Former Newcastle United manager, Alan Pardew, has claimed that Arsenal’s proposed move for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior is a ‘done deal’. Pardew believes the Gunners will end up bringing Vinicius to the Emirates Stadium this summer transfer window, adding that it would be a great signing for the Premier League champions. Arsenal is interested…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has arrested two suspected vandals over alleged vandalism of railway and electrical infrastructure in Kano State. The State Commandant, Mohammed Hassan-Agalama, made the disclosure on Monday in Kano. Hassan-Agalama said the suspects were arrested in separate intelligence-led operations carried out at Panshekara in Kumbotso…
ARUSHA, Tanzania, July 27, 2026/APO Group/ — The East African Community (EAC) Monetary Affairs Committee (MAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating the implementation of the East African Monetary Union (EAMU) roadmap and strengthening regional financial integration during its 29th Ordinary Meeting held in Kampala, Uganda. The meeting, held on 24th July, 2026, was chaired…
Gambling has become one of the largest forms of entertainment following sports betting’s widespread legalization. Americans placed around $166 billion in bets on sporting events in 2025 — more than U.S. movies, music, books, and museums spending combined, Fortune reported Sunday. However, the outlet noted that figure is likely higher as it does not factor…
The Iranians are threatening to strike RAF Airfields in the UK; What’s Wes doing about it? VIEWS FROM MY CAB No doubt Wes Streeting was feted last week at Farnborough Air Show, the biennial aviation industry boondoggle where big deals are announced and exotic aviation hardware put through its paces. Although the £8.6 billion commitment…
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Federal Government has urged stakeholders in Nigeria’s extractive sector to seize the 2026 Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Validation Exercise as an opportunity to deepen transparency, strengthen accountability and entrench good governance for sustainable national development. The call was made on Monday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation…
