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LABOURS OF MOTHERHOOD. The day I escaped the womb, The hours my mother dwells in pains of labour, The minutes of dark hours, and it all developed to a birthday. the joy of motherhood. Mother makes the back bed plain, just to have a splendid time of rest. You give the pleasing part of your breast in the name of having sound in brain. You never fall out of love, mother of the fathers. You blow with your mouth, the flem of my nose, to having a breathe of life. When I'm sick, you are dying When I worship the porcelain god, you clean away  the dirty stains, as happy as a sand boy, then you are as happy as a lark. You make me live beyond my means, antagonist of bad tongue, not a wet blanket. The backbone, you take to arms for my comfort. Many moons ago, you walk on water, you almost go a moonlight fit. Just to have the world at my feet, Thanks for giving me fuel. Oh Mother! I promise to be above board, Mother of sons Pin your hope on me, for I'm ready to g...

the-vitamins-that-save-your-eyesight_300A condition called age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of blindness as you age. To cut your risk of this vision loss, researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School have found three vitamins that can boost eye health. In a study of more than 5,000 women age 40 and older, the scientists found that a combination of vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid appears to decrease the risk of AMD. “(Our) trial findings reported herein are the strongest evidence to date in support of a possible beneficial effect of folic acid and B vitamin supplements in AMD prevention,” the researchers report. To benefit from the B vitamins, you have to take them for years. In the study, women taking the vitamin supplements had a 34 percent lower risk of any AMD and a 41 percent lower risk of visually significant AMD. “The beneficial effect of treatment began to emerge at approximately two years of follow-up...

OOU Admission Screening 2017: Cut-off, Date, Eligibility And Registration Details..... Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State will conduct a Post-UTME (PUTME) Screening for candidates who wish to be admitted into the University for 2017/2018 Academic year. The screening shall be conducted from Wednesday 26th July to Wednesday 9th August, 2017. The duration for application for UTME Candidates is three (3) weeks (open Tuesday 4th July 2017 and closes on Tuesday 25th July, 2017). Registration for Direct Entry Candidates starts from 24th July, 2017. A.  ELIGIBILITY/CRITERIA The following shall be eligible for the screening: A1 – UTME Candidates UTME candidates that picked the University with a minimum score of 180 in the 2017/2018 UTME Results. Candidates who did not pick the University but with a minimum score of 180 in the 2017/2018 UTME results. A2 – Direct Entry Candidates Candidates with ‘A’ Level/ OND/HND/NCE/A’LEVEL/JUPEB Resu...

In Nigeria, hunger has being the word for  days, hunger is everywhere in Nigeria regardless of how civilized the area is, wether urban or rural area. Hunger has no limit, regard,or respect for anybody, no matter the person's status in life. No man in this world ever desire the visitation of hunger, but yet it will make way into man. In our society today, we are quick to believe someone cannot be a hunger victim, because of his material acquisitions. I knew of a family, the father struggles in France while his nuclear family is based in Nigeria. Many people  believed so far the father stays in France, the family is okay and well to do, whereas the family is bitterly and silently crying everyday in the corner of their room just to get to bread to eat. In recent research, compelling desire for food has become rampant and it is fast getting out of hand in our society. The rate at which people die of hunger is getting out of hand and uncontrollable. AFOUDA HUNGER INITIATIVE is sa...

The Army General Court Martial in Borno State today sentenced a soldier, identified as Lance Corporal Hillary Joel, to death for killing a suspected Boko Haram terrorist. The condemned soldier was found guilty of killing the suspected terrorist during a cordon and search operation by the army in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. Lance Joel allegedly set the suspect ablaze, leading to his death. Other soldiers who were tried along with him were handed different sanctions including jail terms and demotions.

The police in Lagos, on Thursday said they have arrested a pastor for allegedly beheading a seven-year old boy and burying his head in the church’s altar. The command’s spokesman,  ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole,  confirmed the arrest to newsmen, stressing that the suspect was arrested with an accomplice at Ikorodu. Famous-Cole said the policemen arrested one  Eric , whose confession led to the arrest of the pastor and the recovery of the boy’s body. “On investigation, one of the suspects, Eric confessed to the crime. He led a team of policemen to Odokekere/ Odogunyan in Ikorodu area to apprehend Oyekan, who later led the team to where the seven-year-old boy was beheaded and his head buried. They hid the body inside canal. The two suspects involved have been arrested and the body and the head of the boy were brought to the station. Investigation has commenced and the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Depa...

