ANCELOTTI CONFESS THAT DI MARIA COULD LEAVE MADRID

Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti confess that Angel di Maria could leave the club - news that has put Manchester United on high alert.

Reports suggest Manchester United are preparing to spend up to £100 million on Di Maria - a £50m transfer fee and around £200,000-a-week wages on a five-year deal. Di Maria has also been heavily linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Di Maria will feature for Madrid on Tuesday against city rivals Atletico in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup at the Bernabeu, but Ancelotti has revealed he does not know where Di Maria's future will be when the summer transfer window closes on September 1.

"I don't know what Di Maria has decided," Ancelotti said. "But I know that he's training and that he could help us in tomorrow's match. Until August 31 it will continue the same way and after that everything will be cleared up and things will return to normal."

Madrid have already spent around £85m to bring in James Rodriguez, the top scorer at this summer's World Cup, and Toni Kroos from Bayern Munich.

Ancelotti, though, still sees Di Maria as part of his plans, regardless of the speculation surrounding his future.

"Di Maria is available like all the others. He may or may not start the game and has opportunities, but like everyone else," he said.

"What I won't do is put out the same team in both legs. One team will play tomorrow and on Friday I will change it a little."
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Ebola: Osun Osogbo Festival Organisers Warn Outsiders to Stay Away.

Organisers of one of Nigeria’s most famous cultural festivals on Monday said they were warning outsiders to stay away because of fears about Ebola.
Tens of thousands of visitors from Nigeria and abroad were expected at this year’s annual Osun Osogbo festival in the Osogbo, the capital of southwestern Osun state.
But with 12 confirmed cases of the deadly tropical virus in nearby Lagos, including four deaths, state culture and tourism commissioner Ayedun Sikiru Adetona said authorities had introduced curbs on visitors.


“We do not want to entertain any visitor this year during the festival,” he told AFP ahead of the grand finale to the ancient Yoruba festival on Friday.
The Yoruba, who live predominantly in the southwest, are one of Nigeria’s three main ethnic groups along with the Igbo in the east and the Hausa in the north.
“We want only Osogbo residents to attend,” said the commissioner.
“We will be able to entertain or host visitors from Nigeria and from outside the country in the future after we have successfully battled this deadly virus.”
Adetona said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure “to prevent the introduction of the Ebola virus into the state”.
State information commissioner Sunday Akere added that road transport unions and members of the ethnic Yoruba militia group Oodua Peoples Congress had been told not to attend.
Both make up the bulk of the crowds.
“We have launched radio and television jingles to discourage people from attending the event this year. We have also urged hotels in the state not to admit visitors at this time,” said Akere.
Anyone attending the event, which the Yoruba see as a traditional cleansing of the city and reunion with their ancestors, will have to undergo health checks.
That includes temperature testing, hand-washing with sanitiser and more rigorous policing of crowds to minimise bodily contact.
More than 20,000 people attended last year’s festival and more had been predicted to attend this year.
The Osun river goddess is believed to be a deity that aids fertility for couples who drink water from the river.
The festival takes in the Osun Osogbo grove, a sacred forest and UNESCO World Heritage Site on the outskirts of Osogbo dotted with shrines and sculptures in honour of Yoruba deities.

Police arrest Boko Haram suspect, foil bomb attack in Lagos Airport (PHOTOS)

