Author: Olóyè Gbenga

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed surprise following the controversial decision by the Confederation of African Football to overturn the result of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final and award victory to Morocco. CAF’s Appeal Board earlier this week ruled against Senegal after their 1–0 win in the final was nullified. The decision came after Senegal’s national team, the Senegal national football team, walked off the pitch in protest over a stoppage-time penalty awarded to Morocco. The governing body determined that the protest constituted a breach of Articles 82 and 84 of its regulations. As a result, the…

A wave of coordinated US-Israeli airstrikes has reportedly dealt a devastating blow to Iran’s leadership, with multiple high-ranking political and military figures killed after nearly three weeks of intense conflict. Among those reported dead is Iran’s long-serving supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, whose death marks a historic turning point for the Islamic Republic. According to reports, Khamenei was killed in the opening hours of the war on 28 February during a strike targeting a high-level meeting in Tehran. Several members of his family were also said to have died in the attack. Despite the loss, Iran has moved swiftly to maintain…

The Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has expressed strong confidence in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), downplaying the ability of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) to pose a serious challenge to President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Ndume criticised the opposition for what he described as a lack of fresh ideas and cohesion. He argued that key opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi, have yet to present a compelling alternative capable of rivaling the APC’s platform. “I am not worried because nobody is coming up…

Former Senate President and Senator representing Yobe North, Ahmad Lawan, has urged Nigerians to pray for the country and rally behind the administration of Bola Tinubu as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr. In a message posted on his verified Facebook page on Thursday, Lawan congratulated the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and across the globe on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. He expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for granting the faithful the strength, life, and spiritual resolve to observe the 30-day fast. “As the blessed month of Ramadan gracefully comes to an end, our hearts are filled with…

Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has revealed that his father initially opposed his decision to pursue a career in music. In a recent interview with YouTuber Korty EO, the Sungba crooner recounted how his relationship with his father, Fatai Odunsi, became strained when he decided to follow his musical ambitions. “My dad and I were so close when I was younger. But it got to a time when I wanted to leave home to do what I’m doing now but my father said ‘No.’ I left regardless,” Asake said, describing how he absconded to chase his dream…

Veteran Pete Edochie has claimed that he played a pivotal role in the victories of six Nigerian politicians during the 2023 general elections through prayer. The acclaimed actor revealed that the politicians had visited his home in Enugu, bringing gifts of rams and kolanuts to seek his blessings ahead of the elections. According to Edochie, all six ultimately emerged victorious. “Two years ago, six people that were running for political offices came to my house, they brought me a big ram and kolanuts, I prayed for them and they all won their elections,” he said. Edochie attributed their success to…

Steven Gerrard, the legendary former Liverpool captain, has admitted he regrets the club missed out on signing Declan Rice. Rice, now an integral part of Arsenal’s midfield, joined the Gunners from West Ham United three years ago for a reported fee exceeding £100 million. Since then, the England international has developed into one of the world’s leading midfielders. Speaking to TNT Sports, Gerrard praised Rice’s progression and tactical acumen, saying: “He is going from strength to strength. Rice has become one of the best in the world, and I wish Liverpool had signed him. David Moyes has really schooled him…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State has dismissed speculation regarding a possible defection by Bala Mohammed from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying it has no official information on the matter. Speaking on the issue, the Bauchi APC chairman, Muhammad A. Hassan Tilde, stressed that the party would not comment on behalf of the governor. “If it is being said that someone is coming to the APC, the person concerned should be asked. It is not the party’s place to answer that,” he said. Tilde reiterated that joining a political party is a personal decision and emphasised that…

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has voiced doubts over his ability to secure the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a video message shared with his supporters, Obi acknowledged that obtaining the party’s nomination is not guaranteed. “Someone asked me how I know for sure that the ADC will give me the presidential ticket. I cannot be certain. What matters is that we are committed to a cause,” he said. Reflecting on his political journey, Obi admitted to moments of uncertainty, noting the challenges of sustaining momentum within Nigeria’s opposition politics.…

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, held a closed-door meeting on Tuesday night with a delegation from the office of Abba Kabir Yusuf, shortly after hosting top government officials for an Iftar at his historic Gidan Rumfa palace. The private meeting has intensified speculation over the state government’s stance in the ongoing emirship dispute between Sanusi II and Aminu Ado Bayero, which has kept Kano’s traditional throne under legal contest. Confirming the development via a Facebook post early Wednesday, the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, said the delegation comprised the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ibrahim; the Chief…