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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed the club are actively looking to sign another defender following William Saliba’s long-term injury and the shortage of options in the backline. Arteta also confirmed Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice are available for Arsenal’s Premier League opener against Coventry City.
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The Nigerian Navy has vowed to intensify operations against piracy, sea robbery, crude oil theft, illegal bunkering, smuggling and other maritime crimes in Cross River State. The Eastern Naval Command said its recent Exercise Littoral Fury was designed to improve personnel readiness, tactical skills and coordinated responses to maritime security threats.
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Re-elected Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has called on residents to put the divisions of the election behind them, heal and unite to build a greater state. He thanked residents for renewing his mandate and expressed condolences to families of victims of electoral violence.
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Peter Obi has officially commenced his 2027 presidential campaign, challenging fellow candidates to appear before Nigerians, defend their records and subject their policies to public scrutiny. He called for issue-based campaigns focused on Nigeria’s economic and security challenges.
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The Lagos State Government says the sharp increase in the cost of BRT buses has delayed the replacement of vehicles destroyed during the 2020 #EndSARS unrest. Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat said buses that cost about ₦80 million each when purchased now cost around ₦280 million.
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The Senior Special Assistant on Digital Media to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, Apostle Kassy Chukwu, has said Davido will not be allowed to perform in the state for the remainder of the governor’s tenure. The warning follows the singer’s refusal to apologise over remarks directed at Okpebholo during the build-up to the Osun governorship election.
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Eleven drug couriers have been convicted over a plot to smuggle 460kg of cannabis worth £13.8 million into the UK through Birmingham Airport. The drugs were concealed in 22 suitcases carried by passengers travelling from Thailand via Paris.
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Real Madrid’s new signing Yan Diomande has expressed strong admiration for José Mourinho, saying he is ready to give everything for the Portuguese manager. The Ivorian forward also said he feels no pressure despite the significant transfer fee involved in his move to Madrid.
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The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Kwande Local Government Area, Vitalis Neji, for three months over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office. The suspension followed an investigation by an ad hoc committee, which said Neji failed to satisfactorily defend himself against the allegations.
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NANS gives Atiba University seven days to resolve Law programme issues affecting graduates’ admission into the Nigerian Law School.
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Osun APC stakeholders blame Oyetola for the party’s August 15 governorship election loss, urge Tinubu to review the state chapter.
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Senator Saliu Mustapha resigns from APC amid speculation he may join PDP and challenge Governor AbdulRazaq in 2027.
