Morata to make first Chelsea debut against Bayern Munich

Alvaro Morata will meet his new Chelsea team-mates in Singapore next week.

The Spanish striker is in London to complete a medical with fans excited to see the 24-year-old make his first appearance in blue.

Antonio Conte is busy preparing his side for Saturday’s friendly with Arsenal in Beijing, which has come too soon for Morata to obtain a Chinese visa, Telegraph reports.

NYSC releases call-up letter for 2017 batch A, stream 2

The management of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has released call-up letters for 2017 Batch A stream II.

Prospective corps members have been advised to print out call-up letter to know their state of deployment.

Netherland-Based Nigerian Woman Declares Her Intention To Contest For President In 2019 (VIDEO)

A Nigerian woman named Monica Ambrose is aspiring to be Nigeria's next President. And this is not a joke, according to her.

The married mother of three, who has been living in the Netherlands for 17 years, has promised to provide good roads, running water electricity, others.

2face holds charity concert to support UNHCR activities in North-East

As part of efforts to assist displaced persons, Tuface Foundation is organizing a fund raising charity concert to support the activities of the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) in the North-East.

Musical icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Tuface, made this known while briefing journalists on Thursday in Abuja.

Tuface said that the concert would take place on Sunday at Transcorp Hilton, Hotel, Abuja, and urged Nigerians to support the cause.

Mesut Ozil to sign new Arsenal deal

Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil is close to signing a new contract with the Gunners, according to British media reports on Friday.

The German World Cup winner’s current deal runs out at the end of the 2017/18 season, but Arsenal is confident of wrapping up negotiations in the next couple of weeks.

Dreaded Badoo strikes at Ojodu Berger, kills lovers

Suspected members of the Badoo cult early Friday morning killed two lovers in their apartment in Ogun State, according to Punch newspaper.

A source said that the heads of the victims were smashed. The incident happened at a storey building located on Hassan Abiodun Street, off Ojodu Berger, in Ifo Local Government Area of the state.

Many of the residents could not be consoled as policemen from Ojodu Abiodun Division took away the remains of the deceased for onward transfer to the General Hospital Sagamu.

Zinedine Zidane: What I like about Mbappe

Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane has spoken in glowing terms about Monaco’s striker, Kylian Mbappe.

Madrid want the 18-year-old sensation, who scored 26 times in his breakthrough season with the Ligue 1 champions, to join their ranks this summer.

Stevie Wonder Marries Longtime Girlfriend Tomeeka Bracy

67-year-old Stevie Wonder has married for the third time last weekend. The Legendary singer tied the knot with fiancée Tomeeka Robyn Bracy at Hotel Bel-Air last weekend.

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Oldest woman in Rivers state dies at the age of 134

Amadi Promzy Chimenem has announced the death of the woman who apparently is the oldest woman in Rivers State.

He made the announcement on Facebook, and wrote;

Is this the Worst WAEC Result In May/June 2017 So Far?

The West African Examination Council, WAEC, has released its May/June 2017 secondary school certificate examination results.

..and pictured below might just be the worst WAEC Result of 2017 ever!

Out of the 1,559,162 candidates that sat for for the 2017 WAEC this result may be the worst so far.

VIDEO: Jada Pinkett Smith Spill Out Dirty Secrets Says She Used to Be a Drug Dealer

Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed the past about her life that you might never have known. Yeah, we are sure you never knew her relationship with 2 Pac?

Speaking to SiriusXM’s “Sway in The Morning” about her new movie, ‘Girls Trip,’ the conversation shifted from the movie to her relationship with Tupac.

For the first time, she opened up about how they REALLY met.

Tyga Says He Tried to Warn Rob Kardashian About Blac Chyna (Watch Video)

Tyga was a guest at ‘The Breakfast Club’ recently where he shared his thoughts on the Blac Chyna x Rob Kardashian situation.

According to Tyga, he tried to warn Rob about Chyna’s ways.

Video: Taraji P. Henson Stars as a Badass Assassin in ‘Proud Mary’

Taraji P. Henson stars in what looks to be 2017’s most promising action film, ‘Proud Mary.’

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Photo: Laura Ikeji welcomes first child with husband, Ogbonna Kanu

Celebrity Blogger, Linda Ikeji’s younger sister, Laura Ikeji-Kanu and husband Ogbonna Kanu have welcomed a baby boy, Ryan today in the US.

Her sister, Linda shared the good news on her Instagram page. She wrote;

SHOCKING! Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington commits suicide

Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington has committed suicide. TMZ reports the 41-year-old hanged himself at a private residence in Palos Verdes Estates in Los Angeles County on Thursday morning.

Law enforcement officials say his body was found shortly before 9am.  The singer had a history of drug and alcohol abuse.

Kemi Olunloyo Speaks On Adeleke’s Dance, Calls Him “Obese”

The controversial Instagram commentator and journalist, Kemi Olunloyo have again taken to her Instagram page to comment on the hilarious dancer, Senator Ademola Adeleke.

Kemi Olunloyo who earlier called Eniola Badmus, Nollywood actress an ‘Obese’, has again called the dancing Senator same but only in a soft and pleasant attitude unlike the former.

