Author: David Great

Parma have named former Arsenal assistant coach Carlos Cuesta as manager, the Italian Serie A club said on Thursday, with the 29-year-old Spaniard taking up his first senior managerial role. Cuesta, who signed a two-year contract, replaces Cristian Chivu who left this month to join Inter Milan. Carlos Cuesta, now the youngest manager in Europe’s top five leagues, has been Mikel Arteta’s right-hand man at Arsenal for the past five years. Having decided at a young age that his future lay in coaching rather than playing, Cuesta was given his first chance at Atletico Madrid with their underage teams and…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced the arrest of 54 suspects during various security operations across the state. The command also disclosed that its marine unit successfully repelled a sea piracy attack targeting fishermen along the Oron-Calabar waterways. Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, revealed these developments on Thursday while addressing journalists in Uyo. He stated that the arrests and interventions occurred between May and June 2025. According to Azare, marine operatives were on a search and rescue mission on May 10, 2025, around 12:00 p.m. when they received a tip-off about an ongoing pirate attack. “On 10th May,…

Israel’s Defence Minister has issued a stark warning against Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, accusing him of masterminding attacks on Israel through proxy forces and asserting that eliminating him is now a strategic necessity. Speaking to Al Jazeera, the minister said Khamenei has continually pursued Israel’s destruction. He declared, “A man like [Khamenei] has always aimed at destroying Israel through his agents. This man, who is willing to attack us, must not stay alive. This matter, the matter of stopping this man, eliminating him, is part of the campaign, and we now understand his role because before, he was…

Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed as the new head coach of Italy’s national football team, taking over from Luciano Spalletti, who was dismissed following a disappointing 3-0 World Cup qualifying loss to Norway. Although Spalletti ended his tenure with a 2-0 win against Moldova, the damage had been done, prompting the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) to make a change. Speaking at his unveiling in Rome on Thursday, Gattuso promised to restore belief and unity in the Azzurri camp. “It’s a dream come true, and I certainly hope to be up to the task. I know the job won’t be easy,…

Dr. Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, has declined a N30 million donation from Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, during a church-organised crusade held in the state. The donation was announced during the Kebbi Healing and Deliverance Crusade by the state’s Commissioner for Social Duties, Zayyanu Umar Aliero, who represented the governor. Aliero explained that the funds were meant for the organising committee and had been approved for disbursement in cash. He said, “Our Governor, His Excellency Dr Nasir Idris, a faithful Governor and also a Comrade Governor, who you all know is the only Comrade Governor…

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Benue State, stating it lacked empathy and failed to capture the gravity of the tragedy that befell the region. In a post shared on his official X handle on Thursday, Obi expressed dismay at the President’s demeanor during the visit, noting that the event resembled a political rally rather than a solemn condolence trip to a mourning community. “We pleaded that the President should show leadership and visit Benue and Niger states in the spirit of deep national mourning, to offer compassion and…

Liverpool are prepared to smash the British transfer record to sign Newcastle and Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25, this summer. (GiveMeSport) Chelsea and Arsenal have also been linked to Isak who helped Newcastle United win the Carabao Cup last season. (MSN) Arsenal and Manchester United target Viktor Gyokeres, 27, has refused to have clear-the-air talks with Sporting Lisbon and threatened to go on strike as he tries to force through a move from the Portuguese club. (Mirror) Arsenal full-back Myles Lewis-Skelly is close to signing a new contract that will make the 18-year-old England international one of the best-paid young…

Oklahoma City Thunder are one win away from their first NBA title in franchise history and coach Mark Daigneault believes preparation for Game 6 of the Finals on Thursday night at Indianapolis boils down to how the other sneaker fits. “We’re always trying to put ourselves in our opponent’s shoes,” Daigneault said of Oklahoma City’s focus with a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series ahead of the first elimination game of the NBA Finals. “Zero and zero mindset. We’re not introducing any new concepts right now, we’re just relying on the psychological habits we’ve built over time,” the Oklahoma City…

The Buss family is entering an agreement to sell a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN reported on Wednesday, marking the end of an era for one of the NBA’s most influential owners. Mark Walter, the CEO and chairman of holding company TWG Global, is set to take the majority ownership under the agreement which values the Lakers at $10 billion, ESPN reported, making it the largest-ever sale of a professional sports team. The Boston Celtics had become the latest NBA franchise to change ownership in March, closing a $6.05 billion sale to an investment group led by…

President Donald Trump is facing a rare backlash from within his “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) coalition over the possibility of a U.S. military strike against Iran. The growing rift highlights tensions between Trump’s longstanding isolationist stance and emerging pressures to support Israel’s escalating campaign against Iran. Several of Trump’s influential allies are urging caution, warning that military intervention could lead to another prolonged Middle East conflict — a scenario many in Trump’s base have long opposed. “We can’t do this again,” said Steve Bannon, one of Trump’s closest allies and a key figure in the America First movement. Speaking…