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

  • 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
This is the greatest rivalry in women’s tennis — a feud which flows as powerfully off the court as on it. Bound at the top of the game by an obvious mutual antipathy are Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova, who face each other in a highly-charged semi-final at Wimbledon today.
Williams, 33, is the more physically powerful, with a ferocious temper and the mindset of a battling champion. However, she cannot compete with Sharapova’s media-friendly combination of blonde Siberian beauty and sponsor-friendly image control — which has meant Sharapova, 28, has waltzed away with a fortune of £125 million and counting.
Added to that, Sharapova’s boyfriend, Grigor Dimitrov, was once Serena’s lover. It’s an awkward situation given that the two women spend 20 weeks a year in close proximity on the tennis tour — all the while ignoring each other, or throwing out coded barbs. We put the queens of tennis head to head . . .
Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova will face each other today in a highly-charged semi-final at WimbledonSerena Williams and Maria Sharapova will face each other today in a highly-charged semi-final at Wimbledon
Serena Williams (left) and Maria Sharapova (right) will face each other today in a highly-charged semi-final at Wimbledon 

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
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
Cheeky: The model flashed the flesh in her all-black ensemble

B’Haram has destroyed 850 churches, says PFN

Boko Haram sectThe 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.
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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.

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.
Watch out Kim! Kendall Jenner shows delectable derrière's are in the genes as one of the faces of Calvin Kleins latest underwear campaigns.
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
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 
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 
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.
Drama: The Montecito home 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 
Aspiring model? Photos show the scantily dressed future Queen shooting suggestive glances into the lens
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

Stunning: Rochelle Humes was seen enjoying a working break in Mallorca as she stunned in sexy swimwear

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
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
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).


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


Earth Angel: Candice Swanepoel showcased her taut tummy while leaving ModelFit in Manhattan's Nolita neighbourhood on Wednesday

Earlier that day, Candice was seen rocking a sleeveless top and tidy top-bun with her Ray-Ban shades.
'I have a sunglasses obsession,' Swanepoel admitted to Us Weekly last month. 
'I have to look the other way when I walk past a Sunglass Hut! I’m a big fan of Ray-Ban, and my new favorite pair are Miu Miu.'  



Tuesday 30 June 2015

Chibok girls killing, working for Boko Haram – Report


Abducted Chibok girls
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

  • Men shared their frank opinions on female body hair
  • They hate women who have facial hair and some even pay for partner's wax
  • Some believe a woman should have no hair below her eyebrows
  • 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'
    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
    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)
    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
    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.
    Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology, Dr. Bukola Saraki
    Dr Bukola Saraki
    Details later..

    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
    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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)
    Buhari explained how fuel supply was in excess during his time as Petroleum Minister and Military head of state.
    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.