The Youth Panorama

This is sad to see. Children having a child. A British school girl who has not been named welcomed a son with her 13 year old boyfriend. (New parents pictured above with their son). The schoolgirl got pregnant when she was only 11 years old and still in primary school by a boy who was only 12. The children said they ‘were in love’ and had been dating for a year w hen they found out she was pregnant. Th ey met over Christmas 2012 in a park when she was 10 and he was 11 going on 12. The children welcomed a healthy daughter on Sunday April 13th 2014.   At 12 years and three months, she is five months younger than the previous youngest UK mother, Tressa Middleton, who gave birth at age 13.  Her mum who is only 27 is now Britain’s youngest grandmother. The new mum has a 3 year old sister and 9 year old brother and her grandmother who is 56 is now a great grandmother. Continue… The girl’s father who is currently in jail, and has a 3 and 9 year called in...

  Spain striker Fernando Torres made a strong case for a World Cup place when he capped an impressive performance with a well-taken penalty as the depleted holders strolled to a 2-0 win over Bolivia on Friday. In the world and European champions' penultimate warm-up game before they begin the defence of their title in Brazil next month, Torres made the most of his starting place up front and substitute Andres Iniesta was also on target as Spain ruthlessly dominated the defence-minded South Americans in Seville. Bolivia, who failed to qualify for the World Cup finals, managed to hold out until halftime before Javi Martinez was bundled over in the penalty area and Torres calmly slotted the spot kick past Romel Quinonez in the 51st minute. It was the 30-year-old Chelsea forward's 37th goal in 107 appearances for Spain after an indifferent season with his club and he will hope to have done enough to be included in coach Vicente del Bosque's final squad to be announced on...

Barcelona striker Alexis Sanchez set up all three goals as Chile fought back from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 on Friday in their penultimate World Cup warm-up match. The Chileans, who play Australia in their World Cup opener on June 13, fell behind to two early goals on the counter-attack. First, Mohamed Salah broke free down the left after 12 minutes and drilled a shot high into the Chilean net. Four minutes later, Khaled Kamar did the same down the right, beating the Chilean offside trap and chipping goalkeeper Claudio Bravo to double Egypt's lead. Then Sanchez took over. On 26 minutes, he surged down the right and fired in a low cross for Marcelo Diaz, who teed the ball up with his first touch before volleying home off the far post. On the hour mark, Sanchez drifted in from the right flank and lofted the ball over the visiting defence for Eduardo Vargas, whose right-foot shot brought Chile level. With 12 minutes to play, Sanchez split the Egyptian defence wit...

  Striker Edin Dzeko scored a double to lead Bosnia to a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast in an international friendly in Missouri on Friday. Dzeko scored once each half to give Bosnia a 2-0 lead before Didier Drogba scored a late consolation goal for Ivory Coast, Africa's highest ranked national team. With both teams having qualified for next month's World Cup, Friday's match gave both sides a chance to limber up for the tournament with little pressure. Bosnia, who are heading to the World Cup for the first time, dominated the match but squandered a series of opportunities to score. Dzeko, Bosnia's all-time leading international scorer, gave the eastern Europeans the lead after just 17 minutes when he rifled a shot into the back of the net from just inside the box. Ivory Coast's goalkeeper Sylvain Gbohouo had saved a shot from Edin Visca but his block ricocheted straight to the feet of Dzeko, who made no mistake with his shot. Dzeko scored again in the 53rd m...

Wayne Rooney's return to action after injury concerns left the England manager, Roy Hodgson, very happy. Photograph: Ben Queenborough/BPI/Rex Roy Hodgson said he has no concerns over the state of Wayne Rooney’s form or fitness and was pleased with his contribution in the 3-0 send-off victory over Peru, despite the Manchester United striker’s rather peripheral display. Rooney was playing for the first time since his club side’s Premier League victory over Norwich on 26 April and, having taken fitness coaches with him on a family holiday in Portugal, appeared ring-rusty in a No10 role behind Daniel Sturridge. The latter’s stunning goal opened the scoring and set England en route to a comfortable win in front of 83,578 supporters, even if there was little indication of any combination play between the strike-pair. Indeed England’s second-half goals were delivered b...

