Ivanovic says Arnautovic bigger than his club, Stoke City

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic believes Austria star Marko Arnautovic has outgrown Stoke City in terms of his ability.

Ivanovic will come face to face with Arnautovic when Serbia host Austria in a World Cup qualifier in Belgrade on Sunday and the 32-year-old does not need anyone to tell him who will be the visitors' main attacking threat.

My son not good as Me when I was his age - Francesco Totti

Roma icon Francesco Totti says his son Cristian is a good footballer - but not as good as he was at that age.

The World Cup winner is still turning out for his boyhood club at the age of 40, having scored over 300 career goals.

However, in an interview with Walter Veltroni, the former mayor of Rome, he turned his attentions to his son's footballing talent, adding that he is not a patch on his dad.

England 2 Malta 0: Sturridge, D. Alli on target for three lions

Gareth Southgate passed the first test of his four-match job interview for the England manager's position as his side produced an encouraging performance and 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Malta at Wembley.

The England Under-21 boss was named interim manager after Sam Allardyce's short tenure came to an end following a newspaper sting and the early impressions were encouraging, even allowing for modest opposition.

England made light work of their visitors and a home win never looked in doubt once Daniel Sturridge provided Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp with a reminder of his talents as a central striker just before the half-hour mark.

Germany 3 Czech Republic 0: In Form Muller help World Champions cruise to Victory

Thomas Muller scored twice as world champions Germany continued their fine start to World Cup qualifying with a 3-0 triumph over the Czech Republic in Hamburg.

Joachim Low's men had quickly moved on from their Euro 2016 semi-final disappointment with a win by the same scoreline at Norway in their Group C opener and, as in Oslo, Muller netted a brace.

The Czechs had won on their previous trip to Germany in 2007, but they never looked like repeating the trick after the Bayern Munich forward had the hosts up and running.

Argentina Coach says Messi knows ´everything´ about football

Argentina coach Edgardo Bauza was surprised by Lionel Messi's knowledge of football, saying the star knew "everything" about the game.

Messi, sidelined with a groin injury, is considered among the game's greats thanks to his stunning displays and achievements with Barcelona.

Say What | ‘Bible’ Tupac used during his time in Prison going for whooping $54,000

American rapper, Tupac Amaru Shakur bible read while serving time at a maximum security prison has been put up for sale as one of his lasting legacies even after his death

Over 140 killed in Yemen airstrike - Officials

A Saudi-led coalition airstrike hit a funeral hall packed with thousands of mourners in Yemen's capital Saturday, killing over 140 people and wounding more than 525 in one of the deadliest single attacks of the country's civil war, a U.N. official said.

Saudi Arabia announced early Sunday it would launch an investigation into "reports about the regrettable and painful bombing" in Sanaa, without immediately acknowledging that its coalition battling rebels in Yemen is the only force with air power in the conflict.

It is the latest in a string of bombings by the coalition that have struck hospitals, markets and other places civilians congregate.

Palm Springs Shooting: Two officers dead, one injured

Two police officers were shot and killed and another was wounded Saturday while responding to a domestic disturbance in a Palm Springs residential area, authorities say.

Dozens of police massed outside a house where a suspect appeared to be holed up. Officers took defensive positions behind a patrol car and a concrete wall.

"Today Palm Springs lost two brave officers," Palm Springs Police Chief Bryan Reyes said at a news conference, his voice shaking with emotion. "I am awake in a nightmare right now."

Archbishop Desmond Tutu Says He Wants To Die By Assisted Suicide

South Africa’s retired Anglican archbishop and anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu, marked his 85th birthday yesterday. He also announced same yesterday, that he wants the right to end his own life.

The anti-apartheid veteran said laws against helping people to die should be abolished. He claimed he has the right to be ‘allowed to pass on to the next phase in the manner of my choice’.

