Ukraine said Tuesday it would not hold on to Russian territory captured in its surprise cross-border incursion and offered to stop raids if Moscow agreed a “just peace”. Ukrainian forces entered Russia’s Kursk region last Tuesday, taking over two dozen settlements in the biggest attack by a foreign army on …
Read More »Barnsley sign Nigeria midfielder Nwakali
Barnsley have signed Nigeria midfielder Kelechi Nwakali on a three-year deal. The 26-year-old arrives at Oakwell for an undisclosed fee from Chaves, a club in Portugal’s second tier, where he scored one goal and registered four assists last season. “I knew this was an exciting opportunity for me, I know …
Read More »Israel and US brace for Iranian attack as diplomats push hard for Gaza ceasefire
Israel and the United States are preparing for a potential Iranian attack on Israel, as efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza intensify ahead of the expected resumption of formal negotiations this week. Mediators have urged Israel and Hamas to return to the negotiating table in a renewed push to strike a …
Read More »West Ham sign Man Utd defender Aaron-Wan Bissaka on seven-year deal
Aaron-Wan Bissaka has joined West Ham from Man Utd; the right-back made 190 appearances for United since joining in 2019; he is set to be replaced at Old Trafford by Noussair Mazraoui after Man Utd agreed a £17.2m deal with Bayern Munich for the Morocco international The right-back joins on a seven-year …
Read More »NOA: Prosecution of woman who tore passport will serve as deterrent to others
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) says the prosecution of the woman who allegedly tore her husband’s Nigerian passport will serve as a deterrent to others. On Saturday, videos of Favour Igiebor destroying her husband’s international passport at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos circulated on social media. However, the Nigeria …
Read More »Arteta in raptures as Bayern Munich forward chooses Arsenal over Barcelona and PSG; Fabrizio Romano reveals deal structure
A stunning transfer has fallen into Mikel Arteta’s lap after it emerged a Bayern Munich forward heavily favours signing with the Gunners rather than Barcelona or PSG, and Arsenal can complete a deal that won’t break the bank. Arsenal have already completed two major signings this summer, with David Raya and …
Read More »Detained Binance executive’s wife warns of health crisis, urges immediate release
The wife of detained Binance executive, Yuki Gambaryan, has made a plea to the Federal Government, requesting her husband, Tigran Gambaryan, be released on humanitarian grounds before his health deteriorates further. Yuki, in a statement sent by Gambaryan’s spokesperson, Monique Thompson, on Monday, detailed the severe health issues her husband …
Read More »Why I tore my husband’s passport, woman breaks silence
The woman who tore her husband’s passport, Mrs Igiebor, has broken her silence on the reasons she did it. According to her, they have had family issues long before they return to Nigeria from Europe. Igiebor, a content creator known for sharing content about her husband and kids on TikTok, …
Read More »Peter Okoye calls out brother, Paul, for ‘discrediting’ his contributions to P-Square
Peter Okoye, one-half of the popular Nigerian music duo P-Square, has responded to his brother Paul’s recent interviews, where he claimed to have written and sung 99% of their songs. Peter expressed disappointment and hurt over Peter’s constant discrediting of his efforts in the group. In an open letter on …
Read More »Over 11.9% withheld for malpractice as WAEC announces 2024 SSCE results
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has commenced the release of results for its 2024 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) for school candidates. The 2024 WASSCE was held for a period of seven weeks and six days spanning April 30 to June 24. A total of 1,814,736 candidates registered for …
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