- Williams and Sharapova face each other in a highly-charged semi-final
- The American is the more physically powerful with a ferocious temper
- But the Russian is richer - thanks to her sponsor-friendly image control
- Deep rivalry was made more awkward by fact both loved Grigor Dimitrov
Thursday, 9 July 2015
The most bitter cat fight in tennis: One's a human volcano, the other's an ice queen. And BOTH loved the same man. As they duel on Centre Court today, the venomous truthabout Serena and Sharapova
Nothing to hide! Chrissy Teigen dons see-through black blouse revealing lace bra after sharing photo of husband John Legend's naked bum
She recently shared a nude snap of her husband John Legend.
But Chrissy Teigen couldn't let her beloved beau steal all the spotlight.
Candid: The 29-year-old model shared this picture of her husband John Legend on Instagram on Tuesday |
Cheeky: The model flashed the flesh in her all-black ensemble |
B’Haram has destroyed 850 churches, says PFN
The President, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Dr. Felix Omobude,
has revealed that about 850 churches have been destroyed, with many
people killed and injured through the activities Boko Haram in the
northern part of the country.
Omobude stated this on Tuesday during a visit to the Oyo State chapter of the association, at the Rehoboth Cathedral, Oluyole Estate, Ibadan.
He was assisted during the visit by the founder of Sword of the Spirit Ministries, Bishop Wale Oke; Oyo State chairman of PFN, Bishop Taiwo Adelakun (of Victory International Church) and other clergies.
While
condemning the renewed insurgents’ suicide bombings and other attacks,
coupled with the heavy casualties being recorded, Omobude urged the
Federal Government to rise up to the task of defending the citizens from
the Islamic fundamentalists.
Omobude stated this on Tuesday during a visit to the Oyo State chapter of the association, at the Rehoboth Cathedral, Oluyole Estate, Ibadan.
He was assisted during the visit by the founder of Sword of the Spirit Ministries, Bishop Wale Oke; Oyo State chairman of PFN, Bishop Taiwo Adelakun (of Victory International Church) and other clergies.
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Watch out Kim! Kendall Jenner smolders in latest Calvin Klein lingerie campaign showcasing her pert derrière in racy thong
She has been working it on the catwalk as a model for Chanel.
And
now Kendall Jenner has showed off she has earned her lingerie modelling
stripes too as the face of Calvin Klein’s new campaign, which the
company is calling the return of ‘The Original Sexy.’
The 19-year-old smolders for the camera in her smalls, pouting provocatively in the shots by photographer Mikael Jansson.
Add Watch out Kim! Kendall Jenner shows delectable derrière's are in the
genes as one of the faces of Calvin Kleins latest underwear campaigns. |
And giving
her sister Kim a run for her money in the bottom stakes, in one shot she
can be seen displaying her bottom in a semi see through thong.
Delectable derrière's
clearly run in the family as Kendall's pert posterior almost draws all
the attention away from the underwear she is in.
In another photo Kendall stares directly into the lens, her brunette locks tousled around her face.
Good company: Joan Smalls also starred in the shoot |
The Dude wants out! Jeff Bridges lists his Montecito villa for $29.5million
Couple: Jeff Bridges and his wife Susan Geston are seen together at a February 2015 showbiz event |
Fun in the sun: Jeff Bridges' home also comes with a pool surrounded by flora |
- The Montecito home includes about 9535 square feet and is located on about 19.5 acres
- The home, called Villa Santa Lucia, comes with five bedrooms and five bathrooms
- A guest cottage, a combined home theater/music recording studio, a guest house, and a groundskeeper's unit are also located on the property
- Kenny Loggins sold the residence to the Bridges in 1994
Jeff Bridges' California villa is on the market for $29.5 million - giving you a chance to snap up Hollywood luxury.
The
home, located in Montecito, includes about 9535 square feet and is
located on about 19.5 acres, according to its online listing.
Flourishes: Villa Santa Lucia, as it's called, features tile roofing.
