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Mother of talented Nigerian musician and lawyer, Folarin Falana but better known as, Falz, has revealed that her son does not go to church. Due to this act of her son, Funmi Falana, disclosed that she is really bothered. Falz mom made this revelation at the release of his much anticipated album, Moral Instruction. An album which sheds more light on the social ills affecting the country. Funmi said: “Folarin, you don’t go to church and I am bothered. I hope you would start going to church this year.” According to Punch, Falz also gave reasons why he does not go to church. The singer disclosed that he has the right to practice any religion he desires. He added that it is true it’s been a while he went to church but he is still a Christian. READ ALSO: Moral Instruction: Nigerians react as Falz releases music album Falz said: “ I have nothing against the church or going to church; everyone has the right to practise the religion they desire but personally, as a Christian, it has

- Premier League side Everton are interested in the signing of Chelsea star Michy Batshuayi - He is also a transfer target for French club Monaco after his loan move to Valencia was terminated - Everton manager Marco Silva wants the Belgian to help his team this season in English topflight Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi has emerged as a transfer target for Premier League giants Everton who wants the Belgian star. Everton gaffer Marco Silva wants the 25-year-old Belgium international this month after his loan at Spanish club Valencia was terminated. According to the latest report by UK Sun, Everton want the signing of Michy Batshuayi on loan with a view to a £40m permanent move. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' READ ALSO: Tottenham striker Harry Kane voted 2018 England player of the year French club Monaco had agreed to take the Belgium international until the end of the season but Chelsea blocked the deal

Each year, Christmas and new year holidays bring magic to thousands of children and their families. It’s a season that celebrates loved ones, friends and families. Unfortunately, many kids in Nigeria have no one to cater or provide for them. Today, there are 8 million children in orphanages around the world without families of their own. Last year, Sigma Pensions kicked off a campaign tagged Dear Sigma Santa where the public was asked to nominate orphanage homes across Nigeria to receive complimentary gifts and aid. Based on the nominations, the team visited the orphanages below bearing gifts and spending time with the children. 1. Anawim Home, Gwagwalada, Abuja 2. Zunye Chldren Orphanage Home, Abuja 3. Christ Treasured Royal Orphanage, Bako, Gwagwalada, Abuja 4. Adonai Orphanage and Widow Center, Kaduna 5. Children of Mary Orphanage & Motherless Babies Home, Benue 6. Home of God’s Grace Orphanage, Agbowa, Ikorodu-Lagos 7. Hakinos Orphanage, Ikorodu-Lagos 8. JKS Orphanage

- The APC chapter in the U.S has reacted to the visit of PDP's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar's visit to America - Abubakar had on Thursday, January 17, visited U.S, 12 years after he left office as Nigeria's vice president - Ronke Ekwensi, the national secretary of APC in U.S. chapter, however, described Atiku's visit to America as illegal The All Progressives Congress (APC) chapter in the U.S, has described as illegal the visa granted by the U.S to the presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar. Premium Times reports that Abubakar entered the United States on Thursday, January 17, his first in 12 years, on a trip billed for meetings with Nigerian business elite in Washington D.C. and a stop at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for off-record briefing on Nigeria’s economic matters. Legit.ng gathered that the APC U.S in a statement signed by Ronke Ekwensi, national secretary of APC U.S. chapter, on Thursday, January 17, said that A

- Mesut Ozil is looking forward to be included in Arsenal’s starting line-up against Chelsea - The 30-year-old missed Gunners last three games, including last weekend's defeat by West Ham - Arsenal are six points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea in the Premier League log Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil has informed club boss Unai Emery he is fit and ready for selection to tackle Chelsea in Saturday’s top-of-the-table Premier League clash at the Emirates. The 30-year-old Ozil missed Gunners last three games, including defeat by West Ham, is reportedly battling with knee and back injuries. READ ALSO: Anthony Martial close to penning new five-year deal at Old Trafford Arsenal are six points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea and a defeat at the Emirates would not do their quest to finish in the Champions League spot though the league any good. Italian news outlet Corriere dello Sport claim Emery has informed Ozil that he will be surplus to requirement in the summer and, must get se