Chelsea turn to Riyad Mahrez while West Ham consider James Rodriguez

It could be more bad news for Leicester as Chelsea plot a second raid on the King Power Stadium for Algeria international Riyad Mahrez, the Sunday Mirror reports. The winger turned down an improved contract from the Foxes worth £100,000-a-week and Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has made no secret of his desire to sign the PFA Player of the Year.

Arms deal: EFCC quizzes Falae for receiving N100m

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has quizzed a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, on his alleged role in the $15bn arms scam.

Falae, who was quizzed on Thursday by the anti-graft agency, had in February admitted to collecting N100m from a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees, Chief Tony Anenih, during the build-up to the 2015 presidential election.

The money was reportedly given to Falae to get his party, the SDP, to endorse the then President, Goodluck Jonathan, and campaign for him.

Brazilian Football Legend Pele To Visit Nigeria

Brazil’s football legend, Edson Arantes do Nascimentor, popularly known as “Pele’’ will be the country in August for a two-day programme on youth development and empowerment.

The facilitators of the visit, Winihin Jemide Series (WJS) and Youth Experience Days Africa (YEDA), made the disclosure at a news conference on July 15 in Lagos.

The football great, is renowned for many achievements, including scoring 1,281 goals in his professional career.

Chilling text found on Nice terrorist’s phone

According to French media cops in Nice found a disturbing text on his phone which read: “I have the material.”

This latest piece of evidence backs up theories that the truck killer planned the attacks within the ISIS terror network.

21 die after drinking homemade liquor

Twenty-one labourers died after drinking toxic homemade liquor in northern India, police said Sunday, in the latest incident of alcohol poisoning in the country.

Police in Uttar Pradesh state’s Etah district said the victims started to vomit and fall sick, complaining of severe stomach aches and blurred vision after consuming the illicit moonshine late Friday.

Earlier the toll was reported at 17, with 12 people hospitalised. However four of those have since died, police said.

Arsenal to meet Argentinian striker's representatives next week

Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has stated that Arsenal have been in contact with Icardi's wife Wanda Nara.

He claims that Arsenal have requested to have a meeting in London next week over a potential transfer for the Inter Milan striker.

Photo: Louis van Gaal spotted in Manchester two months after sacking

The Dutchman came back to tie up loose ends, say goodbye to friends and have one last meal at Wing's. 

Van Gaal arrived in his favourite Chinese restaurant with his wife Truus in Mr Wing's £300,000 Bentley. 

The ex-United boss, who was sacked right after winning the FA Cup, is a potential candidate to replace Marc Wilmots as Belgium manager. More photos after the cut....

Three officers feared dead after a shooting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Three police officers were shot dead and several others injured after a man dressed in black carrying an assault rifle opened fire in Baton Route, Louisiana. The incident happened near the Old Hammond area in Baton Rouge.

 "One suspect is dead, law enforcement believes two others may be at large," the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said.

Kylie Jenner Continues To Flaunt Her Diamond Ring

Rumoured to be an engagement ring from her beau, Tyga, Kylie never misses a chance to show off her ring to the world. All of a sudden she becomes one who raises her hands intermittently.

Disturbing Photos: 6 Children Of Same Parents Allegedly Poisoned To Death In Anambra State

Six children of same parents were allegedly poisoned to death yesterday in Ekwulumili, Anambra State. Details surrounding the tragic incident still sketchy but according to Abia Facts Newspaper, unknown person poisoned a pot of food kept in their house which the children ate. Security agents are currently investigating the matter.

I remain committed to opposing the Buhari administration and APC- FFK

Video: Former Chelsea striker Demba Ba suffers horror leg break

Former Premier League striker Demba Ba suffered a potentially career-ending broken leg while playing in the Chinese Super League.

The Senegal forward, 31, collapsed during a challenge with another player, with his left leg giving way beneath the knee as he fell down.

Gunmen kill two, allegedly abduct traditional ruler in Iba, Lagos

Some armed gunmen on Saturday evening stormed Iba Community in Iba Local Council Development Area of Lagos State and kidnapped the traditional ruler, His Royal Highness Goriola Oseni.

According to an eyewitness account, the gunmen, numbering about 16, stormed the community in two boats and announced their presence by shooting sporadically into the air.

Tycoon gunned down by jealous swimwear model ex as he arrived at villa with new love

Millionaire Andrew Bush was murdered by his jealous ­ex-girlfriend as he began a romantic break with a new and younger love.

Swimwear model Mayka Kukucova, 26, gunned down the 48-year-old jeweller at his Spanish holiday home.