The All Progressive Congress, APC, has advised the embattled Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, and other people agitating for an independent nation, to form a political party, and contest for the Presidency. This statement was issued by the APC Spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, which was made available to Post-Nigeria. This came at the heels of the agitation by IPOB, and the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, to create their own sovereign nation, amidst the threat of eviction from the North. “The national assembly, the courts, and several lawful avenues, and are available to citizens, groups and sundry interests, to make change, seek redress, and advance legitimate causes. Therefore, we call on agitators to either join a political party which shares their ideology, or form a new party to push their cause.

Today being his birthday, D’Banj gifts his fans with great news about his coming album project. D’Banj releases the the track list to the 10 tracks album dubbed “King-Don-Come” “King-Don-Come” is D’Banj‘s 4th studio album succeeding “The Entertainer” which was released 11th of September 2008 under the Mo’Hits Records imprint. We are certain that the album has a joint effort on the first track “It’s Not A Lie” as it features music industry heavy weights “Harrysong” and “Wande Coal“. Congratulations D’Banj! Happy Birthday from everyone on this side! We wish you well

The latest transfer rumours from around the world. Things change in the blink of an eye in football.  The Football Whispers  Index takes the latest transfer rumours and gives them a score out of five; the higher the score, the more realistic and reliable the whisper. Here are today's top five emerging whispers for the summer. And keep an eye on  Transfer Talk  for all the latest gossip. Mario Balotelli - Nice to Borussia Dortmund Balotelli's agent Mino Raiola claims the ex-Liverpool striker will move to Dortmund for next season. Raiola was spotted at BVB's headquarters in Germany and was asked if there was a possibility that the Italian striker would be arriving. "Yes," he told Bild. "Balotelli will play for Dortmund." It could all be smoke and mirrors, with rumours Raiola was there to talk about a youth target. But there is no smoke without fire and it could signal that the Nice forward is set to leave this summer. Fabinho - Monaco to Manchester ...

FC Barcelona’s Argentina forward Lionel Messi says he will like to remain with the club for the remainder of his career. “It’s what I have always dreamt of and what I always wanted,” the 29-year-old said. Messi joined FC Barcelona at the age of 13 and made his first team debut at 17. He has since scored more than 500 goals for the club. The Argentine has won the La Liga eight times with Barca, the UEFA Champions League four times and Ballon d’Or world player of the year title five times. Last season under coach Luis Enrique, FC Barcelona were second in La Liga, three points behind champions Real Madrid. They lost 0-3 on aggregate in the Champions League quarter-finals to eventual beaten finalists Juventus. Enrique had announced in March that he would leave the club in the summer after three years in charge. His final match saw Barca capture the Copa del Rey trophy, with Messi scoring the opening goal as they beat Alaves 3-0 to win the competition f...

Ahmed Musa has reportedly agreed in principle to sign a deal with Fenerbahce and is expected to complete a £17.4m move from Leicester to the Turkish club. Fernabache are believed to have started negotiations with Leicester over a potential deal,  according to Turkish newspaper Gunes . The striker is said to have given a green light to the deal after being asked if he would be happy to join Fenerbahçe, who finished third in the Super Lig last season. If he moves to the Turkish side, it would bring to an end an underwhelming stint at Leicester after struggling to make an impact following a £15million move from CSKA Moscow last summer. The 24-year-old scored just four goals in 31 appearances for Leicester City last season. Two of the goals came in the FA Cup win against Everton. Musa played just 11 mins in the Foxes last seven Premier League games of the season.

Craig Shakespeare Leicester City have named caretaker boss Craig Shakespeare as their permanent manager on a three-year deal. The 53-year-old was given the job on a temporary basis in February, following the sacking of Claudio Ranieri. Shakespeare, who has only worked as caretaker or number two, was Ranieri’s assistant after joining the club under former Foxes boss Nigel Pearson. “This is a really exciting opportunity for me to continue along this new path in my career,” said Shakespeare. “Our preparations for pre-season and the new Premier League campaign have been ongoing for some time, but we can now move on with certainty and ensure we are well equipped to compete at the levels now expected of a club like Leicester City.” Shakespeare won eight of his 16 games in charge last season, leading the club to the Champions League quarter-finals.

