Monday, 16 June 2014
Compare these stations; one in London, the other in Nigeria
Mo gbomoya
This Easter was a very special one for me, my husband and the kids. My husband just got a double promotion at work, a perfect reason to celebrate. We decided to organize an Easter party for close friends at our place, not more than 30 people I estimated.
How wrong I was. As the party started, friends and family began trooping in and suddenly I realized that Nigerians don’t hear party and pass it by. “Cynthia, so you’re having an Easter party? Am coming o! What time is it starting?” That was Amina! “When last did I even see that woman and how did she hear about the party? She’s not even a Christian!” Here was I making preparations for just 30 people, and already, there were guests way over that number seated, and more still on the way. “Nigerians and Mo gbomoyasha!” I grumbled after dropping Amina’s call.
Kalu Uche attend Juliet Mgborukwe's birthday party
Wednesday, 14 May 2014
Countdown to 2014 World Cup in Brazil: Day 30
The
2014 World Cup begins on June 12, when Brazil plays Croatia in the
opening match. Reporters and editors for The Times will count down to
the start of the tournament each day with a short capsule of news and
interesting tidbits.
From
two-thirds of the Benelux countries (Belgium and the Netherlands, but
not Luxembourg) to Spain, Portugal, France and Italy in Europe;
Colombia, Argentina and Chile in South America; and Ivory Coast in
Africa, World Cup squads are taking shape as a sense of urgency sets in
only 30 days from the start of the tournament.
Here is a quick look at some of the roster news from Tuesday:
Colombia
Radamel
Falcao, the Monaco striker who has been sidelined by a knee injury
since January, was included among the 30 players named by Colombia’s
Argentine coach, José Peckerman. According to news media reports,
doctors have given Falcao a 50-50 chance of making the 23-man final
roster, which must be submitted to FIFA by June 2. Falcao scored 70
goals in two years with Atlético Madrid and 11 goals in 19 appearances
in France’s Ligue 1 for his new club, before sustaining the injury. He
struck for 9 goals as Colombia finished fourth in South America’s
marathon qualifying round.
“Falcao
is very important for us, he’s like Lionel Messi is for Argentina,”
goalkeeper Faryd Mondragón told reporters last month. “We are hopeful he
will recover. I think if anyone has the courage and pride to come
through this injury it’s Falcao, and he’s important for us on and off
the pitch.”
Colombia is in Group C with Greece, Japan and Ivory Coast.
Belgium
Coach
Marc Wilmots on Tuesday named a provisional squad that includes two
youngsters who have never played internationally for Belgium: Manchester
United’s Adnan Januzaj and Lille’s Divock Origi. Januzaj only three
weeks ago declared his intention to play for Belgium. Origi is seen as a
possible replacement for the injured Christian Benteke. Origi’s family
is from Kenya, but he was born in Belgium. Januzaj’s family is from
Albania, and he could have played for that country, Kosovo, Serbia and
even England (in a stretch).
“He
is a top talent and has such exceptional qualities, he can play several
positions,” Wilmots said of Januzaj. On Origi, Wilmots said: “He has
great potential. He has Benteke’s profile. It is easy to target him.”
Sunday, 11 May 2014
Ukraine rebels hold referendums in Donetsk and Luhansk
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The BBC's Richard Galpin visited a polling station in Sloviansk
"Self-rule"
referendums have been taking place in Ukraine's easternmost regions,
with pro-Russian separatists claiming a big turnout.
BBC reporters at polling stations in Donetsk and Luhansk
regions spoke of chaotic scenes, no voting booths in places and no
electoral register.At least one person is reported to have been killed by armed men loyal to Ukraine's government.
Ukraine called the vote a "criminal farce" organised by Russia.
Western countries have also condemned the vote. Separatist leaders ignored a call by the Russian president to delay it.
Continue reading the main story
Organisation is chaotic at best. There are no polling booths: people vote at the registration desks. People's details are hastily scribbled on generic forms. There is also a collection for money towards funding the Donetsk People's Republic.
At the scene
At the Primorsky polling station in Mariupol, a large crowd is gathered outside, waiting to vote. There is a crush of people inside.Organisation is chaotic at best. There are no polling booths: people vote at the registration desks. People's details are hastily scribbled on generic forms. There is also a collection for money towards funding the Donetsk People's Republic.
Manchester City crowned Premier League champions with 2-0 victory over West Ham
Vincent Kompany smashes home the second
Manchester City cruised to their second
Premier League title in three years with a comfortable 2-0 victory over
West Ham at the Etihad Stadium.
Needing only a point for glory,
City finally broke through the massed ranks of West Ham defenders in the
39th minute when Samir Nasri's low long-range shot proved too hot to
handle for goalkeeper Adrian.Nigeria kidnap: David Cameron joins "Bring Back Our Girls" campaign
David Cameron and Christiane Amanpour with Andrew Marr
Prime
Minister David Cameron has promised Britain "will do what we can" to
help find more than 200 kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls.
He made the comments as he held a sign bearing the "#Bring Back Our Girls" slogan on the BBC's Andrew Marr show.
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