ActionAid Nigeria Country Director, Dr. Andrew Mamedu, has called for a comprehensive investigation into the controversy surrounding Adeniyi Adeyemi and the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), arguing that the matter extends beyond the actions of a single individual. Speaking during an interview aired on Arise News on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Mamedu questioned how…
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has reportedly identified Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa as his top transfer target as he looks to strengthen the club’s goalkeeping department ahead of the new Premier League season. According to Metro, Alonso concluded that Chelsea need a new first-choice goalkeeper after raising concerns over the performances of Robert Sanchez and Filip…
Macron to Visit Nigeria — French Ambassador French President Emmanuel Macron will make a State visit to Nigeria later this fall, French Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Marc Fonbaustier, has announced. Speaking at France’s National Day celebration in Abuja on Tuesday, Fonbaustier described the visit as an opportunity for both countries to review their growing…
France captain Kylian Mbappé admitted his side fell short of the standard required to reach the FIFA World Cup final following their semi-final defeat to Spain. According to a post by football outlet Touchline on X on July 14, Mbappé said France failed to execute its tactical plan, while Spain deserved to advance after remaining…
Manchester United have reportedly opened talks over a move for Roma midfielder Manu Kone as the club continues its summer recruitment following the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa. According to Metro Sport, United completed the £35 million signing of the Belgium international, making him the club’s third addition of the transfer window after…
Former Minister of Aviation Osita Chidoka has called for a thorough examination of the documents at the centre of the controversy surrounding the alleged fake agency reportedly linked to Adeniyi Adeyemi. Chidoka made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, while discussing allegations involving the purported Presidential/Federal…
France midfielder Rayan Cherki says his team was its own biggest obstacle at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the players had the quality to defeat any opponent but were undone by their own shortcomings. According to a post by football outlet The Touchline on X on July 14, Cherki reflected on France’s World Cup…
Spain defender Marc Cucurella says his side fully deserved its victory after controlling the match and believes the team now has an opportunity to emulate the country’s historic 2010 World Cup-winning generation. According to a post by football outlet The Touchline on X on July 14, Cucurella said Spain’s performance justified the result, insisting the…
Yemen’s Defence Minister, Taher al-Aqili, says the country’s internationally recognised government is prepared to take direct military action against what it described as repeated violations of Yemeni airspace, accusing Iran and the Houthi movement of ignoring months of diplomatic efforts to resolve the issue. According to Anadolu Agency, al-Aqili made the remarks on Monday, July…
France captain Kylian Mbappé has blamed his team’s failure to execute its tactical plan for its World Cup semi-final defeat, saying the players did not perform to the standard required at that stage of the tournament. According to a post by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on X on July 14, Mbappé admitted that France…
