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Everton have sacked manager Rafael Benitez after just six-and-a-half months in charge following Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Norwich.  The Toffees have won just once in the Premier League since September and are 15th in the table, six points above the relegation zone and on January 15 lost to lowly ranked Norwich.  Benitez, a former manager of Liverpool (Everton's city rivals) was appointed Everton boss last summer but the Spaniard has failed to win over the Goodison Park faithful with his style of football or results. Everton fans displayed a banner calling for his exit during Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Norwich. The same banner was also unfurled at their 3-2 FA Cup third-round win at Hull. Everton have lost nine of their past 13 league games, including a 4-1 home defeat by Merseyside rivals Liverpool and a 5-2 home defeat against relegation strugglers Watford. "An update on a permanent replacement will be made in due course," Everton said This was the club...

It was another convincing win for the Super Eagles of Nigeria after they recorded a 3-1 win over the Falcons of Sudan on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Two first-half goals from Samuel Chukwueze and Taiwo Awoniyi plus a Moses Simon strike in the second ensured the Eagles maintained a strong grasp of Group D leadership with six points from their first two matches while also confirming their place in the second round of the ongoing African Cup of Nations. In the second half, the Sudanese rallied and pulled back a goal from the penalty spot after an error from Ola Aina but it wasn't enough.. The Eagles started with the same starting 11 that won against the Pharaohs last Tuesday.  Samuel Chukwueze scored the opening goal after just three minutes of intense pressure from the Super Eagles as he coolly slotted past the Sudanese goalkeeper after a precise pass from Moses Simon. Mohamed Al Rashed tried his luck from 25 yards but Maduka Okoye made a comfortable save. At the 36th min...

Former presidential candidate and agitator for good governance in Nigeria, Omoyele Sowore has secured freedom for a man that they say was falsely detained by the Police in Abuja. Sowore who was informed of the man’s plight by one of his compatriots yesterday, stormed the police Headquarters to get the man released. As commented by the detained man's relatives, he was locked up in custody for 2 weeks with an allegation from a ‘big man’. They said the story turned around with Sowore’s presence at the Police headquarters and the man’s bail was immediately granted. Sowore, speaking after the man’s release, said he will continue to stand and speak for the voiceless Nigerians till the issue of balance equality of rights is achieved. watch the video here

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, a social innovator and philanthropist , Mr. Chukwuka Monye has declared his intention to contest for the office of the President of Nigeria.  Monye made his intention known on Saturday at a formal declaration ceremony in his hometown of Onicha-Ugbo in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. Anchoring his declaration on the theme ‘Our Future is Now’, Monye, a University of Oxford-trained innovation strategist outlined a three-point vision of security, institutional reforms and job creation for the rapid transformation of the nation.  According to him, “our future is here” serves as a reminder that it is time for the youth to take charge of the affairs of the nation. Born on July 21st 1979, Monye, who is often referred to as a bridge between generations, has been impacting lives through building of businesses and mentoring of leaders. He is the Founder of Ciuci Consulting, one of Africa’s leading multinational operatio...

A yet-to-be-identified Nigerian man has died after he was allegedly stabbed to death in Lagos following a fight that broke out at a nightclub located in the Iju area of the state. According to The Cable, the incident happened at Lounge 95 in the early hours of Saturday, January 15. A resident of the area claimed the victim had a disagreement with the bouncer and this led to a fight. “The guy was stabbed at the club after a disagreement with one of the bouncers at the club. After his death, his friends or some people that knew him came to the police, before the police came to the place” he said  Olamide Ogunlewe one of the police officers on the ground, said an investigation was ongoing on the case.

Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel cut a frustrated and angry figure as he watched his side fall 13 points behind Manchester City in the English premier league titles race after losing 1-0 at the Etihad on Saturday, January 15. It was Man city talisman, Kevin De Bruyne who made the difference with a beautifully crafted shot from the outside of the box after 70 minutes. City has now won 12 league games in a row and looks strong to defend its Premier League title. Tuchel has now laid into Chelsea's record signing Romelu Lukaku and the German did not mince his words after Lukaku missed Chelsea's big chance at the start of the second half with their only shot on target. The £98million striker was dropped by Tuchel against Liverpool earlier this month in the aftermath of an interview in which Lukaku claimed he was 'not happy' at the manager's tactics and he wanted to rejoin Inter Milan. In the match Chelsea defended well even though they were only beaten by Kevin...

