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Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard were on target as Arsenal cut the gap on leaders Liverpool to two points with a 3-1 victory in a crunch clash in the title race at the Emirates Stadium. The contest was hyped as a ‘must-not lose’ for The Gunners and Mikel Arteta’s side were dominant against the lacklustre Merseysiders for much of the first half. Saka gave the hosts a deserved lead on 14 minutes when he fired a rebound into an empty net following a superb save from Alisson to deny Kai Havertz. Liverpool could easily have fallen further behind…

As former member of House Representatives, Chief Nduese Essien clocked 80, Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has begged him not to retire from politics yet based on his valued contributions to societal growth. Essien who is a staunch member of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was also Chairman of the South South Caucus in the House and Minister of Lands and Housing, among others. Speaking during a special thanksgiving service in honour of the elder statesman at Qua Iboe Church, Ikot Ibiok in Eket Local Government Area on Sunday, Governor Eno said the state indeed the world needs to tap…

Etekamba Umoren, the new Delta State INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner successfully conducted his first public function during the Delta State House of Assembly re-run election in Burutu and Ethiope West Constituencies. Umoren sworn in by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu on Thursday, February 1, 2024 was deployed to Delta State. He is one of the 10 RECs appointed by President Bola Tinubu in October last year. While the remaining nine were sworn in December 2023, the commission said Mr Umoren would be sworn in when the tenure of his predecessor, Monday Udo-Tom, another Akwa Ibom son…

South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams produce wonderful performance for penalty shootout to help South Africa defeat Cape Verde 2-1 and progress to di semi-final of di 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Bafana Bafana goalkeeper saved four spot-kicks in a dramatic climax in Yamoussoukro as his nation booked a last-four date with Nigeria. Chances were few and far between over 120 minutes at Stade Charles Konan Banny de Yamoussoukro, though the best fell to Cape Verde. Williams came to the rescue to keep out Garry Rodrigues in the 56th minute, and produced a fantastic reflex save to deny Gilson Benchimol in stoppage…

As Chief Nduese Essien marks 80th birthday anniversary, his former colleagues in the House of Representatives (PDP), Akwa Ibom State,  have joined other people and groups in congratulating him on the event. A congratulatory message signed by Rt. Hon. (Obong) Eno Akpan, Chairman of Forum, said ‘‘We are proud to identify with you for your unassailable attainments as a two-term member, pioneer Chairman South South Caucus, as well as Minister of Lands and Housing.’’ In the message made available to Straightnews, the forum noted ‘‘Your stellar performances and camaraderie in those offices portrayed you as a pragmatic, passionate and firm…

Hard-fighting Elephants of Ivory Coast blew up Mali to book their place in the final four of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations following a dramatic 2-1 win over resilient Mali. Following Adama Traore’s missed penalty for Mali, Nene Dorgeles thought his second half goal secured the win. However, Simon Adingra levelled in the last minute before Oumar Diakite took centre stage as the match looked to be heading for penalties. Ivory Coast pulled off an astonishing extra-time comeback win despite being a man down as they beat Mali 2-1 Saturday evening. The hosts needed a penalty shootout to get…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria qualified for semi-final after defeating the Sable Antelopes of Angola 1-0 in first quarter-final at 2023 in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) ensemble at Abidjan in Ivory Coast. Ademola Lookman scoring his third goal of the knockout stage courtesy of Moses Simon’s perceptive pass during a rare instance of Angola’s defence converted a cut-back from Moses Simon to fire Super Eagles ahead before the first half. Substitute Zine hit the post for Angola just before the hour mark. Victor Osimhen scored the second Nigeria’s goal but was ruled out for offside. The West Africans…

Commercial banks in Bangladesh are said to be switching from Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) to Cash Recycling Machines (CRMs), Straightnews has reported. In Nigeria, ATMs are still the vogue unlike other that have moved to CRMs. CRMs were once a symbol of modern electronic banking for facilitating quick and easy cash withdrawals alongside other banking solutions, including credit card payments and balance confirmation. However, as they provide customers the added convenience of being able to deposit or withdraw funds from a single location. Besides, CRM usage is helping banks reduce their operational expenses associated with having to load the machines…

Three errant police officers, who demanded a tinted glass permit from motorists are facing trial for professional misconduct, Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos State says. The Zonal Public Relations Officer (ZPRO), SP. Tunni Ayuba, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. She identified the errant officers as Kenedy Ereoah, an assistant suprintendent of police, Ademiluyi Adekunle, an inspector, and Ayo Gbenga, another inspector. Ms Ayuba said that the men were not kidnappers, but officers attached to the Zone 2 Command. “The attention of the Police in Zone 2 Command was drawn to a viral video posted…

Nigeria’s President Senate, Godswill Akpabio has expressed fear that deporting 12,000 Nigerians from Germany would escalate to militancy in the country. Akpabio made the call when the German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annette Gunther paid him a courtesy visit in his office on Wednesday. A statement by the Special Assistant to the Senate President on Media, Mr Jackson Udom, quoted him as saying, “We are taking the security in Nigeria very seriously and we believe that with more companies coming in to establish here, and creating more employment opportunities, a lot of our youths would be gainfully employed.’’ He noted that…