Team-mate tells Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez: It’s time you joined a big club!

Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez has been advised by Chilean team-mate Arturo Vidal to leave the Gunners and join a ‘big club’ instead this summer.

Sanchez is one of the most in-demand players in world football after a stunning campaign, and is being chased by the likes of Bayern Munich, PSG and Manchester City.

Hayat Kimya invests $100 million diaper and tissue factory in Ogun State

Hayat Kimya, a leading fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, inaugurated its ultra-modern diaper and tissue factory at the Agbara Industrial Layout last week, which had in attendance the Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun.

While officially declaring the event open, Amosun applauded the board and management of Hayat Kimya for placing their trust in Nigeria, insisting that the firm will get quick return on investment.

India tech giant warns Trump’s ‘radical shift’ to hurt industry

The vice chairman at one of India’s largest technology services companies warned that U.S. President Donald Trump’s visa policies will damage the industry as his company reported weak earnings and his stock fell the most in almost two years.

Tech Mahindra Ltd. said net income was 5.9 billion rupees ($91 million) in the fourth quarter, compared with the average analyst estimate of 7.8 billion, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg. Shares fell as much as 17 percent and traded 12 percent lower at 1:18 p.m. local time, the largest intraday decline since May 2015.

Messi thanks departing Luis Enrique

Lionel Messi paid homage to outgoing Barcelona boss Luis Enrique on Monday as the Catalans prepare to unveil Ernesto Valverde as their new coach.

“Wishing you the best of luck in the next stage of your life Luis Enrique,” Messi posted on his official Facebook page along side a picture of the two hugging after Saturday’s Copa del Rey final.

Arsenal board fires warning to Arsene Wenger over club's transfer strategy

Arsene Wenger has been warned by Arsenal’s board to complete his transfer business earlier this summer as the Frenchman prepares to announce a new two-year deal at the club.

The 67-year-old ended the most difficult season of his career on a high with a 2-1 FA Cup final win against Chelsea last weekend.

EFCC Re-Arraigns Ex-FCT Minister’s Son for N1.2bn Fraud

Shamsudeen Bala, son of a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Bala Mohammed, was on May 30, 2017 re-arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja.

He was re-arraigned along with four companies – Bird Trust Agro Allied Limited, Intertrans Global Logistic Limited, Diakin Telecommunications Limited and Bal-Vac Mining Nigeria Limited, on an amended 15-count charge, bordering on money laundering.

Popular Radio Presenter Strips Down to His Underwear to Protest on the Streets (Photos)

A popular radio show host identified as Tekena Iyalla, has taken to the streets to protest the ever increasing rate of kidnapping and armed robbery in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state's capital. 

 

The popular Port Harcourt-based on-air-personality (OAP), who hosts a comedy show, Funky 4+1, on one of the radio stations, was pictured in his underwears complaining to the Police about the steady kidnapping and armed robbery attacks at the Ada George road.

3 Students Shot in Cross River Over N13m Gift by Ayade, Akpabio

Two students from the University of Calabar (UNICAL) and one other student of the Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) were allegedly shot by soldiers attached to the state security outfit, Operation Skolombo, during a protest staged to demand the sum of N13 million reportedly donated by Governor Ben Ayade and Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio.

The students are currently receiving treatment at the Accident and Emergency Unit of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital.

Senegal’s ex-president in new power bid at 91

Senegal’s former president Abdoulaye Wade, aged 91, will head a list of opposition candidates for parliament in an election to take place on July 30, according to aides.

The announcement was made on Monday night after a broad opposition coalition of more than 40 parties broke up, said supporters of Wade, who ruled the west African country from 2000 to 2012.

Bounty Killer threatens to assault female colleague, Ishwana, over song asking men to go give ‘head’

Dancehall Artist, Bounty Killer, has reacted to the release of Ishawna’s new single ‘Equal Rights’, with lyrics which asked Jamaican men who want to get a blow job, to also give their women head.

However, the song’s lyrics has generated lots of controversy, as it is believed that giving a female oral sex is “unGodly” in Jamaica.

Ryan Seacrest is reportedly pissed that Katy Perry will earn more than him on American Idol

Rumours making the rounds have it that Ryan Seacrest is furious his American Idol co-host Katy Perry will take home a fatter paycheck than he will in her first season on the show.

Ryan has been the host of the popular series since its launch back in 2002, and while he reportedly earns around $10 million per season, Katy Perry's $25 million offer puts him in the shade.

Photos: Benson Idahosa University student and pastor's only child shot dead by gunmen in Edo

Tobi Ohioh Igioh, the only child of Pastor Sidi Lawal Igioh was shot dead by suspected armed robbers on Saturday, May 27 at Ugbor, in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The victim, a Business Administration/Management student of the Benson Idahosa University was reportedly killed by a stray bullet, which was fired by suspected robbers who were escaping after an operation.