Outside, a tree is planted in the middle of a courtyard on the property |
From party girl to future Queen: Old footage of Denmark's Kate-lookalike princess shows her trying her luck in modelling, enjoying nights out with friends - and taking lessons in walking like royalty
- Photos give a glimpse into Princess Mary's life before she met Prince Frederik in 2000
- They show her life as a university student, advertising executive and keen traveler and backpacker
- The photos and footage also reveal the then Mary Donaldson as an aspiring model and actress
- Footage also shows the future Queen of Denmark attending lessons to learn how to walk and talk like a princess
- Photos depict the former Tasmanian as a party girl and with an active social life
Before
Crown Princess Mary met Prince Frederik 15 years ago, she was very
different to the graceful and immaculate role model she is today.
The
fun-loving Mary Donaldson was active on the Australian social scene and
lived a very normal life, studying commerce and law at the University
of Tasmania before moving on to work in advertising in Melbourne and
Sydney.
Photos
taken in the years prior to the Princess marrying Prince Frederik in
2004, reveal a lifestyle that is a far cry from how she currently
lives.
She's Xtra hot! Rochelle Humes puts her incredible physique on display in sexy scarlet bikini for swimwear shoot in Spain
The end of The Affair: Six reasons why the Dominic West-Ruth Wilson thriller was a cop-out and a con, by Jim Shelley
The end of The Affair was such a cop-out and a con it didn't even put us out of our misery.
After ten episodes of the thriller set in the Hamptons, viewers were still none-the-wiser about who killed Scotty Lockhart.
Unsatisfying end to the characters' stories: Alison Lockheart (Ruth
Wilson) and Noah Solloway (Dominic West) sadly ended up with improbably
or inconsistent behaviour after 10 episodes |
The
unconvincing 'cliff-hanger' that served as the finale meant the whole
series was a waste of time - effectively little more than just a teaser
for the second season.
Bit of a let-down: The end of The Affair was such a cop-out and a con it didn't even put us out of our misery, says Jim Shelley
True, the
closing scene of the series saw the male protagonist (Brooklyn teacher,
writer, and adulterous husband Noah Solloway) being arrested for murder.
But even this only convinced you it almost certainly wasn't him. If it
was, why didn't the writers just say and create a brand new 'Affair' for
the follow-up (in the manner of 'True Detective').
As
much as Noah contrived to act like the guilty party and provide
evidence for the detective investigating the case, it was transparently
circumstantial.
Most of his behaviour was at worst just improbable or inconsistent – which was the most consistent thing about him.
The same went for his female counterpart (Montauk waitress, grieving mother, and unfaithful wife Alison Lockhart).
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Candice Swanepoel showcases her taut tummy in sports bra while leaving ModelFit in NYC with trainer Justin Gelband
Candice Swanepoel showcased her taut tummy while leaving ModelFit in Manhattan's Nolita neighbourhood on Wednesday.
The 26-year-old supermodel was still carrying her pink yoga mat, post-workout, as she hopped into a waiting car.
The
South African stunner was certainly dressed for action in her black VSX
sports bra, grey marbled leggings, and blue Champion trainers.
Not an inch to pinch! The 26-year-old supermodel was still carrying her
pink yoga mat, post-workout, as she hopped into a waiting car |
'I have a sunglasses obsession. I have to look the other way when I walk
past a Sunglass Hut!' Earlier that day, Candice was seen rocking a
sleeveless top and tidy top-bun with her Ray-Ban shades |
Tuesday, 30 June 2015
Chibok girls killing, working for Boko Haram – Report
Missing
Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram have been brainwashed into
killing and torturing the terror group’s other prisoners, it has been
revealed.
Other
women who were captured by the Islamist group claim they were held in
the same camp as some of the kidnapped schoolgirls, who are now carrying
out killings on behalf of their captors.
Amnesty
International said it is aware that out of the 276 girls abducted from
from their boarding school by the Islamist groups more than a year ago,
some of 219 still missing have been forced to fight for Boko Haram.