I extend to President Muhammadu Buhari my warmest sympathies on his sick bed. It is a measure of the fragility of our democracy that an elected President insists on hiding his frailty from the people who are compelled to pay for his treatment abroad.  There is no hiding place in the constitution. Nonetheless, President Buhari is scheduled to return to Nigeria tomorrow.  He will be welcomed with at least one Lagos street protest that the police are trying to muzzle.  That would be another self-inflicted injury, and I urge Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to tell them to back off and go pursue Lagos’ many criminals. I reiterate that it is a shame and an embarrassment that despite Mr. Buhari’s promises and posturing for many years, he sees no irony in running off to the United Kingdom for his medical needs, leaving behind the nation’s most expensive (and presumably best-equipped) publicly-funded clinic in the presidential palace. This fact underlines a ...

Susan Peters was certainly the life of the party at her birthday gig which saw her colleagues and friends step out to celebrate her. Susan Peters was certainly the life of the party at her birthday gig which saw her colleagues and friends step out to celebrate her. Susan Peters was certainly the life of the party at her birthday gig which saw her colleagues and friends step out to celebrate her. The Nollywood actress and power dresser looked like a million bucks while flashing her well toned legs in a mini LBD featuring fringe details and blush pink shoulder cuts. She paired the dress with blush pink high heels. We love the look! After the exclusive dinner with friends, Susan partied with her friends at 2face Idibia’s Rumors Nite Club.

Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh FORMER National Publicity Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, has said that the rejection by the House of Representatives of the Bill for Establishment of South East Development Commission does not demonstrate the desired spirit of national accommodation and sensitivity towards the people and problems of the South East zone. Metuh said this on Sunday through a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen, just as he commended the South East caucus of the National Assembly for bringing the needs of the region to the front burner. According to him, it is also heart-warming to note that a good number of lawmakers from other geo-political zones supported the bill, describing the gesture as a “laudable act, showing that other regions are beginning to appreciate the issues related to the developmental predicaments of the South-East.” ...

The National Judicial Council, NJC, has recalled Justice Adeniyi Ademola, who once delivered a shocking against President Muhammadu Buhari’s fake WAEC certificate saga, and was later suspended on trumped-up charges on issues bordering on corruption. In a statement on Saturday, the Council said Ademola who is a Federal High Court Judge, was recalled alongside five others. Recall, that Ademola and seven other Judges were suspended in November 2016, months after he ruled that Buhari must come to the court to defend his WAEC result case. His resisdence was later raide by the Department of State Security Services, DSS, on what the security agency described as a ”sting operation”. The other recalled Judges are: John Inyang Okoro of the Supreme Court, Uwani Aji of the Court of Appeal, Hydiazira Nganjiwa of the Federal High Court, Musa H. Kurya of the Federal High Court, and Agbadu James Fishim of National Industrial Court of Nigeria

In just over a year, Cristiano Ronaldo has cleaned up in the world of football. Here is what the Real Madrid and Portugal superstar has achieved. May 28, 2016: Wins Champions League trophy July 10, 2016: Wins Euro 2016 with Portugal Aug. 25 , 2016: Wins UEFA Best Player in Europe Dec. 12, 2016: Wins Ballon d'Or Dec 18, 2016: Wins Club World Cup Jan 9, 2017: Named FIFA 'The Best' Men's Player March 20, 2017: Named Portugal player of the year May 21, 2017: Wins his second La Liga title June 3, 2017: Wins Champions League again

Luka Modric believes Real Madrid are set to dominate European football for some time yet. Madrid claimed their third Champions League title in four seasons by brushing aside Juventus 4-1 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday night. By doing so, the Spanish side were crowned European champions for a record 12th time and became the first side to retain the Champions League trophy in the modern era. "It is something special we are doing at the moment and we need to keep going because this moment will not last forever,'' Modric said. "I think we feel that we are an amazing team. "We need to just keep doing what we are doing, because I think we can win many more titles in the future. It is difficult to say [how long], but we need to enjoy what we are doing and we will see. "We are at good ages, we have young players that are coming and have a lot of quality. This is only a positive thing for the team.'' Mario Mandzukic's stunning st...

