THE INTENSIFIED REPORT

Steven Gerrard has been appointed new coach of Aston Villa following the dismissal of Dean Smith, the club announced on Thursday. Gerrard guided Glasgow Rangers to the Scottish Premiership title last season, finishing the campaign undefeated in the league. The 41-year-old has attracted many admirers in the game for his work in transforming the fortunes of the Glasgow giants while also implementing an attractive, attacking style of football. Gerrard, who enjoyed a glittering playing career with Liverpool and England, joined Rangers in 2018 following a spell as an Academy Coach at Liverpool.

The trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has been adjourned till January 19 and 20, 2022. This was after he appeared before Justice Binta Nyako Federal at a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday.

Popular Ghanaian cleric, Rev Obofour has asked men to divorce their wives if they are troublesome.  The cleric said this while having a conversation with junior Pastors in his church during a TV program. Rev. Obofour stated that men should divorce their wives if they are giving them trouble, because there are many pretty women out there.  He also advised wives of pastors not to entertain excuses from their husbands who always find reasons to avoid them in bed.

And yet again, Ghislaine Maxwell has been denied bail for the 4th time since the Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse case. A judge on Tuesday again, November 10, refused to let British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell trade a jail cell for home detention, citing previous rulings that the nature of charges alleging Maxwell recruited teenage girls for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse and her ability to flee make it impossible to let her out. It was the fourth time that U.S. District Judge Alison J. Nathan has rejected a bail application for Maxwell, 59. Previous applications were also twice rejected by a Manhattan federal appeals court. Nathan made the rejection in a two-page order in which she also promised that Maxwell will be transported from her Brooklyn federal jail to her trial “in a way that is humane, proper, and consistent with security protocols.” The judge said lawyers for the Metropolitan Detention Center assured these protocols in a sealed letter. One of Maxwell’s lawyers comp

 A couple sued a California fertility clinic for switching their embryo with another couple's during in vitro fertilization treatment, resulting in each couple giving birth to and raising the other's baby for months before discovering the mistake. In a complaint filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday, Daphna and Alexander Cardinale accused California Center for Reproductive Health of breach of contract, medical malpractice and negligent infliction of emotional distress, seeking an unspecified amount of money damages. Daphna Cardinale gave birth to a girl in 2019, but her husband immediately suspected something was wrong because the baby did not resemble either of the parents, according to the lawsuit. Two months later, the couple obtained a DNA test confirming the child was not related to them. The Cardinales then contacted the clinic through a lawyer, and the clinic eventually told them that another couple had been given their embryo and had given birth to t

Former governor of the Central Bank and candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Chukwuma Soludo, has been declared winner of the Anambra governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The Returning Officer of the Anambra governorship election, Prof Florence Obi, declared him the winner at the Anambra INEC office in Awka, the state capital this morning, November 10. According to Obi, Soludo polled a total of 112,229 votes to beat his closest rival, Valentine Ozigbo of the Peoples Democratic Party, who polled 53,807 votes, and Andy Uba of the All Progressives Congress who polled a total of 43,285 votes. Ifeanyi Ubah of the Young Progressive Party who polled 21,261 votes came fourth.

Prince Harry has stated that the term  'Megxit' which is used to describe the decision by him and his wife Meghan to quit their royal duties, was a misogynistic term. He said on Tuesday while speaking by video on a panel called "The Internet Lie Machine," organized by U.S. technology and culture magazine "Wired," that  the word was an example of online and media hatred. "Maybe people know this and maybe they don’t, but the term Megxit was or is a misogynistic term, and it was created by a troll, amplified by royal correspondents, and it grew and grew and grew into mainstream media. But it began with a troll,” Harry said. He did not elaborate. Harry and Meghan, formally known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, moved to California last year to lead a more independent life. Harry has said that part of the reason for their departure was the racist treatment of Meghan, whose mother is Black and whose father is white, by the British tabloid media.

Former Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte, has been appointed as the new coach of English side Tottenham Hotspur, following the sack of Nuno Espírito Santo. Tottenham Hotspur today made the announcement via their official website. "We are delighted to announce the appointment of Antonio Conte as our Head Coach on a contract until the summer of 2023, with an option to extend," the statement reads. Antonio said: “I am extremely happy to return to coaching, and to do so at a Premier League club that has the ambition to be a protagonist again. “Tottenham Hotspur has state-of-the-art facilities and one of the best stadiums in the world. “I can't wait to start working to convey to the team and the fans the passion, mentality and determination that have always distinguished me, as a player and as a coach." Antonio has won titles in Serie A, including a hat-trick of Scudettos with Juventus, the Premier League and also managed Italy, leading the Azzurri to the quart

The Nigerian Army on Monday said suspected Indigenous Peoples of Biafra members were responsible for the wanton destruction of properties in Izombe Community of Oguta Local Government Area of Imo state on October 8. Residents had accused soldiers of shooting a youth of the community identified as Chukwunonso Iherue during a heated argument that led to his death. The youths were said to have mobilized and attacked the soldiers, resulting in the alleged killing of two soldiers and the burning of vehicles. The soldiers were said to have reinforced and stormed the community in a reprisal attack and allegedly killed many residents and burnt houses. On October 13, the Imo state governor, Hope Uzodinma urged the Army to sheath its sword following an alleged invasion of the community. However, while giving an update on the operations of the Exercise Golden Dawn, Still Waters, and Enduring Peace launched on October 4, the Director of Army Media Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nw

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned till January 20, 2022 hearing on the suit filed by the Coalition of Northern Groups seeking a referendum to determine the fate of Biafra and other separatist organisations in Nigeria. The adjournment came as Justice Inyang Ekwo could not sit due to official engagements. The CNG had in June dragged the National Assembly and the Attorney-General of the Federation to Court, asking the it to compel the defendants to halt the ongoing constitutional review exercise and in its place, conduct a referendum to determine what determines Nigeria and who populates it. The spokesperson of CNG, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, told journalists after the adjournment that the court could not sit and the suit was subsequently adjourned. Suleiman said, “What we are doing is to save the country, ourselves and future of the country, because these people are becoming violent already. Most of the people engaged in this activity are below 50. “So, if we allow our l

Popular socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for money laundering.  The Anambra-born club owner, who arrived the headquarters of the EFCC at Jabi, Abuja, at about noon on Monday, is currently being interrogated by operatives of the commission. Though allegations against the socialite were sketchy as of press time, a source disclosed that his case borders on alleged money laundering and tax fraud. The source said, “Obi Cubana was arrested and brought to the EFCC headquarters on Monday afternoon over allegations of money laundering and tax fraud. He is being grilled by detectives as we speak.” The EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, said he has yet to be briefed on the development. Obi Cubana made headlines in July when he hosted an ostentatious burial for his mother in Oba, Anambra State, in which over 200 cows were reportedly killed. The lavish display of wealth set tongues wagging with