Monday, 22 June 2015
Tamara Ecclestone shows off her trim figure in a white bikini as she hits the beach in the Bahamas with baby Sophia in tow
It’s her
ninth holiday so far this year and Tamara Ecclestone appeared to be
enjoying every single minute of her time in the glorious sunshine in the
Bahamas.
The
brunette beauty was pictured enjoying a fun-filled day on the beach
with her husband Jay Rutland and their adorable daughter Sophia.
Like mother, like daughter: One-year-old Sophia was clad in a swimsuit closely reminiscent of her mum's |
Britney Spears shows off bikini body as she visits her Louisiana hometown with beau Charlie Ebersol
Britney Spears spent Father's Day on a boat in Lousiana with boyfriend Charlie Ebersol.
The
pop superstar showed off her stunning bikini body in a yellow two-piece
for a photo she shared on Instagram with the caption: 'So nice to be
home! Nothing like Louisiana boys.'
The 33-year-old is seen grinning at the camera as she poses with Ebersol, 32, whom she's been dating since late last year.
Good time: Britney Spears and beau Charlie Ebersol spent part of Sunday boating on a lake near her family's Louisiana home |
Emilia Clarke looks stunning in intricate black and white dress as she attends Terminator premiere with Arnold Schwarzenegger
Emilia
Clarke attended the premiere of Terminator Genisys with Arnold
Schwarzenegger on Sunday wearing a beautiful black and white dress.
The 28-year-old looked stunning as she walked the red carpet at the event in Berlin, Germany.
Better together: She was joined by her co-star Arnold Schwarzenegger,
who look suave in a black suit and crisp white T-shirt, left unbuttoned
at the top |
With
her dark hair, which appeared to have been recently cut, tucked behind
her ears, the beautiful figure-hugging gown clinched in at the waist and
showed off her slender frame.
Oh, it feels so good!': Big Brother's Nick gets into a lather as he shares intimate moment in the bath with Harry Amelia
She has long been affectionate with men in the house.
So
it's probably not surprising that Harry Amelia chose to take that a
step further - by sharing a bath with Nick Henderson on Sunday's
episode of Big Brother.
The
19 year-old was seen wearing just his underwear as he jumped in the tub
with the 22 year-old exhibitionist, who was naked, in what's possibly
the series' most provocative scenes, this season.
Letting it all hang out! Harry Amelia chose to share a bath with Nick
Henderson on Sunday's episode of Big Brother - raising eyebrows among
tenants |
Exhibitionist? Harry was happy to flaunt her cleavage in what's possibly
the series' most provocative scenes of the latest Big Brother season |
Kylie Minogue displays her famous derriere in a spangly scarlet bodysuit and thigh-high boots as she dazzles in cabaret-inspired ensembles at BST festival
She often tops polls charting the world's most desirable pop stars.
So
it came as no surprise that Kylie Minogue reigned supreme at British
Summer Time on Sunday in array of sexy cabaret inspired outfits.
Showing
off her cheeky side, the 47-year-old ensured that her famous asset was
on display as belted out the biggest hits from her 27 year career at
London's Hyde Park.
Red Blooded Woman! Kylie Minogue flashed her world famous derrière at British Summer Time on Sunday |
The ultimate sister act! Kendall and Kylie Jenner wear the same striped swimsuit as they lounge by the pool
They separate themselves with their varying street styles.
But
Kendall, 19, and Kylie Jenner had no problem looking more like twins on
Sunday, donning the same swimsuits as they soaked up the sun near a
private pool.
Kylie,
17, took to Instagram to share a snap of the two, along with their pal
Lauren Perez, matching in chic white and pale pink striped one-pieces
while sitting on the edge of the large pool.
Pool party: Kylie Jenner, right, posted this picture of herself, sister
Kendall Jenner, left, and pal Lauren Perez, middle, all wearing the same
white and pale pink swimsuits |
Zayn Malik is 'planning to cut ties with Simon Cowell in order to pursue a rap career with the help of 50 Cent'
All eyes are on Zayn Malik as fans wait to see what musical direction he will take as a solo artist.
