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News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsMarch 1, 2026 21:18 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Arteta on Odegaard absence Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed the real reason behind Martin Odegaard’s absence against Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday. The Gunners registered a hard-fought 2-1 win over the Blues earlier today. William Saliba broke the deadlock while Jurrien Timber was responsible for scoring the winning goal for the north London giants.Odegaard was a surprise absentee from the matchday squad prior to the derby and Arteta revealed that the club did not want to risk him as he was not totally comfortable after…

At the recent India AI summit, Raul told UN News what drives his passion for the technology, and why we need to fully embrace it.Largely self-taught, Raul built his first robot at the age of 12 and has developed over 10 AI tools. He has advised the Kerala and Dubai governments on how to integrate AI into public services and is the founder of AI Realm Technologies.Raul’s achievements have led to speaking engagements at major technology companies, and invitations to international conferences, such as last week’s 2026 India AI Summit in New Delhi, where he was introduced to Amandeep Gill,…

On Saturday, February 28, Xiaomi held its biggest international hardware showcase yet in Barcelona, Spain. The event took place just days before Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026. It served as the global stage for the Xiaomi 17 series, alongside a major expansion of Xiaomi’s “Human x Car x Home” ecosystem. Xiaomi President William Lu set the tone early. Under the theme “The New Wave of Imagery,” he pointed to 2025 as a breakthrough year for the company with €55 billion in revenue, and announced plans to invest €24 billion in research and development. over the next five years. This event…

Social media was thrown into confusion this week following viral claims suggesting that entertainer King Mitchy and in some rumours, activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) had committed suicide using hypo. Below  what is currently known about the controversy. How the Rumour Started   King Mitchy had been involved in a heated online dispute with VeryDarkMan, popularly known as VDM. Their disagreement, which reportedly centred around allegations linked to donations and public accountability, had already generated significant online attention. Amid the tension, a livestream clip began circulating, leading to speculation about King Mitchy’s wellbeing. Within hours, unverified claims spread across X, Instagram and…

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has announced a final dividend of N15 per 2 kobo ordinary share for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, bringing total dividend for the year to N20 per share, subject to applicable withholding tax. The corporate action follows the company’s return to profitability in 2025 and signals renewed confidence in cash flow sustainability after a volatile 2024 financial year. Key Corporate Action Dates Qualification Date: April 8, 2026 Register Closure: From April 9, 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM): April 30, 2026 Dividend Payment Date: On or around May 5, 2026 Shareholders whose names appear in…

By Joseph Erunke ABUJA — The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has pledged that the 2027 general elections will be the best in Nigeria’s history, citing sweeping reforms introduced by the Electoral Act 2026. Speaking at a Citizens’ Town Hall Meeting themed “What It Means for Your Vote and the 2027 Elections,” organised by the Civil Society Network on Electoral Integrity, the INEC chairman described the new law as a major step toward restoring public trust, enhancing transparency, and strengthening democratic legitimacy. The Electoral Act 2026, signed into law on February 18, followed…

Chelsea captain, Reece James, has said Arsenal’s superiority from set-pieces proved decisive in their Premier League clash on Sunday. The Gunners beat their London rivals 2-1 at the Emirates. William Saliba opened the scoring, before Piero Hincapie’s own goal meant both teams went in level. Jurrien Timber then headed in the winner for the hosts from a corner-kick. “This is football now in 2026,” James told the media. “90 per cent of goals are probably set pieces and they are probably one of the leaders in terms of goals for and defending them. “[Arsenal] are difficult to stop. They…

Arsenal restored their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table after a hard-fought 2-1 win over 10-man Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners needed victory following Manchester City’s win over Leeds on Saturday, and they delivered with another strong performance from set-pieces. Arsenal took the lead through William Saliba, who forced the ball home from a corner. It was their 15th league goal from a corner this season. Jurrien Timber later added the second, converting another delivery into the box to make it 16 goals from corners in this campaign. Chelsea found an equaliser just before…

 As Iran fired a barrage of drones and missiles at Gulf States in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli strikes, some in Dubai ran for cover and others froze at windows, watching the sky as if trying to make sense of something that had seemed impossible. “Oh my god … this is the view from my balcony,” influencer Hofit Golan said, voice tight with disbelief as she recorded smoke rising from an explosion on the Palm Jumeirah, the man-made island long marketed as a symbol of Dubai’s luxury and calm. “This is in front of my home. Oh my god,” she told…

The U.S. military said on Sunday it has sunk an Iranian warship and called on Iranian forces to lay down their arms and leave their posts. The U.S. Central Command, which is overseeing ongoing U.S. attacks on Iran, said it sunk an Iranian Jamaran-class corvette in the Gulf of Oman at a Chah Bahar pier. “As the President said, members of Iran’s armed forces, IRGC and police ‘must lay down your weapons.’ Abandon ship,” Central Command said in a post on X, referring to remarks on Saturday by President Donald Trump.