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  Kylian Mbappé on Monday labelled a Paraguayan senator “despicable” and “not worthy of her position” after she racially abused the France captain on social media after the World Cup last-16 clash between the countries at the weekend. Mbappé’s reaction came after Celeste Amarilla attacked the Real Madrid superstar in the wake of Saturday’s game in Philadelphia, a bad-tempered affair which France won 1-0. “Mrs Celeste Amarilla, you are a despicable woman and not worthy of your position,” Mbappé wrote on X. “You do not represent Paraguay, the country that has sweated passion and honour throughout the competition. “Through your lack of awareness and your uninhibited racism, the entire world has already forgotten your team’s run and historic effort at this World Cup,” he added. Amarilla racially abused Mbappé and in another post called him a “colonised Cameroonian who has really pretended to be French, embittered, nouveau riche, arrogant and ugly”, and accused him of being “scared to d...

  Paraguay’s Government on Monday, July 6, 2026, condemned the remarks made by a senator who racially abused France star, Kylian Mbappé after Paraguay was eliminated from the World Cup over the weekend. “The remarks made by Senator Celeste Amarilla, directed at the captain of the French national team, Kylian Mbappé, are contrary to the values and principles that inspire peaceful coexistence and respect for human dignity, which our country promotes,” the foreign ministry said in a statement.

  A  23-year-old final-year medical student, Nnani Adaobi Marian, has died after sustaining injuries in a Russian airstrike on Kharkiv, Ukraine, just days before her graduation ceremony. Adaobi, a student of Kharkiv National Medical University, reportedly sustained severe injuries on June 29, 2026, during a guided aerial bomb attack on the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv. She later died in Germany, where she had been receiving medical treatment. Her death was confirmed by Kateryna Bohuslavska, known online as “Kate from Kharkiv,” who has been documenting developments in the Russia–Ukraine war on social media since the start of the conflict. Bohuslavska said Adaobi was attacked alongside her friend, 23-year-old Fatima Huseynova, while they were en route to a graduation photoshoot a day before they were expected to receive their diplomas. Posting a photograph of both students on her X handle on Monday, Bohuslavska wrote: “Nnani Adaobi Marian, a 23-year-old who was injured du...

  ‎Nigerian music promoter and socialite, Samson Erinfolami Balogun, popularly known as Sam Larry, has broken his silence following a ghastly car accident. ‎The music promoter was involved in a road accident last weekend along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in Lagos State.  It was gathered that the vehicle carrying Larry and his bouncer collided with a trailer, leaving the car severely damaged. ‎While Larry survived the accident and is reportedly receiving treatment in the hospital, his bouncer lost his life. ‎‎Speaking from the hospital bed via a video online, Larry gave fans an update on his situation, saying he is doing well and is expected to be discharged soon. He, however, said he can’t walk and would be relying on a wheelchair to move around for a while. Sam expressed gratitude for his life, noting how many were wishing him harm and making negative speculations. ‎‎The socialite said the God he serves knows the truth, and he is innocent. ‎“I’m doing well. I’m expected...

  UEFA has strongly criticised FIFA’s shock decision not to uphold Folarin Balogun’s automatic ban at this World Cup, calling it “unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable”. The United States striker, Folarin Balogun, who was sent off against Bosnia-Herzegovina, should have served a suspension for the last-16 tie against Belgium (Tuesday 01:00). But World Cup organisers FIFA opted not to enforce an immediate sanction on the 25-year-old, meaning the co-hosts’ leading goalscorer will be available to play.  UEFA said intervening to effectively cancel a suspension at a tournament “crossed a red line”. Of the 188 other red cards at the World Cup, only one other player has escaped a suspension—Brazil’s Garrincha in 1962, before automatic bans were in place and shrouded in allegations of political interference. It was gathered that Balogun’s reinstatement came after the United States President, Donald Trump called FIFA President, Gianni Infantino on Thursday and spoke about t...

  Tony Elumelu (left) and Emmanuel Nnorom United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced the retirement of its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, from the Board of Directors, bringing to a close a 12-year tenure that reshaped the pan-African financial institution and strengthened its position as one of the continent’s leading banking groups. The bank disclosed on Monday that Elumelu will formally retire from the Board on August 21, 2026, in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) corporate governance guidelines, which prescribe a maximum tenure of 12 years for non-executive directors of commercial banks. UBA also announced the appointment of Emmanuel Nnorom, a Non-Executive Director on its Board, as the incoming Group Chairman. His appointment will take effect on the same date, ensuring a seamless leadership transition. The decisions were approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on July 6, 2026, the bank said in a statement. Elumelu’s exit marks the end of a signific...