Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Northern Elders Unity Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has launched a withering attack on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike and his political supporters, accusing them of scheming to destroy the PDP and cripple Nigerian opposition politics. In a communiqué issued at the conclusion of its 18th General Meeting, the Forum reaffirmed its unwavering confidence in the leadership of the PDP Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Iliya Umar Damagum, while condemning what it described as “desperate attempts” by some party members to derail the party’s upcoming national convention, which is scheduled for November 15 and 16 in…

Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has announced plans to sell between five and ten percent of the refinery’s shares on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited during the next year. In an interview with S&P Global, he stated that the move would follow the same path as other Dangote Group companies listed on the public market, such as Dangote Cement and Dangote Sugar Refinery. “We don’t want to keep more than 65%-70%,” Dangote said, adding that the refinery shares would be offered gradually, depending on investor demand and market conditions. He also disclosed that the group is exploring strategic…

Former US President Barack Obama has paid tribute to iconic Afrobeat artist Fela Anikulapo Kuti, describing him as a unique character in musical history who combined art and activism. He referred to Fela as “a musical genius from Nigeria” who combined funk, jazz, and soul to create Afrobeat, which became known around the world. Obama said this in a video broadcast to his social media account on Wednesday night, in which he encouraged followers to listen to a podcast series about Fela. The 12-episode podcast, titled “Fela Kuti: Fear No Man,” honors the late Afrobeat pioneer’s life and legacy on…

Chelsea has become the first Champions League club in history to have three teenage scorers, defeating a struggling Ajax side 5-1 at Stamford Bridge. Marc Guiu, 19, was the first adolescent to score, briefly becoming Chelsea’s youngest Champions League goalscorer in a disastrous minute and 17 seconds for Ajax after captain Kenneth Taylor was dismissed. However, Guiu’s record was broken 33 minutes later when Estevao Willian, 18, scored the third of three penalties in a tumultuous first half, following spot kicks from Enzo Fernandez and Wout Weghorst, as well as a long-range effort by Moises Caicedo. However, Guiu’s record was…

Victor Osimhen scored a brace and gave an assist as Galatasaray recorded their second successive Champions League win in comfortable fashion against Bodo/Glimt. Osimhen produced a superb display, scoring two first-half goals and setting up Yunus Akgun after the break to seal back-to-back wins in the competition for the first time since December 2012. Andreas Helmersen came off the bench to hit a late consolation for the Norwegian champions, who have yet to claim a victory in the league phase. After narrowly defeating Liverpool in their previous outing, Okan Buruk’s Galatasaray team moved up to 11th in the table from…

The Osun State Government has appointed Afrobeats musician David Adeleke, also known as Davido, as chairman of the Osun Sports Trust Fund. The government stated that the measure was intended to raise revenue for the transformation of the state’s sports industry. It also restated its commitment to completing the ongoing repair and rehabilitation of the Osogbo Township Stadium, ensuring that the renovated stadium will satisfy Olympic standards once finished. According to the Guardian Nigeria, in confirming the appointment, the state deputy governor, Kola Adewusi, who also serves as the Commissioner for Sports, stated that the state government, led by Governor…

Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Tuesday informed the Federal High Court in Abuja that he was ready to open his defense. This came just hours after Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, led protests in sections of Abuja seeking Kanu’s release. Kanu filed a preliminary objection last Thursday, questioning the court’s jurisdiction to continue his trial. The objection was filed on the same day that a court-appointed team of medical experts certified him medically able to face trial, according to Channels. In a new application personally…

US Vice President JD Vance warned Wednesday of the tough task in disarming Hamas and building a peaceful future for Gaza, as Washington sought to reassure its ally Israel over the next steps in its ambitious ceasefire deal. Vance met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the second day of a trip to Israel, part of a diplomatic blitz in support of the US-brokered plan to end the fighting, recover hostages, and, eventually, rebuild the devastated Palestinian territory. “We have a very, very tough task ahead of us, which is to disarm Hamas but rebuild Gaza, to make life better…

The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expelled its Deputy Chairman, Ahmed Mustapha, and eight other top officials over alleged gross misconduct, insubordination, and attempts to usurp leadership positions within the party. The sweeping move, described by insiders as “a necessary purge to restore discipline,” was one of the conclusions made by the State Executive Committee at an emergency meeting in Kaduna on Wednesday. The expulsion affects the State Publicity Secretary, Idris Musa; State Vice Chairman (Zone 1), Sulaiman Abdullahi; State Treasurer, Gambo Sani; State Financial Secretary, Magaji Maiwada; and State Legal Adviser, Danlami Dabai Musa.…

Daniel Naroditsky, a US chess grandmaster and prominent YouTube chess commentator, has died at the age of 29. The chess player’s family confirmed his “unexpected” death in a statement issued by his club, the Charlotte Chess Center, on Monday. No cause of death was specified. He was hailed as a “cherished member of the chess community, admired and respected by fans and players around the world” in the statement. Naroditsky was famed for his chess YouTube channel, which featured video tutorials and livestreams against competitors, inspiring hundreds of millions of people worldwide to play the game. Naroditsky’s channel had roughly…