And
the former One Direction star might be opting for a surprising switch
in gear as reports have emerged claiming that the star could be eyeing
up a rap career.
According
to the Sunday Mirror, Zayn is allegedly planning to leave his deal with
Simon Cowell’s label, Syco, in order to sign a new deal with American
hip-hop artist, 50 Cent.
Career change: Former One Direction star Zayn Malik might be opting for a
surprising switch in gear as reports have emerged claiming that the
star could be eyeing up a rap career |
Monday, 15 June 2015
Buhari orders release of N4bn to fight B’Haram
PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI |
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday
said he had directed that $21m out of the pledge of $100m which Nigeria
made to the Multinational Joint Task Force be released within the next
one week.
Buhari disclosed this at the 25th AU
summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. He chaired the Peace Security
Council at the event.
He said he gave the directive based on
the decision of the recent extraordinary summit of the Lake Chad Basin
Commission and Benin that $30m should be immediately made available to
the MNJTF which is saddled with the responsibility of fighting Boko
Haram.
The President said although the sect
had extended its reach to Nigeria’s neighbours, its activities were not
limited to them because terrorism is a global phenomenon.
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He said the global nature of terror required all countries to act in partnership by waging war against agents of evil.
Winners pastor kidnapped during prayers in Calabar
the church premises |
THE Senior Resident Pastor of Winners
Chapel, along IBB Way in Calabar, Cross River State, Mr. Seyi Adekunle,
was on Saturday, abducted by yet-to-be identified kidnappers, who
stormed the church premises around 8pm.
The development created confusion among
members of the church, who had gathered at the church to pray for the
success of the Sunday service.
The confusion, according to an
eyewitness, stemmed from the fact that the church is located next to the
headquarters of the Airport Division of the Nigeria Police in Calabar,
but it took officers and men of the division 30 minutes to arrive at the
church after they were contacted for an emergency.
The eyewitness, who craved anonymity
because of the sensitive nature of the crime, told Southern City News on
Sunday that three armed kidnappers entered the church building
unnoticed during the prayer session while a fourth person, who was
masked, identified the pastor in the midst of the praying group.
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She
said Ademola was immediately cornered by the abductors and taken away
after he was identified, adding that it was likely that the masked
person that identified the pastor was familiar with the church.
The source also said that the kidnappers
had their waiting vehicle parked just by the entrance to the church
along the ever-busy IBB Way, directly opposite the Margaret Ekpo
International Airport.
They (suspected kidnappers) reportedly
operated for more than five minutes before zooming off towards the
Goodluck Jonathan Bypass.
Ideally no hair below the eyebrows': From the moustache to bikini line, what men REALLY think about women's body fuzz and how they should be dealing with it
More than half of all women are concerned about excess body hair, ranking it just behind weight gain for body dissatisfaction.
It’s
estimated that one in ten women suffers from excess facial and body
hair - and spend hours laboriously plucking, shaving, waxing and dyeing.
So
is it worth it? Male volunteers were asked to share their views on
female body hair, and it seems that the answer is a resolute 'yes'
One man said: 'I don't like girls with moustaches (just like they don't
like mine!) - I can't handle being tickled by her fur when we kiss' |
'Louis says I look beautiful in everything': Lucy Mecklenburgh reveals fashion bond with her 'quirky' gymnast boyfriend... as she launches new collection online
- Former TOWIE star has launched capsule line with PrettyLittleThing
- She met partner Louis Smith on BBC1 reality show Tumble in December
- The 23-year-old fashion icon said she 'loves' his 'quirky' dress sense
After
dating a series of failed relationships with famous names including
Mario Falcone, Mark Wright and The Wanted's Max George, Lucy
Mecklenburgh seems to have found the real deal in Louis Smith.
The
former TOWIE star may have met the Olympic gymnast on the BBC1
competition Tumble but says the pair have far more in common than just
their love of fitness.
