West Ham boss, Slaven Bilic yet to name baby girl due to club duties

West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic has revealed he has not got around to naming his newborn daughter due to his managerial duties.

Bilic’s wife, Ivana gave birth to their second child on Tuesday after hours before West Ham beat Accrington Stanley in the EFL Cup but the Hammers boss has been pre-occupied sorting out West Ham who may find themselves at the bottom of the Premier League if they lose to Southampton.

He said: I adore my kids but it’s very strange because I had a baby a couple of days ago and I’m totally, totally about football.

Niger Delta youths plead with Avengers to stop bombing pipelines

As the Niger Delta Avengers called off their ceasefire and blew up an oil pipeline in Bonny, Rivers State, some youth leaders in the region have begged the group and other militants to stop further attacks.

The youth leaders, under the aegis of the Grand Council of Niger Delta Youth Leaders, met on Saturday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to assess the current situation in the region, after the Friday night bombing of the Bonny pipeline.

Conte reveals Chelsea loss to Arsenal giving him sleepless nights

Antonio Conte revealed he is struggling to sleep after Chelsea's poor form in the Premier League continued at Arsenal.

The Blues' winless run in the Premier League stretched to three matches on Saturday as they were comprehensively beaten 3-0 at Emirates Stadium with Alexis Sanchez, Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil on target for the Gunners.

Chelsea, who have not won in the league for nearly a month, slipped down to eighth place following the defeat and are now eight points behind current leaders Manchester City.

Edo Guber | Army deploys 1,900 personnel, six drones, six gunboats

Ahead of the Wednesday’s rescheduled governorship election in Edo state, the Commander, 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier-General Benbela Raji, has announced the deployment of 1,900 military personnel, six drones and six gunboats to the state.

Addressing reporters after a combined security meeting with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, yesterday in Benin, Raji explained that the two drones will be deployed in each of the three senatorial districts and six gunboats for the riverine areas.

Raji disclosed that no military personnel would be found at either the voting or collation centres but they would cordon off adjoining routes to the polling units to prevent those that may want to cause havoc.

Cote d'Ivoire and PSG defender, Serge Aurier sentenced to two months in prison

Cote d'Ivoire and PSG full-back Serge Aurier has been given a two-month suspended prison sentence for allegedly attacking a police officer.

The 23-year-old is accused of assaulting the officer after he was pulled over in May, and asked to take a breath test.

Bola Tinubu and those who want him dead - Fani-Kayode

I do not like to delve into matters touching and concerning the APC because I am not a member.

However, what is happening in the ruling party today transcends partisan politics and should be a concern to us all. At the very least we can learn some very hard lessons from it.

The truth is that the behaviour of Chief John Odige-Oyegun towards the man that single-handedly made him the National Chairman of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is reprehensible.

And neither does this matter begin or end with the way and manner in which the Ondo state governorship primaries were conducted or its final outcome.

Chief Amori says James Ibori will return to Nigeria before Christmas

The Odidimadi of Africa, Chief Ighoyota Amori has announced that Chief James Onanefe Ibori, former Governor of Delta State will be home for Christmas.

Did Ronaldo insults Zidane's Mother after Substitution in Las Palmas Game? (Read Details)

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly insulted manager Zinedine Zidane after he was substituted against Las Palmas on Saturday evening.

As reported by Sport, the 31-year-old was caught by cameras muttering to himself while on the bench after being withdrawn from the action. It’s stated Ronaldo said the Spanish equivalent of “your f--king mother” or “f--k you” in the direction of the Zidane.

“Not just that, but he also said...a Portuguese expression somewhere between ‘f--k yourself’ and ‘for f--k’s sake,’” the piece added.

Titus Okunronmu | Who will buy Nigeria's assets?

Dr Titus Okunronmu, a former Director in the Budgetary Department, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has said that selling the country’s assets to boost the economy will further restrict income.

Okunronmu in Ota, Ogun, said that rather than restrict income the government should redistribute income through untapped resources.

According to him, selling the assets to those in government means that income has further been restricted instead of redistributing income.

Edo Guber | NSCDC deploys 20,000 personnel for Polls

Abdullahi Gana, the Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has directed the immediate deployment of 20,000 personnel for the Edo governorship election scheduled for Sept. 28. 

Information about the directive is contained in a statement issued by Assistant Commandant (AC) Emmanuel Okeh, Corps Public Relations Officer in Abuja on Monday.

Borno Government Says It Requires N30 Billion To Reconstruct Bama

The Borno State Government said on Monday that it required about N30 billion for the reconstruction of structures damaged by Boko Haram insurgents in Bama.

The Commissioner of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement, Dr Babagana Umara, stated this while speaking with newsmen in Bama Local Government Area of the state.

Umara explained that more than 10,000 private houses were destroyed by insurgents in the town.

Who constructed the Railway? Jonathan and Buhari on wrangle

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday disagreed with President Muhammadu Buhari over claims by him (Buhari) that he inherited “no light, bad roads, and no railway.”

Buhari, while briefing Nigerians in the United States last week, had said he met nothing on the ground after he took over as the president.

California, US | Three held, including teen, in triple Killings

Police arrested three people, including a 17-year-old girl, on suspicion of killing a couple and their friend inside a Southern California home over the weekend.

Fullerton police Sgt. Jon Radus would not say if the arrested teen was Katlynn Goodwill Yost, whom they had identified earlier as the missing daughter of two of the victims. He said she was located after authorities issued an alert, initially saying they were concerned about her safety.

Jurgen Klopp blast Sakho after His Snapchat Rant

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has promised to deal with Mamadou Sakho following his social media rant.

