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Arsenal F.C. have been crowned champions of England after lifting their first Premier League trophy in 22 years following a dramatic and emotional title triumph. Club captain Martin Odegaard lifted the Premier League trophy before jubilant supporters as fireworks lit up the stadium and red smoke filled the air in celebration of Arsenal’s historic achievement. The North London club ended a long wait for league glory after finishing runners-up in the previous three seasons. Players and fans celebrated wildly after the final whistle, with Arsenal stars taking turns to hold and parade the trophy following what many described as a…

Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has expressed appreciation to leaders and stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State following his emergence as the governorship candidate of the party after consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by his aide, Mohammed Bello Doka, Malami thanked party leaders, stakeholders and supporters for their confidence and support. READ RELATED STORY Malami accuses EFCC of illegal raid on properties Malami, son face new charges as FG drops terrorism financing allegations Federal High Court adjourns alleged terrorism trial of Ex-AGF Abubakar Malami, son The statement announced…

ACCEPTANCE SPEECH BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, ON HIS NOMINATION AS APC PRESIDENTIAL FLAGBEARER FOR THE 2027 ELECTION DELIVERED ON SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026, AT THE BOLA AHMED TINUBU INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE, ABUJA Protocol: Today, we celebrate another proud moment in our democratic journey—a history not defined by any individual, but by our collective resolve to build a stable, prosperous, and just nation. Four years ago, I stood before you as an aspirant to the highest office in our country, seeking your mandate alongside many distinguished compatriots and fellow aspirants, driven by conviction and patriotism. I recall with gratitude how…

What started as a solo drive across continents is fast becoming a movement inspiring thousands of children to dream bigger. Children’s storytelling brand Lumi, created by explorer and storyteller Pelumi Nubi, has reached another major milestone as its debut picture book, Lumi Drives From London to Lagos, receives a nomination at the Akada Children’s Book Festival. The recognition arrives during Children’s Day celebrations and marks another step in Lumi’s growing mission to reshape storytelling for children through courage, adventure and representation. The story behind Lumi began in 2024 when Pelumi Nubi became the first woman to complete a solo drive…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general election after securing an overwhelming victory in the party’s nationwide primary election. Results announced during the national collation exercise at the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja showed Tinubu polling 10,999,967 votes to defeat his sole challenger, Stanley Osifo, who secured 16,504 votes. The presidential primary was conducted across 8,809 wards nationwide. The results were presented by governors and senior party officials serving as state coordinators and collation officers to the Presidential Primary Election Committee chaired by…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Cotonou, Benin Republic, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of President-elect Romuald Wadagni. Shettima is expected to join other African leaders and international dignitaries at the ceremony scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026. The swearing-in will mark Wadagni’s formal assumption of office for a seven-year constitutional term. His running mate, Mariam Chabi Talata, is also expected to take the oath of office as Vice President. According to the programme, inauguration activities will begin in Porto-Novo, the administrative capital of Benin Republic, before moving to official state ceremonies at the…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has explained why it declined a request by leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to visit former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, stating that the decision was based on an existing court order governing access to the detainee. The ADC had accused the anti-graft agency of intimidation following what it described as the deployment of heavily armed police officers when its delegation was denied access to el-Rufai at a detention facility in Abuja on Friday. El-Rufai has been in ICPC custody since February 19 over alleged financial impropriety during…

The United States Government has introduced a new immigration policy requiring most foreign nationals seeking permanent residency to complete their green card applications from their countries of origin rather than from within the US. The policy, announced on Friday by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, represents another tightening of immigration measures under the administration of Donald Trump. The directive is expected to affect temporary visa holders already residing in the United States, including students, tourists and foreign workers. Under the new arrangement, people staying in the US on temporary visas will generally no longer be allowed to change their…

Activist and politician Omoyele Sowore has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, saying his decision is driven by what he described as the urgent need to “rebuild Nigeria’s political and economic system.” Sowore, who previously contested the presidency under the African Action Congress, said his renewed ambition is anchored on deep reforms in governance, accountability, and citizens’ welfare, insisting that successive administrations have failed to address core national challenges. He argued that Nigeria’s current political structure continues to produce poor leadership outcomes, adding that his campaign would focus on transparency, justice, and a complete overhaul of…

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, have repelled an attempted cross-border attack by suspected ISWAP and Boko Haram fighters in the Kirawa axis of Borno State. The incident reportedly occurred around 11pm on Thursday during ongoing Operation Desert Sanity V and Siege Operations. According to counter-insurgency publication Zagazola Makama, the attackers attempted to infiltrate military positions from the Cameroon axis but were detected while advancing toward the area. Military sources said troops immediately engaged the insurgents in a firefight, killing 12 fighters and forcing others to retreat across the border into Cameroon. Read more news: US…