Author: Vincent Osuwo

US lawmaker Riley Moore has criticized China for warning Washington against a proposed military action in Nigeria over alleged genocide against Christians, insisting that Beijing would not dictate America’s foreign policy. Moore supported US President Donald Trump’s views on supporting Christians in Nigeria in a message shared on his X Twitter on Tuesday. He claimed that the United States has a moral obligation to protect religious freedom. “President Trump is absolutely right to defend our brothers and sisters in Christ who are suffering horrific persecution, and even martyrdom, for their faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” Moore wrote.…

Former England captain Sir David Beckham has been formally knighted for his contributions to sport and British society. The 50-year-old, who was named to King Charles’ Birthday Honours list earlier this year, was knighted by the King during a ceremony in Berkshire on Tuesday. “I couldn’t be prouder,” said Beckham. “People know how patriotic I am—I love my country. “I’ve always said how important the monarchy is to my family. “I’m lucky enough to have travelled around the world, and all people want to talk to me about is our monarchy. It makes me proud.” Beckham was accompanied to Windsor…

Folarin Balogun’s first Champions League goal was enough to give Monaco their first win of the season against 10-man Bodo/Glimt. Following good draws against Manchester City and Tottenham on matchdays two and three, the French team began confidently, dominating possession but unable to break through the stubborn home defense. Takumi Minamino, a former Liverpool forward, had the best of the early chances, but his long-range effort was blocked on the edge of the box, and Mohammed Salisu’s last-ditch clearance denied Bodo skipper Patrick Berg’s goalbound drive. With the teams set to head into the half tied, Balogun produced a rare…

Spanish giant Atletico Madrid comfortably beat Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise 3-1 in the Champions League. England international Conor Gallagher was on target for the Spanish side as Diego Simeone’s team defeated Union Saint-Gilloise. Simeone chose the former Chelsea midfielder as a replacement, and he had an immediate impact just 10 minutes into the second half. Gallagher pounced on a loose ball in the box and fired past Kjell Scherpen in the Union goal to make it 2-0. However, before Gallagher’s strike, former Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez scored his second Champions League goal of the season in the 39th minute,…

Juventus will keep hunting for their first Champions League victory of the season as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Sporting CP in Turin. Dusan Vlahovic replied in the 34th minute to cancel out Maxi Araujo’s opener, but the Serie A side failed to win their second game in a row under new manager Luciano Spalletti. Sporting arrived having won two of their three European games this season and took the lead in the 12th minute when Araujo arrowed a low strike in off the foot of the post. Two minutes later, the Portuguese giants nearly extended their…

Liverpool returned to their best form, dominating Real Madrid with a wonderful performance to clinch a key Champions League victory at Anfield. Arne Slot’s Premier League champions stopped a run of six defeats in seven games with a victory over Aston Villa on Saturday, and their revival continued as Real were outclassed. Liverpool’s triumph was considerably more emphatic than the scoreline shows, with Alexis MacAllister ultimately breaking the deadlock in the second half, while former Reds defender Trent Alexander-Arnold watched from the bench as his new team finished second best. Only Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois’ brilliance kept Liverpool at…

Luis Diaz score twice to enable 10-man Bayern Munich to preserve their unbeaten start to the season, defeating defending European champions Paris St-Germain. The Germans won 16 consecutive games in all competitions, including four out of four in the Champions League, to lead the league phase standings. Diaz had a mixed night, scoring twice to put Bayern ahead before getting sent off on the stroke of halftime for a reckless challenge from behind on Achraf Hakimi. The Moroccan full-back was in tears when he was taken off with a serious-looking ankle injury with the AFCON competition to be held in…

Napoli failed to score for the second time in a row, as the Italian champions were held scoreless at home by Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League. Antonio Conte’s team was hoping to rebound from a humiliating 6-2 defeat to PSV Eindhoven on matchday three, but they struggled to create clear chances in the absence of injured midfielder Kevin de Bruyne. Napoli began brightly but lacked communication in the last third. Rasmus Hojlund and Frank Anguissa collided while attempting to head in Eljif Elmas’ cross, and the winger’s goal-bound effort was diverted over by Scott McTominay. The Scottish midfielder squandered…

The death of coach Mladen Zizovic was announced to players during a match in Serbia’s top division, leaving them in stitches. Zizovic, the coach of FK Radnicki 1923, fainted and was treated on the pitch before being transported to the hospital during his team’s game at Mladost Lucani on Monday. The Serbian SuperLiga match continued but was called off just before halftime when word of Zizovic’s death reached the stadium. Footage from the game showed players and officials from both teams upset over the news. On October 23, the 44-year-old former Bosnia and Herzegovina international player was appointed manager of…

Suspected Hausa butchers have reportedly stabbed to death an Igbo trader in Rivers State. It was said that meat merchants from the northern region of the country stabbed their victim, who is also a butcher, to death on Sunday evening. The incident occurred on Sunday evening at Obio/Akpor International Market, also known as Amaechi Market, located on Celestine Omehia Road in the state’s Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. According to reports, the late victim comes from an eastern state, while the others are from the South-South. Mr. Amaechi, a market merchant, identified the late deceased as Ejike Enyadike. Amaechi noted that…