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EPL: Ian Wright names player Arteta should replace injured Saka in Arsenal’s XI

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Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has advised the club’s manager, Mikel Arteta to replace injured Bukayo Saka with new signing Noni Madueke when the Gunners face Liverpool.

Saka was injured during Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Liverpool on Saturday

The Gunners now maintain their 100 per cent record in their opening home match of the Premier League season.

Their new striker, Viktor Gyokeres and defender Jurrien Timber fired in a double each while Saka made it 5-0 for the home side.

The Gunners’ captain, Martin Odegaard was the first to be pulled off with a shoulder injury and in the 53rd minute Saka went down clutching his hamstring.

Arteta told the press after the game that the England attacker had likely sustained a ‘significant’ injury.

The former Arsenal striker Wright said on Premier League Productions, “But hamstring, we’re talking four or maybe six weeks”

Wright that Madueke should switch flanks if Saka is ruled out of the Gunners’ trip to Liverpool next weekend.

“This is why the signings [are important],” he added.

“Madueke can play this side and this is why you bring in a Madueke.

“I’m not saying he’s going to play like Saka, but fill that gap. He plays on that side, that’s where he likes to play… fill that gap until Saka comes back because he’s got a chance now.”

Arsenal are now sitting top of the Premier League table with two win from the opening two matches.

Summary of top headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today, Sunday August 24

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Good morning! Here are six top headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today;

1. Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, blew hot as he petitioned the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), seeking sanctions against three judges -Justices Binta Nyako, Haruna Tsammani, and Garba Lawal – for alleged gross judicial misconduct. Kanu, in the strongly-worded petition he personally signed, accused the trio of miscarriage of justice in his trial.

2. The African Democratic Congress on Saturday dismissed remarks by Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, describing his criticism of the opposition coalition as “personal opinions” that do not reflect the ADC’s position. In a statement signed by Jackie Wayas, the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, the ADC reaffirmed its commitment to uniting opposition forces ahead of the 2027.

3. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to protect the lives and property of Nigerians amid ongoing security challenges in parts of the country. The PDP Governors’ Forum, led by its Chairman and Bauchi State Governor, Sen. Bala Mohammed, made this known on Saturday during their meeting in Gusau, Zamfara State.

4. The Katsina State Government has described as cowards, the bandits who attacked and killed 28 morning worshippers in a Mosque in Malumfashi Local Government. The Acting Governor of the state, Alhaji Faruq Lawal-Jobe, who made the remark in Katsina on Saturday, also described the incident as “sad and most unfortunate”.

5. Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Igboho, has sought the assistance of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, over his inability to access his accounts. He urged the monarch to plead on his behalf with President Bola Tinubu for him to be removed from the Federal Government wanted list.

6. Muslims in Jalingo town of Taraba State have been banned from organising all forms of wedding parties. The wedding parties banned include Kauyawa day (Villagers’ Days) and Ajo parties during which youths including young boys and girls dress in tattared clothes and dance mostly from evening to night in the name of wedding party.

EPL: Arsenal finally sign Eberechi Eze, Arteta reacts

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Arsenal on Saturday officially signed Eberechi Eze from Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

Eze will wear the number 10 shirt at Arsenal after joining the Gunners in a deal worth £67.5million.

Reacting, Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta expressed happiness over the England international’s signature.

Speaking to the club’s website, Arteta said Eze’s mentality and ambition are what the Premier League North London club need.

“We are absolutely delighted to bring Eberechi to Arsenal. He is a powerful and exciting player who will give us a new dimension in our attacking game,” Arteta said.

“His journey, his mentality, and his ambition are exactly what we want in our team, and we love how much it means to him and his family to be joining our club.

“We all look forward to start working with Eberechi soon.”

Naira sustains gains against dollar

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The naira has sustained appreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market to end the week on a bullish note.

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s exchange data showed that the Naira firmed up slightly to N1,535.04 against the dollar on Friday from N1,535.78 on Thursday.

This showed that the sustained gain at the official exchange market was N0.74 on a day-to-day basis.

However, at the black market, the naira remained flat at N1,550 on Friday, the same rate recorded the previous day.

A week-on-week analysis of the performance of Nigeria’s currency showed that the Naira lost N2.53, or 0.17 percent at the official market when compared to N1,532.51 traded on 15th August 2025. But the naira appreciated by N10, or 0.65 percent, at the black market to N1,550 per dollar this Friday, up from N1,560 last week Friday.

The development comes as the country’s external reserves continued to surge and stood at $41.08 billion as of August 21, 2025, according to CBN data.

 

 

Summary of top headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today, Saturday August 23

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Good morning! Here are six top headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today;

1. A Former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, on Friday advised the federal government to consider a nationwide lockdown as a strategy to decisively tackle banditry, terrorism, kidnapping, and other criminal activities. Buratai, a retired Lieutenant-General, who stated this on Friday when he appeared in Channels Television, compared COVID-19 scourge with present insecurity in the country.

2. Four members of the Benue State House of Assembly, namely, Mr. Alfred Berger representing Makurdi North State Constituency, Cyril Ekong of Oju 2, Abu Umoru of Apa, and Shimawua Terna of Kyan State Constituency, were during plenary on Friday suspended for three months for allegedly initiating impeachment against Speaker, Mr. Hyacinth Dajoh.

