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Arsenal are facing a significant injury blow with Mikel Merino set for a ‘sustained spell’ on the sidelines as per BBC.The 29-year-old Spain international was a notable absentee from the Gunners’ dominant 4-0 victory over Leeds United on Saturday, with fears now mounting that a serious foot injury could derail his impressive season.Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that the former Real Sociedad star is set to consult specialists after complaining of persistent pain.Mikel Merino has been a key player for Arsenal(Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images)Since his arrival in August 2024, Merino has become an key player for Mikel Arteta’s…
Petrol pump prices is expected to increase again as global crude oil prices surge above $70 per barrel, marketers warnThere is expectation of N1,000 per litre which is N200 more than the current rates offered at filling stationsIndustry experts have provided insight on the impact of crude oil prices and fuel pricing in NigeriaLegit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has extensive experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Nigerians may face another N200 per litre increase in petrol prices following a rise in global crude oil prices. The potential hike comes just days after…
Fulham manager Marco Silva is once again in hot water with the FA after a scathing post-match interview following his side’s narrow 3-2 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford.Silva, visibly incensed by the officiating during the five-goal thriller, faces a potential touchline ban for comments that questioned the integrity of referee John Brooks and the VAR team.The controversy stems from an early first-half incident where a penalty for Manchester United was initially awarded for a challenge by Jorge Cuenca on Matheus Cunha.Following a VAR review, the decision was downgraded to a free-kick just outside the area, but Silva was…
Dominic Solanke has scored a stunning scorpion kick goal to make it 2-2 for Tottenham against Manchester City.Spurs have completely turned the game around in the second half, coming back from two goals to now draw level.Dominic Solanke inspires Tottenham comeback against Manchester City(Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)Solanke was involved in the first goal, doing all the hard work before forcing Marc Guehi to put the ball into the back of his own net.And not long later, he produced one of the best goals of the season, as he improvised a scorpion kick goal to draw Spurs level.Following a lung-busting…
GistReel A Nigerian man has stirred conversations online after criticising the growing trend of replacing flowers with cash as a romantic gesture in relationships. In a viral statement shared on social media, the man argued that the act of giving flowers is meant to symbolise intentional love and affection, not financial support. According to him, the moment people began substituting flowers with money marked a deeper problem within the dating space. “The moment una start to remove flower put am money, na there I know say problem don dey our relationship dating space,” he said. He explained that flowers are…
Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens’ gesture following Raul Jimenez penalty caught the eyeing during the five goal thriller at Old Trafford.United’s resurgence under interim manager Michael Carrick continued in breathless fashion on Sunday, as a 94th-minute winner from Benjamin Sesko secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Fulham.The win marks Carrick’s third consecutive win since taking over as interim manager, propelling United back into the Premier League’s top four.What Senne Lammens did right after Raul Jimenez scored(Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images)While the late goals provided the headlines, one of the afternoon’s most surreal moments occurred in the 85th minute.After…
THOUSANDS of Virgin Money customers will be hit with a monthly fee hike on their bank accounts from today. Thehigh street lender is raising the price of its Club M packaged account, forcing loyal savers to fork out more cash to keep their perks. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! The popular bank is raising the fees for members of its Club M schemeCredit: Bloomberg via Getty Images From today, Sunday, February 1, the monthly fee for the Club M account will jump from £12.50 to £14. It means customers will now have to pay £168 a year…
Reports from close sources indicate that the singer’s life was taken by a snake bite sustained within the walls of her own residenceNanyah was said to be active on her social media pages just hours before the incident, engaging with fans who had no idea it would be her final interaction A video has since surfaced across social media platforms showing a long, black snake captured at the sceneThe Nigerian music scene has been thrown into mourning following reports of the tragic death of fast-rising singer and vocalist Ifunanya, popularly known as Nanyah_music.According to sources familiar with the situation, the…
GistReel Fast-rising Nigerian singer, Nanyah has reportedly passed away after an alleged snake bite. According to a report on the microblogging platform, X (formerly Twitter), the singer was bitten by a snake at her house and passed out, despite being rushed to the hospital. Nanyah Reportedly Passes Away After Snake Bite However, this report hasn’t been confirmed by close associates or family. Meanwhile, a clip has emerged online showing a long black snake held by a man whose face wasn’t shown. Notably, Nanyah was a participant on the fourth edition of Voice Nigeria and was widely known as an active…
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