Author: Vincent Osuwo

Victor Osimhen claims he is worth more than €100 million and believes there are only a few players like him at the moment in football. The Napoli striker, who recently joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan, continues to make headlines with his on-field achievements. He was one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe during the last summer window, with Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, and Liverpool among the clubs interested. Chelsea and PSG were close to signing the Super Eagles striker in the final hours of the transfer window, but the deal fell through due to his €130 million…

No fewer than 10 people, including three children and seven adults, lost their lives in an accident at the Abule Osun area of the Lagos-Badagary expressway, Lagos State, on Tuesday night. The tragedy, which occurred at 11 p.m., also injured three other people to differing degrees. According to Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, (LASEMA), the accident occurred when a Siena vehicle that was fully loaded collided with a stationary truck on the road. He stated that the inquiry found that the Siena car was driving at high speeds without regard for the granite-laden truck,…

Barcelona have returned to winning, picking up their first points of the new League Phase format in this season’s UEFA Champions League thanks to a dominant 5-0 victory over Young Boys at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium on Tuesday night.  The Spanish giant were the superior team from start to finish, wrapped up the victory by halftime, and cruised to a very comfortable win at home. From the start, Barcelona had a great rhythm in their attacking phase, moving the ball quickly and alternating between short and long passes to find gaps between the lines. Their early efforts were rewarded just…

President Joe Biden ordered the US military on Tuesday to “aid Israel’s defence” and shoot down Iranian missiles targeting Israel, the White House announced. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee in next month’s US presidential election, are both monitoring Iran’s attack on Israel from the White House situation room, it said. “President Biden directed the US military to aid Israel’s defence against Iranian attacks and shoot down missiles that are targeting Israel,” the White House said in a statement. The US President’s scheduled call with rabbis on Tuesday has been rescheduled for another day, according to a…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has targeted counterfeit cosmetics in Abuja, seizing unlawful products worth ₦37 million. Following intelligence reports, NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement Directorate carried out coordinated raids on multiple supermarkets and open markets, including Wuse and Garki markets. According to a statement released on Tuesday via X, the agency confiscated unregistered and counterfeit cosmetics worth ₦37 million. NAFDAC is dedicated to investigating the sources of these unlawful items and enforcing strong regulatory measures against those responsible.” The seized items, which were unregistered and counterfeit, would be destroyed in compliance with the Agency’s…

The Nigerian Army has killed five terrorists while conducting counter-terrorism operations in Borno State.  The terrorists were slain during an operation on their stronghold in Ajiri and Mastari villages in the state’s Bama Local Government Area. The Army said in a statement on Tuesday that during the operation, it recovered Rocket Propelled Grenade explosives, two AK-47 magazines, 28 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition, and a light machine gun. “In a series of decisive operations, troops of the Nigerian Army have dealt another crushing blow on terrorists, neutralising several high-profile fighters and recovering lethal weapons, including rocket bombs and a significant…

Plateau State residents on Tuesday snubbed the nationwide protests planned to commemorate the country’s 64th anniversary of independence. The October 1, 2024 demonstration, dubbed “FearlessInOctober,” has seen enormous mobilisation, particularly on social media, in recent months. There were fears that the Independence Day protests would follow in the footsteps of the August 1 EndBadGovernance in Nigeria protest in the state, in which disgruntled youths took to the streets of Jos, demanding an end to economic hardship as well as a reversal of the removal of petrol subsidies and an increase in electricity tariffs. However, our correspondent, who was monitoring the…

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang pardoned five prison inmates and urged citizens to embrace peace, unity, and compassion in the face of challenges as Nigeria commemorates its 64th Independence Day. Mutfwang announced the pardon in a state broadcast on Tuesday. “Fellow citizens, in the exercise of my prerogative of mercy as enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and in line with the recommendations of the Plateau State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, I have granted pardon to five persons who have served various jail terms and have significantly demonstrated good conduct over the years,” he…

Barcelona legend Andrés Iniesta, widely regarded as one of the best midfielders of all time, has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 40.  The Spanish icon will officially announce his decision on October 8, marking the end of an amazing career spanning two decades. Iniesta shared an anticipation video on his X page on Tuesday, stating, “Coming soon 8/10/24.” Iniesta’s football career began at Barcelona’s prestigious La Masia academy, where he rapidly impressed with his remarkable ball control, vision, and poise. His skill was evident from a young age, prompting then Barcelona captain Pep Guardiola to…

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have dispersed #FearlessInOctober protesters gathered at the Utako Market in Abuja. Chronicle NG reports that the demonstrators had gathered at the market as early as 7 am on Tuesday to demonstrate the hardship faced by Nigerians occasioned by government policies and programs. However, police operatives promptly dispersed the demonstrators at about 8:54 am. The October 1 demonstration, tagged #FearlessInOctober, is a continuation of the #EndBadGovernance demonstration held between August 1 and 10 in response to the economic hardship faced by many Nigerians. However, the protest turned violent in several states in the country, leading…