3. Two suspected kidnappers were reportedly shot dead in a gun duel with police detectives during an operation to rescue a 60-year-old victim, Tijani Aremu, in the Ikare area of Ondo state. Other suspected kidnappers reportedly escaped with bullet injuries after the shootout. A police source told Vanguard that one other suspect was arrested after the shootout between the police and the kidnappers.

4. Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party and running mate to Peter Obi, has dismissed the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress ADC as a grand deception, alleging that many of those who ruined Nigeria under the President Muhammadu Buhari administration are now seeking refuge in the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

5. The Enugu State Police Command has arrested eight suspects and recovered eight stolen vehicles in a renewed crackdown on criminal activities across the state. The command said the arrests, made in different operations between August 8 and 21, also led to the recovery of several exhibits, including motorcycles, vehicle number plates and keys.

6. The Federal Capital Territory Police Command have arrested two suspected kidnap kingpins, Masud Abdullahi of Karu, Nasarawa State, identified as the gang leader, and Muhammad Tahir of Jos, Plateau State. The command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, disclosed in a statement on Friday that the arrests followed a counter-kidnapping operation carried out in collaboration with the Nasarawa State Police Command.

Impeachment plot: I have no hand in attempt to remove Benue Speaker – Gov Alia

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The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has distanced himself from the alleged plot to impeach the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh.

Recall that about four members of the House were slammed six months suspension following alleged plots to impeach the Speaker.

The development fueld speculations that the suspended lawmakers are governor Alia’s loyalists, who want the Speaker removed.

Reacting, the governor in a statement issued by his media aide, Tersoo Kula said he has no hands in the alleged plot.

The statement reads, “The Governor Hyacinth Alia, is not aware of, and has no involvement whatsoever in, any purported attempt to remove the Speaker or in any activities currently taking place in the Benue State House of Assembly.

“The Governor holds the legislature in the highest esteem and maintains unwavering respect for the rule of law as well as the principle of separation of powers among the three arms of government.

“He has consistently responded to communications and resolutions transmitted to him by the House. This commitment was demonstrated only a few days ago when he promptly upheld and implemented critical resolutions of the Assembly conveyed to his office.

“The Governor continues to enjoy a cordial and productive working relationship with the Dajoh led Assembly, and remains committed to supporting it in the discharge of its legislative duties for the overall development of Benue State”.

World Cup qualifiers: Chelle names Super Eagles’ squad to face South Africa, Rwanda

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The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, on Friday released a list of 31 players ahead of September’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Nigeria will host Rwanda on September, before taking on South Africa in Bloemfontein on September 9.

Chelle has called up regular names like Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Stanley Nwabali, Calvin Bassey and William Troost-Ekong.

The two fixtures will make or mar Super Eagles’ chances of playing at the tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada next year.

Nigeria are currently in fourth place in Group C with seven points, behind South Africa, Rwanda and Benin Republic.

Here is the full list of the 31 players below:

EPL: They want new clubs – Ruben Amorim on Man Utd stars

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Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has said it is “clear” some players want a new club as they “train for the next chapter”.

Before their pre-season tour to the USA, Amorim revealed that five players – Marcus Rashford, Tyrell Malacia, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho – would not be going along with the squad.

Rashford eventually joined Barcelona on loan, but the latter four remain training at the club, although are not in included with the first team as it stands.

Amorim told reporters on Friday ahead of Man United’s Premier League clash with Fulham on Sunday: “I know it’s not a good thing to have players in this situation, but it’s clear that they want to play in a different club.

“We try to arrange everything for both parts to be happy. I have to imagine having training with the guys who I think are going to be the future and then the other guys are training for the next chapter.

“When the window is closed, we have to receive the players and then new life, anything can happen.”

EXPOSED: Gov Alia set to sack Benue deputy governor Sam Ode ahead of 2027

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The Benue State Governor is allegedly plotting to replace his deputy, Barr Sam Ode with a new face.

Reports indicate that the governor has concluded plans to pick House of Representatives member for Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency, Ojuto Ojema, as the running mate for the 2027 election.

The decision was allegedly finalized during a recent meeting at the Och’Idoma palace in Otukpo, Benue State.

It was gathered on Friday that the lawmaker, who is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP is presently being wooed to return to the All Progressives Congress, APC ahead of the election.

BBNaija 10: Nigerians react as two female housemates kissed [VIDEO] 

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Big Brother Naija housemates Isabella and Imisi have stirred reactions after they were caught on camera kissing on Thursday night.

The duo kissed multiple times after Imisi opened up to Isabella about missing her boyfriend during a candid conversation.

“I miss my baby! Akin, I miss you,” Imisi said.

“Oya, let’s kiss again,” Isabella said, bringing her mouth closer to Imisi, who also reached out for a kiss.

Their action stunned fellow housemates, especially Kulture and Mide, who couldn’t stop screaming.

Read some of the reactions on social media below:

@jopelz wrote, “No wonder she [Imisi] dey vex as Kola kisses Isabella.

@Chinyereabia said, “It’s not a new thing.”

@MimiEkwunife wrote, “So we are now laughing this off???”

Video: https://x.com/ChimmieeHQ/status/1958684618988679490?t=SBY7mUv_mQ27n34BlsaeLQ&s=19

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