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Paul Merson has named three teams he believes can win the Premier League title this season, highlighting their competitive form in the title race.Newsonline Nigeria reports that Arsenal legend Paul Merson has identified three teams he believes possess the “togetherness” needed to secure the Premier League title this season.In his analysis of the recent 2-2 draw between Manchester City and Arsenal for Sky Sports, Merson stated that the result demonstrated the Gunners’ commitment to pursuing their first title in 21 years.Merson also mentioned Liverpool, now managed by Arne Slot, as another team that could contend for the title.He stated, “Arsenal…

Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca has confirmed his decision to bring defender, Ben Chilwell back to the Chelsea squad. The England international is poised to return to the squad to make his first appearance of the season during Tuesday’s Carabao Cup clash with League Two leaders Barrow. The Englishman looked set to leave Stamford Bridge in the summer after Maresca informed him and publicly declared he had no future at the West London side. Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s League Cup clash, Maresca announced the situation had changed and now plans to name the left back in his matchday squad for the…

FG has offered tax breaks to companies employing more staff. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the recommendations of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms in the economic stabilisation plan of the federal government. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga stated this in a post on X detailing the highlights of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held today in the state House, Abuja. The new reforms in the nation’s tax laws include; tax reliefs for companies employing more staff and personal income relief to workers in both public and…

President Tinubu has created a new agency. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday, has directed the creation of a Disaster Relief Fund. This Nigeria news platform understands that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun disclosed while briefing the media. He said that based on the fact that disasters such as the Maiduguri flooding will likely become a regular occurrence because of climatic changes, there is a need for specialised kind of funding to meet emerging demands and challenges associated with the phenomenon.  Recall that Maiduguri in Borno State…

Victor Boniface commended Bayer Leverkusen’s effort in their hard-fought win over Wolfsburg, emphasizing its importance for their league standing.Newsonline Nigeria reports that Bayer Leverkusen’s victory over Wolfsburg was a tough battle, according to Victor Boniface, as reported by DAILY POST.Die Werkself claimed a thrilling 4-3 win in the Bundesliga on Sunday.The match looked destined for a draw until Boniface scored the winning goal in injury time.Wolfsburg made it challenging for his team, Victor Boniface admitted.“We were aware of how they would play and what to expect,” he stated, according to the club’s official website.“At half-time, we reaffirmed our desire to…

All Progressives Congress, APC, Imo State chapter, has cleared all the 27 local government chairmanship and 305 councillorship seats in the just concluded elections. This was made known to journalists by the chairman of the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC), Charles Ejiogu, who officially announced the results at the Commission’s Secretariat in Owerri, the State capital. “All the candidates of APC have been officially declared winners as Councilors and Executive Council Chairmen-elects. “The elections took place across 305 electoral wards and 27 local government areas (LGAs) in Imo State”, Ejiogu stated. Reacting to the announcement, a group under the…

President Tinubu has ordered a fresh crackdown on cybercriminals and car thieves. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu has issued a fresh directive to security agencies in the country to go after cyber criminals and other organized crime groups. President Tinubu said security and law enforcement agencies — including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), must intensify efforts in cracking down on individuals in possession of and trafficking in stolen vehicles. He stressed that Nigeria is not a destination for stolen vehicles or other ill-gotten…

APC Candidate, Okpebholo is coasting to victory as he has won 10 of 16 LGAs announced by INEC. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo is coasting to victory in the Edo State governorship election as he has won 10 out of the 16 LGAs announced so far by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday. According to the results from 16 out of 18 LGAs announced by the Returning Officer, Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, APC is is leading by 244,549 votes while the Peoples Democratic Party,…

APC reportedly got 352 votes from a polling unit of 213 accredited voters. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) could not deny the authenticity of a viral result sheet which showed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) got 352 votes when only 213 voters were accredited in the same polling unit during the Edo governorship election. The polling unit in question was Osholo Primary School Polling Unit, Weppa, Etsako East Local Government Area. Josephine Obazuwa was the presiding officer for the polling unit on Saturday.  As seen on the sheet, 493 voters were registered at the polling unit while 213 people were accredited for…

British heavyweight boxer, Tyson Fury has reacted to Anthony Joshua’s defeat to Daniel Dubois in Saturday’s heavyweight fight. Fury claimed he could also have been on the receiving end of Joshua’s shock defeat to Dubois at Wembley. Recall that Dubois demolished Joshua in five rounds. Joshua was the favourite to beat Dubois in the first defence of his IBF heavyweight title. But the 34-year-old has now faced calls to retire from boxing after losing to the 27-year-old boxer. Reacting, Fury, who was sat ringside at Wembley, said after the fight: “He did a very good job and fair play to…