Tuesday, 25 April 2017

Guardiola wants Dele Alli in record transfer deal


Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola wants to sign Tottenham star Dele Alli in a world record deal this summer, according to Barcelona legend Xavi.
The 21-year-old England ace is being tracked by Europe’s elite, including Real Madrid.

And Xavi has revealed ex-Barca chief Guardiola is looking to snap-up the PFA young player of the year to help bring trophies back to the Etihad.

Ex-Governor Babangida Aliyu remanded in prison


Former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu and the People’s Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate of the 2015 general elections, Umar Nasko have been remanded in the Minna Medium Security Prisons by a Minna High Court Judge, Justice Aliyu Mayaki.

Pakistan executes four ‘hardcore’ terrorists


Pakistani army said four “hardcore” terrorists involved in “committing heinous offenses relating to terrorism,” were hanged on Tuesday.
An army statement said the terrorists were convicted on the charges of killing innocent civilians, attacking Pakistani armed forces and law enforcement agencies.
The terrorists were tried by military courts and were executed at a prison in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Two security guards docked for stealing employer’s N3.5m bus


Two security guards, Mohammed Alli and Cletus Imuzogbe, who allegedly stole their employer’s bus valued at N3.5million, were on Tuesday charged before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
Alli, 38, and Imuzogbe, 68, are facing a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing.
The prosecutor, Insp. Ezekiel Ayorinde, said that the accused committed the offences with some others still at large on April 9, at College Road, Ifako-Ijaiye, Agege, and Lagos.

Beyonce announces 'Formation Scholars' Program for Young Women to celebrate 1st anniversary of 'Lemonade'


Singer/beautiful wife of Jay Z, Beyoncé is celebrating the one-year anniversary of Lemonade, her award-winning visual album, by launching a scholarship program for young women. She said this on her website Tuesday.

The Formation Scholars program will kick off in time for the 2017-2018 academic year “to encourage and support young women who are unafraid to think outside the box and are bold, creative, conscious, and confident.”

Man kills daughter, commits suicide on Facebook Live


A Thai man filmed himself killing his baby daughter on Facebook Live, before taking his own life, Thai police say. The 21-year-old hanged his daughter, and then himself, at a deserted hotel in Phuket on Monday, reportedly after an argument with his wife.


Facebook sent condolences to the family for the "appalling" incident and said that the content had now been removed.

Police arrest 11 kidnap suspects in Port Harcourt


Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) has arrested 11 kidnap suspects in Port Harcourt.
The suspects included Anthony Pepple, who is also known as “Urban Gorilla” and a suspected member of Niger Delta Avenger, a militant group in the Niger Delta.

NDLEA arrests drug traffickers in police uniform


The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two suspected drug traffickers who posed as police officers in Nasarawa area of Kano metropolis.
Kano State Commandant of NDLEA, Alhaji Hamza Umar, told newsmen in Kano on Tuesday that the suspects were arrested in a brand new escort vehicle with police colour, siren, and pilot plate number and in possession of two police caps.

Man gets N250,000 bail for stealing N62, 000 chicken


An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court sitting in Isabo on Tuesday slammed a N250, 000 bails on a 22-year-old man, Sulaimon Ajo, charged with stealing domestic fowls valued at N62, 000.

The Magistrate, Mrs Oriyomi Sofowora, who gave the ruling, also granted the accused two reliable sureties in like sum.

18-year-old alleged prostitute, nurse, 2 others arrested in Katsina for selling 4 months old baby for N200,000


The Katsina State Police Command has arrested four people for allegedly selling a four months old baby at the cost of N200,000.

The suspects includes a senior nurse with the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), the 18-year-old biological mother of the boy and alleged prostitute, Aisha Idris, one Hauwa Ibrahim, 32, of Kofar Kaura and Mrs Grace Ohuhu, of Uba-Kala town, Abia state.

'I’ll eat their livers’ - Filipino President, Rodrigo Duterte issues new threat to ISIS terrorists


Philippines president, Rodrigo Duterte has warned Islamist extremists that he is more dangerous and can be 50 times more brutal than the terrorists.

Speaking during the opening of a national sports tournament on Sunday, the president in his speech reacted to the recently foiled terrorist plot in the country by three extremist groups affiliated with the Islamic State group.

Photos: Bukola Saraki leads delegation to visit family of late Isiaka Adeleke


Today the Senate President Bukola Saraki led a senate delegation to Ede, Osun State to commiserate with the Adeleke Family over the demise of late Senator Isiaka Adeleke who died on Sunday and was buried yesterday. More photos after the cut.

