Wife asked court to dissolve marriage for lack of sex from husband for 3 years
A Customary Court at Agodi in Ibadan, on Thursday, dissolved a 12-year-old marriage due to irreconcilable differences between the couple. The case was instituted by 36-year-old Raliat Ajila, who accused her husband, Sola Ajila of denying her sex for three years. Raliat had told the court that her husband with whom she had two kids, […]
Gerard Pique agrees Barcelona contract extension
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has agreed a contract extension until 2022. The new contract also includes a 500m euro (£440m) buyout clause. The Spain international, 30, has played 422 games for the Catalan club since rejoining from Manchester United in 2008. Pique has won more than 20 honours at Barca, including six La Liga titles […]
Taraba Governor, Darius Ishaku Orders Arrest Of Lawmaker’s Killers
The Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, has challenged the security operatives in the state to fish out the killers of the member representing Takum 1 constituency, Taraba state House of Assembly, Hon. Hosea Ibi. The governor made the appeal when he received members of the Taraba State House of Assembly at the Government House in […]
Inter Milan interested in Liverpool and England striker, Daniel Sturridge
Inter Milan have expressed an interest in Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge – but their preference for a loan deal may complicate a move. Sturridge, 28, has made only five starts this season and has just recovered from a hamstring problem. The England striker wants more games with the World Cup coming up in June. Manager […]
Everton has completed the signing of Theo Walcott from Arsenal
Everton has completed the signing of Theo Walcott from Arsenal in a deal worth more than £20m on a three-and-a-half year contract. Walcott, 28, becomes Sam Allardyce’s second signing of the January transfer window following the £27m paid for striker Cenk Tosun from Besiktas. The move brings to an end Walcott’s 12-year stay at Arsenal, […]
Nine-man chelsea beat Norwich on penalty
Chelsea beat Norwich on penalties in the FA Cup third-round replay as English football had its first video refereeing controversy. Blues keeper Willy Caballero saved the Canaries’ first penalty from Nelson Oliveira – the only missed kick of the shootout. Michy Batshuayi had given Chelsea the lead in the 55th minute when he tapped home […]
78 Ex-US Ambassadors Write Trump Over Shithole Slur
The ripples generated by President Donald Trump’s alleged disparaging shithole comments have continued, with 78 former United States Ambassadors who served in Africa writing the president to remind him about the continent’s great exploits and potential. “Africa is a continent of great human talent and rich diversity, as well as extraordinary beauty and almost unparalleled […]
Everton Sign Theo Walcott From Arsenal
Everton signed England winger Theo Walcott from Arsenal in a deal worth a reported £25 million ($34 million, 28.3 million euros) on Wednesday. Walcott had been out of favour with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger for much of this season and has opted to move to Goodison Park in a bid to kick-start his faltering career. […]
Ronaldinho Retires From International Football
Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho has formally confirmed his retirement from football, more than two years since his last appearance as a professional, reports in Brazil said on Tuesday. The 37-year-old former Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona star, a key member of the Brazil side which won the World Cup in 2002, last played in 2015 […]
Six Killed In Fresh Attacks In Benue LGs
Six persons have been killed by suspected herdsmen in a set of renewed attacks on communities in Logo, Guma and Okpokwu Local Government Areas of Benue State. Governor Samuel Ortom confirmed the attacks on Wednesday at the Government House in Makurdi, the state capital. He made the disclosure when he received a former military administrator […]