There was anxiety at the Murtala Muhammed Airport , Lagos on Monday as security officials arrested a disabled young man suspected to be a bomber.
He was allegedly found with improvised explosive devices as he attempted to gain entrance into a facility near Centrex unit of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency ( NAMA).
According to sources, the disabled young man was reportedly moving suspiciously along the airport road leading to the international wing of the airport , when private security officials on guard arrested him.
 interrogation, the suspect was found with alleged improvised explosive device.
Worried over the trend , the private security officials handed the suspect over to the Nigeria Police .
Confirming the incident , the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has clarified that a suspected suicide bomber was arrested at one of the agency’s facilities at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Monday.
In statement , the general manager public affairs NAMA, Mr Supo Atobatele said: “The basic truth however, is that the said suspect was on the ground making phone calls along the airport road close to CENTREX, an annex office of NAMA when the agency’s security personnel accosted him of his presence.
” His incoherent explanation exposed him to the security personnel who later found on him with some devices suspected to be explosives.
” He was subsequently handed over to the Airport Police Command for further investigation.
” The managing director, Engr. Ibrahim Abdulsalam in a reaction commended the security personnel for their vigilance and prompt arrest
of the suspect.”
A source said the suspect was subsequently moved to the headquarters of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command, at Beesam junction along the Airport Road where he is still under interrogation .
A source close to the police said the device found on him are wired cables , which could be converted into explosives.
Officials of the Explosive Ordinance Department of the Nigeria Police are still examining the devices found on the young man , which has been allegedly diffused.
An eyewitness said the alleged explosive device, which has been diffused was hung on the neck of the suspect around the airport which attracted passers by including staff of aviation agencies .
Sequel to the arrest of the suspected bomber, security has been beefed up around both the domestic and international terminals of the Lagos Airport.
Many workers, contractors and others that passed through the main entrance into the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria( FAAN), NAMA and other offices were subjected to intensive search .
They were requested to submit their bags for check before gaining entrance into the offices.
Workers of aviation agencies gathered in groups to discuss the implication of the threat to security around the airport.
At the Beesam junction headquarters of the police command, detectives, intelligence personnel and anti bomb specialists were on hand to carry out intense interrogation on the suspect.
The commissioner of police, Airport Command, Waheed Salau declined to comment on the development .
When The Nation visited his office at the third floor of the Lagos International Airport, officers on ground refused to confirm the development.
The Nation

Menopause Diet Tips - Eat Foods Rich in Phytoestrogens

 

Foods rich in phytoestrogens are a very healthy addition to any menopause diet as they can help relieve and alleviate a lot of the symptoms of.
Here's some specific foods you can include in a menopause diet to help relieve the symptoms and signs of menopause, and improve your overall health:
Green Soya Beans (Edamame)
Fresh soya beans in pods are harvested when they are young and tender. When steamed and salted they make a delicious snack. Green soya beans are available from Chinese supermarkets.
20 mg isoflavones per 100 g
Canned Soya Beans
These can be added to salads or casseroles or pureed with olive olive, lemon juice and garlic to make a dip similar to hummus.
80 mg isoflavones per 100 g
Tofu Or Bean Curd
Made from pureed, pressed soya beans, tofu is low in fat and is a good source of protein. There are three basic types: firm, soft and silken. Firm tofu has a texture similar to cheese; it can be marinated and used to make kebabs or cut into cubes and added to stir-fries. Soft tofu is used in recipes that call for blended tofu or in Oriental soups. Silken tofu has a texture similar to set yogurt; it can be used to make dips, salad dressings, sauces or desserts.
11-30 mg isoflavones per 100 g
Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP)
This is a meat substitute made from soya-bean flour It is low in fat and rich in protein. It is available as dehydrated chunks, as a ground beef substitute or incorporated into prepared foods such as burgers or sausages. The ground beef substitute can be used in dishes such as spaghetti sauce or lasagne.
114-245 mg per 100 g (dry weight)
Soya Milk
This is available unsweetened or sweetened and in a variety of flavors. Look for one with added calcium. Soya milk is cholesterol-free and available in low-fat varieties. It is also lactose-free. Soya milk can be used in the same way as cow's milk, as a drink, on cereals, in cooking or to make smoothies.
A 250 ml glass provides 10-20 mg isoflavones
Tempeh
A thin cake made from fermented soya beans, it has a mushroomy slightly smoky flavor It can be grilled and used as a meat substitute or added to stews, casseroles or pasta sauces.
35-19 I mg isoflavones per 100 g
Isolated Soya Protein
This powder can be mixed into drinks and sauces or added to baked goods such as bread.
46-100 mg isoflavones per 100 g
Soya Flour
Made from ground, roasted soya beans, it comes in full-fat or low-fat versions. It can be used as a substitute for white flour in recipes such as muffins and cakes. It has quite a strong flavor so it is best mixed with another type of flour; try substituting 20-30 percent wheat flour with soya flour.
188-276 mg isoflavones per 100 g
Miso
Made from fermented soya beans, miso is used mainly as a seasoning or condiment. It is very salty and should be used sparingly.
8-28 mg isoflavones per 15 ml (1 level tbsp)
Soya Desserts
There are many different types including yogurts and ice creams. Isoflavone content will vary according to brand.
Soya ice cream - 4-5 mg isolfavones per 100 g
Soya custard - 5 mg isoflavones per 100 ml
Soya yogurt - 16 mg isoflavones per 100 ml
Soya and Linseed Bread
contains around 7 mg isoflavones per slice.
It's also worthy to note that soy sauce, soya oil and soya margarine contain no isoflavones, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't include them as part of a menopause diet, as they offer other health benefits including helping to lower cholesterol.

