A moment of political tension unfolded on Sunday during the official commissioning of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appeared to snub Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, during a handshake with state governors. The incident, which occurred in full view of dignitaries and national media, saw President Tinubu greet other governors present at the high-profile event but noticeably skipped Sanwo-Olu, raising eyebrows and fueling speculations about possible cracks within the Lagos political establishment. The 700-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is one of the current administration’s flagship infrastructure projects, expected to boost inter-state commerce, tourism, and logistics across Nigeria’s...
Alcaraz Makes It Past Dzumhur to Reach the Fourth Round of the French Open
Carlos Alcaraz beat Damir Dzumhur to reach the fourth round of the French Open. The Spaniard had to do it the hard way, winning 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4. Alcaraz won the first two sets, but Dzumhur showed no sign of giving up as he grew into the game in the third set, which he won. However, Alcaraz’s brilliance shone through in the fourth set as he secured the victory. Speaking after the win, Alcaraz said: “I suffered quite a lot today. The first two sets were under control, then he started to play more deeply and more aggressively. It was...
North Korea Has Deployed Thousands Of Troops To Help Russia ‘Terrorize Ukraine,’ Report Finds
Russia has deployed thousands of North Korean soldiers and weaponry to “terrorize” Ukraine, according to a new report by members of the United Nations which reveals a “myriad of unlawful activities,” and exposes Moscow’s reliance on the isolated regime. The Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT), comprising 11 U.N. member states including the U.S., the United Kingdom, and Japan, said that Kim Jong-un’s regime supplied over 11,000 troops, at least 100 ballistic missiles, and “as many as 9 million rounds of mixed artillery and multiple rocket launcher ammunition” in 2024. This “unlawful cooperation” contributed “to Moscow’s ability to increase its missile attacks against Ukrainian cities, including targeted strikes...
“It Was Russia That Started This War. It Is Russia That Must Stop The Killings And The Destruction Of Lives”—- Zelenskyy Says
Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy: “During the visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye to Ukraine we discussed diplomacy, all the real opportunities that exist and those that must be created. “ I also had a good meeting with U.S. Senators Graham and Blumenthal. I thank them for their support of Ukraine, their support for diplomacy, and their efforts to bring moral clarity to the situation. “It was Russia that started this war. It is Russia that must stop the killings and the destruction of lives. It is very important that this is voiced in the media, in Congress,...
Champions League-Winning Defender Jonny Evans Draws The Curtain On Professional Football
Jonny Evans has retired from professional football at the age of 38. The former Northern Ireland international has brought an end to an illustrious career. He played for Manchester United, Sunderland, West Bromwich Albion, Leicester City, and Belgian side Royal Antwerp. He made 537 club appearances and earned 107 caps for his country. Evans won a total of 15 trophies: a Football League Championship, three Premier League titles, an FA Cup, two League Cups, three Community Shields, a UEFA Champions League title, and a FIFA Club World Cup.
Former Dutch International Heitinga Appointed Head Coach of His Beloved Ajax
Ajax has appointed John Heitinga as the new head coach of the club. He signs a two-year contract valid until June 30, 2027. He brings with him experienced manager Marcel Keizer, who will serve as assistant coach. Heitinga isn’t a new name to Ajax fans, having played for the club from 2001–2008 and again from 2015–2016. He also knows the Ajax dugout well, having previously coached Ajax U19 from 2017–2021, Jong Ajax (the club’s reserve team) from 2021–2023, and served as interim manager in 2023. The club’s Technical Director, Alex Kroes, expressed confidence in Heitinga’s appointment. He stated: “John is...
Jeremie Frimpong Signing Made Official – Joins Liverpool for £35m
Liverpool have completed the signing of Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen. The Reds will pay a fee of £35 million to the German club. Frimpong told the club media: “It went quite easy. Liverpool came and said they had interest, and obviously for me it was a no-brainer. “For me, it was like, ‘Whatever you guys do, just get this done,’ [speaking to] my agents: ‘Just get this done.’ “Liverpool fans, I’m going to give my all—my energy, my work rate—and hopefully we can win together, we celebrate together, get everything together. “I’m just excited to be here. Thank you...
Algeria Name 29-Man Squad for Rwanda Friendly Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers and AFCON
Algeria head coach Vladimir Petkovic has named a 29-man squad ahead of the upcoming friendly match against Rwanda. The fixture serves as preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying games scheduled for September, as well as the Africa Cup of Nations set to take place in December. The match will be played on Tuesday, June 10, at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm. Full Squad – Algeria (June 2025): Goalkeepers: Oussama Benbot (USM Alger) Alexis Guendouz (Persepolis FC) Anthony Mandrea (SM Caen) Defenders: Rayan Aït Nouri (Wolverhampton Wanderers) Youcef Atal (Al-Sadd SC) Ramy Bensebaïni (Borussia Dortmund) Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew)...
