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Chelsea Boss Rosenior Slams Arsenal Over “Disrespectful” Warm-Up Incident Before Carabao Cup Clash

Chelsea Boss Rosenior Slams Arsenal Over “Disrespectful” Warm-Up Incident Before Carabao Cup Clash

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Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has accused Arsenal of showing a lack of respect during the warm-up ahead of their Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg clash at the Emirates Stadium. Rosenior was visibly angry before kick-off and was caught on Sky Sports cameras confronting members of the Arsenal camp, shouting: “That’s your half – that’s your ******* half. ******* stay there.” Chelsea later exited the competition, losing 4–2 on aggregate. Broadcast footage showed a member of Arsenal’s coaching staff entering Chelsea’s half of the pitch during the warm-up, an action Rosenior admitted disrupted his team’s preparations. Speaking on Thursday via Sky Sports, the Chelsea boss clarified that his frustration was not aimed at Arsenal’s players but at what he described as a clear breach of football etiquette. “It wasn’t the players,” Rosenior said. “I’m respectful. When you warm up, you have your half and the other team has theirs. I’ve never asked my team or my coaches to encroach on the opposition’s territory.” He explained that Arsenal’s presence interfered with Chelsea’s routine. “In that moment, I didn’t think it was right where they were operating. They were affecting my lads’ and staff’s warm-up. I asked them, maybe not politely, to stay in their half.” Rosenior dismissed suggestions of mind games, insisting his reaction was purely about respect. “I’m not here for mind games. It’s just about what I think is right. There are certain etiquettes in football, and I always try to be as respectful as possible.” Despite the heated exchange, Rosenior played down any lingering issues with Arsenal and praised their manager, Mikel Arteta. “I don’t have any problem with anyone at Arsenal. They have a fantastic manager. Mikel Arteta is someone I have a lot of respect for.” He concluded by reiterating his stance: “It was just that, in that moment, I didn’t feel that respect was shown to my team.”

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North Korea Executes Citizens for Watching ‘Squid Game’

North Korea Executes Citizens for Watching ‘Squid Game’

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People caught consuming South Korean entertainment in North Korea are facing brutal punishments, including public execution, according to a new report by Amnesty International. The human rights organisation revealed that North Korean authorities have executed citizens for watching popular South Korean TV shows such as Squid Game, listening to K-pop stars like BTS, or accessing any foreign media labelled “reactionary.” The report notes that even children are not spared from punishment. Testimonies from defectors indicate that schoolchildren are sometimes forced to witness executions as a deterrent against engaging with banned content. While individuals from wealthy or politically connected families may bribe officials to escape severe penalties, poorer citizens reportedly bear the full weight of the law. Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director, Sarah Brooks, described the situation as extreme repression. “Watching a South Korean TV show can cost you your life, unless you can afford to pay,” she said. Brooks added that the system not only suppresses access to information but also fuels corruption. “The authorities criminalise access to information in violation of international law, then allow officials to profit off those fearing punishment. This repression, layered with corruption, disproportionately harms those without wealth or connections,” she stated. Despite the risks, South Korean media continues to circulate underground in North Korea. Popular dramas such as Crash Landing on You are reportedly watched in secret across the country. Amnesty cited accounts claiming that individuals caught watching Squid Game or listening to K-pop have been executed. One widely reported case from 2021 involved a student who smuggled Squid Game into the country from China and was sentenced to death by firing squad. Radio Free Asia also reported that the student sold copies of the series to classmates. One buyer reportedly received a life sentence, while others were sent to hard labour camps for several years. Analysts say the themes explored in Squid Game—economic inequality, debt, and survival under harsh systems—deeply resonate with people living under the rule of Kim Jong Un. The crackdown is enforced through North Korea’s “Law on the Elimination of Reactionary Thought and Culture,” introduced in 2020, which targets foreign books, films, and music, particularly content from South Korea. Amnesty warned that the law has effectively transformed the country into an “ideological cage,” where access to outside information is treated as a capital offence rather than a fundamental human right.