Get the facts about natural hormone replacement therapy and other natural herbs for menopause. We don't need pumping full of drugs just because our bodies are changing - take control and learn how to manage your symptoms with natural alternatives.
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Man With 453 Piercings On His Body And Face, Rolf Buchholz barred from Dubai.

The world's most pierced man, Rolf Buchholz, has been denied entry into Dubai after he was due to make an appearance at a hotel nightclub.  The 53-year-old German has 453 piercings on his body and face, as well as two horn implants on his forehead.  Mr Buchholz told the BBC that airport staff said they feared he may be practising "black magic".  The computer expert was recognised by the Guinness Book of Records in 2012 as the world's most pierced man.  Mr Buchholz told the Associated Press news agency that he was initially allowed through immigration, but was later stopped prior to customs and put on a flight to Istanbul.  As a result, his scheduled appearance at the Cirque le Soir nightclub in Dubai's Fairmont Hotel on Friday was cancelled.  The club said in a statement on Sunday that it had done its best to get Mr Buchholz into the country but their efforts were unsuccessful.  Posting on Twitter after the incident, Mr Buchholz vowed never to return to Dubai again.  He said his luggage was still lost in Dubai.  Police and officials in Dubai have yet to comment on the incident

Breaking News: Missouri Governor Signs Executive Order Deploying National Guard Troops Over The Police Shooting Of An Unarmed Black Teenager.

The US state of Missouri is sending the National Guard to the town of Ferguson as protests escalate over the police shooting of an unarmed black teenager.

Governor Jay Nixon signed an order to "help restore peace and order and to protect the citizens of Ferguson".
The decision was made as police clashed with angry crowds shortly before a second night under curfew began.
Police in Ferguson, a suburb of St Louis, said they came under attack and had "no alternative" but to respond.
Cpt Ron Johnson said protesters had thrown Molotov cocktails and bottles at security forces, and set up barricades before the five-hour curfew began at midnight (05:00 GMT).
"For those who would claim that the curfew was what led to [the] violence, I will remind you this incident began three and a half hours before the curfew was to have started," he told journalists in Ferguson on Monday.

The killing of Michael Brown by a white policeman in a street on 9 August has inflamed racial tensions in the largely black suburb.
A preliminary autopsy by the St Louis County Medical Examiner's office on the day after Mr Brown's death found he had been shot, police said, without disclosing how many times.
But a preliminary private autopsy report found that he had been shot at least six times, including twice in the head, the New York Times reports.
US Attorney General Eric Holder has ordered a federal post-mortem on the body of the 18-year-old, to take place "as soon as possible".
The bullets did not appear to have been shot from very close range due to the lack of gunpowder on the victim's body, forensic pathologist Michael Baden was quoted by the paper as saying.
He flew to Missouri on Sunday to conduct a separate autopsy at the request of the family.

