Monaco

Merry Christmas from Monaco! See Prince Albert and Family's First Holiday Card – with Gabriella Munching Away on an Apple. 

Afghanistan Attack: 6 NATO Troops Killed Near Bagram Airbase

A suicide bomber on a motorcycle killed six NATO troops in Afghanistan on Monday, according to officials. 

A spokesperson for the coalition said the troops died as the result of a vehicle-born explosive device near Bagram Airfield. Three NATO troops were injured, the spokesman added. 

Further details on the circumstances of the attack and nationalities of those involved were not immediately available. U.S. officials told NBC News that American soldiers were among those killed and wounded. 

Bagram is a large U.S. military base north of Kabul, the Afghan capital.

Blatter and Platini banned for 8 years

 Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini were both handed an eight-year ban from all football related activities by the FIFA Ethic Committee. The former FIFA president had made payments of $2 million to Platini for his role as a Presidential adviser between 1999 and 2002 with a signed contract. Blatter and Platini were also handed fines of 50,000 and 80,000 swiss francs for the offence. They both insist that they had a verbal agreement.

The Ethics committee ruled that both men had abused their office. Platini was widely expected to replace Blatter at FIFA but the events of the past months have dealt a severe blow to his ambition. 

However, Blatter and Platini have continued to plead their innocence and they are expected to challenge the ruling at the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CaS). Blatter has also said he will take actions under Swiss law if required.

Sepp Blatter became FIFA president in 1998 and his time at the head of FIFA corresponded with several allegations of corruption at the world football governing body. 

Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare beats Usain Bolt to Guinness World Record

Blessing Okagbare, who got married this year and also a  Nigerian sprinter, beat record breaking star, Usain Bolt, to the 2016 Guinness world records feat as the athlete with the most diamond league appearances. Okagbare participated in 38 diamond league events higher than any other athlete in the world, according to the records. “Multi-discipline athlete, Blessing Okagbare from Nigeria participated at 38 Diamond league events between July 3, 2010 and September 5, 2014. Okagbare’s specialities are the 100m and 200m sprints and long jump,” the book said. 

Dwayne Johnson- The rock

Dwayne Johnson- also know as Therock,  an actor and semi-retired professional wrestler, welcomed a baby girl with Lauren Hashian. We wish the new addition to their family all the best.

Access Mavin Concert-23rd December 2015

Thinking of where to be on the 23rd of Devember 2015, it's the #AccessMavinConcert, Just two days away, hurry now and get your tickets at Eko Hotels and Suites, Ozone Cinemas. The palms lekki, Ikeja city mall and Silverbird galleria. Tickets can also be purchased via the #paywithcapture app at paywithcapture.com for 499naira.

Malaysia 1st Islamic flight launched- Rayani Air

Islamic-compliant airline Rayani Air began operations Sunday, the 20th of December, with its maiden flight taking off from the capital to the resort island of Langkawi.

In-flight meals served on board its flights are completely halal, with alcohol consumption strictly prohibited.

Muslim flight crew must don the hijab while non-Muslim crew are to be decently dressed, managing director Jaafar Zamhari told reporters.

There will also be prayer recitals before take-off.

What do you think?

Wrong contestant crowned at miss world 2015

Steve Harvey, the host of Miss Universe 2015, which was on the 20th of December, in Las Vegas, wrongfully declares Miss Columbia the winner. When Miss Philippines actually won the contest. 

I will take responsibility for this. It was my mistake," Harvey says.

No one is above mistake. Congratulations to Miss Pia.

Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach reacts as she is crowned Miss Universe 2015.

Former Chelsea play Frank Lampard is married

Frank Lampard is off the market. Married to 36 year old Christine Bleakley. She looked stunning in an embroidered dress with elegant lace sleeves – thought to have cost around £10,000.

Christine wowed onlookers as she arrived at Saint Paul’s Church in Knightsbridge, central London, in a dress created by top designer Suzanne Neville. 

We wish them all the best.

Photo credit: mail online 

English Premier League Result

Leicester City continued their fairy tale start to the season with victory at Everton while Watford and Norwich claimed major scalps with wins over Liverpool and Manchester United respectively. Arsenal kept up the pace with Leicester City by defeating Man City at the Emirates. The full results are as follows:

Chelsea                               3-1                          Sunderland

Everton                               2-3                          Leicester City

Man United                        1-2                          Norwich City

Southampton                      0-2                          Tottenham

Stoke City                          1-2                          Crystal Palace

West Brom                         1-2                          AFC Bournemouth

Newcastle                          1-1                          Aston Villa

Watford                              3-0                          Liverpool

Swansea                             0-0                          West Ham United
Arsenal                               2-1                          Manchester City