FA Cup Return to Arsenal

Arsenal retained the FA Cup as they proved to be far too strong for Aston Villa at Wembley.

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Theo Walcott opened the scoring with a powerful finish before Alexis Sanchez doubled the lead with a stunning strike from distance early in the second period.

Per Mertesacker made the game safe with a header soon after before substitute Olivier Giroud added a late fourth as the Gunners became the most successful side in the competition's history with 12 wins.

The former Newcastle United goalkeeper - starting a second Cup final 17 years after his first, which also ended in defeat to Wenger's side - was required to claw out Laurent Koscielny's lofted header before Aaron Ramsey got across the returning Jores Okore to ripple the side-netting.

Ramsey scooped another effort over soon after, while Villa looked in vain to Christian Benteke as an outlet in a bid to relieve the pressure.

However, Given's goal continued to lead a charmed life as Kieran Richardson blocked Walcott's goalbound effort, only for the striker to open the scoring five minutes before the break.

Sanchez's header dropped kindly in the box and Walcott made no mistake - ending Villa's resistance with a powerful finish at the near post.

Arsenal began the second half as they ended the first - dominating possession and linking neatly up front - with Sanchez doubling the advantage in spectacular fashion.

A dipping effort from 30 yards had a perplexed Given beaten all ends up as the Chilean effectively wrapped up the victory with his 25th goal of an impressive debut season with the club.

Despite the introduction of Gabriel Agbonlahor for Charles N'Zogbia, Villa never looked like repeating Arsenal's heroics of last year.

Instead, Mertesacker shook off Benteke's attentions to flick Santi Cazorla's corner beyond Given shortly after the hour before Giroud compounded a disappointing day for Villa with a clipped finish at the near post from fellow substitute Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's cross.

There could be no doubt Wenger's men merited writing themselves into English football history as former Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood was denied a piece of silverware to end what has nonetheless been an impressive introduction to life at Villa Park.

Arsene Wenger is the wizard and professor of FA, the godfather of FA and force to reckon with.

The Salary that Nigeria President and his Vice BUHARI AND OSINBAJO Will Be Earning

Nigeria’s new president, Muhammadu Buhari, and his deputy, Yemi Osinbajo, will earn annual basic salaries of N3, 514, 705 and N3, 031, 572.50 respectively, according to the information on the website of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission.

The RMAFC is statutorily empowered by Section 32 (d) of Part 1 of the Third Schedule of the Constitution to determine the remuneration appropriate for political office holders.

Apart from the salaries, the president is entitled to various regular allowances like: Hardship, 50 per cent of the basic salary – N1, 757, 350.50; consistency – 250 per cent, N8, 786, 762.50.

Other regular allowances like motor vehicle fuelling and maintenance, special assistant, personal assistant, domestic staff, entertainment, utilities, security and Newspapers and periodicals are to be provided by the government – not paid for.

Allowances like accommodation, furniture, and duty tour allowance (per night), estacode (per night) and medical allowances are also to be provided as requested.

The allowances are paid periodically, some monthly, a few once in four years. Duty Tour Allowance and Estacode depend on travels.

For instance, furniture allowance to other cadre of officials, like ministers and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, is given once in four years. The President and Vice President are not paid furniture allowance as they are provided for.

When all allowances payable each month are added, President Buhari will take home N1, 171,568.33 each month, and N14, 058, 820.00 yearly.

Vice President Osinbajo will receive N1, 010, 524. 17 monthly, and N12, 126,290.00 per annum.

Details of Allowances

The president’s severance gratuity is N10, 544, 115, that is 300 per cent of basic; he is entitled to a leave allowance of N351, 470. 50, (10 per cent of basic salary) and an optional motor vehicle loan of N14, 058, 820, at 400 per cent to be repaid before the expiration of the president’s tenure.

Mr. Osinbajo will also get allowances such as motor vehicle, feeding and maintenance, special assistant, personal assistant, domestic staff, entertainment utility, security, newspaper and periodicals.