At my tender age, empty stomach has been the watchword, nothing to feed on let alone chew. Within me are sorrows and bitterness of hunger. My destiny is sold for food, My birthright is out for bread, How wealthy I am in poverty! How loud I cry in my silence! Who will fight my stomach pain battle? Dwelling in pains of emptiness, When will my life expire? Oh Living dead of hunger! Silently I cry... Someone Is Hungry AFO-Hi GoldenArtConcept EazyPoet

WEEPING LAND Weepy land! The weeping land weeps, the bald desert, on the bald desert are brothers of two colours, changing like chameleon. Weepy land! the weeping land weeps. Secured for a life battle, hue is the problem, looking for whom to devour. Weepy land! the weeping land weeps. Devil's advocate, devilish pleasure made priority. Completely devoid of moral. Weepy land! In it, they dice Being, tricking gold to stone, Land of bad rooted root, face laughs hatred. Weepy land mourns. Babalola Israel A All  Rights Reserved

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club supremo, Emmanuel Adeyemi, has showered praises on the Olukoya Boys for claiming the 2017 Lagos State FA Cup with an emphatic 3-1 victory over Spartan FC on Sunday evening at the Soccer Temple, Agege Stadium. Goals from petite midfielder, Onuwa Chukwuka, full-back Okorom Stanley and Olatunbosun Sikiru sealed the glorious win for MFM FC who are now back-to-back Lagos FA Cup champions. Speaking after the triumphant FA Cup finish, an obviously ecstatic Adeyemi expressed gratitude to the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Dr Daniel Olukoya, for his support toward the team and the officials and players of the team for defending the trophy. “The General Overseer has been of  tremendous support to the team. He has always given us the needed resources, support and enabling environment to excel. I really want to thank him for all he has done for us. “I also want to thank the management of MFM...

Former Nigeria internationals,  Sunday Oliseh and Victor Ikpeba have been celebrating Arsenal's 2017 Emirates FA Cup title success following The Gunners'convincing 2-1 victory over Premier League champions Chelsea at the Wembley Stadium on Saturday,  Completesportsnigeria.com  reports.  Both believe that Arsene Wenger who had been under intense pressure for a lack of trophy-success for a long time deserves the fans' support and contract extension. Fortuna Sitters coach, Oliseh  urges Arsenal board to hand Arsene Wenger a new deal. The Arsenal board will meet next Tuesday and a decision  as to whether the Frenchman will remain at the club will be decided. Wenger made history for himself winning the Emirates English FA Cup for a record seventh time defeating Chelsea 2-1 after a rather poor campaign in the English Premier League where his side finished fifth in the log. "Extremely happy for my favourites. The Gunners, Alexis Sanchez, Arsenal fans a...

The Super Eagles resumed training on in Paris Sunday morning ahead of their next international friendly game against Togo on June 10 in the French capial city. This was confirmed on the Super Eagles verified twitter handle on Sunday. The Eagles are being quartered at Hyatt Regency Hotel  Paris. On Friday, the Eagles forced Corsica to a 1-1 draw thanks to Kelechi Iheanacho from the penalty spot after Jean-Jacques Mandrichi had given Corsica the lead also from the spot. "Back to work. The team returned to the training pitch this morning in Paris. #SoarSuperEagles," the handle was quoted. On Saturday, Leicester City Wilfred Ndidi and Austria Wien striker Olanrewaju Kayode joined their Eagles teammates in Paris for the Togo clash. Their arrival brings the number of the players in camp to 18. Complete Sport

Five successful candidates have emerged N15 million winners of the sixth season of Diamond Bank’s Building Entrepreneur Today (BET6) Award. At the weekend, Ekanem Emmanuel, Aniete Abraham, Obaro Virtue, Okehi Ogechi and Udeme Okon were selected the winners of the year’s edition of BET6, carting away N3 million each as grant to develop their business, having displayed exceptional entrepreneurial skills and productive business ideas after six month of training. BET is a partnership between Diamond Bank and Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of the Pan Atlantic University, which started about six years ago, bringing to a total of 30 successful candidates to date. According to the Head of Emerging Business of Diamond Bank, Mark Ifashen, both Diamond Bank and EDC were working towards empowering emerging businesses towards becoming a fully grown corporate entity, noting that for six months, 15 candidates successfully screened from multitude of applications were trained intens...

The frosty relationship between the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, and his successor, Chief Nyesom Wike, took a fresh turn on Friday when the former announced his rejection of an award reserved for him as one of the contributors to the development of the state. Amaechi is among prominent Rivers sons and daughters to be bestowed with awards on Saturday (today) as part of the celebrations to mark the state’s Golden Jubilee. But the ex-governor, who is currently the Minister of Transportation, said through a statement from his media office that the award from the state governor would not be accepted. According to the statement, “The minister (Amaechi) was shown a publication of the Rivers State Government indicating his name as one of many others to be given awards by Nyesom Wike. But as of today, Amaechi has not received any communication from Nyesom Wike and/or Rivers State Government in this respect. “Be that as it may, we want to stat...

