Netherlands skipper Robin van Persie may miss Argentina semi-final

Netherlands skipper Robin van Persie may miss the World Cup semi-final against Argentina because of an upset stomach. The Manchester United striker had to train separately from his team-mates on Tuesday after complaining of a stomach problem.
Dutch coach Louis van Gaal confirmed on the eve of the game in Sao Paulo that his star striker, who has scored three goals in Brazil, is a serious doubt for the last-four clash.
Asked if the 30-year-old will, play, Van Gaal said: "He has a stomach problem, an intestinal problem. I don't know.
"I will decide. Van Persie is our captain so he is very important to us. In principle my captain always plays, but he has to be fit."

Scolari: I am responsible for Brazil’s catastrophic 7-1 defeat to Germany "worst day of my life"

Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari says Brazil’s "catastrophic" 7-1 defeat to Germany in the World Cup semi-final was "the worst day of my life."
The hosts' dream of reaching the final on home soil was blown away in a scarcely believable first half, which shellshocked Brazil finished 5-0 down - all five goals coming in just 19 minutes.
Calamitous defending and some superb German attacking play combined to produce a shorelines which sent shockwaves through Brazil and the rest of the footballing world.

Boko Haram says only prisoner exchange can secure the girls release

A man who described himself as a teacher/scholar inside the Boko Haram camp today July 8th spoke anonymously with Tobi Oladipo of BBC World radio service where he stated that it’s only the release of their imprisoned members by the Federal Government that can make them release the over 200 Chibok girls they abducted onApril 14that the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok.
“Yes we want the Nigerian government to release our members. As our leader Abubakar Shekau promised to the media, if today the government releases our members, tomorrow or the next day we promise you can see all of them (the girls) sure. We would release them tomorrow or the next day.” he told BBC World Radio.
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Photos: LASTMA Official Allegedly Beats Motorist to Stupor

A LASTMA official by the name Asorona stopped a car he claimed had violated traffic rules, removed the man from the car and allegedly assaulted him around 7.30 am this morning in front of BRT yard at Ketu bus stop. He and his colleagues also seized the man's car. And before anyone knew what was happening, the young man fell down on the road into convulsion, shaking, according to eye witnesses, like an epileptic patient. As the LASTMA official tried to leave the scene, he was surrounded by passersby who insisted he must stay there to see what happens to the man.

Two planes almost collide on runway at Barcelona airport caught on video

Two planes nearly collided on a runway in Barcelona, Spain has been captured on camera. The incident, which happened on Saturday, shows a plane crossing a runway as another plane is coming in for a landing and had to abort just seconds before touching down, with the pilot carrying out an emergency 'go-around' procedure.

The jet, which had travelled from Russia, landed safely shortly afterwards. The video of the dramatic moment was posted on Youtube. More pics and the video after the cut..

Mr & Mrs Adeniyi Celebrate First Year Wedding Anniversary

The couple are celebrating their first year wedding anniversary today and excited Toyin came online to thank her husband for making her his wife.

Photos: Rwandan President Welcomes Davido At Airport As He Performs To 60,000 Fans

On July 4th, Rwandans celebrated their annual Liberation Day celebrations at Amahoro national stadium in Kigali. Davido was the headline act for this year and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda welcomed the BET winner with his wife and children at the airport.

The concert which started that night was headlined by Davido. The 21 year old hit maker performed to 60, 000 excited fans. There were 9 East African presidents at the show that night; Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta were among the presidents at the show. 
More pictures after the cut.