While the number two man’s hardship, consistency, severance gratuity and leave allowance are at N1, 515, 786.25; N7, 578, 931.25; N9, 094, 717.50 and N303, 157.25 respectively.

He will also receive a motor vehicle loan at 400 per cent of his basic salary which is N12, 126, 290; to be repaid at the expiration of his tenure.

The salaries and allowances are drawn from the Consolidated Revenue Fund.

The current salary structure and allowances were fixed by the RMAFC in 2007.

Before the review, the basic annual salary of the then president, Olusegun Obasanjo, was N2,586,000 per annum, while that of his deputy, Atiku Abubakar was N1,938,000 the same as that of the Chief Justice of Nigeria and the Senate President, both heads of the judiciary and the legislature.

This was as a result of the review of the salary structure and associated allowances for the top federal public office holders earlier carried out by the National Salaries and Wages Commission.

This followed the review of the salary structure and associated allowances for the top federal public office holders earlier carried out by the National Salaries and Wages Commission.

That review, which took effect on May 1, 2000, was contained in a memo SWC.04/S.1/Vol.1V/186 dated May 15, 2000 and signed by G.P.O. Chikelu, the then Chairman of the Commission.

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Handsome Korede Bello Sighted with President Buhari Daughter's

Korede Bello performed yesterday at President Buhari’s Inauguration gala at the Aso Rock villa and got to pose with the President’s beautiful daughters.

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Britain Declared Readiness To Work With President Buhari, Against Boko Haram

Apparently excited by the emergence of Muhammadu Buhari as Nigeria’s new President, United Kingdom has openly declared its readiness to work closely with Nigeria to end its security and economic challenges. 

To start with, Britain says it is going to spearhead the group of seven developed nations (G-7 nations) to rally necessary support for Buhari to crush insurgency in Nigeria without further delay.

British Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond, announced the new posture of his country towards Nigeria while speaking with Vanguard in Abuja on Friday shortly after attending Buhari’s inauguration as Nigeria’s 5th civilian president.

Hammond led British delegation to witness the swearing in of Buhari, who only returned to Nigeria on the eve of his inauguration, where he had gone to rub minds with Prime Minister, David Cameron, at Number 10 Downing Street.

The foreign secretary said that apart from discussing Boko Haram challenges in G7 meeting coming up later, Britain was ready to provide the Nigerian armed forces with needed technical and surveillance equipment and training to be able to combat the menace of insurgency.

According to him, it is imperative that Boko Haram must be crushed in order to give the new administration the opportunity to settle down and tackle the economic development of Nigeria and give succour to the citizens.

Hammond said: “The emergence of Buhari has given us a new opportunity to help Nigeria with both technical and surveillance support to tackle the problems of Boko Haram. “But we can only do that if the Nigerian armed forces comply with human rights requirements. 

Happily Buhari has given us that assurance and we are going to help Nigeria in any way possible to tackle its problems.

The foreign secretary announced that with Nigeria/British trade volume peaking at £7 billion per year, Britain was ready to drive more investments into Nigeria to help boost its economy and stabilize the country, using Nigerian businessmen in the UK as the vehicle. 

Hammond said that Britain was excited about what he called “Buhari’s realistic agenda” to tackle the economic and socio-economic challenges so as to give hope to the masses.

Saturday Vanguard learnt that the dispatch of Hammond by David Cameron to attend Buhari’s inauguration marked the beginning of fresh level of cooperation between Nigeria and Britain in recent years. 

The relationship between the two countries hit the rocks following the alleged refusal by the European nation to sell military hardwares to Nigeria to tackle insurgency on the allegation that Nigerian troops could use them to commit human rights abuses.

Before Hammond’s visit on Thursday, the last British Foreign Secretary to visit Nigeria was Jack Straw about nine years ago.

