With a reported new $100 million equipment deal in his pocket, and a gleaming new wedding ring on his finger, life on and off the golf course seems pretty rosy for Rory McIlroy.
Thursday, 11 May 2017
The CIA has just set up a unit to deal with North Korea
The CIA has established a Korea Mission Center to address "the nuclear and ballistic missile threat posed by" North Korea and its unpredictable leader, the US intelligence agency announced Wednesday.
A 'white hot' Trump stewed over Comey's fate
President Donald Trump kept his decision to fire FBI Director James Comey extraordinarily close to the vest in the 48 hours leading up to the stunning announcement, people close to the White House said, before ultimately concluding that Comey "was his own man" and could not be trusted in a role so pivotal to the presidency.
Fifa ratifies nine African World Cup places
the decision to give Africa nine automatic places when the World Cup expands to 48 teams in 2026.
Wednesday, 10 May 2017
Australian soldier killed in training incident
An Australian soldier has died during a training exercise in the Northern Territory.
The man was taking part in a "routine" activity at the time, the Department of Defence said. It did not give details of the incident.
The army has suspended all training exercises involving combat brigades while it reviews safety procedures, officials said.
It is the second death of an Australian soldier in training since last week.
Trooper Stuart Reddan, 21, was killed by a falling tree branch on 4 May while travelling in an armoured vehicle in Queensland.
'Great sadness'
The latest incident happened on Wednesday at the Mount Bundey training area near Darwin, the department said.
"He received immediate first aid at the scene and was transported to the Royal Darwin Hospital for treatment," a statement said.
"The soldier was subsequently pronounced deceased."
Relatives of the soldier, who has not been named, have been notified.
Defence Minister Marise Payne expressed "great sadness" over the soldier's death and sent sympathies to his family.
"Whether on deployment or while training, the men and women of the Australian Defence Force undertake hazardous activities to ensure our safety and security," she said.
Racism And What Students Should do
Racism “is more than bullying,” says Terrence James Roberts. He’s a psychologist in Pasadena, Calif. Racism is a prejudice that persists because significant swaths of society either share this attitude, condone it or refuse to challenge it.
Article - RAPE
It is troubling enough that such a small proportion of reported rapes make it to court, worse still that so few victims come forward in the first place.
Monday, 8 May 2017
Nigeria Chibok girls: Parents learning if daughters among those freed
Obama warned Trump about hiring Michael Flynn
Barack Obama warned newly elected President Donald Trump against hiring Michael Flynn as national security adviser, the White House has confirmed.
Sunday, 7 May 2017
ARSENAL ENDS MANCHESTER UNITED UNBEATING RUN
Arsenal ended Manchester United's 25-match unbeaten run in the Premier League and kept up their hopes of securing a place in the top four.
North Korea 'detains US citizen Kim Hak-song'
North Korea says it has detained a US citizen on suspicion of "hostile acts" against the state.
Macron wins French presidency by decisive margin over Le Pen
The pro-EU centrist Emmanuel Macron has won the French presidency in a decisive victory over the far-right Front National leader, Marine Le Pen, and vowed to unite a divided and fractured France.
Saturday, 6 May 2017
Controversial Verratti goal helps PSG keep pressure on Monaco
A hotly contested goal by Marco Verratti helped Paris Saint-Germain to a comfortable 5-0 win over bottom club Bastia on Saturday as the reigning champions kept the pressure on Ligue 1 leaders Monaco.
6-yr-old creates books to teach about black indigenous cultures
A 6-year-old girl and her mother have created a coloring book that educates young children about black indigenous cultures around the world while exploring the histories of native-born black people in Africa and America.
Anthony Joshua and other painful misses for Nigerian sports
The victory of Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua over Ukranian veteran world champion, Vladimir Klitschko, which saw to his retention of the International Boxing Federation (IBF) heavyweight title, as well as the addition of the World Boxing Association (WBA) belt to his medal chest came as good and bad news to Nigeria and Nigerians.
