Bukayo Saka has agreed a new long-term contract with Arsenal F.C., making him the highest-paid player at the club. According to the BBC, negotiations between the winger and the North London side have been concluded, with both parties settling on a five-year extension. Under the improved terms, Saka is set to earn about £300,000 per week. His previous deal had been due to run out next summer, prompting Arsenal to secure the 24-year-old’s future well in advance. The development comes as a significant lift for manager Mikel Arteta, whose side remain in contention across four competitions as they chase their…
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Former Abia State governor and senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has said he will not support the re-election bid of Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, in the 2027 governorship election. Kalu, who spoke during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, emphasised that political allegiance must take precedence over personal relationships. While acknowledging his cordial relationship with Otti, Kalu maintained that their differing party affiliations make it inevitable for them to stand on opposite sides of the contest. The senator is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), whereas Otti belongs to the Labour Party. “I always…
The South East chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the federal government of fueling the party’s lingering internal crisis as part of a broader scheme to sideline it from the 2027 general elections. The allegation was raised on Tuesday by the party’s South East Vice Chairman, Ali Odefa, during the inauguration of the Abia State PDP Caretaker Committee at the party’s zonal secretariat in Enugu. Odefa argued that the leadership disputes rocking the PDP are neither accidental nor organic but are being driven by forces aligned with the administration of President Bola Tinubu. According to him, the…
The Senate has revised clause 28 of the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026, reducing the mandatory notice period for general elections from 360 days to 300 days in a move aimed at preventing a potential clash between the 2027 polls and the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The upper chamber rescinded its earlier passage of the bill and returned it to the committee of the whole after concerns emerged that the 360-day requirement could compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to schedule the presidential and national assembly elections during Ramadan. Senate leader and lawmaker representing Ekiti central,…
The Football Federation of Iran has announced that the country’s senior men’s team will square off against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in an international friendly on March 27. Tehran Times, a government-owned news platform, reported that Amirmahdi Alavai, spokesperson of the Iranian FA, confirmed the scheduled encounter on Tuesday. The exact venue and kick-off time are still to be determined. The match is part of Iran’s build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. In addition to facing Nigeria, Iran are set to play Costa Rica in another preparatory friendly on…
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised Nigeria’s electoral framework, arguing that the country continues to face difficulties conducting credible elections despite having significantly fewer voters and polling units than India. In a statement titled “Tale of Two Nations Continues,” Obi compared Nigeria’s democratic process with that of India, which he described as “a model” among global democracies. Highlighting India’s scale, Obi noted that the country has “nearly 1 billion registered voters (over 960 million) and more than 60% actively participating in elections.” He added that India operates “over 1 million polling stations and thousands of political parties,” and deploys…
Proceedings in the House of Representatives descended into disorder on Tuesday following sharp disagreements over a motion seeking to rescind the chamber’s earlier passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The tension began when Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, Francis Waive, introduced a motion urging the green chamber to reverse its approval of the bill, which had been passed on December 23, 2025. When Speaker Tajudeen Abbas subjected the motion to a voice vote, the “nays” appeared louder than the “ayes”. However, Abbas ruled in favour of the “ayes”, declaring the motion carried. The decision immediately…
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano state has said his decision to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is aimed at ensuring Kano occupies a central place in national politics and benefits more directly from federal engagement. Addressing supporters at the party’s 2026 grand rally held at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Monday, Yusuf told a large crowd that the state must not remain on the margins of national decision-making. He described the move as a strategic step taken in the interest of the people rather than personal political ambition, saying it would allow Kano to align more closely with…
Veteran American actor Robert Duvall, celebrated for his performances in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at the age of 95. His wife, Luciana Duvall, confirmed the news in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Monday, revealing that he passed away peacefully at home on Sunday. “Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time. Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort,” she wrote. “To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller. To me, he was simply everything.…
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, was held on Monday night at the Abuja headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after undergoing extensive questioning over an alleged multibillion-naira corruption case. Sources within the anti-graft agency said the former governor arrived at the commission’s Jabi office around 10am in response to an invitation and was interrogated over findings contained in a 2024 report by the Kaduna State House of Assembly. The report accused his administration of mismanaging loans, breaching due process in contract awards and pushing the state into substantial debt. One senior EFCC official disclosed that the…
