By Ismaeel Aleem The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday defended the legality of the recently conducted local government elections in Rivers State, dismissing claims of illegality and accusing sections of the media of spreading misinformation due to poor research. Speaking at a media parley, Wike insisted that the elections were held in line with constitutional provisions and presidential powers under emergency rule. READ ALSO: Wike…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Bayern Munich have finalised an agreement with Chelsea to sign striker Nicolas Jackson on loan with a mandatory purchase clause, just hours before the summer transfer window closes. The deal involves a €16.5 million loan fee and an obligation to buy in 2026, after Chelsea pushed for improved terms. Jackson has already agreed on a five-year contract with the German champions. READ ALSO: Chelsea demand £100m for Jackson…

A protester involved in ongoing demonstrations against migrant hotels in Epping, Essex, was arrested after she climbed onto a council building and unfurled a Union flag. The incident occurred on Sunday evening amid escalating tensions following a court ruling allowing the continued use of local hotels to house asylum seekers. The woman, an organiser of the protests but not publicly named was removed from the first-floor ledge of the Epping…

Nigeria striker Tolu Arokodare has penned an emotional farewell to Genk supporters as he prepares to finalise a £27m move to Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 24-year-old is expected to be unveiled by Wolves on Monday after passing a medical, with the fee representing a club-record sale for Genk. His departure closes a two-year chapter in Belgium that saw him develop into one of the league’s most feared forwards.…

Manchester United have agreed a deal worth an initial £18.1m to sign Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp, ending their pursuit of Aston Villa’s World Cup winner Emiliano Martinez. The 23-year-old, capped nine times by Belgium’s Under-21s, is travelling to Manchester to finalise a five-year contract. United view him as one of Europe’s brightest goalkeeping prospects and a potential long-term successor to Thibaut Courtois at international level. United’s Goalkeeping…

Liverpool have agreed a British record £125m fee to sign Sweden striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, smashing their own transfer record in a dramatic end to the summer window. The deal, which could rise to £130m with add-ons, eclipses the £107m Chelsea paid Benfica for Enzo Fernandez in 2023 and ranks as one of the biggest transfers in football history. Saga Finally Ends The transfer concludes a drawn-out saga…

Bayer Leverkusen have sensationally parted company with manager Erik ten Hag after only two Bundesliga fixtures, making his dismissal the fastest in the league’s history. The 55-year-old Dutchman, who signed a two-year deal in May following his exit from Manchester United, leaves the German club after a turbulent summer and a disastrous start to the new campaign. Leverkusen confirmed the news on Monday morning, with managing director Simon Rolfes acknowledging…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Bayer Leverkusen have dismissed Erik ten Hag after only two Bundesliga matches in charge, the club confirmed on Monday. The Dutch manager, appointed in the summer, failed to secure a win during his short spell. His final outing was a dramatic 3-3 draw against 10-man Werder Bremen, following a 2-1 home defeat to Hoffenheim on the opening weekend. READ ALSO: Erik Ten Hag bids farewell to Manchester United,…

Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana’s newly formed political movement currently operating under the working title Your Party, is already facing internal tensions over transgender rights, with two of its leading figures clashing publicly on the issue. Adnan Hussain, one of six MPs expected to formally join the new party, has sparked controversy after stating that trans women are not biologically women. His remarks drew immediate pushback from fellow co-founder Zarah…

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has hit back at Nigel Farage, accusing the Reform UK leader of “scaremongering” over the state of Britain, as Labour faces increasing pressure from the fast-rising party. As Parliament reconvenes after the summer recess, Starmer sought to regain control of the political narrative, responding to a series of bold policy announcements from Farage that have kept Reform UK in the spotlight over the past six…

Refugees granted asylum in the UK will soon face stricter conditions on bringing family members into the country, as part of a new immigration crackdown set to be unveiled by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper. In a statement to be delivered in the House of Commons on Monday, Cooper is expected to outline sweeping reforms aimed at tightening family reunification policies. The changes come amid a surge in small boat arrivals…

Newcastle United supporters made their feelings plain at Elland Road on Saturday. As Alexander Isak’s absence dragged into a third league game, the away end turned on their record signing with chants of: “We don’t care about Isak, he don’t care about me, all we care about is NUFC.” The Sweden international has made no secret of his wish to join Liverpool before Monday’s transfer deadline, and Newcastle’s fanbase has…