Author: Vincent Osuwo

A suspect has reportedly confessed to stealing cash belonging to numerous Super Falcons players at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, Morocco, just days before Nigeria’s debut match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The suspect is expected to refund all the stolen money while criminal proceedings are set to follow. The incident occurred on the final day of the team’s training camp in Casablanca before the Super Falcons went to Rabat for their Group C matches. Nigeria launched their WAFCON 2026 camp on July 15 in Mohammedia, a beach city in Morocco, before traveling to Rabat on Saturday,…

Hoodlums reportedly attacked a ward collation centre at Oyinlola DC School in Okuku, Osun State, where Independent National Electoral Commission, or INEC, officials were distributing Permanent Voters Cards and took some of the materials. The event, which occurred on Sunday, was said to have disrupted the drill because individuals on the scene apparently raced in opposite directions. A resident of Okuku, simply identified as Gbadebo, told our correspondent that the perpetrators entered the premises without drawing anyone’s attention and shot into the air as they made their way to some packs of PVCs placed near the chairs of INEC staff…

BBNaija Season 11 officially began on Sunday, when organizers revealed the first group of housemates who would compete for the big prize in this year’s edition of the reality TV show. Contestants range from streamers and entrepreneurs to models and creatives, and they all bring unique personalities, bold strategies, and high expectations. Here is a peek at the 24 BBNaija housemates for the ‘Show Ya Sef’ episode: Tram: A twenty-four-year-old streamer, Tram, from Lagos, declares that he is going into Biggie’s house with one objective—to win. His profile indicates that he is not interested in romance or distractions and plans…

The Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of a soldier, Private Mohammed Yusuf, who was recently declared wanted for his suspected involvement in the unlawful sale of military equipment to terrorists and other criminal groups. Yusuf was apprehended by troops of the 7 Provost Group, Operation HADIN KAI, at Jidari Bus Stop, Maiduguri, while allegedly attempting to flee to the Republic of Cameroon. According to Capt. Muhammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, North-East Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect absconded from his unit on July 7, 2026, and relocated to Maiduguri. The statement read,…

Global pop singer Shakira has disclosed why she chose Nigerian Afrobeats singer Burna Boy for the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem, Dai Dai, saying she wanted a strong masculine voice to complement the song’s Afrobeat-inspired sound. In an interview with Jimmy Hill for the Capital Evening Show on July 8, the Colombian singer claimed the song’s energy and melodic direction made Burna Boy the ideal collaborator. “Well, once I had the song, I felt that I really needed a male vocal, a male voice in the song. “I don’t know, because the World Cup carries a big male energy,…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as special adviser to the president on National Assembly matters in the House of Representatives. Olanrewaju-Smart succeeds Ibrahim Olanrewaju, who resigned to run for an elective position in his native state. “This appointment is with immediate effect,” stated Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement on Sunday headed ‘President Tinubu Appoints Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters—House of Representatives.’ According to the presidency, Olanrewaju-Smart, 40, brings to the position a unique blend of extensive legislative experience and advanced academic knowledge in public policy.…

Brazilian star Neymar Jr scored twice for Santos and responded to his critics with a tongue-in-cheek goal celebration on his return to action after Brazil’s disappointing World Cup campaign. His goals helped Santos, who remain embroiled in a relegation battle, rescue a 2-2 home draw against bottom club Chapecoense on Saturday. The match result left Santos just one point above the relegation zone in Brazil’s top flight. The 34-year-old made his first appearance for the club after a two-and-a-half-month absence and has frequently faced criticism over his lifestyle. The former PSG forward came under renewed scrutiny this week after taking…

Anthony Joshua dedicated his victory over Kristian Prenga to his late friends and trainers, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, after overcoming two knockdowns to win in the second round. The fight, which was broadcast online, was Joshua’s first since his strength and conditioning coach, Ghami, and personal trainer, Ayodele, were killed in a car accident in Ogun State, Nigeria, in December. Joshua entered the ring in camouflage clothes carrying the names of the deceased coaches in their honor. Following the bout, the former world heavyweight champion described his victory as a tribute to their memory. “It’s what champions do.…

British actor David Jonsson has been announced as the new Black Panther, joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe series six years after the death of Chadwick Boseman, who portrayed the character previously. The announcement was revealed on Saturday during Marvel Studios’ Comic-Con Hall H presentation in San Diego, coupled with confirmation that “Black Panther 3” will open in theaters on December 15, 2028. Jonsson, 32, will play Prince T’Challa II, also known as Toussaint, the son of T’Challa (Boseman) and Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o). The character was introduced as a child in the final scene of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” in 2022,…

Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress’ presidential candidate for the 2023 general election, has urged Nigeria to seize the opportunities presented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, warning that the country cannot afford to miss another wave of global technological transformation. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is the merging of digital, biological, and physical technology, with developments like artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, sophisticated robotics, and quantum computing transforming businesses, labor markets, and economies around the world. Sowore, in a message posted on his official X account on Sunday, stated that Nigeria’s failure to capitalize on earlier industrial revolutions had left the…