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Former Chelsea star, Marcel Desailly has extended his apologies to Arsenal defender William Saliba after a significant misjudgment regarding the player’s potential in his career. After Arsenal signed Saliba back in 2019, Desailly expressed skepticism about the centre-back’s ability to excel at the Gunners. However, since his integration into Mikel Arteta’s first team, the France international has emerged as one of the standout defenders in the Premier League. “I have to apologise to William Saliba, because I never saw this level of performance coming,” Desailly stated in an interview with Card Player, as reported by Metro UK. “I looked at…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has clarified that the ongoing Permanent Voter Card collection exercise currently underway applies exclusively to the Federal Capital Territory, ahead of the February 21, 2026, Area Council Election. In a statement addressed to residents of other states on its official X handle on Thursday, INEC urged citizens not to rely on unverified information regarding PVC collection in their respective areas. PUNCH Online reports that this clarification comes as part of the commission’s ongoing efforts to ensure transparency, accessibility, and orderly voter registration ahead of the forthcoming local elections in the FCT and nationwide. Recall that…
A fire outbreak gutted a shopping complex and surrounding shops along Amore Street, Ajegunle, Boundary area of Lagos, destroying goods worth millions of naira. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency reported that the incident happened on Wednesday morning According to a preliminary report signed by Permanent Secretary, LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu on Thursday, the fire was reported at about 2:40 a.m. via LASEMA’s 767/112 Toll-Free Emergency Lines, prompting activation of the state’s emergency response plans from its Cappa Base in Oshodi. On arrival at the scene by 3:22 a.m., the LASEMA Response Team observed active flames consuming the one-storey…
The North-Central All Progressives Congress Forum has rejected moves to drop Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general election, warning that such a step would amount to a grave political miscalculation. The Forum’s position was contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by its Chairman, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, following reports that some persons within the ruling party were pushing for Shettima’s replacement. PUNCH Online reports that the speculation was fuelled after the Vice President’s photograph was omitted from a banner bearing images of APC leaders in the North-East during the…
The Nigerian Exchange Limited closed Wednesday’s trading session on a positive note, as equities gained marginally amid broad-based buying interest that lifted market capitalisation by N6.88bn. At the close of trading, the total market capitalisation of listed equities rose to N106.44tn from the N106.43tn recorded in the previous session. At the same time, the All-Share Index inched up by 10.77 points, or 0.01 per cent, to close at 166,267.60, compared with 166,256.83 on Tuesday. Market activity was mixed, as a total of 822.73 million shares valued at N24.93bn were exchanged in 43,514 deals. This represented a 3 per cent improvement…
Organisers of the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, also known as the Prosperity Cup, have announced a partnership deal with Spanish football giants FC Barcelona ahead of the 2026 edition of the football spectacle. Director General of the Prosperity Cup, Ono Akpe disclosed this while briefing journalists at a pre-event press conference held at the Golden Tulip Resort, Onopa, Yenagoa, Bayelsa on Tuesday. Akpe noted that officials of FC Barcelona will arrive Yenagoa on Monday, February 23, through Wednesday, 25, 2026, for an international coaching clinic to be organised in collaboration with the Bayelsa State Ministry of Sports Development and the…
Vietnam began accepting applications for licenses to operate digital asset trading platforms, marking the operational start of the country’s long-planned pilot program for a regulated crypto market.The State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC) officially opened the licensing window on Tuesday, following the issuance of new administrative procedures under Decision No. 96 by the Ministry of Finance of Vietnam, which implements a resolution on piloting a regulated crypto asset market. “Applications for the aforementioned administrative procedures will be accepted beginning January 20, 2026,” the SSC said, framing the move as part of a broader effort to bring crypto under formal regulatory oversight. The…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Red carpet glamour often conjures images of luxury serums and sky-high price tags, but Selena Gomez took a more relatable route for her Golden Globes beauty prep. To create her softly glowing, Old-Hollywood-inspired look, a source told Us Weekly that the star’s makeup routine began with the Dr. Althea PDRN Reju 5000 Cream. The skin-perfecting cream is designed to smooth, hydrate and subtly enhance the complexion before a single drop of foundation gets applied. The result? Skin that looked hydrated…
A high-level delegation of United States officials will visit Nigeria to discuss with the Nigerian government about protecting Christian communities and strengthening counterterrorism efforts. The US State Department disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday that this visit is part of a broader diplomatic tour spanning Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. The tour will run for a week, from 21-29 January. The delegation is led by the Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker, who will also serve as the “head of the US-Nigeria joint working group.” The US government, through the working group, will support Nigeria in combating terrorism…
Ayotomide Labinjoh, the mother of a minor, Anuoluwapo Michelle, at the centre of a renewed paternity controversy involving Davido has publicly responded to comments made by the singer’s father, billionaire businessman Adedeji Adeleke. Ms Labinjoh made the remarks on Instagram on Wednesday adding that she will not be intimidated and demanding that Davido address her directly. PREMIUM TIMES reported earlier on Wednesday that Davido’s father, during a press briefing at his Lagos residence, dismissed the renewed paternity claims and threatened legal action against journalist Kemi Olunloyo. Accusations In her statement, Ms Labinjoh accused Mr Adeleke of abusing power. “Dr Deji…
