Manchester City staged a late comeback to beat Southampton and book a place in the FA Cup final on Saturday, keeping their domestic treble ambitions firmly intact. Pep Guardiola’s side came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over the Championship outfit, sealing a record fourth consecutive FA Cup final appearance.  Already crowned Carabao Cup winners this season, City will return to Wembley on 16 May to face either Chelsea or Leeds United. City, who made eight changes from the team that defeated Burnley in midweek, lacked fluency during a scrappy first half.  Omar Marmoush came closest to opening the scoring, but Southampton goalkeeper Daniel Peretz reacted sharply to block his effort at the near post. Southampton thought they had gone ahead shortly before the interval when Leo Scienza finished confidently, only for the goal to be ruled out for offside after a brief check. READ ALSO : Arsenal Edge Newcastle to Reclaim Premier League Top Spot The underdogs continued to pose pr...

Arsenal moved back to the summit of the Premier League on Saturday after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium. The win restored Arsenal’s three-point lead at the top after Manchester City had briefly gone ahead on goal difference following their midweek success at Burnley. However, the north London side have played one game more than their closest title rivals. The decisive moment came in the ninth minute, when Arsenal capitalised on a short-corner routine, working space at the edge of the area for a curling first-half finish that beat the Newcastle goalkeeper and settled an otherwise tense contest. READ ALSO : Tributes as Former Super Eagles Striker Michael Eneramo Dies Newcastle threatened on several occasions, with early chances falling to William Osula and long-range efforts from Bruno Guimarães and Sandro Tonali, but the visitors lacked the cutting edge required to force an equaliser.  A late opening went begging as the pressure mounted in th...

Opposition parties in Nigeria have agreed to field a single presidential candidate in 2027 to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and halt what they call a drift toward a one-party system. The resolution was contained in a communiqué issued on Saturday at the end of a national summit held in Ibadan, where the parties adopted what they termed the “ Ibadan Declaration .” In the document, the opposition groups pledged collective action to “ rescue ” the country from what they described as the “ oppressive and anti-democratic ” hold of the APC. “ Despite the onslaughts and manoeuvrings of the ruling party, the APC, to impose President Bola Tinubu as the sole presidential candidate in 2027, we shall field candidates and contest the 2027 presidential and other elections ,” the declaration stated. READ ALSO : EFCC Warns Against Unauthorised Use of Name, Logo in Online Skits The parties further resolved to “ work towards fielding one presidential candidate for the 2027 electio...

A 31-year-old man has been arrested by the Delta State Police Command for allegedly attempting to kidnap his aunt, the woman who raised him from the age of five. The suspect, Chukwemeka Destiny, was paraded on Saturday by the police spokesperson, Edafe Bright, who said the suspect paid a total of N900,000 to individuals he believed were kidnappers to abduct the woman. According to the police, Destiny allegedly made two payments: an initial N200,000 deposit followed by a second transfer of N700,000.  The plan, however, collapsed when the men he contacted turned out not to be kidnappers. Bright said instead of carrying out the crime, the men used Destiny as bait, lured him to a location and handed him over to the police, thereby preventing the abduction. “ Unknown to him, the people he contacted were not kidnappers. They rather used him as bait, got him and handed him over to the police, thereby saving the life of his aunt ,” the spokesman said. The police described the case as part ...

Josephina Otabor, also known as Phyna, winner of Big Brother Naija season seven, has said she is no longer keen on having children, explaining that she now prefers the idea of raising pets. The reality television star shared her views during a recent livestream, where she spoke candidly about how her outlook on motherhood has shifted as she approaches her 30s.  Phyna, who is 28, said her changing perspective reflects personal experiences and a broader pattern she has observed among women. “ I am not big on wanting to have a child, though. I am very fertile, in case you are thinking that way,” she said, adding that she would rather be “ a mum to a cat and a dog .” Phyna suggested that repeated emotional disappointments can influence such choices, arguing that many women redirect their nurturing instincts towards animals after experiencing heartbreak. “ I think the love for animals in women kicks in when you are approaching your 30s—some mid-30s, late 30s. Especially when you do not ...

