Author: David Great

Former Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has died at the age of 60, his family announced on Thursday. Shakespeare, who also briefly held a coaching position with the English national team in 2016, died peacefully surrounded by family according to a statement released on behalf of his family by the League Managers’ Association. He was diagnosed with cancer last October. In the 2015-16 season, Shakespeare served as Claudio Ranieri’s assistant during Leicester City’s remarkable Premier League title victory and got the main job in early 2017. Ndidi extends Leicester City stay until 2027, eyes continued success However, he was dismissed…

The Harris campaign revealed on Friday that it raised $310 million in July, primarily through small-dollar donations after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. The July figure, which is more than double the $138.7 million raised by Republican challenger Donald Trump in the same month, pushes Harris and Biden’s total fundraising to more than $1 billion, the fastest a presidential campaign has ever done so, according to the campaign. July was expected to be a bad month for Democrats as major contributors withheld funds in an attempt to drive Biden out of…

Aston Villa have reached a deal with Chelsea for Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, but the 31-year-old wants out of the Premier League. (Il Mattino, in Italian – subscription needed) Lukaku is keen to join Antonio Conte at Napoli and has accepted a wage cut to force a move away from Chelsea. (Chronicle NG) West Ham are closing in on the double signing of Borussia Dortmund and Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug, 31, and Leeds’ Dutch forward Crysencio Summerville, 22. (Sky Sports) West Ham have agreed personal terms to sign right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 26, but have yet to agree a fee with Manchester United, who want £18m rather than the £10m offered. (Sky Sports Germany)…

Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of Jota Silva, with the Portuguese international signing a four-year deal. The forward joins on his birthday, following a strong run of form back in his home country with Vitoria SC. “We can see how excited Jota is to continue his career outside of Portugal, where he had such a strong period in the Primeira Liga with Vitoria SC, which resulted in his debut for the Portuguese national team in March,” said director Ross Wilson. The details of the deal have not been revealed, but it’s reported that Nottingham Forest will pay seven million…

In a stark demonstration of the power of civic movements, the streets and markets of Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling economic hub, were eerily deserted today as fears of violence loomed over the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests. The protests, which have been gaining momentum over the past week, call for an end to widespread corruption, poor governance, and inadequate public services. Today, as demonstrators planned another major march, the usually vibrant city center transformed into a ghost town. Major markets, including the popular Balogun Market, Idumota Market, and Oshodi Market, were shut as traders and shoppers heeded warnings of potential unrest. Many businesses…

Russia has agreed on Thursday to free US reporter Evan Gershkovich and ex-US marine Paul Whelan in major prisoner swap. Gershkovich is an American journalist and reporter for The Wall Street Journal who reporting from Russia. In March 2023, he was held by Russia’s Federal Security Service on espionage allegations, making him the first journalist from an American publication to be arrested on spying charges in Russia since the Cold War. On July 19, Gershkovich was convicted unusually swiftly on espionage charges that he denies. He was handed 16 years in jail and Russia has already confirmed talks about his…

Marseille would be willing to pay around £17m for Arsenal’s English striker Eddie Nketiah, 25, with talks expected to continue between the clubs over the coming days. (Telegraph) Leicester’s attempt to sign 24-year-old English winger Reiss Nelson from Arsenal is not currently progressing, with the player being out of the Foxes’ price bracket. (Leicester Mercury) Liverpool and England defender Joe Gomez, 27, remains open to leaving this summer after a move to Newcastle fell through last month. (Mail) Crystal Palace are open to letting 32-year-old forward Jordan Ayew leave at the right price this summer, with Leicester keen to sign the Ghana international. (Standard) Leeds have made a £2.5m offer for Fenerbahce’s English winger Ryan…

As Nigerians troop out in various states across the country to commence the 10-day hunger protest tagged #EndBadGovernance starting Thursday, ensuring safety during demonstrations is crucial. The protest, scheduled from August 1-10, will take place across the 36 states of the Federation, including the Federal Capital Territory. The aim is to compel the government to address the severe economic challenges facing the populace. However, participation in any protest requires careful preparation to avoid potential risks. Here are key tips from Chronicle NG to stay safe before, during, and after a protest: – Avoid carrying handbags. – Bring power banks to…

President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has warned the Nigeria Police Force against attacking protesters as they take to the streets nationwide to express their displeasure at the government’s handling of the economy which has in turned increased inflation and worsened the standard of living. In a poorly typed out message of X, Tinubu directed his message to the police, urging them to refrain from attacking protesters. “Police do not attack protesters. Your children are involved. Your lives are involved. You children’s future lie here,” he wrote. Chronicle NG reports that soldiers, police officers, and other security forces occupied Abuja’s iconic…

Nigerian nationals living in the United Kingdom on Wednesday morning stormed the country’s high commission in London to protest the long delay in issuing their international passports. In multiple videos sighted on X by Chronicle NG, the angry protesters were heard lamenting how the Nigerian agencies neglected them for more than six months after they applied for the passport. “Two weeks turn to six months. Enough is enough. No more delay,” one of the protesters said in the video. The protesters were also seen with several placards calling for the immediate cancellation of extra fees imposed on passport applicants by…