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. 

Klopp wants Liverpool to copy Chelsea blueprint

Jurgen Klopp has told his Liverpool stars to copy Chelsea’s blueprint as they fight to qualify for the Champions League.

Klopp’s side conceded an 87th minute equaliser in a damaging 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at Anfield on Wednesday.

Arsenal’s Xhaka aiming to emulate Xavi and Zidane

Granit Xhaka admits he is looking to model his game at Arsenal on that of Barcelona and Real Madrid legends Xavi and Zinedine Zidane.

At the age of 24, the Switzerland international is aware that he remains far from the finished article.

Devin Nunes steps away from probe on Russia meddling

The Republican chairman of the House committee investigating alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 US presidential election has temporarily surrendered his leadership post in the panel’s probe, citing ethics complaints.

Representative Devin Nunes of California said the decision was prompted by “entirely false and politically motivated” ethics allegations that he said had been filed against him by “several left-wing activist groups”.

Photos: 18-year-old Quadruplets Brothers all Accepted Into 8 Ivy League Universities

Quadruplet brothers in Ohio have all been accepted at eight Ivy League schools including Yale and Harvard.

The 18-year-old quadruplets; Aaron, Zachary, Nigel and Nick Wade of the northern Cincinnati suburb of Liberty Township are drawing national media attention for their amazing achievement.

My wife poured kerosene into my keg of palm wine, man cries in court

A 37-year old Palm wine tapper, Mr Femi Taiwo, on Thursday, appealed to an Ado-Ekiti Customary Court to dissolve his three-year-old marriage to his wife, Bose, over her alleged frequent attacks.

Femi in his application for divorce also accused his wife of disrespecting her in-laws and in the habit of constantly fighting him over trivial matters.

The petitioner said both his parents and family members had tried to intervene in their family feud but that his wife failed to listen to their counsel.

Court Orders EFCC Unfreeze Patience’s $6m Account

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to unfreeze the account of former first lady Patience Goodluck Jonathan.

The account contains $5.9 million.

Recall that a Federal high court sitting in Lagos had in December last year ordered the freezing of multiple accounts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, suspected to be owned by Dame Patience Jonathan and also suspected to be proceeds of crime.

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Leicester City Releases Statement Over Ahmed Musa’s Arrest

The Nigerian international, signed by the Foxes for £16million last summer, was quizzed by police for two hours on suspicion of common assault.

A statement by Leicester City said : “We are aware that Ahmed Musa has today (Wednesday) cooperated with a police inquiry relating to a disturbance in the early hours of this morning.