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Usyk Demolishes Dubois in Fifth-Round KO — Grudge Finally Settled in Explosive Rematch

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 By Chukwuebuka Chukwuemeka London, July 19, 2025 – In a monumental heavyweight showdown at Wembley Stadium, Oleksandr Usyk reclaimed the undisputed world heavyweight crown by dismantling Daniel Dubois with a devastating fifth-round knockout. Olesandr Usyk: The Undisputed Heavy Weight Champion of the World  Usyk, 38, entered the ring with supreme confidence, and he quickly seized control, outclassing Dubois from bell to bell. He floored the Brit with an overhand right before delivering a crushing left hook to the chin, ending the fight at 1:52 of round five Official scorecards confirmed Usyk’s dominance leading up to the KO: two judges had him ahead by margins of 39 ‑ 37, and the third card read a clean 40 ‑ 36 through four rounds, underlining his skill, precision, and ring control This emphatic win not only reclaims Usyk’s IBF strap along with his WBA (Super), WBC, WBO, IBO, and The Ring titles, but also cements him as the first male boxer in history to become a three ‑...

Arsenal Close in on Viktor Gyökeres as Major Target Secured

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By Chukwuebuka Chukwuemeka Arsenal have made a breakthrough in their pursuit of Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres, reaching an agreement on personal terms and entering advanced talks with Sporting CP. The 27 ‑ year ‑ old star, fresh off back ‑ to ‑ back Primeira Liga titles and an astonishing 68 goals in 66 appearances in Portugal ’ s top flight, is poised to sign a five ‑ year deal at the Emirates. Victor Gyokeres very close to joining Arsenal Though Arsenal initially placed a €70–75   m valuation on Gy ö keres and Sporting are holding out for roughly £ 68 – 70   m, both clubs appear optimistic about finalizing the deal in the coming week. With Arsenal having already sealed the club-record signing of Martín Zubimendi (approx. £50–65   m), the ground is set for a transformative summer under Mikel Arteta. Can He Deliver in the Premier League? Excitement is high, Gyökeres has outscored every striker in the top 10 European leagues since joining Sporting. Over the past two campaign...

Nigeria’s Opposition Coalition Adopts ADC as 2027 Platform, Names David Mark National Chairman

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 By Chukwuebuka Chukwuemeka Abuja, July 2, 2025 – In a major political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, a coalition of opposition political parties in Nigeria has formally adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its unified platform. The coalition, comprising several registered parties, also announced the appointment of former Senate President David Mark as the new national chairman of the ADC. National Chairman of the Coalition movement under ADC and former Senate President, David Mark According to reports, the decision was reached at a strategic meeting held in Abuja on Monday. Leaders of the coalition emphasized that the move is aimed at wresting power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) by presenting a united front under a credible and nationally respected leadership. Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar David Mark, who served as Senate President from 2007 to 2015, was described as a stabilizing force with the experience and political ne...

Arsenal Poised to Sign Striker on Massive Five-Year Deal

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 By Chukwuebuka Chukwuemeka London, July 2, 2025 – Premier League giants Arsenal are closing in on a major coup this summer transfer window. According to multiple reports, a five-year contract worth around £70   million has been agreed with their top striker target, with the club ’ s new sporting director Andrea Berta eager to secure a big-name addition to Mikel Arteta ’ s squad. Who is in, who is out? RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and  Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyökeres While Arsenal had been balancing interest between two standout strikers – RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyökeres, it appears Arteta’s side have now settled their sights firmly on Gyökeres. Sources say that negotiations have progressed to the point where personal terms are virtually finalized, and Berta is also eyeing a second marquee arrival in addition to the frontman. That said, there’s still one final hurdle: agreeing on a transfer fee with Sporting. Talks remain ongoing over wh...