Monday 6 April 2015

Ronaldo's 24th hat-trick in La Liga, equal with Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo scored five goals, including a first-half hat-trick, as Real Madrid thrashed Granada at the Bernabeu. The world player of the year's first three came within eight minutes following Gareth Bale's opener, putting Real 4-0 up at the break. Ronaldo's fourth came in the second half between two from Karim Benzema. 

Kenya strikes al-Shabab in Somalia after Garissa attack

Kenya's military has launched air strikes against al-Shabab bases in Somalia following an attack on a Kenyan university that killed 148 people. Colonel David Obonyo, a military spokesman, said on Monday that warplanes had attacked positions of the al-Shabab group on Sunday afternoon and early Monday morning.

Cute Husky Says "No" to the Kennel

Blaze, the 11 month old husky is very vocal about not wanted to go into the kennel!

Obama: Iran deal is once in a lifetime opportunity


United States President Barack Obama has defended a framework nuclear understanding with Iran as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to prevent a nuclear bomb and bring longer-term security to the Middle East, insisting the US will stand in defence of Israel.
In an interview with The New York Times, published on Sunday night, Obama argues the risks of a deal are far outweighed by potential gains if it deters Iran's nuclear weapons aspirations, since the US is a far superior military power who can protect its core security interests.

Kenyan university attacker identified as official's son



Kenya's interior ministry has identified one of the al-Shabab gunmen who massacred students at a northeastern university as the son of a Kenyan government official.
Mwenda Njoka, an interior ministry spokesman, said Abdirahim Abdullahi was among four gunmen who attacked the Garissa University College campus on Thursday, killing 148 people.

Nigeria releases detained Al Jazeera journalists



Two journalists held by the Nigerian military since March 24 have been released, the network has confirmed.
Ahmed Idris and Ali Mustapha were allowed to leave the Maiduguri hotel where they were detained, and they have now completed the journey back to Al Jazeera's bureau in Abuja, Nigeria's capital.
"We’re pleased for Ahmed and Ali that their ordeal is over. They’re looking forward to spending some time with their families and loved ones," Salah Negm, director of news for Al Jazeera English, said.

Fire Outbreak At INEC Office In Imo



INEC office in Nwaorubi in Mbaitoli LGA of Imo State was raised down by fire in the early hours of today at about 1.30am.

We Feared Jonathan will Not Accept Defeat – Buhari



Up to the time Professor Attahiru Jega, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, was announcing the results of the March 28 presidential election on Wednesday, fear of uncertainty engulfed the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari.

Five-star Ronaldo is a phenomenon - Benzema



The Frenchman praised the Portuguese's performance against Granada and his fellow Real Madrid team-mate Marcelo echoed his glowing sentiment. Karim Benzema has described Cristiano Ronaldo as a "phenomenon" and lauded his five-goal frenzy as Real Madrid defeated Granada 9-1.