Author: Vincent Osuwo

Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde was treated in the hospital after fighting with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni following a training session on Thursday, according to multiple Spanish media sites. According to sources, Uruguay international Valverde, who was brought to the hospital near the club’s Valdebebas training base by Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa, required stitches to repair a facial wound. The two players argued in training on Wednesday and continued on Thursday throughout and after the practice. According to Spanish publication Marca, Valverde’s cut was caused accidentally, rather than directly, by a hit from France player Tchouameni. When AFP contacted Real Madrid…

The hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius is significantly less contagious than Covid-19, according to the head of the Dutch hospital treating one of the victims, who spoke with AFP Thursday. Karin Ellen Veldkamp, chief of infectious diseases at Leiden University Medical Centre, told AFPTV that her section was prepared to accept additional patients if necessary. When asked if the hantavirus may be the new Covid-19, Veldkamp responded, “No, it is not like that; it is not easily transmitted from person to person. “We know (person-to-person transmission) is possible and we suspect that has happened on the boat……

Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has stated that President Bola Tinubu has approved his nomination as Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to South Africa. Fani-Kayode revealed the information in a post on his X account on Thursday, adding that his initial appointment to Germany was evaluated following his request for redeployment. According to him, he formally wrote to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to voice his concerns about serving in Germany and instead sought to be assigned to South Africa. He stated that his proposal was evaluated and granted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who then forwarded it to…

Liverpool has stopped its planned ticket price hikes for the next two seasons in response to supporter complaints and conversations with fan representatives. Liverpool F.C. has stated that general admission prices will increase by 3% for the 2026-27 season, followed by a full price freeze in 2027-28. The decision differs significantly from the club’s previous plan to make hikes in line with inflation (CPI) over a three-year period. Season ticket prices at Anfield will continue to grow next season, with the cheapest seat in the Kop priced at £734.50 and the most expensive in the Main Stand at £931. Matchday…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has stated that competing for Nigeria’s presidency is “not a computer game” in response to appeals from youth groups to run in the 2027 election. Jonathan said on Thursday during a visit to his office in Abuja by some young groups urging him to run for president again. In response to the appeal, the former president stated that he would seek widespread consultation before making any decisions, emphasizing the importance of thorough thinking in leadership. “You are asking me to come and contest the next election. The presidential race is not a computer game. But I’ve…

The Plateau State Police Command and the Berom youth community are at war over accusations of an attack on mourners during a mass burial of terror victims in Barkin Ladi, with the police dismissing the charges as “false” and the community insisting the incident took place. The outrage originates from claims that gunmen attacked mourners gathered for the burial of seven victims slain in an earlier attack on Nding Sesut Community, Fan District of the council region. Residents and eyewitnesses said the attackers attempted to raid the burial site on Wednesday but were repulsed, and further attacks were later carried…

Terrorists stormed the Nding Susut community in Fan District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State late Tuesday night, killing six people, including five members of the same family. The terrorists’ attack, which occurred around 9 p.m., has heightened concerns over recurring violence in parts of the state. Residents, including Weng Christopher, who confirmed the incident in Jos on Wednesday, said the terrorists opened fire on unsuspecting villagers. “Five members of the same family were killed on the spot, while another resident was also shot dead during the attack,” he said, lamenting that such incidents had become frequent. “This…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim seizure of nine properties owned by former minister of state for petroleum resources Timipre Sylva by the Federal Government. Justice Obiora Egwuatu issued the decision after Economic and Financial Crimes Commission counsel Oluwaleke Atolagbe filed an ex parte motion to that effect. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Justice Egwuatu issued the verdict on April 24, but the enrolled order was not sighted until Wednesday, May 6. The affected assets are spread across high-value neighborhoods of Abuja. They comprise four terrace blocks in Dakibiyu; a duplex with a penthouse…

The Federal High Court in Kaduna has granted former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai access to medical treatment while in custody. This was disclosed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday. The ruling came after defense lawyers made a humanitarian appeal during the former governor’s ongoing trial for suspected money laundering and corruption. El-Rufai and a co-defendant, Joel Adoga, are facing a 10-count charge before Justice Rilwan Aikawa of the Federal High Court in Kaduna for alleged conversion and possession of corruption proceeds, as well as money laundering in violation of the Money Laundering…

The Kogi State Government has announced the safe return of all those kidnapped from the Daarul-Kitab Islamic Orphanage in Lokoja. The confirmation was made in a statement published on Wednesday in Lokoja by the state commissioner for information and communications, Mr. Kingsley Fanwo. Chronicle NG reports that gunmen stormed the orphanage on April 26 and stole 23 children, including the proprietor’s wife. The authorities had previously verified the rescue of 15 victims on April 27 following increased security operations throughout the state. According to Fanwo, the last nine victims were released during a rescue effort that began early Wednesday morning.…