Arsenal have completed the signing of French goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a two-year contract following his departure from Leeds United last week. The 26-year-old joins the Gunners to strengthen their goalkeeping department ahead of the new season after spending seven years at Leeds, where he established himself as one of the club’s key players. Arsenal…
US Updates Visa Waiver Rules, Bars Some Travelers From ESTA Eligibility The United States has reaffirmed the eligibility rules for its Visa Waiver Program (VWP), making clear that travelers who have visited certain countries or hold dual nationality with specific nations are not eligible to enter the US under the visa-free travel scheme. The Visa…
Operatives of the Military Intelligence Brigade (MIB) under Sector 3 of Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) informant in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State. Intelligence sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as…
A 40-year-old man identified simply as Felix, said to be from Cross River State, has been found dead in a guest house along Azikoro Road in the Ekeki area of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, following an alleged sexual encounter with an unidentified woman. The deceased was reportedly discovered naked in a room at the guest…
The Delta State Police Command has arraigned a 63-year-old proprietor of a popular brothel in Asaba, Prince Chizoba Ojokwu, along with 29 other suspects following an intelligence-led operation targeting criminal hideouts across the state. The command’s spokesperson, ACP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. He said Ojokwu, the owner…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced an immediate halt to all trade with NATO ally Spain, accusing the country of failing to contribute enough to the alliance’s defense spending. “Spain is a wasted cause. We don’t want to do any trade business with Spain anymore, by the way,” Trump said while appearing alongside NATO…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned members of the public, businesses and financial institutions against rejecting the standard ₦100 banknote, reaffirming that it remains legal tender and must be accepted for transactions across the country. The clarification follows reports that some Nigerians have refused to accept the standard ₦100 note due to uncertainty…
Norway’s preparations for their FIFA World Cup quarter-final against England have been disrupted by a sickness outbreak within the squad ahead of Saturday’s showdown in Miami. The Norwegians secured a place in the last eight with a stunning 2-1 victory over Brazil, thanks to a brace from Erling Haaland. However, head coach Ståle Solbakken…
Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has tipped France to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying Spain are the only team he believes can stop Didier Deschamps’ side from lifting the trophy. France have been one of the tournament’s standout performers, winning all their group-stage matches before eliminating Sweden and Paraguay to book a…
Zimbabwe international Divine Lunga escaped unharmed after surviving a gun attack in Johannesburg, South African police have confirmed. The 31-year-old defender was reportedly driving through the Hillbrow area of the city on Sunday, July 5, when an unidentified gunman opened fire on his vehicle. Lunga, who plays for Zimbabwe’s national team and South…
