Author: David Great

US resumes student visa processing, demands social media access

The United Kingdom has issued a strong warning to international students, urging them to leave the country once their visas expire or risk being forcibly removed. According to a BBC report on Tuesday, the Home Office has launched a new campaign in response to what it calls an “alarming” increase in student visa holders attempting to remain in the UK by filing asylum claims. In an unprecedented move, officials are sending text and email messages directly to students whose visas are nearing expiration. The warnings stress: “If you have no legal right to remain in the UK, you must leave.…

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Motta urges Kolo Muani to improve after Juventus' tough win at Como

Tottenham Hotspur have secured the signing of French striker Randal Kolo Muani on loan from Paris Saint-Germain until the end of the season, the Premier League club confirmed on Monday. The 26-year-old forward spent the latter part of last season with Juventus, where he made an instant impact by scoring five goals in his first three Serie A appearances. He also represented the Italian side in the FIFA Club World Cup, netting twice in their opening match of the competition. Although Kolo Muani expressed a preference to remain at Juventus, negotiations between the clubs failed, paving the way for his…

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Arsenal sign Hincapie on loan from Leverkusen with £45m buy option

Arsenal have secured the signing of Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen on a season-long loan, the Premier League club confirmed on Monday. The 23-year-old joined Leverkusen in 2021 and has since made over 100 appearances, playing a pivotal role in their 2024 Bundesliga title win. According to British media reports, Arsenal have included a £45 million ($60.79 million) option to buy Hincapie permanently next summer. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta welcomed the defender, saying, “Piero has a real physical presence, with his versatility and tactical flexibility giving us strong added defensive options. He is a big character, with a…

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Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 2-1

Napoli have secured Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund from Manchester United on a season-long loan, the Serie A champions announced on Monday. The move comes as a boost for Antonio Conte’s side, who were left short of options in attack after Romelu Lukaku suffered a thigh injury. Brazilian winger Antony also departed Old Trafford the same day, completing a permanent switch to Spanish club Real Betis. With Lukaku sidelined, Lorenzo Lucca, currently on loan from Udinese, had been Conte’s only available centre forward. According to reports, Hojlund’s deal contains a conditional obligation for Napoli to make the transfer permanent for €44…

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Nicolas Jackson gets two-match ban for red card at Club World Cup

Chelsea have agreed a £70.5 million improved package for striker Nicolas Jackson to join German giants Bayern Munich. After an on-off transfer saga, the 24-year-old is set to complete an initial loan move for £14.3m (16.5m euros), which crucially includes a mandatory obligation to buy for £56.2m (65m euros) through a minimum number of appearances. It’s a deal on slightly improved terms as the one initially agreed and now worth in excess of £70m. Personal terms are already in place for a future five-year permanent contract for Nicolas Jackson, whose deal with Bayern was in doubt after Chelsea instructed him…

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Tolu Arokodare was the winner of the 2025 Ebony Shoe, awarded to the best African player in Belgium

Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed the signing of Nigerian striker, Tolu Arokodare, from Genk in a transfer worth £24 million. The club confirmed the move on September 1, 2025. The 6ft 6in forward, who won the Belgian Pro League Golden Boot last season, has agreed to a four-year contract at Molineux as Wolves seek to bolster their attacking options. According to BBC Sports on Monday, “the 24-year-old, who scored 21 goals in the Belgian Pro League last season, will support forward Jorgen Strand Larsen, with Wolves having turned down £50m and £55m bids from Newcastle for the Norwegian last week.” Arokodare’s…

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Wissa strikes as Brentford hold Arsenal to draw at the Emirates

Newcastle United have agreed a £55 million to sign Brentford striker Yoane Wissa, English media have reported on Monday. The 28-year-old DR Congo international has been the number one target for Newcastle since it became clear their striker Alexander Isak wanted to join Liverpool. He scored 45 goals in 137 Premier League appearances for Brentford since arriving from French club Lorient but has not featured this season as he held out for a move. Last week he issued a statement via social media pleading with Brentford to allow him to join Newcastle. Gyokeres to undergo Arsenal medical, Wissa picks Spurs…

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BREAKING: Erik ten Hag sacked by Bayer Leverkusen after just three games

Bayer Leverkusen have dismissed Erik ten Hag after only three official matches in charge, the Bundesliga club confirmed on Monday. The former Ajax and Manchester United boss, who joined Leverkusen during the summer, has endured a short-lived spell that ended abruptly following a disappointing start to the campaign. The club stated: “Erik ten Hag has been fired by Bayer Leverkusen.” This decision comes just days after Leverkusen let slip a lead in a dramatic 3-3 draw against Werder Bremen, piling pressure on the Dutchman. Reports earlier suggested he was already “facing sack from Bayer Leverkusen after just two league games.”…

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Presidency links El-Rufai’s thallium sulphate claim to N432bn Kaduna corruption probe

The Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, has dismissed claims by the former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that the Federal Government facilitates payments and inducements to bandits. According to ONSA, the allegations are unfounded and contradict available evidence on the ground. In a statement issued on Monday by Zakari Mijinyawa, the office emphasized that neither it nor any government agency has engaged in ransom payments or offered inducements to criminals. It stressed that the administration has consistently warned citizens against such actions. El-Rufai, during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday, had accused the Federal Government…

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Why national grid collapsed on Friday for first time in 2026 - NISO

The Federal Government has warned electricity generation companies, GenCos, of heavy penalties and possible disconnection from the national grid over non-compliance with operational standards. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, issued the order following persistent grid collapses across the country. The directive, contained in Order No. NERC/2025/094, was signed on August 26, 2025, by the commission’s Vice-Chairman, Musiliu Oseni, and the Commissioner, Legal, Licensing & Compliance, Dafe Akpeneye. It became effective on September 1, 2025. At the heart of the order is the mandatory deployment of Free Governor Control, FGC, across all generating units. In power generation, a governor regulates…

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