Monday 16 September 2013

Signs of End Time : 95 Year Old Gay Man Marries His 65-Year Old Gay Partner

An elderly military couple married at their veterans home the day before yesterday, Sept. 13 in the center’s first gay ceremony. 95-year-old World War II veteran, John Banvard, married his partner, 67-year-old Gerard Nadeau, who served in Vietnam. The two have been together for 20 years, but had to wait until the recent Supreme Court decision to legally tie the knot. The wedding held on Saturday at their home with few friends in attendance.

Jonathan Meets Obama And Become The First Nigerian Leader To Ring The NYSE Closing Bell

President Goodluck Jonathan is going to the United States to meet President Barak Obama and become the first Nigerian leader to ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on September 23. In his mission, he will be accompanied by a range of Nigerian ministers led by the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

Enyimba Clinches Federation Cup for the Third Time.

With scores leveled at 2-2 after 90 minutes of top class football in the final match of the 2013 Federation Cup, Enyimba of Aba triumphed over Warri Wolves 5-4 on penalties to clinch the oldest Nigerian cup tournament for the third time on Sunday.
 
First timers, Wolves impressed about 10,000 spectators at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, in the first-half, but Enyimba returned into the fray in the second period. Sibi Gwar came close to getting an early lead for the Elephants when his shot was well kept out by goalkeeper Odah after seven minutes and 10 minutes later, his effort from the edge of the box was wide off the mark.

Galatasaray Can Beat Real Madrid – Drogba

Didier Drogba is hopeful that Galatasaray can upset Real Madrid in Tuesday’s Champions League encounter in Istanbul.
“Madrid are a great club with some great players. Football is a game of 11 against 11 on the pitch, though, so why would we not be able to spring a surprise,” he was quoted as saying by AS. “We can make our fans go crazy with the way we play.

BOXING: Floyd Mayweather Defeats Alvarez, Remain Unbeaten

Floyd Mayweather retained his unbeaten record with a stylish victory over Saul Alvarez at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Mayweather improved to 45-0 with another dazzling display of artistry as he made the previously undefeated ‘Canelo’ appear ponderous at times.
‘Money’s superior defensive skills were as sharp as ever as he landed his power shots before retreating out of range, although the judges weren’t as impressed as most observers.

Kokomaster: An Article On D’Banj, Written By The New York Times

You know, I’ve always told people who kept on hating on D’banj that, I personally think he made the right business choice when he left Mo’Hitz, and you can see it’s paying off.
Famous magazine, The New York Times did a review of his latest album, DKM and here is what they had to say: -

Wenger showers high praise on Arsenal target

Arsenal were reportedly linked on more than one occasions this summer with Marseille defender Nicolas N’Koulou. Although, other English clubs are reported to be monitoring his situation, the interest from Arsenal seems genuine.

Tottenham to make sensational January swoop for AC Milan star

Tottenham Hotspur have signed seven players in the transfer window taking their total expense over £100 million. But, they have sold their talisman winger Gareth Bale for about £86 million and considering other players they’ve sold like Steven Caulker, William Gallas, Scott Parker and Tom Huddlestone, the entire money has almost been recouped.

What Arsenal, Spurs and Liverpool topping the table tells us about the Premier League

After round four of the Premier League we have both the North London clubs and Liverpool sharing same points at the top of the table. And Liverpool may well go three points above of the two London clubs, should they win against Swansea tonight at the Liberty Stadium.

Are City really better than United this season?

Majority of the journalists and bloggers had tipped Manchester City as the firm favourites to win the title or at least finish above Manchester United this season. It was obvious though. For the first time in the history of Premier League, Manchester United will be without their legendary Sir Alex Ferguson – skepticism are bound to exist.

Ronaldo to earn £580,000 a week in new contract at Real Madrid

Finally the wait is over. Cristiano Ronaldo has committed the rest of his playing career at Real Madrid after signing a five-year-contract, which will keep him at the Spanish club until 2018.

Swansea v Liverpool preview: Sturridge fit, Moses to start for the Reds?

Liverpool will take on Swansea City on Monday night at the Liberty Stadium in the Premier League looking to cement their position at the top of the table. The Reds have made a dream start to their season having won all their three matches so far.

Wayne Rooney finally gets his wish at Manchester United

It was nice to see Wayne Rooney starting against Crystal Palace this weekend. The Manchester United’s maverick star had picked up a nasty head injury that forced him out for England’s World Cup qualifiers and a trip to Anfield before that, but he was fit enough to play with a head-band on Saturday. And he looked sharp as well, scoring a magnificent goal with a finely taken free-kick, as United won comfortably 2-0 against Palace at Old Trafford.