My husband threatens to kill me for refusing to give him more children – Wife tells court

A mother of three, Mrs Oluwakemi Ucha, has filed a divorce suit over alleged battering by her husband for her refusal to have more children.

Forty-year-old Oluwakemi told an Igando Customary Court in Lagos that she could no longer tolerate the frequent beatings.

“My husband, Simeon, beats me like a baby; he threatens to kill me for refusing to give him more children, saying that three children are not enough.

Nigerian couple tortures their 3-month-old baby in US

A couple identified as 33-year-old, Arinola and her husband, Olalekan Olawusi, were recently arrested in Providence, Rhode Island, USA, for abusing their three-month-old baby.

On April 3, Olalekan made a frantic call to the Providence police department stating that his baby, Tobiloba, wasn't breathing and didn't even have a pulse.

My husband runs away whenever I am pregnant – Woman tells court

A pregnant fashion designer, Fatimah Shodunke, on Friday told an Agege Customary Court in Lagos that her husband abandoned his matrimonial home whenever she was pregnant.

The 32-year-old mother of two, who resides on James Street, Ishaga, a Lagos suburb, made the allegation while responding to a divorce suit filed by her husband, Gbenga.

My wife doesn’t bathe for days – Man tells court

A 40-year-old trader, Mrs Adetola Okafor, on Friday approached an Igando Customary Court in Lagos to end her 13-year-old marriage, citing the husband’s unfaithfulness.

Specifically, she accused her husband, Sunday Okafor, of marrying another wife without her knowledge.

“My husband always travels to his village in the name of visiting his elder brother, not knowing that he had married an Igbo woman because I am Yoruba.

Kate Henshaw reacts to Lastma stealing vehicle number plates in name of Lagos Revenue Generation drive

Nollywood veteran actress, Kate Henshaw has called attention of motorists in Lagos State to the new Lagos State Revenue Generation Drive, which allows Lastma officials to steal plate numbers of vehicles parked on roadside, arraign the vehicles in owners absence and sentence to community service or fine of N20, 000 0r N25, 000. 

Liverpool’s Sadio Mane ruled out for rest of season – Klopp

Sadio Mane will miss the rest of the season and is likely to need surgery on his injured knee, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said.

Klopp also revealed that Philippe Coutinho is a doubt for Saturday’s trip to Stoke City because of the illness that led to his substitution against Bournemouth on Wednesday.

The manager said Mane would be sidelined by the injury he suffered in the 3-1 victory over Everton at Anfield.

US strike foolish, irresponsible – Assad

A US missile strike on an airbase in central Syria early on Friday was “foolish and irresponsible,” President Bashar al-Assad’s office said.

“What America did is nothing but foolish and irresponsible behaviour, which only reveals its short-sightedness and political and military blindness to reality,” a statement said.

Stephen Belafonte files petition demanding spousal support from his estranged wife Mel B

Stephen Belafonte has responded to Mel B's divorce petition by filing documents asking for spousal support from Mel B. The movie producer who has been accused of domestic violence by his wife asked in the documents that Mel B pays him $30K a month.

Large street protests in South Africa against Zuma

Thousands marched through major South African cities Friday demanding the resignation of President Jacob Zuma after his sacking of the popular finance minister fuelled widespread public anger.

Zuma, who came to power in 2009, has been battered by a series of corruption scandals during his time in office, while the country has suffered record unemployment, slowing growth and stubborn racial inequality.

Chelsea fans eager to have Moses back in action

Chelsea fans have clamoured for Victor Moses’ immediate return to action after Antonio Conte’s side seemed to have struggled in their two recent games played without the injured Nigerian international.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Moses has missed Chelsea’s last two Premier League games against Crystal Palace and Manchester City due to injury.

My husband threatens to kill me for refusing to give him more children – Wife tells court

A mother of three, Mrs Oluwakemi Ucha, has filed a divorce suit over alleged battering by her husband for her refusal to have more children.

Forty-year-old Oluwakemi told an Igando Customary Court in Lagos that she could no longer tolerate the frequent beatings.

“My husband, Simeon, beats me like a baby; he threatens to kill me for refusing to give him more children, saying that three children are not enough.

Atletico’s Koke robbed at gunpoint for $70k watch

Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke was robbed at gunpoint in a Madrid car park on Thursday evening for a watch reportedly valued at 70,000 euros ($77,000), police sources confirmed on Friday.

“Yesterday at seven in the evening in a car park in Chamberi (a central district of Madrid) he was in his car and an individual on a motorbike pointed a gun at him and stole his watch,” the police source said.

77-year-old man in court for alleged rape of three children

A septuagenarian, Francis Nwachukwu, on Friday appeared in a Jos High Court for alleged rape of three minors.

Nwachukwu, 77, a resident of Angwan Gwada, Tudun Wada, Jos, is standing trial on a one-count charge of rape.

The prosecutor, Mrs. N. Mbap, a state counsel, told the court that the accused committed the offence on different dates in November 2015 at his home.

