Manchester United were knocked out of the Carabao Cup in the second round by fourth-division side Grimsby Town. United conceded two goals in the first half but managed to fight back through Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire, leveling the score and sending the match to penalties. The six-time champions had a chance to seal the shootout when Matheus Cunha stepped up for the fifth penalty following a Grimsby miss earlier. However, he hit it straight into the arms of Christy Pym. The miss proved costly, as United eventually lost the shootout 12-11. It was the first time in the club’s...
Wolves Shift Focus To Arokodare After Christantaus Snub
Uche Christantaus has turned down a move to Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers. Despite Wolves reaching an agreement with Getafe, the Nigerian forward decided the transfer isn’t the right step for him at this point in his career. In response, Wolves have shifted their attention to another Super Eagles striker, Tolu Arokodare. The 24-year-old is reportedly open to the move, and talks are well advanced between Wolves and Belgian club Genk. Arokodare is currently valued at €20–€25 million. Arokodare is seen as an ideal fit for Vítor Pereira’s 3-4-2-1 system, thanks to his versatility, strong link-up play, and composure on...
Thai Court Dismisses Prime Minister Over Compromising Phone Call With Cambodian Leader
Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Friday dismissed Paetongtarn Shinawatra from her position as prime minister, ruling that as the country’s leader she violated constitutional rules on ethics in a phone call with Cambodia’s Senate President Hun Sen. The ruling means she immediately loses her job, which she had held for about a year. Paetongtarn was suspended from her duties on July 1 when the court agreed to hear the case against her, and Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai took over her responsibilities. Paetongtarn’s leaked June 15 call with Hun Sen was aimed at easing tensions over competing claims to territory along...
UN Food Agency Chief Says Women And Children Are Starving In Gaza And Pressed Netanyahu On Aid
The head of the U.N. food agency said Thursday that it was “very evident” during her visit to Gaza this week that there isn’t enough food in the Palestinian territory and that she spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the urgent need for more aid. The world’s leading authority on food crises said last week the Gaza Strip’s largest city is gripped by famine, and that it was likely to spread across the territory without a ceasefire and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid. Cindy McCain, the World Food Program’s executive director, told The Associated Press that starvation was underway in Gaza. “I personally met mothers...
A ‘Joyful’ Girl And A Boy Who Loved Sports – Victims In Minneapolis Shooting Identified
Two children who were killed in an attack on a Catholic school in Minneapolis have been identified by their parents as Harper Moyski, a “joyful” big sister, and Fletcher Merkel, who loved “any sport that he was allowed to play”. While celebrating Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church on Wednesday, both Harper, 10, and Fletcher, 8, were killed in a gun attack that also injured 18 people. “Yesterday, a coward decided to take our eight-year-old son Fletcher away from us,” his father, Jesse Merkel, said in a news conference on Thursday, adding: “Please remember Fletcher for the person he was and...
Savinho Not For Sale, Manchester City Tell Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester City have informed Tottenham Hotspur that Savinho is not for sale. Spurs submitted an offer worth €70 million for the Brazilian winger, but the bid was immediately rejected by City. Just a week ago, it appeared Savinho was on his way to Tottenham, with Manchester City reportedly targeting Rodrygo as his replacement. However, with the Real Madrid forward fully committed to staying at the Bernabéu, City opted to retain Savinho. Since returning from his loan spell at Girona last season, Savinho has become an important figure for Pep Guardiola’s side. The 20-year-old has featured in 48 matches, scoring three...
Galatasaray Approach Club Brugge For Onyedika
Yves Bissouma’s proposed transfer to Galatasaray has collapsed, despite the Turkish club reaching an agreement with Tottenham Hotspur. The deal was ultimately called off due to concerns over the player’s fitness. In response, Galatasaray have turned their attention to Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika, making contact with the Belgian side to inquire about the conditions for a potential deal. The Nigeria international is reportedly valued at €30–€35 million. Galatasaray are currently in urgent need of a deep-lying midfielder, with limited options in that area of the pitch. With Okan Buruk favouring a 4-2-3-1 formation, securing a defensive midfielder who can...
Nigeria Immigration Hikes Passport Fees To ₦100,000, ₦200,000 Effective September 1
The Federal Government has approved a significant upward review of the cost of obtaining the Nigerian Standard Passport, with the new rates set to take effect on September 1, 2025. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced the new fees, which will see the 32-page passport jump to ₦100,000 and the 64-page passport rise to ₦200,000. According to a statement signed by the Service Public Relations Officer, ACI AS Akinlabi, on Thursday, the new fees will apply only to applications made within Nigeria. “The review which only affect Passport Application fees made in Nigeria, now set a new fee threshold for...
Maiduguri Cleaner Who Returned N4.8m To Owner Gets N1m, Other Rewards
Faiza Abdulkadir, who works at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, earns a monthly salary of N30,000 and caters for her five children and aged mother has been widely praised and financially rewarded for her act of remarkable integrity after she returned N4.8 million that was mistakenly credited to her bank account. At a special event organized in her honour, The First Lady of Borno State, Dr. Falmata Babagana Zulum presented a cash gift of N1 million to Faiza. “I’m pleased that a person of such calibre is a woman from Borno State. I present her with N1 million to...