NAFDAC destroys N105m fake products
• Wants Life Sentence For Drug Counterfeiters
Fake products from Benue and Nasarawa States worth over N105 million were yesterday, destroyed by the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
Fake products from Benue and Nasarawa States worth over N105 million were yesterday, destroyed by the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
NIGERIA- 82 Chibok girls exchanged for Boko Haram suspects
The Nigerian government late Saturday said the 82 Chibok schoolgirls freed by Boko Haram were exchanged for some suspected members of the terror group held by the authorities.
City trash Crystal Palace to go third
- A dominant performance from Manchester City saw them comprehensively beat Crystal Palace 5-0 on Saturday to move up to third on the Premier League table.Manchester City 5 Crystal Palace 0 Silva scores second-minute opener Kompany with emphatic finish De Bruyne puts City in command Sterling and Otamendi compete rout
Women development and poverty reduction in Lagos
In Nigeria, effort to give women a better deal has always been on the front burner. Generally, the Nigerian woman is untiringly industrious and strives as hard as the man. Sadly, she is rarely acknowledged as a significant contributor to society’s sustenance.
I don’t have to make peace with Wenger – Mourinho
Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, has insisted he does not need to make peace with long-time rival, Arsene Wenger, when he takes his side to Arsenal on Sunday.
The two coaches have endured a frosty relationship, since Mourinho first arrived in England as Chelsea manager in 2004.
EXCLUSIVE The WBC will do ‘whatever it takes’ to make Anthony Joshua-Deontay Wilder
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman speaks to John Dennen about Anthony Joshua and the fight he wants to see
Novak Djokovic has sacked his entire team of support staff
ELEVEN months after winning the French Open and capping the greatest Grand Slam run in modern tennis history, Novak Djokovic hit the reset button on his career, firing longtime coach Marian Vajda and the rest of his team after a stunning career free fall that’s seen him suffer the biggest upsets of his career, lose his spot at No. 1 after having the biggest lead in ATP rankings history and seemingly lose all the confidence and mental fortitude that helped make him the best tennis player in the world.
Pochettino not giving up on title yet
Mauricio Pochettino insists Tottenham are still fighting for the Premier League title despite their on Friday Night Football.
Friday, 5 May 2017
Suspended NIA boss’ wife bought Ikoyi flat with $1.6m cash – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday named Mrs. Folashade Oke as the owner of Flat 7B, No. 13, Osborne Road, Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos, where the sums of $43,449,947, £27,800 and N23, 218,000 were recently recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
What Marcus Rashford Told Me Before Scoring Stunning Free-kick, Paul Pogba Reveals
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has revealed that Marcus Rashford told him he was going to score the free-kick that gave them an advantage over Celta Vigo in the semifinal fixture of Europa League.
UEFA is trying to make penalty kick shootouts more confusing with new rules
UEFA is hoping to make slight changes to the current penalty kick shootout format in the near future. Soccer's European governing body will test the new system at the men's and women's European U-17 Championships next month.
Actress breaks silence on domestic violence in her marriage
Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has claimed that her husband Lanre Gentry has been physically assaulting her.
Mercy Aigbe has opened and written an open letter to her husband Lanre Gentry to deny he has never physically assaulted her.
Nigeria: Chocolate City Music Signs Yung L
Chocolate City Music has signed raving Nigerian music sensation, Yung L to its imprint.
Yung L, real name Christopher Omenye, is a member of G.R.I.P Music, a group he pioneered alongside Endia, J.Milla, and producer, Chopstix.
Report: FIFA agrees to reduce Lionel Messi World Cup qualifiers ban for Argentina
Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi will have his four-match ban reduced, boosting his country's chances of qualifying for next year's World Cup, according to a televised report by Hernan Castillo of ESPN FC in Argentina.
China's first big passenger plane takes off for maiden flight
After about 90 minutes in the air the plane landed safely back at Pudong airport in Shanghai.
The plane is a key symbol of Beijing's soaring ambitions to enter the global aviation market.
The jet by state-owned firm Comac has been planned since 2008 but the flight was repeatedly pushed back.
MAN UTD'S NEW LION! KING RASHFORD CONQUERING EUROPE IN ZLATAN’S ABSENC
The 19-year-old gave a performance of real class and leadership against Celta Vigo as United edge closer towards Europa League glory
MAN UTD'S NEW LION! KING RASHFORD CONQUERING EUROPE IN ZLATAN’S ABSENCE
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