Sanchez 'would prefer Arsenal move over Liverpool'

Chile star Alexis Sanchez wants to stay at Barcelona next season – but would allegedly prefer to join Arsenal over Liverpool if he is forced to move this summer.

According to Spanish newspaper Sport, the 25-year-old is ‘happy’ in Spain and wants to spend at least one more season at Barcelona.

Photo: Police van left suspended three-storeys high over town

A policeman had some explaining to do after the van he was driving ended up wedged between two buildings suspended three-storeys high.

Park He, 35, was heading back to the police station in Shandong Province, East China, when suddenly he spotted a car on the wrong side of the road.

Joseph Yobo Retires From International Football

Joseph Yobo has called time on his international career after becoming the first Nigerian to reach 100 caps. The defender marked his final game with a stirring performance in defence, blotted only by a late own goal in a 2-0 loss to France in the World Cup round of 16 fixture.

He told KickOffNigeria.com after the game that it is over. "This is it. I've had some great years playing for Nigeria and it has been a wonderful experience, but it's time to face my family now and concentrate on my club career."

Davido Wins Best African Act at 2014 BET Awards

Davido has won the 2014 BET Award for Best African Act, which was revealed at a pre-event taping in Los Angeles ahead of the main award ceremony on Sunday night.

OBO shared his victory with fans saying, ” Thanks to all my fans!! WE WON @BETAwards BEST AFRICAN ACT 2014!! so happy!! Time to party!”

We must beat Nigeria — Benzema

France top striker, Karim Benzema has warned his French squad to get serious for a tough encounter with the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the second round of the World Cup insisting that they must do everything to beat the African champions.

Bonus standoff won't affect players - Yobo

Joseph Yobo says Thursday's bonus standoff will not distract the Super Eagles when they play France on Monday.

The Nigeria players boycotted training as they demanded advance payment of the graduated appearance they had agreed with the NFF.

Photos: 34 weeks pregnant, Alysia Montano competes at USAs National Championships

Alysia Montano's streak of USA 800m titles was snapped today at four, but the 28 year-old from Canyon Country, Calif., couldn't be happier.  In fact, she got a standing ovation from the small afternoon crowd gathered here at Hornet Stadium at Sacramento State University after she crossed the finish line of her preliminary dead last in 2:32.13.

Super Eagles Boycott Training In Money Row

The Nigeria squad at the World Cup have missed a scheduled training session in a row over bonus money.

BBC Sport understands the players believe they are each $15,000 (£8,800) short of what they were expecting for reaching the last 16 in Brazil.

They refused to train in Campinas on Thursday and officials later confirmed the session had been cancelled.

Barca hope to get Suarez for just £40m as transfer talks begin

Barcelona think they will be able to sign Luis Suarez for a knock-down £40million following his biting shame at the World Cup in Brazil.

The news comes as the Catalan club begin negotiations to try and lure the Uruguayan to the Nou Camp, with his lawyer flying into Spain to discuss personal terms.

Boy breaks into Ronaldo's hotel room, he lets him stay

 

A 15-year-old Brazilian boy successfully breached security to get into Cristiano Ronaldo’s hotel room at the World Cup.

According to Globo, the youngster, named Yago Leal, met the Portugal star after climbing the hotel in Brasilia where Portugal stayed for their clash with Ghana.

Wenger confirms Vidal interest

Arsene Wenger has revealed his admiration for Arturo Vidal amid talk that he is set for a £44million transfer to Arsenal.

Vidal, who plays for Italian side Juventus, has been strongly linked with a transfer away from Serie A in recent weeks.

Woman arraigned for stabbing hubby’s friend

A housewife,Temitope Ajayi, 28, has been arraigned before a Magistrate court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, today docked for allegedly stabbing and pouring urine on her husband’s female friend.

The accused was reported to have stabbed one Ganiyat Yusuf on the head for cooking for her husband while she was away.

'I was strangled, tied up' ─ Kidnapped six-year-old boy recounts

A six-year-old boy, Emmanuel Emeka, who was rescued from a suspected kidnapper on Wednesday in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, has recounted how he was lured, seized and tied up by his abductor.

Emmanuel said the suspect, identified as Mama Ifunaya, who was a neighbour, lured him into her room, strangled him, covered his mouth with clothes before tying him up with rope to prevent him from screaming.

