More than 100 Russian national guardsmen have been fired for refusing to fight in Ukraine, court documents show, in what looks to be the clearest indication yet of dissent among some parts of security forces over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The cases of the 115 national guardsmen, a force also known as Rosgvardia, came to light on Wednesday, after a local …

REAL MADRID stars touched down in Paris ahead of their Champions League final looking like characters out of Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs. Carlo Ancelotti led his Band of Brothers as they left their Airplane for the team hotel. Gareth Bale is preparing for what could be his final game for Real Madrid Karim Benzema looked cool and calm as he …

PREMIER League ace Marcus Rashford proposed to his childhood sweetheart while on a romantic trip to Hollywood. The Manchester United forward, 24, popped the question to Lucia Loi, also 24, as they toured celebrity hangouts in Los Angeles. A source said: ‘They’re over the moon’ Smitten Rashford shared this romantic image to mark the special occasion Credit: INSTAGRAM A source said: “They’re over …

MANCHESTER CITY fans have joked why did they sign Erling Haaland after incoming striker Julian Alvarez scored a DOUBLE hat-trick for River Plate. The Argentine forward, 22, agreed a deal to join the Citizens in January, with the player remaining on loan at River until the summer. Julian Alvarez scored six goals for River Plate in their 8-1 win against Allianza …

Former Minister of Aviation and Senator representing Anambra North, Stella Oduah, has dismissed a letter released by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), stating that she absconded from service and did not complete the one-year programme. Oduah claimed to have served at the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association and even proceeded to work in the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for …

Three delegates for the gubernatorial primaries of the Peoples Democratic party from Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State have been reportedly killed by bandits. The Chairman of the Electoral Committee and Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo announced this at the State PDP Secretariat, venue of the primaries in Minna. Delegates were said to have been killed on …

It’s reported that Harry Maguire is not guaranteed to start under Erik ten Hag because of his lack of pace and the Manchester United manager’s tendency to play with a high defensive line Erik ten Hag has identified three players who could replace Harry Maguire as captain as Manchester United’s new boss sent the defender a warning about his place …

Mohamed Salah is out of contract at Liverpool at the end of next season and despite prolonged negotiations, he is still yet to come to a long-term agreement to stay at Anfield Mo Salah dropped a bombshell in his Champions League press conference, with a shock announcement on his Liverpool future. The Reds forward was inevitably asked about his contract stalemate with …

NEW Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is reportedly set to hand Thomas Tuchel a bumper £200million transfer war chest this summer. Boehly and his consortium are on the brink of officially taking over the club after the £4.25bn deal received Government and Premier League approval. Thomas Tuchel could reportedly have up to £200m to spend this summer Credit: Reuters Todd Boehly’s takeover has …

The husband of the pregnant woman killed along with her four children by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Jubril Ahmed, said he is still in trauma. Jubril who works as a security guard in Anambra State told Daily Trust that his wife was nine months pregnant and the family was expecting a new baby within the week when …