Author: Vincent Osuwo

Spain and former Barcelona Femini star Alexia Putellas leads the race for the 2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or award. Putellas, who now plays her trade with Women’s Super League club London City Lionesses, is contending for the prestigious award alongside her former teammates Esmee Brugts, Cata Coll, Caroline Graham Hansen, Patri Guijarro, Mapi León, and Ewa Pajor. She made history as the first female player to win the prestigious trophy in consecutive years while playing for FC Barcelona, having won it in 2021 and 2022. She was named the UEFA Women’s Champions League Player of the Season for 2025–26 after Barcelona thrashed…

The 2027 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the blockade of the convoy of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, in Benue State. Sowore, in a statement posted on his X handle on Tuesday, alleged that the incident appeared to be a sponsored blockade and attack on Obi as he attempted to enter Makurdi, the state capital. “I have watched videos showing what appears to be a sponsored blockade and attack on NDC presidential candidate @PeterObi as he attempted to enter the state capital to carry out legitimate campaign activities. “I…

The Benue State Government has distanced itself from the incident involving the Nigeria Democratic Congress’ presidential candidate, Peter Obi, whose convoy was allegedly stopped by some youths during his visit to the state on Tuesday. Kula Tersoo, the governor’s chief press secretary, said in a telephone interview on Tuesday that the government was unaware of Obi’s travel to the state. “We are not aware of his coming to the state, and if it were to be security agents that stopped him, it would have been easy for us to find out what happened. “As presidential candidate of a party and…

Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, was barred from proceeding in Benue State on Tuesday when demonstrators barricaded Gboko Road in Makurdi, the state capital. The demonstrators, yelling “We don’t want Peter Obi,” barricaded the road near the Nigerian Air Force Base and Makurdi Airport for hours, impeding traffic while Obi’s convoy was held up. Speaking at the scene in a video uploaded on News Central Television’s X site on Tuesday, Obi said he had been to Benue to condole with victims of killings in the state but was halted by a government assistant. “I was told that…

The first shortlists for the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards have been announced, including the Men’s and Women’s Club of the Year nominees The announcement comes ahead of the major Ballon d’Or ceremony, which will take place in London on Monday, October 26. The annual awards recognize the best individual and team performances in football, with the shortlists for the major individual categories set to be revealed as the announcement process proceeds. Men’s Ballon d’Or Rodrigo Hernandez — Manchester City, Barcelona/Spain Lionel Messi — Inter Miami/Argentina Kylian Mbappe — Real Madrid/France Lamine Yamal — FC Barcelona/Spain Jude Bellingham — Real Madrid/England…

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has stated that, despite what former Labor Party vice-presidential candidate Datti Baba-Ahmed has said, none of the major opposition figures seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu next year have the ability to improve Nigeria; he remains his ally and brother. The former Anambra State governor stated that none of Datti Baba-Ahmed’s beliefs can decrease their brotherhood, stating that while they may disagree politically, including on the path Nigeria’s future should take, those differences can never turn them into enemies. In a recent statement, Baba-Ahmed expressed alarm about the severity…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has disowned a fuel truck with its old logo intercepted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) with 2,145 kg of cannabis concealed in a compartment in Ondo State. According to the firm, early inspections revealed that the truck, with registration number MKA 960 XC, was not owned by NNPC Ltd., nor was it part of its official fleet or that of any of its authorized dealers. Andy Odeh, Chief Corporate Communications Officer at NNPC, announced this in a statement issued on Monday. The corporation said it had taken note of media…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, UNIZIK, Awka chapter, on Monday commenced an indefinite strike over the non-payment of the full August 2026 salary to its members. In a press statement signed by the Chairperson of the ASUU UNIZIK chapter, Innocent Nnubia, and the Secretary, Osita Nnajiofor, and released to journalists on Monday, the association stated that it had decided to withdraw its services in accordance with the standing “Resolution of ASUU National Executive Council” on non-payment of salaries. It consequently encouraged the university administration and visitor, President Bola Tinubu, to promptly address the matter by…

The world football governing body, FIFA, says it has yet to make a judgment on the future of the Nigeria Football Federation following the resignation of its president, Ibrahim Gusau; General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi; and other Executive Committee members. In a letter addressed to the NFF’s deputy general secretary, Emmanuel Ikpeme, on Monday, FIFA and the Confederation of African Football stated that they are currently assessing the legal, governance, administrative, and electoral implications of the NFF’s developments before deciding on the next step. Gusau led a mass resignation from the NFF on Thursday, August 27, in response to rising criticism…

Whitney “Nomy” Chukwu has been disqualified from the Big Brother Naija Season 11 ‘Show Ya Sef’ house for repeatedly defying Big Brother’s instructions. Nomy’s disqualification was declared on Monday after she persistently refused to obey instructions about a punishment given during a Head of House challenge. Big Brother Naija announced the development on its official Instagram page, saying it has removed Nomy’s right to participate in the reality show. “Nomy (@_officialnomy) has been disqualified from the Big Brother Naija Show Ya Sef house following repeated defiance of Big Brother’s instructions. “Big Brother revoked her privilege to participate in the game…