Author: Vincent Osuwo

Terrorists attacked a village in the Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing seven people and injuring several others on Friday night. Eyewitnesses informed reporters in Jos on Saturday that the event took place in Bong village, Doemak District, when the attackers conducted a house-to-house attack, targeting women, children, and the elderly. Residents described the terrorists as well armed, with survivors reporting that the victims were largely those who were unable to flee in time. Mr. Lawrence Dogari, a member of the local government council, confirmed the attack, saying, “For the time being, I can confirm to you that…

Barcelona extended their lead to seven points at the summit of La Liga following late goals from Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski against Espanyol. Hansi Flick’s team experienced frustration until just four minutes remain when Fermin Lopez assisted his fellow substitutes in scoring the vital goals. Initially, he passed to Olmo, who curled an excellent shot into the upper corner, and then more impressive play by Lopez on the right set up Lewandowski for a charming finish from close range in the 90th minute. Barcelona has netted 12 goals in the final 15 minutes of the second half, surpassing all…

Pape Gueye netted twice as Senegal rallied to defeat Sudan 3-1 in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), stopping their rivals’ impressive streak amid the nation’s ongoing civil conflict. Aamir Abdallah’s breathtaking strike, arched over the leaping Edouard Mendy in the sixth minute, momentarily gave Sudanese supporters hope for a significant upset in Tangier. Mendy was compelled to make a fantastic save low to his right from Mohamed Eisa’s angled attempt midway through the first half, before Senegal, inspired by the relentless drumming of their supporters, gradually started to apply pressure. Nicolas Jackson had an opportunity to score just…

Mali, with ten players, benefited from some fortunate moments to overcome Tunisia 3-2 in penalties, advancing to the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). El Bilal Toure converted the crucial penalty after Ali Abdi shot over the bar, while Eagles keeper Djigui Diarra stopped Tunisia’s fourth and fifth attempts from Elias Achouri and Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane. Following a match with minimal action until the end, the penalty shootout was dramatic as Mali’s captain Yves Bissouma shot over, while his teammate Nene Dorgeles struck the post with his attempt. The West Africans played with one fewer player…

Declan Rice netted two goals as Premier League frontrunners Arsenal rallied to defeat Bournemouth. Gunners defender Gabriel made an errant pass across his area, allowing Evanilson to score the first goal for the Cherries. However, Rice compensated for it by scoring the equalizer as he struck a rebound after Gabriel Martinelli’s attempt was deflected. Bournemouth created opportunities to take the lead, but Rice’s effort from the border of the area, following Martin Odegaard’s pass, put Arsenal in front. The England midfielder, returning from a knee injury, scored once more after a pass back from substitute Bukayo Saka. Teenager Eli Junior…

US President Donald Trump has issued a threat to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, warning him to “watch his ass” or face military invasion, just hours after American forces stormed Venezuela and abducted President Nicolás Maduro in a brazen early morning raid. In a video posted by BRICS News via X.com on Saturday, Trump did not mince words when challenged about his previous threat to the Colombian leader. “Well, he has cocaine mills; he has factories where he makes cocaine, and yeah, I think I stick by my first statement. He’s making cocaine, and they’re sending it into the United States,…

Wolves finally achieved their first Premier League victory of the season on the 20th try, easily overcoming fellow strugglers West Ham at Molineux. Rob Edwards secured his initial win as Wolves head coach, marking the team’s first league triumph since defeating Leicester City on April 26, 2025. In one go, the league’s last-place team increased their season points to six, owing to first-half strikes from Jhon Arias, Hwang Hee-chan, and Mateus Mane. A disappointing West Ham team could not produce a reaction after halftime and stayed in 18th place with 14 points—four behind Nottingham Forest above them. Given that two…

Ollie Watkins maintained his form as Aston Villa rebounded from a loss to capitalize on negligent Nottingham Forest. The England forward’s fourth goal in three matches contributed to Villa’s 11th consecutive home victory—their finest streak in 36 years—serving as an ideal reaction to the defeat at Arsenal four days prior. John McGinn’s brace propelled Villa to second in the Premier League, 12 points ahead of fifth-placed Chelsea, despite Morgan Gibbs-White scoring a goal. The hosts compounded Forest’s troubles by inflicting a fourth consecutive league loss for the first time in over two years, a stretch that led to Steve Cooper’s…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has picked an all-Cameroonian match officials squad for Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 Round of 16 match versus Mozambique. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Super Eagles and Mambas will face off in the knockout round on Monday at Morocco’s Complexe Sportif de Fès. The match will be officiated by center referee Abdou Abdel Mefire, 29, who is the tournament’s youngest official. Despite his age, Mefire has demonstrated maturity and poise on the European scene. He recently officiated the intense group-stage match between hosts Morocco and Mali. His handling of crucial occurrences in…

Troops from Joint Task Force North East’s ‘Operation HADIN KAI’ (OPHK) have made a breakthrough in their counter-terrorism operations by identifying Shariff Umar as the primary coordinator of suicide bomber actions responsible for recent strikes in the region. On Friday, the same forces discovered a substantial stockpile of high-caliber munitions in Maiduguri’s Bulumkutu Railway general area, demonstrating the effectiveness of ongoing intelligence-driven security operations across the battlefield. Lt. Col. Sani Uba, Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force North East ‘Operation HADIN KAI,’ announced this in a statement issued on Saturday in Maiduguri. Speaking on the identification of Umar as the…