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“If you do it [homosexuality] [in The Gambia] I will slit your throat- President of the Gambia, Yahya Jammeh

The Gambia, a country in West Africa, has a subpart human rights record. In fact, the human rights record is so poor that the European Union cut about €13 million of humanitarian aid from the country. The freeze was in response to a law President Jammeh signed on “aggravated homosexuality”. Homosexuality is illegal in Gambia and punished with a maximum sentence of 14 years. The new law increases the sentence to life in prison for homosexual men and women with repeated offenses, or who are HIV-positive. The foreign aid cut has not swayed President Jammeh’s attitude towards gays.

A Blunt Threat.While he was on an agricultural tour in the country, Jammeh made a stop in the town of Farafeni, and in a public speech, the president boldly stated “If you do it [homosexuality] [in The Gambia] I will slit your throat. If you are a man and want to marry another man in this country and we catch you, no one will ever set eyes on you again, and no white person can do anything about it.” The reference to white people was probably against the European Union’s freeze against the country. This law continues a trend in the president’s behavior against gay men and women. He has previously called them “vermins” and made a promise to fight them “like malaria-causing mosquitoes.” He has also advised them to flee the country, or else he would chop their heads off.

South Africa president, Jacob Zuma Commend Peaceful Inauguration in Nigeria

President Jacob Zuma has hailed the peaceful change-over of power in Nigeria, as the country inaugurated its new president.

Zuma says this shows that democratic practices are taking root in Africa. He was speaking to the SABC after attending Buhari's inauguration ceremony in Nigeria.

Buhari has meanwhile vowed to defeat Boko Haram and restore trust in the country's institutions.

Delivering his inaugural address at his appointment ceremony on Friday, Buhari said Nigeria will work towards the development of the continent.

We cannot claim to have defeated Boko Haram without rescuing the Chibok girls and all other innocent persons held hostage by the insurgents. This government will do everything it can to rescue them alive. Boko Haram is an example of small fires causing large fires.

k1, Psquare are set to Perform at the inaguration Of the Presidential Tomorrow.

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All is set for a sterling performance by the  King of Fuji music, K1 De Ultimate at the inauguration of the 5th democratically elected President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.

K1, a regular feature at major political campaigns and rallies of the All Progressives Congress (APC)  across the old Western Region and parts of North Central, was always a crowd puller and a delight at all outings.

His music laced with deep philosophical meanings and political messages that enlighten the masses has drawn him to both the ruling class and the masses.

At major rallies, his well thought out songs are dished out intermittently to buttress declarations and speeches. With rich compositions that appeal  and have strong influence on listeners, he instantly becomes the go-to musician at political rallies. His knowledge of Nigerian politics, vis-a-vis major players makes him a leader in his constituency.

It is on record that as a loyal party- man, he single-handedly donated  400 state- of-the-art public address systems (PAS) to various All Progressives Congress (APC) Wards alongside millions of wristbands embossed with the pictures of the party’s Presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari and the Lagos gubernatorial candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode.

As part of his contributions to the campaign for change, K1 recorded two special albums with songs in three major Nigerian languages to drum up support for all the candidates of the party contesting at the immediate past General Elections.

As at  Thursday afternoon, K1`s team of engineers, bandsmen, road manager and manager, have arrived the Eagle`s Square, Abuja  venue of the inauguration, sound checking for the career defining performance.

Also the Duos Psquare made it know on there instagram page

Confirming the invitation, Peter Okoye, posted a photo on Instagram with the caption;

“ Whatever you’re thinking think Bigger. Have a wonderful day beautiful people. Off to Abuja for the inauguration rehearsals and Performance. #NewGovernment #NewPsquare #Change

Eagle Square being prepared against tomorrow inauguration ceremony

Eagle Square in  Abuja, Nigeria is undergoing designing against tomorrow inauguration and handing over of Power to new elected President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from Godluck Jonathan to , General Buhari and his Vice Osinbajo.