Video & Photos: Noah's Ark replica built for $100million by Christians who believe world is 6,000-years-old opens

A $100 millionreplica of Noah's Ark has been built by a group of Christians who believe the world is just 6,000 years old - and it features DINOSAURS.

The 500ft wooden replica of the ship from the biblical story of Noah and the Great Flood is the main attraction at The Ark Encounter, a unique US amusement park that has just opened its doors for the first time in Kentucky.

Wealthy CEO killed ex wife and made her death look like suicide while their children lay sleeping

When four young children woke one morning and couldn’t find their mum, they instinctively phoned their dad.

Their parents Michelle and Braulio had separated, and a protective order meant Braulio wasn’t allowed to step inside the family home.

So, abiding by the law, he had asked a neighbour to look for his ex-wife while he drove the children to school.

Video: Meet the boy who's a human magnet as he sticks cutlery and even mobile phones to his body

Photos: Public Fight Between 2 Prostitutes Gets Nasty and Bloody

There was commotion and confusion at Amaraku community in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, after two prostitutes engaged in a bloody fight in public following a disagreement.

EFCC Questions Obanikoro’s Daughter Over N800m Bank Transaction

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday drilled Shalewa Obanikoro, the daughter of a former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, over a transaction of N800m she allegedly made.
Investigators said that Shalewa was drilled at the Lagos office of the EFCC for several hours alongside her mother, Moroophat.

Zaria Clash: Falana Demands Prosecution Of Indicted Soldiers

A human rights activist and lead counsel to the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Mr Femi Falana (SAN), is demanding for the immediate prosecution of soldiers and officers who were involved in the killing of 347 members of the movement in Zaria between December 12 and 13, 2015.

The latest demand comes after the commission of inquiry set up by the Kaduna State government to investigate the clash between the army and Shiites submitted its re­port to Governor Nasir El-Rufai.

I have slept with 5000 men- Nairobi’s oldest prostitute who never misses church

Read her story as published on popular Nairobi Newspaper, Standard Media.

Born and partly raised in Tanzania, Rosemary came to Nairobi where the city’s unforgiving life saw her trekking up ‘Hooker Avenue’ for the better part of two decades in the famous Gikomba, an area synonymous with the oldest profession: prostitution. 
That was in 1984 when a friend told her how well-paying flesh peddling was. She has never looked back.

Fayose bought 6 properties worth N1.35bn within 6 months – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has seized six choice properties allegedly acquired with stolen public funds by Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose.

The duplexes, estimated at N1.350 billion, include four in Lagos and two in Abuja.

They were allegedly acquired for him by his associate, Abiodun Agbele, and sister, Moji Ladeji.

Dasuki Demands N15bn, Public Apology from FG in a New Law Suit

Detained former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (rtd), has dragged the federal government to an Abuja High Court challenging his incarceration in the custody of the Department of the State Security Service (DSS) since December last year.

In the new suit, Dasuki is praying the court to order his immediate release from detention either conditionally or un-conditionally.
The suit marked FCT/HC/ABJ/CV/2005/2016 instituted on his behalf by Messrs Joseph Daudu SAN and Ahmed Raji SAN was brought pursuant to Order 11, Rule 1, 2 and 3 of the Fundamental Rights Enforcement Procedure Rule 2009.

Juventus confident of landing Nemanja Matic following N’Golo Kante’s move to Chelsea

Has N’Golo Kante’s move to Chelsea paved the way for Juventus to sign Nemanja Matic?

Well, the Serie A champions certainly hope so, as they are fighting to bring the Serbian to Turin.

Juve are reportedly confident of signing Matic as the 27-year-old is now surplus to requirements following the arrival of Kante.

Photos: Catholic church destroyed by Muslim youth for worshiping on Friday

According to online source about 200 Muslim youths yesterday attacked St. Philip’s Catholic Parish, Baki Iku, which is very close to Zuma Rock in Niger State, for worshiping on Friday. This is happening few days after a female pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Mrs. Eunice Olawale, was brutally killed by suspected Muslim extremists.

N’Golo Kante is a Chelsea player

Chelsea have swooped to sign the dynamic midfielder for £32m, with a statement expected from the club a bit later on today:

Kante was shortlisted for the PFA Player of the Year award last season and made the PFA Team of the Year.

“ Prostitution is an industry on its own and most actresses part of it – Tony Frederick

Tony Frederick is a hotshot actor who is definitely upbeat about some things in the movie industry. He shot into prominence in the film ‘License to Kill’ and has since had his profile bloated by juicy roles in blockbuster films. In a recent chat with Potpourri the handsome actor admits there are some actresses in Nollywood who are not too different from hookers.

Photos: Messi and Ronaldo accidentally park their holiday yachts 20 metres apart

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have reportedly inadvertently parked their holidays yachts just 20 yards apart while sunning themselves in Ibiza.