In an article published on Washington Post, the former Anglican archbishop of Cape Town said:

WTH! See How Ugandan Women Were Searched Before Entering The Stadium

Lol, what type of search is this? Anyways, According to the gist, this was how security personnel was searching these ladies before they gain entrance into the stadium. 

‘No Mob Can Burn Me alive In Nigeria ... I Have Money & Connections’- Bobrisky Brags

Bobrisky clap back out at haters who torment him with comments regarding his sexuality.

The young beautician fired back at an Instagram troll who brought his attention to our previous post regarding two lesbians getting burnt by an angry mob in Benue.

Say What | Nollywood Actress Crystabel Goddy confirms she Insured Her Hot Legs

Nollywood actress, Crystabel Goddy who was earlier in this year involved in a bite attack scandal with fellow actress, Princess Chineke, has just revealed that she insured her legs.

In a new interview with Punch, the actress revealed her legs are insured for an undisclosed amount. She told Saturday Beats:

Ini Edo 'wow' in Ankara Inspired Outfit

Nollywood Actress and Special Assistant to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State for Tourism and Development, Ini Edo, has assured that the state is ready to welcome visitors from across the world for this year IbomFest Heritage Festival holding on December 15 through 17 in Uyo, Awka Ibom State capital.

Comedian, AY explain why some people thinks he uses juju

Ace comedian, AY, in a recent chat with Saturday Beats has admitted that he had heard that so many people believe that he is into ‘juju’.

This comes after the comedian’s huge breakthrough with his movie, 30 Days In Atlanta which broke a Guinness World record earlier this year – his massive achievement has caused some to wonder how he came about it, as some suggest he’s into “Juju”.

Reacting to the claims the comedian says:

John Paden Book: “Buhari Often Skipped School And Was Always Flogged By Schoolmaster”

President Muhammadu Buhari was a reluctant student in his early years, John Paden, his authorised biographer, has revealed.

According to Paden, a professor of international studies, in his book, ‘Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria’, Buhari often skipped school, which earned beatings by the schoolmaster.

He wrote that Buhari decided to take his studies seriously with the encouragement of Waziri al-Hassan and Mamman Daura.

Someone already place $615,862 bet on Hillary Clinton to win President seat

British bookmaker, William Hill has revealed that a 46-year-old female client has placed a huge $615862 wager on Hillary Clinton winning the race for the White House. At odds of 4/11, or a 73% chance of success, she stands to make a profit of around $224,000.

William Hill said:

Dad slams hospital $5m lawsuit says flu shot turned his son Gay... He won!! (PHOTO)

This story seems iffy but interesting, lol. A 42-year-old Army Vet Curtis McPullout said he would rather have his 3-year-old son have the flu than be twerking in the mirror. McPullout made this statement after taking his 3-year-old son to an East Atlanta Medical unit. He said his son was a regular child before he got the shot.

He said:

DSS Operatives mistreat Governor Wike in failed attempt to abduct a Federal High Court Judge (PHOTO)

Governor Wike alleges plot to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. According to a statement signed by Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, the illegal siege on Rivers State by Federal security agencies continued unabated during the early hours of Saturday as hundreds of Department of State Services (DSS) operatives and policemen attempted to illegally abduct a Federal High Court judge residing at Number 35 Forces Avenue in Port Harcourt.

The illegal failed abduction was led by Mr Tosin Ajayi, Rivers State Director of the Department of State Services (DSS) and Rivers State Police Commissioner, Mr Francis Odesanya.

Benue State | SS3 student electrocuted to death while trying to charge phone from naked wire (PHOTO)

Godwin Ejeh, a senior secondary school student of Jesus College, Otukpo Benue State, was electrocuted to death in the school hostel on October 6th while trying to charge his mobile phone. According to the school principal Mr Ella Samuel, who spoke to Idoma Voice, the 18-year-old died while attempting to charge his phone directly from a naked wire.

Kaduna State | Kidnappers nab while collecting ransom

Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army stationed in Anchau, Kubau Local Government Area of kaduna State, on Wednesday, October 5th, arrested 2 kidnappers in the process of collecting ransom from a kidnap victim's family in the area.

