Football: West Brom 2-1 Arsenal: Arteta own goal sinks Gunners

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Olivier Giroud gave the visitors the lead but the Baggies quickly hit back and survived a late scare when Santi Cazorla sent a late penalty over the crossbar Mikel Arteta's own goal consigned Arsenal to a 2-1 defeat against West Brom that givesManchester City the chance to take sole ownership of top spot in the Premier League.

Mourinho on Chelsea's title hopes: Send for Tom Cruise, it's Mission Impossible

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The Blues edged past Norwich City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday and, with his side still in 15th place in the table, the Portuguese is not anticipating a title challenge

Schalke 1-3 Bayern Munich: Martinez & Muller hand Die Roten victory

Martinez Bayern

The imperious Bavarians had to dig deep to overcome a fierce challenge from the home team, but the ex-Athletic man restored the lead with his head before Muller made it safeBayern Munich sealed another win with a 3-1 victory over Schalke, with Javier Martinez and Thomas Muller striking in the second half to finally overcome the plucky hosts.

Manchester City 1-4 Liverpool: Rampant Reds stun Pellegrini's men

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Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino combined to brilliant effect in the first half as the Reds raced into a 3-0 lead, with Martin Skrtel making the game safe late on Liverpool turned in a stunning first-half performance to secure a shock 4-1 victory over Manchester City.

La Liga: Fire Blazing Barca Wallop Pathetic Madrid 4-0; Suarez scores twice as Benitez's men humiliated in the Clasico

The Uruguayan striker bagged a double, with Neymar and Andres Iniesta also on target as Luis Enrique's side ran riot at the Bernabeu on SaturdayBarcelona romped to a dominant Clasico triumph on Saturday as two goals from Luis Suarezinspired them to a 4-0 thrashing of Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Nigeria: Jonathan Opens Up; Says Obasanjo wanted A Third Term - Former President To launch His Foundation soon

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has for the first time bared his mind on the alleged third term controversial bid of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo.

#KogiDecides: APC candidate, Audu is leading by over 100,000; Election Results So Far (UNOFFICIAL)

Audu and Wada

Election Results So Far;

A MUST READ: 10 Facts About Male Suicide That Need To Be Known

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It’s time to stop being afraid of the “S” word.

W-E-I-R-D!!! Two people a DAY call 999 in London alone because they're trapped in the toilet

Since 2011, more than 3,800 people have rang 999 from inside the toilet

London Fire Brigade said many of these cases were not emergencies 

Gossip!! Toyin Aimakhu Beaten Blue-Black By New Lover? (Photos)

*As seen on welovegist.com

This is not exclusive to me, it’s mikeangelonews story. Now this is it. According to Mike (a man who has been practicing journalism for years) said Toyin Aimakhu’s alleged lover, Seun Egbegbe has beaten her to a pulp for denying him on the pages of nbewspapers. He said Mr seun feels he has done a lot for Toyin to start praising him, but Toyin feels it is too early to let the world know about their love because she just walked out of a marriage. Mike said Toyin’s friends told him about the new development. Now, when a journalist says a ‘friend’ told me, that friend could mean, her friend in the right sense, it could also mean the lover himself, yes, you heard me (that is why I laugh sometimes when people say, ladun this is too personal, they could sue. Sue? Sue when it was your partner that leaked it? Please sueeeeee…. or her colleagues who are envious of her.

"You must be joking Mr President" - Etcetera To Buhari

Dear President Buhari, I will like to extend an invitation to you for a tour of downtown, so that you can have a clear view of what the people who voted you into office feel about certain decision your government has taken so far, especially the decision to ban ‘I-pass-my-neighbour generator’. 

#KogiDecides: Tension As Wada, Audu Go Head-To-Head (UPDATED)

History will be made in Kogi state today when residents of the state decide who takes charge of the state’s affairs for the next four years.

Happening Now: Four British tourists and two Australians killed along with pilot as helicopter crashes into New Zealand glacier

The wreckage of a helicopter that crashed killing seven people on Fox Glacier, on the western coast of New Zealand's south island

Four British tourists and two Australians have been killed when their sightseeing helicopter crashed into a deep ravine while flying over a New Zealand glacier.

Kogi Guber election records smooth accreditation, early arrival of election materials, personnel

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Accreditation of voters in the Kogi Governorship election commenced at 8 a.m.in virtually all the polling units across the state following the arrival of electoral officials and materials as early as 7 a.m..

Kogi Guber Poll: Fuel scarcity forces voters opt for water transportation

Prospective voters from riverine communities in Kogi-East Senatorial District on Friday opted for water transportation to enable them reach their towns and villages ahead of Saturday’s Governorship election in the state.

Negotiate with Biafra agitators, North-East Youths advice Buhari

By Kelechukwu Iruoma


The Indigenous People of Biafra on a Peaceful Protest over the Arrest of the Director of Radio Biafra, along Ikwerre road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Photo: Nwankpa Chijioke

A group of Northern youths under the aegis of North-East Youths Peace Development Initiative, NEYPDI, yesterday urged President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government to dialogue with those agitating for Biafra, instead of applying force against them.