Former Military Head of State, brahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has explained why he didn't remarry after the death of his wife, Hajiya Maryam Babangida.  Maryam, who was Nigeria’s First Lady between 1985 and 1993, died at the University of California’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Centre (JCCC) in Los Angeles, United States on December 27, 2009, at the age of 61, after battling ovarian cancer for years.   12 years after her death, the former military president in an interview with Trust TV, explained why is yet to remarry.  When asked if he has remarried as claimed by some news platforms, IBB said "No" and also disclosed that he decided to honour his late "by being not a bachelor but being unmarried".  He said;  “No, I didn’t do it, you would have known. “The media still snoop around me, they should have known. I haven’t. It is a matter of choice; I decided to honour her by being not a bachelor but being unmarried.”

Tennis legend and ESPN broadcaster, has revealed she was diagnosed with stage one ovarian cancer last month.  'I wanted to share my stage one ovarian cancer diagnosis and the story behind it as a way to help others,' the 67-year-old, who was the world number one women's singles player seven times, wrote on Twitter.  'I feel very lucky that they caught it early and expect positive results from my chemo plan.' In an article on ESPN, Evert said a malignant tumor was discovered during a preventive hysterectomy early last month. A second operation revealed that the cancer had been removed during the hysterectomy and had not spread.  Following chemotherapy, her doctor said there was a better than a 90 percent chance the cancer would never return. 'I don't remember being that happy in years!' Evert said after getting the news from her doctor. She won 18 Grand Slam singles championships and three doubles titles, and was the year-end world number one ...

The Indigenous People of Biafra has declared sit-at-home on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, in the South-East, ahead of a court judgement expected to be delivered on their leader, Nnamdi Kanu's human rights case instituted the Nigerian government on same day.    Emma Powerful, IPOB spokesperson said the order became necessary as Kanu is billed to appear in court on January 18, 19 and 20 for the continuation.    Reiterating that the sit-at-home order is just for Tuesday January 18, Emma stated that anybody issuing an order for sit-at-home on January 19 and 20 is not a member of IPOB and such persons are working against the entire struggle for independence, and should be disregarded.   The statement also tagged anyone found enforcing the non-existent Monday sit-at-home on January 17 as a criminal, adding that IPOB leadership had already cancelled it and it must be obeyed.   The statement read;    “We are the Indigenous Peo...

Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has accused the federal government of having an appetite to ‘suppress’ constitutionally guaranteed rights of citizens in Nigeria, following its recent “declaration” of lifting the ban on the use of Twitter in the country.  The caucus, in a statement released on Friday January 14 by its Leader, Ndudi Elumelu, stated the the constitution guarantees freedom of speech and opinion by Nigerians, including expressing such through social media tools like Twitter.    The lawmaker stated that this freedom of opinion should not be subjected to partisan approval or regulation under a democratic rule.  The statement read;  “That is why at the wake of the ban on the use of Twitter in Nigeria in June 2021, the Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives forcefully condemned the decision as a provocative, obnoxious, and unjustifiable clampdown on the rights of Nigerians which also showed the APC...

British- Nigerian gospel singer,  Muyiwa Olarewaju has received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) Award. The award-winning singer, 52, was presented the Officer of the Order of the British Empire medal by the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, at an investiture ceremony held at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, January 12. The BBC One talent show judge and radio host was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2020 for his services to music. The 52-year-old singer took to his Instagram page on Friday to share pictures of the investiture ceremony and wrote:   “For Services to music. Thank you to everyone that has relentlessly invested in this ‘young man’. You made it possible. A lecturer of mine told me no one is paying attention to you doing gospel music. Years later, here we are.”

