Arsenal To Win 2025-26 EPL Title: Supercompuer

Opta’s Supercomputer backs Arsenal to beat Manchester City in the EPL Title
Opta’s Supercomputer still backs the Gunners to win the title.

Arsenal are still in the position to win the 2025-26 English Premier league despite a draw against Wolvehampton at the Monlineux Stadium on Wednesday night according to Opta’s Supercomputer.

According to Opta’s Supercomputer has backed Arsenal to beat Manchester City in the Premier League title race this season. This is despite the Gunners’ 2-2 draw against Wolves at the Monlineux Stadium on Wednesday night.

Goals from Bukayo Saka and Piero Hincapie ensured Arsenal got a point against Wolves. The outcome of the match of the encounter saw Arsenal drop two points in the race for the Premier League title.

Mikel Arteta’s side are now five points ahead of Man City, who have a game in hand. However, Opta’s Supercomputer still backs the Gunners to win the title.

It predicted the North London club to finish with around 80.58 points, giving them an 80.92% chance of winning the title

USA Freezes Assets of Eight Nigerians Over Boko Haram Links

Assets And Properties Of Eight Nigerians were frozen by United State of America over links with Boko Haram, Cybercrime
US President Donald Trump had last year declared Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern

The United States government has frozen the assets of eight Nigerians over alleged links to Boko Haram and cybercrime activities

The sanctions were contained in 3,000-page document released by the United States Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control on February 10.

According to the US Department of Treasury…The document titled the “Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List”, SDN List, is a reference document detailing individuals and entities subject to US sanctions.

The document also listed individuals sanctioned for cybercrime-related offences and other security threats.

DAILY POST reports that the development followed the recommendations by the US Congress for visa bans and asset freezes on persons and groups accused of violations of religious freedom and persecution of Christians in Nigeria.

Recall that US President Donald Trump had last year declared Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern.

Nigerians listed under the US Treasury sanctions face asset freezes under Executive Order 13224.

Among those designated is Salih Yusuf Adamu, also known as Salihu Yusuf, born August 23, 1990.

He was identified as having links to Boko Haram. Yusuf was among six Nigerians convicted in 2022 in the United Arab Emirates for establishing a Boko Haram cell to raise funds for insurgents in Nigeria.

The group was found guilty of attempting to transfer $782,000 from Dubai to Nigeria.

Babestan Oluwole Ademulero, born March 4, 1953, was listed under terrorism-related sanctions. He was identified under multiple aliases, including Wole A. Babestan and Olatunde Irewole Shofeso.

Also designated was Abu Abdullah ibn Umar Al-Barnawi, also known as Ba Idrisa, reportedly born between 1989 and 1994 in Maiduguri, Borno State. He was flagged under terrorism-related sanctions.

Abu Musab Al-Barnawi, also referred to as Habib Yusuf, was identified as a Boko Haram leader and listed with varying birth years between 1990 and 1995.

Nnamdi Orson Benson, born March 21, 1987, in Nigeria, was listed under CYBER2 sanctions and was reported to hold a Nigerian passport.

Osimhen Eyes Galatasaray UCL Goal Record

Victor Osimhen targeting history with Galatasaray

Victor Osimhen will be looking to make history by becoming Galatasaray’s highest goal scorer in a single UEFA Champions League campaign when the Yellow and Reds take on Juventus in their playoff tie.

Osimhen has scored six goals in six outings in the competition for Okan Buruk’s side this season.

The Nigeria international is two goals behind Burak Yilmaz, who holds the record with eight goals from nine games during the 2012/13 season.

The 27-year-old has also registered nine goals in 16 league outings this term.

Galatasaray will host Juventus in the first leg at the RAMs Park on Tuesday.

The reverse fixture is slated for Turin next week Wednesday.

Three Players That Far Better Than Ronaldo: Fabio Capello

Former England manager, Fabio Capello has named three football icons he feels are better than Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

According to Capello, the likes of Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, and Ronaldo Nazario are above the level of Ronaldo.

The former Real Madrid coach believes the Portugal captain cannot be compared to the trio because of their genius ability, which he [Ronaldo] lacks.

Speaking recently on Egyptian outlet ON Sport’s Hat-trick program, Capello said: “Cristiano [Ronaldo] is a great goalscorer and an incredible athlete, but he doesn’t have the genius of Messi, Maradona or Ronaldo Nazario.

“That genius that the others possessed is absent in Cristiano. He can’t be compared to those three.”

Ronaldo, meanwhile, had labelled himself as the greatest footballer of all time. The 41-year-old has netted 961 career goals so far.

Reno Omokri Clears Air On PBAT Led FG Appointment

Reno Omokri, an Ambassador designee said that, he never said he would not take any offer from the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government.

Omokri made this rebuttal on Wednesday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television.

Recall that Reno Omokri is among the list president Tinubu forwarded to the Senate for ambassadorial consideration.

“That’s not what I said. The question you asked me was that if Tinubu asked me to work with him, would I accept? I said no, it’s not in my DNA.

