Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has openly admitted that Liverpool are the frontrunners for the Premier League title this season, following their stunning record-breaking signing of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. The Gunners narrowly missed out on the title last season, finishing behind Arne Slot’s Liverpool. But the Reds have strengthened even further, sealing a £125 million deadline-day deal for the Swedish striker — a move that now stands as the most expensive transfer in British football history. Speaking during his Friday press conference, Arteta acknowledged the massive impact Isak brings to Liverpool’s squad. “Well, they are the strongest for sure,”…
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Czech First League side Slavia Prague have officially confirmed the signing of highly-rated Nigerian midfielder, Mubarak Suleiman, on a permanent transfer. The promising youngster arrives at the club from Right 2 Win Academy, one of Nigeria’s well-known football development centers and a partner institution of the Czech outfit. Although the full details of Suleiman’s contract remain undisclosed, reports confirm that the 18-year-old impressed the Slavia Prague coaching staff during a trial spell, earning him a spot in the team. For now, the central midfielder will feature with the Slavia Prague B team, where he is expected to continue his development.…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that a person suspected of involvement in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is currently in custody. Trump made the disclosure during an interview on Fox News on Friday, describing the development as “preliminary” but insisting that it was the individual authorities had been seeking. According to Trump, a law enforcement officer who also serves as a minister contacted the father of the suspect, leading to the individual being handed over to authorities. However, at the time of this report, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other law enforcement agencies…
A Magistrate Court in Wuse, Abuja, has granted bail to Inspector Adebiyi Adenusi, a 48-year-old police officer who was dismissed and detained following a controversial comment he made in a WhatsApp group. Adenusi, who had served in the Nigeria Police Force for 23 years, was arrested on June 23, 2025, and taken into custody at the Force Intelligence Department (FID). His detention followed remarks suggesting that officers consider going on strike to demand better welfare packages for both serving and retired personnel. How It Started According to reports, Adenusi’s ordeal began in a WhatsApp group named Intelligence Information Unit, created…
The Chairman of the Wuse Market Traders Association in Abuja, Mr. Okorie Ikechukwu-Raphael, has cautioned traders against arbitrary price hikes, stressing that excessive profiteering worsens the economic hardship faced by millions of Nigerians. Speaking to journalists on Friday, Ikechukwu-Raphael said while government policies are beginning to bring relative stability to the economy, the actions of some traders could undermine these efforts. He condemned situations where traders inflate prices to make as much as 300 percent profit on goods, urging them to show empathy. “Business should have a human face. Sell at reasonable rates so that citizens can breathe. Nigerians must…
A shocking incident has emerged from Abuja, where Mary Moore, widow of an American citizen, was kidnapped on September 8, 2025, in Wuse Zone 3. Moore was on her way to board an evening flight to Lagos for her scheduled US immigration visa interview, but her journey was cut short in the most terrifying way. According to Moore, her initial Air Peace flight was set for 4:30 PM but later rescheduled to 8:30 PM. While waiting, she stopped at Zone 3 to exchange about $2,000 for her trip. At around 5:30 PM, while trying to book a ride to the…
Chelsea could be without star midfielder Cole Palmer once again as the Blues prepare for their upcoming Premier League clash against Brentford. Manager Enzo Maresca revealed that Palmer is still not back to full training after picking up a knock earlier this month. The 22-year-old limped off during the pre-match warm-up before Chelsea’s emphatic 5-1 victory over West Ham and was also absent in their 2-0 win against Fulham before the international break. Speaking during his press conference, Maresca explained: “Cole took part in the session yesterday for the first time. Not the entire session. We have one more session,…
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has taken a firm stance against financial indiscipline by barring five clubs from registering for the upcoming 2025/26 season. The affected teams are: Gombe United Heartland FC Lobi Stars Akwa United Sunshine Stars According to a circular signed by the league’s Chief Operating Officer, Danlami Alanana, the decision was made because these clubs failed to settle financial obligations owed to players, coaches, and administrators. The NNL stressed that no club with unresolved debt cases will be allowed to participate in the new season until they provide verifiable proof of payment and compliance with rulings from…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has revealed that toxicological tests carried out on the flight crew of an Air Peace aircraft that veered off the runway at Port Harcourt International Airport on June 13, 2025, returned positive results for drugs and alcohol. In a preliminary report released on Friday, the Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance Bureau, Mrs. Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, confirmed that both the captain and first officer were indicted after tests showed traces of alcohol consumption. Additionally, a member of the cabin crew tested positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) – the psychoactive compound found in cannabis. According…
Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has officially embarked on a bold journey to set a new Guinness World Record by preparing the world’s largest pot of jollof rice, using an astonishing 250 bags of rice. The record-breaking attempt kicked off at Eko Hotel, Lagos, where thousands of fans and supporters gathered to witness the historic cooking challenge. This comes after Hilda’s global recognition in 2023 when she smashed the record for the longest cooking marathon, placing Nigerian cuisine in the global spotlight. Before the cooking began, Hilda shared a heartfelt moment with her mother, both bowing in prayer for strength, endurance,…