Wednesday, 17 May 2017

Uefa explain why the Europa League Final will see a change to its trophy presentations


However, about ten years ago, this changed. Someone decided to go back to the more traditional presentation method, where the winning team was presented with the trophy in the stands.
Now though, ahead of next week’s Europa League final between Manchester United and Ajax, Uefa have announced that all of their major trophy presentations will return to the pitch. Purpose-built on-field stages have been prepared for the Europa League final in Stockholm and Cardiff’s Champions League Final, which takes place the following Saturday.

70 year old man spotted writing JAMB today in Ondo State


An old aged man has been spotted sitting for the 2017 UTME Examination. The grandfather who should be in his early 70’s was spotted writing the exam at MIS Adeyemi College of Education in Ondo State today.

Mixed reactions have trailed the picture, as the questions on everyone’s lips is “Why?.. What could he possible need the Jamb Results For at this age?”.

Guardiola tells Man City some home truths

Guardiola tells Man City some home truths

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City’s home form must improve next season if they are to challenge for honours after they beat West Bromwich Albion in their last home game.
Guardiola’s first season in English football will end at Watford on Sunday with the Catalan failing to win silverware for the first time in his stellar managerial career.

Sudan’s Bashir invited to Trump summit in Saudi Arabia

Sudan’s Bashir invited to Trump summit in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has invited Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, who is wanted for alleged war crimes, to a summit with US President Donald Trump and Arab and Muslim leaders, a Saudi official said on Wednesday.
“He [Bashir] is invited,” the official told AFP without saying whether the Sudanese leader would attend the top-level talks on Sunday.

‘Prophet’ arraigned for possessing human skull

‘Prophet’ arraigned for possessing human skull

A 55-year-old man was on Tuesday arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrate’s Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, for being in possession of a human skull.
According to the charge sheet, with number, Mi/1731c/2017, the accused, Isaiah Alimi, who claimed to be a prophet, was arraigned on one count of unlawful possession.
The prosecutor, Mr Sunday Ogunremi, told the court that the accused, on May 5, 2017, at about 9.10pm on Sango Road in Ibadan Magisterial District, did unlawfully had in his possession, one human skull.

Coutinho suited to deeper Liverpool role – Mignolet

Coutinho suited to deeper Liverpool role – Mignolet

Simon Mignolet has called on Philippe Coutinho to continue thriving in a deeper role after the Brazil international produced a man-of-the-match display against West Ham United from central midfield on the weekend.
Coutinho, who has mainly operated as a left forward this season, lined up in a midfield diamond at the London Stadium, scoring twice and providing the assist for the opening goal in a 4-0 win.

I don’t regret walking out of my marriage – Ini Edo

I don’t regret walking out of my marriage – Ini Edo

Nollywood actress Ini Edo said she is happy to have divorced her husband
Ini Edo got married to an American based businessman, Phillip in 2008.
She allegedly walked out of the marriage in September, 2014 following accusations of domestic violence and cheating.

Nigerian Footballer, Alex Iwobi Gets Dumped by Girlfriend of 4 years


Nigerian footballer, Alexander Chuka "Alex" Iwobi  just got dumped by his girlfriend of 4 years, Clarisse Juliette. The UK based model who usually gushes about Alex and constantly shares his photos have not done that in a while.

The former couple has however deleted each other’s photos from their social media pages.The only photo of Iwobi on Juliette’s Instagram page, has the 21-year-old Arsenal star cropped out. They are also no longer following each other on Instagram.

Police arrests Fake Soldier, Navy robbing Motorist in Lagos


A suspected fake naval rating, Kingsley Chukwueke, and his accomplice fake soldier, Chidi Ibrahim has been arrested by policemen from the Zone 2 Command, Lagos, for allegedly robbing a motorist.

Chukwueke, Ibrahim and a tailor, Alaba Akanni, were paraded at the Zone 2 Command, Onikan, on Tuesday.

The operatives attached to the command were on a routine patrol along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway penultimate Saturday, when the suspects were caught robbing their victim, a trader in Idumota.

Kano raises alarm over child rape


The Kano state government has raised the alarm over the high number of rapes against minors. Police say that they have recorded more than 100 cases of rape against people under the age of 18 since the beginning of the year.

EFCC re-arraigns Bamanga Tukur’s son, others over alleged N3.1bn fraud

EFCC re-arraigns Bamanga Tukur’s son, others over alleged N3.1bn fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday re-arraigned the son of a former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, Mahmud; and the son of the late Ibadan multibillionaire, Chief Alao Arisekola, Abdullahi, for conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretence and uttering.
Also arraigned on 38 counts before a Lagos State High Court on Tuesday were Ochonogor Alex and the companies of the defendants, Eterna Plc, Axenergy Limited and Star Inspection Services Nigeria Limited.

Crystal Palace to begin talks with Liverpool over Mamadou Sakho

Crystal Palace to begin talks with Liverpool over Mamadou Sakho

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has confirmed the club will hold negotiations over the possible permanent signing of Liverpool’s Mamadou Sakho.
Sakho, 27, signed for Palace on loan in January and impressed during his eight Premier League appearances as the club avoided relegation.