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Mel B's husband gets supervised visitation rights to see his daughter, loses appeal to visit Mel B's daughter with Eddie Murphy


Mel B's estranged husband, Stephen Belafonte has lost his appeal to visit Mel B's daughter with Eddie Murphy. He also was granted only supervised visitation rights to his daughter, Madison.

According to TMZ, Belafonte and his lawyers appeared in court on Monday where they asked the judge to grant him an unmonitored visitation with his 5 year old daughter
and also requested that he be allowed to maintain contact with Mel B and Eddie Murphy's daughter who was born few months before he got married to Mel B. 

Men cheat with ugly women because beautiful women aren’t romantic in bed- Rev. Lutterodt


Controversial Ghanaian relationship counselor, has dropped yet another controversial statement on why men cheat. This time, Rev. Lutterodt, disclosed that most men cheat with ugly women, because the beautiful ones are not romantic in bed. 

Apostle Johnson Suleiman Sends Twitter Into frenzy Over Claims That David’s Mother Was a Harlot


The preacher who is yet to untangle himself from the Stephanie Otobo’s saga has sent social media into frenzy again oh.

A two minute video of him preaching that David’s mother was a harlot was shared on twitter, leading to commotion.

Pastor Tony Rapu’s church sealed by Lagos govt

Pastor Tony Rapu’s church sealed by Lagos govt

A church located on Freedom Way, Lekki Phase 1, belonging to Pastor Tony Rapu has been sealed off by the Lagos state government for violating building regulations and for being erected without title documents and requisite building permit.
The church known as This Present House, yet christened ‘The Dome’ is said to have contravened the Lagos State Regional and Urban Planning Law 2010.

Sunshine Unveil Eguavoen, Task Him To Save Club From Relegation


Newly appointed Sunshine Stars of Akure coach Austin Eguavoen has been saddled with the responsibility of making sure the Akure-based club do not get relegated from the Nigeria Professional Football League.
On Tuesday, Eguavoen was unveiled as Sunshine Stars new coach to be assisted by his former Super Eagles teammate Ike Shorunmu.

Ronaldo issues support for injured Man United’s Ibrahimovic

Ronaldo issues support for injured Man United’s Ibrahimovic

Brazil legend Ronaldo has sent his best wishes to Zlatan Ibrahimovic as the Manchester United man looks to bounce back from a serious knee injury.
Ibrahimovic, 35, has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after coming off injured during United’s Europa League clash against Anderlecht after landing awkwardly on his knee.

20 dead as boat capsizes in Senegal

RFM says the injured were treated at a health outpost that had only a nurse and midwife. (FIle Photo)

A Senegalese radio station says 17 women have drowned and at least 40 others are injured after their boat capsized near a village in central Senegal.
Private station RFM says the boat was carrying at least 60 people who had gone to gather oysters Monday in the waters off Bettenty village.

I’ll cherish Messi memories, says Enrique


Messi blew the La Liga title race wide open once more by scoring twice to bring up his 500th Barcelona goal in a thrilling 3-2 win at Real Madrid on Sunday.
However, Enrique will only be in charge of Messi for six more games as Barca aim for a La Liga and Copa del Rey double.

Nigerians Can Now Get UK Visa on the Same Day of Application


Nigerians seeking to make their way into the United Kingdom can now get their visas through a more simplified process.

The British government has announced a special service for Nigerians which enables them get their UK visa on the same day of application.

Koscielny backs new-look Gunners defence

Koscielny backs new-look Gunners defence

Laurent Koscielny believes Arsenal’s defensive rethink can help drive Arsene Wenger’s side to a top-four finish in the Premier League.
The Gunners will face reigning champions Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday buoyed by their FA Cup semi-final success against Manchester City that set up a Wembley final with Chelsea.

Man murders child, kills himself on Facebook Live

Man murders child, kills himself on Facebook Live

A man in Phuket filmed himself killing his child and then himself on Facebook Live, Thai police said Tuesday, the latest example of the social network’s live-streaming function being used to broadcast grisly crimes.
Officers on the southern resort island said they were alerted to the video by friends of the man and rushed to an abandoned hotel near the international airport on Monday afternoon.

‘I stole company’s car because of my sick mother’


The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old driver for allegedly stealing his company’s car.

The suspect, Ibrahim Hassan, confessed to have stolen the car because his company refused to grant his request for a loan. He explained that the loan was to enable him take care of his sick mother’s medical bill.