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Gabriel Martinelli struck a dramatic 95th-minute equaliser to rescue Arsenal from defeat against Premier League rivals Manchester City in a pulsating clash at the Emirates on Sunday. Erling Haaland had given City an early lead, but Pep Guardiola’s unusually cautious substitutions culminating in the withdrawal of his star striker invited…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has neutralised more than 25 terrorists in a coordinated night operation conducted in Bula, Yobe State, and the Banki axis of Borno State. The operation, which took place on September 18, 2025, followed credible intelligence provided by ground troops, according to a statement…
Liverpool stretched their perfect Premier League start with a 2-1 win over Everton, tightening their stranglehold on the Merseyside derby and opening up a six-point lead at the top of the table. First-half goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike rewarded the defending champions’ dominance, enough to secure a fifth…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has vowed to impose stiff sanctions on Qatar Airways over the alleged mistreatment of a Nigerian passenger and repeated disregard for the country’s aviation regulations. The NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, revealed the move in a statement posted Friday…
Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, has dropped 11 spots in the latest FIBA World Rankings, now ranked 53rd globally and 8th in Africa, following their quarter-final exit at the AfroBasket 2025 tournament held in Luanda, Angola. The team’s FIBA points fell from 297.8 in March 2025 to 248.7, marking one…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State will address residents in a statewide broadcast at 6:00 p.m. today, following his return to Port Harcourt after the end of a six-month emergency rule in the state. Fubara made the announcement while speaking to journalists at the Government House in Port Harcourt on…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite strike, with members expected to resume work on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Dr. George Ebong, President of the FCT chapter, confirmed the suspension during an interview with Channels Television…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Kaduna State on Friday afternoon for a one-day working visit, touching down at the Kaduna International Airport around 1:00 p.m. The President was warmly received by Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, alongside Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, federal ministers, senators, and other senior government…
overnor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State returned to the state capital, Port Harcourt, on Friday, following the official end of the six-month emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu. Fubara touched down at the Port Harcourt International Airport at approximately 12:19 p.m., over 24 hours after President Tinubu formally lifted…
The Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils and Ancillary Matters has appealed to the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), FCT chapter, to immediately suspend their ongoing indefinite strike. During an emergency meeting held on Thursday, the committee—chaired by Senator David Jimkuta (Taraba South)—met with leaders of…