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Former NEXIM MD Robert Orya Sentenced to 490 Years for ₦2.4bn Fraud

Former NEXIM MD Robert Orya Sentenced to 490 Years for ₦2.4bn Fraud

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced former Managing Director of the Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), Robert Orya, to a cumulative 490 years in prison over a ₦2.4 billion fraud case. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) confirmed the conviction in a statement shared on its official X handle on Thursday, February 5. According to the commission, Justice F.E. Messiri found Orya guilty on all 49 counts brought against him. Orya, who headed NEXIM between 2011 and 2016, was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment on each of the 49 counts, following successful prosecution by EFCC counsel, Samuel Ugwuegbulam. “The EFCC, today, February 5, 2026, secured the conviction of Robert Orya, a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (2011–2016), for a fraud of about ₦2.4 billion,” the statement said. Justice Messiri’s ruling marked the conclusion of a long-running trial, with the court holding that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.

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Men must ejaculate 21 times monthly to reduce prostate cancer risk – Daddy Freeze

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Popular media personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, also known as Daddy Freeze, has claimed that men must ejaculate 21 times monthly to reduce prostate cancer risk The veteran radio host made the claim during a recent livestream with Caterefe. “I won’t encourage masturbation, but if a man doesn’t ejaculate up to 21 times monthly, he could be setting himself up for possible prostrate cancer,” he claimed. Daddy Freeze’s claim sparked a debate on social media after a clip from the interview went viral, with many refuting his claim. Read some of the reactions below Pharm. Greatman wrote, “The claim that men must ejaculate 21 times a month to avoid prostate cancer is not true. “There is no fixed number that guarantees protection. Some studies suggest that more frequent ejaculation may be linked to a slightly lower risk, but this is only an association, not a rule or treatment.” Rhine_sto said, “Turning nuanced research into a numeric command is how misinformation spreads. There’re studies suggesting a correlation between frequent ejaculation and a lower risk of prostate cancer, but it’s not a medical prescription and 21 times a month is not a rule doctors give patients.” Hunter_Guide1 commented, “Daddy Freeze said men should ejaculate 21+ times a month to lower prostate cancer risk, and he’s not totally wrong. “A big 2016 Harvard study (32,000+ men) found guys who release that often had ~20-31% lower risk than those doing it only 4–7 times a month. “It’s correlation, not a guarantee. Age, genes, family history, and lifestyle matter way more. Still, frequent release might help flush things out and reduce inflammation nice bonus if you’re already active. Real prevention: eat well, exercise, don’t smoke, get checked when it’s time

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Peter Obi Can Never Be President, Opposition Is Power – Fayose

Peter Obi Can Never Be President, Opposition Is Power – Fayose

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Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose, has voiced strong disappointment over the state of Nigeria’s democracy, describing the opposition as weak and ineffective. In a video shared on X, Fayose criticised what he called the collapse of the country’s political and electoral systems, arguing that genuine democratic competition no longer exists. According to him, emerging political platforms stand little chance of success, insisting that leadership outcomes are now determined by selection rather than popular vote. “ADC is dead on arrival. Peter Obi can never be president. Nobody can be president again unless they select you,” he said. Fayose faulted the Senate’s refusal to approve key electoral reforms, as well as what he described as the erosion of judicial independence, warning that these factors have stripped Nigerians of any meaningful opposition. “Electoral reform is gone. Even the initiatives that Jonathan started have been thrown into the dustbin. No more BVAS,” he lamented. Describing the situation as both a personal and national tragedy, Fayose said the current state of affairs reflects a generational failure. “This is the saddest day of my life. Our generation were unable to change this. We lost the country,” he stated. He also decried the deterioration of public services, including healthcare, policing, and customs operations, blaming political leadership for the widespread dysfunction. Urging Nigerians to accept the political reality, Fayose added, “We lost it. We lost Nigeria. Nigeria is gone. Just fighting is just stressing yourself at this juncture.” His comments come amid public reactions to the Senate’s passage of the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Reenactment) Amendment Bill 2026. The upper chamber declined to approve an amendment that would have made electronic transmission of election results mandatory. In response to the backlash, Senate President Godswill Akpabio clarified that lawmakers did not scrap electronic transmission entirely but only rejected making real-time transmission compulsory, leaving the provision optional under the law.

