Author: Vincent Osuwo

French forward Kylian Mbappe joined Real Madrid in search of Champions League glory, hoping to be on the right side of exactly the kind of magical night they need against Arsenal on Wednesday if they are to progress to the semi-finals. Arsenal lead 3-0 after dismantling the holders in London last week in the quarter-final first leg, leaving Madrid craving the sort of dramatic comeback the 15-time winners are renowned for. Returning from a three-goal setback would be a step above what Los Blancos have accomplished thus far, but that is precisely why they attempted to entice Mbappe to the…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and Abuja condemned the recent brutal killings in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement released on Tuesday in Kaduna, Rev. Yakubu Pam-led Northern CAN expressed deep sadness and outrage over the senseless and barbaric attacks that claimed the lives of innocent and peaceful citizens. “We are deeply saddened and outraged by the senseless and barbaric attacks that have claimed the lives of innocent and peace-loving citizens. These repeated acts of violence are not only a violation of human dignity and the sanctity of life, but…

A group of irate individuals stormed the CBEX office located in the Oke Ado area of Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday, looting furniture and other items after the digital trading platform reportedly crashed. Eyewitnesses said the angry mob forcibly entered the premises, carting away tables, couches, and other office equipment. The raid is believed to have been triggered by the sudden collapse of the platform, which allegedly left many users with zero balance in their accounts. Following the occurrence, some individuals voiced irritation and anguish over the loss of their investments, and several took to social media to tell their…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned a Chinese national, Liu Beixiang, also known as Lao Liu, before Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court in Lagos, over an allegation of providing false information to a government official. Liu faces a one-count charge of intentionally providing false information to an EFCC officer while on duty. The EFCC informed the court that Liu supplied false information to a Federal Government of Nigeria officer in Lagos sometime in December 2024 while carrying out his official duties. The defendant pleaded not guilty when the charge was read to him.…

US President Donald Trump blamed President Volodymyr Zelensky for starting the war with Russia, a day after a massive attack resulted in 35 deaths and 117 injuries in Ukraine. The US president also blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for the “millions of people dead” in the conflict. “You don’t start a war against someone 20 times your size and then hope that people give you some missiles,” he told reporters at the White House, also blaming former US President Joe Biden for the conflict. Trump’s remarks follow worldwide condemnation of Russia’s attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday,…

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has postponed his intended visit to Benue State, citing a cautionary statement made by the state government. Obi, who was scheduled to visit Benue on Monday as part of a humanitarian mission, expressed unhappiness with the political undertones surrounding the visit, saying the decision to curtail his activities reflected a rising tendency to politicise charitable efforts in the country. The Labour Party chieftain had planned courtesy calls and stops at internally displaced persons camps and health institutions in the state, but the state administration issued a statement cautioning…

Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has stated that he cannot guarantee the safety of any individual or organisation visiting the state without his knowledge or permission. The governor issued the warning in a statement released on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, headed “Notice Regarding Unscheduled Visit to Benue State”. Alia warned that anyone planning to visit Internally Displaced Persons camps in the state must first obtain permission from the Benue State Emergency Management Agency. The statement read, “The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, wishes to inform the public that he is not…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emphasised that a coalition is the only option to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Atiku argued against the viewpoint of 11 governors from the Peoples Democratic Party, who opposed the former vice president’s proposed coalition. Following their meeting in Ibadan on Monday, the PDP Governors’ Forum, chaired by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, stated that the party will not engage in any coalition or merger. On March 20, Atiku, who ran for president in 2023 under the PDP, announced the formation of an alliance to defeat Tinubu in the 2027 election.…

Real Madrid and Croatia talisman Luka Modric is expected to acquire a minority ownership interest in Swansea City. According to veteran sports journalist Fabrizio Romano, the 39-year-old midfielder will join Jason Cohen, Brett Cravatt, Nigel Morris and Andy Coleman as an ownership group member. Last November, the group purchased the stock of Steve Kaplan and Jason Levien, the former majority shareholders. Modric is progressively preparing for life after retirement, but he is still under contract with Real Madrid. Modric, who is claimed to be worth an amazing £56 million, has already signed an agreement to purchase shares in the Welsh…

Nasarawa United has been kicked out of their Lafia Township Stadium and fined N6 million by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for repeated violations involving poor security and fan disturbance. The fines follow confirmed reports of an attack on Plateau United player Vincent Temitope and an attempt to harass match officials following the two clubs’ Matchday 33 match. The NPFL charged Nasarawa United with four counts of violating the league’s framework and rules, specifically rules B13.52, B13.22, C9, and C11. Plateau United player Vincent Temitope stabbed by fan after NPFL match The sanction is broken down as follows: ₦1…