Author: Mohammad Adamu

US President Donald Trump has flatly rejected Iran’s response to Washington’s latest peace proposal, declaring the terms “totally unacceptable” and deepening fears of a wider conflict that sent oil prices surging toward triple digits in early Asian trade on Monday. Tehran submitted its counteroffer to American mediators on Sunday, warning that it would retaliate against any fresh US strikes and demanding an end to the presence of foreign warships in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has already imposed a partial blockade. Trump, responding swiftly via his Truth Social platform, left little room for diplomatic ambiguity.”I have just read the…

Barcelona clinched their 29th La Liga title and second in succession with a commanding 2-0 victory over Real Madrid in a sun-soaked El Clásico at Camp Nou on Sunday, leaving their fierce rivals staring down the barrel of a second consecutive trophyless season. Marcus Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, opened the scoring with a stunning free-kick into the top-left corner before Ferran Torres doubled the advantage inside 18 minutes, effectively ending the contest — and the title race — before the half-hour mark. The result moved Hansi Flick’s side an unassailable 14 points clear of second-placed Madrid with three…

Leandro Trossard’s late goal handed Arsenal a hard-fought 1-0 victory over West Ham United at London Stadium on Sunday, moving the Gunners five points clear at the top of the Premier League. The Belgian winger struck in the 83rd minute to settle an intense London derby and hand Mikel Arteta’s side a crucial three points in their bid for a first league title in over two decades. West Ham made Arsenal work for every moment, but the hosts were denied a deserved equaliser deep into stoppage time when a 95th-minute goal was ruled out following a foul on goalkeeper David…

The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards held Saturday night at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, brought glamour, emotional speeches and surprise victories — but also a wave of controversial losses that immediately ignited debate across social media. While “My Father’s Shadow” dominated the ceremony with five major awards, several high-profile actors, filmmakers, content creators and widely celebrated productions walked away empty-handed, leaving fans frustrated. Here is a full breakdown of the night’s biggest snubs:Funke Akindele – ‘Behind The Scenes’Perhaps the most discussed snub of the night. Akindele lost the Best Supporting Actress category to Linda…

Former Botswana President Festus Mogae, who led the southern African nation from 1998 to 2008 and earned global recognition for his response to the HIV/AIDS crisis, has died at the age of 86. Current President Duma Boko announced the development on Friday, describing Mogae as a remarkable leader whose commitment to Botswana remained unwavering throughout his lifetime. An economist trained in Britain, Mogae oversaw years of economic growth and political stability during his two terms in office. In 2008, he received the prestigious Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership.Botswana has declared three days of national mourning, with flags ordered…

Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema and South African singer Tyla are among a star-studded lineup of global artists confirmed to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles. FIFA announced the full lineup on Saturday, revealing that Rema and Tyla will share the stage with American rapper Future, pop icon Katy Perry, Brazilian singer Anitta, and BLACKPINK member LISA at the Los Angeles Stadium. The football governing body disclosed that the 2026 tournament, which expands to 104 matches across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States, will open with three separate ceremonies across the…

The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has appointed David Fizdale as the new head coach of the senior men’s national basketball team, D’Tigers. Fizdale arrives with significant NBA pedigree, having previously held head coaching positions with the Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks. The American tactician has expressed enthusiasm about his new role, crediting former D’Tigers coach Mike Brown as the man who convinced him to take the job, I’m super excited. I have Mike Brown to thank, who coached the team before and the year they beat the U.S. and played in Japan, Fizdale said. Mike brought it up to…

Air Peace has temporarily suspended its Lagos–London Gatwick service after a routine post-boarding check uncovered a minor technical fault on the aircraft. The airline disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, noting that the fault was detected after passengers had already boarded, prompting an immediate withdrawal of the aircraft from service. Engineers were deployed to attend to the issue while all passengers were safely disembarked.”Following the completion of passenger boarding, a routine post-boarding technical check identified a minor aircraft fault that required immediate attention,” the airline said.Air Peace said the decision to ground the flight, though inconvenient, was consistent with…

Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes has been named the 2025/26 Football Writers’ Association Player of the Year, beating Arsenal’s Declan Rice by 28 votes, with Erling Haaland finishing third. The Portuguese midfielder becomes the first United player to win the award in 16 years, since Wayne Rooney claimed it in 2010, and only the ninth overall in the club’s history. Fernandes claimed over 45% of votes cast by the 900-member association — the only United player on the shortlist — continuing a proud Portuguese tradition in the award, following Cristiano Ronaldo’s two wins and Ruben Dias’ victory. The award caps a…

The World Health Organisation on Friday moved to calm global fears over hantavirus, confirming that a KLM flight attendant exposed to an infected cruise ship passenger has tested negative for the disease. The development came as countries prepared repatriation flights for passengers stranded aboard the stricken MV Hondius. Three passengers from the Dutch-flagged vessel — a Dutch couple and a German woman — have died, while others have fallen ill with the rare disease, which ordinarily spreads among rodents. The Andes virus, the only hantavirus strain capable of person-to-person transmission, has been confirmed among those who tested positive, fuelling international…