Author: David Great

President Donald Trump of the United States on Wednesday suspended for an initial six months the entry into the United States of foreign nationals seeking to study or participate in exchange programs at Harvard University, amid an escalating dispute with the Ivy League school. Trump’s proclamation cited national security concerns as a justification for barring international students from entering the United States to pursue studies at the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based university. Harvard in a statement called Trump’s proclamation “yet another illegal retaliatory step taken by the Administration in violation of Harvard’s First Amendment rights.” “Harvard will continue to protect its international…

Chelsea have revealed the squad number that new signing Liam Delap will be wearing the number 9 shirt after he completed a switch from relegated Ipswich City for around £30 million on Wednesday. Delap signed a contract with the Blues until 2031 as the London club adds reinforcement to their forward position. “The squad number Liam Delap will wear following his transfer to Chelsea has been confirmed,” the club said on its website. “The striker, who scored 12 Premier League goals last season, will wear the Chelsea No.9 shirt.” Delap stars as Ipswich deliver Chelsea title blow Chelsea also confirmed…

Arne Slot’s Liverpool could also compete with Arsenal to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, with the 22-year-old Slovenia striker the subject of a £67m bid from the Gunners. (TBR Football) Liverpool are not looking to sell Colombia winger Luis Diaz, 28, and have received no offers, despite reported interest from Barcelona and Saudi side Al-Nassr. (Times – subscription required) But should Diaz leave, Newcastle’s £80m-rated England winger Anthony Gordon, 24, is being seriously considered by Liverpool as a replacement. (Teamtalk) Harvey Elliott is most likely to join a Serie A club if the English midfielder, 22, leaves Liverpool this…

Justice A. Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, adjourned till October 23, 2025 further hearing in the alleged N1.38bn fraud involving Jude Okoye, elder brother and former manager of Paul and Peter Okoye (P-Square). The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting Jude Okoye alongside his company, Northside Music Limited, on a seven-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of N1.38bn. One of the counts reads: “That you, Jude Okoye Chigozie and Northside Music Limited, sometime in 2022, in Lagos, within the…

At least 98 people are still missing in addition to 160 confirmed dead a week after floods ripped through Mokwa, a town in Niger state, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said on Wednesday, as hopes of finding survivors fade. Heavy rainfall unleashed waters that destroyed homes and overwhelmed local drainage systems in Mokwa, about 270 km (168 miles) west of Abuja, in one of the deadliest floods to hit Africa’s most populous country. Although search and rescue operations continue in Mokwa, damage to roads and bridges was hampering access, said the NEMA, which has enlisted the help of Nigeria…

Cesc Fabregas has insinuated that his managerial future lies at Como on Wednesday amid speculation that the Spaniard has opened talks with Inter Milan to replace the recently departed Simone Inzaghi. The former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder has attracted the attention of several top clubs after leading promoted Como to a 10th place finish in Serie A last season. Fabregas is also a shareholder in the club where he ended his playing career. “I really believe in Como’s long-term project, I arrived here as a player and I’m very, very happy because I can work here the way I…

Jorginho and Kieran Tierney will leave Arsenal after their contracts expire on June 30, the Premier League club have announced via their retained list. Italy midfielder Jorginho, who is set to sign for Brazilian side Flamengo, joined the Gunners in a £12m deal from Chelsea in January 2023 and went on to make 79 appearances. Scotland international Tierney signed for the north London club from Celtic six years ago for a reported fee of £25m. The left-back made 170 appearances before signing for La Liga club Real Sociedad on loan during the 2023-24 season. After returning to Emirates Stadium, he…

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, arraigned two suspected Chinese illegal miners, Zhang Hong Lin and Zhao Pei Hai, before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. The defendants were arraigned on a five-count charge bordering on unlawful possession and exportation of mineral resources. One of the counts reads: “That you, Zhang Hong Lin, Gao Pei Hai and Gao Pei Yu (at large) sometime in 2025 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, conspired between yourselves and with intent to defraud the…

Cagliari have parted company with coach Davide Nicola who guided them to Serie A safety last season, the Italian club said on Wednesday. Nicola took charge in July, replacing Claudio Ranieri, and signed a two-year contract, but will move on after guiding his team to 15th in the standings, five points above the relegation zone. “The club would like to thank coach Nicola and his staff for the work, seriousness and passion shown in this season that culminated with our stay in the top flight,” the club said in a statement. Davide Nicola has made a name for himself as…

Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan on a five-year contract worth 55 million euros (£46.3m), a source confirmed on Wednesday. Reijnders, 26, joined Milan in 2023 on a five-year deal, which he further extended until 2030 in March. He has made 104 appearances for the club in all competitions, winning one Italian Supercup title. He impressed during the 2024-25 season, scoring 15 goals in all competitions as he was named the Serie A’s best midfielder, despite Milan finishing eighth in the league. Reijnders, who has also made 22 appearances for the…