FIFA have reportedly suspended Marseille midfielder Pape Gueye as part of their investigation into his move to the Ligue 1 club from Watford in 2020. The suspension means that Gueye, who is currently at the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal, cannot take part in any competition until further notice.   The 22-year-old came off the bench for Senegal's 1-0 win over Zimbabwe on Monday but was not in the squad for their 0-0 draw against Guinea on Friday.    'There were problems between Watford and Marseille on a transfer [and] FIFA has suspended him,' Senegal manager Aliou Cisse said.   Gueye joined the Hornets in the summer of 2020 on a free transfer from the French side Le Havre, but was sold to Marseille just 17 hours later.   Despite his incredibly short stint as Watford player, the Premier League club were able to claim compensation as the Senegal international had signed a pre-contract with them...

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted four students of Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) Nasarawa State.   The students were abducted by the heavily armed men at the university community in Mararaba campus on Thursday, January 13.   The Head of Information and Public Relations Unit of the institution, Mr. Abubakar Ibrahim, who confirmed the incident in a press statement said the gunmen stormed the community, located close to the University at about 11:30 pm and whisked the students to an undisclosed location.  "The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman, on behalf of the management of the institution, expressed his profound outrage at the unfortunate development and condemned it in strong terms and demand for the immediate release of those kidnapped," the statement reads.   The statement said that the vice-chancellor, who has since inspected the area where the students were kidnapped, p...

Second Republic Politician, senior lawyer and Elder statesman, Chief Guy Ikokwu, is dead.   He died after a brief illness on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.  The head of the Ikokwu family, Chief Ugonna Ikokwu, confirmed the politician’s death in a statement on Friday, Jan. 14.  The statement read, "On behalf of Chief Ugonna Ogonna Ikokwu head of Ikokwu Family of Oba I announce the transition to glory of Chief Omenife Guy Ike Ikokwu former President of Otu Oka-Iwu, on Wednesday 12th of January 2022. He was aged 85 years. "He is survived by 4 children and grandchildren, 7 siblings and numerous cousins nephews and nieces. "Further announcements will be made by the family. "Meanwhile we ask for your continued prayers for repose of the soul of Omenife in paradise."  Chief Ikokwu was the Second Republic Chairman of the Nigerian Peoples Party, NPP in old Anambra State and pioneer chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Anambra.

Surveillance video shows a homeless man attacking and robbing a Good Samaritan who tried to cover him with his coat.  The incident happened on Wednesday morning, Jan. 12, on a Midtown sidewalk in New York.  A 59-year-old man, while walking along the road, saw Xavier Israel, 25, who was laying on a sidewalk in front of 476 5th Ave.?  The victim tries covering Israel with his jacket but Israel leaps to his feet and attacks the Good Samaritan then steals his wallet from his pocket.  Further into the video, you can see the victim tries in vain to grab his wallet, but the suspect hits him and throws him to the ground.?  Police arrested Israel shortly after he fled the scene on West 41st St. and 5th Ave.  They recovered nearly $1,500 from Israel after witnesses told them he stuffed cash inside his pants.?  According to sources, Israel was charged with assault, robbery, and grand larceny.?

Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has disclosed that he has two sons from different mothers.  During an interview with Jahbless Original Intelligence, Portable spoke about his private life. He said he has many girlfriends professing love for him because of his new-found fame.  He added that he has a girlfriend he really loves and wants to marry but she is now "misbehaving" because of his new "glory".  Speaking about kids, he said he has two sons from two different women. He said: "I have two boys, strong mafians."  When asked about the mother of the children, he revealed that his sons are from different mothers.  He, however, declined to answer when he asked about their whereabouts.  He also spoke about how much he suffered before his rise to stardom.

Akwa Ibom-based Danish aid worker, Anja Ringgren Loven and her team have rescued a little boy who was found naked in the bush in Eket.   According to Ms Loven, the child was brutally beaten, abused and in severe pain when he was found few days ago.    In a Facebook post on Thursday January 13, the aid worker said that the boy is also very traumatized and had not spoken a word since her husband, David rescued him.  "It has been a terrible week. A few days ago David found a little boy thrown into the bushes along side the road. The boy was not wearing any clothes. He was seriously abused and beaten," she narrated.  David immediately called the police and took the boy to the hospital and called Land of Hope nurse Itoro to meet him there.  The boy is on constant analgesic due to severe pain. Yesterday we got the result of the x-ray taken of his leg and it shows how brutally he has been beaten. The boy is also very tra...

