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By Peter Omopo Arsenal will attempt to end a 13-year winless streak at Anfield when they face Liverpool in Sunday’s Premier League clash. The Gunners, unbeaten in their opening two matches and boasting the league’s best defensive record, are looking to strengthen their title push. Their last league victory at Anfield came in 2012. Liverpool, the defending champions, have shown defensive frailty this season but remain formidable at home. The Reds have not lost a league game at Anfield in August since 2015 and have scored in 36 consecutive league fixtures. Mikel Arteta’s side face significant injury concerns. Bukayo Saka,…

By Peter Omopo 31st August 2025 The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has cautioned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against presenting former President Goodluck Jonathan or ex-Anambra State governor Peter Obi as its presidential candidate in 2027, warning that such choices could backfire politically and legally. In a statement released via his X handle on Sunday, Keyamo argued that the opposition party has yet to recover from its decision not to zone its 2023 presidential ticket to the South—a move he said eroded its support in the South-South and South-East. He warned that Jonathan’s potential candidacy could…

By Peter Omopo 31st August 2025 The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its loyalty to Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, dismissing reports of an imminent face-off over delays in payments for constituency project contracts. In a statement issued on Sunday, the House spokesman, Akin Rotimi, described a recent newspaper report suggesting a looming “showdown” as misleading, stressing that the Green Chamber remains united under Abbas’ leadership. “The attention of the House of Representatives has been drawn to a report published on August 30, 2025, which elevates isolated remarks and informal conversations from WhatsApp groups as if they represent the official position of…

By Peter Omopo 31st August 2025 The Bauchi State Government has renamed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in the state after late educationist, Malam Yusuf Muhammad (Y.M.) Baba. The announcement was made on Saturday by the State Head of Service, Sani Umar, during a symposium in Bauchi organised in honour of the deceased. Umar explained that the renaming of the facility to “Malam Y.M. Baba Orientation Camp” was part of efforts to immortalise Baba, whom he described as a lifelong advocate of education. “By the grace of God, in his honour, the state is doing a lot…

By Sola Ojewusi JUBA, South Sudan — A festive milk-drinking contest ended in heartache when a young man, Baak Magookdit Junior, collapsed and died shortly after reportedly consuming about 10 litres of milk. The event, intended to entertain, turned deadly when his stomach became overly distended and medical efforts failed to save him. Witnesses laid the blame on the sheer volume of milk—reportedly ten times what a typical adult’s stomach can comfortably hold. Emergency measures to relieve the pressure were unsuccessful, and the milk remained trapped, preventing the release of air or bowel movement. The young man tragically passed away…

By Sola Ojewusi Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State — After decades of disputes and years of protracted legal battles, history was made on Saturday, August 30, 2025, as Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa formally presented the Staff of Office to His Royal Majesty, Oba Isiaka Oseni Adu, as the new Alale of Akungba-Akoko in Akoko South West Local Government Area. The colourful event, witnessed by dignitaries, community leaders, and traditional rulers, marked the resolution of one of the state’s longest-running chieftaincy tussles. Governor Aiyedatiwa, while performing the presentation, described Oba Adu’s recognition as the culmination of a long-drawn struggle for justice…

By Rashidat Ajakaye Put a mirror before yourself, look into your eyes, I mean the black pupil. What do you see, Conscious Readers? What do you see? What do you see? Can’t you respond? I see the pride of the globe, I see an energy that can cope with life stumbles through a brilliant scope. I see you as mightily reasonable medicine that knows the right bin for each adverse scene. I see a diamond heart among loamy particles, raising itself highly to the faithful sky, for unmatched and transferable progress. I see in you a fulfilled smile after the…

By Rashidat Ajakaye In the flooding field of intimacy, two hearts broken a thousand times decide to become one with legal terms, promising to be committed to each other as branches and stems stand loyally to root. There is always a reason to keep your marriage. Let respect be born between each other, love lasts longer after respect is settled, trust your spouse as birds trust their wings. Even when dreams dictate over time, communicate pleasurably and enjoy little time spent with each other. There is always a reason to keep your marriage. Conflicts would arise, be skillful at recultivating…

By Peter Omopo 30th August 2025 Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Halima Junaid, granddaughter of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, and Mr. Walid Muazu, son of Iyan Katagum, in Kaduna. The ceremony took place at Yahaya Road Juma’at Mosque, Ungwan Rimi, within Kaduna metropolis. Shettima, who stood in for the bride, was accompanied by top government officials including Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia; Minister of Environment, Alhaji Balarabe Lawal; Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Alkali; and House of Representatives member, Lawal Zannah. Alhaji Shehu Muazu stood for the groom.…

By Peter Omopo 30th August 2025 The Nasarawa State Government has warned that it may shut down the Lafia Modern Abattoir following concerns over poor sanitary conditions at the facility. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Dr. Margaret Elayo, issued the warning on Saturday after monitoring the monthly sanitation exercise in Lafia. She was represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Hussaini Babayi. Elayo described the state of the abattoir as unacceptable, stressing that unhygienic practices at the facility pose health risks to residents. She said the ministry would intensify monitoring to ensure compliance with sanitation laws. “The abattoir is…