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News » Premier League news » Arsenal newsFebruary 21, 2026 21:09 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Chelsea and Arsenal in for Alvarez? Chelsea and Arsenal could be ready to spend big on Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez during the summer transfer window, according to Sport in Spain. The Argentine signed for the La Liga giants from Manchester City in the summer of 2024. He had a good debut campaign with 37 goal contributions in all competitions.Alvarez has managed only 19 in the ongoing season thus far, but continues to be highly-rated by Atletico, who are determined to keep him beyond the next transfer window.Sport…

Actress, Etinosa Idemudia, has urged entertainers to exercise caution when approached with unfamiliar offers, particularly within the entertainment industry, warning that vigilance and due diligence are essential safeguards against exploitation and abuse. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, the actress stressed that while the industry offers opportunities, it also requires discernment, especially for young people navigating it for the first time. “Anyone pursuing opportunities, especially in entertainment, must approach unfamiliar offers with caution and due diligence,” she said. “Research the individual or company thoroughly. Ask for references. Review their previous work. Confirm their digital footprint and professional history.” Etinosa…

The latest edition of Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity, UNESCO’s flagship monitoring report covering more than 120 countries, warns that generative AI is projected to drive significant income losses for artists by 2028. ‑generated content in global markets. The report stresses that these disruptions are occurring at a pace that outstrips current policy responses, exacerbating inequalities and threatening the livelihoods of millions of cultural workers. Music creators could see their revenues fall by 24 per cent, while those working in the audiovisual sector may lose 21 per cent of their income due to the expanding presence of AI generated content in…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has clarified that candidates are not required to remove their hijabs during registration, following a video that raised concerns about alleged discrimination against Muslim candidates at Afe Babalola University. In a video shared by social media user AsakyGRN, a man lamented that his sister had been told to remove her hijab before being photographed, saying, “I followed my sister to the JAMB centre to collect her form. She was told to remove her hijab before she could be captured. “After the capturing, they asked her to sign an undertaking for wearing a hijab. Are…

Data centers for AI are turning the world of power generation on its head. There isn’t enough power capacity on the grid to even come close to how much energy is needed for the number being built. And traditional transmission and distribution networks aren’t efficient enough to take full advantage of all the power available. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), annual transmission and distribution losses average about 5 percent. The rate is much higher in some other parts of the world. Hence, hyperscalers such as Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure are investigating every avenue…

Zoho has celebrated 30 years anniversary and have reached one million customers and 150 million users worldwide.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Zoho Corporation has marked its 30th anniversary by announcing two major milestones: the company now serves one million paying customers and supports more than 150 million users globally.   The privately held technology firm, which operates brands including ManageEngine, Qntrl, and TrainerCentral, reported strong year-on-year growth in 2025, with a 32% increase in customers and 20% revenue growth.   Expanding Global Client Base   Recent additions to Zoho’s global customer portfolio span multiple regions and industries. In the…

Islamic scholar and Chief Imam of Al-Hikmah University, Kwara State, Dr Sanusi Lafiagi, tells AYOOLA OLASUPO about the importance and blessings of the Islamic month of Ramadan and why many struggle to sustain post-Ramadan holiness Ramadan is often described as a month of mercy and transformation. What makes this period spiritually different from the rest of the year? Bismillahi al-Rahman Rahim (In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful), the month of Ramadan is very special in so many ways because it is a month of spiritual rejuvenation and a month of character formation. One of the…

Health inflation rose sharply to 30.35 per cent in January 2026, highlighting sustained pressure on households as the cost of drugs, hospital treatment, and other medical services remained elevated despite a moderation in headline inflation. The latest Consumer Price Index report released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that while overall inflation eased to 15.10 per cent year-on-year in January 2026, health inflation accelerated significantly from 20.09 per cent recorded in January 2025. The report stated that the Consumer Price Index declined to 127.4 points in January 2026 from 131.2 points in December 2025, reflecting a slowdown in the…

By Dayo Johnson Akure Tension gripped the agrarian Eleyewo community in Akure North council area of Ondo State, following the abduction of a couple and the murder of their neighbour by suspected gunmen. Consequently, residents of the community took to the streets to protest. They called on Ondo State government and security agencies to urgently intervene and restore safety to the community. A local told Sunday Vanguard that the bandits abducted Jamiu Olawale and his wife, shot another person who escaped, and caused other residents to flee for their safety as the hoodlums opened sporadic fire. It was gathered that…

Henrietta Bulabari, candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has emerged winner of the Khana 2 State House of Assembly Constituency bye-election in Rivers State after securing 7,647 votes. The Returning Officer, Prof. Angela Briggs, declared Bulabari the winner, stating, “having satisfied the requirements of the law.” According to the officially announced results, the votes scored by the parties were: AA – 46 APC – 7,647 NNPP – 37 YPP – 23 ZLP – 47 The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that out of 71,914 registered voters, only 7,834 accredited voters participated in the election. A total of 7,800…