A Twitter user has shared the story of a friend who abandoned his N350, 000 a month job in Nigeria and relocated to Canada in search for greener pastures.  According to @Tweetoracle, two years after the said friend relocated, things haven't been going well for him as he keeps complaining bitterly about 'life abroad' not being easy.  He said his friend regrets moving to Canada and has made known his plans to relocate back to Nigeria. Tweetoracle wrote; ''I have a friend who was earning N350K in his job here in Nigeria and he left it all to journey abroad. Two yrs on, he keeps complaining with bitterness what a mistake that has been and how not easy life is abroad. He is planning to come back this year for good. Have a plan!''  Responding, Samklef who is based in the US described the man as a 'lazy' man.  ''Ur friend is lazy. Lol.. job discrimination is the reason why a lot of people will remain poor. Common health care workers make...

Media personality, Harri Obi has reacted to the ongoing conversation ahead of the 2023 general election.   The media personality in his tweets, stated that no one is talking about Igbo presidency. According to him, Yoruba-Hausa-Yoruba presidency has been normalized and the third major ethnic group has been shut out from any discussion on the highest office in the land.   Obi further stated that those saying the Igbos are not organized, forget that same excuse is a causative factor.   See his tweets below...........

Some students were been attack in the South West region of Cameroon by the Ambazonia rebel boys for going to school. In the videos which was been shared by an online user, the rebels were seen harrasing the students asking them to remove their school uniform and undies thereby leaving them completely naked.

Troops of Operation Safe Haven have rescued three Plateau State Polytechnic students who were abducted while in school on Wednesday January 12.   LIB reported earlier that the students were sitting outside their hostel when the gunmen carried out the attack.  Confirming that the students have been rescued, military information officer of Operation Safe Haven, Major Ishaku Takwa said troops deployed at Nding Sesut noticed an unusual movement of persons during patrols and immediately conducted cordon and search in the general area.  The military spokesman said this led to the rescue of the abducted students at an abandoned poultry farm.  The rescued students have since been reunited with their families while a manhunt is ongoing to apprehend the gunmen behind the kidnapping.

Socialite and Chairman of Cubana group of companies, Obi Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana was on Thursday January 13 grilled by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for an alleged link to the illegal narcotic business.   Punch reported that Obi Cubana was grilled for about five hours at the Abuja headquarters of the NDLEA before he was granted bail and asked to return at a future date.  Sources told the publication that suspicious payments were made into Cubana’s account by three convicted drug dealers from Malaysia, Nigeria and India. It was further gathered that operatives of the NDLEA and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have now widened the probe into Cubana and his business network, based on the premise that he may be involved in the drug business.   The source told the publication;  “Obi Cubana arrived at the NDLEA office around 9am and responded to questions for some hours before he was ...

Joseph Onyango Joel Migundo, a 53-year-old nurse at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has been arraigned in court after being caught using the name of a patient in coma to steal medicine at the hospital for three months. Migundo who was arraigned before Milimani Law Courts, was accused of committing the crime on diverse dates between October 2, 2021, and December 9, 2021, at the hospital. The nurse allegedly stole 12 bottles of Human Albumin Solution all valued at Ksh 81,600 (N295k). He is also facing an alternative charge of handling stolen property, after being found in possession of four bottles of the said drugs on December 9, 2021, during an ambush that was carried out by the hospital’s staff. Court documents seen by K24 Digital revealed that security personnel at KNH received intelligence from an insider that the nurse was stealing drugs from the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU).  An "ambush" laid, established that the ac...

