Author: Vincent Osuwo

Terrorists suspected to be members of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Monday attacked Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, abducting an unspecified number of students writing the National Examinations Council (NECO) exams. The terrorists reportedly invaded the school at about 9 a.m., firing sporadically into the air and causing panic among students, teachers, and residents before whisking away an unknown number of candidates into the bush. The Borno State Police Command spokesperson, ASP Nahum Daso, confirmed that a teacher was killed and another was injured during the…

The wife and two children of Argentine midfielder Lucas Trejo were killed when massive twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela, his team said on Sunday. Trejo, who plays for Club Sport Maritimo La Guaira, a Venezuelan second-division team, spent three days searching for his wife Yanina and children Aaron and Ainhoa under the rubble before rescue personnel found their remains, according to US media. “Club Sport Maritimo La Guaira deeply mourns the irreparable loss of our player’s wife and children,” the team wrote on Instagram, along with a photo of the family. Trejo, 38, was at a team training camp in Caracas…

Hollywood actress and singer Teyana Taylor and hip-hop duo Clipse emerged as the biggest winners at the 2026 BET Awards, taking home three awards each during the ceremony held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday. According to a Billboard post, comedian Druski hosted the event, which was televised live on BET. Kendrick Lamar and Kehlani each received two awards. Taylor rounded out a great year by receiving Best Actress, Video Director of the Year, and the newly added Fashion Vanguard Award. She was also honored with the prestigious Icon of the Year award, one of three honorary…

Former France international Thierry Henry is thrilled to see African teams flourish at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico after nine of the continent’s ten qualified teams made it to the Round of 32. Morocco, South Africa, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Cape Verde, Egypt, Congo, and Algeria all advanced to the knockout stage, setting new African records. Previously, the continent had the highest presence in the knockout rounds of a single World Cup, with two countries during the 32-team tournament era. According to Opta, Africa currently has the highest knockout stage qualification rate in…

Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz has criticized the World Cup’s extension to 48 countries, citing concern that the move will convert it into a “vulgar, ordinary competition.” Queiroz’s comments follow an unparalleled performance by African teams at the competition, with nine of the ten countries, including Ghana, progressing to the next round. The Portuguese coach addressed a news conference following Ghana’s 2-1 loss to Croatia on Saturday, which qualified the Black Stars for the knockout stage as one of the group stage’s eight best third-placed teams. “I do believe that what really has huge value, huge and significant value, is [that…

World record holder Tobi Amusan equaled her season’s best of 12.28s to win the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League on Sunday. Amusan stormed to victory ahead of American pair Grace Stark, who finished second in 12.38s, and Alaysha Johnson, who placed third in 12.39s. The Nigerian produced a strong finish after reeling in Nadine Visser, who had taken an early lead, before pulling clear of the field to secure a comfortable victory. It was the 28-year-old’s third 12.28s of the season, following performances in the Xiamen Diamond League and Rabat Diamond League in May. Amusan’s victory was…

The special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on media and public communications, Sunday Dare, has denied claims that the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi poses a political threat to the Tinubu administration, insisting that the government is focused on delivering its mandate. Dare told Mic On Podcast on Saturday that the administration was not frightened of Obi, claiming that the government’s performance and policy efforts had reinforced its position ahead of the 2027 general elections. “This government is not afraid of Peter Obi. He is not a nightmare to our government. Maybe before, Peter Obi…

The biggest independent media group in Uganda claims it is under “military siege” after the army chief, who is President Yoweri Museveni’s son, ordered the closure of TV stations, newspapers, and radio stations. The Daily Monitor newspaper said that armed soldiers were stationed outside its headquarters in Kampala and that NTV and Spark TV had been taken off the air. The sites are part of the Nation Media Group, which is one of East Africa’s most significant media firms. It is unknown what prompted the raid, but Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba said, X: “I DO NOT believe in a free press!”…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Lagos State Governor and former Minister of Works, Power, and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on his birthday, describing him as an outstanding administrator whose contributions to governance and national development have left an indelible mark. Fashola, born on June 28, 1963, turns 63 on Sunday (today). Tinubu praised the former governor’s leadership, professionalism, and commitment to progressive governance in a statement released on Sunday by his Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The president described the former minister as an accomplished legal practitioner and patriotic Nigerian whose outstanding public service…

Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing the Edo North Senatorial District, has thrown his weight behind the proposed death penalty for kidnappers and bandits by the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo. Oshiomhole stated that the step was important to combat rising insecurity, emphasizing that criminals should have no place in Edo State. The former governor spoke to party supporters on Saturday at the All Progressives Congress campaign launch for the Edo North Senatorial District local government elections, which took place at the Public Field in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area. Patrick Ebojele, Okpebholo’s communications aide, published a statement on Sunday that…