Chelsea are reportedly leading the race to sign Brentford midfielder Jordan Henderson as new manager Xabi Alonso continues to reshape the squad ahead of the new season. According to transfer expert David Ornstein, the Blues are actively pursuing the experienced England international, with Brentford prepared to allow the 36-year-old to leave on a free transfer…
Chelsea are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of highly rated Bosnian teenager Kerim Alajbegović, with negotiations gathering momentum as the Premier League club looks to beat rival suitors to his signature. The 18-year-old forward has emerged as one of Europe’s most sought-after young talents after impressing at Salzburg before returning to Bayer Leverkusen. The Bundesliga…
The summer transfer window has gathered pace, with several high-profile deals edging closer to completion as Europe’s top clubs continue to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season. Real Madrid are at the centre of the latest transfer activity after reportedly overtaking Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign highly rated winger Yan Diomande….
The Brazilian forward, who has been linked with the Premier League club in recent days, is entering the final year of his current deal with the Spanish giants. However, Arsenal are understood not to have made a formal approach for the 26-year-old despite reports suggesting they are willing to offer him a lucrative contract to…
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has described Morgan Rogers as a “great signing”, expressing confidence that the England midfielder will strengthen the squad and form a strong partnership with Cole Palmer. Speaking on Monday ahead of his first match in charge, a pre-season friendly against Western Sydney Wanderers, Alonso said he was delighted to welcome…
More than 300,000 people have been evacuated across France and Spain as massive wildfires continued to rage on Sunday, with authorities warning that worsening weather conditions could intensify the crisis. The fires, which have burned unchecked for several days in southwestern France near Bordeaux and in central Spain close to Madrid, are among the most…
By Ayomide Otitoju Big Brother Naija returned on Sunday night with the launch of its 11th season, unveiling 24 contestants who will compete for 72 days for a record prize package worth ₦160 million. Hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the new edition is themed “Everything Is For The Taking”, also known as “Show Ya Sef”, and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared Tuesday, July 28, 2026, a work-free day for public servants across the state to enable them collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of upcoming elections. The directive covers all categories of state workers, including local government employees and staff of tertiary institutions. A statement…
By Ayomide Otitoju Healthcare services at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) have remained disrupted as the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) continues its industrial action, which entered its eighth day on Monday. The strike, embarked upon in line with a directive from the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), followed unsuccessful efforts to resolve…
