Author: Vincent Osuwo

A former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has confidently claimed he will secure a huge number of votes and a decisive win in the 2027 Kogi Central Senatorial District election. Bello made this statement in an interview on Politics Sunday, a program aired on TVC, where he expressed confidence in his prospects ahead of the election. When asked whether he could defeat the incumbent senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, whom the interviewer called a popular opponent, Bello said the election would show where he stands politically. He said, “The result will speak for itself.” Asked if he was still popular enough…

Kylian Mbappe scored his tenth and eleventh goals of the season as Real Madrid defeated Sevilla to stay six points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona. Arda Guler’s spectacular shot put Jose Mourinho’s team ahead in the 30th minute. Mbappe extended Real’s advantage seven minutes later, around goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos and slotting home. Felix Correia’s volley into the ground went narrowly over the crossbar as Sevilla fought to get back into the game in the second half. But Madrid sealed the win when Mbappe was taken down inside the box and scored from the penalty spot. Mbappe’s 11 goals have come…

Nollywood actress Tenia Abraham has died after after battling kidney infection and was buried in Abuja on Saturday. Abraham was buried at Gudu Cemetery, Abuja, on October 17, according to an obituary shared on her Instagram page. The family of the deceased had announced her death on her TikTok page on Thursday, October 15, expressing grief over the loss of the actress, whom they described as “a vibrant talent, a loving daughter, sister and friend”. “With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Nollywood actress, a vibrant talent, a loving daughter, sister and friend,” the…

Brighton crushed their rivals Crystal Palace on Sunday with Diego Gomez producing a spectacular goal from the halfway line. The Seagulls were already 1-0 up thanks to Jaydee Canvot’s headed own goal in the fourth minute, and three minutes later Gomez netted one of the goals of the season. Olivier Boscagli dispossessed Adam Wharton, and 23-year-old Paraguay midfielder Gomez, noticing away goalkeeper Walter Benitez off his line, decided to shoot. Benitez raced back and made a desperate dive, but the ball flew in just beneath the crossbar. Data provider Opta reported that the goal was struck from 51 meters out,…

Manchester United stretched their winless streak to six matches as Leeds United denied Michael Carrick a much-needed Premier League win at Elland Road. A visit to the home of their longtime bitter rivals Leeds was a stern examination of Manchester United’s character under head coach Carrick, capping a turbulent week in which defender Lisandro Martinez was fined for criticizing the club’s hierarchy. In a raucous atmosphere, with Martinez in the starting line-up, a fiery opening produced more bookings than shots on goal, as Bruno Fernandes and Gabriel Gudmundsson both received yellow cards for mistimed challenges. The match came to life…

Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez says he will be back “in a few weeks” after breaking his jaw in the 2-0 Premier League win at Everton on Saturday. The 34-year-old Argentina international and Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite clashed in the second half at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Martinez required treatment for eight minutes before leaving the field on a stretcher. He was brought to the hospital, where Chelsea reported that his procedure was “successful.” Martinez shared a selfie of himself in a medical gown on social media on Sunday. “Thanks to everyone for the messages. The operation ‌went well,” he wrote. “The…

US President Donald Trump blamed immigration for unrest during protests in France and urged the country to tighten its migration rules. “France is burning! The immigration of people from an entirely different world, people with hatred in their hearts, has shattered that once great country,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform. “Close your borders and take control before it is too late!” France was reeling on Sunday from the extensive damage caused by the previous day’s protests, which left a historic town hall burned and resulted in 1,800 arrests, adding pressure on President Emmanuel Macron six…

Gunmen attacked the Uratta Police Station in Aba, Abia State, in the early hours of Saturday, killing two policemen, and injuring three other people. The attack, which reportedly took place around 2 am, left the station badly damaged, and a Hilux van and other vehicles were burned. A source familiar with the incident said the attackers seemed to have been after the police armory but found it empty. The assailants reportedly made off with some police uniforms during the attack. The source further claimed that one of the gunmen was shot dead, but his colleagues carried his body away. The…

Harry Kane marked his 100th Bundesliga appearance with a goal, and Luis Diaz grabbed a hat trick as Bayern Munich crushed RB Leipzig 6-1 to move to the top of the table. First-half goals from Luis Diaz, Aleksandar Pavlovic, and Michael Olise had Bayern firmly in charge before Diaz sealed his treble and Kane celebrated his century landmark with a goal. Vincent Kompany’s men went into the match following frustrating draws with Augsburg in the Bundesliga and Norwegian club Viking in the Champions League, results that had raised doubts over their defensive solidity. Yet after conceding four points across their…

Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo all scored for Barcelona as they defeated Real Betis in a seven-goal thriller to stay five points clear at the top of La Liga. In an entertaining end-to-end encounter between two sides in this season’s Champions League, Real Betis played the final 40 minutes with 10 men after Facundo Bernal was shown a red card for an off-the-ball incident. Yamal opened the scoring with a sensational effort from outside of the penalty area. After a clever ball roll and flick to shift past an opposing defender, he fired a ferocious…