Lucy,
23, who has launched a capsule line with online retailer
PrettyLittleThing.com, confesses the duo can't get enough of fashion and
she 'loves' how her beau of six months dresses.
Former TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh has launched a capsule fashion line with online retailer PrettyLittleThing |
Lionel Richie, 65, looks youthful in a sharp suit as he enjoys a boys' night with Tinie Tempah at star-studded LCM bash
Looking good: Lionel Richie was seen cutting a youthful figure as he
stepped out in central London on Sunday evening alongside Tinie Tempah
(R) |
He may be 65 years old, but - for Lionel Richie - age is clearly just a number.
The veteran singer/songwriter was seen cutting a youthful figure as he stepped out in central London on Sunday evening.
In
fact, the star led a host of sharp-suited men at The Ivy Club, where he
joined Tinie Tempah and a host of other stars at Tommy Hilfiger's
dinner celebrating London Collections Men SS16.
MC Supreme, of Black In America fame, dies age 47 after being hit by suspected drunk driver in Malibu
MC Supreme
best known for his 1990 rap single Black In America died aged 47 on
Saturday after being struck by a suspected drunken driver in Malibu,
California.
Dewayne Lawrence Coleman, known by his stage name MC Supreme, was pronounced dead at the scene of the early morning accident.
He
was sitting with a woman in his parked Honda Civic on a shoulder of
Pacific Coast Highway about 6:20 am when a pickup slammed into his
vehicle, authorities said.
Fatal collision: Dewayne Lawrence Coleman, shown performing as MC
Supreme in 1990, died on Saturday aged 47 after being struck by a
suspected drunken driver in Malibu, California |
Tuesday, 9 June 2015
[UPDATED] Confusion as Saraki emerges Senate President
Senator Bukola Saraki (APC-Kwara Central) has been elected unopposed
as President of 8th Senate by 57 of 108 senators, with 51 senators,
including Senator Ahmed Lawan, absent.
The other senators were at the International Conference Centre, meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, at the time Saraki was declared President.
Details later..
The other senators were at the International Conference Centre, meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, at the time Saraki was declared President.
Dr Bukola Saraki |
Beyoncé shares sweet snap with daughter Blue Ivy, 3, ... amid major fan backlash over plugging her vegan diet and trim figure
On Monday,
she had her Beyhive on the edges of their seat as they eagerly
anticipated her big announcement on Good Morning America.
With
the news turning out to be nothing more than a plug for the vegan diet
she's currently on, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter suffered quite a backlash
from angry fans.
But
taking to her Instagram account before the storm, the 33-year-old
singer posted an adorable snap of herself chilling with her daughter
Blue Ivy.
Mine! Beyoncé posted a cute snap to Instagram on Sunday as she posed with her daughter Blue Ivy Sitting with her feet up on a chair, Beyoncé looks directly at the camera as she holds Blue close. |
Monday, 8 June 2015
Pregnant Kim Kardashian hires nutritionist to help prevent pre-eclampsia attack during second delivery
Pregnant Kim Kardashian has hired a nutritionist to help prevent another pre-eclampsia attack during her second delivery.
'The last pregnancy, I ate a donut every single day, I'm not doing that this time,' the expecting 34-year-old told last Tuesday.
'To be honest, I've had really bad morning sickness, day sickness, night sickness. I can barely get out of bed.'
One Year On: No sign of ISIS advance slowing down
It’s
been exactly a year since the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria began its
rampage through northern Iraq, seizing Mosul and Tikrit in short order
as Iraqi security forces fled south. The group has proved its resilience
since, despite thousands of coalition airstrikes and multiple
battlefronts across a huge area.
ISIS’ most recent successes have come hundreds of miles apart.
Its
capture of Ramadi in Iraq and Palmyra in Syria can be explained by its
tactics and structure, the weakness or exhaustion of opponents and the
support or acquiescence among enough Sunnis in both countries. It may
also have benefited, according to some analysts, from cynical power
plays in Baghdad.
