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After the Packers released Martellus Bennett as a result of "failure to disclose a physical condition," the Patriots claimed the veteran tight end and now it appears Bennett has been playing with a torn rotator cuff and torn labrum.  The news was first reported by  NFL Network's Ian Rapoport  and later confirmed by  ESPN's Adam Schefter . According to Rapoport, Bennett could try to play through the injury, but if his efforts are unsuccessful the Patriots could put him on injured reserve at "no risk." The  Patriots claimed Bennett , 30, off of waivers just a day after he was  released by the Packers . It will cost New England less than $725,000 to have him on their roster for the rest of the season because of the way Bennett's contract is structured. The veteran played for the Patriots in 2016 and had an integral role in the team's Super Bowl championship season.  In claiming Bennett, the Patriots inherited the three-year, ...

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, said on Thursday the ministry had received applications to operate seven modular refineries in Edo. He said three of the applications were already in approval stage. The minister disclosed this at the Stakeholders Engagement and Enlightenment Campaign in Niger Delta states, organised by the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources, in collaboration with the Edo State Government in Benin. Mr. Kachikwu said the federal government was working to bring development to the Niger Delta region through establishment of modular refineries initiative, gas flare commercialisation programmes and collaborations with the Niger Delta region in the Amnesty Programme. He said establishment of the refineries was private sector driven and the designs, analysis and engineering work for three of the refineries had been done. Mr. Kachikwu commended the oil producing communities in Edo for being peaceful and urged them to continue to fol...

The brother of rapper Nicki Minaj was convicted Thursday of predatory $exual assault after being charged with repeatedly raping an 11-year-old girl at his Long Island home. Jurors delivered their verdict on the second day of deliberations in Jelani Maraj’s trial. The charges carry the potential for 25 years to life in prison when he is sentenced Dec. 14. Maraj, 38, was led away in handcuffs after bail was revoked following his conviction. Maraj did not appear to react when the verdict was read in a Nassau County courtroom. His lawyer said he will appeal. He contended the R@pe allegations were concocted by the girl’s mother as part of a scheme to get Nicki Minaj to pay the family $25 million in hush money, a claim prosecutors called absurd. “We have 50 appealable issues,” David Schwartz said.  “The amount of evidence we have that wasn’t allowed in this case is unbelievable. I’ve never seen anything like it. I am shocked.” The girl, now 14, testified in excruciating de...

On his new single titled “Fia,” Davido subliminally shaded actress and girlfriend of late Tagbo, Caroline Danjuma. The two celebrities had a face-off that led them to the police for resolution. The issue emanated from the Caroline Danjuma’s Instagram post, accusing Davido of being involved in Tagbo’s death. The issue seem to have been resolved by the Nigerian police, with Davido vindicated and Caroline Danjuma embracing peace. But as expected, Davido addressed the issue on his latest single, Fia. His lyrics on the song, seem to be a shade to the beautiful actress. On the song, Davido said: “Caroline save your drama I dont need it, (its) for the soap opera. Holla holla Mr. Olopa I’m not hear to cause wahala o. Hello diva save your drama, you don’t need it in your soap opera o….”

A Nigerian Lady, named, as Favour Onyii has said she is proudly the first person to own the new iPhone X in Nigeria, and her friends are celebrating her on Social Media. Apple officially released the iPhone X, on the 3rd of November as announced during the Apple Event few months back. Her friends then called out ‘Yahoo Boys’ to beat that, as they took to their various snapchat accounts to celebrate her.         " The first Person/Girl to buy Iphone x in Nigeria, She even first yahoo guys that are forming rich Guys, Land Money, 2 Million nor be beans oo onyi you get mind sha. Chai”, her friend wrote on Snapchat ". More shots below

Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State has identified unearned income from rent, rather than productivity, as the major challenge facing Nigeria in terms of its economic development. Aregbesola, who spoke as guest lecturer at the 10th Convocation Lecture of Lead City University in Ibadan, encouraged the Federal Government to directly create 50 million jobs in a move that will turn Nigeria into an economic power in two decades. In the lecture, titled “Evolution of Private University Education and Issues Miscellany in Governance of the Federation”, Aregbesola said: “I will like to posit that we should get 50 million of our compatriots to be working i.e. engaged in productive activities that will bring them at least N25,000 a month. ‘’From this, N1.25 trillion will be generated in the economy every month from real productive engagement,” he said. “These jobs can be created and paid for by ways and means in diverse areas of the economy like agriculture and food production, cloth...

Patrice Evra faces his disciplinary destiny on Friday when he could be sacked by Marseille and heavily sanctioned by UEFA for aiming a karate kick at one of his own supporters. The fiery 36-year-old former Manchester United and Juventus defender was red-carded for his violent reaction to being taunted by Marseille fans during the pre-match warm-up at last week’s Europa League game against Vitoria Guimaraes in Portugal. Marseille and UEFA have both scheduled decisions for Friday with many observers believing that Evra will at least suffer the same punishment handed out to French compatriot Eric Cantona for his flying kick in 1995. Cantona, playing for Manchester United at Crystal Palace, was banned for eight months by the English FA. Evra has already been suspended by Marseille while the club’s fanatical supporters insist they do not want the French international to represent them again. “This Game is Over” said a banner unfurled at the club’s Stade Velodrome home at last w...

Neymar Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar could join Real Madrid but it will be difficult, according to Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata. The Brazil international has again been linked to the La Liga champions, with Madrid captain Sergio Ramos saying the door was open for the 25-year-old. Neymar made a world-record move from Madrid’s fierce rivals Barcelona to PSG in August and has scored 11 goals in 12 games in all competitions for the Ligue 1 giants. Morata, who left Madrid for Chelsea in July, said Neymar joining his former club would be hard – but not impossible. “I think it is difficult because of his past,” the Spain international told El Larguero. “But we have already seen that in Madrid there is no impossible.” Zinedine Zidane’s men are eight points behind rivals and La Liga leaders Barcelona through 11 matches this season.

Dr Abdullahi Ganduje Kano State Government says it has released N294 million, as its counterpart fund, to UNICEF for the purchase of Ready-to-Use-TheR@peutic-Food (RUTF) for the management and treatment of severely malnourished children in the state. The Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, disclosed this in Kano on Sunday during the launching of anti-malarial commodities and other health interventions at the Government House, Kano. “Our government is committed to the plight of malnourished children, it will continue to provide its support toward addressing malnutrition in the state,” he said. He said that the state government was working together with local and international partners to ensure that drugs, medical supplies and consumables were available in every health facility and community, malnutrition. “Our administration is also responsive to the worrisome challenge of malnutrition in Northern Nigeria including Kano, especially among children under five years,’’ he said. ...

Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus is on vacation in Indiana, US. She took to her page to share some pics of herself looking lovely.Nigerians can't wait to watch her film titled #Ghettobread.. Another pic below