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Untested Drugs Can Be Used ToTreat Patients Infected With The Ebola Virus-WHO

Untested drugs can be used to treat patients infected with the Ebola virus, the World Health Organization says.

The WHO said it was ethical in light of the scale of the outbreak and high number of deaths - over 1,000 people have died in west Africa..
The statement was made after its medical experts met in Switzerland on Monday to discuss the issue.
The move came as Liberia said it was getting an experimental drug, Zmapp, after requests to the US government.
The WHO said where experimental treatments are used there must be informed consent and the results of the treatment collected and shared.
In a statement, it said: "In the particular circumstances of this outbreak, and provided certain conditions are met, the panel reached consensus that it is ethical to offer unproven interventions with as yet unknown efficacy and adverse effects, as potential treatment or prevention."
Last week the WHO declared the Ebola outbreak was a global health emergency.
What drugs exist currently ?
There a handful of drugs that have been shown to work well in animals.
One is Zmapp - the drug requested by the Liberian government. This contains a cocktail of antibodies which attack proteins on the surface of the virus.
Only one experimental drug has moved into early human testing. Known as TKM-Ebola this interrupts the genetic code of the virus and prevents it from making disease causing proteins.
The drug was tested on healthy human volunteers at the beginning of 2014 but the American medicines regulator asked for further safety information. The drug company says human trials may soon resume.
Vaccines to protect against acquiring the disease have also been shown to work in primates. American authorities are considering fast-tracking their development and say they could be in use in 2016.
But experts say ultimately the only way to be sure a drug or vaccine is effective is to see if it works in countries affected by Ebola.

There is no cure for Ebola, which has infected at least 1,779 people since the outbreak was first reported in Guinea in February.
'Hard place' The Liberian government said it was aware of the risks associated with Zmapp, but the alternative was to allow many more people to die.
"The alternative for not testing this is death, a certain death," Information Minister Lewis Brown told the BBC.
"This is not even the rock and the hard place for us.
"We think those who have been infected should be given the chance to have that tested on them if they give their consent to do so.
"We know there may be risks associated with it," the minister added, "but choosing a risk and choosing dying I am sure many would prefer to see that risk happen".
Ebola's initial flu-like symptoms can lead to external haemorrhaging from areas like eyes and gums, and internal bleeding which can lead to organ failure. Patients have a better chance of survival if they receive early Treatment.
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Ebola: Spanish Priest Succumbs to Ebola Virus In Madrid!

A Spanish missionary who contracted the Ebola virus while working in West Africa has died in hospital in Madrid.

More than 1,000 people have died in Liberia, Guinea, Sierra Leone and Nigeria since the outbreak was first reported in February.
Miguel Pajares, 75, was airlifted back to Spain from Liberia last week with a nun who tested negative for the virus.
For the past few days he had been treated with an untested, experimental drug, Zmapp.
A World Health Organization (WHO) panel in Geneva has meanwhile approved the ethics of using ZMapp.
According to the Reuters news agency, the panel said it was ethical to combat the Ebola outbreak by offering drugs or vaccines whose side-effects and efficacy had yet to be proven.
The priest was part of a Catholic order at St Joseph's hospital in the Liberian capital, Monrovia.
The hospital has now been closed because of the outbreak.
A Congolese nun died there on Saturday, days after its director, Patrick Nshamdze, also died.
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Actor Of The Movie 'Mrs DoubtFire' and 'August Rush Character, Robbie Williams Found Dead.

Robin Williams -- who first made America laugh and eventually touched "every element of the human spirit" in a remarkable range of performances -- died at his Northern California home Monday.

Williams apparently took his own life, law enforcement officials said. He was 63.

"He has been battling severe depression of late," his media representative Mara Buxbaum told CNN. "This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time."

Coroner investigators suspect "the death to be a suicide due to asphyxia," according to a statement from the Marin County, California, Sheriff's Office.

Williams married graphic designer Susan Schneider in Napa Valley, California, ceremony in October 2011.

