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 Arsenal stars ‘think Vinicius Jr transfer is a done deal’ as Brazilian ‘rejects’ Real Madrid offer Arsenal players reportedly believe Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior is heading to the Emirates, with the potential move described as a "done deal" inside Mikel Arteta’s dressing room. According to Diario AS, Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has told some players the club is pushing to sign the Brazilian. Arteta is also said to have spoken with Vinicius about the role he could play in Arsenal’s ambitions. The speculation comes amid stalled contract talks with Real Madrid. Reports claim Madrid are unwilling to meet Vinicius’ wage demands. The winger is reportedly seeking a deal comparable to Kylian Mbappé’s reported £500,000-per-week salary, while Madrid’s offer is closer to £360,000 per week. Madrid’s stance is said to be that “no player is bigger than the club,” leaving an agreement uncertain and opening the door to a Premier League move. If it happens, the transfer wo...

 Ontario opens new permanent residence programme for foreign workers Ontario has officially opened applications for its new Workforce Priority Stream, creating a fresh pathway to permanent residence for eligible foreign workers through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Starting August 4, 2026, eligible foreign nationals can submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through Ontario’s e-Filing Portal, provided they have a qualifying job offer from an eligible Ontario employer. The new stream includes *three pathways*: one for higher-skilled workers, another for lower-skilled workers, and a third for self-employed physicians who are registered to practise in Ontario and are eligible to bill the province’s public health insurance plan (OHIP). To qualify, applicants must create an EOI linked to a valid job offer submitted by an eligible employer through the OINP Employer Portal. Although the Workforce Priority Stream was introduced on June 26, 2026, candidates could only begin ...

 Over 200 Building Plan Fail Legal Test; Government Threatens to Blacklist Erring Architects. By Ruth Orji Architects have been charged to uphold professional standards by adhering to the ethical principles of their profession and complying with the Anambra State Physical Planning Regulations in the discharge of their duties. This call was contained in a two-page statement addressed to the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), Anambra State Chapter, and signed by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Barr. Chijioke Ojukwu, on August 3. According to the statement, the ministry observed that more than 200 building plans submitted to its Legal Review Department for assessment contravened the  Setback Rules as stipulated in Sections 10 and 11 of the Anambra State Physical Planning Regulations, 2015. The ministry stated that most of the building plans exceeded the permissible land coverage, with structures occupying more than 90 per cent of the subject lan...

 SUSTAINED MILITARY PRESSURE COMPELS MORE JAS FAMILY MEMBERS TO SURRENDER TO TROOPS Sustained offensive operations by troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have continued to exert significant pressure on terrorist elements operating across the North East theatre, resulting in the voluntary surrender of 17 family members of Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) in separate incidents in Borno State. In the first incident, at about 9:15 a.m on 4 August 2026, 16 JAS family members comprising 10 women and 6 children voluntarily surrendered to troops of 222 Battalion while on a domination patrol along the Gezuwa axis in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. During preliminary debriefing, the surrendered individuals disclosed that the sustained military pressure mounted by troops on terrorist enclaves significantly influenced their decision to surrender. A total sum of ₦92,000 was recovered from the group during the process. Similarly, at about 12:04 p.m on the same day,...

 OPERATION HADIN KAI IDENTIFY WANTED SENIOR ISWAP/ISIS TERRORIST LEADERS OPERATING AROUND THE LAKE CHAD BASIN Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded another significant breakthrough following recent successful offensive operations against ISWAP/ISIS terrorists in the Lake Chad region of Northern Borno State. During the operations, troops recovered several technical devices and other high-value intelligence materials, including a camcorder used by ISWAP terrorists to record propaganda videos and document operational activities. Subsequent forensic exploitation of the recovered devices generated actionable intelligence, leading to the identification of locations associated with terrorist activities as well as identities of several senior ISWAP leaders operating within the Mangari–Metele–Dogon Chukun axis along the fringes of the Lake Chad Basin in Abadam and Kukawa Local Government Areas of Borno State. The identified terrorists leaders and key operatives include; Abu Musa Al-Manga...

MINISTER OF EDUCATION ALAUSA UNVEILS AUTISM CARE INITIATIVE Nigeria's shortage of specialists in autism care, coupled with the growing number of families seeking diagnosis and therapy abroad, has prompted the Federal Ministry of Education to introduce reforms aimed at strengthening services for children with Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and other developmental conditions. Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, says the reforms focus on expanding the country's specialist workforce by increasing the number of universities offering programmes in Audiology, Speech and Language Therapy, and Occupational Therapy from about four to almost sixteen, with plans to extend the programmes to more institutions. Beginning next year, the Federal Government will provide targeted support to universities offering the specialised programmes through improved infrastructure, modern equipment, and instructional materials. The Ministry has also directed the National...