Author: Vincent Osuwo

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and Hausa singer Dauda Rarara have engaged in a public exchange after the latter accused the Afrobeats star of embarrassing Nigeria on the global stage. The exchange stems from Davido’s appearance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles on June 10, when he wore a customised jacket bearing the inscription “Bring Them Home” and featuring the names of over 40 schoolchildren and teachers kidnapped on May 15 from Oriire Local Government Area in Oyo State. Some of the victims were killed during the attack, while others remain in…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates can now print their 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination original result slips. This was announced on Wednesday in a statement issued by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin. According to the statement, the original result slips include candidates’ pictures, national rankings, and other security elements required for post-UTME screening and admission to tertiary schools. “The 2026 UTME Original Result Slip will be available for printing within the next two hours today, Wednesday, 17th June, 2026,” the statement read. It added, “The original result slip contains the candidate’s photograph, national ranking, and…

US President Donald Trump left no doubt over who he believed was in charge of the G7 summit of world powers in France, chaired by President Emmanuel Macron. “I’m the boss,” Trump said as he strode in to the morning session of the last day of the three-day G7 summit, with the other leaders already in their seats. Amid laughter, Macron took the comment with good humour. “How are you?” the French president asked. “Good, thank you,” replied Trump, a tycoon before becoming president who famously hosted the TV show “The Apprentice” with its catchphrase “You’re fired!” as he finally took…

Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva has agreed to a two-year contract with Real Madrid, the La Liga club said on Wednesday. Silva, 31, left Manchester City after nine trophy-laden years when his contract expired at the end of last season. His Real Madrid contract extends until June 30, 2028. Silva made 459 appearances for City, scoring 76 goals, after signing from Monaco in 2017. He has won 15 major trophies with the club, including four consecutive Premier League titles from 2021 to 2024, a treble including the Champions League in 2023, and all four domestic trophies in the 2018/19 season. After…

The Federal Government secured 150 convictions of terrorists in the first two days of its most recent round of mass terrorism trials, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) announced on Tuesday. Fagbemi made the remark while meeting with journalists at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the proceedings are taking place concurrently before ten judges. The AGF stated that the current phase, which began on Monday, had already resulted in around 150 convictions on the first day alone. “Yesterday, we had about 160 trials. I think about 150 convictions,” Fagbemi told reporters. He also…

Thomas Tuchel has ruled out changing England’s playing style in the heat of the World Cup, citing the risk of losing what makes the team unique. Since taking over as head coach in January 2025, Tuchel has made it clear that he likes the toughness of English domestic football and believes the national team should capitalize on it. The 52-year-old’s team selections have mirrored his ideas, with an emphasis on strength and powerful running in his 26-man tournament roster. “They want to be active with the ball,” the German told BBC Sport about his England side before their World Cup…

The Nigerian Democratic Party’s 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed his willingness to die for Nigeria, claiming that genuine leadership necessitates the ultimate sacrifice in the face of the country’s deteriorating security situation. The former Anambra State governor appeared in a recent episode of Nevon HQ’s Black Box interview with journalist Rufai Oseni, which aired on Tuesday. He was asked what he would do as Commander-in-Chief to rescue kidnapped pupils trapped in the bush, handle teacher beheadings, and respond to the deaths of senior military personnel, including generals. Although he did not provide precise operational solutions, Obi emphasised the…

The Kuturmi Unity Development Association (KUDA) has accused the Federal Government, the Kaduna State Government, and security agencies of ignoring communities affected by insecurity in the Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, claiming that worshippers kidnapped during an Easter Sunday church service in Ariko have been held captive for more than 70 days. The group also revealed that 11 individuals taken during an attack on the Awon village more than 50 days ago have yet to be released. On Tuesday, the group’s president, J.D. Ariko, and publicity secretary, Manasseh Samuel, issued a statement expressing worry about what it called…

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has stated that he no longer had “the words to describe Messi.” Argentina captain Lionel Messi enjoyed a “beautiful moment” after becoming the World Cup’s joint all-time leading goal scorer on Wednesday but added that “ultimately, it is just a statistic, nothing more.” The 38-year-old attacker added another great chapter to his dazzling career with a spectacular hat trick in the South Americans’ 3-0 victory over Algeria in Kansas City. Messi’s hat trick, his first at a World Cup, tied him with Germany’s Miroslav Klose for the tournament record of 16 goals. Next on the list…

Argentina captain Lionel Messi enjoyed a “beautiful moment” after becoming the World Cup’s joint all-time leading goal scorer on Wednesday but added that “ultimately, it is just a statistic, nothing more.” The 38-year-old attacker added another great chapter to his dazzling career with a spectacular hat-trick in the South Americans’ 3-0 victory over Algeria in Kansas City. Messi’s hat trick, his first at a World Cup, tied him with Germany’s Miroslav Klose for the tournament record of 16 goals. Next on the list is Brazilian great Ronaldo, with 15 goals, one more than Gerd Muller and current France phenom Kylian…