Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Copper Queens of Zambia suffered a humiliating 5-0 defeat at the hands of the Super Falcons in the quarter-final clash of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Friday. Osinachi Ohale opened the scoring early with a 2nd-minute header, latching onto a cross from a set piece. The nine-time champions doubled the lead after Esther Okoronkwo slotted home a shot after a cross from Rasheedat Ajibade. Chinwendu Ihezuo made it three for Nigeria after a long ball from Chiamaka Nnadozie found the striker, and she did the rest with a composed finish. The woes of the Zambians were…

Dr Olabode Ibikunle, a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education at Kogi State University in Anyigba, died while having sex with a 200-level student in a hotel room. According to several sources, the married scholar booked into the hotel three days ago with a young woman identified as an Ebira social studies education student. According to sources, Dr Ibikunle drank many energy drinks prior to the encounter, allegedly to improve his performance and eventually please his student-turned-lover. It was also revealed that, while the opening round allegedly went smoothly, disaster happened as he prepared for a second round with…

The US Embassy in Nigeria has issued a public notice, addressing a widespread misunderstanding about US visa restrictions. The alert was issued on July 17 through the embassy’s official X (previously Twitter) account. According to the embassy, the duration of a traveller’s stay is not dictated by the visa’s expiration date. Instead, it is set by a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer at the United States’ port of entry. “Reminder! The length of time an international visitor is allowed to stay in the United States is determined by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer upon your arrival, NOT…

Mr Ezekiel Imole Adeniran, Registrar of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, has been assassinated, causing panic throughout the school and Ondo State as a whole. Mr Adeniran, who became the third substantive registrar of the state-owned institution on January 6, 2025, was discovered dead at his Ondo town home on Thursday morning, July 17, 2025. A source within the university confirmed the incident, saying, “He was found dead in his residence in Ondo town on Thursday morning. I believe the police will unravel the circumstances surrounding his death.” The university’s management, in a statement issued by Mr Isaac…

Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye made his first judicial appearance as a lawyer on Friday, following years in politics and public life. The former lawmaker, dressed in a full wig and gown, appeared before Justice Emeka Nwite at Court 8 of the Federal High Court in Abuja, marking his first appearance since being called to the Nigerian Bar. “Senator Dino Melaye at the Federal High Court Abuja today. Appeared before Justice Emeka Nwite of Court 8,” Melaye shared on his verified Facebook page on Friday. The former legislator was one of over 5,000 new attorneys admitted to the Abuja…

The Federal Government prayed the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday to reject the no-case submission made by Nnamdi Kanu, the incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. The Federal Government’s main counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), made the plea in response to Kanu’s no-case submission. Awomolo informed the trial court, Justice James Omotosho, that Kanu had made an open and public declaration on Radio Biafra of his aim to split up Nigeria. He stated that Kanu not only threatened to dissolve the country but also declared his intention to establish a Republic of Biafra. Awomolo highlighted that…

A petroleum tanker carrying 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, exploded in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state. The explosion took place at the Celica intersection on Ibadan’s new Ife expressway on Thursday. According to eyewitnesses, the explosion occurred as a result of a brake failure, which caused the truck to lose control. One of the witnesses said, “The tanker hit a Prado jeep and another car. And in the process, the tanker fell and exploded. “Although no casualty was recorded, the fire affected the car and the Prado jeep.” The state Fire Service Chairman, Maroof…

European Union countries on Friday signed off on a new package of sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, including lowering a price cap on Moscow’s oil exports. The 18th round of economic punishment against Russia since its 2022 invasion was approved after Slovakia dropped a weeks-long block following talks with Brussels over separate plans to phase out Russian gas imports. “The EU just approved one of its strongest sanctions packages against Russia to date,” EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said. “Each sanction weakens Russia’s ability to wage war. The message is clear: Europe will not back down…

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has criticised former Benue State governor Samuel Ortom over his betrayal of the party in the 2023 general election. The party tackled Ortom, accusing him and the G5 governors of acting out of personal interest rather than genuine concern for fairness and equity in the 2023 elections. A member of the PDP National Working Committee, NWC, who spoke to Vanguard, Ortom’s motives and role in forming the G5 group, suggesting his opposition may have been more political than principled. Ortom revealed Friday why he and other members of the G5 Governors’ Forum opposed the party…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has berated Samuel Ortom, Nyesom Wike and other G5 governors for working against his candidature in the 2023 presidential election. Ortom, the former Benue State governor, revealed Friday why he and other members of the G5 Governors’ Forum oppose the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the 2023 elections. Ortom, a key member of the G5 group of PDP governors, stated that the party’s failure to uphold equality, fairness, and justice is why they opted to oppose it. Speaking on Arise TV yesterday, Ortom stated that the G5 had asked…