Comedic actor Robin Williams died at his Northern California home Monday, law enforcement officials said. Williams was 63. Click through to see moments from the beloved actor's remarkable life in photos.

Williams and Actress Pam Dawber on the set of "Mork and Mindy" in 1979. It was Williams' break-out role.

Williams, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal, the hosts of the "Comic Relief" variety benefit special, in 1986.

Williams portrayed a teacher in the movie "Dead Poets Society" in 1989, one of his first mostly dramatic roles.

Williams went to all lengths to stay with his children in the 1993 movie "Mrs. Doubtfire."

From left, Bonnie Hunt, Bradley Pierce, Kirsten Dunst and Robin Williams hold each other in a scene from the 1995 film "Jumanji."

Robin Williams and Nathan Lane starred in the film "The Birdcage" in 1996.

Williams wears a clown nose as he places his hands in cement during a ceremony outside Mann's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood in 1998. Williams starred in the critically acclaimed film "Patch Adams" about a doctor who used humor to help heal his patients.

Actors-writers Matt Damon, left and Ben Affleck, right, and Williams with the Oscars they won for "Good Will Hunting" at the 70th Annual Academy Awards in 1998. Damon and Affleck won for best original screenplay and Williams won for best supporting actor.

Williams and Oscar host Billy Crystal perform during the 76th Academy Awards show in 2004.

Williams performs at the 6th Annual Stand Up For Heroes benefit concert for injured service members and veterans in 2012 in New York.

Williams' wife, Susan Schneider, said, "This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken."

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"This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken," Schneider said.

"On behalf of Robin's family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin's death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions."

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Breaking News- APC's Candidate,Rauf Aregbesola Declared Winner Of Osun State Election!

In the just concluded Osun State Election fixed August 9th, the results was minutes ago announced by Professor Omole Bamitale, the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife(OAU)  Vice Chancellor in a Press briefing on this day August 10th, 2014 around 8am. He made some statements before the Annoucement of the results to the Press who were being agitated and had started a solidarity Chanting demanding for the quick release of the Results. He replied "You have been at this for days, in a matter of mins, we will come to the end of this exciercise, kindly excercise patience". Truth to his words, minutes after the whole calculations of the cubersome results. he turned towards the microphone and anoounced in the following statements "Let me appreciate the good people of the press for their patience and good coverage of the Election Excercise. I, Professor Bamitale Omole hereby certify i was the returning officer for the Osun State Election, the election was contested by the following candidates .
Barris Niyi of Acoord Party had 370 votes,
APA 3,000 votes,
APC 394,684 votes,
APGA 806 votes,
CPP 1,087,
 LP 8,898,
NPPP 249,
NCP 457,
NNPP 493,
 PDN 1,909,
PDP 292,700.
 Following from this Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola having certified the requirement of the Law is declared Winner Of the Osun State Election.

#OsunDecides: Osun Governorship Election- Results so far!

