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Following Arsenal’s Premier League 2-1 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday, Watford icon Troy Deeney didn’t hold back, calling out six of the Gunners’ players for failing to turn up at the Etihad Stadium.

Pep Guardiola’s side secured the win thanks to goals from Ryan Cherki and Erling Haaland.

However, Kai Havertz’s strike proved to be a mere consolation for the Premier League North London club.

Appearing on CBS Sports, Deeney said: “Everyone talks about how good City are, but let’s be real—Noni Madueke didn’t turn up, Martin Zubimendi didn’t turn up, Martin Odegaard didn’t turn up, Cristhian Mosquera didn’t turn up, Piero Hincapie didn’t turn up.

“And arguably, he’s a friend of mine. Declan Rice didn’t turn up.”

EPL: They didn’t turn up – Troy Deeney calls out six Arsenal players

A Magistrate Court in Birnin Kebbi has ordered the detention of a factional chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Kebbi State, Sufyanu Bala, over alleged contempt of court, deepening the leadership crisis within the party.

Presiding Magistrate Abubakar Koko directed that Bala be remanded in custody pending the hearing of his bail application scheduled for April 21, 2026.

The suit, filed by a rival faction, is also seeking an order restraining Bala from parading himself as the ADC state chairman.

Counsel to the complainant, Garba Shehu, representing factional chairman Abdulrazaq Iko, told the court the application was aimed at enforcing compliance with an earlier court directive.

“Our application is rooted in the need to uphold the authority of the court. The defendant has continued to act in defiance of subsisting orders,” Shehu said.

However, defence counsel Ahmad Fingilla challenged the competence of the case, arguing that the Magistrate Court lacked jurisdiction as the matter was already before a High Court.

“This honourable court cannot assume jurisdiction over a matter already before the High Court.

The alleged contempt did not originate here, and as such, these proceedings are fundamentally flawed,” Fingilla submitted.

Despite the objection, the court ruled that the matter would proceed and adjourned the case for further hearing.

Reacting, Bala alleged that the rival faction was working with the state government to destabilise the party’s structure in Kebbi.

“Yes, the magistrate ordered my arrest and detention, but the case has been adjourned till tomorrow. The court lacks jurisdiction, and the state government is behind this.

They don’t want us on the ballot, but we will pursue the matter to a logical conclusion,” he said.

The crisis within the ADC in Kebbi has persisted for months, with parallel factions laying claim to the party’s leadership.

Bala is believed to have the backing of Abubakar Malami, a development that has further intensified the dispute.

The prolonged tussle has resulted in parallel congresses, conflicting court orders and deep divisions among members, raising concerns about the party’s cohesion ahead of future elections.

Court remands Malami-backed ADC chairman in Kebbi over alleged contempt

Peter Okoye, the Nigerian singer and songwriter popularly known as Mr P, has officially announced a change to his birthday celebration date.

This is an action which is now seen as a deep break from his twin brother, Paul Okoye.

In a post shared via his X account on Monday, the artist declared that November 18 will no longer be recognized as his birthday.

“I’m making it official. November 18th is no longer my birthday celebration date. Please note that I will not be accepting any messages or gifts on that day,” he wrote.

He added, “My birthday will now be celebrated on November 30th. This is a personal decision, and I truly appreciate your understanding.”

The announcement comes amid a lingering and increasingly public feud involving his twin brother Paul and their elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye.

Members of the once known as P-Square, Peter and Paul went their separate ways following intense disputes over management, finances, and allegations of betrayal.

Despite their much-publicized reunion in 2021, problems resurfaced, with Peter accusing Paul and Jude of marginalization and financial misconduct, while Paul countered by alleging that Peter reported them to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The long-running tension escalated in June 2025 when Peter declared he had completely severed ties with his family particularly his brothers.

I’m done – Peter Okoye dumps shared birth date with twin Paul Okoye, picks new date

Chelsea has agreed a professional deal with young defender Calvin Diakite.

This was disclosed by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano in a tweet via his official X account on Monday night.

“Chelsea have agreed a pro deal with talented defender Calvin Diakite,” Romano tweeted.

“Agreement valid until June 2028 with Diakite, who’s been part of the Chelsea U21’s, U18’s and England youth team.”

Diakite signed for Chelsea as an Under-11 and has grown into a commanding and disciplined defender.

He has also been part of the England youth set-up, making his debut for the Under-17 team last year.

Chelsea agree deal with Diakite

A dispatch rider has died in a road accident involving a tanker at the Motorways inward Estate area of Alapere, Lagos.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in a statement by its spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, said preliminary findings showed that the driver of an empty NIPCO tanker, allegedly speeding along the Estate axis, rammed into the moving rider, killing him on the spot.

According to Taofiq, the incident triggered tension in the area as a group of angry dispatch riders reportedly attacked the tanker driver following the crash.

“The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) profoundly regrets to report a fatal road traffic incident that occurred at Motorways inward Estate area of Alapere, Lagos, culminating in the untimely demise of a dispatch “AOC” rider,” the statement read.

It added, “Preliminary findings indicate that the driver of an empty ‘NIPCO’ tanker (TTN-776ZQ) operating at an excessive velocity inward the Estate axis of Alapere, violently collided with the moving dispatch rider.

“The devastating impact resulted in the instantaneous death of the rider, casting a sombre atmosphere over the vicinity.”

LASTMA officials, however, swiftly intervened, preventing further escalation and restoring order at the scene.

The agency said its officers rescued the injured tanker driver from the mob and handed him over to the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), which took him to a nearby hospital for immediate treatment.

Operatives from the Alausa Police Station were also deployed to the scene to disperse the crowd and maintain security.

LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed condolences to the family of the deceased rider, describing the incident as tragic.

Bakare-Oki further stressed the need for greater caution on the roads, noting that all users share responsibility for safety.

Taofiq said the tanker and the wreckage of the motorcycle have been handed over to the police, while investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Dispatch Rider Dies In Lagos Tanker Crash is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has declared that no fewer than 20,000 armed bandits have been neutralised in the State through coordinated operations. He therefore declared that the State had been saved from the hands of bandits who had held a section of the State captive. The Governor, who was addressing the Press shortly […]

A leading governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo, Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has

Nigerian music star, Peter Okoye, one-half of the defunct P-Square duo popularly known as Mr P, has announced he is changing his birthday celebration date. The singer made the declaration Monday afternoon via his official X handle. “I am officially changing my birthday date,” he wrote. “I’m making it official. November 18th is no longer […]

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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority confirmed the development, attributing the crash to