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http://ift.tt/2t1Ab5N Usain Bolt of Jamaica (L) answers a question as Allyson Felix of the US listens during a press conference in Kingston, on June 8, 2017. Bolt said he is looking forward to having a party as he launches his final season on June 10 with what will be his last race on Jamaican soil. The 30-year-old world's fastest man plans to retire from track and field after the 2017 London World Championships in August. / AFP PHOTO / Jewel SAMAD Usain Bolt has no regrets as he prepares to hang up his spikes in August and says he is looking forward to watching the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as a spectator. “For me it will just be a joy,” the world’s fastest man told AFP on Thursday. “It will be a joy to sit back and watch it and remember, and get that feeling about all those athletes competing at the Olympics. ‎”I look forward to just being an outsider and helping anyway I possibly can.” The reigning Olympic and World champion in the 100m and 200m will run his last race on J...

http://ift.tt/2oKlcxt Jitoboh told newsmen in Yola on Saturday that the 32 year old woman, Ayina Afraimu of Falu village in Guyuk Local Government Area of the state was killed by the suspects who used sticks and rope. The Commissioner of Police in Adamawa, Mr Moses Jitoboh, has confirmed the arrest of five suspects for beating a pregnant woman to death for alleged witchcraft. Jitoboh told newsmen in Yola on Saturday that the 32 year old woman, Ayina Afraimu of Falu village in Guyuk Local Government Area of the state was killed by the suspects who used sticks and rope. “She was attacked with sticks, rope and killed by five suspects on allegation that the deceased was a witch, who was responsible for the deaths and sickness of persons in the town of Falu. “Suspects who committed this nefarious offence are: Abraham Adamu, 18, Malachi Yilafane, 35, Thomas Aji, 54, Zakariya Chorum, 56 and Miss Newana Ilihal, 20”, Jitoboh said. He added that the suspects would be charged to cour...

http://ift.tt/2qiN4KA Azubuko Udah, has called on the Federal Government to check the proliferation of small arms in order to check incessant Farmers/Herdsmen clashes in the country. A Former Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Mr Azubuko Udah, has called on the Federal Government to check the proliferation of small arms in order to check incessant Farmers/Herdsmen clashes in the country. Udah made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. “The herdsmen we used to know carrying sticks are now armed with AK 47 rifles, like the problem in Benue, the farmers are also armed,”he said. He called on the Federal Government to strengthen the implementation of laws guiding proliferation of arms in the country. The former police officer said that the situation was escalating because of the easy access both groups have to arms. Udah also said that a situation where culprits arrested were set free would continue to fuel the crisis. He said ...

http://ift.tt/2qIJ5bb Manchester City's Argentinian defender Pablo Zabaleta warms up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on May 6, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Oli SCARFF /  Pablo Zabaleta’s farewell is likely to garner much of the attention as Manchester City host West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday, but Pep Guardiola’s side still have work to do to secure a Champions League place. It was confirmed on Saturday that full-back Zabaleta will leave City at the end of this season after nine years at the club, with West Ham his likely destination. The Premier League match against Albion will mark his final home appearance, and the club are planning tributes to mark the occasion. Guardiola believes City need more players with Zabaleta’s commitment if they are to succeed in the future. “It’s important to have players like Pablo in the team,” Guardiola said. “Pablo is a real ...

http://ift.tt/2pO1ZZ6 PHOTO:AFP Boko Haram jihadists have killed six farmers who were working on their land near the northeast Nigerian city of Maiduguri, civilian militia members and locals told AFP on Monday. Gunmen on motorcycles attacked the group who were preparing their fields for the rainy season outside Amrawa village, 16 kilometres (10 miles) from the Borno state capital, on Saturday. “The gunmen attacked the farmers with machetes as they were clearing their farms that have been taken over by weeds in preparation for the rains which start in a few days,” said Ibrahim Liman, a civilian militia member. “They seized six farmers and slaughtered them while the rest fled.” Liman’s account was supported by Masida Bunu and Rahis Musa, who live in the village. Some residents raised the alarm and the militia pursued the attackers to the nearby village of Sojori. “The vigilantes fought the terrorists and killed four while the rest fled,” said Liman. At least 20,000 people ...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Florence Nightingale was a rare nurse. So rare that every May 12 – her birthday, is dedicated to recognising and celebrating nurses all over the world. She lived in the 19th century and was the founder of modern nursing. International Nurses Day was first celebrated by International Council of Nurses (ICN) in 1965 but in 1974, the celebration was moved to May 12 and has remained so till date. International Nurses Day kit is prepared and distributed every year by the ICN while celebrating. The kit usually contains public information materials. This year’s theme is, “Nursing: A voice to lead – Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.” IND events aim to increase public awareness about nursing and nurses’ contribution towards the health care innovation. Nurses are the fast and first point of contact for health services. Nurses are innovatively practised improving the physical and mental needs of patients as well as attend to their overall well-being. Cele...

http://ift.tt/2q8kYQ0 Britain's opposition Labour party Leader Jeremy Corbyn gestures after speaking to supporters at a general election campaign visit in York, northern England, on May 10, 2017. Britain will vote in a general election on June 8. / AFP PHOTO / Lindsey PARNABY Britain’s opposition Labour party will not walk away from Brexit talks without a deal if it wins next month’s election, according to a leaked draft manifesto published by several newspapers. The 43-page document for the June 8 election was due to have an official launch next week but the version that emerged late Wednesday outlines sweeping reforms including renationalisation of railways and some tax rises. Among the pledges, which are yet to be signed off, the party said it would guarantee a “meaningful vote” on the final Brexit agreement and rules out leaving the European Union without a deal. “Labour recognises that leaving the EU with ‘no deal’ is the worst possible deal for Britain and would d...