Serving One's Country: Youth Corper Shot Dead.

A National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member has been shot dead in Akwa Ibom State.

A statement issued on Monday by the police in the state confirmed the Corps member was shot on Sunday in Eket by unknown assailants who were on a motorcycle.

The police spokesperson in the state, Bala Elkana, said the late Corps member was at Akanimo Street with other Corps members whom he went visiting when he was shot.

The police didn’t disclose the victim’s name but said he was serving at a public school at Nung Obong in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area of the state.

“The Commissioner of Police in the state, Adeyemi Ogunjemilusi, has deployed a special force from the State Criminal Investigation Department to Eket to investigate the killing.

“The police chief, who is said to have visited the crime scene, assured that those behind the killing would be apprehended and brought to justice,” the PPRO said.

Gerrard ‘sick’ at Coutinho sale

Steven Gerrard has reacted with ill disguised unhappiness at the transfer of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona.
The Liverpool legend and club Under-18s manager made no attempt to hide his feelings at his disappointment that Coutinho has joined the Spanish club in the third most expensive deal in football history.
Asked for his feelings on the £145million transfer while working as pundit for BT Sport for the Crystal Palace v Brighton FA Cup clash on Monday night, Gerrard replied: “I’m still digesting it, [I feel sick], yeah.
“I’m not surprised. I know the club did everything they could to keep him and they fought very hard to keep him until the summer.”

“I’m still digesting it, as a Liverpool fan…”@rioferdy5: “You feel sick?” ????

“Yeaaaah…” ??
Steven Gerrard discusses Philippe Coutinho’s transfer to Barcelona… ???? 

Masquerade Uses Statue Of Jesus Christ For His Performance. See Reactions

This is when Christianity/religion meets tradition. A heated debate has been sparked online after a masquerade was seen using the statue of Jesus Christ for his performance in the eastern part of the country. While some are of the opinion that this is an insult on the church for trying to desecrate its mode of worship, others are arguing that this is not Jesus Christ but just a statue.

Online users have reacted differently to this shocking development.

Mane Is Happy To Be Back (And So Are We)

Sadio Mane returned Saturday two weeks ahead of schedule after a hamstring injury, and boy did he show how ready he is.

Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

One of the subtle but most impactful changes ahead of Saturday’s meeting with West Ham was the early return of Sadio Mané. After having picked up a hamstring injury during last month’s international break, the winger wasn’t scheduled to return until after the upcoming break. That changed this week when he resumed full training and was listed as a starter an hour before kick off.

"I am very happy to be back because it was not easy," Mané told BBC Sport following the match.

"There's no excuse for me now - I was injured but I was always working hard."

Senegal are set to replay one of their qualifying matches after a referee was found guilty of match manipulation that led to their 2-1 defeat at the hands of South Africa. The replay is set to take place on November 10th, in South Africa, with the final qualifier for Senegal’s group happening four days later in the country’s capital.

"It's going to be tough because we know how South Africa is, even when they are not in good form," continued Mané.

"We respect them but we also know we have quality and we have a great team and I think we can do it."

Mané has proven himself instrumental in not only Liverpool’s success, but Senegal’s as well. After missing a vital penalty that kept Senegal from the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year, the winger is now desperate to make amends and help the Teranga Lions qualify for the first time since 2002.

"Everybody knows what it means for the country - especially the fans - and I think it will be a dream for us and hopefully God will help us to qualify," the winger said.

While the gnawing fear of another international injury will always be in the back of everyone’s minds, Mané has shrugged off the possibility.

“Every player would love to play until the end of the season without injury. It's part of football so we accept it and move forward,” Mané said

Jürgen Klopp even mentioned the possibility in his post-match presser, and seemed less apathetic.

“"It's the most difficult time for me but I have no problem with international games," he said.

"We are happy for Senegal if they can go to the World Cup, and they need Sadio Mane for this and I understand it.

"He's fit to play - the only thing I would ask for is if they can make it in the first game it would be cool if he could come back and could make the preparations for our game against Southampton. I cannot decide things like this, I don’t even try, but we are in contact.”

Either way, Sadio Mané had made himself an important piece of Liverpool’s puzzle and every minute he’s fit is a strength for both club and country.