Author: Vincent Osuwo

Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has ignited widespread speculation about his future at Saudi club Al Nassr with a cryptic message posted on X. “This chapter is over. The story? The narrative continues to unfold. Grateful to all,” he posted late Monday night. This statement comes as Ronaldo’s contract with Saudi club Al-Nassr expires this summer. The timing of his communication has fuelled speculation regarding his possible exit from the club. This might be connected to a pivotal Saudi Pro League clash on Monday, May 26, 2025, where Al Nassr’s aspirations for AFC Champions League qualification were dashed following a 3-2…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has defended its recent enforcement operations at Onitsha Bridge Head Market, Anambra State, following criticism circulating on social media. A viral video by controversial influencer Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, claimed that NAFDAC demanded N700,000 from each store owner as a condition for reopening their businesses after several were closed. NAFDAC did not explicitly address this issue, but did highlight that traders who met regulatory standards were allowed to resume operations, with over 2,500 traders in 3,500 outlets open since March 9, 2025. In a statement signed by…

New Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said on Monday that he has the drive and enthusiasm to achieve victory worthy of the Spanish giants as he was officially introduced as Carlo Ancelotti’s successor. Alonso, who signed a three-year contract until June 2028, will lead the team to the Club World Cup this summer after Ancelotti left to manage the Brazil national side. Madrid had a trophy-less season, dropping the La Liga title to rivals Barcelona, who also beat them in the Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup final. The club’s European dreams were also shattered after a crushing Champions…

Abbas Tajudeen, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has withdrawn a bill that would make voting mandatory for all eligible Nigerians. The bill, which he co-sponsored with Daniel Asama Ago, aimed to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to encourage more people to vote and strengthen democracy. Musa Krishi, his media aide, said in a statement on Monday that the decision to withdraw the bill was made after consulting with numerous individuals and groups around the country. “From the start, the goal was to get more people involved in elections and strengthen democracy by boosting voter turnout,” the statement said.…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has urged Nigerians to desist from condemning Chief Government Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo, over the allegation of Naira abuse. In a viral video from his 54th birthday celebration, the Niger Delta chieftain was seen dancing while a man sprayed him with ₦1,000 notes. Nigerians believed that the EFCC would ignore the viral video and challenged the anti-corruption agency to arrest the former militant group leader to demonstrate that it is not selective in law enforcement. In an interview with TVC on Sunday, Olukoyede acknowledged that Tompolo has…

A team of heavily armed kidnappers stormed Grow Homes Estate in the Chikakore district of Kubwa, Abuja’s largest suburb, and held citizens hostage for more than an hour. According to concerned residents, the incident took place between midnight and 1:30 a.m. on Monday. A resident reported seeing a man and a woman kidnapped. However, by morning, the woman was discovered within the mansion, having been released by her kidnappers for reasons unknown. “The incident happened around midnight. The assailants were well-armed and overpowered the local vigilance team. “The police arrived at about 1 a.m., and there was a fierce exchange…

Bundesliga side Bayer 04 Leverkusen have officially announced the appointment of Erik ten Hag as their new head coach. Ten Hag has signed a contract that will keep him at the club until June 2027. “Let’s get started. Erik ten Hag signs with Bayer 04 as our new head coach until 2027,” the club posted in an official statement on Monday via X. The 55-year-old coach replaces Xabi Alonso, who previously led Leverkusen to domestic success. Ten Hag was widely considered the main candidate for the role following Alonso’s move to Real Madrid. The club confirmed that the arrangement is…

Seven Nigerian and Ghanaian nationals are due to face trial in India for allegedly scamming over 350 victims of more than $94,000 (in dollar terms), according to the Punjab State police authority. The suspects, all males aged 25 to 35, were apprehended by the Punjab Police’s Mohali Cyber Crime Cell during a sting operation to dismantle what officials characterised as an international fraud syndicate. According to the Indian Express, the accused operated from a rented flat in Noida, where they allegedly set up a bogus call centre to carry out their fraudulent activities. During the operation, the police seized 79…

A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Solomon Atongo, was on Saturday attacked and shot by bandits suspected to be armed herders along the Makurdi/Naka Road in the Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. According to a source, the Catholic priest from Jimba parish was driving down the notorious Makurdi/Naka road when he was shot near Tyolaha by suspected armed herders. The priest was alleged to have been discovered by a security officer patrolling the area and transported to an unidentified hospital. In response, Most Rev Wilfred Anagbe, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, issued an urgent prayer request,…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, and other coalition leaders have gathered to secure the backing of some northern leaders in their campaign to unseat President Bola Tinubu. The conference, sponsored by the National Political Consultative Group (North), took place behind closed doors on Sunday at the Abuja Continental Hotel. On March 20, Atiku, Obi, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and others in Abuja announced the establishment of a coalition geared at opposing President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. The declaration triggered extensive debate regarding the…