Buhari made the call in a congratulatory message through her twitter handle on Saturday in Abuja as the country marked the 2017 Children’s Day. “On the occasion of this year’s Children’s Day celebration, I encourage parents to protect our children from abuse.” “Our children deserve happy, emotionally and healthy lives; protecting children is a sacred duty.” “Our children are our future,” Buhari said. On the occasion of this year’s children’s day celebration. I encourage parents to protect our children from abuse , 1/2  pic.twitter.com/IXPB7YjnI0 — Aisha M. Buhari (@aishambuhari)  May 27, 2017 our children deserve happy and emotionally healthy lives . Protecting children is a sacred duty. Our children are our future. 2/2 — Aisha M. Buhari (@aishambuhari)  May 27, 2017 The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the First Lady on May 7 paid a visit to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospit...

Resident Mohammadu Buhari, returned from Saudi Arabia over the weekend, where she had gone to perform the lesser hajj. On arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport, she urged Nigerians to pray for peace, progress and stability for Nigeria. She also urged Nigerians not to relent in their prayers and good deed for Nigeria to prosper among the comity of nations. The wife of the President, who expressed her gratitude to God for the successful trip, also prayed for Nigerian leaders and for peaceful coexistence of Nigerians. ”I thank God for a journey mercy, I prayed for Nigeria and Nigerian leaders and we should not relent in prayers and good deed,” she said. She also expressed her gratitude to Nigerians for their support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration; urging them to sustain the tempo. ”I want to use this opportunity to thank all Nigerians for the goodwill and support for my husband and Nigeria in general,” she said. She was received by the wife of the S...

Ahead of Monday’s celebration of Democracy Day, the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC) has thumbed up its chest, with a declaration that Nigerians have every reason to roll out the drums and celebrate its leadership of the nation. Appraising the two years of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration, APC spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi told newsmen at the weekend that the present administration has delivered, substantially, on its promise to the electorate. The former Minister of Sports and Youth Development enunciated the fight against insurgency and crusade against corruption, as enviable achievements of the present administration. He said: “I believe very strongly that there is every reason to celebrate. I know that because of the difficulty that people are going through, there is a temptation to think that there is no much to celebrate.” “But I think that if we look more closely, paying more attention to where we are coming from and where we were two years ago, you will...

The US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Stuart Symington, has said that the Executive Orders signed recently by US President Donald Trump, does not significantly affect Nigerians who want to visit the US, pointing out that deserving Nigerians will be issued visas to visit the US. He spoke at a press briefing in Abuja last week, to explain the importance of Trump's Executive Order and how it affects Nigeria and Nigerians. The Executive Order, which temporarily banned nationals of some dominant Muslim countries, has since been stood down by the US Appeals Court. According to Amb. Symington, "Security is not the job of only one country. Let me reassure Nigerians that every single action the U.S. takes would be based on legality and due process. Protecting America from terrorists would not affect the two year visa validity policy currently enjoyed by Nigerians or cause them to be discriminated against based on their religion" Recognizing that the United States is a nation of im...

Manchester United is delighted to announce that Antonio Valencia has signed a contract which will keep him at the club until June 2019, with the option to extend for a further year. Valencia, 31, signed for United on 30 June 2009.  During his time at the club he has won two Premier League titles, one FA Cup, two League Cups, the UEFA Europa League and three Community Shields. Antonio Valencia said: "Manchester United has been my life since 2009 and I am absolutely delighted to have signed a new contract. Wednesday evening provided the one trophy this club had never won and it was a true honour for me to captain the team for the final. I would like to thank the Manager for the confidence he has given me this season and I am sure that we will be challenging on all fronts next season. I would also like to say a big thank you to my family, my team-mates and, of course, the fans, for their amazing support." José Mourinho said: "It is no secret that I had been an admirer...

