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Arsenal are Premier League champions for the first time since Arsène Wenger’s Invincibles in 2004 after Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth. It caps a remarkable achievement for Mikel Arteta in his first managerial role, the Spaniard who has transformed Arsenal into contenders since taking over from Unai Emery in December 2019.His team have finished second in the last three …

Sunshine Stars U-19 produced one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 Federation President Cup after defeating Nigerian Premier Football League side Niger Tornadoes 2-1 in Ilorin to book their place in the round of 32. The young Akure team stunned the 2019 Federation Cup runners-up with two quick goals in the first half at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl …

A policeman patrols the street during gubernatorial elections, in Kaduna, Nigeria, Thursday, April 28, 2011. Small crowds of voters voted nervously Thursday in two states in oil-rich Nigeria, hit hard by religious unrest that has killed at least 500 people following the national presidential election. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba) The Kano State Police Command has launched the operations office of its …

Senator representing Plateau Central Senatorial District, Diket Plang failed to secure the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. The senatorial district comprises Kanke, Pankshin, Kanam, Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas of Plateau State. The lawmaker lost the APC primaries held in the five LGAs that make up his zone The Returning Officer for the …

Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has become the first African artist to reach 11 billion streams on Spotify. This achievement marks another milestone in the singer’s musical career. Music data handle @ChaftsAfrica, made the announcement on X, (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday and called Wizkid the first African artist to achieve the milestone. The post read: “The …

The son of Mango founder Isak Andic has been arrested in connection with his father’s death. Jonathan Andic, 45, was arrested on Tuesday by Catalan police as part of a renewed investigation into the fashion mogul’s death, which was initially treated as an accident but later reopened. Isak, 71, died in December 2024 after falling down a ravine while walking …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman. Mamman was recently found guilty and sentenced to 75 years imprisonment in absentia by the Federal High Court, Abuja, for a N33.8 billion fraud. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said at a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja that Mamman was arrested in Rigasa, Kaduna State …

Arsenal emerged as 2025-26 Premier League champions after second-placed Manchester City failed to beat Bournemouth in a crucial game on Tuesday night. Trailing by five points, Manchester City need a win over Bournemouth to keep their hopes alive until the final day of the season on Sunday. But Junior Kroupi’s superb goal in the 38th minute gave the hosts the …

The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia declared Tuesday 26 May 2026 as Arafat Day, while Eid-el-Adha will be celebrated the following day, Wednesday 27 May. The announcement followed the sighting of the crescent moon marking the start of Dhul Hijjah 1447AH in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. According to a statement published by the Saudi Press Agency, Monday, May 18, …

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LSTMA) has expressed deep sorrow over a tragic road accident on the Third Mainland Bridge that claimed the life of a police officer on Saturday. The fatal accident occurred around Adekunle axis towards Iyana Oworo when the driver of a Lexus vehicle with registration number EPE 765 JN reportedly crashed into a police officer …