Argentina have made a special request to FIFA regarding their choice of kit ahead of the blockbuster 2026 World Cup semi-final clash against England in Atlanta. The tournament holders booked their place in the last four with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland, setting up a highly anticipated showdown against the Three Lions, who edged…
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso reportedly wants the club to sign another striker before the summer transfer window closes, but The Chelsea Chronicle argues that defensive reinforcements should take priority. The report notes that Chelsea have already signed Marco Palestra, Geovany Quenda and Emmanuel Emegha this summer. However, the departure of Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid…
Rev. Ladi Thompson, Director of Peace and Security for the African Union (AU) 6th Region, has alleged that individuals associated with the political movement that brought former President Muhammadu Buhari to power in 2015 admitted to bringing in foreign mercenaries during that period. Speaking on Channels Television on Monday, Thompson said Nigeria’s political history contains…
Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has reacted to the recent killings in Benue State, stressing that the protection of lives and property remains the government’s primary responsibility. According to Daily Post, Obi’s statement followed a directive by the King of Otukpo Kingdom, Chief John Eimonye, ordering herders…
Aston Villa have reached an agreement to sign Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi, hijacking a deal that Newcastle United had been expected to complete, according to FootballTransfers. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Villa agreed to pay a fee of just over €60 million, with personal terms already settled and a long-term contract in place. “Johan…
Abia State APC Chairman Chijioke Chukwu has defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. According to The PUNCH, Chukwu said there is no political or administrative justification for replacing Shettima, noting that the President and Vice President have maintained a harmonious working…
APC founding member Osita Okechukwu says public debate over President Bola Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket has diminished as Nigerians focus more on economic hardship than religious politics. According to Daily Post, Okechukwu, speaking on Trust TV’s Sunday Politics, said rising inflation, the increasing cost of living and what he described as “stomach infrastructure” have become…
Ukraine launched a large-scale overnight drone attack targeting energy and industrial facilities in southern Russia, while Russian authorities reported one of the largest recent drone assaults on the Moscow region, according to the Kyiv Post. Officials in Stavropol Krai said drones sparked a fire at an industrial site in the village of Vyazniki, while authorities…
Former Anambra State Governor and Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has advised Nigerians to allow extra time when travelling by air, citing uncertainty over airport experiences. In a video shared by Advocacy for Good Governance on July 13, 2026, Obi said travellers should keep an additional day free because of the unpredictability…
Christians who worship outside China’s state-approved churches are facing intensified pressure under President Xi Jinping’s administration, according to a report by The Telegraph citing worshippers, pastors, human rights advocates and legal experts. The report says worshippers have described midnight police raids, detentions, family separations and prosecutions targeting members of unregistered churches. One Christian, identified only…
