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Arsene Wenger finally signs a two-year deal at Arsenal

Arsene Wenger has finally signed a new deal with the Gunners the Frenchman has penned a two-year extension at the Emirates The 67-year-old manager signed the deal on Wednesday, May 30, 2017 Embattled Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has finally signed a new two-year deal at the Emirates Stadium which has now put a rest to the speculation of him leaving the North London club. The just concluded Premier League season was baptized with lots of criticism for the Frenchman by many Arsenal fans, most especially after the Gunners failed to qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League. But the former Monaco boss redeemed himself at the end of the out-gone Premier League season by guiding the Gunners to a victory in the English FA Cup beating champions Chelsea to the trophy The FA Cup win served as a great tonic for many Arsenal fans as they immediately forget the fact that the Gunners will not be campaigning in next season's UEFA Champions League. On Tuesday, May 30, 2017, it

Effect of drinking bitter leaf juice

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More and more people today prefer "sweet medicine" to bitter, but how good is sweet for the health? Some medical experts belong to the school of thought that the longest life span in this century happens to be found in Asian countries like China because the people relish less sweet substances. Here we will present you with the unusual herb medicine that consists of bitter leaf. We will introduce you to the benefits of the scent leaf below. Bitter leaf juice • Bitter leaf is rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals. • Due to the presence of nutrients especially ß-carotene, it controls the synthesis of female gender hormones. This allows women to stay young and healthy for a longer duration of time. • The wood ash of Bitter leaf can be used to treat fungal infections. • It improves appetite. • It is helpful in treating skin infections such as Ringworm. • It increases the milk production in Lactating mothers. • It cures a cough. • It helps in treating itching and ra

Health benefits of watermelon seeds

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Watermelon is a delicious fruit! While you enjoy its sweetness, you can also take advantage of the health benefits of watermelon seeds. These seeds are not only a source of energy, they are also healthy. Take a look at the top 9 benefits of watermelon seeds! 1. Amino acid source What health benefits do watermelon seeds have? It's rich in amino acids. Watermelon seeds are rich in glutamic and tryptophan acids. They help the formation of collagen and arginine which make your hair shiny and healthy! 2. Magnesium source Doctors recommend eating watermelon seeds as they are a good source of magnesium. Only 100 grams of seeds can give you 139% of your daily magnesium requirement. Your heart can`t function properly without magnesium. So, if you want to avoid cardiovascular diseases – keep in mind this health benefits of watermelon seeds. 3. Lycopene If you want to improve male fertility, then you need to eat products with lycopene. It`s proven that lycopene increases the number

Anyone who can afford 30,000 will be able to own a house - Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said the government will make available, cheaper houses to Nigerians  Osinbajo said under the N100 billion housing scheme, those who have N30, 000 can now own houses in Nigeria Acting President Yemi Osinbajo said his administration has provided cheaper houses for Nigerians under the N100 billion social housing scheme. Osinbajo made this statement at the Banquet Hall of Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday at an event tagged "A Smile for Every Nigerian" organised to commemorate the administration's second anniversary. The acting president explained that the housing scheme was part of the administration's social intervention prpgramme that had not been mentioned. He said: "This is 100bn set aside for the Family Home Fund our Social Housing Project. The N100b is a yearly contribution to our N1trn Social Housing Fund, the largest in the history of the country. The World Bank and the African Development Bank are contributors

Health is Wealth.

Here is a short list of the impressive health benefits that a cucumber carries:     keeps you hydrated.   If you are too busy to drink enough water, munch on the cool cucumber, which is 96 percent water. It will cheerfully compensate!   Fights heat, both inside and outside. Eat cucumber, and your body gets relief from heartburn. Apply cucumber on your skin, and you get relief from sunburn and itchy skin.   Flushes out toxins.  All that water in cucumber acts as a virtual broom, sweeping waste products out of your system. With regular use, cucumber is known to dissolve kidney stones. Nourishes you with vitamins. A B and C, which boost immunity, give you energy and keep you radiant. Give it more power by juicing cucumber with carrot and spinach. Supplies skin-friendly minerals: magnesium, potassium, silicon. That’s why cucumber-based treatments are popular in spas.   Aids in weight loss.  Enjoy cucumbers in your salads and soups. My favorite snack? Crunchy cucumber sticks with

