Author: Vincent Osuwo

Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle announced his final list for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, which includes three goalkeepers, eight defenders, eight midfielders, and nine forwards for the event set to take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, in Morocco. Omonia’s Francis Uzoho and Trabzonspor’s Paul Onuachu are back in Nigeria’s national team, while Maduka Okoye and Tolu Arokodare have been excluded from the Super Eagles’ final 28-man list. A number of fresh players have been added by Chelle to the team, enhancing the choices in defense, midfield, and forward positions. In the defense, Ryan…

Rangers are nearly eliminated from the Europa League as unbeaten Ferencváros rallied to hand the Ibrox team a fifth loss in six games. Bojan Miovski scored a stunning volley to give Danny Rohl’s team a remarkable lead against the flow of the game; however, Rangers couldn’t maintain their narrow edge until the break as Bence Otvos located the bottom corner through a deflection. The home team wasted numerous opportunities to take the lead, with forward Bamidele Yusuf especially wasteful, but their superiority eventually paid off when Barnabas Varga headed in Callum O’Dowda’s cross in the 72nd minute. Findlay Curtis nearly…

Mrs. Ibukunoluwa Otesile, the daughter of Reverend Dr. Lekan Babatunde, founder of Jesus Is King Ministries, who was kidnapped earlier this month in Ibadan, has been released safely, according to the Child Protection Network. Otesile, the 2025 president of Junior Chamber International Ibadan Elite, was kidnapped in front of her residence in the General Gas, Akobo section of the city by unknown gunmen. The organization stated in a statement on Thursday that she has been reunited with her family and thanked members, partners, and well-wishers for their support throughout the ordeal. “We are delighted to inform all CPN members, the…

Senators Adams Oshiomhole and Ali Ndume clashed on Thursday over the ambassadorial nomination of former presidential aide Reno Omokri in Abuja. The altercation erupted on the second day of Tinubu’s 65 career and non-career ambassadorial candidates, which were sent to the Senate last week. Omokri, seated in Room 301 of the Senate building, remained silent as two of the chamber’s most outspoken members clashed over procedural and political issues. Tensions flared quickly after Oshiomhole began making comments about Omokri’s nomination. “Look, I cannot be intimidated by people who go here and there. After all, we see people on television questioning…

Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, has been urgently taken to the hospital following his collapse at the Government House in Yenagoa, the capital of the state. It has been reported that the event took place on Thursday afternoon. While the reason for the collapse remains unknown, sources characterized the situation as grave. A source mentioned he was transported to the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa for immediate medical care. Nonetheless, this could not be verified independently because the hospital’s public relations officer, Ben Akpedi, failed to answer calls. Upon being reached, the media assistant to the…

The Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi has blamed Nigerian politicians for allegedly intentionally sabotaging the country’s progress. According to Sanusi, the elite see and operate public office as a “family business,” hurting Nigeria’s development potential. He made the announcement on Wednesday during the 15th anniversary of Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria in Lagos. Sanusi claimed that the political class squandered possibilities for national growth because “public office is about themselves, their families, and people close to them, not about the country or its citizens.” Sanusi further explained, “We have done enough damage, and maybe we need to stop. And I…

Argentina and Inter Miami talisman Lionel Messi is heading to India for a three-day ‘GOAT Tour.’ The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, joined by clubmates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul, will unveil a statue of himself in Kolkata on Saturday. It took a 45-person crew 27 days to assemble and is 70 feet tall. The trip will begin in Kolkata. On Saturday, at 10:30 a.m. local time (05:00 GMT), followed by Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi. The statue is just one of India’s tributes to the former Barcelona and Paris St. Germain forward. Fans can visit the ‘Hola Messi’ fan zone,…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has pledged to create an uncomfortable environment for those with criminal intentions. Makinde pledged on Wednesday in Ibadan immediately following the state’s enlarged security council meeting. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) states that the assembly included members of the state executive council, service commanders, local government leaders, and traditional rulers. The governor, via his Special Adviser on Security, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, guaranteed residents that their lives and property are secure throughout the state. He emphasized that his administration would invest any amount necessary to protect the people and would make every effort to…

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been named the Gentlemen Quarterly Sportsman of the Year in Turkey. The 26-year-old forward was honored with the accolade at a formal event in Istanbul on Wednesday. The award, held each year by the Turkish version of GQ Magazine, a prominent global men’s fashion and lifestyle magazine, honors exceptional individuals in diverse areas, such as sports, music, and cinema. Since joining, the 26-year-old has become a cherished icon among Galatasaray fans, significantly contributing to the club’s success in domestic competitions. In his first season, Osimhen received recognition for his outstanding performances at…

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, has been named one of Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women for 2025, her seventh appearance on the coveted list. On Thursday, Okonjo-Iweala expressed her thanks and reflected on the responsibility that comes with influence in a post through her verified X  account. “Nice to make (for the eighth time) the @Forbes List of the 100 most powerful women of the world 2025 and to be on the cover of the magazine. With power comes responsibility! We are doing our best to fight for and reform the rules-based multilateral trading system, which the…