Author: Vincent Osuwo

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle praised his players after their emphatic 4-0 victory over the Benin Republic in Uyo on Tuesday, describing Victor Osimhen as “the best striker in the world” after the forward’s hat trick secured the Super Eagles’ place in the CAF Playoff Tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Victor Osimhen’s hat trick and a thundering strike from substitute Frank Onyeka secured a thumping victory for the three-time African champions at Godswill Akpabio Stadium. The outcome means Nigeria will now fight in a four-nation playoff in Morocco next month for a chance to advance to the intercontinental stage…

Mr. Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has traveled to the United Kingdom for medical treatment, numerous people close to the situation stated on Tuesday morning. The report, first published by the Western Post, was confirmed by a source who previously told The PUNCH that the minister may seek medical assistance abroad if necessary. On Tuesday, the insider verified that the decision had been taken, stating, “Yes, he has already left.” On Monday night, Edun took a commercial flight from Abuja to Lagos. Later that night, he flew to London on a British Airways flight.…

President Bola Tinubu commended the Super Eagles on their impressive 4-0 victory over the Cheetahs of the Republic of Benin. He regarded the performance as a significant help to Nigeria’s bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a statement signed on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised the team’s hunger, passion, and commitment during the Uyo encounter, adding their outstanding performance had “reignited Nigerians’ football pride.” “While the job is not yet complete, I join millions of Nigerian football fans in wishing our team every success in the playoffs,”…

Alhaji Ahmed Bello Isa, the father of the late Bilyaminu Bello, has openly accepted President Bola Tinubu’s pardon for his daughter-in-law, Maryam Sanda, stating that he had long forgiven her for his son’s death. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the elderly Bello said he welcomed the presidential pardon as “the will of God” and described Sanda’s release as an act of charity that would allow her to care for her two children. “I am happy that the father of the nation has released Maryam so that she can look after her children. “We as Muslims accept…

Nigerian senior secondary school students in arts and humanities will no longer be required to present a credit in mathematics in their Senior School Certificate Examination, which is administered by the West African Examination Council and the National Examination Council, as a condition for admission to universities and polytechnics, the Federal Ministry of Education announced on Tuesday. For years, admission seekers in the arts and humanities, like their counterparts in scientific and social sciences, have been required to obtain five credits, including mathematics and English language, in order to be admitted to higher education institutions. “The revised National Guidelines for…

A Bradford school teacher has been barred from teaching indefinitely after being caught hitting a student with a ruler during an art class. Farooq Ahmed, a teacher at Oasis Academy Lister Park, was also found to have pushed and/or kicked a chair that another student was sitting on during the same lesson in 2023. A virtual teacher misconduct panel hearing held last month upheld Mr. Ahmed’s complaints, determining that his actions violated the school’s rules on physical contact with kids. The panel heard that in January of last year, Mr. Ahmed accepted a conditional caution from West Yorkshire Police for…

D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B musician known for his gruff yet smooth vocals and for capturing popular attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, died. He was 51. The singer, born Michael Eugene Archer, died on Tuesday, according to a family statement. The singer’s family announced in a statement Tuesday that he died from cancer. His family described him as a “shining star of our family who has dimmed his light for us in this life.” D’Angelo’s music was a fusion of hip-hop grit, emphatic soul, and gospel-rooted emotion that helped lead the neo-soul movement of the…

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has stated that the protracted arrest of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu should be resolved politically rather than through the courts. Speaking in a statewide broadcast on Tuesday, immediately after announcing his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, Mbah stated that he had constantly advocated for a political solution to the IPOB leader’s release. The governor stated that he raised the issue with President Bola Tinubu within a week of taking office. “It took barely a week after I assumed office that I had a meeting with…

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has switched from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressive Congress. The governor announced this at a press conference on Tuesday in Enugu, the state capital. The governor stated that he is committed to advancing the state’s interests and is confident that the APC platform will create more opportunity for collaboration and growth. Mbah indicated that his decision to join the APC stemmed from his ambition to build a strategic partnership that would bring about dramatic change in the state and nation. Mbah, who was accompanied by his immediate predecessor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, as…

Transport and services in Greece were affected for the second time this month on Tuesday, as unions staged a 24-hour walkout in protest of the government’s plans to impose an optional 13-hour workweek. The mobilization will disrupt public and municipal services, as well as ferries and railroads, although flights will not be disrupted. Athens’ public transportation will also operate on restricted hours. Daytime protests are planned in Athens and other major cities. The government has stated that the 13-hour workday, which will be voted into law on Wednesday, is optional, but opposition parties and unions warn that workers will face…