Arsenal Wins 12th FA Cup Title in Style

Arsenal Football club of England made history as the most successful English club side to have won the English FA Cup for a record 12 times after defeating Aston Villa FC 4-0 at Wembley on Saturday.

The gunners as they are fondly called successfully defended the trophy they won last season against Hull City albeit in a more easy way this time around.

Goals from Theo Walcott, Alexis Sanchez,Per Mertesacker and Olivier Giroud ensured that Aston Villa 19 year wait for a major silverware continues.

The victory also makes Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger the most successful manager in the modern era of competition having won it for the sixth time for the North London side.

The victory at Wembley capped a fine season for the gunners who also qualified for next season UEFA Champions League having placed third 3rd behind Chelsea and Manchester City on the Barclays Premiership log.

Below are some of the victory celebration pictures.


                                  

                                         

                                         

                                        
                                         

                                        

                                         

                                                   

                                         

Buhari Appoints Ogbonnaya Onu as SFG

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Ogbonnaya Onu as the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).

The news of Onu's appointment broke out on Twitter on Sunday afternoon through APC situation room timeline.

Onu's appointment makes him the first cabinet member of President Buhari since he was sworn in on May 29.

It would be recalled that Ogbonnaya Onu was the National Chairman of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) and was the first executive  Governor of Abia State from February 1992 to December 1993.

'Vice Governor'! When Chidinma Goofed On Instagram

No one is above mistake they say but there are some unpardonable mistakes which is hard to overlook and such is that made by Chidinma Ekile on her Instagram page.

The Project Fame season 3 winner took to her Instagram page to express her joy on hearing that the number 2 citizen of Imo State is from her hometown. The 'Kedike' crooner out of share excitement wrote 'Vice Governor' instead of Deputy Governor.

Chidinma's post immediately generated 69 comments from her fans who attacked her for mistakenly saying Vice Governor.

Below is the snapshot of  her post and reaction that followed

                                              

                                                        

Korede Bello Shines With 'Godwin' at Inauguration Dinner

Mavin music sensation Korede Bello wherever he is today will still be basking in the euphoria of his electric performance at the inauguration dinner held in honour of President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House Conference Hall in Abuja.

Korede Bello as he is popularly referred to by his numerous fans not only rendered his popular hit, 'Godwin' but also added flair through his smile and well guided movement on stage.

The Lagos State born musician and guitarist injected a bit of energy into the gala night with his performance when it seems to be getting boring. He also speared the blushes of Apororo, one of Nigeria's comedian who came on stage before him but couldn't crack the audience ribs.

While his performance continues to get positive reviews across social media platform, the story of  Korede Bello is one which exemplifies the saying that "Talent well harnessed will bring you before kings"

I’ll be president of all Nigerians – Buhari

By Bassey Udo


President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday pledged to keep his oath of office and serve all Nigerians equally at all times, while assuring that Nigerians would not regret entrusting the responsibility of leading the country to him.

Jonathan gets heroic welcome in Bayelsa

Ex President Goodluck Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Dame Patience Jonathan got an heroic welcome in Bayelsa after handing over power to President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja.

Jonathan was all smiles as he waves to the cheering crowd. See more pictures after the cut.

Buhari's inauguration is strictly by invitation- APC

The All Progressives Congress, APC has said the inauguration of Nigeria's President elect Muhammadu Buhari which is billed for May 29 at the Eagles Square in Abuja is strictly by invitation.

The party made this known in a press statement released yesterday in Abuja through the head of the  media team of the President Elect, Garba Shehu.

In the release, members of the public especially supporters of APC were admonished to follow the proceedings on Radio or TV and can only grace the occasion only if invited.

The one page release has it that the move is to avoid all forms of inconveniences adding that it is a government ceremony and not a convention.

While urging all its teeming supporters across the country to avoid  all plans to move to Abuja for the ceremony, the media team said they should either stay at home and pray for the success of the incoming administration and peace in the country.

Jonathan Signs 6 Bills Into Law

With just 48 hours to the end of his administration, President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, signed into law six bills recently passed by the National Assembly.

Confirming the development, yesterday, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, said it was to ensure that as much as possible, all government businesses were concluded.

Among the bill that were signed was the Tobacco Control Bill 2015.

Other bills signed into law include the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency Act 2015; Equipment and Leasing Bill 2015; AMCON (Amendment) Bill 2015; Standards Organisation of Nigeria Bill 2015, and the National Sugar Development (Amendment) Bill 2015.
The Tobacco Control Act 2015 repeals the Tobacco Smoking (Control) Act, CAP.T6, LFN 2004 enacted in 1990 and amended years later.



