Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Accord Party’s screening committee has cleared Governor Ademola Adeleke to contest in the party’s governorship primary, which is taking place in Osogbo on Wednesday. The development was confirmed in a statement by Ibe Thankgod, the party’s National Organizing Secretary and chairman of the screening committee. According to Thankgod, Adeleke met all of the nomination standards and was consequently cleared as the party’s lone candidate for governor. He also referred to the governor as a “worthy gubernatorial aspirant” for the party. The committee chairman gave Adeleke a certificate of clearance. In response, the governor congratulated the screening committee and party…

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has dismissed public criticism of her relationship with Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, calling the remarks “needless controversy.” Tinubu stated on her Facebook page on Tuesday that critics frequently amplify minor issues and create diversions around leadership. She wrote, “Those entrusted with leadership understand their duties and how to steer the affairs of society. “More often, it is the followers and critics who scrutinize every step, amplify minor missteps, and turn them into needless controversy. Ọṣun lè tèǹtẹ̀ —Osun is ahead. The remarks came after a video from the 10th coronation anniversary of the Ooni of…

Defender Jules Kounde netted two goals as Barcelona overcame a deficit to defeat Eintracht Frankfurt in Barcelona’s first Champions League match at the Nou Camp in over three years. The guests took the lead in the 21st minute when Ansgar Knauff sprinted onto Nathaniel Brown’s delivery, shrugged off Alejandro Balde, and neatly placed the ball by Joan Garcia. England striker Marcus Rashford, who joined as a substitute at halftime, had an immediate effect when his left-side cross was headed home by Kounde in the 50th minute. The French defender netted his second three minutes later, this time heading in Lamine…

Professor Wole Soyinka has urged President Bola Tinubu to exercise caution in his approach to regional security, internal governance, and the use of state protection for privileged individuals. The Nobel laureate spoke at the 20th Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism Awards in Lagos on Monday. All of this was documented in a now-viral four-minute, 25-second video posted on Tuesday night by #Nigeriastories on X. Soyinka recounts a recent encounter in Ikoyi, Lagos State, that left him surprised by what he saw as an ostentatious display of state security. He recalled seeing “an excessively large security battalion assigned to a…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday refuted claims that its operatives raided the Abuja residence of former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, insisting that the property was only marked as part of an ongoing investigation. The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, told the press that the operation at Sylva’s Maitama property was a routine investigative procedure and not a raid. “What happened on those premises was not a raid. As an operational principle, we do not conduct raids. What happened on the premises of Sylva was some markings of buildings that…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami (SAN) after he failed to meet the bail conditions earlier granted to him. According to a senior EFCC official, who confirmed the development on Tuesday, Malami would remain in custody until he fulfills the requirements. “We arrested him for not meeting his bail conditions, and he will remain in our custody until he meets those conditions,” the official said. Another EFCC source also confirmed the former minister’s detention, noting that he is being investigated for multiple offenses. “He is presently in our custody. He…

Chelsea’s chances of securing automatic qualification for the Champions League knockout stage suffered a setback as Atalanta rallied to claim victory in Bergamo. Both teams entered this match with the same records in the league stage of this tournament, achieving three wins, one draw, and one loss for a total of 10 points. For significant stretches, there was not much distinction between them in this match, although Chelsea took the lead in the first half when Joao Pedro directed Reece James’ cross into the net. However, Atalanta consistently appeared dangerous in attack, as ex-Charlton and Everton forward Ademola Lookman created…

Dominik Szoboszlai’s penalty in the 88th minute secured a vital victory for Liverpool against Inter Milan in the Champions League. The lead-up to the confrontation was largely overshadowed by Mohamed Salah’s absence from the Reds squad, following his statement that the club had “thrown him under the bus” and his deteriorating relationship with manager Arne Slot. With the Egypt forward sidelined at Liverpool, Szoboszlai took the crucial late penalty after a video assistant referee (VAR) review ruled that Alessandro Bastoni had pulled Florian Wirtz’s shirt in the area. Goalkeeper Yann Sommer went the correct way, but the strength of the…

The Peoples Democratic Party has shown sympathy for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for joining the All Progressives Congress, asserting that his political troubles are self-inflicted, saying that he consciously chose the route that resulted in his present situation. PDP National Publicity Secretary Ini Ememobong stated in a message issued on Tuesday that the Rivers crisis reveals a fractured democracy where influential figures dominate institutions and employ federal resources to suppress rivals. Fubara declared in Port Harcourt on Tuesday that he, together with some of his appointees and supporters, had departed the PDP for the APC after meeting President Bola…

Bayern Munich teenage sensation Lennart Karl scored for the third Champions League game in a row as the Bundesliga giant came from behind to beat Sporting. The 17-year-old made history as the youngest player to accomplish the feat in the tournament, scoring with a powerful near-post strike to give the hosts the lead midway through the second half. Sporting took the lead nine minutes into the second half due to an own goal by Joshua Kimmich, who slipped while attempting to intercept Ivan Fresneda’s cross during a quick counterattack. Bayern equalized 10 minutes later when Serge Gnabry was left entirely…