A 20-year-old woman, Augustina Andrew, has been stabbed by an armed robber at North Kwesimintsim in Takoradi after he succeeded in snatching her phone. According to some residents, the timely intervention of a neighbor who transported her to the hospital saved Augustina from possible death since she was bleeding profusely. Augustina shared her ordeal with Citi News. “I was walking back from work, so I decided to go and buy food. On my way coming, I saw a man coming, but I was thinking he was also going to buy something, but did not get some to buy.” “I was using my phone and the phone’s torch was on, so I did not see anything, all I heard was ‘Fa phone nu bra’ (bring the phone). When I raised my head, he was holding a knife. He was walking towards me, so I was moving back, so I slipped, and I held his shirt and we both fell. He took the phone from me and thought I was struggling with him so that is how come he stabbed me on my arms and leg and went away with the phone.” Acc...

Zahra Buhari, the daughter of Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari has waded into the popular claim that men don’ cry. Reacting to a statement which reads ‘In Paradise we will never cry’, Zahra Buhari averred that sometimes you wonder why men are not allowed to cry. According to her, these emotions were given to us to express, this if a woman can feel so can a man. While some Nigerians took the seed or truth in her statement, others trolled her and dragged her into the post. brownsugarlizzy wrote; “Our own papa and brothers dey cru because of your papa o . No dey talk nonsense” therealfemi wrote;”Men are allowed to cry. Cry if you have to. Better days are sure to come. You’re only human” Meanwhile, Adaeze Yobo, the wife of former Super Eagles defender, Joseph Yobo has taken to social media to share the role she played that ensured the Super Eagles of Nigeria scored three points in their AFCON 2022 campaign. Super Eagles clashed with Egypt in their first game of the Africa ...

Controversial Ghanaian relationship counsellor, Charlotte Oduro has told wives not to leave their cheating husbands.   Speaking in an interview on Kofi TV, Oduro noted that wives should learn to pamper their husbands even after they had cheated, as it would be unwise for them to abandon their home for another woman to take over.   She said; “If my husband cheats, I am not leaving him. I will die with him. Maybe, my actions are the reason he is cheating so I will change my ways and pamper him to love me again."

Lamar Odom has branded Tristan Thompson “corny” for cheating and fathering another child while still romantically involved with his ex-wife, Khloé Kardashian. Speaking with TMZ, the former NBA star revealed where he stands with his ex-wife and how he feels about the Sacramento Kings player after his paternity confirmation.   “Nah, I haven’t been fortunate enough to reach out to her,” Odom told the outlet. “She’s gonna be all right she’s a strong girl.”   Odom, 42, who hasn’t seen or spoken to the Good American co-founder for a long time, revealed what he would say if given the chance to have a conversation with the mother of one.  “First, I would give her a hug because I haven’t seen her in a long time,” he shared. “What would I say to her? Just to be strong, keep her faith in God and be strong for her daughter [True Thompson].” He ended his brief interview by calling out Thompson for his infidelity, despite his own cheating scandal when he was with Khloé, 37...

Nigerians aged 16 and 17 have been given a vaccination waiver by the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), to enable them receive coronavirus jabs. The announcement was made by the NPHCDA on Thursday January 13. The health agency stated that persons aged 16 and 17 can receive COVID-19 vaccines if required for educational purposes.  The advisory read;  “The NPHCDA has given a waiver for persons aged 16 and 17 to receive COVID-19 vaccines if required for educational purposes."

Kanye  West is under investigation by Los Angeles cops as a suspect in a battery case after the rapper "got into a physical fight."  The alleged battery took place early Thursday morning, January 13.  According to TMZ, the 44-year-old rapper got into an argument that allegedly turned physical around 3am in DTLA.  Cops told the outlet that the incident occurred near the Soho Warehouse. It is not clear if Kanye was at Soho Warehouse before the incident took place. Kanye allegedly pushed the other person, while the case is now being investigated as misdemeanor battery. The crime carries a jail sentence that could last up to six months.  TMZ also obtained a video of the rapper, which was shot either late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. In the clip, Kanye was heard yelling: "Did y'all say that or not? Did y'all say that or not?  "Cuz that's what happened right f****** now." watch videos here

