Author: Vincent Osuwo

Morocco has been declared the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned the outcome of their final loss to Senegal. A statement from CAF stated that Senegal are “declared to have forfeited the final match” with the “result of the match being recorded as 3-0 in favour” of Morocco. Senegal stormed off the field in protest at a penalty awarded against them before returning to beat hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time and win the Africa Cup of Nations amid farcical scenes in Sunday’s final. Midfielder Pape Gueye netted the 94th-minute…

Chelsea suffered a humiliating defeat in a two-legged European contest, losing 8-2 on aggregate and 3-0 at Stamford Bridge to European champions Paris Saint-Germain. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia started the score after six minutes, then Bradley Barcola doubled PSG’s advantage with their second attempt of the game in the 14th minute. It virtually finished the tie as a game, and replacement Senny Mayulu inflicted further misery on Chelsea in this last-16 clash. Home fans chanted for former owner Roman Abramovich, despite the Premier League announcing a record £10.75 million fine for more than £47 million in unreported payments to agents, as well…

Bodo/Glimt’s historic Champions League run was ended by a Sporting side that rallied from a three-goal first-leg deficit to win in extra time and advance to the quarterfinals. Norwegians Bodo/Glimt were one of the storylines of this season’s competition, becoming the first team from their country to reach the knockout round on their debut, defeating last year’s finalists Inter Milan in the playoffs. They extended their winning streak by defeating Sporting 3-0 in the first leg of this tie, but they knew they’d face a tougher challenge in Portugal. So it proved, as the Bodo goal was hammered with shots…

Three security operatives collapsed as a result of exhaustion during the second term inauguration ceremony of the Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. The separate incidents happened at different locations during the ceremony at the Dr Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, on Tuesday. Their collapse was blamed on exhaustion and a lengthy march in hot, sunny weather. The three operatives – a male police officer, a male officer from the Directorate of State Services, and a female operative from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps – were stated to be weary from the blazing sun. Soludo sworn in for…

Damilola Marshal, daughter of Fuji maestro King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall and current Senior Special Assistant to Lagos State Governor on Tourism, has announced her intention to run for the Lagos State House of Assembly. She expressed her commitment to serving the people of Surulere Constituency 2 via an Instagram post on Tuesday. “I am excited to share that I, Barr. Damilola Ayinde Marshal, I am stepping forward to serve the good people of Surulere Constituency 2 at the Lagos State House of Assembly,” she wrote. Damilola, who has been practicing law for 12 years, believes her professional experience has shaped…

President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu arrived at Stansted Airport on Tuesday afternoon, marking the beginning of a historic state visit to the United Kingdom. The presidential plane landed shortly after 3:00 p.m. local time under bright skies, as seen in a post and video published on X by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication. “Timeline: 15:23PM. President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu touch down at Stansted Airport, United Kingdom, as the historic visit begins,” Dare wrote. In the brief video clip, the airplane comes to a halt on…

The federal government has announced Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to commemorate Eid-el-Fitr, which marks the completion of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the minister of interior, made the announcement on behalf of the federal government. Magdalene Ajani, the permanent secretary of the ministry, issued a statement on Tuesday expressing warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the fasting season. Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to uphold the values of love, kindness, peace, tolerance, and sacrifice, which were highlighted throughout the holy month of Ramadan. He also…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned an alleged courtroom incident involving Justice Mohammed Umar, describing the reported directive for a lawyer to kneel as inconsistent with judicial standards and the dignity of the legal profession. According to Channels Television, the incident occurred while Sowore was being prosecuted by the Department of State Services for various cyber-related offenses. According to the story, the presiding judge cautioned the defense counsel about his tone when making comments and eventually ordered him to “come out and kneel down” in open court. Other lawyers present reportedly intervened, asking for leniency, and the judge delayed…

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has been officially sworn in for a second term in office during a ceremony held at the newly renovated Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka on Tuesday. Soludo took the oath alongside his deputy, Dr. Onyeka Ibezim, in a ceremony attended by notable dignitaries. Some of the personalities at the event included Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, former Commonwealth Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku, and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, among other state governors. The inauguration followed his victory in the November 8, 2025, governorship election, officially certified by the Independent National…

Santos FC forward Neymar Jr. has expressed his unhappiness at being left out of Brazil’s national team selection, stating that he is unhappy and saddened by the decision. The ex-Barcelona and PSG forward, who has been working his way back into peak shape, posted an emotional message about the setback. According to Fabrizio Romano’s post on X on Tuesday, despite the absence, Neymar stated that his focus remains intact, emphasizing his dedication to developing with each training session and match. “I’m upset and sad about not being called up. But the focus remains day after day, training after training, game…