Author: Vincent Osuwo

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed any notion of withdrawing from the contest for the African Democratic Congress presidential ticket while accusing President Bola Tinubu of purported meddling in the opposition coalition’s internal matters. Atiku, in a statement issued on Tuesday by his media consultant, Paul Ibe, urged Nigerians to oppose attempts by the All Progressives Congress to coerce and undermine the opposition. The ex-vice president’s remarks arose during speculation that he is experiencing pressure to allow a southern candidate to become the ADC’s representative in the upcoming election against President Bola Tinubu. Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi,…

Adil Boulbina’s late goal in extra time secured a tough victory over DR Congo, propelling Algeria into the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Played in on the left by fellow substitute Ramiz Zerrouki, Boulbina sped past a fatigued Aaron Wan-Bissaka, cut back inside, and fired an unstoppable right-footed shot that soared over goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi and struck the underside of the bar for the match’s sole goal. The outcome, which keeps the Congolese still in search of their initial victory against Algeria, was tough on the Central Africans. After battling through a closely matched game in…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Olugbemisola Odusote as Director-General of the Nigerian Law School. Odusote, 65, “will become the first woman to lead the institution since its establishment in 1962.” Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, issued a statement on Tuesday stating that the appointment will take effect on January 10, 2026, for a four-year tenure. Odusote, 54, is currently the Deputy Director-General and Head of the Nigerian Law School’s Lagos campus. “She will succeed the current Director-General, Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma, whose tenure expires on January 9, 2026, after eight years…

The family of twins kidnapped after their father was killed by suspected kidnappers has questioned the Edo State Police Command’s assertions that they were rescued unharmed. Remember that gunmen suspected of kidnapping murdered Andrew Ilabeshi and snatched his two children. The incident reportedly occurred on December 11 in Kalabar Quarters, Afokpella, in Etsako East Local Government Area, when gunmen forced their way into his home, inflicted knife wounds on the deceased, and kidnapped his children. A resident claimed that after obtaining entrance to the property, the gunmen turned off Ilabeshi’s generator and attacked him when he walked out to see…

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has denied reports that Victor Osimhen is leaving the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) camp in Morocco. A FIFA and CAF-accredited journalist, Adepoju Samuel, spoke with the official about an outburst between Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during the round of 16 game against Mozambique, which ended 4-0 for the Super Eagles. Samuel wrote on his X handle on Tuesday, “A top team official just confirmed the latest situation over yesterday’s incident. “The official said everything has been sorted since last night, and we are all good. There was no discussion about Osimhen leaving the…

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has said that former presidential candidate Peter Obi will neither emerge as the presidential nor vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The presidential aide described Obi as a politically stranded politician. During an interview on The Clarity Zone Podcast, the presidential aide argued that Obi lacks the political capacity to lead or coordinate any coalition movement, including serving as director-general of such an alliance. Obi has lost control of the political structure he built after the 2023 general election and no longer has significant influence in Nigeria’s…

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has defended the US military operation that deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, describing the raid as “morally right” despite legal and diplomatic complications. Badenoch told BBC Radio 4’s Today program on Tuesday that she didn’t completely understand the legal foundation for the operation, but that Maduro was leading a “brutal regime,” and she was “glad he’s gone.” “Where the legal certainty is not yet clear, morally, I do think it was the right thing to do,” she said, adding that her childhood in Nigeria under military dictatorships gave her insight into life under authoritarian rule. “I…

Kidnappers have killed the younger of two brothers abducted on January 2 at their residence along City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi, Edo North, Edo State. The father of the deceased, Tahir Momoh, confirmed on Monday that his son, Abu Momoh, had been killed. He stated that the body was discovered on Monday morning and buried the same day. “It is true that he was killed. He is the younger of the two brothers, and he has been buried. “The elder brother is still with the kidnappers. This is a very sad day for us, and we hope that his…

Former Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior has described his appointment as the new coach of Chelsea as a job he cannot turn down. The 41-year-old Englishman replaces Enzo Maresca, who left on New Year’s Day, and signs a five-and-a-half-year contract with an option for another season. Rosenior will be in the stands at Craven Cottage when Chelsea plays Fulham in the Premier League on Wednesday, and he will lead his first training session on Thursday before Saturday’s FA Cup third-round match against Charlton Athletic. “I am extremely humbled and honored to be appointed head coach of Chelsea Football Club,” Rosenior said. “To be…

Terrorists in the early hours of Monday attacked the busy Isanlu–Isin–Omu Aran road in Kwara State, kidnapping at least four travelers. This occurred on the same day when suspected terrorists attacked a Nigeria Police Border Patrol Team position in New Kalli village in Borgu, Niger State. This comes as people of Agwara and Borgu LGAs in Niger state fled their ancestral homes following a deadly terrorist attack on the towns on Saturday, amid rumors of another upcoming attack planned by criminals. Meanwhile, Peter Obi, former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has denounced the…