Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held closed-door talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, seeking renewed diplomatic and military backing as Ukraine continues its war against Russia. The meeting, which lasted just over an hour, took place amid escalating long-range attacks by both Ukraine and Russia and stalled US-led efforts to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has signed a five-year Blood Screening and Certification Concession Agreement with approved concessionaires as part of efforts to strengthen blood safety, standardise screening processes and ensure the availability of safe blood for patients across the state. The agreement, signed on Tuesday at the Ministry of Health in Alausa,…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force and relevant intelligence agencies to intensify operations to apprehend those responsible for the deadly attack on Naridon Village in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the…
João Pedro scored a dramatic late hat-trick as Xabi Alonso began his Chelsea reign with a thrilling 6-4 pre-season victory over Western Sydney Wanderers. The Blues produced an impressive attacking display in a 10-goal contest at Accor Stadium, but defensive weaknesses exposed areas Alonso will need to address before the start of the Premier League…
Aston Villa, Fulham and Burnley are reportedly monitoring Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo as Premier League clubs prepare potential bids for the Mozambique international. According to reports in Portugal, Sporting have been made aware of concrete interest from England, with the three clubs considering offers in the region of €35 million to €40 million for…
The French Football Federation (FFF) has appointed Zinedine Zidane as the new head coach of the France men’s national football team following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 54-year-old succeeds Didier Deschamps, who stepped down after a 14-year spell in charge of Les Bleus, bringing to an end one of the most…
The 24-year-old has also been linked with clubs such as AC Milan, according to MilanNews. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea come forward with their official offer to get the deal done. They need more depth in the defensive unit, and Martin could be a useful acquisition. He is still relatively young, and he…
Chelsea are reportedly pursuing a move for Brighton & Hove Albion striker Danny Welbeck as the Premier League club continues its busy summer transfer activity ahead of the new season. The Blues have already made headlines in the transfer market after signing Morgan Rogers in a £117 million deal, making him the most expensive British…
Leeds United have reportedly been told that Inter Milan midfielder Petar Sučić is not available for transfer this summer, dealing a setback to the club’s search for midfield reinforcements. The Premier League side are looking to strengthen their squad after securing a 14th-place finish last season and had identified the 22-year-old Croatia international as a…
