Mona McSharry has won Ireland’s first medal of the Paris Olympics after taking bronze in the women’s 100m breaststroke.
McSharry finished third in a tight final, which was won by South Africa’s Tatjana Smith with Tang Qianting second for China. The 23-year-old looked in shock as she checked the screen to see where she had finished, as her quiet confidence about securing a medal in Paris became a euphoric reality. “It’s amazing,” the Sligo […]
Fulham have reached an agreement with Arsenal to sign midfielder Emile Smith Rowe for an initial £27m with the potential of £7m in add-ons.
Smith Rowe is a club record signing for Fulham and sources say the add-ons are based on Cup and European success for the Cottagers. The 23-year-old has been left out of Arsenal’s past two pre-season matches as the deal was completed. Smith Rowe is an academy graduate and a popular figure among supporters but has […]
Actress Uche Jombo mourn the loss of her younger sister.
Nollywood star Uche Jombo took to Instagram to share heartbreaking news about her younger sister’s passing, alongside a photo from her recent vacation. Uche described her vacation being abruptly ended when she got the heartbreaking news about her sister on Saturday, calling it the most devastating day of her life. While describing it as the […]
Borussia Dortmund striker Niclas Fullkrug has emerged as a potential target for West Ham.
West Ham are looking seriously at other forward targets after being unable to find an agreement with Aston Villa for Jhon Duran. Interest in the Colombian striker remains, but – as it stands – there is a big gap in valuation. The previous proposal, which offered cash plus midfielder Lewis Orford, now seems to be […]
Adam Peaty has tested positive for Covid-19 a day after winning silver for Team GB in the 100m breaststroke at the Paris Olympics.
Peaty missed out on a third consecutive gold medal by 0.02 seconds on Sunday and afterwards said he had been slightly unwell with “a little bit on my throat”. A Team GB statement said the 29-year-old’s condition worsened overnight and he has now tested positive for coronavirus. Unlike the last Games in Tokyo, there are […]
Arsenal have signed Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna for a fee of up to £42m including add-ons.
The 22-year-old, who started Italy’s three group games at Euro 2024, has signed a five-year deal with Mikel Arteta’s side. He has immediately joined up with his new team-mates in Philadelphia “I’m really happy to be here,” said Calafiori. “I waited a lot. “I hope we are going to do something great this season.” Calafiori, […]
President Ruto Challenges Gen Z Protesters to Present Alternative Plan
In a speech delivered in Taita Taveta, President William Ruto has called on the youthful protesters, popularly known as Gen Zs, to come forward and present their alternative plan as they push for change in the government through street demonstrations. Ruto stated that demonstrations and anarchy will not solve Kenya’s problems. “They should give us […]
Kenyan Immigration Simplifies Passport Collection Process
The Directorate of Immigration Services in Kenya has announced the simplification of the passport collection process. In a statement , the Department said that applicants no longer need to book appointments to pick up their passports. “Further, we have simplified the process of passport delivery: applicants are no longer required to book for appointment to […]
Kenyan Government Bolsters National Security as Mudavadi Welcomes New Deputy Inspector General of Police
Musalia Mudavadi, the Acting Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, welcomed the new Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Administration Police Service, Gilbert Masengeli, MBS, OGW, SS. During the courtesy visit, Mudavadi expressed his best wishes to the new DIG, underscoring the critical role the National Police Service plays in ensuring […]
Kenyan Government Forwards Raila Odinga’s Application for African Union Commission Chairperson
Kenyan government has officially submitted documentation to support Raila Odinga’s candidacy for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson position. The delegation, led by Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei, presented the required materials to the Dean of the Eastern Region, Dharmraj Busgeeth, and the Office of the Legal Counsel of the African Union in Addis […]