Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Nigerian Democratic Congress’ presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his appeal for Nnamdi Kanu’s release, saying there is no justification for the Indigenous People of Biafra leader’s continuing arrest. Obi made this statement in a video that has gone viral on social media during his engagement with Nigerians in Washington, D.C., United States. According to the Obidient Movement, the visit happened a few days ago. The former Anambra State governor stated that he had constantly advocated that Kanu should not be held in detention. “I said it repeatedly that there’s no reason for keeping Nnamdi Kanu. As far as…

Former Manchester City and Barcelona midfielder Yaya Touré has been named as the new head coach of ŠK Slovan Bratislava, the Slovakian champions. The club’s web page confirmed the development on Saturday, saying, “The club’s management has agreed to a three-year contract with the 43-year-old former star player.” The Ivorian star, who had a dazzling playing career that includes Premier League titles with Manchester City and glory at Barcelona, has moved into coaching. He formerly worked at Tottenham Hotspur Academy and as Roberto Mancini’s assistant coach for the Saudi national team. In a video and statement released by the club,…

The England national team has been robbed off its valuables ahead of its opening 2026 World Cup clash against Croatia. The team’s sporting equipment was sold in Kansas, USA, by yet-to-be-identified individuals on Friday. This was announced by sport journalist Fabrizio Romano in a statement on X on Saturday. According to Romano, players lost their boots, training gear, coaching staff equipment, balls, and match day uniforms, which were stolen from the English team’s van. He also disclosed that the England camp is working in conjunction with the police to recover the stolen equipment or to secure replacements. “England hit by…

Iran’s former supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for nearly 37 years before being murdered by Israeli and US bombings on February 28, will be buried on July 9, state television announced on Saturday. The burial in his hometown, the northeastern holy city of Mashhad, which was originally slated for March but was postponed due to the conflict, would be followed by three days of funeral festivities in the capital Tehran beginning July 4 and another in the holy city of Qom on July 7, according to reports. The national funeral will begin on July 4, which coincides…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended a suspected arms courier in Kano State who was allegedly transferring guns for delivery to a prominent bandit commander operating in Zamfara. According to an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Saturday, the suspect was captured on Friday in Gezawa Local Government Area after receiving actionable intelligence. According to the report, the suspect was apprehended while transporting a cache of rifles and ammunition from Jigawa’s Maigatari Local Government Area to Funtua, Katsina State, for distribution to criminal groups. “Items recovered from the suspect include…

No fewer than five Indian Air Force personnel were killed when a military plane crashed while landing at a base in the country’s remote northeast on Saturday, the military said in a statement. “The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of five personnel in the An-32 accident at Jorhat,” a city in Assam state, the air force said in a statement. It did not specify how many individuals were on board at the time or whether any survived. However, an air force officer, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media, informed AFP…

Morocco begins World Cup ambition on Saturday, when the Atlas Lions face five-time champions Brazil in a heavyweight matchup that might set the tone for the entire FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament. Four years after making history as the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final, Morocco returns to football’s grandest platform with fresh confidence and the dreams of a continent anxious for another long run. The Group C game will take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with a kickoff time of 22:00 GMT. Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić will oversee a match between Africa’s…

UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced on Friday the nomination of Ahunna Eziakonwa of Nigeria as Special Adviser on Africa. She succeeds Cristina Duarte of Cabo Verde, for whom, according to a UN statement, Guterres “is grateful for her commitment and dedicated service to the organisation”. Eziakonwa offers nearly three decades of UN leadership experience to her current job. She is currently the UN Assistant Secretary-General, Assistant Administrator, and Director of the Regional Bureau for Africa at the United Nations Development Programme, where she oversees the organisation’s support to 46 African countries in achieving Agenda 2030, the Sustainable Development Goals, and…

US coach Mauricio Pochettino refused to praise any individual player following the co-hosts’ dream World Cup opening win, insisting the 4-1 victory on Friday over Paraguay was a collective effort. On an electrifying night in Los Angeles, the United States thrashed Paraguay, with Folarin Balogun scoring twice and Gio Reyna adding a late surprise, as well as an early own goal. “It’s not only to talk about some names; it’s about the collective,” said Pochettino. “It’s not only Balo or different players that performed. I think the team was amazing. Not only the starting 11 but all the players around…

Ambassador Blessing Fubara, the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Rivers State, has stated that he does not have a political godfather and that his sole support is God. In an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday night, Fubara stated that he has different political views than his brother, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. He also disputed claims that his goal is simply an extension of his brother’s political project or that he is serving as a stand-in. He said, “I don’t have a godfather, but I have God the Father. You would also agree…