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News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsJune 19, 2026 21:31 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Rashford to Chelsea? Chelsea could make a surprise move for Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford this summer. The Englishman spent last season on loan with Barcelona, where he scored 14 goals and provided 14 assists from 49 appearances.The Blaugrana did not exercise the option to buy him for £26 million, but they could return for him later in the summer.A number of Premier League clubs are monitoring his situation, and it seems Chelsea are one of them exploring a possible move.The Blues have…

The My Tasty Naija Food Festival held in the United Kingdom is set to return for its second edition, expanding beyond London to include Manchester following the success of its inaugural event in 2025. According to the organisers, this year’s festival will take place across the two cities, further strengthening its mission to celebrate Nigerian food, culture, and community in the Diaspora. A statement shared with Saturday Beats noted that the London edition is scheduled for Saturday, July 5, 2026, at Eutopia Warehouse, while the Manchester edition will hold on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Nigerian House Manchester. According to…

A point-of-sale operator identified only as Joy, has been defrauded in Lagos State. PUNCH Metro gathered that Joy, who was recently employed, handed N75,000 to a customer identified as Victor, who left behind a bag containing five sachets of water. A businesswoman, Elizabeth Adetula, said the suspect initially visited her shop and talked about a wedding he claimed to be planning. She said, “Victor approached my shop to make enquiries from my receptionist about beads. He claimed his wedding was coming up during the weekend. “My receptionist telephoned me to speak with Victor because he looked like a big customer.…

The Universal Basic Education Commission is set to begin the verification of 518 schools across the country ahead of the implementation of its 2025 School-Based Management Committee-School Improvement Programme. The verification exercise, which will begin at the end of June and run into early July, is aimed at confirming the existence of nominated schools and assessing their infrastructure needs before the release of intervention funds. In April, UBEC unveiled the 2025 SBMC-School Improvement Programme, announcing a total allocation of N5.18bn for 518 schools across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, with each state expected to benefit from 14…

Over the last several years, fusion power has gone from the butt of jokes — always a decade away! — to an increasingly tangible and tantalizing technology that has drawn investors off the sidelines. The technology may be challenging to master and expensive to build today, but fusion promises to harness the nuclear reaction that powers the sun to generate nearly limitless energy here on Earth. If startups are able to complete commercially viable fusion power plants, then they have the potential to upend trillion-dollar markets. The bullish wave buoying the fusion industry has been driven by three advances: more…

The Indigenous People of Biafra on Friday threatened disciplinary action against members it accused of undermining the authority of its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu, amid efforts to resolve a growing leadership dispute within the organisation. In a statement issued by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, the group warned that any member or faction acting contrary to Kanu’s directives or the organisation’s Code of Conduct would face sanctions, including suspension, removal from office and expulsion. The warning follows a deepening rift within the movement after the dissolution of the third administration of IPOB’s Directorate of State, led by Chika…

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The Social Democratic Party has dismissed reports claiming it withdrew from Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State, describing the information as fabricated and misleading. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, the SDP National Publicity Secretary, Rufus Aiyenigba, said the party’s candidate, Isaac Alade, remained firmly in the race and was duly recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Aiyenigba assured voters that the party’s name remains on the ballot and urged the public to disregard what it described as a false withdrawal notice circulated by “political jobbers.” He said, “The Ekiti electorate and members of the public are…

By Mary Agbabiaka Africa is home to some of the world’s most remarkable bridges, connecting cities, facilitating trade, and overcoming geographical barriers. Here is a countdown of the ten longest bridges on the continent, starting with the longest. 1. 6th October Bridge (Egypt) – 20.5 km The 6th October Bridge in Cairo stands as the longest bridge in Africa. Stretching across the Nile River and weaving through the Egyptian capital, the bridge is a crucial transportation link that helps millions of residents navigate one of Africa’s busiest cities. 2. Third Mainland Bridge (Nigeria) – 11.8 km Nigeria’s Third Mainland Bridge…

Argentine television presenter Florencia Peña has resigned following a major on-air blunder in which she announced the death of Jorge Messi, father of football superstar Lionel Messi. According to a report by L’Equipe on Friday, the incident occurred during the programme “El Show del Verano” on Luzu TV. Peña was reportedly fed the false information through her earpiece by the production team. The erroneous announcement quickly spread before it was debunked by members of the Messi family. Jorge Messi is alive and has been reported to be recovering from health issues. The channel issued a statement immediately after condemning the…