Police Vow to Deal with IPOB, MASSOB, BIM over Planned Market Closure

The Nigeria Police Friday warned that it will deal decisively with members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and the Biafra Independence Movement (BIM) over their plan to close all markets and commercial activities in the South-east and part of South-south geo-political zone. The pro-Biafran agitators recently called for the closure of markets and commercial activities ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Nigerian civil war. The release of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has also increased the euphoria by the agitators in the region who have remained consistent over issues of marginalization and system neglect, particularly, by the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. But in a statement in Abuja, Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Moshood Jimoh, said the police would deploy all its strength to deal with any Biafra agitators. He said: “The attention of the Nigeria Police Force

Diego Costa agrees £25m-a-year deal to join Tianjin Quanjian

Diego Costa has agreed personal terms with Chinese club Tianjin Quanjian  The Spanish international will leave Chelsea at the end of the ongoing season Chelsea have lined up a mega deal for Everton striker Romelu Lukaku to replace him Chelsea striker Diego Costa is on the verge of leaving Stamford Bridge at the end of the ongoing Premier League season after agreeing £25 million-a-year move to join Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian. the Spaniard met with personnel from the Chinese club over a meal and has since agreed a monster pay-packet to join Fabio Cannovaro and Axel Witzel in the Far East. Recall that Diego Costa and Chelsea boss Antonio Conte had a bust up at the club's training over a move to the Chinese Super League. But the former Juventus manager has brilliantly steered both player and club back on track and Costa’s goals have helped fire Chelsea to the brink of Premier League glory. And now the 28-year-old Spanish international looks set to join the fi

Check out the list of items banned from export by FG

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that some goods are banned for exportation. Banned exported goods are prohibited by the government. Any attempt to smuggle them across the border will be deemed illegal. Most times, the policies are to promote the local production and sustain the small scale industry for growth The following items have been prohibited for exports by the Nigerian Customs Service 1. Maize 2. Timber (rough or sawn) 3. Raw hides and skin (including Wet Blue and all unfinished leather) 4. Scrap Metals 5. Unprocessed rubber latex and rubber lumps 6. Artifacts and Antiquities 7. Wildlife animals classified as endangered species and their products e.g. Crocodile; Elephant, Lizard, Eagle, Monkey, Zebra, Lion etc. 8. All goods imported In January 2017, there were at least 25 items banned from being imported into Nigeria. The list, circulated by the Finance Ministry includes soaps, spaghetti and used fridges. The ban on the items was put in place by t

Newcastle United return to the Premier League after 4-1 win over Preston

Newcastle United have secured promotion back to the Premier League  They beat Preston North End 4-1 on Monday night, April 24 to confirmed their promotion Former Liverpool coach Rafael Benitez is the man that made the history Newcastle United have made an immediate return to the Premier League after beating Preston North End 4-1 in an explosive duel on Monday night, April 24, 2017. The hosts took advantage of poor Preston defending for all four goals with Ayoze Perez netting twice from corners and Atsu finishing a counter-attack in first-half stoppage time after North End had lost possession in midfield.  United were relegated to the Championship at the end of last season after finishing at the bottom of the standings. Newcastle United striker Ayoze Perez Despite not being able to save the club from relegation last season, former Liverpool coach Rafael Benitez stay put and the Champions League winning coach has now returned the club to the top flight.

Checkout 8 world records held by Lionel Messi

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi scored a brace in his sides epic 3-2 win against rivals Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on April 23, 2017. The 5-time Ballon d'Or winner netted a last minute winner in the scintillating El Classico fixture. The 29-year-old scored his 23rd Clasico goal and has now scored 16 of those goals in the La Liga, taking him past Real legend Alfredo Di Stefano who netted 14 in their meetings. The Argentine also scored his 500th goal for Barcelona in that encounter making him the all-time top scorer for Barcelona. a list of world records held by the Argentine forward. 1. Most Ballon d'Or (including FIFA World Player of the Year and FIFA Ballon d'Or): 5 (2009–12, 2015). 2. Most consecutive Ballon d'Or: 4. 3. Youngest two-time and three-time Ballon d'Or winner: 23 and 24 years old. 4. Top goalscorer in the history of FIFA Club World Cup: 5 goals (shared with César Delgado, Luis Suárez and Cristiano Ronaldo). 5. Top goalscorer in all club co

