Saturday 1 November 2014

FC Barcelona v Celta Vigo: Barça run into wall (0-1)

FC Barcelona, wanted desperately to get back to winning and Lionel Messi was looking to make history at Camp Nou, but excellent goalkeeping from Celta’s Sergio Álvarez and some unlucky breaks did in the hosts, who now have to rely on help to stay atop the standings.

Tesco customers to be paid £43m after blunder by firm's banking arm

Tesco is paying a total of £43million to ­thousands of its customers after loan errors.

The banking arm of Britain’s biggest retailer has apologised to customers who failed to receive statements on time.

2015: Jonathan warns against ‘do or die’ politics

President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday urged political office seekers to shun desperation, saying that their ambitions should never be ‘do or die’ in the interest of the nation.

Ex-Military President, Babangida returns from medical treatment abroad

A former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida, has returned from medical treatment at a German Hospital.

Nigerian military “studying” new Shekau video on ceasefire, Chibok girls

The Nigerian military says it is studying the video released Friday by Abubakar Shekau, the Boko Haram leader supposedly killed by security forces, where he dismissed claims of a ceasefire deal with the government and dashed hopes of the return of school girls abducted by his group since April.

Full transcript of Shekau’s latest video on ceasefire deal, Chibok girls

Below is the full transcript of the video clip released by “killed” Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau. He spoke in Hausa but his speech was translated to English by Premium Times reporter, Ola Audu.

Military steps up air bombardment to tackle Boko Haram- DHQ

CREDITS: PREMIUM TIMES
Three days after the extremist Boko Haram sect overran the commercial town of Mubi in Adamawa state, the Nigerian military says it has intensified deployment of troops and equipment around the area.

Premier League: Arsenal beat stubborn Burnley 3-0 to move into top four

Alexis Sanchez scored twice as Arsenal moved into the top four courtesy of a 3-0 victory over a resilient Burnley.
Alexis Sanchez celebrates his goal
CREDITS: SKYSPORTS
The Gunners were frustrated for 70 minutes at the Emirates as they were unable to make their vastly superior possession count against a well-drilled Clarets side.

Chelsea 2-1 QPR: Jose Mourinho critical of Blues display

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says he did not "enjoy" the Blues' 2-1 win over QPR , saying his side were "not fantastic".

Cristiano Ronaldo's 17th league goal of the season helped Real Madrid defeat Granada to move top of La Liga. 0-4


Ronaldo put the visitors ahead after only two minutes with a low finish after Karim Benzema's square pass.

Woman shot dead near Arsenal football ground


A man has been arrested after a woman was found shot dead close to Arsenal’s football ground.

Fanatics sink to a new low: Shocking photograph shows ISIS supporter getting a BABY to kick the severed head of a Syrian soldier

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT


A sickening photo has emerged social media showing a toddler kicking the severed head of a dead soldier in Syria.

The toddler's father is believed to be an avid Islamic State supporter and is wearing a camouflage military style baseball cap on his head. 

The father can be seen smiling with delight in the photo as he watches his innocent child kick the severed head.

Leaning over, the bearded man, wearing a short white thobe, appears to be helping his young child to raise their small leg and kick the rotting head of the dead body. 

At least one person, wearing three quarter length jeans can be seen watching the horrific scene.

The severed head, which is too gruesome to show in full detail, appears to be several days old.

It appears to be the head of a dead prisoner, although it is hard to distinguish his features due to the heavy decomposition of the face. 

The face has also suffered a deep wound, suggesting the victim had been militated with a knife.

Premier League: Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois targets domestic and European double

Thibaut Courtois

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has set his sights on a domestic and European double in his first full season at the club.

The Belgium international came agonisingly close to the feat last season in Spain with Atletico Madrid.  

Premier League: Jose Mourinho says his Chelsea team is 'not perfect'

Jose Mourinho
Manager Jose Mourinho says he is content with Chelsea’s current position across all fronts but insists his side can still improve.

The Blues are top of the Premier League and unbeaten in the division, as well as top of their Champions League group and through to the quarter-finals of the Capital One Cup.

