Chelsea on alert as Arsenal put Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil up for sale

Arsenal are ready to listen to offers for Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez, according to reports.

The Times claim that with the duo entering the final year of their contracts, the Gunners are willing to listen to offers and are expecting to receive around £75 million in transfer fees.

Arsenal Shareholder Alisher Usmanov's net worth grows by $3bn in 2016

Figures released by Forbes have shown that Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov's net worth rose by $3billion in 2016. Usmanov, who owns just over 30 per cent of the Gunners, is now worth $15.2billion.

Majority shareholder Stan Kroenke, who also owns NFL franchise LA Rams, is valued at $7.5billion, around half the amount of Usmanov.

PSG contract offer ‘fake news’ – Wenger

Under-pressure Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger dismissed as “fake news” reports that Paris Saint-Germain had offered him a two-year deal at the French champions.

The Frenchman is facing a fan backlash at Arsenal after a rotten run of form and British tabloid The Sun said on Monday that PSG had offered him a contract to replace Unai Emery this summer.

Wyclef Jean Handcuffed After Being Mistaken for Armed Robbery Suspect

I was asked by the police to Put my hands up. Then I was told do not move. I was instantly hand cuffed before being asked to identify myself and before being told why. In the process I said my name and told them they have wrong person. They proceeded to ignore me and I was treated like a criminal. I am sure no father wants his sons or daughters to see him in Handcuffs especially if he is innocent. As some one who has law enforcers in my family, I was appalled by the bahavior of the LAPD.

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Wyclef Jean was reportedly pulled over and handcuffed after police mistook him for an armed robbery suspect early this morning in West Hollywood, Los Angeles. According to law enforcement officials, Wyclef's vehicle matched the description of a car used in an armed robbery in the area. One of Wyclef's associates recorded video of the incident. 

Wyclef later posted the video to his Instagram with a caption that read, "I was asked by the police to Put my hands up. Then I was told do not move. I was instantly hand cuffed before being asked to identify myself and before being told why. In the process I said my name and told them they have wrong person. They proceeded to ignore me and I was treated like a criminal. I am sure no father wants his sons or daughters to see him in Handcuffs especially if he is innocent. As some one who has law enforcers in my family, I was appalled by the bahavior of the LAPD."

Married Banker Dies On Top Of A Woman In Lagos Hotel During Sex Romp

A woman, Ebere Nwachukwu has been arrested and detained by the Police in Ejigbo, Lagos over the death of her married lover who died on top of her during a sex romp in hotel.

P.M.EXPRESS gathered that the incident happened Saturday night at a popular hotel located at NNPC junction in Ejigbo.

The deceased simply identified as Ken was a banker with a new generation bank.

Bill To Prohibit Tribal Marks Passes Second Reading In Senate

A Bill for an Act to provide for the Prohibition of Facial Mutilation, Offences, Prosecution and Punishment of Offenders on Tuesday passed second reading in the Senate.

The Bill is also for the Protection of victims under threat of facial mutilation and other related Matters.

Sen. Dino Melaye (APC-Kogi), who sponsored the bill, said that there was no doubt that Africans of old used tribal marks as a means of proper identification.

Actress Bidemi Kosoko Responds To Husband Snatching Allegation

Nollywood Actress, Bidemi kosoko and daughter of veteran Nollywood Actor, Jide Kosoko has subtly responded to the allegation that she is sleeping with another woman's husband. In this case, Rasq Omotoyossi who is married to Bose Alao Omotoyossi.

Drama: Actress Bidemi Kosoko Accused Of Sleeping With Actress Bose Alao's Husband

Bidemi Kosoko has been accused her colleague Bose Alao Omotoyossi of sleeping with her husband, Omotoyossi Razack.

A lady who claims to be former friends with Bidemi sent the tipoff to Bose adding that Bose’s rich footballer husband, Omotoyossi Razack has rented an apartment for Bidemi.

Senate moves to probe Saraki over imported jeep

The Senate on Tuesday approved the probe of the President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, over the alleged importation of a Jeep without paying Customs duty.

Saraki has been accused of failure to pay duties on the vehicle to the Nigeria Customs Service.

Vardy ‘had death threats’ over Ranieri

Leicester striker Jamie Vardy says he has received death threats and his family have been targeted since Claudio Ranieri was sacked as manager.

The 30-year-old blamed “hurtful” and “false” accusations he influenced the club’s decision to sack the Italian.

