Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Labour Party has called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to give up his 2027 presidential ambition for the interest of Nigerians. The party’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Tony Akeni, made the call during an interview with The Punch. The party urged Atiku to prove his love for Nigeria by supporting the candidacy of Peter Obi in the 2027 general election. According to Akeni, Atiku should “prove his love for the country by doing the right thing and giving Peter Obi a chance in 2027.” According to him, “Let Atiku think of what is best for his epitaph. Would…

The Labour Party has refuted reports that its potential 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, may step down for any political coalition or rival challenger, claiming that such a move would violate the dream of millions of Nigerians seeking change. In response to continuing debates over potential opposition alliances ahead of the 2019 general election, the party’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Tony Akeni, stated that pulling the former Anambra State governor from the race “is to take away 90 percent of Nigerians’ hope for redemption and a new beginning.” Akeni stated this in an interview with The PUNCH. “Forcing Peter Obi…

The Super Eagles’ hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho on Friday has kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive; but qualification is still delicately poised heading into the final round of Group C fixtures. The Super Eagles were forced to break sweat against Lesotho, with captain William Troost-Ekong and debutant Akor Adams finding the net to secure a much-needed three points. Despite the win, Nigeria remains in third place in the group, trailing Benin Republic by three points and South Africa by one, as the fight for automatic qualifying to the 2026 World Cup comes down to the wire. The…

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has issued a tough message to Group C rivals South Africa and the Benin Republic following Nigeria’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The center-back, who scored in the match on Friday night in Polokwane, took to social media shortly afterward to show his belief in Nigeria’s qualification chances. In a quick but forceful post on X on Friday, Ekong wrote, “It ain’t over till it’s over.” His message emphasized the Super Eagles’ trust in their chances, despite remaining third in Group C with 14 points, trailing Benin Republic…

Oyin Olugbile has emerged as the winner of the 2025 NLNG-sponsored Nigeria Prize for Literature, the Advisory Board for the prize announced. The Advisory Board for the prize, led by Professor Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, announced Olugbile as the winner at a Grand Award ceremony held on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Eko Hotels, Lagos. Olugbile won the prestigious award for her book ‘Sanya.’ She got a $100,000 cash prize for the competition, which is regarded as Africa’s most prestigious literary award. Olugbile topped two other competitors, Chigozie Obioma’s The Road to the Country and Nikki May’s This Motherless Land, to win…

No fewer than nineteen people are missing after an explosion at a military explosives manufacturing facility in Tennessee on Friday. According to Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis, four or five persons were transported to a neighboring hospital following the massive explosion that destroyed a factory, and several died. “There’s nothing to describe; it’s gone,” the man replied. The plant in Bucksnort, Tennessee, approximately 56 miles (90 kilometers) southwest of Nashville, specializes in explosive development, manufacturing, handling, and storage. The reason for the explosion remains unknown. Aerial video from the scene showed burnt rubble, smoldering vehicles, and nothing of the Accurate…

Israeli forces say it has partially withdrawn troops from parts of Gaza after a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas came into effect on Friday morning. The Israeli army stated that they had pulled back to an agreed position within the territory—though troops still occupy half of the Strip. Footage shows thousands of Palestinians making their way to the north of Gaza, which has been heavily bombarded by Israeli forces in recent times. The ceasefire came into effect after the Israeli government approved the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire and hostage release deal on Thursday. The next…

No fewer than four soldiers were killed and five others injured when Boko Haram terrorists attacked a military post in Ngamdu, along the Damaturu–Maiduguri Road in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State. The terrorist attack, which occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Friday, was repelled by troops of Operation Hadin Kai after a fierce gun battle. Confirming the incident in a statement on Friday evening, the spokesperson for Operation Hadin Kai, Lt. Col. Uba Sani, disclosed that the terrorists suffered heavy casualties during the attack. The statement read, “Troops of Operation HADIN KAI successfully repelled a coordinated terrorist attack in…

The Super Eagles revived their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification after beating Lesotho 2-1 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, on Friday in a match that could prove decisive for Nigeria’s campaign. Troost-Ekong gave the Super Eagles the perfect start by converting a penalty following a handball in the Lesotho box, sending the home fans into jubilation. Akor Adams minutes later doubled the advantage with a clinical finish, seemingly putting Nigeria in control. Lesotho responded with a goal from Kalake, but the Super Eagles held firm to secure the crucial three points. However, the Republic of Benin secured a…

Real Madrid attacker Kylian Mbappe has defended Lamine Yamal and told critics to ‘stop intervening’ in the personal life of the Barcelona forward. Over the last few months, the Spanish forward has been involved in a number of scandals, most recently being accused of having a romantic relationship with 30-year-old influencer Fati Vasquez. The 18-year-old has also faced criticism for hosting a birthday party with midgets as entertainment for his guests. According to the Frenchman, Yamal is a terrific player, and Mbappe believes that people should stop talking about him. He said, ”It’s clear he has a lot of passion…