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Arsenal boost defence with £51m Konsa signing from Villa
Premier League champions Arsenal have signed England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth a reported £51 million ($69 million). Konsa agreed a “long-term contract” with the
2027 polls: INEC fixes November for mock accreditation
By Omeiza Ajayi The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has disclosed plans to conduct a mock accreditation exercise in November 2026 as part of its preparations for the 2027 General
Oborevwori hails peaceful virtues of Olu of Warri
Calls for sustained peace among ethnic groups By Jimitota Onoyume Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta state has lauded the Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III for his passion and commitment
World’s oldest living person Ethel Caterham celebrates 117th birthday
By Enitan Abdultawab Ethel Caterham, recognised by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest living person, has marked her 117th birthday, becoming one of the few people to reach such
Watkins, Martinez could exit Aston Villa – Emery
Unai Emery has revealed Ollie Watkins and Emiliano Martinez could be the next Aston Villa players to join the exodus from the Europa League winners. Villa have rejected several bids
Sule Inaugurates Security Council To Tackle Insecurity, Strengthen Intelligence In Nasarawa
Nasarawa state Governor Abdullahi Sule, has inaugurated a nine-member Security Advisory Council to complement existing security agencies and address the economic and social drivers of insecurity in the state. Governor
BPP blocks inflated contracts, saves FG N1.4trn in 18 months
*Contractors now seek price benchmarks before bidding — DG By Babajide Komolafe The Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP, has saved the Federal Government about N1.4 trillion in 18 months by
Nigeria Declares Tuesday Public Holiday To Mark Eid ul Mawlid
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon
Global Stocks Face Late-Week Pressure Despite Strong Equity Fund Inflows
Global equities were on course for their steepest weekly decline since mid-July on Friday, as rising borrowing costs pressured valuations and weakened investor sentiment. The market decline came despite continued
Video: Nigerian pastor promises members millionaire status in 90 days
By Enitan Abdultawab Nigerian pastor Korede Komaiya has made a bold promise to members of his congregation, saying those who follow his teachings could attain millionaire status within 90 days.
