Author: Vincent Osuwo

West Ham rallied from behind to defeat Premier League relegation rivals Burnley in a game preceded by a massive protest from Hammers supporters. Before the game at London Stadium, 10,000 home supporters marched through Stratford carrying a corpse and hearse, denouncing the club’s management. Their rage would have escalated when Burnley striker Zian Flemming headed in from Lesley Ugochukwu’s cross. A video assistant referee (VAR) checked for a possible offside against Flemming earlier in the move, but the goal remained. West Ham equalized when Callum Wilson nodded in from close range after Crysencio Summerville’s shot was diverted into his path…

Everton manager David Moyes was irritated on the touchline when fourth official Ben Toner announced six minutes of additional time at the end of the first half, but his attitude quickly improved. His team had produced many more opportunities than Marco Silva’s side, but a combination of poor finishing and the linesman’s flag kept the Cottagers equal. Summer signings Barry, who kept his spot in Moyes’ starting lineup despite a glaring miss against Sunderland on Monday, is keen for his first Premier League goal and would have been cursing his luck for having an effort ruled out after Ndiaye strayed…

Bayern Munich’s record run of wins since the start of the Bundesligaseason is over despite a late Harry Kane equalizer against Union Berlin. Their 16 wins in 16 games in all competitions prior to Saturday’s Bundesliga match were the best start to a season by any men’s team from the top five European leagues. However, this late draw cost them the opportunity to equal a club record for victories at the start of a Bundesliga season. Bayern fell down as Danilho Doekhi’s attempt from a corner snuck under Manuel Neuer. This was the first time they had trailed in a…

A truck accident has led to the deaths of three Lagos State University of Science and Technology students, and seven others were injured to various degrees. Adebayo Taofiq, a spokeswoman for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, verified the event in a statement provided to our correspondent on Saturday. Taofiq stated that the accident occurred when the driver of a sand-laden truck lost control owing to a brake failure and collided with other cars on the busy corridor. According to him, the incident caused a tragic loss of life, with several more gravely injured. He said, “In an incident of…

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has condemned vote-buying occurrences observed in some voting units in the state’s Nnewi South Local Government Area. Soludo made the statement after voting at Polling Unit 002, Ofiyi Square, Umueze, Isuofia Ward 13, Aguata Local Government Area, at 1:20 p.m. Saturday. The Anambra State Governor voted earlier in his polling unit in Isuofia. Speaking to reporters shortly after voting, the governor praised the Independent National Electoral Commission for ensuring a peaceful and orderly election process. “I have been getting numerous calls from across the state. I think it has been relatively peaceful and going smoothly.…

The Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Saturday lauded United States President Donald Trump’s claim that Christians are being systematically targeted and killed in Nigeria. Elijah Bako, the National Secretary of YOWICAN, praised his suggested involvement during a speech at the National Youth Fellowship Convention in Abuja, stating that it is a timely “wake-up call” to authorities rather than an attack on national sovereignty. Zonal and state CAN youth leaders from the Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, and the Northeast were present. Chronicle NG reports that Trump threatened to go “guns-a-blazing” if the purported killings persisted on his…

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the director-general of the World Trade Organization, has disowned a widely shared social media post that was falsely attributed to her and criticized President Bola Tinubu’s handling of insecurity. The post, titled “Trump didn’t ‘hit’ us—our leaders did,” claimed that Okonjo-Iweala accused Nigerian leaders of prioritizing rhetoric over decisive action against banditry and insurgency, and that the former Minister of Finance urged Tinubu to “stop the damage control speeches” and “secure the people.” The WTO chief responded on Saturday via her verified X (formerly Twitter) handle. She said that legal action was being taken against individuals responsible…

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has encouraged the Federal Government to swiftly eradicate terrorists and their sponsors ahead of the possible United States military action in Nigeria. In response to recent threats made by US President Donald Trump, Adeboye offered the counsel on Friday during the November Holy Ghost Service. He suggested that President Bola Tinubu provide a three-month deadline for eliminating terrorists and their funders to the recently constituted service chiefs. They should quit if they don’t do this, he said. The cleric said, “This is not the time for apportioning blame.…

Senator Barau Jibrin, the Deputy Senate President, has criticized US President Donald Trump for calling Nigeria a shame. This comes as the Northern Elders’ Forum and the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria have both criticized Trump for jeopardizing Nigeria’s sovereignty. While NEF condemned a “dangerous pattern of foreign interference,” Miyetti Allah expressed fury at attempts to link the organization to terrorism and religious extremism. In a recent White House briefing, Trump promised to “take decisive action” if the massacre of Christians in Nigeria continues. Jibrin slammed Trump’s military threat, calling it “un-American” and “a violation of international law.”…

The African Union (AU) has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s sovereignty, religious freedom, and the rule of law in response to recent statements by the US suggesting Nigerian complicity in attacks against Christians and threatening possible military action. The commission stressed the significance of diplomacy and constructive engagement above military threats. In a press release sent on Friday via its official X account, the AUC underscored the need to respect Nigeria’s freedom to conduct its internal affairs without external interference. “The Federal Republic of Nigeria is a longstanding and valued member state of the African Union, playing a key role…