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Arsene Wenger's side kept their champions league hopes alive yesterday with a convincing win against Dinamo Zagreb to remain relevant in the struggle for a round of 16 spot along side already qualified bayern. The gunners who had lost three of their four group games obviously needed some rays of hope as the pressure continues to pile on them to do the needful if they must qualify. With a 3-0 bashing at the Emirates, the gunners got the much needed three points to send the right signals as they coast the game in good ambience of soccer flair. Similarly, the music soon got better for Arsene Wenger's side when bayern in far away Munich crushed Olympiakos so convincingly as they needed nothing more other than the four goal thriller they got in style. Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil (left) celebrates after opening the scoring The gunners who started the game on a nervous note in the first 15 minutes of play struggled to find the back of the net so earnestly. Howe...

Barely a few months ago when the World health organisation declared the Liberian nation as been Ebola free, fresh cases are beginning to develop as a teenage boy is reported to have died from the deadly Ebola virus disease.  According to reports, the 15 years old was said to have been tested positive with the virus last week but eventually died at a treatment clinic centre close to the capital city Monrovia on Monday, Francis keteh the chief medical officer said. Image copyright AP Image caption Liberia had been declared free of Ebola in September Meanwhile, both the parents and siblings of the victim are been placed under close watch and treated subsequently following the demise of their loved one as confirmed by the spokesman of the health ministry Sorbor George. Liberia has seen more than 10,000 Ebola cases and more than 4,000 deaths since the West Africa outbreak began in 2013. He told the BBC that eight healthcare workers "who are at high risk because they cam...

This morning, Turkish shot down a Russian warplane and sparked a diplomatic row with Moscow and Vladimir Putin. Here is a rundown of what has happened so far: • At 7.24am GMT, Turkey shot down a Russian warplane that it said violated its airspace. Soon after the incident, Turkey's state-run Anadolu Agency shared video online that showed the moment the plane came crashing down and the two pilots ejected themselves. • The Turkish army confirmed its action in a statement shortly after, claiming it had told the plane 10 times in five minutes not to violate its airspace: "The plane violated Turkish air space 10 times in five minutes despite warnings at 7.24am according to the rules of engagement." • The Russian-made SU-24 was shot down by Turkish F-16 fighter jets, but Russia denied it violated Turkey's airspace. Initially, the Russian defence ministry said their plane was hit by ground fire rather than Turkish jets. • Nato soon announced that after the inciden...

Following her recent surgery operation that resulted in the removal of her ovaries, Angelina Jolie has not in anyway deteriorated in whatever form as this Hollywood star continues to blaze the big screen in style. In a recent Interview , she  told  The Daily Telegraph  the situation as it is "I actually love being in menopause," Jolie Pitt, 40, said.   "I haven't had a terrible reaction to it, so I'm very fortunate," she said. "I feel older, and I feel settled being older." "I feel happy that I've grown up. I don't want to be young again."   Jolie who recently acted alongside with husband Brad Pitts in the movie By the sea also  told PEOPLE in its latest issue  the challenges faced during the making of the film "The film] was written before  I had the mastectomy . And then when I realized I was shooting the film, it did cross my mind to cut certain things," she said, such as  the film's topless scene . "...

Kogi State Governor, Capt. Idris Wada has declared three days of mourning for the former governor of the state and candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the Saturday governorship election, Prince Abubakar Audu. As reactions continues to trail the sudden death of prince Audu Abubakar, Governor ship candidate of the All Progressive Congress, the legal world has also been filled with series of interpretations and counter interpretations as to the next line of action for the independent national Electoral commission to drive. Prince Abubaka Audu of the APC was reported dead on sunday just after the independent national electoral commission INEC declared the elections inconclusive even though he was still leading his Major contender Capt. Idris wada of the People's Democratic party. Though according to some other reportage, the late prince Audu died earlier contrary to claims as he was reported to have complained of a stomach upset shortly after exc...

The late governor ship  flag bearer of the All progressive congress prince Audu Abubakar was reported to have died from an undisclosed medical ailment shortly after the independent national Electoral commission declares the election as held in kogi inconclusive. Though, they have been conflict reports on the circumstances surrounding his death, as some reports indicate the late Audu complained about stomach ache shortly after casting his vote on Saturday. He was leading in the results announced by INEC, scoring 240,867 votes while the incumbent Governor, Idris Wada of the Peoples Democratic Party polled 199,514 votes. Before his death, prince Audu's campaign was based on a three point agenda which he plan to pursue when elected. “Let me make my three-point agenda known to the people of the state because I want to be held responsible for my word later when I gain power. First, I will make sure that power shift becomes sacrosanct. I will be the first governor to change p...

Louis van Gaal may have been doing some underground research in preparation for the second leg of the season come January as manchester United seems to have agreed to sign Arjen Robben, according to reports. The Bayern Munich talisman , 31, who obviously might be making a second return to England is direly  wanted by Louis van Gaal to inject some pace and panache into United's attack that currently lined up names like Juan mata and Jesse Lingard who apperantly needs some helping hand as Van Gaal seems to have  realise.  Robben, who used to play for Chelsea, seems to be he quick fix to that problem as he will have no issue fitting into the English terrain. United have also been linked with Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo. Meanwhile, in a related developments, the Gunners are ready to sign Alexis Sanchez up on a new five-year deal as the Chilean winger seems to have impressed this season. The Chile winger has been sensational since joining from Barcelona last ...