Author: David Great

Omar Marmoush stole the show with a sensational first-half hat-trick as Manchester City cruised to a 4-0 victory over Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium. The win extended Manchester City’s dominant home record against the Magpies to 16 consecutive victories in the Premier League. Bouncing back from a midweek defeat to Real Madrid, Pep Guardiola’s side wasted no time asserting control. Their breakthrough came in the 19th minute when goalkeeper Ederson launched a long ball forward, setting up Marmoush for a composed lob over Martin Dubravka—his first goal in City colors. The Egyptian forward struck again just five minutes later,…

A late brace from substitute Mikel Merino powered Arsenal to a 2-0 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium, extending their unbeaten Premier League run to 15 matches and keeping them within striking distance of league leaders Liverpool. Mikel Arteta faced a major selection dilemma after losing Kai Havertz to a season-ending hamstring injury, adding to an already lengthy injury list that includes Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka. With attacking options limited, the Arsenal boss turned to Leandro Trossard as a makeshift striker, flanked by Raheem Sterling and 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri. The first half was a cagey affair,…

The Edo State Security Corps has apprehended 18 individuals suspected of involvement in kidnapping and armed robbery along the Benin-Auchi Road. The operation, carried out on Friday near the Eguedion Camp, close to an army checkpoint, led to the recovery of 38 locally-made guns, pellets, and various charms. In a press statement on Saturday, the Corps Commandant, Friday Ibadin, detailed the arrest, explaining that officers were on a routine patrol when they spotted two armed individuals. “Today, 14th February 2025, while on patrol along Benin-Auchi Road by Eguedion Camp, close to soldiers’ checkpoint, two persons were sighted holding guns. On…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed the allegations made by Tigran Gambaryan, a former Binance executive, describing them as “outrageous,” “misinformation,” and “defamatory statements” against Nigerian officials. In a press statement issued on Friday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government clarified that Gambaryan, an American, was lawfully tried in Nigeria for financial crimes. “While the Federal Government of Nigeria is reluctant to engage Mr. Gambaryan, due to the high-level diplomatic intervention that resolved his case, we are compelled to set the record straight to prevent his falsehoods from gaining traction,” the statement read.…

Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has dismissed the allegations made by detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan against Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu. Omokri described the claims as a “false flag” operation meant to divert attention from revelations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) allegedly funded Boko Haram. In a statement on Thursday via his verified X account, Omokri questioned the timing of Gambaryan’s accusations, pointing out that they came just an hour after U.S. Congressman Scott Perry claimed that some American officials had been channeling funds to Boko Haram. “This is a man who…

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has insisted that his team’s upcoming Bundesliga showdown with league leaders Bayern Munich is not a decisive match in the title race, despite the significant points gap between the two sides. Leverkusen currently sit second in the table with 46 points, trailing Bayern, who have 54. A victory for Bayern would extend their lead to 11 points with 12 games left in the season, while a Leverkusen win would cut the gap to just five. However, Alonso does not see the match as a final battle for the title. “It is not a final,…

The National Examination Council (NECO) has announced the release of the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External results, with 67.35% of candidates passing with five credits, including English Language and Mathematics. A total of 84,799 candidates sat for the exams, comprising 44,227 males (52.21%) and 40,522 females (47.78%). Out of these, 57,114 candidates met the required pass mark. Announcing the results at NECO’s headquarters in Minna, the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, confirmed that the results were released 62 days after the final exam in a total of 29 subjects. He also revealed a decline…

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has sanctioned 14 examination centres for engaging in malpractice across nine subjects in the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (External). NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, made this known during a press briefing at the Council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State, while announcing the results of the examination. Wushishi revealed that 10 of the blacklisted centres were in Ogun State, while the remaining four were in Oyo State. According to Wushishi, the names of the affected centres and supervisors will be forwarded to other examination bodies for further action. “The number of candidates booked for various…

Germany international Jamal Musiala has signed a new five-year contract with Bayern Munich, keeping him at the Bundesliga club until 2030. The club confirmed the extension on Friday, securing the future of one of their most influential players. Musiala, who joined Bayern’s youth system from Chelsea in 2019, has become a key figure in Vincent Kompany’s squad. This season, the 21-year-old midfielder has been in top form, scoring 10 goals in 18 league appearances. Expressing his excitement about the new deal, Musiala said, “I am very happy. Bayern is one of the most important clubs in the world, this is…

Former Ondo State First Lady, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has opened up about her late husband, former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s battle with cancer, criticizing reliance on spiritual interventions over medical treatment. In an exclusive interview with Star News publisher, Olumide Akinrinlola, Betty Akeredolu expressed regret, stating that her husband’s life could have been prolonged if he had prioritized medical care. “What came out of their mountain climbing, blessed handkerchiefs, water, olive oil, etc., from the GOs and all the noisy prayers like people possessed by demons? If Aketi had listened to me, I wouldn’t be a widow,” she said. A breast cancer…