Guehi set to leave Crystal Palace next year – Glasner confirms

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi has informed the club he will not be renewing his contract and plans to leave next year, manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed.

The 25-year-old England international, whose deal expires at the end of the current season, has been offered an extension by the club but has decided to seek a new challenge.

“They offered Marc a new contract, but he said, ‘No, I want to make something different,’ and that’s normal,” Glasner told reporters.

Palace now face a crucial decision — whether to sell Guehi in the January transfer window or risk losing him for free when his contract ends next summer.

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“It’s about how we can deal with this situation,” Glasner added. “What is the best way to get this next step done? And that’s all about how we are talking together.”

Guehi, who joined Palace from Chelsea in 2021, has made 167 appearances for the club. He was close to a £35 million move to Liverpool last summer after passing a medical, but the deal collapsed on transfer deadline day when Palace failed to secure a replacement, Brighton defender Igor Julio.

This season, the centre-back has featured in all 12 games across competitions, helping Palace climb to sixth in the Premier League.

Reports indicate that Palace are now open to selling Guehi in January, with Liverpool, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich all monitoring his situation.

Guehi recently earned his 26th England cap in a 3–0 friendly victory over Wales, and he believes his chances of making the 2026 World Cup squad remain strong — even if he stays with Palace until the end of the season.

Chelsea crushes Nottingham Forest 3–0 as Postecoglou sacked minutes after defeat

Chelsea handed Nottingham Forest a crushing 3–0 defeat at the City Ground on Saturday, a result that cost manager Ange Postecoglou his job just 19 minutes after the final whistle.

Postecoglou, 60, was dismissed only 39 days into his tenure, having failed to win any of his eight matches since replacing Nuno Espirito Santo last month. His brief and turbulent spell now stands as one of the shortest managerial reigns in Premier League history.

Despite Forest dominating the first half, the home side squandered several clear chances. Striker Taiwo Awoniyi — making his first start since recovering from a serious abdominal injury last season — missed an early opportunity, while Morgan Gibbs-White also failed to convert two good chances.

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Chelsea, who were without injured midfielders Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernández, struggled in the opening half but turned the game around after three decisive substitutions by manager Enzo Maresca, including the introduction of Moisés Caicedo.

Nineteen-year-old defender Josh Acheampong opened the scoring four minutes after the break, heading home Pedro Neto’s cross from close range. Neto doubled Chelsea’s lead moments later with a curling free-kick that beat Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels, before captain Reece James sealed the win with a powerful volley following a poor clearance.

Frustration boiled over among home supporters, with chants of “you don’t know what you’re doing” echoing around the ground after Postecoglou’s substitution of Callum Hudson-Odoi. Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis was seen leaving the directors’ box after 66 minutes, signaling growing discontent.

Chelsea defender Malo Gusto was sent off late on for a second yellow card, but the damage was already done. Forest’s missed chances — including efforts from Neco Williams and substitute Igor Jesus, who struck both the post and bar — summed up a disappointing night for the hosts.

Postecoglou departs with a record of six defeats and two draws in eight matches, leaving Forest hovering just above the relegation zone.

Nottingham Forest sack Postecoglou after 39 days in charge

Nottingham Forest have dismissed manager Ange Postecoglou just 39 days after his appointment, following a 3-0 home defeat to Chelsea at the City Ground.

The Australian’s brief tenure, which began on September 9, marks the shortest managerial reign in Premier League history. Postecoglou, who previously managed Tottenham Hotspur, failed to secure a win during his time in charge, recording two draws and six defeats across all competitions.

Under his leadership, Forest collected only one point from five Premier League matches, leaving the club in 17th place — just one point above the relegation zone.

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“Nottingham Forest Football Club can confirm that after a series of disappointing results and performances, Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties as head coach with immediate effect,” the club said in an official statement. “The club will make no further comment at this time.”

Postecoglou’s sacking means Forest are now looking for their third manager of the season, having already dismissed Nuno Espirito Santo after just three matches earlier in the campaign.

Reports suggest that Fulham boss Marco Silva is among the leading candidates to take over, with former Burnley and Everton manager Sean Dyche also under consideration.

BBNaija 10: Dede, Kola’s intimate moment sparks kiss speculation

The BBNaija Season 10 house stirred fresh buzz on Tuesday night after housemates Dede and Kola were caught in what many viewers have described as an “almost kiss” moment.

The scene unfolded during a quiet period in the house when the pair were spotted sitting together away from the usual spotlight. With dim lighting and the two leaning unusually close, the moment left fans wondering whether a secret kiss had just happened or if they were simply sharing hushed words.

While cameras captured the intensity of the encounter, the angle and shadows made it nearly impossible to confirm exactly what took place.

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As soon as the clip surfaced, social media exploded with reactions. Some fans insisted they had just witnessed the birth of a new BBNaija couple, while others dismissed it as misleading body language, describing it as “too close to call.”

On Twitter (X) and Instagram, shippers have already coined potential couple names for Dede and Kola, while skeptics urged caution, insisting that fans should “wait for clearer evidence” before concluding any romance.

Inside the house, both housemates appeared unbothered and continued their conversations casually afterward. Still, their fellow contestants were not left out, as whispers and knowing glances quickly spread across the house.

With the season heating up, viewers are eagerly waiting to see if this close encounter will blossom into the show’s next big relationship or remain one of Biggie’s unsolved mysteries.

US court jails Osun monarch Oba Joseph Oloyede for $4.2m COVID-19 relief fraud

A United States District Court has sentenced the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, Oba Joseph Oloyede, to 56 months in prison over a multimillion-dollar COVID-19 relief fund fraud.

The sentence was delivered on Tuesday, August 26, by U.S. District Judge Christopher A. Boyko, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio.