The French defender who appears to have fallen out his manager after he was sent home from a pre-season tour in America for his attitude. The centre-back then took to the social media to let out his voice but it seems Klopp is unhappy with the rant and has promised to act on the situation.

Bauchi State | Prices of beans, local rice, others crash by 50%

The prices of food items in Bauchi State have continued to crash after months of high food prices.

Reports reveal that the prices of food items have dropped by 50% in the state.

A bag of maize which few months ago was going for N18,000 now sells for N9,000 while local rice that used to cost N35,000 is now being sold at N20,000, a grain seller at Muda Lawal Market, Bauchi, Malam Adamu Kafin Maigari said.

UPDATES | Houston Shooting: Several injured by shooter at strip mall; shooter now in custody

Several people have been shot and injured by a shooter in Southwest Houston.

The shooter has now been shot by Houston Police, according to the HPD Twitter page. No information was immediately available on the shooter's current condition.

OMG! Man bitten by python while trying to take selfie

In a bit to be adventurous, a man has been bitten by a python after trying to take a selfie with the creature. 

It happened in India's northwestern Rajasthan state after forest department officials removed the snake from a school.

Ibinabo Fiberesima visits orphanage home in Gombe state (PHOTOS)

Former President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Ibinabo Fiberesima, is currently in Gombe state.

She visited an orphanage home in the state today and also worshiped at the House on the Rock Church in the state. She shared photos from her visit on Social media.

Gay Activist, Bisi Alimi slams Bobrisky for supporting the Anti-Gay Law

Nigerian gay rights activists Bisi Alimi is highly upset about Bobrisky’s latest interview with TW Magazine’s Adesuwa Onyenokwe.

In the interview, the king of Snapchat and bleaching cream expert clarified once again that he is NOT gay, adding that he only cross-dresses to promote his business.

Adekunle Gold shares his testimony from failing audition to celebrity 'guest performer' at MTN Project Fame

Adekunle Kosoko 'Gold' shared this testimony from failing audition to celebrity 'guest performer' at MTN Project Fame via his Snapchat account.

Check out the trending photo of Okada Rider Carrying 9 Passengers (PHOTO)

This photo is currently causing stir on the internet ... The poster says it happened somewhere in Borno State. But isn't this too risky? ... Who do you think is the rider of the Okada?

Is Couple having s*x on Sunday Morning before going to church, wrong? - Young Lady, Narrates Her Story

A young lady shared this story of what her uncle did to his wife for refusing Sunday morning s*x.

Read what she wrote below:

My Uncle had a mild argument with his new wife and ended up slapping her twice because she denied him s*x yet again after several months of denying him s*x most especially on Sundays. 

Alerts: Fraudsters using Fake Nigeria Custom Letterhead to Defraud Applicant (See Sample)

Fraudsters have become more daring by the day as they have now devised a new tactics to defraud unsuspecting job applicants. The latest trick is to use fake customs letterhead advertising for replacement in the agency.

However, applicants have been warned never to fall victim to the antics of the fraudsters as the Nigeria Customs Service does not do replacements, and when it comes to recruitment, it is well advertised on the National dailies.

Alerts: MMM Crashes in Zimbabwe, Thousands Lose Money in Online Pyramid Scheme

Thousands of people, among them civil servants and vendors, have lost thousands of dollars to fraudulent online pyramid scheme MMM Global Zimbabwe after it collapsed recently.

The social financial network, which relied on an accelerating number of new members to pay off the old, abruptly terminated its services last week leaving participants stranded.

This comes as Econet’s mobile financial service platform, EcoCash yesterday distanced itself from the pyramid scheme. Participants claimed they were using EcoCash for their transactions.

Interview: All you need to know about Nigerian Male Barbie, Bobrisky (VIDEO)

In an exclusive tell-it-all interview with Today's Woman (TW) magazine publisher, Adesuwa Onyenokwe, popular Nigerian alleged gay celebrity, Idris Okuneye a.k.a Bobrisky, has spoken out for the first time about his sexuality, his widely publicized bae, his style of fashion, bleaching business and much more.

TW magazine which conducted the exclusive chat wrote, 

Just In | Abuja Judge hands off Nnamdi Kanu’s case

John Tsoho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has stepped down from the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra.

Mr. Tsoho is the second judge to do so.

Mr. Kanu is facing treason charges brought by the Nigerian government for leading a separatist group.

Lovely Photo of DJ Cuppy with her billionaire father, Femi Otedola

DJ Cuppy shared this photo with her billionaire father, Femi Otedola. I love this two, they always seem to have a father and daughter time.

She captioned it: Happy Sunday From Me And My Oga At The Top! 💛🙌🏾✨ #FamilyFirst #PapaCups

Comedian Alibaba writes on lending a helping hand

Ace comedian, Alibaba took took to his Instagram to share this piece ... It is interesting ... 

Read below:

I see what is being inferred here, but I beg to disagree. You can not help someone who doesn't need help. The #Nike #JustDoIt does not apply here. Let me borrow wisdom from MKO Abiola.

Wow! Singer Flavour has been a cute boy from childhood (See Photo)

Chinedu Okoli aka Flavour shares this epic throwback photo from when he was still a boy... He has been an handsome boy!

Benue State | Three suspected kidnappers arrested (PHOTO)

Benue State Police Command have arrested 3 suspected kidnappers in Ohimini Local Government Area of the state.

According to the command spokesman, ASP Moses Yamu, who confirmed the arrest, the suspects namely Abdullahi Yahaya aka Oscar, Abubakar Hussain and Kelvin Ameh were arrested by operatives of the Special Anti-robbery Squad, SARS following a tip- off.