“When I met with the administration’s officials, I said I can’t take certain positions because of certain things that I said earlier. However, I never said I cannot work for Nigeria.

“As an ambassador, I’m going to work for Nigeria. I will be an ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he said

Tottenham Hotspur Head Coach Thomas Frank Is Sacked

It has been confirmed that another Premier League manager, Thomas Frank of Tottenham, has been sacked.

Tottenham Hotspur have officially relieved head coach Thomas Frank of his duties, ending a turbulent eight-month tenure that has left the North London club precariously close to the Premier League relegation zone.

The decision was confirmed on Wednesday morning following a dismal 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United on Tuesday night. The result served as the “final straw” for the Spurs board, as the club remains winless in the Premier League for the duration of 2026.

Despite a promising start after his move from Brentford in June 2025, Frank struggled to maintain momentum amidst a mounting injury crisis. At the time of his departure, the Dane was dealing with 11 first-team injuries, including a long-term ankle issue for star striker Dominic Solanke.

While Spurs found some success in the Champions League—securing a place in the last 16—their domestic form has been catastrophic:

Current Standing: 16th place, just five points above the relegation zone.
Home Form: Only two league wins at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium all season.
Recent Run: Winless in their last eight Premier League matches.

The atmosphere at the stadium turned “toxic” during the Newcastle loss, with fans repeatedly chanting for Frank’s dismissal and booing the team off the pitch. Earlier in the week, Frank had remained defiant, stating he was “1,000% sure” he was the right man for the job and citing studies that suggest sacking managers mid-season is often counterproductive.

However, with a high-stakes North London Derby against Arsenal looming, the Spurs hierarchy felt a change was necessary to avoid a genuine scrap for survival.

The club has yet to announce a permanent successor, though rumours are already swirling around several high-profile names:

Mauricio Pochettino: The former Spurs boss, currently leading the USA national team, remains the romantic favourite among the supporters.
Roberto De Zerbi: Recently linked with the job after his departure from Marseille.
John Heitinga: Currently on the coaching staff, Heitinga is expected to take interim charge for the immediate future.

Frank, who never suffered a sacking during his successful seven-year stint at Brentford, becomes the fifth permanent manager to leave Tottenham since 2019

What Money Can’t Buy – Samuel Kuffor

Samuel Osei Kuffour: “Anytime it’s my birthday, Oliver Kahn posts that picture of me saving his life with CPR and says thank you.
These are things money can’t buy.”

What a heartwarming story! Samuel Osei Kuffour’s anecdote about Oliver Kahn’s birthday post is a beautiful example of the power of kindness and gratitude.

It’s amazing that Kuffour saved Kahn’s life with CPR, showcasing his quick thinking and medical knowledge.

Kahn’s annual birthday post expressing gratitude to Kuffour is a testament to the strong bond between the two former teammates.

Kuffour’s statement, “These are things money can’t buy,” highlights the importance of relationships, kindness, and gratitude. It’s a reminder that some things in life are truly priceless.

BREAKING: Senate Adopts Electronic and Manual Transmission of Election Results

Today Tuesday, the Senate adopted the use of both electronic and manual modes of transmitting election results, following the public protests over attempts to drop electronic transmission in the ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act.

The decision was taken during the emergency plenary on the subject as a result of public outcry and protest, the lawmakers however considered recommendations aimed at addressing concerns raised by the public.

It was gathered that the senate modified Clause 60 to require the presiding officer at each polling unit to electronically transmit election results to the IREV portal. However, if electronic transmission fails due to communication/network issues, the manual result sheet (Form EC8A) would become the primary source for result collation.

The move comes after sustained protests at the National Assembly, with demonstrators insisting that electronic transmission of results is critical to curbing electoral fraud and restoring public confidence in the electoral process.

Emergency Plenary on Electoral Act Amendment Holds Over NASS Protest

The Senate on Tuesday opened an emergency plenary session following rising tension over recent amendments to the Electoral Act. The session is focused on public backlash triggered by changes affecting the electronic transmission of election results.

This development comes days after the National Assembly passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026. Since then, pressure has mounted on lawmakers from different quarters of society. Civil society groups, opposition parties, labour unions, professional associations, youth groups, and regional leaders have all raised concerns. Many argue that the amendments could weaken the integrity and transparency of future elections.

Early on Tuesday, protesters gathered around the National Assembly complex. They arrived in large numbers, holding placards and chanting slogans.

Their demands were clear. They want the Senate to restore provisions that support real-time electronic transmission of election results. They also called for openness in the lawmaking process.

Security was visibly tightened around the complex as the protests continued. Despite the demonstrations, the Senate proceeded with the emergency sitting.

The session is being presided over by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The emergency plenary was formally announced on Sunday through a statement issued by the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo.

“The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has directed the reconvening of plenary for an emergency sitting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026,” the statement said.

Plenary commenced at about noon. Lawmakers are expected to deliberate extensively on the controversial amendments as protests persist outside the National Assembly.