Dan Foster Talks About His Only Regret And His Relationship With Linda Ikeji

Dan Foster
Dan Foster, Nigerian-based American On-Air Personality, who has three kids with different women, revealed in an interview published in Punch that his only regret was in 1999.

Karen is Karen and I am me - Lilian


Lillian, Nigeria’s representative who was booted out just after two weeks at the ongoing Big Brother Hotshot has said that she wouldn’t really know why she was evicted.

Why Mrs Rooney doesn't want to live next to houses like the one SHE grew up in: Wayne and Coleen object to plans for affordable homes near their sprawling £5m mansion

The North-South divide is blurred in Prestbury, where the multi-millionaire footballers of the two great Manchester clubs make their homes.

There is a scent in the air as you drive along its sunken lanes, not only that autumnal blend of burning wood and rotting leaves — but of money.

This Cheshire village, a few miles north of Macclesfield, is one of the richest places outside the South-East of England — part of a triangle of wealth formed with the nearby settlements of Wilmslow and Alderley Edge.

“Killed” Boko Haram leader, Shekau, in new video; denies ceasefire deal; says Chibok girls ‘married off’


Abubakar Shekau, the Boko Haram leader supposedly killed by Nigerian security forces, appeared in a new video released Friday, dismissing claims of a ceasefire deal with the government and dashing hopes of the return of school girls abducted by the group since April.

Reps set for showdown over move to reconvene House

The Peoples Democratic Party members in the House of Representatives and their All Progressives Congress colleagues are set for a showdown over alleged plan by the PDP caucus to reconvene the House next Tuesday.

2015: Mark lobbies state PDP chairmen over consensus govs

There are indications that the Senate President, David Mark, is putting intense pressure on the state chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party to pick the party’s governorship candidates for the 2015 election through consensus.

Friday 31 October 2014

Suspect arrested and charged over death of South Africa captain Senzo Meyiwa

A man has been arrested and charged with the murder of South Africa football captain Senzo Meyiwa.

ATP Paris Masters: Tomas Berdych qualifies for World Tour Finals as Milos Raonic remains in the hunt

Tomas Berdych
Milos Raonic kept alive his hopes of reaching the ATP World Tour Finals by knocking Roger Federer out of the Paris Masters.

Gareth Bale still doubtful for Champions League clash with Liverpool

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale remains doubtful for Tuesday's Champions League visit of Liverpool after being ruled out of the weekend clash with Granada.

Lawmaker sacks wife for contesting his seat

The 2015 general election might have claimed its first “family” victim, as a serving member of the Bayelsa House of Assembly, Hon. Ebamugha Empere has thrown out his wife for daring to contest for the same ticket against him on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Canada restricts visas amid Ebola scare

TORONTO (AP) — Canada has joined Australia in suspending entry visas for people from Ebola-stricken countries in West Africa in an attempt to keep out the disease.

Novak Djokovic defeats Andy Murray in ATP Masters quarter-final in Paris

Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic defeated Andy Murray in straight sets to book his place in the semi-finals of the BNP Paris Masters on Friday.

Two boys whose father was a passenger on MH370 become the first people to sue Malaysia Airlines over the missing jet tragedy

Malaysian lawyer Arunan Selvaraj, center, who filed a lawsuit against Malaysian Airlines on behalf of two boys whose father was on ill-fated MH370, speaks to journalists outside a courthouse in Kuala Lumpur
A Malaysian family on Friday sued the government and beleaguered national carrier for negligence in the mysterious disappearance of flight MH370, in what is believed to be the first lawsuit filed over the disaster.

Keshi confirmed as Super Eagles coach, calls up IK Uche for AFCON qualifiers

Stephen Keshi
Stephen Keshi has officially been reinstated as the Super Eagles coach and he has recalled Ikechukwu Uche to his squad, that will play South Africa and Congo in the remaining two Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches.

PDP ‘mad’ at Deputy Speaker for privately hosting Tambuwal

CREDITS: DAILYPOST
There are ongoing reports that President Goodluck Jonathan and the leadership of the ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) are unhappy with the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, for privately hosting Speaker- Aminu Tambuwal barely 24 hours after the Speaker defected from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday.

