Real Madrid sign Ferland Mendy as they complete 5th signing of window and take summer spending up to £344m

Spanish giants, Real Madrid have just announced their fifth signing of the summer after completing a deal forLyon and France left-back, Ferland Mendy.

The 24-year-old has signed a six-year contract and joins Eder Militao, Eden Hazard, Rodrygo and Luka Jovic in moving to Zinedine Zidane's side as they look to rebuild after a disappointing campaign last season.

The French football star will be presented as a Real Madrid player at the Bernabeu on June 19, while Eden Hazard will be presented in front of the fans on Thursday.

Serbian striker Luka Jovic was unveiled today as the most expensive center-forward in the history of Real Madrid.

President Florentino Perez said on Wednesday: 'The start of an exciting new project for next season.' 

He added: 'This has not been the year we had hoped for and we are going to react with strength.' 

With the arrival of these players, Real Madrid have taken their summer spending spree up  to  £344m. 

Manchester United unveil Welsh winger Daniel James as first signing of the summer following £17m move from Swansea

Manchester United have unveiled Daniel James as their first signing of the summer after completing a £17million deal to sign the Wales winger from Swansea.

The 21-year-old agreed to a five-year contract worth £67,000-a-week at Old Trafford with the option to extend it by another year.

'This is one of the best days of my life and a challenge I am really looking forward to,' said James who only made his professional debut for Swansea in February last year.

'The Premier League is the best league in the world and Manchester United is the perfect place for me to continue to develop as a player.

'This is an incredibly proud moment for me and my family, however, it is tinged with sadness that my father isn't able to share this experience with us.

'I am looking forward to working with Ole, meeting the team and getting started.'

Speaking on his first signing of the summer, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: 'Daniel is an exciting young winger with lots of skills, vision, exceptional pace and a good work ethic.

'He had a great season with Swansea City and has all the attributes needed to become a Manchester United player.

'We are delighted he has signed with our club and we are all looking forward to working with him. This is the perfect environment for Daniel to continue his development.' 

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019: Nigeria beat South Korea 2 - 0

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have kept their hope of qualifying for the next round at the ongoing FIFA Women World Cup in France after beating South Korea 2 - 0 this afternoon.

An own goal from South Korean defender Kim Doyeon and smooth solo goal from Barcelona’s striker Asisat Oshoala were enough to wrap up the victory for Nigeria.

The goal by Asisat makes her the second Nigerian to score in two different Women's World Cup tournaments  (2015 & 2019),  after Rita Nwadike (1995 & 1999).

The win for comes after the Super Falcons suffered a 3-0 loss to Norway in their opening game.

Nigeria will now face host nation France in their final group game with hope of making it to the knockout stages.

The match will take place on June 17  at Roazhon Park in Rennes.

Real Madrid unveil Luka Jovic at the Bernabeu following £62m move from Eintracht Frankfurt

Luka Jovic has been unveiled as a Real Madrid player following his £62m move from German club Eintracht Frankfurt. 

The 21-year-old Serbian striker signed his Real Madrid contract and posed with the club's white shirt for the first time as he was unveiled at the Bernabeu on Wednesday June 12th.

Jovic signed a six-year contract with the Spanish giants to become the club's most expensive signing ever, behind Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, and fellow new signing Eden Hazard.

At his unveiling, Jovic said: 'I'm the happiest guy in the world, I'm going to give everything.

 "I'm excited and I'm sure I've made the best decision, I'll work hard to win titles with Real Madrid." 

Perez added: 'He was wanted by several big clubs in Europe but Jovic belongs to Real Madrid. It was his dream and today he is here. 

'You come from a club we consider a friend and a very demanding league. You have scored 27 goals but our fans are going to ask you for much more. You have before you the greatest challenge of your career.

'We are very proud of you because as they told us, this is the shirt you used to sleep with when you were little.' 

Luka Jovic bagged 17 goals in 32 appearances in the Bundesliga while adding 10 goals in 14 Europa League matches as Eintracht reached the semi-final stage of the competition.  

SSS begins nationwide crackdown on individuals posting inciting materials on the Internet

On Wednesday, the State Security Service announced a nationwide crackdown on individuals allegedly caught posting inciting materials on the Internet.

The SSS said it had recently observed that some social media users were distorting Nigeria’s history to promote ethnic violence and tip the nation into crisis, a development it said must be urgently reversed through state interference.  

SSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, said in a statement said that some “unpatriotic” Nigerians have been using social media platforms to make “unguarded public statements and/or use the social media platforms to instil fear in the minds of citizens”.

“These are reflected in the misleading statements and articles being circulated among unsuspecting members of the public. Such inciting materials oftentimes are designed to make or convey false accusations by one group against the other. They also resort to skewing historical narratives to suit their objective of masterminding ethnic violence in the nation. So far, some of the culprits have been arrested,” Afunanya said.

The SSS said it was “determined to ensure that the tribal chauvinists and mischief makers do not continue to exploit socio-political differences and Internet platforms to threaten the peace and stability of the country.” The service said regional and community elders should not only desist from making “unguarded statements” but also help shut down all ethnically-charged rhetoric by persons in their respective domains.  

The SSS vowed to “sustain the apprehension and prosecution of defaulters,” because it would not relent in its quest to prevent crimes and keep Nigeria as an indivisible country. 

Ekiti pastor arrested for faking his own kidnap to extort N3m from his congregation

The Ekiti state police command have arrested a a pastor with the Methodist Church, Ado-Ekiti, Adegoke Adewuyi, pictured left,  for allegedly planning his own kidnap with the aim of extorting N3 million from his congregation.

According to police sources, the clergyman had arranged with one Oluwadare Sunday to fake his kidnap. There were reports on Sunday June 9th that the clergyman had been kidnapped between Esa-Oke in Osun state and Aramoko-Ekiti in Ekiti. Sunday then got in touch with the church members, lying that the Pastor was in his custody and that he will only be released if they pay N3 million in ransom. Sunday informed the church members that the ransom had to be paid ion or before Thursday June 13th otherwise the clergyman will be killed.

Luck however ran out on him when he was arrested by policemen when he came to pick up the ransom at Okeyinmi area of Ado-Ekiti. Thereafter Sunday led the detectives to the hotel where the pastor had been hiding.

Quilox night club owner, Shina Peller, Akin Alabi resume as House of Representative members in Abuja

Quilox night club owner, Shina Peller and fellow businessman and owner of Nairabet, Oloye Akin Alabi have both resumed at the 'Green Chambers' as Federal House of Representative members.

While Shina Peller represents Iseyin, Itesiwaju, Kajola and Iwajowa at the ninth assembly, Akin Alabi represents Egbeda/Ona Ara federal constituency.