A court in Moscow has issued an arrest warrant for the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on charges of extremism The charges brought against Yulia Navalnaya, who lives outside Russia, in absentia are to do with her alleged “participation in an extremist society. Navalny was Russia’s most significant opposition leader of the past…
Marseille have agreed a deal worth £26.7m – including add-ons – with Manchester United for striker Mason Greenwood. United have inserted a significant sell-on clause into the deal, which is thought to be between 40 and 50 per cent. Greenwood has now been given permission to have a medical and discuss personal terms. He spent…
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw is expected to start on the bench for England’s Euro 2024 semi-final against Netherlands, with Kieran Trippier in line to keep his place in the starting XI. Some fans and pundits had called for Shaw to be thrown in from the start at left wing-back after he made an impressive…
Nottingham Forest have signed towering goalkeeper Carlos Miguel from Brazilian club Corinthians. The 25-year-old, who is 6ft 8in tall, has moved to the Premier League on a four-year contract. The Brazilian began his senior career with Internacional and had spells on loan with Santa Cruz and Boa Esporte before signing for Corinthians in 2021. He…
Everton have rejected a second offer of about £45m for defender Jarrad Branthwaite from Manchester United. The Toffees rejected a £35m bid from United for the 22-year-old England international last month. It is understood United’s revised offer included the possibility of additional payments should set targets be met. However, that figure still does not match…
Spain will play either England or Netherlands in the final of Euro Championship after defeating France 2-1 in the Semi final on Tuesday Kolo Muani put France in front as early as the seventh minute with a fine header from an Mbappe’ s cross. Spain’s response was swift and brutal. Lamine Yamal’s stunner from outside…
The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, has disclosed that attempted suicide is a punishable offence in Nigeria. In a statement on X.com on Tuesday, Edafe explained that the law considers attempted suicide an offence punishable by up to one year imprisonment. This clarification comes after a man who attempted suicide in Abuja…
President Bola Tinubu has created a new ministry known as Ministry of Livestock Development. The ministry’s creation was announced during the inauguration of the Renewed Hope livestock Reform Implementation Committee established to address the issue of farmers-herders crisis. Present at the Inauguration were the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, the Secretary to the Government of the…
A group, 21st-Century Youths of Niger Delta and Agitators with Conscience has frowned at President Bola Tinubu’s silence on the unending political crisis in Rivers State, describing it as disturbing, worrisome and unacceptable. A statement by the leader of the youth group, Izon Ebi, condemned the long silence of the President, noting that the reason…
Singer Celine Dion is contemplating a return to the spotlight despite battling a rare neurological disorder known as stiff-person syndrome. The iconic 56-year-old artiste has reportedly been offered a prestigious opportunity to perform at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics despite the progression of her illness. The Canadian singer, known for her powerful voice,…