The DHQ Nigeria has shared an update about terrorists attack on the convoy of three Emirs on May 30, 2014, Friday. Major General Chris Olukolade According to the press release by DHQ Director of Defence Information, Maj.Gen. Chris Olukolade, the body of the Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Idrisa Timta, was recovered. The statement, however, did not give details on the reason of Emir's death, whether it was a heart attack or the death from a bullet. Olukolade revealed that troops stationed in Garkida, Adamawa State, were the first to arrive and to repel the attack on the convoy, which was on its way to Gombe State for the burial of the late Emir, Shehu Abubakar . He further confirmed that the Emirs of Uba and Askira , present in the same convoy during the attack, were safe. It would be noted that the actions of Boko Haram Islamists, which targeted the three traditional rulers, were tagged as the ‘declaration of war’ by Babangida Aliyu-led Northern States Governors Forum. Th...

May 30 (Reuters) - Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's record $2 billion deal to buy the Los Angeles Clippers shows that star forward Blake Griffin and his monster slam dunks aren't the only things that defy gravity. When the National Basketball Association first hit Clippers owner Donald Sterling with a lifetime ban, investment bankers estimated the price of his team at around $1 billion. Instead, three groups, teaming with billionaires and celebrities, bid up the price to a record for a NBA team, double the initial estimate. The eye-popping sale price has likely boosted the stock of other teams around the NBA, said sports consultant Ed Desser, a former top NBA TV executive, and could have a ripple effect. "Sports franchises are one-of-a-kind trophy properties," Desser said. "Every owner saw what just happened." As evidence, Rich Tullo, an analyst at Albert Fried & Company LLC, points to Madison Square Garden Co, which owns the NBA's Ne...

The Emir of Askiria, Alhaji Abdullahi Muhammadu, has narrated how he escaped from being abducted by members of the Boko Haram sect. The emir, who is a member of the ongoing national conference, said this in a text message to the Deputy Chairman of the conference, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi on Friday, 30 May, 2014. Earlier today, it was reported that some hoodlums, suspected to be members of the Islamist militants group, invaded the convoy of dignitaries going for the funeral of the late Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Shehu Abubakar and made attempt to abduct some of the Emirs in the entourage. According to Muhammadu, who was one of the emirs, he made a narrow escape as the hoodlums descended on him and other emirs. While disclosing the news in Abuja today, the Assistant Secretary in charge of media and publicity of the National Conference, Mr. Akpandem James. said the conference was happy that the emir was able to escape. * Members of Boko Haram sect “In response to a text message ...

Nigerian military reportedly repelled another attack planned by Boko Haram at Kawuri village, Konduga LGA killing 31 terrorists. The village is located 40 km away from Maiduguri, capital of the troubled Borno State mostly affected by insurgency. In the course of the operation carried out according to The Nation 2 soldiers died. The security source revealed following the successful attack prevention: "They did not know that we were told by some people that they saw them coming and we prepared for them. We killed 31 and some of them ran away with bullet wound." The residents are said to be feeling constant menace from the sect. At the beginning of the week we reported that some locals Kawuri village repelled the attack by suspected Boko Haram members killing several insurgents. READ MORE:  http://news.naij.com/67289.html

Rickie Lambert is the subject of an impending £4.5m transfer from Southampton to Liverpool. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA Rickie Lambert’s impending £4.5m transfer to Liverpool and Manchester United’s race to sign Luke Shaw before the World Cup could be the start of a mass exodus from Southampton, with the managerless south coast club in a state of flux that threatens to impact their prospects of starting next season with a strong squad. After Mauricio Pochettino left St Mary’s on Tuesday to become the Tottenham Hotspur manager, the club continue to search for his replacement. Les Reed, the director of football, is having to deal with the sale of Lambert and the pursuit of Shaw by United, and several others, while also determining the futures of a number of players including Adam Lallana, Jay Rodriguez and Dejan Lovren. Lambert is due to have a medical on Merseyside on S...

