Following an agreement between the clubs, 31-year-old Belgian forward Leandro Trossard is set to depart Premier League champions Arsenal for Turkish side Beşiktaş. Trossard has been authorized to travel to Istanbul to undergo a medical and finalize the permanent transfer.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Financial Terms: The deal is valued at approximately £17 million, comprising an initial €18 million with an additional €2 million in performance-related add-ons.

• Official Confirmation: Arsenal released a statement today, July 14, confirming the agreement and Trossard’s permission to travel for medical formalities. Beşiktaş has also confirmed his expected arrival at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport this evening.

• Arsenal Tenure: Trossard concludes a successful three-and-a-half-year period with the Gunners, during which he made 174 appearances and scored 36 goals.

• Recent Impact: During the 2025–26 campaign, he was instrumental in Arsenal’s Premier League title success and their UEFA Champions League runner-up finish, recording eight goals and 11 assists in 50 appearances.

• Squad Implications: His exit is expected to speed up Arsenal’s pursuit of new left-wing options, with players like Morgan Rogers, Bradley Barcola, and Christos Tzolis reportedly being linked to the club.

On Tuesday, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigned, marking the start of a significant government reshuffle initiated by President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Ukrainian parliament formally approved her resignation, ending her tenure which began in July 2025. President Zelensky stated that the administration is “changing its political strategy” to address “new challenges and new tasks,” although a successor has not yet been named.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Political Reshuffling: President Zelensky intends to assign different officials to oversee specific areas of foreign policy. While Svyrydenko has stepped down, she may remain in the administration; the President has offered her a new role managing “relations with a key partner”.

• Svyrydenko’s Tenure: Svyrydenko was instrumental in Ukraine’s diplomatic engagement with the United States, notably playing a leading role in negotiating a minerals investment agreement between Kyiv and Washington following a meeting between Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump. In her reaction to her departure, she defended her record, highlighting the “concrete results” achieved during her time in office.

• Potential Successor: Reports indicate that Sergiy Koretsky, CEO of the state-owned energy firm Naftogaz, is the leading candidate to replace Svyrydenko. President Zelensky has publicly praised Koretsky’s “effective leadership,” fueling speculation regarding his potential appointment.

• Strategic Context: This leadership change occurs at a critical moment in the ongoing conflict with Russia, as Ukraine faces intensifying ballistic missile attacks and seeks to bolster its air defenses, including plans to domestically produce U.S.-made Patriot systems. The reshuffle aims to adapt the government to evolving diplomatic and security demands, ensuring continued international military and financial support.

Musiliu Akinsanya, widely known as MC Oluomo and President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), recently asserted that his personal knowledge and understanding exceed that of many university graduates. These remarks were made during the 50th birthday celebration of Islamic singer Hafsat Adegoke held in Lagos.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Career Trajectory: Reflecting on his transition from a bus conductor to a prominent transport union leader, he emphasized that he worked hard to reach his current position.

• Work History: He shared that he began earning his own money at age 13, working as a bus conductor before using his earnings to watch movies and support his mother financially.

• Professional Standing: Addressing his entry into the NURTW, he stated that he did not join as a “bastard,” but instead learned and mastered the trade to achieve his success.

• Dedication to Education: While acknowledging he did not attend formal school, he pointed to the success of his children—who are now doctors, lawyers, and engineers in America—as evidence that he prioritized education.

• Perspective on Knowledge: Despite his lack of formal schooling, he maintained that the knowledge he possesses in his head is greater than that held by degree holders.