Photos: South African Police seize huge drug consignment, arrest Nigerian man and Zimbabwean woman

South African police detectives from the Greater Karoo attached to OCU-Narcotics, on Sunday morning, May 28, arrested a Nigerian man and a Zimbawean woman and seized drugs worth more than R20 million.

The 49-year-old Nigerian man and the Zimbabwean woman, 28, were driving along the N1 from Johannesburg to Cape Town with the stash.

Gang of drug dealers including two Nigerian brothers jailed for more than 40 years in the UK

A gang of six drug dealers including two Nigerian brothers, Kenechi and Oluchi Ochereobia, who were supplying heroin and crack cocaine between Cardiff, London and Norwich, were on Friday, May 26, handed jail sentences totaling over 42 years, following a proactive investigation by the Met's Trident and Area Crime Command, with support from colleagues from South Wales Police and Norfolk Constabulary.

I still want to become president and change Nigeria – Donald Duke

Former governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, on Tuesday said he would still take a shot at the presidency, if the opportunity presents itself.

Duke spoke at a programme, “The Nigerian Symposium for Emerging Leaders ‘’, held in Lagos.

MC Oluomo’s Camp Reacts To Hamburger’s Death

The camp of Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya who is popularly known as Mc Oluomo have come in defense of the popular National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) that he knew a thing about the gruesome murder of another top member of the union, Rasaq Bello, popularly called Hamburger.

The camp maintained that as at the time of the primaries in the Shogunle area of Lagos during the local council primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that led to the death of Hamburger, MC Oluomo was away in the USA where he has been for some months now.

Wenger agrees new two-year deal

Arsene Wenger has told Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke he will accept the Premier League club's offer of a new two-year contract, according to reports on Tuesday.

Wenger met Gunners majority shareholder Kroenke and chief executive Ivan Gazidis on Monday to discuss his future before his contract expires next month.

Traffickers now swallow condoms filled with liquid cocaine – Interpol

Traffickers are increasingly swallowing condoms filled with liquid cocaine to cheat traditional detection methods like X-rays, Interpol said Tuesday as it pointed to West African and Asian gangs driving the Asia-Pacific narcotics trade.

Interpol’s Singapore office, which said methamphetamine remains the region’s most trafficked substance, highlighted the rising trend in a report on an international anti-drug operation in May.

Woman Chops Off Husband's Penis, Then Kills Herself

A woman in northern Thailand chopped off her unfaithful husband's penis and then drank pesticide to her death, local police said.

Kawinnart Saezong, 33, was declared dead on yesterday at a hospital in Phayao province, said Narin Cherdyoo, Phayao police officer.

Harrysong Gives Out His N3.5m Rolex To Fan On Stage [Photos]

Nigerian singer, Harrysong shocked fans at  Legend Real Deal Experience when he gave a fan, Chukwudi his N3.5m rolex watch on Sunday, May 28th, 2017.

The ecstatic 32 year old fan in his excitement said, “I’m really happy that Harrysong gave me his wristwatch. I didn’t expect it at all and I am happy this happened. 

How Oshodi NURTW Topshot Razak Bello aka ‘Hamburger’ Was Brutally Murdered (New details)

Zonal Chairman of Okada Welfare Association for Oshodi, Mafoluku, Isolo axis,  Rasak Bello popularly known as Hamburger was brutally murdered yesterday after the All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government primary turned a violent affair.

Hamburger as he’s fondly called doubles as a Union member and CEO of Roseburg Hotel. The reknown personality with prominent fuji artists met his untimely death yesterday afternoon in Mafoluku area of Lagos State after a fight broke up in Shogunle, venue of the APC LG Primaries.

Chocolate City Music Kenya presents new single from Victoria Kimani "FADE AWAY" ft Donald

Kenyan beauty and songstress Victoria Kimani releases new single “Fade Away” featuring South African artiste Donald. “Fade Away” is the fifth video off the Safari album after “All the way”, “My Money” “Giving you” and “My Lover”

Borussia Dortmund part company with manager Thomas Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel has left Borussia Dortmund in a surprise move just three days after they won the DFB Pokal cup final.

The 43-year-old has been linked with Arsenal in recent months amid doubts over Arsene Wenger’s future, having long impressed as one of the most promising up-and-coming coaches in Europe.

Chelsea’s Diego Costa may snub transfer exit and sign new contract

Chelsea star Diego Costa is reportedly close to signing a new contract at Stamford Bridge, performing a sensational u-turn on a possible summer transfer away from the club.

The Spain international has been linked with a move either to the Chinese Super League or back to former club Atletico Madrid, but is now said to be leaning towards staying in London.

Police thought man was joking when he said his girlfriend was being raped in front of him

Police thought a man was joking when he called them in a panic to report his girlfriend being raped.

The 26-year-old caller was camping with his girlfriend in a campsite near Bonn, Germany, in April this year when the rapist entered their tent and threatened them with a machete.

In what was a horrific attack, the stranger then dragged his 23-year-old girlfriend a few yards away at the Siegaue Nature Reserve and raped her, while her boyfriend frantically called police.