” He stated that his meeting with DSS personnel made him feel sorry for the country. Baba-Ahmed, who also serves as the founder and chancellor of Baze University in Abuja, disclosed this on Saturday. The 2027 presidential candidate also denied receiving an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, claiming the anti-corruption agency had no grounds to summon him. “The EFCC did not invite me, and it is very unlikely…

Hosts Morocco secured their spot in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a commanding performance versus Cameroon in Rabat. One goal in each half, netted by Brahim Diaz and Ismael Saibari, was sufficient to defeat their rivals, who seldom posed a threat. In the 26th minute, Diaz scored from close range after a corner, using his thigh to redirect Ayoub El Kaabi’s flick into the net, marking his fifth goal of the tournament. Saibiri’s objective was also scored from a set piece, striking a low left-footed shot after seizing a loose ball from a free…