Victor Moses says Chelsea’s 3-0 loss to Arsenal eight months ago remains fresh in the minds of the players, but is confident Antonio Conte’s winning 3-4-3 formula will see the Blues win the FA Cup today at Wembley The Gunners inflicted a heavy defeat on the Blues side at the Emirates Stadium last September when first-half goals from Alexis Sanchez, Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil stunned the eventual Premier League champions. Such was Arsenal’s dominance in the first 45 minutes of the Premier League game that Conte reacted by switching to a 3-4-3 set-up for the second half as Blues shut out the Gunners. The defeat rounded off a disappointing month for Chelsea following the 2-2 draw away to Swansea and the 2-1 loss at home to Liverpool earlier in September. But it would prove the key moment in the season as Conte kept faith with the 3-4-3 formation for the trip to Hull the following week as Chelsea embarked on a 13-game winning streak in the league. Indeed, Conte admit...

Hillary Clinton gave the commencement address at her alma mater, Wellesley College, on Friday afternoon, delivering the most extended and blistering attack on President Donald Trump since her loss in the 2016 election. At the crux of Clinton's speech was a call to arms to the graduating class at the women's college, encouraging them to get politically engaged and to "advance the struggle for equality, justice, and freedom. But she peppered the speech with a series of strongly-worded criticisms of the Trump administration's conduct and policies, attacking its use of the term "alternative facts," its boasting about the size of the crowds at Trump's inauguration, its proposed budget, and Trump's use of the phrase "nasty woman" to refer to her in a debate. Clinton warned the students that they're "graduating at at time when there is a full-fledged assault on truth and reason." "When people in power invent their own facts a...

Mata, who started and was replaced by club captain Wayne Rooney in second-half stoppage time, told  BT Sport : “We wanted to win this as well for the city of Manchester and we bring the trophy back. “I’m so happy today, especially after what happened. We know it was a very difficult week for the city of Manchester and we are happy to win for all of the people that have suffered.” The attacking midfielder also reflected on the further significance of the win, with the Reds clinching a return to Champions League football in 2017/18.  “It’s massive for us," said Juan. "We had the option of coming here to win the trophy for the first time and be in the Champions League next season. We’ve done that and I’m so happy. “It means a lot [to be back in the Champions League] for me personally. It was a great final in front of our supporters here. It’s my first European trophy with United and hopefully the first of many....

Henrikh Mkhitaryan made history for Manchester United with his UEFA Europa League final goal against Ajax. The second strike of United's 2-0 win in Stockholm, expertly hooked home by the Armenian from Chris Smalling's downward header following a corner, made him the only man ever to score in five different European games on the road for the Reds in a single campaign. He had previously found the net in four away fixtures, against Zorya Luhansk, Saint-Etienne, Rostov and Anderlecht, in addition to also scoring in the home leg against Anderlecht. Mkhitaryan, who has netted 11 times in all competitions during this debut season with United, thanked his team-mates when speaking to BT Sport: "Without them, I couldn’t score many goals. "I’m really happy that I scored today in the final because everyone kept saying ‘you’re going to score in the final’. After the last game, when we played against Celta Vigo in the second leg, I was dreaming every day that I would...

Ed Woodward has had my list, what I want, what I would like, for more than two months. So now it's up to him and the owners. I wish Mr Woodward all the success in his work because now it’s time for me to disconnect, because I’m very tired. I am going to land in Manchester, I am going to get a car to London, then to Portugal. I don't care about football for now. Now I am on holiday. I don't want to see any international friendlies, I am selfish. I can't do it. For me, enough is enough. It has been a very hard last few months, we were short of numbers. But with three trophies in one season and [qualifying for] the Champions League, I am very happy in my most difficult season as a manager."

Jose Mourinho ended his first season in charge of Manchester United by winning the UEFA Europa League final at the Friends Arena in Stockholm and claiming his third trophy at the club. Here are the main points from his post-match interviews with MUTV and BT Sport... OVERALL THOUGHTS "My thoughts are obviously with the victims of the tragedy in Manchester and with the families. The tragedy is in my mind. Maybe this victory will bring some happiness to Manchester, I don't know. I would obviously, me and everyone else, we would change this trophy for the people that lost their lives, that's obvious. But if I focus on the football side, I am really proud." TEAM PERFORMANCE "The team was fantastic from the first minute to the last minute. It was a fantastic collective performance, there were very good individual performances and we had total control of the game. We always thought that we could win the Europa League and we are very happy. We played intelligently...

