Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso provided a brief update on the fitness of key midfielder Moises Caicedo following their 2-1 Premier League defeat to Arsenal on Sunday (September 6).

The West Londoners were without the 24-year-old for their trip to the Emirates, with Romeo Lavia and Reece James filling in in central midfield.

Caicedo made his return from a slight knock in the previous win over Brighton but was forced off after just 14 minutes having seemingly exacerbated the issue.

Speaking to reporters after the game, Alonso admitted that he had rushed Caicedo back and gave a brief update on the midfielder’s fitness.

When asked about a timeframe for his return, Alonso responded: “Not longer term but it is about assessing the risk. Probably last week we took him too early and I don’t want to take the same mistake again.”


Chelsea face Leeds in the League Cup on Wednesday (September 9), with Caicedo unlikely to feature.

The Bursar of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Nasiru Marafa, has been shot dead while returning from Gusau, Zamfara State.

The university announced his death in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its Registrar and Secretary to Council, Oladipo Ajayi.

According to the university, Marafa was reportedly shot while returning from Gusau, although the university did not disclose where the incident occurred or provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

“The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the Governing Council, Management, Senate, Staff and Students of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), regrets to announce the sudden and untimely passing of the University Bursar, Mallam Nasiru Marafa,” the statement read.

The university described Marafa as a “dedicated and committed staff member” who served the institution in various positions of responsibility during his career.

It said he was appointed Bursar of the university in September 2026, where he assumed the role with “a strong sense of duty and commitment to the advancement of the University.”

NOUN described his passing as a “profound loss” to the institution, adding that his death has thrown the university community into mourning.

“The entire University community mourns the passing of a distinguished colleague, dedicated administrator and valued member of the NOUN family,” the statement posted on the school’s X handle read.

The university extended its condolences to Marafa’s immediate family, relatives, friends, colleagues and others affected by his death.

It also said further information concerning his burial arrangements would be communicated once details were released by the family.

As of the time of this report, no further details had been provided on the circumstances of the shooting.

Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola has opened up about how she is surviving her worst days.

It was reported that the movie star, in an emotional video, revealed that her YouTube channel has been experiencing technical issues.

Toriola said she had cried in private and promised herself not to cry in public, but it’s taking a toll on her.

In a follow-up post, she said she has never needed love, light, and hugs like she has these past days. According to her, she is presently running on Faith.

“I have never needed love and light, hugs the way I have in these past days.
I am presently running on Faith, vibes and Insha Allah.
If I go back to factory settings after all this is over, don’t use WhatsApp update; kill me o.
My software has been through a lot”.

The Nollywood star had sought answers about her strange behaviour. In an Instagram post, she revealed that she was always unhappy and sad around strangers. Wumi questioned whether she had collected witchcraft and wasn’t aware of it.