Even
so, taking Ramadi and holding it are two different things. Evidence
from previous battles suggests that ISIS doesn’t do defense as well as
offense, and it is still vastly outnumbered by Iraqi forces. But the
longer ISIS fighters are entrenched anywhere, the more difficult they
are to expel, and the Iraqi Security Forces clearly aren’t capable of
the task alone.
In
Syria, the seizure of Palmyra gives ISIS access to the main roads to
Homs and Damascus and nearby gas fields. It also confirms a shift by
ISIS to focus on territory held by the regime of Bashar al-Assad in
western and central Syria after a series of defeats at the hands of
Kurdish forces supported by coalition airpower in the north.
Saturday, 6 June 2015
3 Teenage MS-13 Gang Members Charged With 'Brutally' Raping 16-Year-Old Girl In New York
The three are accused of approaching the girl and a male friend at a
Brentwood middle school at about 6 p.m. They allegedly robbed and beat
the friend, who then fled the scene. The trio then allegedly told the
girl they had a weapon and forced her to walk about a half-mile to a
secluded area of the Brentwood Country Club golf course. It was there,
prosecutors said, that Cornejo and Escobar raped the girl while Larios
acted as a lookout.
She was later found walking out of the woods nearly naked by golfers, who called police.
She was later found walking out of the woods nearly naked by golfers, who called police.
Floods: President Mahama Declares 3 Days Of Mourning
President John Mahama has declared three days of national
mourning of some 200 citizens who lost their lives in an explosion and
deadly floods in the capital, Accra.
The government has also released GH¢60 million provide relief to the victims and their families.
A twin fire and flood disaster Wednesday night left some two hundred Ghanaians dead.
Many houses were downed; properties destroyed and washed away by torrents of rain that fell for well over three hours.
The floods are said to be the most serious, even worse than the June 4, 1995 flood disaster which also wreaked havoc on the country.
What made Wednesday night’s storm even worse was a fire outbreak at the Goil Filling Station close to the Kwame Nkrumah Circle.
The government has also released GH¢60 million provide relief to the victims and their families.
A twin fire and flood disaster Wednesday night left some two hundred Ghanaians dead.
Many houses were downed; properties destroyed and washed away by torrents of rain that fell for well over three hours.
The floods are said to be the most serious, even worse than the June 4, 1995 flood disaster which also wreaked havoc on the country.
What made Wednesday night’s storm even worse was a fire outbreak at the Goil Filling Station close to the Kwame Nkrumah Circle.
Kenya Charges Five Men Over Garissa Attack
Five men were charged on Thursday in connection with an attack by
Somali Islamist gunmen on Garissa University in northeast Kenya that
killed 148 students, the worst militant attack in the east African
nation in almost two decades.
The assault on Garissa University on April 2, in which gunmen from Somalia’s al Shabaab group stormed in and sought to kill Christian students, has piled pressure on President Uhuru Kenyatta to do more to secure the border and other regions.
The effects of the assault are still being felt in Garissa County, where almost two-thirds of schools have had to shut because students, many from other regions, are not willing to go to school there any more, regional officials said.
The assault on Garissa University on April 2, in which gunmen from Somalia’s al Shabaab group stormed in and sought to kill Christian students, has piled pressure on President Uhuru Kenyatta to do more to secure the border and other regions.
The effects of the assault are still being felt in Garissa County, where almost two-thirds of schools have had to shut because students, many from other regions, are not willing to go to school there any more, regional officials said.
Accra Floods: Property Worth Millions Damaged At Toyota
Properties worth millions of Ghana Cedis are feared to have been
destroyed by the torrential rains that rocked the country on Wednesday.
Joy Business’ Kuuku Abban reports that dozens of vehicles including SUVs, sedans, minivans, etc parked at the garages of Toyota Ghana Company, Rana Motors, among many other auto shops operating along the Graphic Road in Accra have been damaged.
According to him, business activities grinded to a halt on Thursday as managers and workers of these companies count their losses.
Kuuku reports that a blanket of dirty oil has formed a layer over dirty stagnant flood waters around the buildings.
Flood water at the frontage of the companies had reportedly receded but left in its wake a lot of filth yet to be cleared.
A cesspit emptier truck was being used in an obvious attempt to suck out the water.
Managers of these companies declined comment but indicated a meeting is being scheduled on Thursday to assess the damage.
Joy Business’ Kuuku Abban reports that dozens of vehicles including SUVs, sedans, minivans, etc parked at the garages of Toyota Ghana Company, Rana Motors, among many other auto shops operating along the Graphic Road in Accra have been damaged.
According to him, business activities grinded to a halt on Thursday as managers and workers of these companies count their losses.
Kuuku reports that a blanket of dirty oil has formed a layer over dirty stagnant flood waters around the buildings.
Flood water at the frontage of the companies had reportedly receded but left in its wake a lot of filth yet to be cleared.
A cesspit emptier truck was being used in an obvious attempt to suck out the water.
Managers of these companies declined comment but indicated a meeting is being scheduled on Thursday to assess the damage.
Diamond League: Justin Gatlin Wins 100m In New Rome Record
American Justin Gatlin beat Usain Bolt’s Rome Diamond League record with a superb performance in the 100m.
The 33-year-old surged clear of the field to win in 9.75 seconds –
the seventh-fastest time in history – eclipsing Bolt’s 9.76 set in 2012.Gatlin, who has served two doping bans, ran a 9.74 in the opening Diamond League meeting of the year last month.
Olympic champion Sally Pearson suffered a wrist injury as a result of a fall in the women’s 100m hurdles.
The 28-year-old Australian was one of three fallers in the race, won by USA’s Sharika Nelvis in 12.52 seconds, with Briton Tiffany Porter third in 12.69.
Fifa Crisis: ‘Ex-President Mbeki Signed Off On South Africa’s $10m’
South Africa’s sports minister says
the decision to donate $10m (£6.5m) to Fifa to develop Caribbean
football was made by former President Thabo Mbeki.
The payment, which South Africa denies was a bribe to secure the 2010 World Cup, is central to the Fifa scandal.The claim comes after a letter emerged that appears to show officials seeking an indirect route for the transfer.
South Africa’s government said the letter did not contradict its statement that this was a legitimate payment.
It says the cash was to fund the development of football for the African diaspora in the Caribbean and that the reporting of the letter in South Africa’s Mail & Guardian was “regurgitation and sensation”.
The letter was written by then South Africa FA head Danny Jordaan three weeks before the first amount was paid in 2007.
Robert Mugabe’s Stepson Fined For Manslaughter In Zimbabwe
The eldest son of Zimbabwe’s first lady Grace Mugabe has been convicted of manslaughter and fined $800 (£520).
Russell Goreraza knocked down and killed an unidentified man in his car in the capital, Harare, in February.“I regret and want to apologise for the incident,” President Robert Mugabe’s 31-year-old stepson told the court.
The magistrate said he had considered cancelling the accused’s licence and sending him to jail but opted for a fine because of his remorse.
Douglas Chikwekwe said that the fact that Goreraza was a first-time offender had also affected his decision.
The BBC’s Brian Hungwe in the capital, Harare, says many are shocked by the fact that Goreraza did not get a jail term.
Monday, 25 May 2015
You can’t defend these corrupt, incompetent people” – President-elect reacts to fuel crisis
Muhammadu Buhari (Bella Naija) |
President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, while reacting to
the ongoing fuel crisis in the country has faulted the outgoing Goodluck
Jonathan government oil subsidy claims, describing it as fraud.
Speaking in an interview with Daily Trust, Buhari asked rhetorically, “who is subsidizing who?”
He
explained how refineries were built and how fuel supply was in excess
during his time as the Petroleum Minister under Chief Olusegun
Obajanso’s regime and his time as the Military head of state.
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