The arrest followed a tip off by well meaning Nigerians that the kidnappers had arrived Dutsen Wai for ransom collection from their hapless victim's family. On receipt of information, the troops swung into action in an unmarked car and trailed them to the rendezvous for the collection.

SHOCKING! Reports says More Than Two Million Nigerians Have Cancer

The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria on Saturday said that Nigeria has over two million recorded cases of cancer with 100, 000 new cases annually.

The association made this known in a communique issued by its President, Alhaji Toyosi Raheem, at the end of its 52nd Annual Scientific Conference and workshop in Jalingo.

Raheem attributed the high rate of tumour and cancer in the country to a shift from the consumption of natural to artificial food and lack of regular physical exercise by citizens.

OMG! Malaysian teen barbarically flogged (photos)

These photos are currently trending and a lot of people are condemning the brutal flogging of this Malaysian boy. The pictures are been circulated online. As at the time of reporting this, the reason for the flogging is yet to be ascertained.

Mike Pence says Donald Trump is not politically correct

Speaking about his running-mate at a campaign stop in Rossford, Ohio, Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence described Donald Trump as a 'genuine article,' 'a do-er,' and a man who 'tells it like it is'. In his words;

Between Tinubu and Buhari: The Modern Day Afonja and Alimi - By Reno Omokri

The present trials of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the colossus of the Southwest is not surprising to those who have vision. I saw it coming and that was why over two years ago, precisely on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, I wrote a back page op-ed on ThisDay newspaper titled 'From Battleground to Common Ground' and in that piece, I said inter alia as follows:

'A comrade is not for what you are for, neither does he share the same interests as you. A comrade is simply one who is against what you are against. In other words, you are bound by a common enemy.

The All Progressive Congress, is a party founded on this premise.

Atiku Abubakar, Saraki, Gabriel Igbinedion attends Ibrahim Mantu's son's wedding

Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, Atiku Abubakar, Bukola Saraki and others were guests at the wedding ceremony of a son of the former Deputy Senate President, Ibrahim Mantu at the National Mosque on Friday, 7 October.

Do you know why women live longer than men? (Read Here)

From time immemorial, women have always been regarded as the weaker sex, when compared to men. But that seems to be nothing more than a cliché now as women appear to be increasingly outshining men in several things.

For example, scientists have proved that women are smarter, more intelligent, emotionally stronger and they make better leaders. But beyond these remarkable comparative advantages, it has also been shown that women live longer than men and the difference could be as high as 10 years.

President Buhari lauds South Africa over Okah’s conviction

President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the South African Government to commend the country’s Supreme Court of Appeal’s judgement that confirmed the conviction of Mr. Henry Okah over terrorism charges.

The court was said to have on Monday upheld a 20-year prison term for Okah having found him guilty on two out of the six-counts relating to the Warri bombings levelled against him.

The court was also said to have affirmed a 12-year sentence for his role in the October 1, 2010 Abuja bombing.

U-17 World Cup: Nigeria's Flamingos crashed out

The Nigeria Women’s U-17 team, the Flamingos have crashed out of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup taking place in Jordan.

DSS reveals Why they whisked away judges

The Department of State Services has given reasons why its operatives swept on the homes of some serving judges on Friday night.

It said the action was a follow up to what it described as an outcome of special sting operation which it said involved some judges of the Supreme, Appeal and High Courts.

Wike reveals why he blocked SSS from searching judge’s residence

Governor Nyesom Wike has explained why he intervened early Saturday as the State Security Services laid siege on the home of a federal judge in Port Harcourt.

Operatives of the SSS launched an overnight assault on the residences of senior judges across the country between Friday and Saturday in search of evidence linking the judges to corruption.

Multiple sources said the clampdown began in Gombe State where the SSS arrested Muazu Pindiga who served on the elections tribunal in Rivers State.

The operation continued in Abuja on Friday night into early Saturday morning.