Arsenal won 1-0 against Chelsea in a London derby at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Spain international Mikel Merino nodded home the winning goal in the 20th minute. Merino stooped to flick his looping header over Robert Sanchez in the Chelsea goal after a Martin Odegaard corner. Mikel Arteta’s side wasted other chances to double their lead afterwards. The win left second-placed Arsenal 12 points behind Liverpool. Chelsea meanwhile remain in fourth position despite the defeat.
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In a thrilling Carabao Cup showdown at Wembley Stadium on Sunday night, Newcastle United secured a momentous 2-1 victory over Liverpool, ending their 70-year trophy drought. The Magpies’ triumph marked their first major silverware since 1955, sparking jubilant celebrations among the Newcastle faithful. Local hero Dan Burn gave Newcastle a deserved lead in the 45th minute when the defender thumped in a header from a corner. Newcastle took complete control of the match seven minutes after the break when Swedish forward Isak swept a shot past Liverpool keeper Caoimhin Kelleher. Substitute Federico Chiesa halved the deficit for the Reds in…
The Government of the United Kingdom, UK, has confirmed new visa regulations affecting care providers, foreign workers, and students in a bid to reduce immigration and prioritise local recruitment. From April 9, care providers seeking to hire staff from overseas must first demonstrate efforts to recruit foreign workers already residing in England who require new visa sponsorship, according to measures presented in Parliament on Wednesday. The Home Office stated that these changes aim to curb dependency on overseas recruitment while ensuring fair opportunities for care workers already in the UK. The salary threshold for Skilled Worker visas will also increase…
The United States President, Donald Trump, is reportedly preparing to enforce a travel ban affecting 43 countries, according to an internal memo and sources familiar with the discussions. The proposed restrictions categorize nations into three tiers: red, orange, and yellow. While the list is yet to receive final approval, it primarily targets countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, with major African economies such as Nigeria, South Africa, Algeria, and Egypt notably absent. The “red” tier, consisting of 11 nations—including Afghanistan, Iran, Sudan, and North Korea—would face a complete travel ban. The “orange” category, covering 10 countries, including Russia, Myanmar,…
If you grew up in Lagos, you probably heard this sentence at least once: “Do you think this is one of those anyhow schools where students play from morning till night?” If you heard that, congratulations—you attended a strict school! Lagos is home to many great schools, and choosing the best can be hard. But don’t worry, I have done the homework for you. Here are 20 of the best secondary schools in Lagos, based on academics, facilities, cost, and real estate prospects in their locations. Chrisland Schools have multiple locations in Ikeja, Lekki, Festac, Victoria Garden City (VGC), and…
An auxiliary nurse, Feyisayo Ogedengbe, who administered care to the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, recounted his final moments during a testimony at the Coroner’s Court in Ikorodu, Lagos. Ogedengbe stated that on the 12th of September, 2024, she was contacted by Ayobami Sodiq (Spending) to treat Mohbad at his Lekki residence. Upon arrival around 2:30 pm, she observed a swollen cut on his right hand and administered a tetanus shot to his upper arm. Given Mohbad’s history of ulcers, she chose paracetamol over diclofenac and injected him with a diluted 4ml dose, followed by a slow…
The dates for the Champions League quarter-finals have been announced, and Arsenal and Aston Villa are the final two British teams remaining in the tournament. The Gunners eased into the last-eight after a 2-2 draw against PSV sealed a 9-3 aggregate win, while Unai Emery’s men also cruised into the next round after beating Club Brugge 3-1 to secure a 6-1 aggregate victory. Arsenal will now prepare for a huge quarter-final tie against reigning champions Real Madrid, with UEFA confirming the first leg will take place at the Emirates on Tuesday, April 8 at 8pm GMT. Villa, meanwhile, face Liverpool’s…
The Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of blogger Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over allegations of “criminal defamation” against gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. Magistrate Emmanuel Iyanna granted the warrant on Thursday, March 13, 2025, following VDM’s failure to appear in court after being summoned on March 5. The order directs the Nigeria Police Force and other law enforcement agencies to arrest the blogger and present him in court to face the charges. During the court proceedings, VDM’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, urged the magistrate to reconsider the…
A skit maker and Nollywood actor, Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, popularly known as Ijoba Lande, says he has forgiven his colleague Babatunde Tayo, aka Baba Tee, for having an affair with his wife, Dara. Nollywood actor and skit maker Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, also known as Ijoba Lande, has said publicly that he has forgiven his colleague Babatunde Tayo, also known as Baba Tee, for having an affair with his wife, Dara. Lande had earlier accused Baba Tee of sleeping with his wife, an allegation Baba Tee initially denied but later admitted, describing it as a “short” encounter. Baba Tee subsequently pleaded…
Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ibadan, has convicted and sentenced two siblings, Amos Remilekun Ilesanmi and Olanrewaju Samuel Ilesanmi, alongside Ugbeh Emmanuel Ukali for naira notes mutilation. The Ilesanmi brothers were ex-convicts, sentenced to three months community service each on October 2, 2024, for internet fraud, impersonation and obtaining money by false pretence by Justice Ladiran Akintola of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan, while Ukali is presently being prosecuted on a one-count charge of internet fraud before Justice Akintola. The three were arraigned by the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes…