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Arsenal’s history of signing players directly from Real Madrid is a short one, but it has produced some unforgettable names. With the Gunners linked with another potential blockbuster move for Vinícius Júnior, attention has turned back to the club’s previous deals with the Spanish giants. From a World Cup winner who arrived past his peak to a captain who has become the face of Arsenal’s revival, here are the five players Arsenal have signed from Real Madrid, according to a ranking published by Planet Football on Monday. 5. Davor Šuker Davor Šuker arrived at Highbury in 1999 after helping Real…

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the publication of its presidential candidate by the Independent National Electoral Commission has ended months of speculation over the party’s participation in the 2027 presidential election. The party said those who predicted it would fail to produce a candidate had been proven wrong. It described the inclusion of its presidential candidate, Senator Sandy Onor, and his running mate, Babangida Umar, on INEC’s published list of candidates as a major milestone in its preparations for the 2027 general election. In a…

By Rotimi Agbana The Lagos Waste Management Authority has sealed several shops along the Tejuosho-Ojuelegba corridor over indiscriminate waste disposal, as the agency intensified enforcement of environmental sanitation laws aimed at improving cleanliness across the state. The operation, carried out on Sunday, involved the agency’s Waste Investigation, Surveillance and Enforcement team in collaboration with officials of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, popularly known as KAI, OP MESA personnel and the Nigeria Police. The exercise targeted businesses accused of dumping refuse on road medians despite repeated warnings and sustained public sensitisation by the state government. The Lagos State Government has,…

The Nigeria Fencing Federation has unveiled a 12-member para squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships, scheduled to take place from August 9 to 14 at Rugby School Nigeria, Atlantic City, Victoria Island. The team, evenly split between six men and six women, will represent Nigeria in the para events of the Championships. This marks the first time the prestigious competition will be staged in Nigeria, and notably, the first senior fencing tournament to be hosted in Africa. The men’s squad features Oduneye Opeoluwa, Adibe Bright, Owolabi Daniel, Ajani Idowu, Adeniji Michael, and Owoyele Damilola. The women’s team includes Obilor…

Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ready to enter the race for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, despite recent unsuccessful attempts by other top European clubs to lure the Nigerian away from Turkey, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. After already establishing themselves as one of the biggest spenders in Europe this summer, the north London side have now identified the Nigerian international as the missing piece in their attacking puzzle. The north London club have already spent heavily in this window, investing over £230m in new talent. Additions such as Sandro Tonali, Matheus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke have arrived,…

Grok AI predicts a major re-rating for Bitcoin, and this price prediction is unusual in its timeframe, targeting the end of 2027 rather than 2026. From today’s roughly $64,000 levels, well below the 2025 all-time high near $126,000, the bull case runs to $200,000 to $250,000 or higher.The setup rests on sustained ETF inflows and institutional accumulation continuing to build. US spot ETFs already hold approximately 1.2 million BTC, roughly 6% of total supply, with corporate treasuries, pensions, and wealth platforms all expanding their allocations at the same time.Regulatory clarity is named as a second major pillar. US market structure…

The National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos, will collaborate with foot and ankle surgeons from the United Kingdom, the United States, Türkiye, Pakistan and Nigeria to host a week-long specialist foot and ankle surgery training programme and free medical outreach for over 1,000 Lagos residents. In a statement issued by the hospital’s management, the programme, organised in partnership with Steps2Walk and the Global Health Charity and Training Foundation, will run from August 10 to 14, 2026. The hospital stated that the initiative is designed to strengthen the capacity of orthopaedic surgeons through advanced training, practical surgical demonstrations, knowledge sharing, and humanitarian…

Former Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has blamed parents, rather than candidates, for driving examination malpractice in Nigeria. Oloyede described their involvement as the most painful experience of his 10-year tenure at the examination body. Speaking during an interview on ThisDay Live shortly on Sunday, Oloyede said many parents deliberately introduce their children to dishonest practices in a bid to secure admission into higher institutions. He stated, “The most painful period of my experience in JAMB had to do with the level of involvement of parents in organisation of examination malpractice.” “They are introducing…

Super Eagles-eligible forward George Ilenikhena could be heading back to European football just six months after joining Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad, Soccernet.ng reports. The 19-year-old striker, who is rated highly by Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, has become a transfer target for clubs in England, Italy and Germany after struggling for regular playing time in Saudi Arabia.According to transfer expert Sacha Tavolieri, West Ham United, Genoa and Schalke 04 have all made official enquiries about signing the young forward before the summer transfer window closes. Al-Ittihad are said to be willing to approve a loan deal that includes…

Irish boxer Lee Reeves is in a critical but stable condition in hospital after suffering a 10th-round knockout defeat to Gary Cully in their vacant BUI Celtic super-lightweight title bout at Dublin’s 3Arena on Saturday night. The 31-year-old Limerick fighter was stretchered from the ring following the contest and taken to hospital for medical treatment. As reported by BBC Sport, Queensberry Promotions confirmed on Sunday that Reeves remains in a critical but stable condition. “Lee Reeves is still in hospital, in a critical but stable condition “We will know more in the coming days, and our thoughts and prayers remain…