The debate about who is the greater of the Real Madrid and Barcelona rivals now stretches to boats, as the footballing superstars enjoy some much needed rest prior to La Liga’s season beginning.

Photos: Pakistani Instagram star Qandeel Baloch ‘strangled in honour killing by her brother for posting raunchy clips and photos’

A Pakistani social media celebrity whose raunchy selfies sparked outrage in the Muslim country has allegedly been strangled by her brother in an ‘honour killing’.Qandeel Baloch, 26, who was condemned by conservatives, was found dead near the city of Multan where she was visiting her parentsduring Eid on Friday, police chiefs said.

What Imam told Slain Redeemed Deaconess will shock you....Husband Shares Interesting Details

Deaconess Eunice MojisolaElisha Olawale was hale andhearty penultimate morning when she woke up to carry out her daily evangelistic assignment. Besides, July is a month that has brought a lot of good things in her life. It was on July 1 she celebrated her 16th marriage anniversary and was waiting for July 24 to mark her 42nd birthday.

But did the mother of seven prepare for the journey of no return she embarked on that fateful day? It appeared  she was ready as she had as the title of  a Christian tract she printed recently, “Final Destination.”

However, revelations from the husband suggested that there were strange things that happened before her murder last weekend. The first, according to the husband, was the late wife’s encounter with an Iman.

Methodists elect first openly gay bishop in defiance of denomination’s ban on homosexuality

The Western district of the Methodist church has elected an openly gay bishop despite the denomination’s ban on same-sex relationships.

The Rev. Karen Oliveto of Glide Memorial United Methodist Church in San Francisco was elected late Friday night at a meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona, of the church’s Western Jurisdiction.

Photos: Samuel Eto’o Cancels Charity Match Following Coup Attempt In Turkey

Football legend, Samuel Eto’o had his Private Foundation’s Gala Dinner in Antalya, Turkey yesterday night – a charity match was scheduled for today, 16th, July 2016, but unfortunately, there was a coup attempt by Turkey’s Military forces and hence, the match had to be cancelled.

Florida man shoots at Pokemon Go players after hearing the teens say ‘Did you get anything?’ and mistaking them for robbers

Two teens looking for Pokemon late at night ended up getting a car riddled with bullets instead when they angered one Florida homeowner.The 19-year-old and 16-year-old, whose names have not been released, were searching for a Marowak and Tauros when they parked in front of the man’s house around 1.30am on Saturday.

We will attack your workers if you attempt to fix Qua Iboe pipeline – Niger Delta Avengers threatens ExxonMobil

Niger Delta Avengers has warned that, any repair work on ExxonMobil blown up pipeline will lead to an attack on the oil company workers.

Recall that the group had on Monday claimed responsibility for the attack on Exxon Mobil Que Iboe 48-inch Crude Oil Export Pipeline in Akwa Ibom.

But the company’s spokesperson, Todd Spitler denied claim of the attack, saying the damage that occurred was due to “system anomaly.”

I was Never Born Poor but Love Brought Poverty on Me, Iyabo Ojo Reveals

Versatile Yoruba actress, Iyabo Ojo, has gone through a lot in life but with a different story of her journey which many and some are possibly going through today.

 The actress revealed that she was never born poor but love played a fast one on her and made her strive on the part of poverty to attain the level in which she is today.

She explained that things were so tough for her that she was left with just N100 to feed her son and unborn child and was managing an apartment with two of her in-laws who also lived with her.

Deontay Wilder Retains Heavyweight Title

Deontay Wilder dished a beating to Chris Arreola, mostly one-handed, and turned Arreola's face into a swollen, bloody mess in an eighth-round technical knockout victory to retain his world heavyweight title before 11,974 on Saturday night at Legacy Arena.

Headlining a Premier Boxing Champions card on Fox in prime time in front of his home state fans, Wilder retained his belt for the fourth time as he cruised against Arreola, who fell to 0-3 in heavyweight title fights, getting knocked out in all three.

But Wilder was not the same after savaging Arreola in the fourth round, in which he knocked Arreola down and nearly stopped him.

Mystery as 27-year-old Female School Teacher is Found Dead Lying in Her Own Blood

She was supposed to go to her parents’ house at Oshodi on that fateful Friday like she usually did every weekend after closing from work as a secondary school teacher at Abule Oko, a community in Ogun State.

But this day — June 23, 2016 — turned out to be different for both her and her family.

After waiting till Friday night and still didn’t hear anything from her daughter, with her two mobile phone lines switched off, her father was troubled and had to come looking for her.

There and then he got one of the most shocking moments any parent could ever witness.