Sunderland put £20million price tag on Lamine Kone

Sunderland have put a £20 million price tag on Ivory Coast defender Lamine Kone in an effort to ward off interest from fellow Premier League club Everton, according to The Mirror.

Following the departure of John Stones to Manchester City, Everton are keen on bolstering their defence and would like to add Kone to the signing of Ashley Williams from Swansea City.

MEND says IPOB’s Kanu accepted to renounce Biafra in secret

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta, MEND, today, took the the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, to the cleaners, saying he agreed in secret to renounce ‘Biafra’ in exchange for freedom, only to act hypocritically in public after sealing discussion with MEND on the matter.

Spokesperson of MEND, Jomo Gbomo, in a vitriolic statement, said: “The attention of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has been drawn to the recent spate of hypocritical and provocative statements issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu,”

Woman bags 10 years sentence for kidnapping newborn baby

A South African court Monday handed down a 10-year prison term to a woman who kidnapped a newborn baby from her sleeping mother in hospital 19 years ago, local media reported.

In passing the sentence, a judge in the High Court in Cape Town emphasised the seriousness of the crime by the 52-year-old woman, News24 said.

The kidnapping victim, who her family named Zephany Nurse, was taken from a maternity ward at Groote Schuur Hospital in 1997. Her kidnapper raised her as her own.

Courtois says he is very happy at Chelsea and want to stay

Thibaut Courtois says he wants to establish himself as one of the world’s best goalkeepers at Chelsea and expressed regret that “misconstrued” comments have made supporters question his commitment to the club.

Speculation surrounding Courtois’ future has intensified since March, when he gave an interview in Belgium that suggested he was considering a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer, with Real Madrid cited as long-term admirers.

Yes I Have Links With Boko Haram - Aisha Wakil Replies Nigerian Army

Nigerian Journalist, Ahmad Salkida, Ahmed Bolori and Aisha Alkali Wakil (Mama Boko Haram) were declared wanted for questioning by the Nigerian Army yesterday after Boko Haram members released a video of some of the abducted Chibok girls.

This has attracted a vicious response from Aisha Alkali Wakil, a lawyer who reportedly had a secret meeting with former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan in 2013 while discussing a possible amnesty for the Boko Haram terrorists.

In Osun State | NDLEA destroys 21 hectares of cannabis

The Osun state command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said it destroyed about 21.4 Hectares of cannabis sativa farm located at Onikete farm settlement in Isokan Local Government area of the state.

The State Commandant Mrs Sylvia Egwunwoke who spoke to Channels Television at her office in Oshogbo the state capital, shortly after the destruction, says the command was alerted about the farm settlement by residents in a nearby village near Onikete Farm settlement.

Bayern Munich Defender, Jerome Boateng wants to be Germany’s first black captain

Bayern Munich centre-back Jerome Boateng has said it would be an honour if he is named the first black captain in the Germany national team’s history.

Germany are currently without a captain after Manchester United midfielder Schweinsteiger, 32, announced his retirement from international football following Euro 2016.

Ali Modu Sheriff | We will not allow Fayose, Wike to Hijack PDP

Embattled factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff, has said on Channels Tv, that  he will not allow the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, and Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, succeed in their alleged plot to hijack the party.

This is as he said he would not withdraw any of the cases he had instituted against the party.

He said, “We will not let PDP to be hijacked by a few people like Governor Fayose and the governor of Rivers State. They have a script that they want someone to act, but I am a man of principle. This is not about Ali Sheriff; it is about democracy, and the rule of law.

Group tells Federal Govt to Extradite and Prosecute Ahmed Salkida

The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism  (CATE) has accused a journalist, Ahmed Salkida of over stepping his journalistic privileges and turning himself into a sympathizer and propaganda tool for the terrorists Boko Haram group.

The group therefore urged the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to immediately charge Ahmad Salkida to court under the Terrorism (Prevention) (Amendment) Act, 2013 even if it is in abstentia.

Addressing a journalists in Abuja, national cordinator of CATE, Gabriel Onoja said the Federal Government must then on the strength of the charges to be filed against Salkida apply for his extradition by the United Arab Emirates.

“I made a big mistake" - Klopp on tense finish against Arsenal

Liverpool’s manager, Jurgen Klopp, has accepted responsibility for almost letting Arsenal overturn his side’s 4-1 lead in their first Premiership game at the Emirates Stadium.

Liverpool took a 4-1 lead in the second half and the Liverpool manager celebrated Sadio Mane’s fourth goal by giving the debutant a piggyback but Arsenal pulled two goals back to set up a tense finish. Liverpool eventually won the match 3-4.

After the games, the German admitted he got carried away after the three points looked to have been all but secured.

Femi Fani Kayode denies sending delegates to beg Ali Modu-Sheriff

Former minister of Aviation, Femi Fani Kayde has denied sending emissaries to beg the embattled Factional leader of PDP, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff.

In response to a statement by made by Ali Modu Sheriff on Channels tv, Femi Fani Kayode replied:

PDP Leadership Tussles: Sheriff says He Will Fight To The End

The factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, says he will fight to the end and uphold his demands in the midst of the party’s leadership crisis.

Senator Sheriff told Channels Television on Sunday that he had handed a list of his demands to the committee setup to reconcile the members.

Minister of Sports promises to return Captain Mikel’s $4,600

Excited about the qualification of the Nigeria U23 team for the semi-finals of the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament Rio 2016, the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports has again assured players and officials of the team that they will be given all that is due to them.

Boko Haram | We Will Soon Invade Lagos To Free Our Members

Boko Haram yesterday restated its conditions for releasing the Chibok girls and threatened to bomb Lagos, Abuja and Borno in a fresh video.

In a swift reaction, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said it was investigating the video which showed some of the Chibok girls in the background.