SHAME: Over 50m Nigerians defecate openly –UNICEF

BY PETER DURU, MAKURDI


UNICEF: Over 50m Nigerians defecate openly

THE United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has disclosed that over 50million Nigerians do not have access to toilets hence resort to open defecation.

MINIMUM WAGE: Oshiomhole disowns govs, backs workers

You must pay, he tells his colleagues

Says democracy can’t be run at govs’ comfort

Wabba, Ajaero factions unite to fight workers’ course

Reduce your pay by 50%, Ango Abdullahi tells govs

BY SONI DANIEL & JOHNBOSCO AGBAKWURU


Workers, Governors set for showdown…

GOVERNOR Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, yesterday, disagreed with other governors of the country on the ability of the states to pay the N18,000 minimum wage, saying they must pay.

Politics: Read what this PDP Scribe says about rebranding the party

*Gulak

*Explains why he dragged PDP NWC to court
*Says impunity costs PDP 2015 elections

By Henry Umoru

FORMER political Adviser to past President Goodluck Jonathan, Ahmed Gulak, yesterday, lampooned the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP on its rebranding move, saying the action was a waste of time.

Family: Must a wife always say yes to sex?! - Read

By Bunmi Sofola


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Forget the old wives’ tale that a married woman must be ever ready to satisfy her husband’s conjugal rites’ (how archaic!) but when push comes to shove, must a wife always be her husband’s ‘obedient servant’ in the bedroom? Some months back, two couples were asked about their mismatched libidos, and how it affected their marriage.

Nollywood: I have kissed over 200 actresses on set— Jim Iyke

By Benjamin Njoku



Jim Iyke and actress Rita Dominic in a movie

Nollywood bad boy, Jimi Iyke can’t stop being controversial. During the week, the actor openly kissed actress Joselyn Dumas on a live show,and went ahead to confess that he has kissed not less than 200 actresses while on different movie sets.

Nigeria: Emir cries out as Benin Republic invades 16 Nigerian villages, hoists flag

‎By Demola Akinyemi

Neighbouring Benin Republic has invaded 16 villages in Okuta, the border town in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, causing fear and tension in the affected communities.

Ohaneze disowns Biafra agitators, says Biafra died in 1970

By Vincent Ujumadu, Awka

OHANEZE Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio –cultural organization, has dissociated itself from the activities of the Biafra agitators, who had been protesting in many cities in the South East and South –South, saying that Biafra died in 1970 with the surrender by General Philip Effiong, to the Nigerian troops.

Try and tell yourselves the truth. At least for once! - Badero Olusola

The most annoying thing about those believing in Buhari and his 38 wheeler dealers saintly ministers is their long held belief that Nigeria would have burnt if Jonathan had won.

Is Nigeria peaceful after Jonathan now?

Photo Speak: Joke

At the PTA meeting, when your teacher tells your parents; "He's a good boy (you smiled) but he doesn't concentrate in class (change of face😡"

😫😫😫😫

 

#Maiyegun

See Photos of Nigerian former President's 58th birthday in D.C

GEJ @58, Washington D.C 

In Ogun State, Wives of government functionaries have an association. See their Bus Photo

"Spouses of Ogun State Government Functionaries Association"

Smh!

Life Changing-Ways To Overcome Failure

Badero Olusola

Failure is a very bad state to be and may be very depressing, but not if you do something about it. It is a very wild feeling that no one would like to go through but can be overcome and defeated. It really depends on how you look at the situation, for there is always or in most cases a good side to everything.

Here are the 3 best ways to overcome failure:

BREAKING!!! Oduduwa Republic: Yoruba Group Protest; Demands Independence From Nigeria (Photos)

The Western Region of Nigeria, otherwise known as the Yoruba Nation, has been a nation known for landmark achievements that has placed it ahead of the others and has transformed it into an egalitarian society that it is today.

Dressed Down: Kemi Adeosun ‘poorly qualified’ to be finance minister - The Economist

Kemi Adeosun, Minister of finance

Kemi Adeosun, Nigeria’s finance minister, is poorly qualified to manage the country’s economy, according to English newspaper, The Economist. In its review of President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministers, the newspaper described Okechukwu Enelamah, the minister for trade and investment, as “a respected businessman”, but noted that he “may lack the clout to stand up to the president”. 

Bad News: No money to pay Eaglets’ World Cup bonuses – NFF

Home and Dry: Golden Eaglets celebrate after winning the FIFA U-17 title in Chile Photo: GettyImages

Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has come out to say that the football body is cash-strapped and won’t be able to pay the newly crowned U-17 World champions, the Golden Eaglets some of their bonuses.

I’m a member of Boko Haram; I attacked Christians at BUK – Augustine Effiong

Augustine Effiong, 25, an indigene of Akwa Ibom State, who is popularly known as Abubakar Garba said on Monday that he helped carry out deadly attacks on April 29 at church services in the old campus of the Bayero University, Kano (BUK) and admitted belonging to the extremist group, Boko Haram in his confession to police.