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 A former National Auditor of the All Progressives Congress (APC), George Moghalu, on Tuesday, dumped the ruling party. Moghalu while giving reason for resigning his membership from the party, cited personal reasons. The resignation put to rest the rumour of his move to quit the party since last year. Moghalu, who previously served as the Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), addressed his resignation in a formal letter. The letter was directed to the APC chairman of Uruagu Ward 1 in Nnewi, Nnewi North local government area, Anambra State, and was also sent to the local government and state chairmen of the party. The resignation letter, titled “Resignation of Membership of the APC,” officially marks the end of Moghalu’s association with the ruling party. The letter reads, “I bring you good wishes of my dear family and to formally notify you of my decision to resign my membership of the APC with effect from today, August 26, 2024. “It is my utmost desi...

  Arsenal have continued their aggressive summer recruitment drive, reaching nearly £100 million in spending with the acquisition of Mikel Merino, according to Talksport. The 28-year-old midfielder has joined the Premier League side from Real Sociedad for a reported £32 million. Merino has signed a four-year contract with Arsenal, which includes an option for an additional year. This move marks his return to the English top flight after previously playing at Newcastle United during the 2017/18 season. The transfer saga has been one of the most drawn-out deals of the summer window. Arsenal began pursuing Merino at the start of August, having monitored his performances throughout the year. Sociedad initially held firm on their £30 million asking price, but Arsenal's persistence ultimately secured the deal. Merino, who was instrumental in Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph, was keen on joining Arsenal despite interest from other major clubs like Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. He has been assig...

 Victor Osimhen will sign for Arsenal. There’s been a very simple reason why the Gunners have not won the Premier League the past two seasons - they haven’t had that 20-goal striker. And now there’s one ready and waiting for them. Osimhen has already made clear his desire to leave Napoli and talk from Italy suggests that both Chelsea and Arsenal are going head to head for his signature. The Blues could have an advantage given Romelu Lukaku’s impending move to Naples, but it has been suggested that they have already baulked at Osimhen’s lofty wage demands and are looking for alternatives. That could potentially give Arsenal the perfect opportunity to strike. Sure, any deal for the Nigerian will cost in excess of £100m. But that will represent an absolute bargain should his goals carry Arsenal to the title. Mike Walters Everyone celebrates the end of a transfer window - because it means Sky Sports can put away that daft countdown clock, as if our lives all depend on whether Huddersfi...