West Ham have reached an agreement with Botafogo for the signing of John Victor. The Premier League side will pay Botafogo €10 million. Personal terms are not an issue, as John Victor agreed to join West Ham last week. John is expected to become West Ham’s starting goalkeeper, with Alphonse Areola likely to serve as backup. The Hammers are getting a quality goalkeeper in John Victor—arguably one of the best in South America. He was crucial to Botafogo’s Copa Libertadores and Brazilian Serie A triumphs in 2024 and was named in the Team of the Tournament in both competitions. He...
Zelenskyy Reveals Northern Europe Donate $500 Million To Ukraine For Procurement Of Weapon From America
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: “Today, we have another important decision within the framework of the initiative to procure American weapons – an additional $500 million from our friends in Northern Europe: Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. The implementation will be coordinated with NATO through the Prioritised Ukraine Requirement List. “I thank @SwedishPM Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister of Norway @jonasgahrstore, Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen @Statsmin, and @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte. “This is a very strong initiative that significantly boosts our ability to protect lives. Yesterday, there was a €500 million contribution from the Netherlands; today, another half-billion dollars in support. This will be...
Edon Zhegrova Keen on Joining Marseille
Kosovo international Edon Zhegrova is attracting interest from top clubs in Europe and Asia. Three main clubs are pursuing him: Olympique Marseille, Napoli, and Al Nassr. The player prefers a move to Marseille as he wants to remain in Ligue 1. He has already informed his club, Lille, of his plans. According to renowned football journalist Santi Aouna, the 23-year-old has already spoken to Marseille and is convinced that the club’s project is the best fit for him. Lille are demanding €15 million plus €5 million in add-ons. Edon plays as a right winger but can also be deployed as...
AC Milan Reach Agreement With Club Brugge For Ardon Jashari
AC Milan have agreed a deal with Club Brugge for Ardon Jashari. Club Brugge will receive a €39 million total package from the Italian side, according to Fabrizio Romano. The deal took months of negotiations before both sides reached an agreement. Jashari always wanted to join AC Milan. Although Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen were also keen on signing the Swiss midfielder, he gave AC Milan priority. Jashari is expected to play a key role under Massimiliano Allegri’s project. He primarily operates as a deep-lying midfielder but can also play as a central or attacking midfielder when needed. His versatility will...
LASG Declares 176 Estates Illegal, Gives Developers 21-Day Deadline To Regularize
Lagos state Government has declared 176 estates as illegal for failing to secure mandatory layout approvals. The pronouncement, made by the Permanent Secretary of the Office of Physical Planning, Oluwole Sotire, gives the developers of these estates a 21-day ultimatum to regularize their documents or face sanctions. According to the statement, the estates, which were deemed illegal due to the failure of the owners to obtain layout approvals from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, were listed in a document published by the ministry yesterday. Sotire said the illegal estates compromised the sustainable development ethos and the T.H.E.M.E.S+...
“Banks Sent Pretty Ladies To Woo Me” – Otedola Reveals Banking Secrets In New Memoir
Nigerian Billionaire, Femi Otedola, has revealed how banks once deployed “bewitching ladies” to secure his deposits and loans when his business empire was flourishing. The oil magnate, who is now the Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, disclosed this and other candid experiences in his book, “Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business,” set for release on August 18, 2025. In excerpts from the book seen by TheCable, the oil magnate detailed how a series of financial crises including the global crash in crude oil prices and the devaluation of the naira left his businesses deeply indebted and under...
Dear Parents, By Obafemi Hamzat, Lagos Deputy Governor
By Obafemi Hamzat, Lagos Deputy Governor There are things that parents do that makes me wonder if they know the implications. In my teaching career, I’ve come to realize that children who are well brought up produce better results. What I see these days is training the “butty” (aje butter) way which gets me scared of what will happen in the next 10-15 years. I see eight year olds who don’t bother to lay their beds. I see 10 year olds served by the maid or “caring mum” on the table and they either don’t pack the table or they...
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Account For Damages Done After Russian Ballistic Missile Hit Ukraine, Says 10 People Were Injured Including Two Children
“Last night, the Russians launched a ballistic missile and nearly fifty UAVs against Ukraine, most of them Russian-Iranian “shaheds.” Many drones were shot down by our defenders, but unfortunately, there were hits. “State Emergency Service units have been working through the night in Lozova, Kharkiv region. Here, the Russians struck civilian infrastructure with more than 25 “shaheds.” The railway was damaged, including a depot and a station. “One person was killed in the attack. My condolences to their family and loved ones. Another 10 people were injured, including 2 children. Everyone is receiving assistance. “The Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, and Sumy regions...
“What Is Good For The Goose Is Good For The Gander “–Former Minister Of Communications Prof. Pantami Recommends 17 Year-Old Aminu For $100,000 Government Reward.
Former minister of Communications And Digital Economy Prof. Isa Pantami in a post on Tuesday via X has called on the Nigeria government to reward 17-year-old Nafisa Abdullah Aminu from Yobe state with $100,000, a flat, and OON! Aminu was the best top performer in English language at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom, outperforming over 200, 000 participants from 69 countries, including native English-speaking nations, to win the competition. The former minister argued that what’s good for the goose is equally good for the gander, stating that it’s not just the Super Falcons, the women...