ONZA NEWS

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...

 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...

 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...

By Chukwuebuka Chukwuemeka Atlanta, June 29, 2025 – In a brutally one ‑ sided contest, Paris Saint ‑ Germain crushed Inter   Miami 4 – 0 at Mercedes ‑ Benz Stadium, ending Lionel Messi ’ s Club World Cup journey for 2025. Toc in quick succession, Jo ã o   Neves scored twice (6 ′ , 39 ′ ), Inter Miami ’ s Tom á s   Avil é s inadvertently turned one in (44 ′ ), and Achraf   Hakimi sealed a dominant first ‑ half performance (45’). PSG fresh off Ligue   1, Coupe   de   France, and Champions League triumphs waved an unmissable statement of their superiority over Messi ’ s squad. Lionel Messi Messi’s Muted Return to the Scene of His Past Meeting PSG, his former club from 2021–23, seemed destined to spark fireworks. Yet Messi remained subdued. Despite a few second ‑ half chances a header and inside ‑ penalty appeal he struggled to influence the game, largely contained by PSG ’ s disciplined structure. German media even described it as a “quiet exit from the big stage,” noting both ...

By Chukwuebuka Chukwuemeka Arsenal’s transfer front is heating up as Mikel Arteta and new sporting director Andrea Berta ramp up efforts to strengthen the squad ahead of the 2025‑26 campaign. Arsenal Coach, Mikel Arteta Ademola Lookman in the Mix A recurring name on Arsenal’s radar is Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman. Reports suggest Berta is "holding numerous talks," and Atalanta could be open to a sale around the €42   million mark or roughly £42   million thanks to an alleged “ agreement ” with the Italian club. The Nigerian international scored 20 goals and tallied seven assists in 39 outings last season, making him an attractive offensive option.                             Nigerian International and Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman   Eberechi Eze: Exploring a £60   Million Move Arsenal are understood to be exploring the conditions to sign England international Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace....

  By Chukwuebuka Chukwuemeka Nigeria’s industrial titan, Aliko Dangote, has announced his ambitious plan to list the Dangote Refinery, the continent’s largest oil refinery on the stock market by the end of 2026. This strategic move aims to broaden its shareholder base and alleviate monopoly concerns surrounding its dominance in African fuel markets.                     Aliko Dangote Built at a cost of $20   billion, the refinery began operations last year and has a massive capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, producing a diverse range of fuels, including aviation fuel, diesel, gasoline, and naphtha. At the African Export-Import Bank annual meeting in Abuja, Dangote also revealed plans to list the company’s urea fertilizer plant capable of producing 2.8   million tonnes per annum, on the Nigerian stock exchange this year. “It’s important to list the refinery so that people will not be calling us a monopol...