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Man Who Attempted to Assassinate Donald Trump Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

Man Who Attempted to Assassinate Donald Trump Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

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A U.S. court has sentenced Ryan Wesley Routh, 59, to life in prison for attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump during a golf outing in Southern Florida in 2024. Routh was convicted over the incident at Trump’s golf course in West Palm Beach, where a U.S. Secret Service agent spotted the barrel of a rifle protruding from nearby bushes. The agent opened fire, prompting Routh to flee before he was arrested a short distance away. In her sentencing decision, Judge Aileen Cannon said the seriousness of the offence justified a life sentence, noting that Routh had spent months planning the attack, showed a willingness to kill, and expressed no remorse for his actions. Although Routh pleaded not guilty, he chose to represent himself throughout the trial, which began in September. His behaviour in court was frequently erratic, including making unrelated political references and issuing unusual statements that repeatedly forced the judge to intervene. Prosecutors told the court that investigators recovered a semi-automatic rifle with a scope and extended magazine from the location where Routh had been hiding. Jurors also heard that he left behind documents detailing places Trump was expected to visit, along with a note describing the act as an assassination attempt. Routh’s lawyer has confirmed plans to appeal the verdict. The Florida incident marked the second attempt on Trump’s life in 2024, following a separate shooting at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania earlier that year, which resulted in casualties and injuries, including to Trump himself.

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Tinubu Orders Deployment Of Army Battalion to Kwara After Deadly Kaiama Attack

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President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State following a deadly overnight attack on Worro community by suspected Boko Haram terrorists.   The directive, which also includes the appointment of a field commander and the immediate commencement of a military operation tagged Operation Savanna Shield, was disclosed on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.   The President said the battalion would spearhead efforts to contain the attackers and protect vulnerable communities in the area.     Tinubu condemned the attack, describing it as “cowardly and beastly,” and said the assailants deliberately targeted defenceless civilians.   He noted that the victims were killed after resisting attempts to indoctrinate them with extremist ideology.     He directed relevant federal and state agencies to work together to provide relief to affected residents and ensure that those responsible for the attack are apprehended and prosecuted.   The President also condoled with the families of the victims, as well as the people and government of Kwara State, and prayed for the repose of the souls of those killed.   Tinubu assured residents of Kaiama and neighbouring communities of the Federal Government’s commitment to restoring security and preventing a recurrence of such attacks.

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Omotola Jalade Dismisses Rumoured Feud With Genevieve Nnaji

Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Dismisses Rumoured Feud With Genevieve Nnaji

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Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has addressed long-standing rumours of a rift between her and fellow screen icon Genevieve Nnaji, insisting there was never any real conflict between them. Speaking during an interview on Yanga FM, Omotola clarified that while the public often believed the two actresses were at odds, the perception was largely fueled by fan narratives and industry hype rather than any personal dispute. According to her, people do not necessarily have to be close friends to coexist peacefully, stressing that she and Genevieve maintained cordial communication behind the scenes. “Na them start the quarrel before we know say we dey quarrel,” Omotola said, explaining that fans and observers created the rivalry narrative long before the actresses were even aware of it. “There was no quarrel.” Responding to a question about whether there was ever a prolonged fallout between them before they appeared together in EJ, Omotola dismissed the idea, noting that they spoke normally off camera. She compared the situation to how fans often pit popular music stars against each other, describing herself and Genevieve as early examples of such manufactured rivalries in the entertainment industry. Omotola added that while some tension was inevitable due to competition and public comparisons — such as debates over who was the “hottest” actress at the time — these were misinterpreted as personal conflicts. “We were young, everybody dey do her own thing,” she said, emphasizing that the so-called feud was more about industry pressure and public perception than any genuine animosity between them.

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