Arsenal and Atletico Madrid settled for a 1-1 draw in a tense UEFA Champions League semifinal first-leg clash in Madrid, leaving the tie finely balanced ahead of the return leg in London. Played at the Metropolitano Stadium, the encounter delivered drama, controversy and moments of quality from both sides. The Premier League leaders struck first just before the break, with Viktor Gyökeres continuing his fine scoring form to hand Arsenal a 1-0 advantage. The visitors controlled much of the opening half, creating several chances and frustrating Atletico’s attacking rhythm. The Spanish side responded with greater urgency after the interval and were rewarded when Julián Álvarez calmly converted from...

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has advocated sustainable dialogue with stakeholders as a strategy to build inclusion, foster collective interest and promote a united political front across the state. The Governor made this known while receiving stakeholders from Kogi West as part of ongoing consultations involving aspirants and key political actors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress in the state. According to him, the engagement was designed to provide a platform for constructive interaction, exchange of ideas, and consensus-building among leaders and aspirants. He noted that such consultations are critical to strengthening democratic processes and ensuring cohesion within the political space. Governor Ododo expressed appreciation to President...

Arsenal and Atletico Madrid settled for a 1-1 draw in a tense UEFA Champions League semifinal first-leg clash in Madrid, leaving the tie finely...

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has advocated sustainable dialogue with stakeholders as a strategy to build inclusion, foster collective interest and promote a...