Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has openly criticized the involvement of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in a key moment during their hard-fought 2-1 win over Newcastle United. The turning point came when referee Jarred Gillett initially awarded Arsenal a penalty after Viktor Gyökeres appeared to be fouled inside the box by Nick Pope. However, VAR advised Gillett to review the incident on the pitchside monitor. After a closer look, the referee overturned his original decision, ruling that Pope had managed to get a touch on the ball before the contact. Speaking after the match, Arteta expressed his disappointment at the…
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Arsenal kept their Premier League title hopes alive with a dramatic comeback victory over Newcastle United, reducing Liverpool’s lead at the summit to just two points. The Gunners headed into Sunday’s clash knowing that Liverpool’s unbeaten run had already ended following their 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace the previous day. Mikel Arteta’s men were determined to take full advantage of the slip-up — and they delivered. Despite Arsenal’s dominance in the early stages, it was Newcastle who struck first. Nick Woltemade gave the Magpies the lead against the run of play, sending the home fans into celebration. But the second…
Over the weekend, the Global Citizen Festival in New York witnessed a moment that left Afrobeats lovers buzzing worldwide. Nigerian stars Rema and Ayra Starr stirred fresh dating rumors after sharing a brief but striking kiss on stage. Ayra Starr, one of the festival’s headliners, thrilled fans when she paused mid-performance to introduce Rema to the stage. The duo immediately captivated the audience, performing Rema’s global smash “Calm Down” (the Selena Gomez remix) and his hit track “Baby.” Their chemistry was undeniable—smiles, playful energy, and a natural connection flowed as they entertained the crowd. But the real shocker came at…
The Ogun State Government has strongly criticized Senator Gbenga Daniel for his recent comments against Governor Dapo Abiodun regarding the rehabilitation of the 260-meter Paddy Arikawe Oye-Igbimo Road in Sagamu. In a statement released by the governor’s media aide, Kayode Akinmade, the government described Daniel’s remarks as “reckless and misleading,” accusing the former governor of seeking cheap popularity and deliberately twisting facts. According to Akinmade, the contractor handling the road project had begun work without officially notifying the state authorities. He explained that the only directive from the government was for the contractor to regularize its operations and comply with…
The Kebbi State Government has strongly denied reports suggesting that the state ranked lowest in the 2025 National Examinations Council (NECO) performance rating. In a press statement released over the weekend, Dr. Halima M. Bande, Commissioner for Basic Education, described the circulating reports as misleading and inaccurate. According to Dr. Bande, Kebbi State public schools completely withdrew from NECO examinations in 2022, shifting their focus to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) instead. “For the past four years, public schools in Kebbi State have not participated in NECO examinations. Therefore, any attempt to rank Kebbi State in the 2025 NECO…
In yet another wave of violence, armed bandits stormed Ogba-Ayo community in Oke-Ode town, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, leaving several residents dead in a Sunday morning assault. The attack, which occurred around 7:35 am on Sunday, led to the death of the Baale (community leader), his two children, and several others, sparking fear and panic among locals. According to security sources, a well-known figure in the area, Dr. Femi, popularly called Baba Gold, along with two others, has been declared missing following the incident. A Region Under Siege Communities across Ifelodun LGA have come under repeated bandit…
The Department of State Services (DSS) in Kaduna has confirmed the arrest of a social media activist, Abubakar Muhammad, widely known as Sultan. His arrest followed a formal complaint accusing him of using fake social media accounts to harass and extort a citizen. According to DSS Kaduna Command, Sultan was picked up on September 27, 2025, at Layin Dan-Masani, Rigachikun, in Igabi Local Government Area. Allegations Against Sultan Investigations by DSS cyber experts revealed that Sultan allegedly operated phishing accounts with the handles: @OZugwai40986 on X (formerly Twitter) @Zugwai75 on Instagram These accounts were reportedly used to threaten the complainant,…
The Special Adviser to the Governor of Ebonyi State on Inter-Party Affairs, Mr. Sunday Nwanbam, has reaffirmed that the administration of Governor Francis Nwifuru maintains a cordial and inclusive relationship with all political parties in the state. He made this known while reacting to allegations that members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were attacked during a meeting at the People’s Club, Abakaliki. Nwanbam dismissed the report as inaccurate and misleading, stressing that the government does not engage in witch-hunting opposition members. “No ADC member was attacked or arrested by any government official or security operative. Ebonyi is enjoying political…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has intensified security efforts following the mysterious disappearance of one of its official vehicles from the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The missing car, a Toyota Buffalo Land Cruiser with registration number NPF 5594 D and chassis number JTELU71JX0B027126, was reported stolen on July 28, 2025. The incident was confirmed through an internal wireless memo circulated by the Katsina State Police Command and relayed from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID). According to the report, the SUV—allocated to the Department of Operations at Louis Edet House (Force Headquarters)—was discovered missing after it was allegedly removed from…
The Lagos Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has taken a bold step by constituting an independent panel of inquiry to investigate the devastating fire outbreak at AfriLand Towers, Broad Street, Lagos, which killed several people, including a member of the association. The panel has been given 21 days to deliver its findings, though the timeline may be extended if needed. Why NBA is Leading the Inquiry Speaking on the tragedy, NBA Lagos Chairman, Uchenna Akingbade, said the association is acting in line with its responsibility to defend the rule of law and safeguard human rights—especially the right to…