Chelsea star N'Golo Kante named English PFA player of the year

Frenchman N'Golo Kante has bagged the 2017 PFA player of the year award  The 26-year-old has been in super form for Chelsea since his move from Leicester Kante has been a major force for the Stamford Bridge side as they chase a double this season Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante has been named the men's Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) player of the year 2017. The Frenchman beat fellow teammate Eden Hazard and other Premier League top players including Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Hary Kane, Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku to the prestigious award. "So proud for such a honour! So amazing. As I always said, it's a team work: thx to my teammates, @ChelseaFC members and all the fans," he posted on his official Twitter handle. Also on the night and for the second year running, Tottenham's forward, Dele Alli, took home the men's PFA young player of the year award. Birmingham City Ladies' Jess Carter won the Women's PFA young player o

Ronaldo bans his girlfriend Georgina from organizing any gathering in his house

  Cristiano Ronaldo has banned his girlfriend Georgina from organizing any gathering in his house  This come after Real Madrid suffered a defeat against Barcelona in the El Clasico  Ronaldo angrily cancelled the post El Clasico party organized by his girlfriend Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo was said to be terribly angry after Barcelona's victory over his side in the El Clasico duel and had to cancel a post match party organised by his stunning girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez.  Georgina Rodriguez had set up a post El Clasico party with the believe that Real Madrid would win the much anticipated clash. But Lionel Messi's goal at the death forced the Portuguese international to cancel the gathering organised by his girlfriend. The former Manchester United star was also said to be furious with his girlfriend's action and banned her from organizing any gathering again in his house. According to the report, Cristiano Ronaldo believes that such gathering is a 

Suspended NIA boss Oke admits Jonathan ordered release of $289m

 The suspended DG of the NIA, Ayodele Oke, has been told to submit documents backing his claim that his agency received the sum of 289m from former president, Goodlick Jonathan.  Operatives of the EFCC are reportedly working on the theory that the money was meant for the prosecution of the 2015 general elections A government source discloses that the suspended NIA boss will formally submit documents to a panel haded by Osinbajo, showing that the transaction was approved by Jonathan through the former NSA Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.) The suspended director-general of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ayodele Oke, has told Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo that his agency received the sum of $289,202,382 on the orders of former president, Goodluck Jonathan in February President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, April 19, suspended Ayodele Oke over the role of the NIA in the ownership of $43m (about N13bn) uncovered by EFCC operatives in Osborne Towers, Ikoyi. The president also suspen

Nigeria:Land of talents

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Nigeria is indeed a land full of great talents, this is once again proved by a man from Imo state who constructed a car that runs on fuel.  Imo-based man who constructed his own version of a vehicle which actually uses fuel. The pictures which were sent in by a reader identified as Ndukaku Dandy Onwuanaegbulem, were taken at a filling station in Ekwe, Isu local government area in Imo state, where the driver had stopped to buy fuel for his vehicle. The unnamed driver confirmed to our reader that he had used a motorcycle engine as the engine of his car An Imo-state based man made a car that uses fuel This is coming barely a month after a talented Nigerian boy constructed a replica of a keke napep using slippers, in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.

President Buhari approves 6 directors for rural electrification board

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of a new Board and Executive Management for Rural Electrification Agency The chairman of the Board is Engr. Umaru Maza Maza, while the managing director was named as Mrs. Damilola Ogunbiyi  The appointments take immediate effect Barely 24 hours after President Muhammadu Buhari approved the constitution of the board of solid minerals development fund on Thursday, April 20, in Abuja, the president has made another set of appointments. President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of a new board and executive management for Rural Electrification Agency According to a statement signed by the director, press, office of the secretary to the government of the federation OSGF, Bolaji Adebiyi, the chairman of the board is Engr. Umaru Maza Maza, while the managing director was named as Mrs. Damilola Ogunbiyi. Dr. Sanusi Mohammed Ohiare has been appointed as the executive director (Rural Electrification); Engr. Muhammad A.