The government also said it was in touch with the people purportedly behind the video, adding that it will do everything possible to rescue the girls.

#Rio2016: South Africa’s Van Niekerk wins 400m final, breaks 17 years standing records

Wayde Van Niekerk made Africa proud when he sensationally set a new world record in the 400m final in Rio Olympic Games.

With a 100m speed, he won in 44.03 seconds and became the first South African to win this èvent in 96 years. With this myth, he smashes Michael Johnson's record to claim 400m gold.

Jibrin Writes APC, insists Dogara should Resign, also indicts Omisore in Budget Padding Scandal (Read Full Letter)

Chief John Odigie Oyegun

The National Chairman

All Peoples Congress APC

National Secretariat

Wuse II

Abuja

Dear Sir

Boko Haram: Microsoft CEO, Bill Gates Donates $1m To Borno State

Kashim Shettima, the Borno State Governor today flagged off the distribution of food items and farm outreach targeting 40,000 victims of the Boko Haram insurgency through the support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation which donated one million dollars to the Borno State Government as a post-conflict intervention that is meant to support victims who are returning to their communities.

Aww! Chinese Divers Gets Engaged On Medals Podium at #Rio2016

A Chinese diver missed out on Olympic gold but bagged a diamond ring after her teammate boyfriend surprised her by popping the question.

He Zi got the shock of her life when partner Qin Kai interrupted the medal ceremony of the women’s 3 metre springboard event to get down on one knee.

#Rio2016: Christian Chukwu analyzes wow Dream Team VI can beat Germany

Former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, has warned the Dream Team VI not to be complacent when they take on Germany in the semi-final of the 2016 Olympics on Wednesday.

Samson Siasia’s boys beat Denmark 2-0 in their knockout clash, to qualify for the final four.

Chukwu says they must be wary of the high tempo of the Germans.

Siasia reveals why African countries can't win the World Cup

Head coach of Nigeria’s Olympic football team, Samson Siasia, has said an African country is unlikely to win the World Cup, because of poor football administration.

Siasia has led the Dream Team VI to the semi-finals of this year’s Olympics, where they will play Germany.

Fani-Kayode says Modu Sheriff is a curse to PDP, he’s an APC spy

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has reacted to a comment credited to a factional national chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Ali Modu Sheriff that he sent people to beg the former Borno Governor for claiming that he was a member of Boko Haram.

Fani-Kayode in a statement issued to Daily Post on Sunday night said “These are the lies of a desperate and drowning man”.

We are working hard to get new players – Arsene Wenger

Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has said that the club is working very hard, to bring in one or two new players.

The Gunners opened their 2016/2017 campaign, with a 4-3 loss to Liverpool at the Emirates on Sunday.

Wenger was without centre-halves Gabriel Paulista, Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker and had to make do with Calum Chambers and Rob Holding.

Ahmed Bolori Says Army Declared Me Wanted Without Prior Invitation

One of the three individuals accused by the Nigerian Army of concealing information on exact location of abducted Chibok girls, Ahmed Umar Bolori has reacted.

Bolori in a post on his Facebook account Sunday night said “I have received several calls, that the Nigerian Army has declared me and other 2 others wanted!

Garba Shehu | Victory over Boko Haram has brought peace to Nigeria

The Senior Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu has affirmed that Nigerians overseas are proud to be associated with the country.

According to him, the change Nigerians voted for was beginning to affect every sector.

Shehu, in an article entitled ‘Is this the change we voted for, yes it is’ claimed that the victory of the current government over the Book Haram insurgents had brought peace not only to Nigeria but her neighbouring countries.

#Rio2016: Usain Bolt clinch 100m Gold in 9.81 seconds

Usain Bolt clocks 9.81 seconds to win his third consecutive gold medal in the men's 100m sprint on a historic day nine at the Rio Olympics.

He crossed the line first, securing his place as the greatest sprinter of all time. Justin Gatlin of the United States was second in 9.89, and Andre de Grasse of Canada was third in 9.91. Bolt celebrated after his win while carrying a plush Vinicius, the Games mascot.

Aww! Emma Ugolee Writes Emotional Piece to Linda Ikeji Over Undying Love at the Hospital (Photo)

Popular television host and veteran broadcaster for HIP television, has written a heart-touching message to celeb blogger, Linda Ikeji over her love and support. 

Unbelievable! Prophet Threatens to Kill Man After Sleeping with the Church Member's Wife (Photos)

A prophet with a church has allegedly threatened to kill a church member after his adulterous affair with the man's wife were exposed. 

Benjamin “Stailodge” Mashange, a Harare prophet with the Johanne Masowe eChishanu Church, has allegedly threatened to kill a congregant after his adulterous affair with the man’s wife came to light.

According to H-Metro News, Zimbabwe, the cleric whose current location is unknown since he was evacuated from his previous residence at number 11 Parklane Court in the city is said to have had an affair with a married woman, Febbie Muromba, 27.

#Rio2016: Nigerian Boxer Knocks Out Opponent in Round One (Photo)

It took Nigeria's Efe Ajagba just 23 seconds to knockout his Trinidad & Tobago opponent, Nigel Paul in Boxing Super Heavyweight 91kg category of Rio 2016 Olympics.

Referee instructs Efe Ajagba to a corner after he knocked down his opponent.

Linda Ikeji Set To Launch Her Tv & Radio Show (See Photos)

Linda Ikeji is almost set to launch her dream Television and Radio program as she took to her Instagram page and shared some photos which reveal the completion of her studio, her office, and her personal lounge.

Falling Hero | Boko Haram Kills Another Gallant Nigerian Soldier (Photo)

Jibrin also called 'Reguz' by friends was killed by Boko Haram insurgents in the north-east. His colleagues described him as one who is always ready for duty.