We are in the Champions League in the right way and for me the right way is winning the Premier League or winning the Europa League. We were not strong enough to win the Premier League but we were strong enough to win the Europa League and we are back in the Champions League. The club now has every trophy in world football. We fought hard for this since the beginning. We totally deserved the win. I am so happy to see all the players, including the boys with the crutches, with the trophy." THREE TROPHIES OUT OF FIVE THIS SEASON  "And 64 matches out of 66 possible, which is incredible. I am very happy and I thank everyone that had a contribution for that, and I’m not speaking just about the players. Many other staff. The work they did to organise everything for us, for our families, to come to this important match with a short period of time, the way people dedicate themselves to that, to try to have our heads clean and focused and everything was perfect. So I thank everyone ...

JOY WITHIN My eyes are said to be fruit, surrounded by the heavenly angels, happy are thy moment. Silently, I observes my feet and the movement of my hands. Overwhelm with gladness and positivity. The joy of salvation within. I'm wreck with gallery of stars. Dead men don't bite, yet I'm feared. My slow and steady wins the race, the silence in me, laughs like a monkey, My works are always on the crest of a wave. A succeeded success, block buster himself. I clean away the river flow of tears, neighbours are alive when I lights. Waking the dead is my hobby, taming the lion is my habit. I brings to life, the ago dead bone of my mates, enslave under joy of all days. Come! Come!! Laugh! Laugh!! the golden future awaits, Tick! Tock!! the time dictates the future, all eyes are on me, the cat that send forth the rat. To my neighbours, I know my thoughts, thought of evil makes no way, On the quiet, I'm pissing in the wind. Pluck up your courage, ...

Rwanda’s telecom industry regulator has fined MTN Rwanda, a division of South Africa’s MTN Group, 7 billion francs (8.5 million dollars) for running its IT services outside the country in breach of its licence. The regulator said in a ruling posted on its website in Kigali that MTN Rwanda was hosting its IT services hub in Uganda, which it had prohibited. “They are punished for relocating their IT services outside Rwanda, and this was deliberate,’’ Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority Spokesman Anthony Kulamba said. MTN Group said it had also received a notification about the fine. “MTN has been engaging with the regulator on this matter over the past four months. “MTN Rwanda is currently studying the official notification and will continue to engage with the regulator on this matter,” it said in a statement. In 2016, the company, which operates in 20 countries, set aside 600 million dollars to pay a fine imposed by the Nigerian go...

Ander Herrera has capped a fine third season for Manchester United by winning the club’s prestigious Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award. The midfielder topped the closest-ever poll for this prize, finishing just 242 votes ahead of Antonio Valencia, with top scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic not much further behind in a three-way contest that went right down to the wire and reflected the superb contributions of those players in 2016/17. Operating in a deeper role in Jose Mourinho’s midfield, Herrera’s whole-hearted, all-action displays have won him many admirers and he’s just one appearance shy of a half-century for the season.  The 27-year-old, who also made his senior international debut for Spain in November, succeeds compatriot and friend David De Gea, the winner of our coveted accolade for the previous three seasons. "It’s very special for me to win this award because when you see the list of winners, you realise how important it is," said Herrera...

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has said that the performance of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has justified the support he received from the people during the 2015 election. Jonathan was speaking during the commissioning of the Second Nkpogu Bridge as part of the second year anniversary of Wike’s administration. He said, “Governor Wike has performed wonderfully well. “I have no regrets that Governor Wike is the governor of Rivers State. I am happy that the governor has opened up Rivers State through projects. “Wike has shown so much commitment to infrastructural development. The whole of Rivers State is now a construction yard.” The Former President further said that the appreciation for the works done by Wike goes beyond party lines. He recalled that Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo after visiting the state also stated that the governor is delivering on projects. Jonathan expressed happiness for the invitation to commission the all i...

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, says national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and other top Youruba leaders in the party are crying over the treatment being meted out to Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo and the southwest region in general by the “cabal”. He also lambasted Igbos who joined the APC, saying Buhari hated and had nothing to offer them. In a statement Thursday night, Fani-Kayode said “it is only now that the Yoruba wing of the APC are really getting to know him and his evil cabal and they are all crying behind closed doors. They regret supporting them during the 2015 election deeply. “Any Igbo person in the APC needs to have his or her head examined. Such a person is a confused soul who has been conned and who has sold his soul to an Igbo hater, a radical islamist, an ethnic supremacist, a religious bigot and a racist. “You say he chose an Igbo man as his running mate in the past and my answer is so what? He did so...