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Arsenal FC have received a major boost ahead of their upcoming clash with Atlético Madrid, with both Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard returning to availability. The duo is expected to be involved after being cleared to rejoin the squad, strengthening Arsenal’s options ahead of the key European fixture. As reported by Fabrizio Romano on Monday, Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta confirmed the update, saying: “Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard are both back available for our game against Atléti.” The return of Ødegaard is particularly significant, with the Norwegian captain central to Arsenal’s midfield creativity and leadership. Havertz, meanwhile, adds versatility in…

Google’s next round of Pixel phones could be a downgrade compared to the Pixel 10 lineup due to the ongoing RAM shortage. Leaked specs for the Pixel 11 lineup shared by MysticLeaks include a possible starting configuration with only 8GB of RAM, rather than the current 12GB, as Android Headlines reports.According to MysticLeaks, Google may also add a second configuration for the Pixel 11 Pro, Pro XL, and Pro Fold with 12GB of RAM, down from the current 16GB in each model. There will be 16GB configurations available for each, but adding a lower-spec model could mean the 16GB version…

Bitcoin (BTC) saw volatility at Monday’s Wall Street open as fresh US-Iran war events sparked instability.Key points:Bitcoin wobbles around the $80,000 mark as Iran tensions steer risk-asset markets.The overhead CME futures gap becomes the new target for traders wanting proof of BTC price strength.Short-term holders approach breakeven on their unrealized losses.Iran injects fresh BTC price volatility with $80,000 at stakeData from TradingView showed whipsaw BTC price action as $80,000 became a central focus for both bulls and bears.BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewNews that Iran had struck a petroleum facility in the United Arab Emirates sent oil prices surging on the…

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The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria will commission a new headquarters and Press Freedom Hub in Abuja on Wednesday, 6 May, as part of activities marking World Press Freedom Day. Located along Kado Expressway in the nation’s capital, the facility will serve as the organisation’s operational base for defending press freedom and protecting journalists and media professionals in Nigeria, said Ahmed Shekarau, IPI Nigeria’s Secretary. “The centre will anchor our media advocacy programmes and accelerate efforts to promote press freedom and protect journalists facing threats and censorship,” said IPI Nigeria President, Musikilu Mojeed. “It will also function as a venue…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) posted a profit after tax of N276 billion in March 2026, as the national oil firm sustained growth in gas production and sales while maintaining steady crude oil output. These disclosures were contained in the company’s latest March 2026 Monthly Report Summary published on Monday. The amount is about 49.3 per cent higher than the N136 billion profit after tax posted in February. The report also showed that NNPC generated N2.774 trillion in revenue during the month under review, compared with N2.68 trillion in February. The report indicated that statutory payments made between…

Katsina State on map Can Nigeria’s states become true engines of development, or are they condemned to remain administrative outposts of a distant federal centre? This question has new urgency as citizens grow weary of a federation that promises much but delivers too little in the places where life is actually lived. Communities, farms, schools, hospitals, markets, and local roads are where impact matters most. The federal government may control national discourse, but for most Nigerians, the quality of governance is experienced first and most directly at the subnational level. The tragedy is that many states have not justified the…

Nigeria forward Taiwo Awoniyi marked his 100th appearance for Nottingham Forest in style, scoring twice in a 3-1 win over Chelsea in the Premier League on Monday. Awoniyi’s goals, his first brace in the league since May 2023, also against Chelsea, helped Forest extend their strong record at Stamford Bridge, where they are now unbeaten in four visits. The visitors made a bright start and took the lead inside two minutes. Awoniyi rose highest to meet a well-placed cross from Dilane Bakwa, guiding a neat header past Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez. Chelsea tried to respond quickly, with Enzo Fernández coming…

The Nigerian Defence Academy has said it has concluded plans to conduct its 2026 Annual Range Classification Exercise for Nigerian Army personnel serving at the academy. It therefore warned residents of communities close to the academy not to panic when they hear the sound of gunfire. In a statement by the Academy Public Relations Officer, Major Reuben Kovangiya, on Monday in Kaduna, it said the exercise would hold from May 4 to 9 at the NDA Open Range, Afaka, adding that the academy had put in place all necessary safety measures to ensure a safe and successful exercise. He advised…

The interim National Executive Committee, NEC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, led by Kabiru Turaki, has approved the timetable for its 2026 pre-election activities and nomination guidelines ahead of the party’s primaries. According to a statement signed by Comrade Ini Ememobong, National Publicity Secretary of the Interim National Working Committee, the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms will begin on May 5 and end on May 13, 2026. The statement reads: “The NEC considered and approved the timetable for pre-election activities of and guidelines for the party. “The following activities are scheduled as follows: “Sales of Expression…