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Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi has spoken up on his alleged beef with legendary singer, Innocent Idibia aka 2baba. Recall in 2006, it was alleged that the former Chelsea star had snubbed the singer at a club in London which led the veteran singer to release his 2010 hit …

Arsenal appear ready to make a huge u-turn with one transfer which seemed like a done deal just weeks ago. The Gunners have been decisive in the transfer market in recent weeks, bringing in players early, while losing Granit Xhaka to Bayer Leverkusen. It looks as though more outgoings will …

The Plateau government has approved the appointment of rapper Jude Abaga, popularly known as MI Abaga, as honorary adviser on entertainment and creativity. The state Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s spokesman Gyang Bere made this known in a statement on Thursday. Mutfwang also approved the appointment of former Super Eagles skipper Mikel …

Mikel Arteta insists that Thomas Partey remains an integral part of his Arsenal plans, amid continued speculation over the midfielder’s future. The recent signing of Declan Rice sparked further talk that Arsenal may offload Partey – who is being chased by Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ahli. Arteta seems to see …

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is set for showdown talks with one his most senior players over his future. The Gunners have been busy during the summer transfer window, bringing in Kai Havertz early on and tying up for further deals for Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber. Spending is now at …

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta used clips of last season’s Amazon documentary to motivate his players for a ‘revenge’ win over Newcastle at St. James’ Park on Sunday. The Gunners lost the corresponding fixture 2-0 last May in their penultimate Premier League game and ended up missing out on a Champions …

Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe could move to Aston Villa in the summer transfer window, after growing increasingly frustrated with his lack of first-team minutes under Mikel Arteta this season. Smith Rowe hasn’t started a single Premier League game for the Gunners this season, featuring in a total of just …

The Gunners got thumped at the hands of Gaurdiola’s men at the Etihad which has left them in a bad position in the title race. Arsenal lost 4-1 to Manchester City at the Etihad as they lost grip on their title charge. Two goals from Kelvin De Bruyne and one …

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could leave north London this summer for the Real Madrid job after almost four years in the job. That’s the incredible claim made by one outlet that says that the European champions are considering boyhood Barcelona supporter Arteta as Carlo Ancelotti’s successor.  What’s more, the Gunners …

This Arsenal squad has been a surprise package in the 2022/23 Premier League. Mikel Arteta’s side have mounted a title challenge that few predicted, leading Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City at the head of the table. Having finished sixth last season, the Gunners made several high-profile acquisitions in the summer, landing …