UK Govt Imposes Emergency Stop on Visas For Nationals From Cameroon, 3 Others
The announcement came despite pleas from some Labour MPs, peers and affiliated unions for Keir Starmer’s government to shift towards progressive policies after the party came third in last week’s Gorton and Denton byelection.
BREAKING: DSS Arrests Five Security Officers Over Alleged Bribery to Aid El-Rufai’s Airport Arrest Evasion
The service stated that the officers confessed to receiving bribes to enable unauthorised access into restricted airport zones and to deliberately obstruct lawful security procedures. The DSS described the incident as “a serious insider compromise of critical national infrastructure.”
You Won’t Return as FCT Senator –Wike Tells Ireti Kingibe
Speaking during a media chat with journalists in Abuja, Wike stated that the senator lacks accountability and delivery of public service.
EPL: Timber Heads Arsenal to Victory as Gunners Edge 10-Man Chelsea 2-1 to Restore Five-Point Lead
#EPL: Timber Heads Arsenal to Victory as Gunners Edge 10-Man Chelsea 2-1 to Restore Five-Point Lead
Arsenal demonstrated their set-piece mastery once again to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory over 10-man Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, March 1, 2026, restoring their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
The Gunners took an early lead in the 21st minute when William Saliba rose highest to powerfully head home Bukayo Saka’s corner, assisted by a flick-on from Gabriel Magalhães. The French defender’s goal marked Arsenal’s dominance from dead-ball situations.
Chelsea fought back just before half-time, equalising in first-half stoppage time through an own goal by Piero Hincapié. The defender unfortunately diverted Reece James’ inswinging corner into his own net in the 45+2nd minute, levelling the scores at 1-1.
The game shifted dramatically in the second half when Chelsea’s Pedro Neto was sent off around the 70th minute for a cynical foul on Gabriel Martinelli, earning a second yellow card. This marked Chelsea’s seventh red card of the Premier League season.
Arsenal capitalised on their numerical advantage shortly after. In the 66th minute, Jurriën Timber met Declan Rice’s precise corner delivery with a firm header to restore the lead at 2-1. The Dutch defender’s goal proved decisive, highlighting Arsenal’s lethal set-piece routine.
Despite being down to 10 men, Chelsea pushed hard in the closing stages and nearly snatched an equaliser in stoppage time. Substitute Liam Delap had a goal disallowed for offside after David Raya produced a magnificent save in the 90+2nd minute to deny an acrobatic effort and preserve Arsenal’s advantage.
The win strengthens Arsenal’s title credentials under Mikel Arteta, with their set-piece prowess proving crucial once more. Chelsea, under Liam Rosenior, remain sixth in the table and six points off the top four.
Arsenal now look ahead to their next challenge as they aim to maintain their momentum in the Premier League title race.
#EPL: United Comeback to Beat 10-Man Palace 2-1, Climb to Third
Sesko’s clinical finish made it six goals in his last seven appearances and secured the three points for the Red Devils.
Mixed Reactions to Khamenei’s Death: Thousands of Iranians Hit Streets With Protests
Khamenei, 86, was killed on February 28, 2026, in a joint U.S.-Israeli airstrike on his office compound in Tehran, as confirmed by Iranian state media and announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. The strike is part of an escalating military campaign, prompting Iran to declare a 40-day national mourning period, vow revenge, and launch retaliatory attacks across the region.
BREAKING: Trump Announces Death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in U.S.-Israeli Strikes
The president asserted that the strikes had already caused widespread destruction in Iran. “That process should soon be starting in that, not only the death of Khamenei but the Country has been, in only one day, very much destroyed and, even, obliterated,” he wrote.
Food Security: Massive Road Construction Projects In Edo Central To Bring Succour, Revamp Economy-Akhabue
Commending the state governor for the ongoing projects, an elder of Emuhi community in Esan West Local Government Area of the state, Mr.Chris Omonkhomion, said that God has come to them in the likeness of men.
Bature Raises Alarm Over Stranded Nigerians in Iran, Appeals to Tinubu for Urgent Intervention
Speaking in the video, Dr. Bature expressed deep concern over the worsening situation, revealing that he had received numerous distress messages from Nigerians living in Iran.
Court Remands Ex-AGF Malami, Wife, Son Over N9 Billion Fraud
The court directed that Malami and his son be kept at Kuje prison, while Asabe was remanded at Suleja prison in Niger State, pending the hearing of their bail applications scheduled for March 6.