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has formally announced his intention to contest the Bauchi State governorship in Nigeria’s 2027 general election. Speaking on his decision, Tuggar said his time in the federal cabinet, following his appointment by President Bola Tinubu, had deepened his understanding of governance and national challenges, equipping him to better serve the people of Bauchi State. He confirmed that he has resigned from his ministerial position in line with regulations requiring political appointees seeking elective office to step aside. Tuggar, who entered the House of Representatives in 2007 representing Gamawa on the platform of the All Nigeria People’s Party (ANPP), recalled his earlier attempts at the governorship.  He first contested in 2011 under the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), losing to a candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and later sought the ticket again in 2015, when he was defeated in the primaries. According...

The Nigerian Army has recovered the remains of two of its personnel who went missing in 2022 while travelling to Imo State for their traditional wedding. According to reports, the personnel, identified as Master Warrant Officer (retd) Linus Musa Audu and Lance Corporal Gloria Mathew, were reported missing after their journey through the Ubaha–Orsu axis of the state.  Security sources at the time linked the incident to suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The couple had been en route to Mathew’s hometown for a family ceremony when contact was lost.  Audu had retired from service, while Mathew was still serving at the time.  READ ALSO : Jumma’at Imams Call for Prayers as Security, Governance ‘Fail Nigerians’ Their disappearance drew public call and debate over security challenges in the South-East. It was said that troops from the 82 Division, working alongside other security agencies, condu...

Popular Nigerian health educator Egemba Chinonso Fidelis, widely known as Aproko Doctor, has warned that malaria remains one of Nigeria’s deadliest diseases, urging Nigerians to take prevention and testing more seriously. Speaking on World Malaria Day, celebrated on April 25, 2026, Egemba said malaria continues to claim thousands of lives annually despite being preventable and treatable. He stated that in 2025 alone, malaria was responsible for nearly 200,000 deaths in Nigeria, lamenting that many people still dismiss the illness as “ just malaria ” and resort to self-medication without proper testing. According to him, many Nigerians avoid hospitals and instead rely on roadside chemists or prayer, a practice he said has contributed to preventable deaths. Egemba warned that untreated malaria can progress into severe complications, including cerebral malaria, which affects the brain and may cause confusion, loss of consciousness and other life-threatening symptoms. He stressed that such...

Edo State Police Command has confirmed that five passengers abducted during an attack on a GUO Transport Company bus along the Benin–Lagos Expressway have been rescued alive. The clarification followed earlier reports that passengers were taken by gunmen during the incident on the busy highway, which had prompted appeals for help in raising ransom. In a statement on Friday, the police spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, said the victims were freed after coordinated security operations across the affected area. Ikoedem said the Edo State Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, ordered the immediate deployment of tactical teams, intelligence assets and aerial surveillance to track the kidnappers. “ The sustained rescue efforts, coordinated bush-combing operations and strategic domination of the area exerted pressure on the kidnappers, ultimately leading to the safe rescue of all victims ,” Ikoedem said. READ ALSO : Court Adjourns Arraignment of Nnewi Native Doctor over Health Issues She added th...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cautioned individuals and content creators against the unauthorised use of its name, logo and identity in skits and other media content. In a statement on Saturday, the commission said it had observed a growing trend in which its name, insignia and likeness were being used in comedy skits and online productions without approval. According to the EFCC, many of such contents misrepresent its values and standard operating procedures, creating a misleading impression of the agency’s work and mandate. The Commission stressed that it has not authorised the use of its identity in any skits or creative productions and does not endorse, sponsor or approve any comedy, drama or online content that features its name, logo or other identifying elements without prior written consent. It advised members of the public and content creators to desist from using EFCC symbols, uniforms or any representation associated with the agency for promotional ...