300-level Abia State University student raped & deflower in school hostel

... This is just so sad

A Female Student of Abia State University who have been reportedly raped in her school hostel due to poor security on the premises.

According to a student who spoke exclusively to YabaLeftOnline.com, she revealed to us that the victim, a 300 level Mass Communication student in the school was brutally raped and even stabbed in the process.

The attackers made away with valuables, ATM cards and more.

Photo: French Singer, Barbara Weldens Dies While Performing on Stage

An up-and-coming French singer, Barbara Weldens, has reportedly collapsed and died in the middle of a concert at a festival.

Her cause of death is unclear but one report claims she may have been electrocuted, although it is unclear what may have cause this, with other reports citing she suffered a cardiac arrest but was unable to be saved.

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo Demands N136bn “Critical Priority” Fund From Reps

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has today written the House of Representatives to request N136.5 billion for critical projects in the 2017 national budget.

Osinbajo earlier signed the 2017 Budget in June upon the agreement between the Executive and Legislature that a request for virement can be sent later, which he is now doing.

Record Breaking Nsukka Student Bags 9 A1s In Just Released WAEC Result (Photos)

A Facebook user, Chibulu Austin, has taken to his page to share the good news of one his students, identified as Ali Cynthia, who bagged 9 A1s in the popular exam conducted by West African Examinations Council (WAEC).

The Shalom Academy Nsukka Student made an express A1 in all her nine subjects!

After nine years behind bars, OJ Simpson to finally regain freedom

Photo Credit: Reno Gazette-Journal POOL

Former NFL star, OJ Simpson to regain his freedom after a board agrees to grant parole after nine years behind bars.

According to UK Mirror reports, he was told by the board he organized a crime in which two victims were robbed at gunpoint and deserved to be sentenced for it.

Lai Mohammed Finally Speaks On Purported News Banning Of Shooting Nigerian Videos Abroad

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has finally reacted to the trailing comments of Nigerian entertainers directed towards him about a purported news of the Federal Government’s intention of banning Nigerian musicians from shooting their music videos abroad.

Minister of Information was alleged to have announced the plans of FG to ban Nigerian entertainers from shooting videos abroad to facilitate Nigerian economy which spurred reactions from poplar entertainers like Psquare, Charlie Boy, Yemi Alade and others.

Couple Returning Home From Work Die In Fatal Accident In Ekiti (Graphic Photos)

A couple lost their lives in a fatal accident that occurred at Ajebandele area of Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital today July 19th. They were going home from their places of work when they were involved in the accident. Their remains have been deposited in the state morgue. 

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See What Gov El-Rufai's Presented To Some Visiting Chinese Officials In Kaduna

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State received some Chinese officials in his office yesterday. After the visit, Governor El-Rufai presented this art work which is the symbol of Kaduna State to one of the officials.

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EFCC seals mansion belonging to a politician in Rivers (Photos)

EFCC officials yesterday sealed off a mansion said to be owned by a politician, Itohen Henry Ogiri. 

The property is situated at 28, New Heaven Estate off Tombia Street New GRA Port Harcourt Rivers State. 

Senate approves five-year jail, N10 million fine for false whistle-blowing

The Senate on Wednesday passed the Whistle Blowers Protection Bill, which recommends a five-year jail term or N10m fine against persons who raise false alarm on hidden loot.

The upper chamber of the National Assembly also approved that five per cent of loot recovered as a result of information from a whistle blower be given to the informant, as currently practiced by the Federal Government.

Apostle Johnson Suleiman Issues Strong Warning Over Buhari’s Health

The General Overseer of the Omega Fire Ministry, Apostle Johnson Suleiman warned Nigerians to against wishing President Muhammadu Buhari dead as no one has the power to kill or make live.

While the Man of God was addressing his church members, he noted that it is irresponsible of any Nigerian to wish the President dead despite his sickness. He, however, admonished Nigerians to pray for the well-being of the ailing president.

Three Policemen Face Prosecution After Chaining Suspect To Generator

Three policemen who were reported to have suffered a suspect to harsh treatment have now received the repercussions of their deeds as they face trials.

The policemen from Bariga Division in Lagos arrested a man suspected to be a thief for having two Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Cards in his possession. As reported the young man was suspected to unfair punishment and even chained to the generator at the station.

“Happy Birthday To My Right Hand In All This” – Temi Otedola Celebrates Her Boyfriend, Mr Eazi

Daughter of Nigerian Billionaire and chairman of Forte Oil Plc, Femi Otedola, Temi Otedola, has taken to her Instagram page to celebrate her boyfriend, singer, Mr Eazi who turned a year today.

Despite all the negative commentary trailing their relationship, Temi Otedola and Mr Eazi are still very much in love with each other.

'There's No Turning Back' To Rob Kardashian - Blac Chyna says

Blac Chyna says she's done with Rob Kardashian and there's no going back on that after what he did to her online. Talking to People magazine, Blac Chyna said;

"I'm glad I'm relieved of [Rob], but damn, why did I have to get relief in this way?? she told the mag. "I feel like God does certain things ? not to hurt you, but to show you your true strength. I feel like, if I can come out of this, I can come out of anything."