Malala Yousafzai says going to university “finally” gave her some time for herself – including eating McDonald’s and playing poker.
The Nobel Prize winner, 23, gave a wide-ranging interview to British Vogue and features on the cover of the magazine’s July issue.
Ms Yousafzai graduated from Oxford University last year.
“I was excited about literally anything – going to McDonald’s or playing poker with my friends,” she said.
“I was enjoying each and every moment because I had not seen that much before. I had never really been in the company of people my own age.”
Ms Yousafzai was shot in the head by Taliban militants when she was 14, after campaigning for girls to be educated in her native Pakistan.
She said she had “never really been in the company of people my own age because I was recovering from the incident, and travelling around the world, publishing a book and doing a documentary, and so many things were happening”.
“At university I finally got some time for myself.”
FIFA President highlights importance of transparent transfer system and bidding processes
“The launch of FIFA’s Global Integrity Programme, developed in partnership with the UNODC, has been a milestone”
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reinforced the importance of protecting the integrity of sport, while speaking at a special United Nations General Assembly event, highlighting the dangers of corruption. Invited to address a UN delegation, and stakeholder chiefs, President Infantino reiterated how good governance is critical to building sustainable, clean football for the whole world to enjoy.
From robust financial reporting and safeguarding children, through to the relentless fight to combat match manipulation, FIFA remain committed to building a sustainable, safe sport which can become truly global.
“The new FIFA has learned from its past experiences, which showed how sport organisations can be severely impacted by corruption and rent-seeking behaviours of individuals,” the FIFA President explained, “unless appropriate checks and balances are fully in place, correctly implemented and frequently initiated.”
It was also an opportunity for representatives of international organisations to share ideas on how best to tackle the threats to sport, players, coaches, officials, sports organisations and communities across the world. President Infantino reflected on FIFA’s partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and their shared zero-tolerance approach to corruption. “The launch of FIFA’s Global Integrity Programme, developed in partnership with the UNODC, has been a milestone in our commitment to this cause,” he said.
Discussing how football operations are still vulnerable to corruption, and FIFA’s response, the President added: “Match manipulation, while relatively uncommon, carries a devastating impact upon the integrity of the game, competitions and teams. The International Transfer System must also be fit for purpose. A transfer market fuelled by speculation and not solidarity means a growing risk of conflicts of interest, huge market inflation and an increasing competitive imbalance.
“In response, we have created the FIFA Clearing House, a central counterpart in charge of performing all required checks in player transfers, and ensuring the money paid by the purchasing club is correctly distributed to the training clubs in compliance with national and international financial regulations.”
The FIFA President reiterated how all FIFA activities should be carried out with transparency, supported by all appropriate checks and assurances. “We must have bidding processes that are fully transparent, have clear evaluation criteria and abide by ethical principles, as well as the allocation of FIFA World Cup and FIFA Women’s World Cup hosts voted on by the FIFA Congress,” President Infantino said.
“This has already been the case for the FIFA World Cup in 2026 in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and will be the process followed for the first time in the selection of the hosts for the next FIFA Women’s World Cup.”
Florida has become the latest US state to ban transgender girls and women from participating in female sports at public schools and colleges.
The state’s Republican governor Ron DeSantis signed the measure into law on Tuesday.
The law says women and girls must play on the teams of the biological sex on their birth certificate.
Governor DeSantis said “We believe that is very important that the integrity of these competitions are preserved,” as he signed the law at a Christian school in Jacksonville city.
“We’re gonna go based on biology, not based on ideology when we’re doing sports.”
The move comes as Republican-led states push back against pro-LGBT policies supported by the administration of Democratic US President Joe Biden.
Florida’s law defines an athlete’s sex as that stated on official documents at birth.
Called the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, the law says sports teams for girls and women “may not be open to students of the male sex”.
It is not clear whether all female athletes must now show their birth certificates to be in sports teams.
The law would not bar female athletes from playing on boys or men’s teams.
The law also allows students to take legal action against the school if they feel it has violated the act and “deprived” them “of an athletic opportunity”.
Supporters of the bill say transgender female athletes have an unfair advantage, having been designated male at birth but having since transitioned.
The law will apply to public secondary and high schools, colleges and universities when it comes into effect on 1 July.
