Author: Vincent Osuwo

Benue state Governor Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia has emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress governorship primaries ahead the 2027 general elections. The Chairman of Benue State Governorship Primary Election Committee, Professor Mohammed Kabiru Isa on Friday announced Alia as the winner of the kinly contested primary election. According to the announced results, Alia won by a huge margin over the other two contenders, Terwase Orbunde and Jeffrey Kuranun. Isa declared that the incumbent governor won with 367,786 votes, defeating the other candidates, Jeffery Kuranun and Terwase Orbunde, who received 2,923 and 3,247 votes, respectively. Alia, who was…

The Defense Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that the recent kidnapping of students and teachers in Oyo State was carried out by terrorists displaced from other parts of the country following intensified military operations. The military high command declared this on Thursday in response to what it described as “mischievous and misleading publications” about comments attributed to the defense headquarters regarding the classification of terrorists and criminal groups operating in the South-West. According to a statement issued by Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, the perpetrators behind the Oyo kidnapping were members of the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati…

Abayomi Fagbenro, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s special adviser on security, has dismissed as false viral social media posts alleging that victims abducted during last Friday’s attack on three schools in Oyo State’s Oriire Local Government Area have been released. The attack on three schools in the Ahoro-Esinle/Yawota axis of Ogbomoso in the Oriire Local Government Area resulted in the deaths of two people and the kidnapping of approximately 30 teachers and children. Since Wednesday night, reports claiming the release of the abducted teachers and pupils have spread widely. While some tweets confirmed that the victims had been released, others…

The Oyo State Police Command has announced that students, pupils, and teachers abducted last Friday during terrorists’ attack on three schools in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have not been rescued. DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the Command’s spokeswoman, revealed this in a statement released to journalists in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Friday. The command advised the public to remain calm, support the joint security team’s ongoing efforts, and verify all information before spreading it. The statement read: “The Oyo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that the abducted students, pupils, and teachers…

Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are set to miss out on Thomas Tuchel’s 26-man England World Cup squad, which will be announced on Friday. Manchester United defender Harry Maguire will also be left out, with the 33-year-old claiming he is “shocked and gutted” at the decision. Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is poised to be included—after helping his side win the Europa League on Wednesday—with Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney, who has scored 32 goals in 32 appearances in the Saudi Arabian league this season. Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White is expected to miss out, despite being the top-scoring English player…

Cristiano Ronaldo secured his first major trophy with Al Nassr by scoring twice in a decisive 4-1 win against Damac on the final day of the season. His goals helped the Riyadh club clinch the Saudi Pro League title, their first since 2019, ending a seven-year wait for domestic success. Ronaldo’s brace concluded a thrilling title race that had reached its climax after Al Nassr suffered a devastating stoppage-time draw against Al Hilal a week prior. Sadio Mané and Kingsley Coman had earlier given Al Nassr a comfortable lead, but Morlaye Sylla momentarily cut the gap for Damac. Ronaldo then…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced Hon. Kingsley Chinda as its governorship candidate for Rivers State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Bitrus Kwamoti, chairman of the party’s governorship primary election committee and returning officer, declared the results Thursday in Port Harcourt. Kwamoti made the declaration at the APC Secretariat in Port Harcourt following the receipt of primary results from collation officers in the state’s 23 local government areas. He stated, “I, Kwamoti Bitrus, chairman of the Governorship Primary Election Committee, here have been certified that I am the Returning Officer for the Rivers State Governorship Primary Election held…

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hosted Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen and his Galatasaray teammates after their Süper Lig victory. Galatasaray continued their league dominance this season, earning their 26th title and finishing three points ahead of their closest challenger, Fenerbahçe. Osimhen played a key role in the team’s championship run, scoring 15 league goals and assisting five times in 22 games. He also had seven goals and three assists in ten UEFA Champions League games until the Turkish team was ousted by Liverpool in the round of 16. Following their Süper Lig victory, the entire Galatasaray squad was honored…

England defender Harry Maguire stated on Thursday he was “shocked and gutted” to be left out of Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup team. The German coach will choose his 26-man roster for the North American competition on Friday, and he began calling players the day before. Manchester United’s Maguire was named to the England team in March, his first call-up under Tuchel, but the 66-cap defender has stated he will not be attending the World Cup. The 33-year-old center-back wrote on social media: “I was confident I could have played a major role for my country this summer after the season…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State has confirmed Gov Ahmed Aliyu as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general election. The endorsement follows a consensus agreement reached by party members from the state’s 244 wards during the APC governorship affirmation exercise in Sokoto on Thursday. Delegates, party executives, and stakeholders from the 23 local government districts took part in the exercise, which concluded with Aliyu emerging unchallenged. Mukhtar Birniwa, Chairman of the APC Electoral Committee, stated that the selection of the consensus option reflected the party members’ collective decision and assured a seamless and peaceful process. According to…