Oloyede, 62, a dual U.S.-Nigerian citizen who lives in Medina, Ohio, was also ordered to pay $4,408,543.38 in restitution, forfeit his Medina home purchased with fraud proceeds, and surrender $96,006.89 seized by investigators. He will serve three years of supervised release after his prison term.

Prosecutors said Oloyede led a conspiracy that exploited emergency loan programs created to assist pandemic-hit businesses.

“From about April 2020 to February 2022, Oloyede and his co-conspirator, Edward Oluwasanmi, conspired to submit fraudulent applications for loans made available through the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) under the CARES Act,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.

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Investigators said the monarch, a tax preparer, operated five businesses and one nonprofit, while Oluwasanmi owned three entities. Using these, they filed falsified applications for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL).

“Oloyede caused the SBA to approve 38 fraudulent applications, amounting to $4,213,378 in disbursed loans and advances,” prosecutors said.

Authorities added that Oloyede also filed fraudulent applications for some clients, taking 15–20% of their loans as kickbacks without reporting the income to the IRS. The funds were spent on personal items, including land purchases, home construction, and a luxury vehicle.

Oluwasanmi, 62, of Willoughby, Ohio, was sentenced in July to 27 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $1.2 million in restitution.

The investigation was conducted by the Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General, the FBI Cleveland Division, and IRS-Criminal Investigations, and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Edward D. Brydle and James L. Morford.

BBNaija 10: Sultana, Mensan, others get final warning for infringement

Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemates have been issued a stern final warning after repeatedly flouting one of the show’s key rules.

During Monday night’s live nominations, Big Brother expressed disappointment over the contestants’ persistent habit of tampering with or removing their microphones, describing the act as a “serious breach.”

He stressed that the microphones serve as the crucial link between housemates and the viewing audience, and warned that continued violations would not be tolerated.

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The housemates cautioned include Kola, Bright Morgan, Doris, Isabella, Mensan, Rooboy, Sultana, and Thelma Lawson. Big Brother reminded them that switching off or covering microphones not only breaks the rules but also deprives fans of an authentic viewing experience.

He further warned that any future infringements would attract strict penalties, which could affect both the individuals involved and the entire house.

The announcement reinforced Big Brother’s stance that the rules of the competition are non-negotiable, and all housemates must adhere to them throughout their stay in the house.

BBNaija Season 10: Gigi Jasmine evicted

Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Gigi Jasmine, has been evicted from the “10/10” edition of the reality show.

Her exit followed a dramatic twist that saw 20 housemates placed on possible eviction after a frantic search for an envelope containing an immunity card. Gigi Jasmine eventually became the seventh housemate to leave the competition.

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The eviction has heightened tension in the house, leaving the remaining 22 contestants on edge as they strategize to secure their spots in the game.

Recall that Head of House Zita is immune this week and also used the veto power to save Mensan and Faith, while Jason Jae earned automatic immunity after being voted the ‘Most Influential’ housemate in Week Three.

With the stakes rising, housemates must navigate new twists, shifting alliances, and mounting pressure as they compete for the coveted grand prize.

BBNaija Season 10: Victory evicted from Big Brother House

Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Victory Okokon, has been evicted from the reality TV show.

His shocking exit follows the eviction of Kayikunmi last Sunday, who became the fourth housemate to leave the competition.

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Victory, who had been at the centre of several controversies during his stay, once held the coveted Head of House (HoH) title after winning the challenger game on Monday, August 4. His victory dethroned Thelma Lawson, who had only enjoyed the position for less than 24 hours before being replaced.

With his eviction, the tension in the house continues to rise as remaining contestants battle for survival and the grand prize.

BBNaija 10: Zita replaces Doris as new Head of House

Big Brother Naija Season 10 has taken an unexpected twist as Zita emerged the new Head of House, just 24 hours after Doris was crowned.

The development followed a surprise HOH challenger game introduced by Big Brother, where Zita outperformed fellow housemates Ivatar, Denari, Isabella, and Doris to claim the title.

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With her victory, Zita secured immunity from nominations, exclusive access to the Head of House lounge, and the power to influence house dynamics for the week.

Immediately after the challenge, Biggie instructed her to select a house guest, and without hesitation, she named Rooboy.

Zita’s sudden rise to power has set the stage for shifting alliances and fresh drama in the BBNaija 10 house.

BREAKING: Kayikunmi evicted from Big Brother House

Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Oluwakayikunmi Ajibade, popularly known as Kayikunmi, has been evicted from the reality TV show.

His shocking exit comes shortly after Otega’s eviction, who was the third housemate to leave the competition.

It will be recalled that fellow contestant, Sabrina, also exited the show earlier in the week due to medical reasons.

Recall that Kayikunmi said he is considering exiting the show voluntarily.

He has been at the centre of controversies in the house, primarily due to his involvement in romantic relationships with female housemates Isabella, Thelma and Mide.

He fell apart with Isabella, who vowed never to speak with him again after he accepted to be Thelma’s guest on Sunday night after she won the Head of House game.

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Kayikunmi was also involved in a messy fight with his crush, Mide’s love interest Bright Morgan on Monday afternoon.

His day got worse after Thelma lost the Head of House challenge to Victory, leading to both of them (Thelma and Kayikunmi) being kicked out of the HoH Lodge.

Kayikunmi, who seemed overwhelmed by the events, confided in Faith during a conversation on Monday evening that he is contemplating a voluntary exit.

“I want to voluntarily exit,” he said.

Faith urged him to rise up to the challenge in the house instead of cowering.

“Why do you want to voluntarily exit? No you are not a b*tch. You have to ask yourself why do want to voluntarily exit,” Faith stated.