Author: Vincent Osuwo

Brendan Rodgers has resigned as Celtic manager, with the Scottish club’s majority shareholder accusing him of “divisive, misleading, and self-serving” actions. Former manager Martin O’Neill, 73, and ex-player Shaun Maloney will take over until a permanent successor is found, the club announced Monday. Rodgers’ second term at Celtic ended with a 3-1 Scottish Premiership defeat against Hearts on Sunday, leaving them eight points behind second-place Edinburgh. “Brendan leaves with our thanks for the role he has played during a period of continued success for the club, and we wish him further success in the future,” a statement said. “We are…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State has challenged Governor Caleb Mutfwang to name those allegedly pressuring him to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party to the APC. Over the weekend, Mutfwang informed an audience at the Government House banquet hall in Jos, the state capital, that some APC members had approached him about joining their party. However, the governor insisted that only divine guidance and the will of the people who elected him could sway such a choice. “It is not a lie that they are putting pressure on me. But I told them that only two people…

The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has stated that the defamation charges it filed against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan were justified because her conduct and actions against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello violated the penal code. The AGF made this statement in response to Akpoti-Uduaghan’s preliminary objection to three allegations of damaging imputation and defamation filed against her. The allegations resulted from complaints by Akpabio and Bello, who cited the senator’s claim of an assassination attempt. Natasha was arraigned on June 19 before the Federal Capital Territory High…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced an extension of the ongoing collection of Permanent Voter Cards in Anambra State. The decision came in response to public and stakeholder requests for more time for eligible voters to receive their cards. Victoria Eta-Messi, Director of Voter Education and Publicity, issued a statement on Monday night announcing that the exercise, which was originally slated to end on Sunday, October 26, will now run from Wednesday, October 29, to Sunday, November 2, 2025. The extension applies to anyone who registered during the most recent Continuous Voter Registration drive in the state. “The…

The Edo State Police Command has warned corporations and members of the public about a spate of anonymous bomb threats received by unidentified scammers attempting to extort funds. The warning was contained in a public alert published Monday by the Command’s Assistant Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem. She stated that the Command was looking into purposeful extortion tactics based on fear and intimidation. “The Edo State Police Command has observed a disturbing trend involving anonymous callers threatening individuals, business owners, and corporate organizations in the state, claiming that explosive devices have been planted on their premises. “The callers then…

The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has expressed deep sadness over the killing of one of its students, Peter Mafuyai, a 300-level student of banking and finance, allegedly murdered. Mafuyai was reportedly murdered and buried in a shallow grave on Sunday. It was that the deceased was a 300-level student of the Department of Banking and Finance. In a statement issued on Monday by the UNIJOS Registrar, Rejoice Songden, the institution clarified that the incident happened off campus, contrary to some media reports. “The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the University’s Council, Management, Staff, and Students, condoles with the family, friends, and colleagues of…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji has been confirmed as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Ekiti State’s 2026 election, following a consensus affirmation procedure held on Monday at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti. During the procedure, 885 delegates from the state’s 16 local government units endorsed Oyebanji, who is seeking a second term as governor. The extraordinary nomination congress, presided over by a 10-member commission chaired by Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo, formally approved Oyebanji’s candidacy following the voluntary withdrawal of the sole other cleared contestant, Mrs Atinuke Omolayo. Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo State, served as the…

US President Donald Trump announced Monday that he had an MRI scan during a recent hospital visit, explaining for the first time why he underwent his second medical test in a year. The Republican billionaire, who turns 80 in June, has been accused of being secretive about his health, and his surprise visit to Walter Reed Medical Center on the outskirts of Washington earlier in October prompted fresh curiosity about his physical state. “I did. I got an MRI. It was perfect,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One Monday. “I gave you the full results. We had an MRI,…

Four people were murdered in clashes between security personnel and followers of an opposition leader in Cameroon who claims to have won recent presidential elections, authorities reported ahead of the official results announcement on Monday. Issa Tchiroma, who challenged President Paul Biya’s 43-year hold on power on the October 12 ballot, had asked his followers to march peacefully on the eve of the announcement, despite a restriction on public meetings. Tchiroma claims he received 54.8 percent of the vote, but most observers believe the 92-year-old Biya will win an eighth term in a system that his critics claim is increasingly…

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 92, was re-elected for an eighth term with 53.7 percent of the vote, according to official results released by the Constitutional Council on Monday. Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a rival candidate and former government minister, finished second with 35.2%, the council reported. Chiroma declared victory against the incumbent two days after the October 12 election, calling for protests. Four people were murdered on Sunday in clashes between security forces and opposition supporters in Douala, the region’s economic powerhouse, according to the governor. According to demonstrators interviewed by AFP, security personnel deployed tear gas first, then “live ammunition.”…