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.

Arsenal/Machester City Next 5 EPL Games

Arsenal and Manchester City are locked in a battle for the 2025/2026 Premier League title with 13 games to go
The latter still has to bridge a six-point gap if they are to emerge victorious when the league ends on May 24
We compare their next five fixtures with Arsenal’s fixtures, looking harder on paper, with two London derbies coming up

Manchester City beat Liverpool on Sunday evening to send out another statement to Arsenal that they are in the title race for the long haul. One of Arsenal or Manchester City is touted to win the Premier League this season. Photo by Naomi Baker/Carl Recine. Source: Getty Images

One of Arsenal or Manchester City is touted to win the Premier League this season. Photo by Naomi Baker/Carl Recine. Source: Getty Images

Pep Guardiola’s side had to do it the hard way, coming from a goal down on enemy territory, to complete a comeback and get maximum points. The result moved City to within six points of Arsenal, who thrashed Sunderland 3-0 on Saturday.

If it wasn’t clear already, it is becoming increasingly apparent that every game will now be hotly contested as Arsenal look to win their first trophy since 2024 while City look to reclaim the title they lost to Liverpool last season. Herein, we compare the next five games both sides have with their Etihad meeting in April on the horizon.

First up will be this week, when Arsenal travel away to play Brentford while Manchester City play Fulham at home. The Gunners won the reverse fixture while City beat Fulham 5-4 in a thriller at Craven Cottage. Afterwards, the league will take a break for the FA Cup, where Arsenal will play Wigan while City play Salford, giving both managers a chance to rotate their squads.

After the FA Cup, Arsenal will travel to bottom-placed club Wolves, a club they struggled to beat at the Emirates, while their rivals play Newcastle United at home. After Molineux, Arsenal will have back-to-back crucial London derbies, starting with a short trip to play Tottenham Hotspur before Chelsea come visiting at the Emirates.

During this time frame, Guardiola’s Sky Blues will have relegation-threatened clubs, Leeds United (A) and Nottingham Forrest (H). There is no doubt that the Gunners’ biggest test will be the London derbies, and should they come through unscathed, it will put them in a prime position for March fixtures.

Arsenal and Manchester City next 5 games compared

Arsenal

Brentford (a)
Wigan (h) – FA Cup
Wolves (a)
Spurs (a)
Chelsea (h)

Manchester City

Fulham (h)
Salford (h) – FA Cup
Newcastle (h)
Leeds (a)
Nottingham Forest (h)

“We still have to win so many games to achieve what we want. So, there’s no focus on that; that’s something else. We’ve done our job now, we’ve had what we have to do, so I assess that, try to improve it and get ready for Brentford,” said Arteta after beating Sunderland via the club’s website.

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Wizkid Slams Tuface Idibia Over Burna Boy’s Musical Global Success

Nigerian music superstar Wizkid publicly responded to comments made by legendary singer Tuface Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, about Burna Boy’s global success.

The exchange has set social media on fire and sparked widespread debates among fans and followers.

2Baba Comments on Burna Boy’s International Success

In a recent interview, 2Baba stated: “Burna Boy is ahead of Wizkid and Davido in terms of global growth.”

The comment quickly went viral, igniting discussions across platforms and dividing opinions among fans of the top Afrobeats stars.

The statement was seen by many as a bold claim, prompting reactions from fans, critics, and fellow artists.

Wizkid Responds

Shortly after 2Baba’s interview gained traction, Wizkid took to Snapchat to respond.

He wrote: “At least make peace with your family first before having opinions about music. Old man, I’m never letting it slack in 2026.” @wizkidayo

The post immediately went viral, with fans and followers flooding social media with reactions ranging from support to criticism.

I’m Not Dating Asake-KWAM1’s Daughter, Dami Marshall

Dami Marshall, a daughter of Fuji maestro, King WasiAyinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, has debunked rumours of a romantic relationship with singer Asake.

Dami and Asake recently sparked relationship rumours after she shared a picture of herself with the singer at an event with the caption, “Mr Money and Mrs Money.” She has now clarified that she and Asake are not dating.

She explained that the picture was from her first meeting with the singer.

“Guys, that was my first time meeting him [Asake], so I took a picture. Do not believe blogs, they can do anything for traffic,” Miss Marshall wrote on her Instagram page, shutting down the rumours.

Asake is not publicly known to be in any romantic relationship since breaking up with his Gambia girlfriend, Madame Mystique in 2014.

We Have To Beat Arsenal – Guardiola

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has hinted that their Premier League clash against Arsenal could decide the title winner of 2025-2026 English Premier League.

Guardiola was speaking after his team fought from a goal down to defeat Liverpool 2-1 on Sunday. The result ensured that City maintains the six-point gap between themselves and the Gunners.

Guardiola believes all they need to do is keep pace with Mikel Arteta’s men and wait for the league leaders to slip up.

“All we can do is breathe down the neck of Arsenal, being there, and try if they slip, if they make something [a mistake], use it,” he said.

“We have to play them [Arsenal] at home, so of course we have to beat them.”