Arsene Wenger Hails Arsenal, Explains How He Overcame Chelsea

Arsene Wenger praised a "committed and disciplined" performance from Arsenal as they ended their league hoodoo against Chelsea with a comprehensive 3-0 win.
The Gunners had not beaten Chelsea in the Premier League since October 2011, and had failed to score in their last six league meetings. That all changed on Saturday at Emirates Stadium, where goals from Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott inside the opening 15 minutes settled the nerves, Mesut Ozil adding the third five minutes before the break.

It was the fourth league win in succession for Wenger's men and lifts them to third in the table after six matches, leaving the Frenchman delighted with the level of performance from his squad.
"I am very happy," he told BT Sport. "The inconvenient facts were there and we needed to change the recent history. We did it with style and steel. That's what we wanted.
"We were committed and disciplined and that is not so easy to find that balance in these kind of games. Overall I believe our collective rhythm was very good to give them problems.
"We want to play this kind of game, based on technical quality and pace. I hope this kind of performance convinces the players that we are on the right path. We still have some room for
improvement."
Wenger gave particular praise to central defensive duo Laurent Koscielny and Shkodran Mustafi after they barely gave Diego Costa a kick.
"They [the two centre-backs] had an outstanding performance," he said. "Both of them [were] committed and intelligent, technically sound, so overall I am very pleased." It was not all good news for Arsenal, Francis Coquelin limping off injured after 32 minutes. The midfielder missed a significant chunk of last season with a knee ligament problem, and Wenger hopes this latest setback will not be as severe.
"It is a knee problem," he confirmed. "It is in the same place he had last year. "So I hope he is not out as long as last year."

RECESSION: Why We Won't Sell Assets- FG

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The Federal Government has yesterday clarified on the raging controversy over the sale of the Nation's assets.
The clarification was made known through a statement released by the Minister of Budget and National planning,  Senator Udoma Udo Udoma.

The minister said in the statement, “The primary objective of government’s fiscal stimulus plan is not to sell off all major critical national assets but to source immediate funds to reflate the economy and implement capital projects in the
2016 budget. Udoma is said to have given the explanation in Lagos at the weekend while briefing newsmen on the forthcoming Nigeria Nigerian Economic Summit coming up next month. Udoma said: “The government needs to inject a large dose of funds into the system to get the economy back on track
and to faithfully implement those provisions in the capital budget tailored at reflating the economy and aiding the
diversification process.
“The country has lost almost half of its expected revenue and would need to urgently source the shortfall to enable the government to faithfully implement the budget.
“This unfortunate scenario prompted the Economic Management Team to urgently work out a fiscal stimulus plan to generate immediate large injection of funds into the economy through asset sales, advance payment for license rounds, infrastructure concessioning, use of recovered funds, among others, to
reduce the funding gap.
“The other option would have been to source for additional loans, beyond the level of borrowing already projected for in the 2016 Budget. This would not be a wise option as it would raise the level of debt service to an unsustainable level.
“But the government is exploring several angles in the asset sales proposal including repurchase options, which will make provision for buy-back of those assets when the situation improves. The Minister insisted that the country’s
economy would not have gone into recession but for the drastic fall in oil production levels due to disruptions caused by militant activities.

TIPS: Choose Any Of These Periods To Ask A Girl Out, She Won't Say No

If you have ever been wondering the best and appropriate time to ask that girl you have been longing to date out and get a YES faster than usual? You'd find this article helpful. From experiences, the most appropriate time to ask a girl out is during festive periods or special celebration. Here are the most tested and proven ways to ask a girl out and get YES on time.

1. Christmas/new year:

If you ask a girl out during this period and you are fully loaded, you can’t go wrong. This is the only period since the birth of Jesus and even before creation that girls display their i am available placards. This period is ranked no. Throughout the length and breadth of planet earth. May its because of the festive nature synonymous to sharing of gifts and other goodies, or could it be as a result of the public holidays where every one want to go to those exciting places they have always dreamed of, with any available guy that approaches a girl during this period, you are damn sure to get a yes quickly.

2. Valentine:

February is a popular and special date that rings a bell in the ears of any young girl, this is the day set aside for lovers all around the world to show love in amazing ways to their spouses, but for the sharp guys, they it’s the best time to ask a girl out, because girls naturally love competing within themselves, so not going out or having a boo on this day would tag you as a lose, so many of these high class girls that are unapproachable during the middle of the year of all a sudden activates their humble and friendly part that’s if you have the money to spend anyways.

3. Easter:

Easter might not sound too bubbling to some people but do i need to remind you that easter is all about love, that the saviour Jesus died on the cross because of his love for the world. Well that is a punch line right there. Asking a girl out during this period is a little cheaper cos unlike the vals and the Christmas, you spend this periods with basically dates and outings and little gifts. But you are damn sure to get a quick yes!

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Finally Buhari Explains On Biafra Referendum, Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB

President Buhari 

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in far away New York city, United States foreclosed any chance of a referendum regarding the issue of Biafra.
Acaccording to Sahara Reporters, the President  made the statement during a media event in New York City at the end of his visit to the United States as the leader of Nigeria's delegation to the 71st United Nations' General Assembly.
The president stated that the choice left for Biafran activists is to form a political party that would advance their interest within the Nigerian democratic space.
The president’s advice to Biafrans activists came a day after commercial activities in some key cities in the South East, and South-South of Nigeria were grounded following a stay at home
order from the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB ). There were also protests in various cities around the world by Biafran activists demanding the release from prison of IPOB's leader, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu.
In recent past, the president had been dismissive of Biafran agitators as kids who did not see the Biafra-Nigeria Civil War. A few weeks ago, while speaking to Youth Corp members who visited him at his country home in Daura, the president pressed on them to ask their friends to forget Biafra.
Buhari also used the opportunity offered by the media event to outline the accomplishments of his trip to the General Assembly. He stated that Nigeria was well represented at various meetings
held as part of the General Assembly. President Buhari talked about Nigeria's signing of the Paris Climate Change Accord and progress made at the Chad Basin conference. He announced that the US and the UK pledged over $300 million dollars to support the efforts of his government.
Accompanying the president to the event were the governors of Lagos and Zamfara states. Other government officials present were ministers of Foreign Affairs, Justice, Defence, Internal Affairs and other top government officials.
Buhari departed New York for Abuja after the press conference.