Nigerian Man arrested by his Swiss wife after she discovers he has 14 wives in Nigeria

A Nigerian man, Christopher A.J Benard has been arrested by his Swiss wife, Tanja, after she found out that he was married to 14 other women in Nigeria. Kingsley Ughe, who shared the story revealed that Benard hails from Edo State, has four children with the Swiss lady and is currently unemployed.

Kingsley on his social media page wrote:

Why I Turned Down Arsenal to Sign for Chelsea - Blues Star, N'Golo Kante Finally Breaks Silence

Chelsea midfielder, N'Golo Kante, has finally broken his silence on how Arsene Wenger had wanted to sign him for Arsenal, before he chose to join their London rivals, Chelsea last summer.

While speaking in a new interview with Sky Sports, 26-year-old France midfielder, N'Golo Kante, who played an integral role in Leicester City's title triumph last season, has opened up on turning down interest from Arsenal last summer, and chose to sign for Chelsea instead.

North Korea hacks Nigerian banks to fund nuclear programme‎ – Report

Nigeria has been named among 18 countries, whose banks have been attacked by North Korean hackers to get funds for sponsoring its nuclear programme.

Cyber security firm, Kaspersky, made this shocking revelation in its latest report.

Russia condemns US strike in Syria, suspends air safety deal

Moscow slammed the US strike on a Syrian airbase Friday as “aggression against a sovereign state”, and suspended a bilateral agreement to help avoid clashes in the skies over the war-torn country.

“President Putin considers American strikes on Syria aggression against a sovereign state in violation of international norms, and under an invented pretext,” said the statement by the Kremlin press service posted on the official website.

Alexis Sanchez wants to stay at Arsenal – Wenger

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez wants to stay with the club if terms can be agreed, says manager Arsene Wenger.

The Chilean, 28, is contracted to the Gunners until the summer of 2018, with some newspapers claiming he would like to join Chelsea.

Griezmann targeted by Man United, Man City, Chelsea, Barca, Real Madrid – advisor

Antoine Griezmann’s advisor has told RMC that Premier League trio Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City as well as La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid have made enquiries regarding the Atletico Madrid striker’s future.

ESPN FC reported in February that Griezmann is a No. 1 target for United this summer, and speculation continues over the France international’s future.

Anambra State Speaker, Rita Maduagwu Escapes With Mace to Avoid Impeachment

There was commotion in the Anambra State House of Assembly on Thursday after 28 members of the House had assembled at the hallowed chamber to commence moves that would impeach the speaker of the house, Mrs. Rita Maduagwu. When the Speaker noticed the action, she reportedly took off from the room with the mace, which is a symbol of authority of the legislative House.

Xenophobia: Nigerian Auto Mechanic Beaten to Death in South Africa

In a new case of xenophobic attacks, a Nigerian auto-mechanic has been beaten to death in South Africa.

The death of mechanic identified as Rasak Ajao has been confirmed by the Nigerian High Commission in South Africa. Ajao was allegedly killed by some South Africans in Polokwane, Limpopo Province yesterday April 6th.

Kenyan Olympic champion Jemima Sumgong fails drugs test

Kenyan Olympic marathon champion, Jemima Sumgong has failed an out-of-competition drugs test. The 32-year-old tested positive for the banned substance EPO in a test by athletics governing body the IAAF.

Sumgong also won the 2016 London marathon and was due to defend her title later this month.

UK Banned Doctor Accused of Kidnapping For ISIS Is At Center Of ‘Chemical Attack

A British doctor struck off by the NHS who was accused of kidnapping Western journalists has fled to Syria and is treating bomb victims, including jihadis.

Shajul Islam was arrested and charged with kidnapping two journalists in 2012 but was released after the trial collapsed when neither of the prosecution’s witnesses were able to give evidence.

Buhari Begins UK Return Plans

The Nigerian president has according to fresh reports began plans to make a return to the United Kingdom on health grounds.

This comes weeks after the president returned from his earlier extended medical vacation to the United Kingdom which lasted a total of 51 days.

"Nigeria’s Past Leaders Have No Right To Talk" - Oshiomhole

Former governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has blamed former Nigeria’s leaders for the problems currently facing the country.

Oshiomhole was speaking at the first Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia Memorial lecture, tagged, “Nation Building and Development in Nigeria,” organised by the University of Abuja.

Pastor Sentenced To 9 Years In Jail For Impregnating His Daughter In Ondo State

Pastor Taiwo Olubayode, married to three wives and blessed with 13 children, has been sentenced to nine years imprisonment with hard labour, by a family court in Oke-Eda Akure, Ondo State, for impregnating his 16-year-old daughter, Elizabeth Bosede. The pregnancy led to the birth of baby Michael.

A police source said: “It was discovered during investigation that the victim, after she found out she was pregnant, alerted the suspect. He gave her some concoctions to drink; he wanted to abort the pregnancy. But the concoctions failed.