Ranieri left in February, nine months after winning the Premier League, with the club 17th in the table. His successor, Craig Shakespeare, later denied reports of a player revolt.

Governor Al-Makura's Son Arrested As His Car Kills Student

Khaleed Umar Al-Makura, son of Nasarawa state governor, Umar Al-Makura, has been arrested for killing a student of Government Secondary School, Lafia.

The victim, Ovye Amos, died on Sunday night after he was hit by the governor’s son with a car.

NAN reports that students of the school protested his death, carrying placards with various inscriptions demanding justice for Amos, a junior secondary school two student.

Court Grants Andrew Yakubu Bail Of N300 Million

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday granted bail to Andrew Yakubu, a former head of Nigeria’s state oil firm, NNPC.

Mr. Yakubu was arrested by the anti-graft EFCC after about $9.8 million cash was found in his house in Kaduna.

The court granted Mr. Yakubu a N300 million bail while he was also asked to produce two suretees.


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Senate Begins Investigation Of Dino Melaye Over Certificate Scandal

The Nigerian Senate has kicked off an investigation into whether Senator President Bukola Saraki and Senator Dino Melaye have abused their privileges as lawmakers in the Upper House of legislature.

While Senate is investigating Saraki over claims that he allegedly used his office to seek revenge against Nigeria Customs Service boos Hameed Ali, Melaye is being investigated over claims that he may have forged his certificate with which he ran for the legislative seat.

"Pastor Chris Okafor Heals Woman With Maggots In Her Private Part"

Earlier on in the year when he first hinted that he would be taking philanthropy to a whole new level in 2017, many took it with a pinch of salt. Amazingly, Dr. Chris Okafor has been living it up big time, haven spent nearly 65 million Naira on charity between January and March of 2017! 

Lagos Bans Live Band At Beer Parlours, Restaurant

Lagos State government has prohibited live band music at various beer parlours and restaurants. The government also told religious leaders to soundproof worship centres to minimise the effect of noise generated on the residents.

The General Manager, Lagos State Environment Protection Agency (LASEPA), Adebola Shabi (an engineer), who disclosed this to our correspondent, said the decision came on the heels of increasing rate of petitions by residents lamenting the disturbance from the beer parlour, club houses and religious houses. Shabi said Governor Akinwunmi Ambode was poised to develop Lagos. The LASEPA decried the rate at which residential areas were being converted to commercial use without government’s approval.

Victor Moses out of Senegal, Burkina Faso friendlies

Chelsea star, Victor Moses, will be missing in action when the Super Eagles take on Senegal and Burkina Faso in friendly games in a few days’ time in London.

While first confirming his arrival in camp, officials of the national team revealed on Monday night that Moses will be excused from camp tomorrow (Tuesday) due to injury.

Two Alleged Homosexuals 'Caught in The Act' at a Guest House in Ghana

Two suspected homosexuals are currently in the grips of the Keneshie police after they were arrested at a guest house (name withheld) around the area while in the act, reports GhanaWeb.

One of the suspects, an 18-year-old Senior High School (SHS) student was caught with his s*x partner 28 were caught by the receptionist of the hotel while she was trying to serve them with an earlier request they made.

Bastian Schweinsteiger joins Chicago Fire from Manchester United

Manchester United midfielder, Bastian Schweinsteiger, will join Chicago Fire as a deal has been agreed with Manchester United and the player.

The 32-year-old German’s move to MLS is subject to a medical and a visa being obtained but Chicago are keen to finalise a swift transfer.

Brazilian Goalkeeper Says He's Not a Bad Guy Despite Feeding His Girlfriend To Dogs

The Brazilian goalkeeper who ordered the murder of his girlfriend before feeding her to his Rottweilers, has incredibly claimed he’s ‘not a bad guy’. 

Bruno Fernandes de Souza was let out of jail in February on a legal technicality after spending just six years behind bars for his horrendous crime. 

Trump’s daughter, Ivanka to get White House office

President Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, will get an office in the White House, an administration official has said.

But she will not have an official title or salary when she works in the West Wing – the hub of US executive power.

The official also confirmed media reports that the 35-year-old would have access to classified information.

Rapist moved to women-only prison after having sex change

A rapist has been moved to a women-only prison after having gender reassignment surgery to become female, it has been reported.

Jessica Winfield, formerly known as Martin Ponting, was relocated to HMP Bronzefield in Ashford, UK, the Sun said.

The convicted rapist was previously held at top-security Whitemoor prison in Cambridgeshire, one of Britain’s toughest jails.

