Author: David Great

Arsenal’s Premier League title ambitions suffered another setback as they were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. The result leaves the Gunners struggling to gain momentum, while Forest, despite their recent slump, managed to hold firm against the visitors. Both teams entered the game searching for form, with Arsenal lacking a cutting edge in attack and Forest having won just one of their last five league outings. The first half saw few clear-cut chances, though Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori came closest, displaying excellent footwork before striking the post. West Ham win dents Arsenal title…

Manchester United battled to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Ipswich Town at Old Trafford, despite being reduced to 10 men before halftime. The win marked their third triumph over newly promoted sides this season. Ipswich took an early lead just four minutes in after a mix-up at the back. Goalkeeper Andre Onana’s rushed approach allowed Patrick Dorgu to set up Jaden Philogene, who calmly rolled the ball into an empty net. Manchester United responded with sustained pressure, and their equalizer came via a Bruno Fernandes free-kick that deflected off Sam Morsy and into the Ipswich net. Moments later, another Fernandes…

Real Madrid claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final, with Endrick’s clinical finish proving decisive. The Brazilian youngster’s strike ended Sociedad’s impressive five-match home winning streak and put Madrid in control ahead of the second leg. Despite key absences—including Thibaut Courtois, Federico Valverde, and Kylian Mbappé—Carlo Ancelotti’s men absorbed early pressure from Sociedad. Former Madrid player Takefusa Kubo tested Andriy Lunin with a fierce shot, but the Ukrainian goalkeeper was up to the task. Madrid then capitalized in classic counter-attacking fashion. Jude Bellingham delivered a precise long pass to…

Liverpool tightened their grip on the Premier League title race with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United, extending their lead at the top to 13 points. Arne Slot’s side continued their impressive scoring streak at Anfield, netting at least twice in their last 18 home matches. The match began with a setback for Newcastle, as key striker Alexander Isak was ruled out with a groin injury. Liverpool wasted no time taking advantage, with Dominik Szoboszlai breaking the deadlock in the 11th minute. Luis Díaz provided the assist, allowing the Hungarian to slot home Liverpool’s 100th goal of the season across…

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has expressed concerns over threats to her life and the safety of agency staff. Speaking at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday, Adeyeye revealed that NAFDAC officials face constant danger while combating the distribution of fake and substandard pharmaceutical products across the country. She also reiterated her stance on the need for the death penalty against those involved in the sale of counterfeit drugs, describing them as “merchants of death” who endanger millions of lives. “Our officials have been targeted simply for doing…

Leading telecommunications company, Globacom, has unveiled a new promotional offer, giving customers a 15% bonus on airtime recharges made via its E-top up platform. The company announced the offer in a press statement issued in Lagos, explaining that the promotion, which began on February 13, is available to selected prepaid Glo customers. “In line with our commitment to delivering exceptional value to customers, we have introduced this bonus airtime promotion to help our customers get the most out of their mobile experience. Whether the airtime is used for calls, data, or messaging, this extra boost ensures that customers stay connected…

A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano, has denied knowledge of an N860 million transaction linked to his company’s account. The witness, Udochukwu Okparache, a general contractor and owner of Youdooh Ventures Limited, testified before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday. He stated that he was unaware of the large sum deposited in his company’s account by the Anambra State government. “Sometimes in April 2023, I was called by the EFCC to come and give clarification in respect of Youdooh Ventures bank account, which I opened in…

Retired police officers have urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to step aside from discussions regarding their removal from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), expressing distrust in his involvement. During a protest at the National Assembly on Wednesday, the retirees called on lawmakers to take full charge of the matter without interference from the police leadership. Speaking on behalf of the protesters, the Chairman of the Kaduna State Chapter of the Association of Retired Police Officers under the CPS, CSP Manir Lawal (retd.), voiced concerns that recent developments had raised their fears about the process. “That meeting at…

Atletico Madrid and Barcelona played out a breathtaking 4-4 draw in the first leg of their Copa del Rey clash, with both teams surrendering two-goal leads in a pulsating encounter. The result extends Barcelona’s unbeaten streak to 14 matches, setting up a thrilling second leg. The match exploded into life within 50 seconds as Antoine Griezmann’s cross was flicked on by Clement Lenglet, allowing Julian Alvarez to poke home the opener. Alvarez then turned provider minutes later, winning possession deep in Barcelona’s half before threading a precise pass to Griezmann, who coolly slotted past Wojciech Szczesny. Barcelona responded emphatically, pulling…

Chelsea returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion, crushing bottom-placed Southampton 4-0 in the Premier League. This result extends their strong record against teams starting the day at the foot of the table, securing their 12th win in 15 such encounters (D2, L1). Despite Southampton’s hopes of securing back-to-back away league wins for the first time since June 2020, Chelsea took control early and never looked back. Enzo Fernández created multiple early chances, twice setting up Cole Palmer, who misfired on both occasions. However, the breakthrough arrived soon after, with Christopher Nkunku pouncing on a loose ball from Tosin Adarabioyo’s…