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'Excommunicating' Zuma from Buhari's Inauguration

Jacob Zuma

By 'Lekan Ogunyinka

At a time like this when Nigerians both home and in diaspora are embittered about the dearth of fuel that has threatened to bring the whole nation to a gridlock, there is a growing anticipation among many that there will surely be light at the end of the tunnel when a new government is ushered in come May 29. As at the last count, not less than 50 heads of States have confirmed their participation in the event which is billed to take place at the Eagles Square in Abuja. Among these notable dignitaries that have decided to witness what many has described as a new dawn in Nigeria's democratic landscape is South Africa's President, Jacob Zuma.

'50 shades of fuel...' The Internet is agog with the hashtag #ReplaceAMovieWithFuel

It is no longer news that Nigeria has been hit with the dearth of fuel. The scarcity of this essential commodity in the last few days has gripped Nigerians and non Nigerians alike making life more difficult.  Businesses have been affected, monthly salary earners are crying foul, and surprisingly traffic has suddenly disappeared especially in Lagos whose traffic situation is second to none in the country. 

One part of Nigeria that is however not affected is the social media. Nigerians especially the youths have taken to the various social media platform like Facebook and Twitter to express their frustration at a broken economic system that continues to squeeze hard on consumers and make an already torturous living even more hellish howabeit in a comical way. 

Here is today’s trending hashtag – #ReplaceAMovieWithFuel. Some of the top headlines includes: Fuel of Wall Street, Dark Fuel Rises, 50 Shades of Fuel, Fuel Men, Fuel of Steel,The Last Fuel to Abuja, Fuel in the Monkey shadow, Night at the fuel station etc.

While you queue at the petrol station or wherever you are #ReplaceAMovieWithFeul.

Okonjo-Iweala Denies Osinbajo's Claims of FG Incurring $60bn Debts

 Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has refuted claims by VP-elect Yemi Osinbajo that the outgoing administration owes $60billion in local and foreign debts.

Ancelotti is a great coach- Ronaldo

Real Madrid Super star Christiano Ronaldo has described Carlo Ancelotti as a great coach and an amazing person.

The forward who has been exceptional for the Los Merengues this season with a total of 61 goals in all competitions took to his Twitter page to eulogise his coach describing the Italian as a wonderful person who he will love to work with next season.

There'll never be another Xavi - Enrique

Barcelona coach Lius Enrique has said Barcelona will have to adapt to life without Xavi, describing the play maker as a player that can never be replaced.

Enrique said this after Xavi played his last game for the Catalan giants in a 2-2 draw against Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday.

Will Adebayor end up like Yekini?

Emmanuel Adebayor

Since the day he decided to let out the can of worms in his family to the world, he has never known peace. For Emmanuel Sheyi Adebayor, the sun seems to be setting on the illustrious career of a player whose life has over the years radiated success,fame and glory.

Femi Robinson, ‘Village headmaster’ passes on

Femi Robinson, who was popularly known as “Ife Araba” in the now rested “Village Headmaster’’ TV drama, has died.

His family announced his demise today on Face book.The cause of the death of the 75-year-old actor was not disclosed.

Chelsea slump at West Brom

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas was sent off in bizarre circumstances as the below-par Premier Leachampions, playing with 10 men for over an hour, slumped 3-0 at West Bromwich Albion on Monday.

Okagbare Shines in Shanghai

 

Africa and Commonwealth sprint champion, Blessing Okagbare, gave a clue of what her fans should be expecting from her at this year’s IAAF World Championship in Beijing, China when she won the Shanghai leg of the 2015 Diamond League yesterday.

Adebayor: When will the storm be over?

This seems not to be the best of times for Emmanuel Sheyi Adebayor both on and off the pitch. While struggling to get regular playing time with his current English club Tottemham Hotspurs, the Togolese born striker is still battling with the deteriorating relationship in his family.

The 31-year-old forward on Tuesday, May 5 took to his Facebook to open up about his dealings with his family revealing that his brother Rotimi stole 21 mobile phones from a French football academy he had had assisted him in playing in.

Friendly: England Turn Down Eagles

The English Football Association has ruled out playing an international friendly with the Super Eagles in the near future.

Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick was at Wembley Stadium in London on Tuesday for a private meeting with FA Chairman Greg Dyke.

One of the key points discussed at the informal meeting was the possibility of both countries facing each other in an exhibition game before the end of 2015.

‘’The discussions included reference to Mr Pinnick’s appreciation for English football and his desire to foster closer links between the NFF and The FA,’’ The English FA stated on its official website.

‘’Although there are no plans in the foreseeable future for a senior men’s international between England and Nigeria, it was agreed to keep dialogue open between the countries. ‘’

The Super Eagles last played England in a friendly on November 16, 1994, and the Europeans won the game 1-0 thanks to a goal from skipper David Platt.

Two days ago, Amaju Pinnick had mooted the idea of both countries playing a friendly in October but The Three Lions have two crucial European Championship qualifiers against Estonia and Lithuania in that month.

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