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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called on his players to embrace the disappointment of recent defeats and use it as fuel ahead of their crucial UEFA Champions League clash with Sporting CP. The Gunners head into the quarter-final encounter under increasing pressure following back-to-back losses, including a disappointing result against Southampton. The setbacks have raised concerns about the team’s form at a critical stage of the season. Despite this, Arteta remains confident in his squad’s ability to respond, insisting that perspective and mental strength will be key in overcoming adversity. “Have some perspective about how difficult it is what we…

A legal practitioner and public affairs analyst, Justice Osai Ahiakwo, has criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over comments made during a recent television interview that have sparked widespread backlash. Wike had reportedly suggested he would have “broken the screen” to shoot a presenter, Seun Akinbaloye of Channels Television, if given the opportunity. The remark has since drawn condemnation from various quarters, including the Nigeria Union of Journalists. Reacting to the development, Ahiakwo described the statement as deeply troubling and indicative of a broader failure in leadership conduct. He argued that such rhetoric goes beyond a…

Political activist Aisha Yesufu has alleged that officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were bribed to remove the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), raising fresh concerns over the integrity of Nigeria’s democratic institutions. Yesufu made the claims on Monday during a live interview on Prime Time, a programme aired by Arise Television. Her remarks come in the wake of the recent decision by INEC to strip former Senate President David Mark of his position as national chairman of the ADC, a move that has deepened internal tensions within the party. Speaking during the interview, Yesufu alleged…

Yusuf Buhari, the son of Nigeria’s late former president Muhammadu Buhari, has declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general election. For more updates on party developments, follow the latest APC news in Nigeria. The development was disclosed on Monday by former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad in a statement shared via his X account. According to Ahmad, Yusuf Buhari is seeking to represent the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua federal constituency in Katsina State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Read related news Kano Gov. Yusuf dissolves higher education ministry Buhari regretted unresolved…

Political activist Aisha Yesufu has declared that she would strongly oppose former presidential candidate Peter Obi if he becomes president and chooses to serve more than one term in office. Yesufu made the remarks on Monday during an appearance on Prime Time, a programme on Arise Television, where she stressed the importance of political integrity and keeping campaign promises. According to her, Obi had repeatedly pledged, even before the 2023 general election, that he would serve only one term if elected president. She said this commitment formed part of the basis on which she publicly supported and advocated for him.…

A rights group, the International Society for Civil Rights and Rule of Law (Intersociety), has alleged an escalation in the killing and persecution of Christians across Nigeria, raising concerns over what it described as worsening insecurity and targeted violence. In a statement issued on Monday, the group claimed that attacks on Christian communities and churches have continued to spread, with what it termed unchecked involvement of state actors. The statement was jointly signed by Emeka Umeagbalasi, Head of Intersociety, alongside Chidinma Evangeline Udegbunam and Obianuju Joy Igboeli, who head key departments within the organisation. According to the group, despite repeated…

Nollywood actor and filmmaker Kunle Afod has criticised Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa over what he described as the deplorable state of infrastructure and public services in Ose Local Government Area. Afod, who said he had been appealing to the state government for nearly a month, publicly called out the governor on Monday evening, accusing authorities of neglecting the basic needs of residents. In a video message, the actor painted a grim picture of life in parts of the council area, highlighting poor road networks, abandoned schools, and a failing healthcare system. He also alleged that some communities had been…

The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Ankwai, has passed away. Ankwai, who represented the Zuru Constituency under the All Progressives Congress (APC), reportedly died on Monday night. However, details surrounding the circumstances of his death were not immediately disclosed at the time of filing this report. The late lawmaker was elected Speaker during the inauguration of the 10th Kebbi State House of Assembly on 8 June 2023, marking a significant milestone in his political career. His death has since sparked an outpouring of grief and condolences from fellow lawmakers, political associates, and residents across Kebbi…

Former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the recent موجe of violent attacks across parts of the country, urging the Federal Government to adopt more decisive measures to tackle insecurity. Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news In a statement shared via his official X account on Monday, Atiku expressed concern that the spate of fresh attacks appears to contradict assurances earlier given by the President following the Angwan Rukuba incident. “I wish to remind President Bola Tinubu to keep to his words that ‘this (Angwan Rukuba attack) will not repeat itself,’” he said. The…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that supplementary online registration for newly uploaded prospective corps members will take place from Thursday, 9 April to Saturday, 11 April 2026. Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news The scheme disclosed this in a post shared on its official X account on Monday, stating that the exercise is specifically for candidates whose details were recently uploaded to the NYSC portal but who are yet to complete their registration. “Supplementary online registration for recently uploaded prospective corps members commences Thursday, 9th – Saturday, 11th April 2026,” the corps stated. Read related…