Author: Vincent Osuwo

Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football in a video shared on his Instagram account on Thursday. The 41-year-old striker’s announcement brings an end to his career with Portugal, whom he represented for more than two decades. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner walked out of the Portugal camp in September after being told he would not start the Nations League match against Denmark. “To the Portuguese people, the day has come for me to hand back the number seven shirt of our national team,” Ronaldo said in an Instagram video. “I never felt it belonged to…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan said on Wednesday that her decision to distribute millions of naira in cash to constituents at an empowerment program was justified, since the intervention matched beneficiaries’ preference for direct financial assistance. The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, however, urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to look into the exercise over allegations of vote-buying. The senator who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District in the Senate faced criticism after photos and videos of the cash distribution at an event marking her third anniversary in the 10th National Assembly spread on social media, raising questions about the appropriateness and intent of the…

England forward Harry Kane has signed a new contract with Bayern Munich that will keep him at the German champions until 2029. The 33-year-old striker was heading into the last 12 months of the four-year deal he signed after his £86 million transfer from Tottenham Hotspur in 2023. Kane has had a remarkable spell in Germany, scoring a club-record 61 goals in 51 matches last season as Bayern completed a league and cup double. Speaking after signing the new deal, Kane expressed his happiness at staying with the Bundesliga giants, as reported by BBC Sport on Thursday. “I feel right…

Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, are through to the final of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup for the first time ever, thanks to a 3-1 semi-final win over Brazil. Queen Joseph and Awawu Bashiru, who found the net twice, scored the goals that gave the Flamingos this historic win. Joseph broke the deadlock in the 56th minute, and Bashiru then doubled Nigeria’s advantage in the 71st minute. In the 80th minute, Bashiru grabbed her second goal of the match, sealing Nigeria’s 3-1 win and securing their spot in the final. This feat is a significant milestone for the…

Joshua Wong, who was once the face of Hong Kong’s democracy movement, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for colluding with foreign forces under the city’s sweeping national security law. Wong is one of hundreds of campaigners and ordinary Hongkongers arrested under the law, which was imposed in 2020 after explosive pro-democracy protests against Beijing’s growing control. Critics contend that the far-reaching law has silenced dissent, while authorities insist it is necessary to maintain stability and reject claims that it has weakened the city’s cherished autonomy. Wong, who had already spent the past six years in jail and…

A grizzly bear attack in the Canadian province of British Columbia has led to the death of a mother and her daughter. The family said the women identified as Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20 were reported missing on 1 November after failing to return from what was meant to be a brief afternoon walk. According to the BC Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS), their remains were discovered in a trail area in Bella Coola, and the service said evidence at the scene “suggested an animal may have been involved.” Conservation officers are trying to locate any bears…

US Vice President JD Vance rattled Washington on Wednesday when he attributed his party’s midterm defeat directly to the Iran war, a move widely seen as an attempt to put distance between himself and President Donald Trump before a possible 2028 White House bid. In a carefully worded 600-word statement posted on X, the vice president conceded that Trump’s 2024 voters had abandoned the Republicans in the midterm election. “The reason we lost is the war,” he wrote. “The president himself said so last night.” In interviews late Tuesday night and on Wednesday, Trump defended the war but conceded that…

Como delivered a stunning away display, scoring nine goals against a helpless Lens side and equalling the record for the most goals by a team in a Champions League match. The Italian club matched Bayern Munich’s total against Dinamo Zagreb in 2024, as Cesc Fabregas’ side continued their remarkable debut European campaign in France. After thrashing RB Leipzig and Manchester United on either side of a narrow loss to Feyenoord, Como’s most astonishing result yet moved them up to fourth in the league phase table. “What they are doing is so impressive, considering this is their first time in Europe,”…

Erling Haaland netted the winner to extend his remarkable goals scoring run against RB Leipzig, as Manchester City got back to winning ways by taking three points in the Champions League. Enzo Maresca’s team had suffered back-to-back Premier League defeats and only squeezed past Brighton on penalties in the Carabao Cup, but they came away victorious in Germany in a thrilling, end-to-end contest. The city was finding it hard to break down a stubborn Leipzig defense, and it was the hosts who carved out the better chances in the early stages. Antonio Nusa’s strike from outside the box nearly crept…

Viktor Gyokeres scored and set up another goal as Arsenal maintained their unbeaten start in the league phase of the Champions League with a victory over Slavia Prague. Manager Mikel Arteta made six changes to the side that beat Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday, with Gyokeres spearheading the attack in place of Kai Havertz. The Swedish striker was heavily involved in the opening goal, hooking the ball behind the Slavia Prague defence for Noni Madueke to chase and finish confidently in the ninth minute. Gyokeres got the second himself before half-time, swapping passes with Mikel Merino before curling…