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Super Eagles of Nigeria and Manchester City football club of England striker Kelechi Iheanacho has reportedly asked the management of Man City for an increase in his salary from about £10,000 per week to £200,000 per week.
The 19 year old Imo state born striker who 3 years ago was still playing for Taye Academy in Owerri, has informed the club through his agents for the bumper salary package, saying he is one of the best strikers in Europe if his goal per minute ratio...

Riyad Mahrez's agent Kamel Bengougam has thrown the Leicester City winger's future in doubt by saying there is a "50/50 chance" the Algerian could leave the King Power Stadium amid reported interest from Spanish champions Barcelona.
Mahrez, 25, has been one of the club's standout performers as his 17 Premier League goals and 11 assists earned him the PFA Player of the Year award and helped his side claim the English league title for the first time....

Former Rugby Player, Henry Fraser actively played the sport with his brothers Will, Tom and Dom until a diving accident in shallow waters at the age of 17 paralyzed him from the shoulders down.
Rather than get beaten by his paralysis, he became a Mouth Painter (as he was only physically able to use his mouth) & has done paintings admired around the world. He shared some of his new paintings via Twitter. ...

The Benin Traditional Council has asked all residents of the state to carry out funeral for their deceased loved ones now as no funeral will be allowed to hold once the burial rites of the late Oba of Benin, Oba Erediuwa is announced. The Iyase of Benin...