15 men gang rape 16-yr-old girl in Rivers

POLICE have arrested members of a 15-man gang that allegedly raped a 16-year-old girl in Gbuga area of Ogbunabali, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The state Police Commissioner, Mr Tunde Ogunsakin, told newsmen, yesterday, at the Police headquarters in Port Harcourt that the girl allegedly attended a party organised in the area, adding that she took a glass of strong drink offered her by one of the rapists which made her pass out before she was allegedly raped by 15 men.

Photos: Cossy Orjiakor goes topless for Super Eagles

Photos from City People Entertainment Awards

These are pictures from thee City People Entertainment Awards held this past Sunday June 22nd in Lagos. 

More photos after the cut

NDLEA Arrests 279 Drug Suspects

At least 279 drug suspects have been arrested by National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in Kano, northwest Nigeria, in the last six months.

Briefing newsmen during the United Nations Day Against Drug Abuse, NDLEA Commander in Kano, Garba Ahmadu said out of the figure, 108 have already been convicted, adding that 2298.866kgs of illicit drugs were also seized from suspects.

Stephen Keshi confirms Babatunde is Out due to Injury

Stephen Keshi, head coach of the Nigerian football team – Super Eagles, has confirmed in a post match interview that Michael Babatunde will likely not participate in the remaining matches at the ongoing FIFA World Cup .

Keshi said the midfielder will be undergoing surgery and may not be feature in the rest of Nigeria’s 2014 World Cup matches. Nigeria will meet France in the next match.

Babatunde sustained an injury on his hand after blocking a shot by Ogenyi Onazi which was goal bound, and he twisted his arm.

“It is sad that we may not see him play again in the World Cup. He is going for surgery. It is bad.” said Keshi.

Kevin Prince Boateng & Sulley Muntari SACKED From Camp GC Staff

Ghanaian footballers-Sulley Muntari and Kevin Prince Boateng has been SACKED from Black Stars camp. The two were asked to leave by 8am… This comes ahead of Ghana’s match with Portugal tonight. We are not certain if the two will play tonight following the SACK.

Woman Finally Gives Birth After Being Pregnant For 14 years!

Miracle mother, Mercy James, delivered a baby girl on Saturday June 7, 2014 after carrying her pregnancy for 14 whole years!Can you beat that! She named her baby “Miracle”. Read the single parentrecounting f her ordeal during the 14 years she was pregnant after the break …

Ritualists’ Den Discovered In Lagos

A ritualists’ den has been discovered in Majidun area of Ikorodu, Lagos State, southwest Nigeria.The den, where kidnapped children and adults were allegedly kept as hostages was found beside a church, Holy Family Church, situated in the remote area of the town.

A member of the church who spoke with our correspondents said that the discovery was made Wednesday morning when a lady was caught with two children kept inside a Ghana-must-go sack by residents of the area. The children, four years old were found alive and tied with a rope.
Before the lady was handed over to the police, she allegedly confessed to the residents that her blood was being used by the owner of the church for ritual and was asked to bring the two children for replacement.

I Cannot Be A Thief Because I Was Baptised In The Church- Francis Atuche

Francis Atuche is a former Managing Director of Bank PHB, who is accused of N25.7 billion belonging to Bank PHB now Keystone Bank with his wife, Elizabeth.

The two of them are standing trial for allegedly stealing and have been charged to court by the EFCC alongside, Ugo Anyanwu, a former Chief Financial Officer of the bank.

Ghana President, Mahama Begs Black Stars Not To Boycott Portugal Game

It seems all is not well in the Black Stars of Ghana camp in Brazil... Despite an earlier refutal of reports that members of the playing body of the Ghanaian national football team, currently in Brazil, were contemplating a boycott of the much anticipated match with Portugal in protest of unpaid bonuses, it has now been revealed that President John Dramani Mahama has had to call the captain of the Black Stars to urge them not to go on with their threat.

Armed Robbers Hijacked Bullion Van And Escape With Millions Of Naira

Each time a bullion van is passing in major cities in Nigeria, cars park for it to move past, people stand as daredevil drivers and policemen drive recklessly like kings.

Sometimes, bad men don’t always like this special treatment on vans carrying money which is the reason why we hear sad stories when these vans are attacked.

Cheating Married Woman Takes Under-age Boy’s Virginity

A head teacher had decided to take undue advantage of one her pupils who was 13, when she started grooming him to have carnal knowledge of her.

She was 28 when this ordeal began. She would invite him to her home and she would suggest they play a game of dares and that this resulted in her allowing him to expose and touch her.