Captain Ahmed Musa and forward Paul Onuachu (voted Best Player and Top Scorer in Belgium in the just-concluded season) have arrived at the camp of Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Austria as the three –time African champions get set for Friday’s prestige international friendly against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.
On Tuesday, 18 players were on hand to limber up at the training pitch of the Stadion Wiener Neustadt in Vienna, where both fierce rivals will do battle in what is their first clash in two years.
Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions have had a lot of laughs at the expense of the Super Eagles in principally Africa Cup of Nations finals – 1984, 1988 and 2000. But the Eagles edged the neighbours to the east 3-2 in the quarter finals of the last AFCON in Egypt two years ago, mauled the Lions 3-0 in a friendly in Belgium in October 2015 and were vastly superior over two legs in 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches in September 2017.
The arrival of the inspirational Musa and Belgium –based Onuachu on Wednesday morning brought the number of players in Nigeria’s camp to 20. Others are goalkeepers Maduka Okoye, Francis Uzoho and John Noble; defenders William Ekong, Valentine Ozornwafor, Chidozie Awaziem and Jamilu Collins; midfielders Wilfred Ndidi, Oghenekaro Etebo, Abdullahi Shehu, Abraham Marcus and Samson Tijani and; forwards Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Anayo Iwuala, Terem Moffi and Peter Olayinka.
After Tuesday’s training, Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr said he was satisfied with the session, and insisted the match against the Lions is an avenue to assess and evaluate what a number of new players can bring to the group.
England’s catch-up plans worth £1.4bn for school pupils have been accused of being not as exciting or effective as expected by head teachers.
The funding will mostly be spent on tutoring sessions to make up for learning lost in the pandemic.
But the plans are much more limited than the £13.5bn which the Education Policy Institute (EPI) had calculated would be required.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “We will do everything we can to support children who have fallen behind.”
The catch-up plan, with £1.4bn extra over three years in addition to the £1.7bn already announced, will include £1bn for 100 million hours of tutoring and £250m for teacher training and development.
Tutoring will be targeted at those considered most in need of support, often provided in small groups, but it will not be an entitlement for all pupils.
The EPI, which warned that primary pupils had lost up to two months of learning in reading and three months in maths, said the extra funding amounted to £50 per pupil per year – a tenth of what it estimated was needed.
There had been reports the recovery plan would be much bigger and include a longer school day – but funding for any further catch-up proposals will now depend on the next spending review.
But Education Secretary Gavin Williamson told UK media that an extended school day was “very much still on the agenda”.
Asked about whether the funding was less than required, Williamson said the catch-up plan was based on the evidence of what works – and that tutoring “does actually deliver” and should not be the “preserve of a few”.
He said the £1.4bn was a “pretty hefty amount” and would “have a direct impact on children”.
The education secretary said suggestions of shorter summer holidays were no longer being considered.
Sources close to the talks said the Treasury was reluctant to sign off on such a big upfront commitment.
In response, a Whitehall source said: “Together with DfE [Department for Education] we will work out what exactly is needed in terms of extra time for children’s catch up – as well as what teachers and parents think is best and will work too.
“It’s right for both children and the taxpayer that we know what we’re buying before we spend.”
The prime minister announced the school funding as the “next step in our long-term catch up plan”.
Six Nigerians made the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list for 2021 Africa Young Innovators and Risk-Takers in a pandemic Year.
Apart from the six Nigerians, one Ghanaian, 13 South African, two Ugandans, two Kenyans, and one Namibian also made the list.
Others are two innovators from Zimbabwe, one each from Malawi, Zambia and Cape Verde.
Those who made the list in Nigeria are Ifan Ifeanyi Michael – Creative artist & filmmaker; Timilehin Bello – CEO and Founder of Media Panache; Temidayo Oniosun – Founder of Space in Africa; Amarachi Nwosu – self-taught visual artist, storyteller, and CEO of Melanin Unscripted; Divine Ikubor (also known as Rema) – Musician, and Wale Lawal – Founder and Editor-In-Chief of The Republic.
Speaking on making the list, Timilehin said, “Here today, Forbes today. I’m very honoured to have been listed on the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 Africa list. It’s a big win not just for me but for the amazing team at Media Panache.
