Author: Vincent Osuwo

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…

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The governor announced his defection at a stakeholders meeting held at the government house in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. He joined a host of his colleagues who have defected to the APC this year. His defection comes a few days after sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Martin Awaewhule, speaker of the assembly, announced the defection during plenary on Friday. Amaewhule…

The Senate has authorized President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin to assist in restoring peace and stability following last weekend’s attempted coup. The endorsement was revealed on Tuesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during the plenary session, after examining the president’s letter in the Committee of the Whole, as stipulated by Section 5, Part II of the Constitution. Lawmakers unanimously approved the deployment, thereby providing parliamentary authorization for the regional security operation. Akpabio praised the decision as prompt, emphasizing that disturbances in any adjacent nation could swiftly unsettle the larger region. “An injury…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is celebrating her 46th birthday, reflecting on her personal journey and praying for continued guidance, wisdom, and protection for her family, friends, and constituents. In a statement on Facebook on Tuesday, the senator thanked God for the grace and strength that have defined her life so far. Natasha wrote, “Dear God, as I turn 46 today, I thank You for grace, strength, and growth. Bless my journey ahead with wisdom, courage, and compassion. “Keep my family, friends, constituents, and all well-wishers safe, and may You keep my path aligned with purpose. Amen.” Akpoti-Uduaghan also emphasized in a…

Islamic cleric Sheikh Gumi has described the kidnapping of schoolchildren as a “lesser evil” than killing troops, arguing that Nigeria must deal with robbers to avoid further bloodshed. In an interview with the BBC published on Tuesday, Gumi stated that while kidnapping minors is “evil,” it is less serious than murder, especially in cases where stolen children are subsequently released safely. “Saying that kidnapping children is a lesser evil than killing your soldiers definitely is lesser. Killing is worse than them, but they are all evil. It’s just a lesser evil. Not all evils are of the same power. He…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has addressed claims regarding the diversion of one of its aircraft (C-130) to Burkina Faso, stating that the maneuver was a precautionary step implemented in full compliance with safety standards and international aviation regulations. NAF stated that the individuals aboard the aircraft that landed in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, are unharmed and being treated kindly by Burkinabe officials. The plane, en route to Portugal, executed a precautionary landing after the crew identified a technical issue shortly after departing from Lagos on 8 December 2025. A statement released on Tuesday by the Director of Public Relations and…

Liverpool manager Arne Slot states he is “not weak” and rejects claims that the issue with Mohamed Salah has compromised his authority. The 33-year-old winger has been excluded from the squad to play against Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday after an explosive interview two days prior, in which he stated he was “thrown under the bus” by Liverpool and that his relationship with Slot had deteriorated. Slot expressed that he doesn’t share that sentiment and was “taken aback” by Salah’s remarks. Speaking in Milan on Monday evening, Slot mentioned he had “no idea” whether Salah, who inked…

Pundits have labeled Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah a “disgrace” who has created “carnage” at the club as the aftermath of his explosive interview lingers. Salah expressed that he feels he has been “thrown under the bus” after being benched for Liverpool’s last three challenging matches resulted in his omission from the squad for Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Inter Milan. The comments of the two-time Premier League champion have sparked sharp criticism from former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher and ex-Blackburn and Celtic forward Chris Sutton. “I considered it a disgrace,” Carragher expressed on Sky Sports. “Some have described it as…