Alexis Sanchez desperate to leave Arsenal for Manchester City in January

Alexis Sanchez is desperate to leave Arsenal in January and is hoping to force through a move to Manchester City, Goal reports.

It is also understood that the Gunners are ready to cut their losses on the 29-year-old, as it has become clear to his coaches and team-mates that he has no desire to stay at the Emirates Stadium for much longer.

Russia’s top court upholds election ban on opposition leader

Russia’s top court on Saturday rejected an appeal by opposition leader Alexei Navalny against a decision to bar him from running in the country’s 2018 presidential election.

The Supreme Court agreed with Russia’s Central Election Commission that Navalny cannot register as a candidate due to a controversial embezzlement conviction which the opposition chief says is politically motivated.

Serena Williams loses on comeback

Serena Williams lost on her comeback from a maternity break as French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko powered to victory in the “first to ten points” final set at the Abu Dhabi exhibition tournament on Saturday.

Lagos permanent secretary dies months after Ambode reinstated him

The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, LASIEC, Olumide Lawal, has passed away.

Lawal died a few months after his reinstatement into office.

The official died on Thursday evening, less than 24 hours to his 34th anniversary in the Lagos State Public Service.

I can’t guarantee Alexis Sanchez’s stay at Arsenal – Arsene Wenger

Manager Arsene Wenger says he cannot guarantee that striker Alexis Sanchez will remain at Arsenal long term, after the forward scored twice in the victory at Crystal Palace on Thursday night.

The Chile striker can leave for free this summer when his contract expires and he has been linked with a move to league leaders Manchester City, who failed in their bid to sign him on deadline day.

Popular CAC prophet banished from Ekiti after death of woman

The Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe and his council of chiefs, yesterday banished one Prophet Oni Olakanye of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Palace of Mercy, from the town over the death of a woman who sought spiritual help from him.

I Don't Care If People Think She's Older Or Richer - Singer, Iceberg Slim Speaks on Actress Juliet Ibrahim

While speaking in an new interview, Nigerian singer, Iceberg Slim, says he is not bothered if people think his girfriend and Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim, is older or richer than him. 

In an interview with PUNCH, Iceberg said the opinion of other people on their relationship does not faze them. 

Man Arraigned In Court For Beating Up Girl Who Refused To Befriend Him

The Police on Friday arraigned a 25 -year-old motor  man, Isiaka Abiodun, who allegedly beat up a girl to pulp for refusing to go out with him before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.

The accused was arraigned before the Magistrate, Mrs O.I Raji, on a charge of assault.

Married Man Caught Having S*x With Mad Woman On Christmas Day (Photos)

A mild drama escalated on Christmas Day at Banket Growth Point in Zimbabwe, after a married man who left his wife at home, was caught having sex with a mentally challenged woman.

As people were celebrating the joy of Christmas with their loved ones, the married man, only identified as Baba Nyasha, was caught pants down with the mentally challenged woman behind a shop.

Katsina Ex-Permanent Secretary Jailed For Fraud

A former Permanent Secretary in Katsina State, Sule Saulawa, was on Friday sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment without the option of fine by the state’s high court for advance fee fraud.

Justice Sanusi Tukur of the High Court slammed the sentence on Saulawa after finding him guilty of advance fee fraud charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Weah’s election a big lesson for Nigeria — Odegbami

The election of football icon, George Opong Weah as President of Liberia in a run-off poll conducted December 26 has a “very serious implication” for Africans all over the world, former Nigeria international, Chief Segun Odegbami has said.

Reacting to the result of the poll, Thursday, Odegbami enthused, “Weah’s election is of very serious implication for the world and Nigeria, in particular where sports is ranked very low – indeed, below 40 in our priority list.”

Teenager dies of carbon monoxide poisoning while having sex in car

A schoolgirl died of carbon monoxide poisoning while having sex with her boyfriend in a car while the engine was running. Alena Styukhina was killed when toxic fumes from a Lada Priora filled the Russian garage the car was parked in.

Boy racer Artyom Dorogov, 22, allegedly turned the motor on to stay warm while he had underage sex with the 15-year-old girl Dorogov has been accused of manslaughter and underage sex following the tragedy in the village of Zemetchino, Penza Oblast. Alena, who lived in a neighbouring village, is believed to have met Dorogov while visiting relatives.