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THE INAUGURATION PRESIDENTIAL RIDE PREPARED AGAINST TOMORROW.

The outgoing and incoming Presidents will ride to the venue in this specially designed G wagon Benz

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So sad:Power Bank Electrocuted and burnt a girl to death in Ghana

Power Bank electrocute a girl the night before yesterday to today ... In these times of untimely power outage, the beautiful young girl named Blandina, with age twenty would have plugged his bank in Power Electrical Outlet and also had the phone connected to the Power Bank. She exchanged with friends and fell asleep forgetting Power bank on its corps.Au return of electrical energy, the Power was heated to stick to her chest. Elle was electrocuted Till death.Her relatives came to find her dead.

President-Elect, Muhammadu Buhari Arrives Nigeria For His Inauguration Following His Trip To The UK

President elect Buhari, pictured above as he arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport  at 5.20 am. 

Army dismisses 200 soldiers for failure to capture Sambisa forest

The Nigeria Army at the Rukuba Barracks in Jos, Plateau State, has dismissed about 200 soldiers from service for their failure to capture the Sambisa Forest, a notorious hideout for Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State.

They were dismissed for laxity and cowardice in the course of duty.

One of the affected soldiers, Aguloye Sunday, an indigene of Ondo State, who confirmed the dismissal to journalists in Jos, said they were arraigned on a two-count charge of “failure to perform military duty and disobedience to standing order.”

He, however, argued that they would seek redress in court as the charges pressed against him and his colleagues were “untrue, false and malicious.”

Denying the claim by the army authorities that the soldiers abandoned their duties and ran away, Mr Sunday explained that sufficient weapons were not provided for them to fight the terrorists and, therefore, they ran out of weapons.

He also said the weapons provided for the troops were obsolete.

According to him, “the bombs given to us were made in 1964; they were expired, so we could not use them.

“Each of us was given five bullets, not five rounds, to fire. While in the forest, our biggest weapon was to cover just a distance of 400 meters, but our enemy had aircraft weapons that could cover a distance of more than 1,000 metres, aside other dangerous weapons.

“We only retreated to our base and waited in vain for ammunition for three days.”

Meanwhile, Nigerian Army has said the figure being bandied was incorrect and that no dismissals were pre-planned by the Army High Command.

Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. S. K. Usman, in a statement, said: “On disciplinary action being taken against some soldiers for cowardice and desertion in the face of enemies, especially as regards the fight against Boko Haram terrorists, most of the stories and figure being peddled are far from accurate.

“Disciplinary processes or trials are never done with prior intention to dismiss anyone in the Nigerian Army. The only intention is to dispense justice and even at that, due process is normally followed.”

Nigerian Jailed For 5 years in Cambodia for RAPING Norwegian tourist

A 26 year old Nigerian man, Ekwegbalu Ugochukwu Udok, has been sentenced to 5 years in jail by a Municipal court in Cambodia for beating and raping a Norwegian tourist, 27 year old Nodia Ebert, in December 2014. According to the presiding judge, on the day of the incident, the young lady had just stepped out of a night club when she met Udok who pretended to be a taxi driver and asked that she take a ride with him.

“Udok pretended to be a taxi driver, and asked her to take a ride from him. He said that he would bring her to the Okay Boutique Hotel, but instead, he brought her to his rental house. After arriving at his room, he raped her.” the presiding judge, Im Vanak said while presiding over the case.

KIM KARDASHIAN GOES HALF NAKED ON THE COVER PAGE OF VOGUE MAGAXINE

Kim K posed topless in the June issue of Vogue Brasil where she tried to channel ultimate sex symbol Marilyn Monroe. The 34 year old mother of one and wife of Kanye West was captured with arms crossed over her boobs but with plenty of skin left to see.

