Author: Vincent Osuwo

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has praised First Lady Oluremi Tinubu as a caring leader whose efforts have reached Nigerians spanning political, ethnic, religious, and geographical divides. Yilwatda made this known in a birthday message released on Monday to honor the First Lady, who turns 66. Speaking for the party’s National Working Committee, leaders and members, the APC chairman noted that Oluremi Tinubu’s efforts through the Renewed Hope Initiative and other programs have centered on education, healthcare, women and youth empowerment, along with assistance for vulnerable Nigerians. He called her a “true mother of…

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated his wife, First Lady Oluremi, on her 66th birthday, describing her as his “truest friend and confidante.” In a birthday message to the First Lady on his X handle on Monday, Tinubu praised her patience, courage, compassion, and unwavering support throughout their years together. Tinubu, who described Oluremi as the woman who had stood by him through different seasons of his life, said she had shared his burdens and provided counsel during difficult moments. “Today, I celebrate the woman who has walked beside me with patience, grace, and uncommon courage. Àwọn àgbà sọ pé, ‘Ìyàwó…

A deflected shot from Matheus Cunha earned Manchester United a late point, preventing Fulham from claiming their first Premier League victory of the season. An odd own goal by Lisandro Martinez at Craven Cottage had seemed destined to send the visitors to a third straight loss. Yet with only a minute of the 90 left, Cunha’s strike from 20 yards clipped Fulham centre-back David Affengruber, leaving goalkeeper Bernd Leno wrongfooted as the ball nestled in the corner. It felt especially tough on Leno, who had produced several important saves while United pressed for an equaliser. Michael Carrick’s team at least…

President Bola Tinubu has secured the support of the candidate of the Zenith Labour Party in the 2024 Ondo State governorship election, Dr. Abass Mimiko, who has declared that the president deserves to be re-elected for a second term, citing his achievements during his first term. Mimiko, who is the younger brother of former Ondo State Governor Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, stated that Tinubu had done well in rescuing the economy from collapse, particularly with his decision to remove the fuel subsidy. Mimiko made the remark while speaking with journalists in Ondo Town, Ondo State, on Sunday. He said, “I believe…

A former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris reportedly died on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the United Kingdom at the age of 77. After his passing, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, former Governor Yahaya Bello, and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Abdullahi Bello, along with other senior government officials, paid a visit to the deceased’s home in Abuja to offer their condolences to the family. Onogwu Muhammed, who serves as Special Adviser to the Governor of Kogi State on Public Relations and Chief Press Secretary to former Governor Yahaya Bello, revealed the visit in a…

Atletico Madrid defeated Real Madrid in a heated derby, climbing above their rivals into second place in La Liga. The match’s turning point arrived when Dean Huijsen brought down Giuliano Simeone just outside the penalty area. After a video assistant referee (VAR) review, Huijsen was sent off—and Alejandro Grimaldo converted the resulting penalty. Jonathan David slid in to score his third goal in three La Liga matches from Simeone’s cross, sealing the points for Atletico. Shortly afterwards, the hosts brought on Julian Alvarez, who had tried to force a summer move to Barcelona, drawing some boos. Antonio Rudiger headed in…

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola enjoyed a victorious return to Bournemouth as his team closed out the international break with a narrow win at Vitality Stadium. Alexander Isak’s fourth Premier League goal this season decided a poor match and left the Cherries still chasing their first top-flight victory of the campaign as October approaches. The Sweden forward slotted in from close range following a determined run by Cody Gakpo, which finished with a ball into the box that Bournemouth could not clear. After running over to celebrate with Liverpool’s travelling supporters, Isak was mobbed by them and was shown a yellow…

Manchester City were given a real test by Sunderland but ultimately prevailed in an eight-goal thriller, moving three points clear at the top of the Premier League table. Enzo Fernández gave City the lead after nine minutes with his first goal since his £125m switch from Chelsea, curling a free-kick in at the near post. However, Sunderland, who had begun the match brightly, hit back quickly as Enzo le Fee found Brian Brobbey with a superb pass and the Netherlands striker slid the ball past Gianluigi Donnarumma. Sunderland continued to match Enzo Maresca’s side but were punished ruthlessly after being…

Paris prosecutors announced on Sunday that Nasser al-Khelaifi, the Qatari president of the French football club Paris Saint-Germain, is being investigated in France on suspicion of an unlawful conflict of interest. The prosecutor’s office, confirming a report by the sports newspaper L’Equipe, stated that the preliminary investigation concerns his simultaneous leadership of the Champions League champions and the beIN Media Group and centers on a July 2024 meeting about broadcasting rights with representatives of the French football league. That meeting took place one day after beIN Sports submitted a €100 million ($115 million) bid for the rights to broadcast one…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said on Sunday that every time he sees a viral video of Yusuf Aliyu, a teenage artisanal miner, speaking at a mining site in Niger State after the deaths of 37 miners there, his heart breaks. In a statement shared on his X handle, Atiku said he was ready to support the boy’s education, calling him a child whose intelligence and confidence ought to be developed in a classroom instead of at a mining site. “I have watched Yusuf Aliyu’s video repeatedly, and each time, my heart breaks. A child with such intelligence, clarity, and…