—#Unit 006, Elerin Irepodun LGA APC – 66 PDP – 43 LP – 1
—-Former Gov Olagunsoye Oyinlola loses in his polling Unit: APC = 61votes PDP:125 Ward Polling Unit 3
—–Ward 10 Ife Central Unit 3: PDP =140 APC= 62; Unit 8: PDP =95 APC =26
—– Ife Central: Unit 4: PDP 100, APC 64; Unit 11: PDP 34, APC 14; Unit 2: PDP 118, APC 61; Unit 10: PDP 101, APC 41
—–Ward 10 Ife Central Unit 3: PDP =140 APC= 62; Unit 8: PDP =95 APC =26
—–Ward 10 Ife Central Unit 12: PDP=148 = APC 47 ; Unit 4: PDP= 100 APC= 64
- Commercial Ward 2 Ada Boripe @APCNigeria:104, @PDPNigeria:42—-
- Ila Orogun Ward 8 Unit 5 @APCNigeria:83, @PDPNigeria:71—-
- Oshogbo LGC Ward 2 Unit 8 @APCNigeria:63, @PDPNigeria:13—-
- Ila Orogun Iperin Ward 6 Unit 10 Jagun 2 @APCNigeria:42, @PDPNigeria:45—-
- Osogbo LGC Ward 14 Unit 1 @APCNigeria:108, @PDPNigeria:20—-
- Obafemi Awolowo Univerity @APCNigeria:31, @PdpNigeria:28—-
- Oriade LG Ward 11 PU 4 @APCNigeria:92, @PdpNigeria:42—-
- Oshogbo Ward 01 Unit 001 @APCNigeria:60, @PdpNigeria:12 LP:1—-
- Oshogbo WARD 01 UNIT 002 APC:50, PDP:16—-WIN
- Oshogbo Ward 8 Isaleagbara @APCNigeria:62, @PdpNigeria:15—-
- Oshogbo Ward 2 unit 8 APC:63, PDP:13—-
- Iperin Ward 6 Unit 10 @APCNigeria:42, @PdpNigeria:45—-
- (Adejare) Omisore’s running mate Polling Unit @APCNigeria:130, @PdpNigeria:30—-
– Oba Ward Ward 2 Unit 8 @APCNigeria:65, @PdpNigeria:15—-

- Ilobu Ward 5 Unit 7 APC:63, PDP:10—-
- IREMO Ward Adebandele 1 CPU @APCNigeria:52, @PdpNigeria:52—-
- Oshogbo LGC UNIT 6 Ward 14 @APCNigeria:86, @PdpNigeria:15—-
- AD 2 UNIT 2 WARD 14 APC:109, PDP:20—-WIN
- Osogbo LGC Ward 01 Unit 2 @APCNigeria:50, @PdpNigeria:16—-
- Ife East LGC Ward 3 Unit 4 @APCNigeria:59, @PdpNigeria:106—-
- Osun Ward 2 Unit @APCNigeria:63, @PdpNigeria:15—-
- Ward 13 Unit 12 @APCNigeria:71, @PdpNigeria:11—-
- Osun Osogbo LGC Ward 12 @APCNigeria:71, @PdpNigeria:11—-
- Odo Otin Ward 4 AUD Unit @APCNigeria 73 @PdpNigeria 93—-
- Odo Otin TownHall Unit Ward 4 @APCNigeria:108, @PdpNigeria:90—-
- Ifon Ward 3 Unit 2 @APCNigeria:124, @PdpNigeria:65—-
- Ilobu Ward 1 Unit 5 @APCNigeria:71, @PdpNigeria:33—-
- Odo Otin Semiola Unit Ward 4 @APCNigeria:75, @PdpNigeria:25—-
- Ifon Ward 5 Unit 8 @APCNigeria:62, @PdpNigeria:21—-
- Ifan Ward 5 Unit 2 @APCNigeria:106, @PdpNigeria:66—-
- Ife Central Ward 10 Unit 1 @APCNigeria:73, @PdpNigeria:149—-

Finally the much awaited Osun State (Ipinle Omoluabi) governorship election holds today August 9, with 20 candidates representing 20 political parties for the ticket to the Osun Government House.
Despite the 20 political Parties contesting, only two political Jungle Lions are widely recognised for the battle of the throne which is between Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the incumbent governor, the All Progressives Candidate (APC) and Iyiola Omisore, a former Senator, who hails from Ile-ife and candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP).
A total of 1,407,222 registered voters (INEC’s post March 2014 CVR) spread across three Senatorial Districts – the Districts have 10 local governments – are expected to cast their votes.
The gender distribution of the voters shows that there are 661,394 (47%) male and 745,828 (53%) female voters across 332 Wards, 3,010 Polling Units, and 3,379 Voting Points in the state.
Osogbo, the state capital, has the highest number of registered voters with a 110,670, followed closely by Ife Central with a voting population of 95,471.

OSUN 2014: Counting of ballots starts, results so far

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These are the results we have so far..