Thursday, January 5, 2017

North Korea cannot 'tip' missile with nuclear warhead: U.S. State Department

North Korea continues to pursue nuclear and ballistic missile technologies but the United States does not believe it is in a position to "tip" one of them with a nuclear warhead, State Department spokesman John Kirby said on Tuesday.

Trend continues: Another big star gets a gigantic offer from Chinese soccer league

The Chinese soccer league is looking to strike again. After securing the services of Chelsea's Oscar and Boca Juniors' Carlos Tevez, the league could be on the verge of breaking the world-record transfer fee.

James confirms he will remain at Madrid

James Rodriguez has ended speculation linking him with a move away from Real Madrid by confirming he will stay and fight for his place.

Lucky Fan Sinks Half-Court Shot at Lakers Game and Says He’ll Use $95,000 Winnings to Buy His Mom a Car

Jerald Acoba, a 30-year-old from Tulare, California, made an incredible half-court shot before the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Staples Center Tuesday night.

Apple confirms $1 billion investment in SoftBank tech fund

Apple Inc (AAPL.O) confirmed on Wednesday its plans to invest $1 billion in a tech fund being set up by Japan's SoftBank Group Corp (9984.T).

Macy's to close stores, cut jobs amid weak sales

Macy's says it is eliminating more than 10,000 jobs and plans to move forward with 68 store closures after a disappointing holiday shopping season. The department store chain also lowered its full-year earnings forecast.

Unrest over Mexico gasoline price hike erupts into looting

Protests over a sharp gasoline price hike erupted into looting of gas stations and stores in various parts of Mexico on Wednesday, with dozens of businesses reportedly sacked.

19-Year-Old Kylie Jenner Lands on Forbes 30 Under 30

Kylie Jenner isn’t just a reality star. At 19, she made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, officially becoming the youngest person and only teenager in the Retail & Ecommerce category for 2017. The youngest Jenner made the illustrious list as founder of Kylie Cosmetics. Her sought-after line includes Lip Kits, Lip Glosses, Kyliners, and Kyshadows. Her famous Lip Kits, which launched the brand, are constantly selling out. In 2016 she released a lip gloss line, and sources say it brought in seven figures for the young star.

What You Need to Know About the 3 Stallone Sisters (aka Miss Golden Globes)

The good life just keeps getting better for Sophia, Sistine, and Scarlet Stallone. The gorgeous daughters of Sylvester Stallone will make award-show history this weekend as Miss Golden Globes.

RIHANNA CALLS JENNIFER LOPEZ "DESPERATE" FOR DATING DRAKE

Jennifer Lopez and Drake are totally dating, and there's one person who is NOT happy about it is Rihanna.

No club has contacted Chelsea over Mikel, Conte affirms

The future still looks uncertain for Super Eagles team captain, John Obi Mikel, if a declaration yesterday by Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte that there is no news to report concerning his transfer this January are anything to go by.

Omagbemi, Oshoala, Iwobi, Iheanacho hopeful in Glo-CAF award

As the 2016 edition of the Glo-CAF Award holds today in Abuja, four Nigerians are hopeful of winning in their categories.
Super Falcons coach, Florence Omagbemi, who led the team to win the 10th African Women’s Nations Cup recently in Cameroon will battle it out with two male coaches in the National Coach of the Year category. She has Florent Ibenge (DR Congo national team)
and Pitso Mosimane (Mamelodi Sundowns) 
as contestants.

Swali Market in the Bayelsa State capital

Troops of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt have five suspected cultists in Omoku, headquarters of Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Council of Rivers State.

Losing tropical forest might raise risks of skin ulcers, deformed bones

Scientists have identified more problems associated with deforestation of the country’s tropical rainforest.

Hospitals lament rampant cases of patients absconding during treatment

The economic recession is taking its toll on some patients in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital as their relatives now abandon them in hospitals after their admission due to inability to settle their medical expenses.

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Owen: Iheanacho Lacks Confidence Under Guardiola

Former Liverpool forward, Michael Owen, claims that Kelechi Iheanacho lacks confidence playing under Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola this season reports Completesportsnigeria.com.
Iheanacho's goal ratio dropped by two this season (19 games six goals) compared to his scoring feat as at this time in 2015/16 season in January (19 games eight goals), and Owen, now a football pundit on TV, thinks the Nigerian youngster has regressed under City new manager.

Akwa Ibom church tragedy: Commission of Inquiry orders release of architect

The commission of inquiry set up by the Akwa Ibom State government to unravel the circumstances surrounding the collapse of the Reigners’ Bible Church building along Uyo Village Road in Uyo on December 10 has ordered the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Murtala Mani, to release the architect, Mr. Anietie Augustine, from custody.

Nigerian Army restricts officers, soldiers on social media

The Nigerian Army has barred its officers and soldiers on duty from uploading pictures and videos of their operation on social media.Speaking on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Tukur Buratai in Kaduna yesterday, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 1 Division Mechanized Army, Major-General Adeniyi Oyebade, said: “It is prohibited to upload any picture with your uniforms while in operation.”

Ultra Funky Johammer J1 Electric Motorcycle

The latest entry on the eMoto menu comes from Austrian engineer Johann Hammerschmidt. The Johammer J1, claiming the title of the first production electric with a 200-mile range, features an aluminum chassis and plastic bodywork. The J1.150, with a smaller battery pack, has a reported range of 150 miles; both models have a rated top speed of 75 mph.

Brazilian prison riot leaves dozens dead

Rioting inmates decapitated their rivals in brutal fighting between two gangs in a Brazilian jail that left 56 dead, while 144 prisoners escaped, officials said.