A police detective who used a police station computer to arrange sex with an eight-year-old girl has been arrested and jailed. Lee Cunliffe, 40, from Bolton, chatted online with a mother who he thought was offering her daughter for sex. The detective constable for Greater Manchester Police (GMP) boasted in the chat about how he would travel to London to abuse the girl. But what he wasn't aware of was that the 'woman' he was speaking to was an undercover police officer involved in a sting operation to catch paedophiles. A subsequent investigation revealed that Cunliffe, who worked in GMP’s specialist sex crime unit, had closed a probe into a suspected paedophile, and viewed the seized photogrphs for his own perverse pleasure. Cunliffe, a married dad-of-one had sexual interest in children, but it was first noticed by Metropolitan police in September, 2020, following a sting operation. An officer at the London force, posing as ‘Mel’, started a conversation with Cun...

Gloria Oloruntobi, better known as Maraji, has said men are not useful for anything except to get women pregnant.  The content creator, who recently got married and is pregnant with her first child, made this statement after her spouse failed to put the edible cowhide (pomo) she was to cook with in the fridge.  She said that when she asked him about it hours later, he told her he didn't know it was supposed to go in the fridge.  Reacting, she said in Pidgin English that women won't need men for anything if they could get pregnant on their own.  She added: "Like my mummy will say, e no get wetin dem dey use man do (men are not useful for anything)".  She stated that she's "beginning to acknowledge" that her mother's words are true.

After 10 years, Nigerians still remember Occupy Nigeria and the analyst, Babajide Ogunsanwo who predicted that petrol will sell for N150 by 2022.   Is he going to tell us what will happen by 2023...

Greek Tennis star, Stefanos Tsitsipas has slammed his colleague Novak Djokovic for making Australian Open players 'look like fools'  and 'playing by his own rules.'   The attack comes after Australia's Immigration Minister is making plans to revoke his visa for a second time and throw him out of the country over his exemption to get vaccinated.   On Thursday November 13, Djokovic was paired with compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round in draw, but he could still be deported after admitting incorrect information was included on his paperwork to enter Australia. The 20-time Slam champion, who has not been vaccinated, faces questions now only in Australia but also in Spain and his homeland of Serbia after breaking Covid rules last month. Djokovic has now come under fire from one of his challengers for the Australian Open, which starts on Monday, as Greek world No 4 Tsitsipas joined a chorus of criticism....

Dr Lawrence Rudolph, a dentist aged 67, has been charged with killing his wife while they were on an African hunting safari and then allegedly said she shot herself so he could claim more than $4million in life insurance.  The incident happened in Zambia in 2016, and the man has now been charged with foreign murder and wire fraud in Colorado.  Rudolph had seven life insurance policies against his wife that were modified just months before her death, and had been having an affair for years prior to that, according to a criminal complaint that was unsealed in the first week of January 2021. The payouts from the seven different insurance companies across states totaled $4.8million, according to the complaint obtained by the Daily Mail. The couple apparently flew to Zambia in October 2016 so Bianca could hunt down a leopard. But early on October 11 of that year, scouts and gamekeepers heard a gunshot from her cabin. They arrived to find her with a gunshot wound to her chest on the...

Orijin, in its signature style of blending the old with the new, partnered Fuji: A Opera for a series of fuji-themed experience; including a digital artwork exhibition titled #OrijinalFujiIsArt and Fuji Vibrations - a platform for blending fuji music styles with other genres of music in December 2021.  The multi-layered experience, started with the Orijinal Fuji Is Art exhibition, designed in two folds: outdoor installations and a gallery exhibition which thrilled Art lovers with the presentation of digital artworks by 24-year-old Nigerian digital artist, Bidemi Tata whose works visualized the tenet and character of the Fuji music sub-culture.     The grand finale of the Art Exhibition, an exclusive VIP Preview, took place at Untitled, Maitama Sule, Ikoyi Lagos on Sunday, December 5 th  as Bidemi took guests on a journey using comic-book sensibility to express a bold representation of the Fuji music sub-culture, grounding this age-old genre of music in relevance with...