Antonio Cromartie’s Wife Announces She’s Pregnant With His 14th Child


Former Jets star, Antonio Cromartie and his wife, Terricka Cromartie, are expecting their 6th child together, but Antonio’s fourteenth child. This will be their third child after he announced he had a vasectomy in 2011.

Super Eagles Star, Wilfred Ndidi Named Leicester City's Young Player of the Year


Nigerian international, Wilfred Ndidi has made the country proud in Europe with a stunning award in his English club side.

Despite only joining Leicester City in January, Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Oyinye Ndidi has been named Leicester City's 2017 Young Player of the Year.

We need favour from Middlesbrough, Watford to finish in top four – Wenger


Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, says Arsenal still have a “good chance” of finishing in top four, if other teams fight on the last day of the season.
Wenger was speaking after Alexis Sanchez’s double secured a 2-0 win over Sunderland on Tuesday night at a half-empty Emirates Stadium.

Six-year-old Thai-Italian Twins ‘Marry’ to Ensure They Have a Long Happy Life


Six year old twins with Thai and Italian parents married in a ceremony in Songkhla in the south of Thailand on May 4th, 2017.

According to Indian local beliefs, the practice will bring good luck to both them and the family, ensuring they will always be together and have a long and happy life.

Divorced Couples Now Pose for ‘Happy Divorce Selfies’ to Mark End of Their Marriage


The common notion is that divorces are bitter and lead to hostility and acrimony, but more and more couples are proving it doesn’t have to be so malicious by sharing happy photos of themselves just after finalizing their divorce.

Divorce selfies are becoming popular over the past few years with couples taking to Instagram to share photos of their last moment together, and it’s becoming palpable this trend has come to stay.

Two Teenage Girls Lure Their Best Friend to a Remote Area and Murder Her By Stabbing Her 50 times Just to Protect a Secret


The story of two teenage girls who lured their best friend from home and murdered her by stabbing her 50 times is examined in an episode of CBS crime series ‘Teens Who Kill’.
Skylar Neese, a student from Morgantown, West Virginia, vanished on July 5 2012 after she sneaked out of her parents home to meet her friends; Rachel Shoaf and Sheila Eddy.

Musim cleric, his wife and four children stabbed to death in Ogun


A 35 year old Muslim cleric, Sheik Yusuf Amzat-Salam, his wife and four children have been stabbed to death by unknown assailants at their home at the Atiba area of Odogbolu Local Government Area in Ogun state today May 16th. According to the state police command, Sheik Amzat-Salam, his wife, their 11 year old daughter, eight year old set of twin boys and their last child, a 2 year old daughter, were found in the pool of their blood with serious stab wounds.

Male feminist YouTuber arrested for killing female Co-Host


A YouTuber, 29-year-old Aleksandr Kolpakov, better known as “RDP” or Skeptic Feminist on social media, was arrested by police and is currently being held in Mesa County, Colorado jail on suspicion of second-degree murder. Kolpakov has been arrested in the fatal shooting of his female YouTube co-host.

Man takes mom's severed head to store on Mother's Day


Police in Oregon say a man entered a grocery store over the weekend while carrying the severed head of his mother before allegedly stabbing a cashier seven times. 

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office arrested 36-year-old Josh Webb and charged him with murder and attempted murder after the horrific scene unfolded at the Estacada Thriftway outside Portland.

Photos: Two fake Naval officers arrested in Lagos State


Operatives of the X-squad unit of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two fake Naval officers and their accomplice, a tailor who makes their fake uniform.

The suspects, identified as Chukwueke Kingsley 26, Chidi Ibrahim 25 and Alaba Akanni 20 were paraded this morning at the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos by Dolapo Badmus, the Zonal PPRO in charge of Lagos and Ogun State.

Instagram launches Snapchat-like 'Face Filter'


Instagram has introduced face filters in the camera, which they say is. This was announced in a statement. "An easy way to turn an ordinary selfie into something fun and entertaining. Whether you’re sitting on the couch at home or you’re out and about, you can use face filters to express yourself and have playful conversations with friends.".


"From math equations swirling around your head to furry koala ears that move and twitch, you can transform into a variety of characters that make you smile or laugh. To see our initial set of eight face filters, simply open the camera and tap the new face icon in the bottom right corner.

PDP crisis: Makarfi group advises aspirants to defect


The division in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) got to a head yesterday, with the Ahmed Makarfi group telling its supporters to seek other platforms for their ambitions.
The group is battling for the soul of the former ruling party with the Ali Modu Sheriff court-backed leadership. The Supreme Court is to settle the crisis.

Ozil enjoying his new position, Wenger claims


Arsene Wenger believes Mesut Ozil has blossomed in his new Arsenal role after starring in their impressive victory away to Stoke City.Ozil scored with an impressive chip during the Gunners’ 4-1 win on Saturday as his team continued their strong run of results since switching to a 3-4-3 system.
The formation sees the Germany international and Alexis Sanchez line up behind a lone striker, Olivier Giroud against Stoke, and the trio combined to score all four of Arsenal’s goals at the bet365 Stadium.