The Borno State Government have confirmed the death of the Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Idrissa Timta, at the hands of gunmen believed to be members of the Boko Haram terrorist sect. Right: Emir of Gwoza, Idrisa Timta; Left: Emir of Uba, Ismaila Mamza At about 10 a.m. the convoy of three Borno State first class traditional rulers, the Emir of Uba, Ismaila Mamza, the Emir of Gwoza, Idrisa Timta, and the Emir of Askira was ambushed by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. The incident happened near Shaffa town in Zur village, Hawul local government area of Borno State. The Emirs were on their way to attend the funeral ceremony of the Emir of Gombe, Shehu Abubakar, who passed away on Tuesday. The official statement was signed by Ambassador Baba Ahmed Jidda, the Secretary to the state Government. According to it, the late Emir of Gwoza was in the same vehicle with his counterparts. They were heading to Biu to pick up the Emir of Biu to travel with them. The gunm...

The Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger. Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA Arsène Wenger has finally signed a new contract at Arsenal, with his willingness to commit to a three-year deal emphasising the Frenchman’s belief that he can mount Champions League and Premier League title challenges. Such faith in himself and the ability of his squad was reaffirmed when Arsenal defeated Hull City in the FA Cup final two weeks ago and the 64-year-old resolved to remain in North London. “I want to stay and to continue to develop the team and the club,” Wenger said on Friday. “We are entering a very exciting period. We have a strong squad, financial stability and huge support around the world. We are all determined to bring more success to this club. “We know we have to have a successful June and July, that’s where you strengthen the team. It’s very important that we are good now in the ...

Boko Haram kingpin Hassan Ali reportedly arrested by Borno State vigilantes said the he was engaged to two of the kidnapped Chibok girls. According to Leadership, Ali was discovered and detained on the Damaturu-Maiduguri highway by the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) as he was trying to leave Maiduguri for Benisheik. It happened 3 weeks ago when vigilantes mobilized groups to be given permission to go to Sambisa forest for the girls. When they spotted Ali and asked him to identify himself, the man pretended to be dumb, but "it was when he sensed death that he later confessed that he was a member of Boko Haram, and that he was sent to come to Maiduguri to buy yams worth N200, 000. He said he had finished his transaction and the truck had since left for Sambisa." When asked about the abducted female students, Ali said they were neither hurt nor molested, fed well with canned food mostly. The alleged Boko Haram leader said that he, as Amir, was engaged to 2 sch...

Nigerian soldiers and members of Boko Haram sect are currently engaged in a fierce battle in a forest in between Garkida town under Gombi local government in Adamawa state and Hawul local government area of Borno state, according to reports coming out of Maiduguri. Dailypost reports that a top security source, who did not want his identity revealed, stated that the battle is taking place at Zhur forest close to Sangere, a Fulani settlement. It was gathered that some Boko Haram militants pitched there tent in the area and are terrorizing villagers and travellers along Borno, Adamawa route. The source informed that he entire Garkida town is currently in  panic and residents of the town are scampering for safety. He added that the Nigerian military has however, dispatched its men to the area to calm the people of the town. * Members of Nigerian military on duty "There are Nigerian soldiers in Garkida now but you know the people have never experienced the s...

Southampton's Rickie Lambert has scored 28 Premier League goals in the last two seasons. Photograph: Chris Ison/PA Liverpool hope to make Rickie Lambert their first summer signing after lodging a surprise £4m bid for the Southampton and England striker. Lambert, 32, has emerged as Brendan Rodgers’ third transfer target at Southampton – along with captain Adam Lallana and defender Dejan Lovren – with the Liverpool manager keen to inject different options into an attack behind Luis Suárez and Daniel Sturridge next season. Anfield officials submitted an initial offer of £4m plus add-ons for the Liverpool-born forward on Thursday and aim to conclude the deal before Lambert departs for Miami as part of England’s World Cup squad on Sunday. Lambert was released by Liverpool as a schoolboy and worked his way through the leagues at Blackpool, Macclesfield Town, Stock...

The brawl between two Nigerian Task Forces sparked today over an arrested motorist at tollgate area of Lagos, southwest Nigeria. Federal Task Force officials arrested this morning in Lagos The incident was preceded by the arrest of a Sienna Space bus' driver, Timothy Uko from Delta State, plying the bus rapid transit lane, BRT, around Ketu area. The vehicle was taken by police to Alausa through the Tollgate when the clash started. At least 180 men of the Federal Task Force attacked officials of the Lagos State Task Force on Environment trying to get the vehicle back. During the fight they used planks, bottles and other stuff attempting to injure as much as they can. Over time a reinforcement of policemen armed with guns stormed the Federal Task Force office with a Black Maria van. Immediately they met with resistance as 'Feds' attacked the team led by Chairman of the Task Force, Bayo Sulaiman, a Chief Superintendent of Police with bottles and stones. As a ...

