Manchester United F.C. have reportedly set an August 8 deadline to complete Marcus Rashford’s permanent transfer before the club begins its pre-season training camp. According to the London Evening Standard, Rashford is expected to return to Old Trafford after FC Barcelona declined to activate the £26 million option to make his loan move permanent, instead…
Real Madrid CF manager José Mourinho is reportedly seeking another central defender despite the club’s four summer signings, including Marc Cucurella, Denzel Dumfries and Ibrahima Konaté. According to Madrid Universal, Mourinho believes further defensive reinforcement is needed after the team’s struggles last season. The club reportedly turned to alternative targets after long-term target Nico Schlotterbeck…
Daniel Bwala says he is pursuing legal action in England over his appearance on Head to Head, alleging he was ambushed during the interview hosted by Mehdi Hasan. Speaking on The Morayo Afolabi-Brown Show on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Bwala claimed members of the production team privately admitted the interview was not handled fairly but…
Peter Obi has dismissed claims that support for his presidential ambition has declined since the 2023 election, insisting that his political following has continued to grow. Speaking during an interview, Obi rejected suggestions that the enthusiasm surrounding his 2023 campaign had faded despite the Labour Party’s performance in subsequent elections in Anambra State. He argued…
Eight suspected terrorists were killed after troops of the 17 Brigade, Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, working alongside hybrid forces, foiled a planned attack on commuters along the Kakumi–Guga Road in Bakori Local Government Area. According to a report by counter-insurgency analyst Zagazola Makama, the operation followed credible intelligence that gunmen loyal to a…
Media entrepreneur and politician Dele Momodu has expressed confidence in the political strength of Peter Obi in Nigeria’s South-East, saying no amount of campaign spending can defeat him in the region if he contests. Speaking during an interview on Nevon HQ on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Momodu described Obi as a dominant political figure with…
Lamine Yamal has welcomed the possibility of Julián Álvarez joining FC Barcelona from Atlético Madrid during the summer transfer window. Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, the Spain international described Álvarez as a “top player” and said the Argentina forward would be an ideal fit for Barcelona’s style of play. “We wait for him at Barça with…
Former Kaduna Central senator and human rights activist Shehu Sani has opposed Senate involvement in the ongoing investigation into the activities of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the alleged convener of PFIPC. In a statement posted on his official X account, Sani said the probe should be left to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences…
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi has explained why he recently said he might not be alive to contest the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during an interview with Chude Jideonwo, as reported by Vanguard on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Obi alleged that the current administration has been deliberately frustrating…
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they targeted US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait on Wednesday after the US launched a wave of military strikes on Iran in response to attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it carried out a joint missile and drone operation against key…