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NIGERIA’S OSHOALA WINS BBC WOMEN’S FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Nigerian striker, Asisat Oshoala, has made history by winning the BBC’s maiden Women’s Footballer of the Year award The reigning African Women’s Footballer of the Year saw off the challenge from other contenders which included Spain’s Veronica Boquete, Germany’s Nadine Kessler and Scotland’s Kim Little and Brazilian forward, Marta, to win the top prize.

The 20-year-old is already in Canada where she will be representing Nigeria at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Oshoala was also with Nigeria at the under-20 World Cup in Canada last summer, winning the golden boot for the tournament’s top scorer before going on to win the MVP at he Africa Women’s Championships in Namibia.

Interestingly, another Nigerian, Super Eagles’ captain, Vincent Enyeama, was in the run to win the male version of the BBC award but he lost out to Algerian Yahcin Barhimi.

10 toxic side effects of pornography

·         The danger of pornography use isn't about right and wrong. It’s about the effects that pornography has on the user and the effects it has on the loved ones of the user. Pornography use has serious, negative side effects.

Some of pornography's toxic side effects include:

·         1. Creates emotional bond with artificial world

All people have a critical need for human intimacy and emotional connection with others. When someone views pornography, they end up creating an intimate bond with an artificial, fake world and can actually lose the ability to bond with real people.

·         2. Sex without intimacy

Pornography is about sex being used for the wrong reasons. Because it is sex without emotional closeness, the underlying hunger remains unsatisfied. The viewer starts wondering what is wrong with their relationships and gets irritated or depressed. They end up feeling emotionally empty and disconnected from those around them.

·         3. Unsatisfying

While pornography use may result in a short term high, it eventually results in feelings of emptiness, low self-esteem and deep loneliness. It ultimately creates emotional distance in relationships. Because the world of pornography is artificial and cannot satisfy the need for emotional intimacy, this basic need remains unmet, creating an appetite for more and more.

·         4. Triggers addiction cycle in brain

Studies show that actual brain function changes in someone who has an addiction – and the changes are the same in all addiction: alcohol, drugs, or pornography. Because pornography use can become an actual addiction, viewers are not able to stop through their own will power. Pornography addicts will need to engage in the same difficult recovery process a drug addict has to go through.

·         5. Un-fulfilling

Using pornography to feel pleasure and escape feelings of low self-esteem, anxiety, boredom and frustration creates a gateway for addiction. When the rush of pleasure disappears, the feelings a user is trying to escape from reappear stronger than ever, and they are compelled to repeat the cycle. Over time, their brain chemistry is altered and a full-fledged addiction occurs.

·         6. Great deception

Initially, you were attracted to pornography because of the positive things it did for you. ("I love the rush I feel," "This is my favorite pastime," "I feel lonely," "This is my reward to myself for making it through a rough day...") Eventually, it will do just the opposite. ("I no longer feel an emotional response to anything," "There is nothing in my life I enjoy doing," "I feel totally isolated from the world," "My anxiety and stress levels are at an all-time high...").

·         7. Imitation of the real thing

With pornography, we use sex as a substitute for nurture, intimacy, and love. Sex is no longer a wonderful source of connection between our deepest selves and a beloved partner; it becomes a commodity used to avoid intimacy and mask needs that should be met through human connections.

·         8. Always hungry

Because this is an addictive substance, it creates an appetite for itself. This appetite increases over time as you spend more and more time viewing pornography. The time spent viewing pornography can jeopardize work, relationships and interest in healthy pastimes.

·         9. Escalation

Over time, the pornography we first started viewing becomes mundane. We escalate to view things which we once would have considered as going too far or totally wrong. We feel increasing desire to do things which will damage our reputation and relationships.

·         10. Blunt truth

In the long run, pornography will not shore up a shaky ego, will not fill the emptiness left from childhood wounds or abandonment, will not save a shaky relationship or failing marriage and is not satisfying. In fact, it will magnify each emotional wound from the past and cripple your ability to meet your essential emotional needs, damage your ability to have a healthy relationship and leave you unable to sexually or emotionally respond to your partner.

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