P​olice officer accused of attempting to steal ​firearms kills self in detention

Late Nanbol Audu
Nanbol Audu, a police armament officer in Kaduna State, who was arrested while reportedly attempting to steal firearms from the command’s armoury (Read), has committed suicide.

Federal govt to relocate original inhabitants of Abuja in 2015

Smart Adeyemi
Original inhabitants of Abuja are to be relocated to their permanent site in 2015, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory, Smart Adeyemi, has said.

Premier League: Steven Gerrard could leave Liverpool in summer to further playing career

Steven Gerrard
CREDITS: SKYSPORTS
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says he will leave Anfield for another club in the summer if he is not offered a new contract.

Nigeria protests maltreatment of citizens over Ebola; names 22 culprit countries

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Aminu Wali, on Friday protested the continued discrimination and profiling of Nigerians by some countries over the outbreak of the Ebola disease in West Africa.

Premier League: Manchester City's David Silva out for up to a month

Injured David Silva
David Silva will miss this weekend’s Manchester derby after being ruled out for three to four weeks through injury.

Diego Costa is set to feature in Mourinho's Squad against Queens Park Rangers

Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho is able to name Diego Costa in his squad for tomorrow’s home game against Queens Park Rangers, and welcomes what he describes as a fantastic selection problem.

Bomb Kills Nine People, Injures 37 Others In Gombe

CREDITS: CHANNELSTV
As at the time of this report, "five females and four males have died after an explosion went off in Gombe State", sources at the Nigeria Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, have said. 

Tambawal, APC Drag FG To Court Over Removal Of Security Aides

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal and his new party All Progressive Congress (APC) have filed a suit against the Federal Government and six others before the Federal High Court in Abuja over attempt to declare his seat vacant and withdrawal of his security aides.

FG sacks four PTDF directors

The appointments of four management staff of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund were terminated on Friday by the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources.

El-Rufai accuses FG of plot to kill Tambuwal

El-Rufai
A former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and Deputy National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress,  Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, in Kaduna on Friday said the withdrawal of the security details of the Speaker, House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, was a plot by the Federal Government to eliminate him(Speaker).

Spain boss Del Bosque continues Costa row

Del Bosque
Spain manager Vicente del Bosque says he will remain 'stubborn' over the selection of Diego Costa.

Diego Costa

Missing World Cup could cost me Ballon d'Or - Ibrahimovic

The striker believes 2013-14 was the best season of his career but accepts not being in Brazil this summer could count against him

Russian politician says Apple CEO Tim Cook 'should be banned' from country after coming out as gay because he could bring 'Aids, Ebola or gonorrhea'

Apple CEO, Tim Cook
Russian Anti LGBT campaigner Vitaly Milonov
A Russian politician says Apple CEO Tim Cook 'should be banned' from entering the country after he came out as gay for the first time.

Pregnant Alicia Keys gets a loving pat on the bump from husband Swizz Beatz at Keep A Child Alive gala

Alicia Keys had that pregnancy glow at this charity fundraiser, thanks in part to husband Swizz Beatz.

The It's On Again singer got the loving treatment as she and the hip hop artist arrived to the 9th annual Keep A Child Alive Black Ball in New York City on Thursday.

ATP Paris Masters: Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic win through to quarter-finals

Roger Federer
Roger Federer defeated home favourite Lucas Pouille in straight sets to reach the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters.

Burkina Faso Army Dissolves Government

The chief of Burkina Faso's army has dissolved the government and said that a transitional government will be formed. The announcement came shortly after the president reportedly declared a state of emergency.

Nigeria 2015: PDP gives incumbent governors automatic tickets

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has announced automatic tickets for its governors seeking second terms in office.

Chinedu Ubachukwu emerges GUS 11 winner

Chinedu Ubachukwu
Against all odds, 24-year-old Chinedu Ubachukwu, yesterday, emerged the winner of this year’s edition of Gulder Ultimate Search.

Synagogue building has no approval, says commissioner


The Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Develpoment, Oluwatoyin Ayinde, has said that the collapsed six-storey building of the Synagogue Church of All Nations has no government approval.