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rsenal have made a bid for a Real Madrid winger, Lucas Vazquez, ahead of the January transfer window. However, El Desmarque reports that the Gunners face stiff competition from Roma and Bayer Leverkusen. Vazquez’s future seems to be away from the Bernabeu, with Brazilian forwards Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr. set to be given more opportunities in the first-team. Arsenal would see an ideal alternative for Vazquez, who has won three Champions League with Real. The 28-year-old would provide competition in the attacking positions for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette, Nicolas Pepe and promising youngsters Reiss Nelson, Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka.

Arsenal star, Mesut Ozil has hit back at those who continue to suggest that he goes missing in big games. The German World Cup winner has seen his consistency being questioned throughout a spell in north London, especially when the Gunners face fellow heavyweights. However, Ozil believes he is being unfairly singled out when it comes to such showings, saying it is impossible for him alone to carry Arsenal against opponents that are stronger than them. Speaking on claims that he struggles to perform when it matters most, the Arsenal play-maker told The Athletic Magazine: “It always happens that an…

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has berated the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Hameed Ali over the closure of the country’s border. The customs boss had explained that the country’s borders were closed to checkmate three issues, including importation of arms and ammunition, smuggling and human trafficking. Ali had explained that Nigeria’s borders will remain closed until border countries agree with Nigeria’s terms. Speaking while on border monitoring tour in Jigawa State, Ali had stated that since the bordering countries wouldn’t help Nigeria in curbing these problems, Nigeria must design a way…

The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has warned traditional rulers in the state against conniving with criminals, vowing to remove anyone found wanting. He gave the warning when he received members of the State Council of Traditional Rulers led by the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Adamu, at Government House, Bauchi. The governor lamented that the state had experienced attacks in Toro, Dass, Alkaleri and Ganjuwa local government areas, leading to loss of lives. But he said security measures had been put in place to prevent a recurrence. Mohammed said, “We call on you to fear God in your capacity…

The Commissioner for Finance, Bauchi State, Nura Manu Soro, has resigned his position barely 40 days after he was sworn into office. Soro was sworn in by Governor Bala Mohammed at the Multipurpose Indoor Sports Hall on September 6, along with 19 others. He, however, announced his resignation in a text message posted via his WhatsApp on Wednesday. Although Soro did not give any reason for his resignation, he promised to issue a statement later. He said, “I’ve resigned my position as Commissioner of Finance and member of the Bauchi State Executive Council. I’ll issue a press release on the…

Attend the biggest educational fair in Africa this October with a rare opportunity to interact with representatives of over 60 institutions from USA, UK, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, IRELAND, GERMANY and more and hear about new educational policies that favor international students like the 2 years UK post study work visa, increased course duration with reduced tuition costs, more industry partnerships by universities to offer a wider range of internship options. You also get to: Meet directly with University Representatives Study and Career Counseling Free Application Process Free Study Visa Guidance and much more Register for FREE Venues Abuja Date: Thursday, 10th…

In September 2019, the University of Dundee was named the “University of the Year” for Student Experience by The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020. The title confirms that Dundee is one of the best places in the United Kingdom to be a student. Quality education is a top priority at the University of Dundee as we have received a gold award, the highest possible honor in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2017. The University of Dundee is driven by the interest of impacting and transforming lives through the creation and application of knowledge globally. The University of Dundee specializes in qualifications…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has vowed to step on toes in a bid to make the state great and set it on a path of sustainable development. Makinde said his administration will not shy away from taking hard decisions that will be beneficial to the state. The governor stated this while performing two functions in his office and was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa. He said, “I have seen people come to me and said I should not do some certain things or take certain decisions because of second term. Those…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday expressed sadness over the death of a mother and her child in the tanker accident at Onitsha, Anambra State. Buhari called on the Ministry of Transport under the leadership of Rotimi Amaechi, the Federal Road Safety Commission and other stakeholders to ensure safety standards are adhered to on Nigerian roads. The truck was said to have lost control and rammed into the wall of the popular Toronto Hospital at Upper-Iweka before exploding. The State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Haruna Mohammed confirmed the incident. Reacting to the incident, a statement by Buhari’s Media Aide,…

The President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Dr. Ayuba Wabba, has described as mere speculation, reports of agreement to a 20 per cent and 13.5 per cent consequential adjustments for workers on Grade Levels 7-14 and 15-17 respectively. NAN reports that at the minimum wage meeting, Wabba said although, organized labour and the government’s representatives have made concessions, they were both discussing to reach a definite agreement on the salary adjustments. “We have made progress in many areas, the areas we are talking is that of implementation and the consequential adjustment, that is the only subject matter that is under consideration…