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Arsenal have been crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City failed to beat Bournemouth on Tuesday night, ending one of the closest title races in recent memory. Eli Junior Kroupi’s 39th strike almost handed Bournemouth a crucial victory but a late Erling Haaland strike denied the Cherries victory and ultimately settled the title race in favour of the Gunners. Mikel Arteta’s side secured the title without kicking a ball after City drew at the Vitality Stadium, leaving the defending champions unable to catch Arsenal heading into the final weekend of the 2025/26 season.…
Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has condemned the brutal murder of a teacher and the killing of an elderly woman, describing it as appaling and devastating. Writing on his X platform, Obi stated that certain events can shatter a society to such an extent that words fail to convey the shock. He said the brutal murder of a teacher and the appalling rape and killing of an elderly woman are among these tragedies. He said, “These occurrences are not isolated but indicative of a more profound moral and social decline. “How did we arrive at this point? How did…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has appointed former Governor of Ebonyi State, Senator Sam Egwu, as chairman of its screening committee for presidential, governorship, senatorial, and House of Representatives aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu. According to the statement, the 17-member committee is scheduled to be inaugurated at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, as part of the party’s preparations for the next general elections. Egwu, a former two-term governor of Ebonyi State and former senator, is expected to lead the…
The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has arrested two suspected members of a kidnapping and armed robbery syndicate over the alleged abduction of an elderly man in Kaduna State. The suspects, identified as Yusuf Rabo and Musa Adamu, were arrested during an investigation into the kidnapping of Alhaji Rabo Jelani, who was reportedly abducted for ransom by individuals believed to be close to him. A statement by the Nigerian police force said investigations revealed that Yusuf Rabo allegedly conspired with Musa Adamu and Ali Haruna, the victim’s grandson who is currently on the run, to carry out the abduction over claims…
Nigerians Afrobeat singer, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake and Tems have been nominated for the 2026 BET Awards. The awards ceremony which will be held in Los Angeles on June 28 2026, will be hosted by comedian Druski and air live on ET on BET. Nominations for the annual awards were unveiled on Tuesday, with some Nigerian artistes receiving recognition across music categories. Following their collaborative project and a series of chart-topping releases, Asake and Wizkid earned a joint nomination in Best Group category. Tems who bagged three nomination, was nominated as one of the Africa’s most celebrated nominees, Best Female…
Brazilian forward Neymar has vowed that he and his teammates will fight with their lives to bring the 2026 World Cup to his country. Neymar spoke in a trending video posted on social media as he shared his thoughts after getting named in Brazil’s squad to compete in the World Cup. His dream of competing in his fourth World Cup came true after Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti included his name in the squad earlier. Reacting, Neymar said, “We will fight with our lives to bring the World Cup back to Brazil. “It’s incredible what happened. Another World Cup. How…
Chelsea beat Tottenham 2-1 on Tuesday to leave Roberto De Zerbi’s men in danger of relegation from the Premier League with one game left of the season. Enzo Fernandez opened the scoring in the 18th minute, curling home from outside the box, and Andrey Santos doubled the home side’s lead midway through the second half. Tottenham gave themselves hope in the 74th minute when Richarlison converted from close range after Pape Matar Sarr’s backheel. Spurs poured forward in search of an equaliser but could not find another goal. The result gives renewed hope to West Ham, who are 18th in…
The Oyo State Fire Service has rescued a 75-year-old man who fell into a deep well at Igbo Ologun along Irawo Road in Atisbo Local Government Area of the state. The Chairman of the Fire Services Agency and Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Fire Service Reform, Moroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday. He said the incident occurred on Monday, May 18, when the fire service received a distress call around 6:26 pm that a man had fallen into a well while attempting to recover a fetching bucket. According to him, a rescue team led…
A former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, on Tuesday withdrew from the All Progressives Congress governorship primary election in Gombe State, citing alleged violations of the Electoral Act 2026 and irregularities in the party’s electoral process. Pantami announced his withdrawal in a statement issued by Barrister Ibrahim Attahir on behalf of the Pantamiyya Movement. The former minister said his decision followed extensive consultations with stakeholders and concerns over the credibility of the primary election scheduled for May 21, 2026. “Prof. Pantami has taken the difficult decision to withdraw from the APC governorship primary election scheduled for 21…
Just four years ago, Arsenal were wallowing in recriminations and regret after finishing 24 points behind Premier League champions Manchester City. Pipped to a Champions League place by arch-rivals Tottenham on the final day of the 2021/22 campaign, it seemed unlikely to many Arsenal fans that Mikel Arteta would ever lead them out of the wilderness. Yet on Tuesday, Gunners boss Arteta completed his quest to take the club back to the promised land as Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth sealed a long-awaited Premier League title. Arsenal’s 14th English title is their first since Arsene Wenger’s “Invincibles” went unbeaten…
