Author: Vincent Osuwo

Manchester City scored two late goals to give Enzo Maresca his first Premier League win as manager, and deprive Marco Rose the perfect start as Bournemouth boss. Marcus Tavernier gave the Cherries the lead in the first half after Evanilson’s brilliant low ball across the box left him in plenty of space to thump home. Erling Haaland, who is normally at his most prolific in August, wasted a number of opportunities for City as they appeared to be in for a difficult afternoon. However, Marc Guehi, who was playing defensive midfield for the third time in his career, nodded in…

Troops from the Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA, demolished known IPOB/ESN strongholds in Anambra State’s Ogbaru Local Government Area, recovering guns, motorcycles, and supplies used to manufacture improvised explosive devices. The operation took place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in coordination with the maritime component, Department of State Services, and the Anambra Vigilante Group. According to the Nigerian Army’s X account, the joint force launched a coordinated daybreak onslaught against selected strongholds in Obene and Abator villages of the Ochuche and Umunankwo communities. The Army said that the purported IPOB/ESN members opened fire on the oncoming forces…

Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress’ presidential candidate, has condemned recent killings and abductions in Nigeria’s North Central area, stressing that the country must not become a “killing field.” Obi announced the announcement in a statement posted on his X account on Sunday, following recent attacks in Benue, Plateau, and Niger states. He referred to the attacks as a national security emergency, calling on governments at all levels to take immediate and decisive action to safeguard vulnerable groups and avoid more violence. He wrote, ”What is happening to our country? In recent days, deadly attacks have struck Benue, Plateau and…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) detained a 101-year-old great-grandmother for distributing illicit substances. Esther Ogunmabo, the great-grandmother, was caught in Ilisan, Ogun State, with retail sachets of skunk, a form of cannabis, weighing 90 grams and claiming to have sold them to locals. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, the centenarian informed operatives she began being involved in the illegal drug trade after her supplies shop was destroyed by fire. The statement said in part, “Operations of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have recorded significant breakthroughs across the country’s land…

Popular Nigerian TikToker Nsikak Abigail, also known as Mirabel, has announced her return to social media after leaving a rehabilitation programme in Ogun State, months after she was taken into police custody over a false rape allegation. Mirabel made a series of posts on TikTok on Saturday, marking her first known public updates in months. In one of the posts, the TikToker wrote, “I survived, so I’m awaiting your hate comments.” In another post, she uploaded a video with the caption, “Out of therapy but not healed.” She also wrote in another post, “Made peace with my mental health since…

Ex-West Brom midfielder Quevin Castro has passed away at 25 after collapsing on the field during a game in Portugal. Castro collapsed on the field in the first half of the friendly match between third-tier Real Sport Clube and first-division Estrela de Amadora at the Estadio das Seixas in Lisbon on Saturday. The Lisbon Football Association (AFL) announced that Castro “died this morning during the pre-season exhibition match.” Real Sport Clube described the midfielder as a “cherished part of our sports family.” “Quevin Castro was much more than just a player; he was an integral part of our family, leaving…

Tottenham had a surprising beginning to the new Premier League season as they were dismantled by a remarkable Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. Spurs have invested around £237m this summer, twice surpassing their transfer record, to prevent a recurrence of last season’s difficulties, when they had to wait until the last day to secure their place in the top flight. Four of their summer acquisitions – defenders Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, and Jan Paul van Hecke, along with club record £100m signing Sandro Tonali – all began in west London. Spurs found themselves 2-0 behind within 33 minutes, with…

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been asked to steer clear of a youth football tournament in the Dominican Republic this weekend by CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani. In a letter reviewed by the BBC, Montagliani mentioned the “governance crisis involving Fifa” and urged Infantino to rethink his participation in the CFU Under-14 Series event. The Canadian, who serves as a FIFA vice-president, mentioned that his presence would “regrettably compromise the technical aspect” of the competition. Infantino received an invitation as a guest of the Dominican Republic, although it is thought the invitation was extended before his contentious Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE)…

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi has been penalized for hitting Quinn Sullivan of Philadelphia Union during their team’s 2-2 tie in Major League Soccer (MLS) on Wednesday. Messi, 39, tapped Sullivan on the back of the head near the end of the match while he voiced that the Union player had elbowed him after he kicked the ball. Sullivan responded with anger to the slap, but the referee promptly stepped in. The MLS acknowledged that Messi was fined, but did not disclose the sum. Messi netted Miami’s second goal at Subaru Park, scoring for the first time since his father died.…

Newly promoted Hull City produced a surprise success on the first weekend of the 2026/27 Premier League season, defeating Manchester United 2-0 at the MKM Stadium on Saturday, leaving the visitors reeling after their first competitive match under Michael Carrick. Semi Ajayi opened the score in the 17th minute with a close-range strike off a corner, and Nobel Mendy doubled the advantage in the 38th minute with a header off Regan Slater’s set-piece effort. Manchester United dominated possession but struggled to penetrate Hull’s well-organized defense. The official club account then stated, “Defeat in our opening game.” The Tigers, back in the…