Author: David Great

Chelsea FC, one of the most successful football clubs in the world, is known for its pursuit of talented players who can enhance their squad and contribute to their success. The latest player to catch their attention is Moises Caicedo, the midfield force of nature from Brighton & Hove Albion. With his exceptional skills and potential for further growth, Caicedo has become a prime target for Chelsea, and there are several compelling reasons why they are eager to secure his signature. New season in the Premier League, which starts in August, will undeniably become historical, and every supporter should prepare…

Kano State declared a state of emergency on Monday over phone snatching and other criminal activities in Kano city, media reports say. The Kano State House of Assembly expressed their concerns over rising incidents of phone snatching, shoplifting, drug abuse, and other crimes they said were threatening the city’s peaceful environment. In a debate of the motion sponsored by the majority leader in parliament, members of the assembly agreed there was an urgent need to address the situation before it worsens. 37 convicted for drug peddling in Northwest state – NDLEA The assembly adopted the motion urging the state government…

The Donkey Dealers Association of Nigeria is demanding one billion naira compensation from the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) over seized dried meat handed to the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS). NAQS has destroyed 414 sacks of meat, valued at N200 million impounded by the Kebbi State Command of the NCS on May 19. On June 14, the Comptroller of the NCS Command in Kebbi, Ben Oramalugo, handed over the 414 dried meat sacks to the Kebbi State Command of the NAQS, raising fresh concerns on the objective of the NCS in its persistent seizures of dried donkey meat in Kebbi.…

Chelsea have completed the signing of French international Christopher Nkunku from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig. He is the first major signing by the Premier League since it announced Mauricio Pochettino as the new coach. The 25-year-old, who has been capped 10 times by France, has agreed a six-year contract, which will begin on 1 July. He reportedly completed a medical with Chelsea in January but the deal was not announced despite gossip that it was completed. Announcing the arrival of the prolific striker, Chelsea tweeted, “Nkunku is a Blue”. Nkunku is a Blue! ???? pic.twitter.com/NASfDOG0Xg — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) June…

The Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Andrew Furey, has offered his province’s support as the search for the Titan submersible continues. After over 24 hours since the submarine diving towards the Titanic wreck went missing, the Newfoundland Premier assured all parties involved that Newfoundland was ready to offer its full support. “We are all anxiously awaiting a positive outcome in the coordinated search for the Titan submersible and the people onboard. I have reached out to the UK in Canada, US Ambassador in Canada and Chief Misel Joe to offer our province’s full support during this challenging situation,” the Newfoundland…

Paris St-Germain have made Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane, 29, their top priority this summer after the departure of 35-year-old Argentina forward Lionel Messi. (Le Parisien – in French) England defender Kyle Walker, 33, is in talks over a contract extension at Manchester City despite interest from Bayern Munich. (Mail) Manchester City’s Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, 28, has received an offer to join the Saudi Pro League. (Athletic – subscription) Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad are preparing a £51m offer for Tottenham’s 30-year-old South Korea forward Son Heung-min.(ESPN) West Ham’s England midfielder Declan Rice, 24, is ready to agree personal terms and become an Arsenal player this month. (Mail) Tottenham are favourites to sign Leicester’s 26-year-old…

French champions Paris St-Germain are close to appointing former Spain and Barcelona manager Luis Enrique as their new coach. PSG have not yet confirmed the exit of boss Christophe Galtier, but it is widely assumed his spell at the club will come to an end this summer. Galtier, 56, was appointed as Mauricio Pochettino’s successor in July 2022 but fell short of expectations. Luis Enrique has been linked with numerous jobs since leaving Spain after the World Cup in Qatar. PSG turned to the 53-year-old after talks with former Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann ended without agreement. Luis Enrique made…

Celtic have announced the appointment of Brendan Rodgers as the club’s new football manager on a three-year contract, the Scottish club said on its website. Rodgers had previously helped Celtic win consecutive domestic trebles in addition to delivering the most famous of Invincible seasons. The Englishman led Leicester City to victory in the FA Cup for the first time in their history before he was sacked last season when the English club was battling relegation. The club also announced that John Kennedy will support Rodgers as assistant manager, along with first-team coaches Stevie Woods, Gavin Strachan and Harry Kewell, and…

Bournemouth have appointed Spaniard Andoni Iraola as head coach on a two-year contract, hours after sacking Gary O’Neil, the Premier League club said in a statement on Monday. O’Neil helped Bournemouth secure their top-flight survival last season, steering them to a 15th-placed finish in the league after taking over from Scott Parker, but their form trailed off towards the end of the campaign. Iraola joins Bournemouth after guiding Rayo Vallecano to an 11th-placed finish in LaLiga last season, following a successful three-year spell at the Spanish club. We’re so excited to welcome Andoni to the club,” Bournemouth owner Bill Foley…

Zamfara State Police Command has returned all vehicles it seized from the former governor of the state, Bello Matawalle. The Zamfara police public relations officer, ASP Yazid Abubakar on Saturday confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) via telephone. Abubakar said the vehicles were returned in compliance with the order of Federal High Court sitting in Gusau. The court, presided by Justice Aminu Bappah-Aliyu had on June 15, ordered all security agencies that removed the vehicles from Matawalle’s houses in Gusau and Maradun, to return them within 48 hours. NAN reports that security operatives removed the vehicles…