Celtic back on track after nervy win at Firhill

Celtic back on track after nervy win at Firhill Celtic survived a nervy finish as they ended a two-game winless run in the Scottish Premiership with a narrow 2-1 win over Partick Thistle at Firhill on Saturday. The home side were without a victory against Celtic since 1995 but they held out against the Hoops until the 45th minute when Leigh Griffiths sent a shot on the turn past Tomas Cerny for his 35th goal of the season. Celtic added another in the 54th minute when Callum McGregor fired home from a tight angle to put the Scottish champions on course for victory. However, Thistle set up a tense finale when Sean Welsh netted a 85th minute penalty after Steven Lawless had been fouled by Erik Sviatchenko as Thistle ended a six-game goalless run against Celtic. The win restores Celtic’s four-point advantage at the top of the table over Aberdeen, who take on Kilmarnock later on Saturday. “I thought we won in a good way. We had a lot of chances and could have killed the game a bit earlier,” Celtic manager Ronny Deila said. “I think the boys worked very hard, especially when we went 1-0 up and we played better and better.” Partick Thistle manager Alan Archibald rued his side’s missed chances. “I was happy enough with the first half apart from the goal we lost,” Archibald said. “Before that we had a half chance ourselves then Kris Doolan had a chance and we saw the other night against Aberdeen that you need to take your chances.” At Firhill, Dedryck Boyata’s suspension meant Charlie Mulgrew moved into the centre of defence to partner Sviatchenko while Nir Bitton replaced the injured Stefan Johansen. Partick Thistle had suffered 22 consecutive defeats against Celtic so it was no surprise that the Hoops started the stronger of the two sides with Cerny diving low to stop a diving header from Griffiths early on. Gary Mackay-Steven then stabbed a cross from Kris Commons wide before McGregor dragged a shot wide from the edge of the box as Celtic looked for an early goal. However, it wasn’t all one-way traffic with Craig Gordon scrambling to keep a Liam Lindsay effort from 25 yards from sneaking into the top corner. The home side then had a great chance to end their goal drought against the Hoops when Doolan evaded a couple of challenges to break into the box but Gordon was quick off his line to block his shot. With the game heading to the break it was Celtic who made the vital breakthrough. Mackay-Steven swung the ball into the box from the by-line and Griffiths took a touch to control it before spinning round to lash the ball low past Cerny, who couldn’t keep it out despite getting a hand to it. Celtic only needed nine minutes of the second half to add another. Mackay-Steven was the architect again as he held up the ball before slotting it through for McGregor who evaded the challenge of Dan Seaborne and fired an angled shot past Cerny. A brilliant save by Cerny denied Celtic a third in the 73rd minute as McGregor sent Griffiths through on goal but his strike was blocked by the keeper’s leg before substitute Colin Kazim-Richards blasted the rebound wide. Thistle pulled one back from the penalty spot in the 85th minute. Sviatchenko’s tug on Lawless’ shirt saw referee Stephen Finnie point to the spot and Welsh sent Gordon the wrong way to reduce the deficit.

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TRUMP

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MAMA DAUGHTER LOVE

Annie Idibia and her mum cover the maiden edition of Impelling Africa Impelling Africa Nigeria is out with its maiden Issue and Special Motherhood Edition featuring beautiful Annie Idibia and her mom, Grace Essien as its cover page personalities. This edition which is themed around the strength of women and joy of motherhood focuses on the trials and triumphs of both mother and daughter as mothers and as entrepreneurs. The revealing interview brings to limelight the great bond between these two as it is seen behind the scene and on camera. The issue also features MTV Shuga cast, Jemima Osunde where she talks about juggling her career and education and a special feature of Ayodele Dada as man crush of the month. This maiden edition is super packed with educating articles on womanhood and motherhood.

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WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

I am such an addict when it comes to Women Empowerment.I am not a feminist but i actually love it when women have the interest of other women at heart. Okay, this is what happens when i attend programs: I smile from my seat and take notes and communicate with those seated close to me without any form of bias. Too meet the Organizers of such events could feel cumbersome. I had a lovely time learning how to trust God more, be patient and have a clean heart towards others, in order words Don't sit in your bedroom and all you can think of is cursing your boss or wishing him/her evil. You will simply hurt yourself. Instead put it to productive use. Linda Ikeji is such a humble, warm and beautiful lady, she actually inspired me to get a blog of my own A big thank you to Mr Babajide Aroyewun he helped me to launch this dream to a reality and Mr Ademola Babatunde who helped with the technical papparazzi. I was elated seeing Linda today, Although,she came almost an hour late but i wasn't cross with her because she entered the hall with a great aura and her humility is electrifying. She also offered refreshment to over 1000 women in the hall. Weldone Linda, may God bless you and continually water you. During the course of the program her sister Laura walked in and the whole hall was lit. she is a super extrovert and so free minded. Linda's Dad, brother and other sister were also present alongside her friends and colleagues. I learnt something from this: Wherever, wherever, whomever you are now and become someday, Never ever take the accolades all to yourself because it is God that deserves it and he alone can direct you appropriately. @linda ikeji Thank you and God bless.

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Nursery School Teachers Rape Six Year Old Student

A six year old female student at the De-Emerates Nursery School, at highbrow Rijiyar Zaki Quarters of Kano State, was raped by two of her teachers The mother of the victim, who spoke with SaharaReporters, said that she had taken her daughter to school on Thursday at 7am. When she returned later that afternoon, at about 1pm, she was told that her daughter had fallen sick. According to the mother, “a female staff informed me that she was sick and cannot even stand on her feet.” The young girl was then rushed to the Imam Wali Hospital, nearby her school, but was then referred to the general hospital due to physical damage to her private parts. At Murtala Muhammad General Hospital the mother was informed that, due to the seriousness of injury inflicted on her daughter, a police officer or Hisbah Official must be informed. The official and medical professionals then told the mother that her daughter was in urgent need of medical attention because of the severity of her rape. When the little girl regained consciousness at the hospital, she told those present that it was “Uncle Bello and Uncle Sulaiman” in the morning who had told her to lie down and bring something out of their trousers and “put it here [referencing to her private parts].” Our correspondent’s investigation took him to the school but efforts to speak with Hajiya Ruqayya, the school Proprietress, proved unsuccessful. Mrs. Ruqayya denied that the rape took place at her school and asked our correspondent to leave immediately. The parents of the victim have reported the incident to the Divisional Police Office of Rijiyar Zaki Quarters for further investigation to unravel the circumstances that led to the unfortunate development

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