“It’s been a turbulent year for businesses and startups especially in Africa but through it all, we have trudged on with passion and grit. And this award has proved that although it was hard, it was worth it.”
Now in its 7th edition, the Forbes Under 30 List, published annually, seeks to honour trailblazing Africans under the age of 30 who are innovative entrepreneurs, tech geeks, sports stars and influential creatives leading a pandemic hit Africa.
A member of a Kenyan atheist group has abandoned his leadership post within the organization after finding faith in Jesus Christ, the organization announced.
The group Atheists in Kenya Society revealed on Twitter that its secretary, Seth Mahiga, “made the decision to resign from his position as Secretary of our society.”
The organization explained that “Seth’s reason for resigning is that he has found Jesus Christ and is no longer interested in promoting atheism in Kenya.”
In a statement, Atheists in Kenya Society President Harrison Mumia extended his best wishes to the group’s former secretary.
“We wish Seth all the best in his new found relationship with Jesus Christ,” Mumia wrote. “We thank him for having served the society with dedication over the last one and half years.”
However, Mumia took a slightly different tone in a Twitter post Sunday.
“It’s a sad day for the Atheists In Kenya Society. Our secretary, Seth Mahiga has resigned saying he’s found Jesus. Lol!”
Dr. Willy Mutunga, the former chief justice of Kenya, responded to that tweet by reminding Mumia that “Article 32(1) of our Constitution provides: Every person has the right to freedom of conscience, religion, thought, belief and opinion.” According to Mutunga, “This provision is not a laughing matter.”
On Sunday, Atheists in Kenya Society posted a video of Mahiga announcing his resignation from the group to a congregation of worshipers at Life Church International Nairobi on its Twitter page.
“I’ve been going through some difficulties in life and then I decided to resign as the secretary. So I’m very happy to be here,” he said.
In an extended version of the video, posted on YouTube, the pastor at Life Church International referred to Mahiga as his “brother” and asked him to bow down and say “Jesus is Lord.”
As Mahiga knelt at the front of the church, the congregation erupted into applause.
As Mahiga remained on his knees, the pastor asked the congregation to pray for “all those people who are in darkness and all the atheists who say there is no God.”
He asked that “the grace of God reach out to wherever they are right now in the mighty name of Jesus.”
Thomas Tuchel is looking to strengthen his Chelsea squad this summer
This could see a handful of players leave the club on loan or permanently
Fikayo Tomori, Olivier Giroud and Ross Barkley could all be on their way out
Thomas Tuchel wants to strengthen his European Champions with up to four new additions at striker, centre-back, centre midfield and wing-back.
The consequences could see as many as 11 of Chelsea‘s fringe players leaving this summer, either on loan or permanently.
Sportsmail takes a look at some of the men who could be on their way out of Stamford Bridge including Fikayo Tomori, Olivier Giroud, Tammy Abraham and Ross Barkley.
Fikayo Tomori is one of 11 Chelsea players who could be set to leave the club this summer
Fikayo Tomori
A £24million move to AC Milan is being ironed out after his impressive five-month loan, the England international centre-back has been offered a five-year deal by the Italians once the pay structure on his fee can be agreed.
Olivier Giroud
Milan have made contact with the Frenchman’s entourage as he is out of contract next month. Giroud has plenty of Premier League suitors plus ones in Italy and France but at 34 he is looking for a two-year deal.+
Tammy Abraham (L) and Olivier Giroud (R) could also be on their way out of Stamford Bridge
Tammy Abraham
Chelsea are willing to sell for £40m as they look to bring in Romelu Lukaku. A move to Aston Villa was rejected last summer and they will be joined by the likes of West Ham and Wolves this window but the price will need to drop.
Christian Pulisic
Not someone Chelsea will be rushing to sell but he wants to figure in games from the start and his frustration at Tuchel’s preference to use him from the bench or as a potential wing-back means the situation will come to a head.
Ross Barkley
Has plenty of talent but a lack of consistency and questions about how he looks after himself off the pitch have raised doubts about Barkley’s future under Tuchel. West Ham have an interest but may prefer an initial loan.
