Author: Vincent Osuwo

LeBron James has announced that he will join the Philadelphia 76ers next season on what he claims would be his final contract in the NBA. The 41-year-old, the league’s all-time leading scorer, left the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons last month. The Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Miami Heat were reportedly said to be in the running for the four-time NBA champion. According to BBC Sport, James stated, “I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team, and I am so excited to energize a new fanbase and begin this incredible journey one…

The Gombe State Police Command has announced the recovery of the body of Enoch Sunday Maisamari, a 28-year-old Federal University Kashere student, from stagnant water in Sabon Garin Yero Village, Akko Local Government Area of the state. DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the state police public relations officer, stated this in a text message to the press on Friday. According to him, the incident was reported to police on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, about 9:30 a.m. “The Gombe State Police Command received a report on 22nd July, 2026, at about 0930 hours of a recovered motionless body of one Enoch Sunday Maisamari,…

American singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray, a public order offence, over a 2023 nightclub altercation in London, bringing an end to the possibility of a trial on more serious charges. The 37-year-old musician entered his plea on Friday at Southwark Crown Court in London, after the charge was read to him. “Guilty,” Brown said, standing in the dock clothed in a beige suit and a dark brown tie. The guilty plea means he will no longer stand trial on additional charges, such as attempting to cause grievous bodily injury with intent and possessing an offensive weapon, including…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over N108 million recovered from an alleged fraud involving two former employees to Karren Walters Attorneys in Lagos. The anti-graft agency stated this in a statement on Friday, saying the monies, given in bank drafts, comprised part of money recovered following an investigation into an alleged instance of abuse of office, forgery, stealing and diversion involving two former employees of the company. According to the EFCC, investigations revealed that the suspects, Nkechi Gladys Megai, who is currently at large after allegedly fleeing to the United Kingdom, and Godson Eze, the company’s…

Jürgen Klopp has returned to football management as the next head coach of the German national team. The highly acclaimed German manager has agreed to a long-term contract that will put him in command of the national team until July 2030, ushering in a new chapter in his coaching career. In a message taken from Fabrizio Romano’s X handle on Friday, Romano stated, “Official: Jurgen Klopp is back! He is the next head coach of Germany’s national team. “Done and confirmed until July 2030.” Klopp, who previously had successful spells at Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool, returns to the dugout as…

The US has condemned the killings of Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo’s family members in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The State Department’s Africa Bureau denounced the attack as horrible and urged the culprits to be brought accountable. The US Bureau of African Affairs issued a statement on Thursday, expressing sympathy to the victims’ families and urging Nigerian authorities to take stronger measures to prevent such assaults and hold those involved accountable. “The United States strongly condemns the horrific killing of members of Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo’s family in Plateau State, Nigeria. “The continued violence targeting Christian communities and other…

US President Donald Trump announced that he would utilize Iranian assets in the US to cover “any damages to ships, cargo, or anything related to that” at the Strait of Hormuz. The US military reports it has conducted attacks on Iran for the 13th straight night, while Iranian state media claims four individuals have died and five have been wounded. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded to the threat that Trump labeled as “fair and equitable,” describing it as an “inflammatory precedent.” The recent attacks come after Yemen’s Iranian-supported Houthis asserted they targeted two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea,…

Australian World Cup player Cristian Volpato reportedly tested positive for cocaine after police stopped him twice for speeding in Sydney that same night. The 22-year-old Australian midfielder was pulled over in a BMW coupe on the Anzac Bridge at 11:05 PM local time on Thursday after being detected driving between 86 and 94 km/h in a 60 km/h zone, according to police. He underwent a roadside breath test, which yielded a negative outcome. Nonetheless, Volpato reportedly tested positive for cocaine when he was pulled over two hours later for driving at 109km/h in the same 60km/h area. New South Wales…

Cristian Volpato, an Australian footballer, is being investigated after allegedly returning a positive roadside test for cocaine following two speeding accidents in Sydney. According to New South Wales Police, the 22-year-old midfielder was stopped on the Anzac Bridge about 11:05 p.m. on Thursday after allegedly speeding between 86 and 94 km/h in a 60 km/h zone. A roadside breath test yielded negative results. Volpato was stopped again around two hours later for allegedly driving at 109km/h in the same 60km/h zone. According to BBC Sport, after the second check, he allegedly tested positive for cocaine via roadside oral fluid. Authorities…

The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Sunday with qualification for the World Cup and a record two-million-dollar first prize on the line. A record 16-nation team, an increase from 12 in the previous edition—will participate, with 10-time titleholders and reigning champions Nigeria being the squad to beat. The Super Falcons’ last success was amazing. Morocco led by two goals at halftime, but they rallied, with Jennifer Echegini scoring the late winner for a 3-2 victory. Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Echegini will return to compete for another gold medal in Africa’s two-yearly showcase of women’s…