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Arsenal secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Tuesday night. This win strengthens their push in the Premier League title race. The decisive moment came early, when Bukayo Saka struck in the ninth minute, calmly finishing to give the visitors an advantage they would protect for the remainder of the contest. Brighton responded with energy and enjoyed spells of possession, pressing for an equaliser in front of their home crowd. However, Arsenal remained disciplined at the back, absorbing pressure and limiting clear-cut chances. Mikel Arteta’s side showed resilience and tactical control to see out the…

Chima Azubuike The Deputy Governor of Gombe State, Manassah Jatau, on Tuesday inaugurated a 19-member State Taskforce Committee to tackle the misuse, abuse, and theft of nutritional commodities, directing members to ensure transparency, accountability, and strict oversight in the distribution of life-saving supplies across the state. Speaking during the inauguration at the Deputy Governor’s Office Conference Hall, Jatau said the initiative reflects the administration’s firm resolve to protect critical nutrition interventions meant for vulnerable children and other at-risk groups. He stressed that nutrition commodities, particularly those procured for the treatment and prevention of malnutrition, must reach intended beneficiaries without diversion…

Ghana head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren says his team is ready to challenge Nigeria for the African crown at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria’s Super Falcons are the reigning champions. The Falcons won their 10th continental title at the 2024 tournament in Morocco, extending their record as Africa’s most successful women’s team. They have already qualified for this year’s WAFCON, which will again take place in Morocco later this month. Under coach Justine Madugu, Nigeria will start as favourites. They defeated strong sides like South Africa, Zambia and hosts Morocco on their way to lifting…

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei, is among the leading contenders to succeed his father as the new head of the Islamic Republic. Khamenei’s successor is set to be named by the top clerical body, the Assembly of Experts, with one of its members, Ahmad Khatami, telling Iranian state media on Wednesday that they hoped to vote “at the earliest opportunity.” Contenders for the top position include Alireza Arafi, one of the three members of the interim council running the country, hardliner Mohsen Araki, and even Hassan Khomeini, the grandson of the founder of the…

Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Rob Edwards has revealed how his decision to play a jokey-card off the bench paid off with Tolu Arokodare‘s involvement, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old played nine minutes in Wolves’ 2-0 win against Aston Villa last weekend, but was given half an hour at the Molineux against Liverpool. The game was goalless, but Arokodare’s brilliant hold-up play, especially how he outmuscled Virgil Van Dijk, led to Rodrigo Gomes’ opener against Arne Slot’s side. Mohamed Salah levelled the scores five minutes later, but the three-time English Premier League winners would have the last laugh. Brazilian midfielder Andre Trindade…

The Anambra State Government has approved and awarded various contracts totaling about ₦604 million for road and other key infrastructural projects aimed at driving social cohesion, economic growth, and improving the lives of its citizens across the state. This is just as the state government also approved the three primary events for the swearing-in of the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo and his deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, for a second term and established several subcommittees to ensure smooth execution. According to a press statement released on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, said the three events are an interdenominational…

Chima Azubuike Media professionals, journalists and social media influencers in Gombe State have been urged to take the lead in promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and intensify efforts to combat stigma, gender-based violence and discrimination in their communities. The call was made during a quarterly engagement meeting held on February 22, 2026, organised by Jhpiego in partnership with Kishimi Shelter and Care Foundation, with support from Johns Hopkins University. Speaking at the meeting, the Field Officer, Josephine Ogenyi, said the engagement was aimed at strengthening the capacity of media practitioners to report accurately, ethically and responsibly on…

Former Bayern Munich player Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Quentin Timber are both set to hand Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi his first start for Olympique Marseille, Soccernet.ng reports.  Reports suggest the Nigerian talent could make his first Ligue 1 start for Olympique Marseille in their upcoming clash with Toulouse FC. Nnadi, who only recently made his debut against Olympique Lyon, could now be trusted with a starting role due to key absences in Marseille’s midfield. Tochukwu Nnadi during Nigeria vs Uganda clash. Copyright: IMAGO/SulaimanxPoojaxAdebayo The 22-year-old, signed from Zulte Waregem in February for around €6 million, has spent his early weeks…

Victor Osimhen will return to the Galatasaray squad for this weekend’s huge Super Lig derby against Beşiktaş, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles striker was rested on Tuesday night when Galatasaray faced Alanyaspor in the Turkish Cup. Osimhen had scored the third goal in Galatasaray’s 3-1 league win over Alanyaspor last weekend, taking his tally to 10 league goals this season. But with Galatasaray needing only a draw to qualify from the group stage of the Turkish Cup, coach Okan Buruk decided to leave his star striker at home. Victor Osimhen. Copyright: IMAGO Even without Osimhen, Galatasaray were comfortable at the…

Francis Mercier and Magic System members, including lead singer A’salfo in an orange Ivory Coast jersey, posing together. Photo Credit: Magic System/Instagram Do you remember that song from the late 90s that had absolutely everyone on their feet — children, adults, grandparents — dancing like their lives depended on it? Nobody fully understood the lyrics, but that melody did not care. “Premier Gaou” by Magic System was that song, and it has just gone Platinum in France. And not just the original. The 2023 Afro-house remix by Haitian DJ and producer Francis Mercier and Nitefreak is the version that earned…