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Ex-France striker, Thierry Henry, has told Arsenal that they cannot make any excuses as the Premier League title race hots up. According to Henry, injuries and the crazy fixture schedule are also affecting other clubs. The Gunners have been on the verge of an injury crisis at several points this season. But Mikel Arteta’s men are however top of the log, sitting two points ahead of Manchester City “Injuries, the busy calendar – let’s not talk about that. Everybody has their own problems. Let’s see who’s going to be there at the end,” Henry told BetWay “I won’t change my…

Speakers at the seventh International Conference on Entrepreneurship at Mountain Top University have urged Nigerian students and institutions to embrace artificial intelligence, digital skills, and industry collaboration, as the future of work evolves rapidly. The event attracted academics, innovators, and industry leaders. A statement by MTU on Monday highlighted guest lecturer Dr Kola Olatinwo, stating that AI is no longer optional for young entrepreneurs, warning that failure to adopt emerging technologies could leave Nigeria behind in global innovation. Olatinwo said, “AI provides an opportunity to reduce costs, reduce staffing burdens, and solve real-life problems. Students must begin to think like…

‎President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve the extension of the implementation of the 2025 Appropriation Act to March 31, 2026, as part of efforts to end the practice of running multiple budgets simultaneously.‎‎The request was contained in a letter dated December 18 and read on Friday during a special plenary of the House of Representatives by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas.‎‎Tinubu explained that the new request supersedes an earlier communication dated December 16, 2025, and was submitted to address persistent overlaps in Nigeria’s budget execution cycle.‎‎According to him, the move forms part of broader fiscal reform measures…

The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested the leader of the notorious ‘Sai Mallam’ cult group and a suspected serial rapist linked to the abuse of dozens of young girls. Briefing journalists on Friday, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Musa, said the operations were part of sustained efforts to restore peace and dismantle organised criminal groups terrorising communities across the state. According to the commissioner, the ‘Sai Mallam’ group had in recent months generated widespread fear in several parts of Sokoto through alleged fraud, intimidation and fetish practices. “You may recall our press release of November 29, 2025,…

The Ogun State government is making steady progress in road infrastructure development spanning various communities. With its aggressive drive toward achieving the objective of connecting every part of the state, there has been a significant relief for most parts hitherto neglected by the previous governments. For so many reasons, road interconnectivity forms the major agenda of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration. Beyond its immediate benefit of boosting the local economy, the aim is to create an enabling environment for industrial transformation. The State’s status as a leading investment destination in the country is directly linked to projects like inter-community road connectivity,…

The President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chief Emeka Obegolu (SAN), has raised concern over the tough business climate in Nigeria, warning that the economy is contracting as businesses continue to shut down across the country. Speaking at the 2025 Media Parley on National Security, Ranching Reforms and Satellite Monitoring for an Improved Business Environment, Obegolu disclosed that the chamber receives employment applications daily, a development he said reflects rising job losses and declining economic activities. In his address at the parley, he said, “Businesses are closing down. Even as a chamber of commerce, we receive applications…

The National Executive Council of the National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners has called for urgent reforms to salvage Nigeria’s struggling healthcare system, emphasising that a motivated medical workforce is vital to national progress. Beyond the pressing issue of brain drain, the NAGGMDP also highlighted broader challenges threatening industrial harmony in the health sector, including insecurity, unsustainable workloads, and burnout. The National President of the association, Dr Anas Idris, stated this on Sunday in Abeokuta as part of a communique issued by the NEC following the one-week Medical Year celebration of the Nigerian Medical Association held in…

‎Mikel Arteta believes his transformation of Arsenal has put the Gunners in a position to win major trophies as he celebrates six years as manager.‎‎Victory at Arteta’s former club, Everton, on Saturday will guarantee Arsenal are top of the Premier League at Christmas as they aim to win the title for the first time since 2003/04.‎‎An FA Cup success early in the Spaniard’s reign is the only major trophy Arteta has delivered, but he has turned Arsenal back into Premier League title contenders and Champions League regulars.‎‎They failed to finish in the Premier League’s top four for six consecutive years…

Nigeria’s global influence is accelerating, and in 2025, a new wave of leaders, innovators, creatives, and changemakers is driving that rise. From reform-minded politicians to cultural powerhouses redefining African identity, these individuals are not only visible — they are shaping how the world sees Nigeria. This year’s spotlight reflects a blend of international acclaim and real impact at home: Nigerians featured on TIME and Forbes lists, tech ecosystems expanded with government backing, and music, film, and fashion continued to dominate global markets. With growing youth participation and bold private-sector investments, influence in Nigeria now extends far beyond traditional politics. It…

The people of Chanchanji in Takum, Taraba State, need attention. Once-peaceful farming communities have been reduced to ash, and thousands of displaced families crowd makeshift camps where hunger, disease, and uncertainty persist like a second wave of violence, JUWE OLUWAFEMI writes At one of the Internally Displaced Persons camps in Amadu along the Takum–Wukari highway, an elderly woman holds a blood-soaked shirt as if it were the last thread binding her to life. Under a mango tree that barely shields her from the sun, 82-year-old Mama Martina Yev sits among hundreds of displaced people, repeating the same sentence every few…