Nigerians Queue For Fuel With Their Generator Sets In Lagos (Photos)

The level of fuel scarcity has made Nigerians resort to various means of storing the product for future and probably for re-sale.

This are photos from Ikorodu, Lagos where Lagosians were seen queuing for petrol at the filling station with their generator sets.

Pastor commits suicide in Kaduna

A 40-year-old cleric, Samuel Hamza, has committed suicide at Ungwar Romi area in the Kaduna, the Kaduna State capital.

The pastor was said top have hung himself.

Buhari’s Son Remain In Coma As Doctors Discover Additional Injuries

Yusuf Buhari, the son of Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari who was hospitalized in Abuja after a ghastly motorbike crash has not regained his ability to speak but doctors handling his treatment said he is gradually showing sign of recovery.

Yesterday, the younger Buhari who sustained a head injury and a broken limb indicated to doctors repeatedly about his hand.

Man bags 12-years in jail for raping & fathering 8 of his daughter’s children who he kept as a sex slave for 22 years

An Argentine man, Domingo Bulacio, 57, who repeatedly raped his daughter, fathering eight children with her while she was his sex slave for 22 years, has been jailed for 12 years and eight months.

The serial rapist was sentenced on Wednesday for multiple sex crimes by three judges at a court in the northern city of Santiago del Estero.

Man caught stealing batteries from a GLO mast in Lagos

A man was bound hand and foot after he was caught stealing batteries from a GLO mast this morning.

The alleged thief was caught by the vigilante group guarding the street on which the GLO mast is located. He had succeeded in removing the batteries before he was caught.

Chukwuebuka Oguejiofor, who witnessed the incident, shared the story online.

Bus conductor sexually assaults 6-year in school premises

A six-year-old girl pupil in Vasant Vihar, India, was allegedly sexually assaulted by a conductor in a bus when it was parked inside the school premises.
The sad incident took place on December 12.

According to Hindustan Times, the conductor, who molested the girl in the presence of other pupils has been arrested. 

Nigerian Army redeploys 399 Generals

Some Principal Officers from the Defence and Army Headquarters, Corps Commander and General Officers Commanding (GOCs) have been moved in a posting and redeployment announced by the Nigerian Army on Friday.

According to a statement by Brig.-Gen Sani Usman, the posting and appointments affected 399 officers.

Trump administration fires all members of HIV/AIDS advisory council via FedEx Letter

The President Trump administration has dismissed all of the remaining members of the Obama-appointed Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA).
This comes months after a half-dozen members resigned in protest of the Trump administration's position on health policies.

Nigerian Politicians use International loans to pay themselves salaries – Ben Murray-Bruce

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has disclosed that loans gotten from international lenders by Nigerian leaders are not put into good use, as they are for salaries of politicians.

According to him, the situation is so bad that international lenders now hesitate to give Nigeria loan.

I can’t rest “tired” Romelu Lukaku – Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho says he is unable to rest a “tired” Romelu Lukaku because of Manchester United’s lack of attacking options.

Lukaku started his United career in free-scoring form but has managed only four goals in his last 19 games and was criticised for his role in goals conceded against Manchester City and Burnley.

Inter Milan monitoring Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s situation at Manchester United

Inter Milan are carefully following Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s situation at Manchester United, according to Sky.

United boss Jose Mourinho confirmed in November that the Armenia international attacking midfielder had been dropped because he was unhappy with the player’s performances.

Photo: Manager Catches Customer With Charms Inside Restaurant, Calls Police

The Manager in charge of Spice 77 Restaurant and Bar along Addo/Ajah Road, Ajah, Lagos Ichukwu Clement has apprehended a customer, Ujah Jacob, 26 inside his restaurant with a box containing different types of charms which he allegedly intended to harm the Manager for progressing more than him.

Aisha Buhari Placed On Bed Rest At Cedacrest Hospital After Yusuf Buhari’s Accident

Aisha, mother of ailing Yusuf and wife of President Muhammadu Buhari has been placed in bed rest at Cedacrest Hospital in the nation’s capital, Abuja.

The private health facility is where Yusuf was rushed to Tuesday night after his involvement in a bike accident.