

Sporting President Shuts Down €70m Exit Talk for Star Striker Gyökeres
Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas has firmly dismissed recent speculation that star striker Viktor Gyökeres could be on his way out of the club for a fee in the region of €60 million (£51 million) plus €10 million (£8.5 million) in bonuses. In a rare public comment on the ongoing transfer rumours, Varandas clarified that…

Tinubu’s Historic Visit to Saint Lucia Strengthens Nigeria-Caribbean Ties
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent state visit to Saint Lucia has been described as a landmark diplomatic engagement aimed at deepening cultural, economic, and diplomatic ties between Nigeria and the Caribbean. In a press statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President, Bayo Onanuga, the presidency clarified the purpose of the visit following some…

BREAKING: Chelsea Agree Deal to Sign Brighton’s João Pedro in £50m Transfer
Chelsea have reached an agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion to sign Brazilian forward João Pedro in a deal worth over £50 million. The 23-year-old is set to join the London club on a seven-year contract, marking one of the first major moves of the summer window. Personal terms between Chelsea and João Pedro have…

‘No One Slept with Me for Roles’ — Actress Hadiza Abubakar Sets Record Straight
Nollywood actress Hadiza Abubakar has opened up about the persistent issue of “sex for roles” in the Nigerian film industry, firmly distancing herself from the controversial practice and reaffirming her commitment to professional integrity. In a candid interview with Oyinmomo TV, Hadiza stated that she has never had to compromise her values to land acting…

Dominic Calvert-Lewin Set to Leave Everton as Free Agent
Everton striker, Dominic Calvert-Lewin has officially revealed that he will leave the club following the expiration of his contract, bringing an end to his long-standing spell at Goodison Park. The 27-year-old forward is now a free agent and available to negotiate with any club ahead of the new season. The club confirmed Calvert-Lewin’s departure in…

Arsenal Agree Personal Terms with Christian Mosquera, Prepare Improved Offer
Arsenal have reached a full agreement on personal terms with Valencia centre-back Christian Mosquera, as the Gunners push forward in their pursuit of the highly rated Spanish defender. The Premier League side are now preparing a fresh offer after seeing their initial bid turned down. According to sources close to the negotiations, Arsenal’s opening offer…

Federal Governmeny Declares State of Emergency on Suleja-Minna Road
The Federal Government has declared a state of emergency on the construction of the Suleja-Minna road. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this known on Saturday during an inspection of the road.Umahi explained that the road project was initially awarded to Salini Nigeria Limited. Umahi explained that the road project was initially awarded to…

Saraki Warns of More PDP Defections, Says Crisis a Blessing in Disguise
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Reconciliation Committee and former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has cautioned that more defections from the party are likely in the coming months. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Friday, Saraki noted that although recent high-profile exits have shaken the party, the situation may not…

Jorge Jesus Set to Take Over as New Al Nassr Manager
Portuguese tactician Jorge Jesus has reached an agreement to become the new head coach of Saudi Pro League giants Al Nassr. According to multiple reports, including transfer expert Santi Aouna, a deal has been finalised, and the former Al Hilal boss will be officially unveiled in the coming days. Jesus, who previously led Al Hilal…
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Reece James Free-Kick Fires Chelsea Ahead of Benfica [LIVE]
Chelsea captain Reece James delivered a moment of pure quality to put the Blues in front against Benfica in their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Semi-Final clash. The right-back curled home a stunning free-kick in the 64th minute to break the deadlock and give Chelsea a deserved lead at a tense and evenly matched encounter….