Twenty-four hours after convicted Boko Haram member, Kabiru Umar, popularly known as Kabiru Sokoto, appealed to President Goodluck Jonathan for mercy, it has been revealed why he asked for such favour. According to a latest report, the self-confessed terrorist is promising to assist the federal government to end the Boko Haram menace. It could be recalled that Umar was sentenced to life imprisonment on December 20,2013 after he was found guilty of the December 25, 2011 bombing of St Theresa’s Catholic Church, Madala, Niger State. * Photo from scene of bomb blast in Jos In a letter he wrote to president Jonathan, written on his behalf by his lawyer, Sheriff Okoh, Umar stated that he was innocent. The letter obtained by Punch to the president reads: *Convicted Kabiru Umar “Your Excellency Sir, an innocent man was convicted by the court on the date aforementioned. It is for this singular reason that we are applying to you for presidential pardon in the circumstances, pu...

Malcolm Glazer bought Manchester United in 2005 and saw them win five Premier League titles. Photograph: Dj Peters/Action Images Malcolm Glazer, the head of the family that own Manchester United, died on Wednesday morning aged 86, in his hometown of Tampa. While Glazer drove the controversial process that took control of United for the family in 2005 by leveraging the club with a £500m-plus debt, his recent failing health had meant that two of his sons, Joel and Avram, took on the hands-on role of leading the club. His passing should have little if any effect on the overall structure of the club, with the family retaining a 90% share with the remaining 10% listed on the New York stock exchange. A statement from the 20-times champions last night said: “The thoughts of all at the club are with the family at this time.” Glazer’s death was announced by the Tampa Bay Bu...

  Chelsea have resumed talks with Atlético Madrid over the recruitment of the highly rated Brazilian left-back Filipe Luís, one of three potential signings by the Premier League club from the Spanish league winners. Luís was a key member of the Atlético defence, backed up by the Chelsea loanee Thibaut Courtois in goal, that shipped only 26 goals in 38 games to claim a first league title since 1996. The 28-year-old full-back moved to Vicente Calderón from Deportivo la Coruña four years ago and, while he suggested after Saturday’s Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid that he intended to honour the final three years of his contract, the London club are confident they can lure him to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are seeking a replacement for the departing Ashley Cole, whose eight-year stay will end when his contract expires at the end of next month, and had also considered the credentials of Sevilla’s Alberto Moreno and Southampton’s Luke Shaw. Y...

Presidential committee on the abduction of schoolgirls in Chibok was reportedly informed that 4 girls previously listed as missing, escaped but their parents failed to provide the information on time. Photo: Goodluck Jonathan and the abducted Chibok girls According to Sahara Reporters, Borno State Commissioner for Education Musa Inuwa Kubo made this known last Friday. The discovery was made when Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima ordered the Education Ministry to create detailed profiles on each missing girl. During that process, involving visits to parents, 4 girls were found safe at home. It was learnt that these girls could be among those students who escaped when Boko Haram transported them to the unknown location. Following the return the parents probably failed to notify the competent bodies because they were afraid the abductors would return for the girls. Having taken into consideration the latest data, Kubo concluded that the current number of missing girls i...

Nigeria's goalkeeper Austin Ejide vies with Scotland's striker Steven Naismith during the international friendly at Craven Cottage. Photograph: Glyn Kirk/AFP/Getty Images For Scotland these are unexpected times, even if they squandered a fifth victory in six at the death here. Gordon Strachan’s side performed well against a Nigeria team that will soon be flying out to the World Cup and provided further hope that the wilderness years are drawing to an end. For the Super Eagles, their fans danced jubilantly as Uche Nwofor swept in a late equaliser, but there is work to be done before Brazil. In fairness to Stephen Keshi, the Nigeria manager, this was an experimental evening during which their big hitters were either absent or watched the majority of the match from the dugout. It was a chance for the reserves to stake a claim for a golden ticket, yet few manage...