US ‘to ban passengers from 12 countries from carrying electronic devices’

The US is planning to to ban passengers from around 12 countries from carrying most electronic devices on America-bound flights, officials have said.

The ban, which follows an unspecified terrorist threat, is expected to be announced tomorrow and has been under consideration for several weeks, the source told Reuters.

No details have emerged as to exactly which countries have been affected but Royal Jordanian Airlines is advising passengers that laptops, iPads, cameras and other electronics won’t be allowed in carry-on luggage.

Mother and son vow to stay in incestuous relationship despite court order

A mother and son who say they are ‘madly in love’ with each other have vowed to stay together despite a court order preventing their incestuous relationship.

Monica Mares, 37, and Caleb Peterson, 20, were found to be committing incest after a neighbour in Clovis, New Mexico, reported them to police.

Mel B Files for Divorce from Her Husband after 10 years of Marriage

Former Spice Girls member, Mel B, has reportedly filed for divorce from her husband, Stephen Belafonte just few months away of their 10-year anniversary.

According to ET, Mel B filed the documents on Monday, few months to their 10th year wedding anniversary.

Canada supports Nigeria’s IDPs, others with $119.25m

The Minister of International Development and La Francophonie of Canada, Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau, has said that Canada will provide $119.25 million in humanitarian funding to crisis-affected people in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen.

In a statement yesterday, it revealed that the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Hon. Ahmed D. Hussen, made the announcement on his behalf.

Unrepentant Scottish Child Killer Boasts on Facebook despite Being Locked Up In Prison

A Scottish child killer, Jordan McCready, who was imprisoned for life for kicking a teenager Jon Wilson to death in Kilmarnock, has boasted on Facebook that life in prison is ‘easy’, Daily record reported.

3-year-old Girl Found Alive in Apartment, Days after Her Mother Died in It

A social worker was early last week notified that a three-year-old girl had not shown up at her daycare for a couple of days. The social worker responded to the call and when she arrived at the home the toddler shared with her single mother, Deja Lynn Toler, she was able to persuade the girl to open the front door. Once inside the apartment, she found the mom dead in her bed.

New Mother Dies in Florida Clinic after a Failed Brazilian Butt Lift

A 25-year-old new Florida mother, Ranika Hall, has died after undergoing an unsuccessful Brazilian butt lift at a clinic in Florida. The clinic happens to be the same one where another woman died last year during the same surgical procedure.

Ranika Hall had just had a baby and was not pleased with her post-pregnancy body so she decided to get cosmetic surgery done.

EFCC Hands over $2.15m Hospital Seized from Adesola Amosu, to Nigeria

EFCC has handed over the $2.15 million hospital owned by former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu (retd.) to authorities of the Nigerian Air Force.
Amosu who was the Air Force chief during the last administration, is currently being investigated and tried alongside two others for stealing N22 billion from the coffers of the Nigeria Air Force during his term in office.

“If I could survive a miserable marriage, what was a mere BBNaija audition?” – Gifty

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Gifty Powers, took to Instagram over the weekend to reveal the role her failed marriage played in motivating her during the difficult stages of the audition for the reality TV show. According to her:

Photo: Zambian minister kneels down as the president talks to him

Hacked websites on the rise – Google

Google painted a bleak picture of cybersecurity trends Monday, saying the number of websites hacked rose 32 percent last year, with little relief in sight.

“We don’t expect this trend to slow down. As hackers get more aggressive and more sites become outdated, hackers will continue to capitalize by infecting more sites,” Google said in a post on its webmaster blog.

Apostle Suleman sex scandal: Stephanie Otobo charged with blackmail and threat to life

Stephanie Otobo, the 23 year-old lady who claimed that Apostle Johnson Suleman had a romantic affair with her, was docked on Monday in Lagos.

She was docked at a Tinubu Chief Magistrates’ Court, and accused of conspiracy, blackmail, threat to life and an intent to steal.

Popular Kogi Herbalist Sentenced to Death by Hanging

A popular herbalist, was on Monday sentenced to death by hanging by a presiding judge at a High Court sitting in Koton-Karfi in Kogi State.

A High Court sitting in Koton-Karfi in Kogi on Monday sentenced a herbalist, Ibrahim Muhammed, to death by hanging for murdering two brothers.

In his judgement, the Presiding Judge, Justice Alaba Omolaye-Ajileye, who sentenced the convict to death described his act as “high level of exceptional wickedness”.