Manchester United could accelerate moves for Felix Nmecha and Crysencio Summerville after Germany and the Netherlands were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to the Manchester Evening News. The exits end both players’ international commitments, allowing transfer discussions to progress. United have been monitoring Borussia Dortmund midfielder Nmecha as they seek midfield reinforcements….
Two children were killed, six residents injured and three others abducted after suspected bandits attacked Rafin Ciyawa village in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State in the early hours of Wednesday. The Bauchi State Police Command confirmed the attack, saying the gunmen invaded the community at night before fleeing with three residents. Police spokesperson…
Presidential Adviser on Foreign Affairs Demola Oshodi has urged caution in Nigeria’s response to xenophobic attacks in South Africa, citing the strong economic and historical ties between the two countries. Speaking in remarks reported by Leadership on July 1, Oshodi said the administration of President Bola Tinubu is engaging South African authorities and international partners…
Senior lawyer and constitutional reform advocate Olisa Agbakoba has called for a renewed national conversation on Nigeria’s future, arguing that the country’s challenges extend beyond constitutional provisions to issues of leadership, national unity and respect for the rule of law. Speaking on Arise TV on July 1, Agbakoba said constitutional safeguards alone cannot prevent abuses…
Arsenal have announced four squad number changes for Renée Slegers’ women’s team ahead of the 2026/27 Women’s Super League season. Goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar will wear the No. 1 shirt, while forward Caitlin Foord has switched to the No. 9 jersey. Summer signing Olivia Smith has been assigned the No. 11 shirt, and academy graduate…
A 19-year-old identified as Emmanuel Chinge, has been k!lled by gunmen in Irigwe Chiefdom, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement, the National Publicity Secretary of Irigwe Youth Movement (IYM), Joseph Yonkpa, said Chinge was k!lled on Sunday, June 29, 2026 at Nche-tahu in Nkien-whie District of Irigwe. The group expressed…
Elliot Page has unveiled his impressive new physique after revealing he’s become completely “hooked” on boxing. The Juno and The Umbrella Academy star, 39, was born female and named Ellen Page. Before However, he came out as transgender years earlier and started transitioning into a man. He also changed his name from Ellen to Elliot. In…
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has convicted and sentenced a 25-year-old man, Jerry Njoku, to seven years in prison with hard labour for def!ling a 10-year-old girl. Delivering judgement on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the trial judge, Rita Oguguo, also ordered the convict to pay the sum of N5m to…
Some parts of Lagos State have been plunged into blackout following the unfortunate flooding in the state. In a statement released, the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, declared “force majeure on the Oworoshoki 33KV and Lekki 330/132KV Transmission Substations as a result of flooding caused by continuous rainfall in Lagos”. According to the…
A woman was accused of attacking her boyfriend using a board with nails in it, leading to his d3ath in Louisville, Kentucky. According to court documents obtained by local outlet WLKY, 33-year-old Marvinesha Hopkins was arrested on June 20 after an altercation between herself and her boyfriend. Hopkins told police that her boyfriend…
