Germany international Antonio Rudiger has joined Spanish giants Real Madrid on a free transfer as expected, ending his five-year spell at Premier League side Chelsea Chelsea have confirmed Antonio Rudiger has completed his free transfer to Real Madrid. The Germany international, 29, was expected to join Real when his existing deal expires on June 30. Chelsea were unable to agree a new contract with Rudiger and announced …

A prominent Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has urged the federal government to treat  Fulani herders and other aggrieved groups as Niger Delta militants. Gumi made the observation on Wednesday at the ‘Pastoralists and Fulbe Security Conference’ held in Abuja. The event themed ‘Exploring the contemporary security challenges facing pastoralists and Fulbe in Nigeria’ was jointly organised by the Miyetti …

he Nigerian Army says an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN) has exploded, inflicting injuries on its members. The exploded IED caused severe injuries to two members of the outlawed group. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. …

Real Madrid star Marco Asensio could be heading to Old Trafford if reports are to be believed. The 26-year-old has played 160 games for the Spanish giants since 2014, not including two loan spells to Mallorca and Espanyol. The winger has contributed to many trophies in that time, including three La Liga and three Champions League titles. According to reports from Marcos …

Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp, 58, was awarded compensatory damages of $10million (£8 million) and a further $5 million (£4 million) in punitive damages by a jury this afternoon Johnny Depp was spotted in a pub just moments before winning his multi-million dollar defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard. The Pirates of the Caribbean star, 58, was awarded …

The Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Wednesday said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would not win the 2023 election because the parties “have expired and lost their political relevance in the country.” He said this while speaking with journalists shortly after a meeting with leaders and members of the Labour …