There are doubts over Ross Barkley’s future after a mixed season on loan with Aston Villa
Ruben Loftus-Cheek
Another loan move is not on the cards for the powerful midfielder. If he is not fancied by Thomas Tuchel he will look for a permanent move. Villa, Southampton, Everton have interest but the 25-year-old is on high wages.
Billy Gilmour
Chelsea don’t want to sell but the young Scotland midfield maestro needs to play regular football. Southampton saw a loan move fall through in January while Steve Bruce would love him at Newcastle United.
Conor Gallagher
Was one of West Brom’s best performers last season following on from successful loans at Charlton and Swansea. Thomas Tuchel would like to take a closer look at him before making any decision but Crystal Palace would like to sign him now.+5
Thomas Tuchel will take a closer look at Conor Gallagher but Crystal Palace are interested
Davide Zappacosta
Has one year left on his contract and has growing interest from Italy. Atalanta are among the frontrunners as they want an attacking full-back to replace Belgian Robin Gosens, who has been offered and is admired by a number of English clubs.
Emerson
The 26-year-old again has plenty of interest from Italian clubs such as Juventus, Napoli and Inter Milan. Could yet be offered as a makeweight in Chelsea’s pursuit of Lukaku but cash-strapped Inter would prefer deals to be done separately.
Tiemoue Bakayoko
Has one year left on his contract and after a number of loans wants a permanent option but his agent has admitted that is proving hard to find.
He heads a group including Michy Batshuayi, Danny Drinkwater, Baba Rahman, Kenedy and Spartak Moscow bound Victor Moses who are all set to leave this window. Question marks also remain over the roles of Kurt Zouma and Hakim Ziyech who want more game time.Tiemoue Bakayoko wants a permanent transfer after a number of loan moves in Europe
Two months after they embarked on an industrial action, lecturers at Ambrose Alli University (AAU) on Tuesday announced the suspension of the strike.
A joint statement in Ekpoma by the local chairman of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Monday Igbafen and the secretary, Anthony Aizebioje-Coker and made available to journalists in Benin explained that the suspension of the 66-day old strike action was as a result of a Memorandum of Action (MoA) between the university administration and the union after several engagements.
The lecturers downed tools on March 25 over unpaid salaries for several months and more than one year unpaid check-off dues and other sundry deductions from salaries in the institution.
Igbafen and Aizebioje-Coker disclosed that at a meeting of Monday, May 31, 2021, where the MoA was received and discussed, the congress of the university resolved to accept the said MoA and subsequently suspended its strike action, effective May 31, 2021.
They noted: “Consequent on the above, the union directed its members to return to work without further delay.”
Among other details of the MoA, they disclosed that the government will meet its obligation of paying the first tranche of the outstanding emoluments to the staff of the university within the week.
The statement added: “The first tranche constitutes a minimum of two months full (gross) salaries (January and February, 2021) as well as two months of outstanding check-off dues and other sundry deductions (April and May, 2020).That the first tranche be paid in the first week of June, 2021.
“The remaining emolument (salaries, check-off dues and other sundry deductions) shall be paid on or before the 30th of June 2021. No member of the union will be victimized because of the strike action.”
While advising the government against breaching the MoA in the interest of sustained industrial peace in the institution, the chairman and the scribe insisted that if the conditions are breached within the specified period, the strike action shall resume without notice.
Tesla Inc. is recalling nearly 6,000 U.S. vehicles because brake caliper bolts could be loose, with the potential to cause a loss of tire pressure, documents made public on Wednesday show.
The recall covers certain 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. Tesla’s filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it had no reports of crashes or injuries related to the issue and that the company will inspect and tighten, or replace, the caliper bolts as necessary.
Tesla said that loose caliper bolts could allow the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim, which could cause a loss of tire pressure in “very rare circumstances.” The company said that, in the “unlikely event” there is vehicle damage from a loose or missing fastener, it will arrange for a tow to the nearest service center for repair.
The filing with NHTSA said Tesla was made aware in December of a field incident involving a 2021 Model Y vehicle with a missing fastener on the driver-side rear brake caliper.
The company has since taken measures to prevent loosening of the bolts in the assembly process.
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Tiemoue Bakayoko wants a permanent transfer after a number of loan moves in Europe
