France coach Didier Deschamps is departing Les Bleus following the team’s exit from the 2026 tournament. The dreams of the 57-year-old, who won the World Cup as a player (in 1998) and a manager (in 2018), of winning it a third time are over after their 2-0 defeat by Spain in Tuesday’s…
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it carried out attacks on military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, claiming the strikes targeted weapons storage sites and infrastructure linked to US drone operations. According to Al Jazeera, the IRGC announced on July 14, 2026, that the attacks were part of its response to ongoing US military…
African Democratic Congress (ADC) senatorial aspirant in Enugu State, Ogochukwu Onyema, has criticised the performance of the 10th National Assembly, saying Nigerians deserve a legislature that is more committed to accountability and effective governance. In an interview with The Guardian published on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Onyema argued that while lawmakers are not expected to…
Founder and pioneer National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has expressed confidence that the party’s 2027 presidential ticket will remain unaffected by the ongoing leadership dispute and legal challenges within the party. Speaking during an interview on Arise News on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Nwosu reacted to the recent Court of…
US President Donald Trump has reportedly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to withdraw Israeli forces from Syria and Lebanon as part of Washington’s efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East. According to Anadolu Agency, Trump made the request during a phone conversation with Netanyahu last Thursday. US and Israeli officials cited in the…
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…
I’m always the last person to know when someone is pregnant. It took me months before I realized I was pregnant with my own child. My mom has this gift. You can get pregnant today, and tomorrow she will look at you and tell you you’re pregnant. She came to visit to attend a funeral…
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…
