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“Social Banking”: GTBank takes banking to you on Facebook (DETAILS)

by Isi Esene Guaranty Trust Bank has launched a 'Social Banking' service using the social networking site, Facebook, as a platform. The service will allow customers to open bank accounts…

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How sad: 3 teens arrested after girl commits suicide over being ganged raped and bullied online

Please click here if you are not redirected within a few seconds.   Eight days after allegedly being sexually battered while passed out at a  party, and then humiliated by…

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Ife Adebayo: Nigeria – 2015 and youth participation (Y! Politico)

by Ife Adebayo Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber - Plato I’ll start today’s article with two…

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Greener pastures: MTN’s Aeroplane promor (N64 million) winner, Ebube Essien-Garricks relocates to the UK

by Chi Ibe Ebube Essien-Garricks who won the N64m grand prize in the MTN Ultimate Wonder Promo has reportedly moved to the United Kingdom. It was said that the 27-year-old left the country a…

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Japheth Omojuwa: New media was not created to solve Nigeria’s problems (Y! FrontPage)

There are indeed many sides to new media. It will not by itself change Nigeria but it will at least reveal us to ourselves. Nigerians have been directly running their…

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#ABetterYou: What happens to you when you hurt others

From HealthyBlackWoman They also found that people who are ignored online, such as on Facebook, felt just the same as they would if it were person to person contact. People…

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#DumbDumber II: Phone thief posts picture of himself (smoking weed) on victim’s Facebook page (PICTURED)

This guy is about to be Facebooked — and he only has himself to blame. Cops are hot on the heels of a smoky-eyed Bronx thief whose dumb plan to…

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Why I am closing my Facebook account – Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

by Isi Esene Nollywwod actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has signified her intentions to close her Facebook account due to fraudulent activities on her fans. Jalade-Ekeinde, popularly known as Omosexy, disclosed that…

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Heartless: Police notify mum of her son’s death through Facebook (PICTURED)

Anna Lamb-Creasey had no idea what happened to her son, Ricky Lamb, who had been missing since January 25th. She contacted hospitals and police departments, all to no avail, or at least…

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Another excuse to stay hooked: Facebook improves brain activity – New study

Remarkably enough there are some health benefits of using Facebook. Researchers from the University of Arizona showed that older people can actually use the social media site to stay sharp and…

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Mother refuses to bail out teen arrested over Facebook school shooting hoax

16 year old North Carolina teen is in jail facing felony charges for posting a threatening message on another student’s Facebook page, and the teen is not getting out of jail any…

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How Facebook ‘friends’ kidnapped undergraduate and got arrested

by Isi Esene Oludoyi Bamidele Samuel, an undergraduate of the Kogi State University who was recently abducted by 'friends' he met on the social media site, Facebook, has narrated his…

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8 ways to avoid social media stress

from Huffington Post Not to mention, Facebook use has even been linked to lead to depression, jealousy and social isolation. Updating and browsing your Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram accounts probably makes…

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Why I am leaving Facebook

by Barrakam Facebook offers me nothing that I cannot get in a phone call, a video call, a postal letter, a paper greeting card, an email, a chat or a…

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Jealous of your Facebook friends? Why social media makes us bitter

by Alice G. Walton But when it comes to online interaction, we’re assaulted with the annoying highlights of the lives of every Tom, Dick, and Harry we’ve clicked a button…

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Facebook sued over ‘like’ button

Facebook is facing legal action over its use of the “like” button and other features of the social network. It is being sued by a patent-holding company acting on behalf…

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“Anyone WORSHIPPING with Adeboye and Oyedepo are in a CULT” – Seriously, these 10 quotes by Kemi Olunloyo will SHOCK you

by Chi Ibe Amazon alert! You can describe Kemi Olunloyo in many ways: an outspoken journalist, media expert, advocate, politician, deportee... List goes on. Not that she cares. The daughter of…

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Open Letter: President Jonathan recaps his achievements to his Facebook friends [DETAILS]

Dear friends on Facebook, The determination of this administration to create wealth in Nigeria and for Nigerians has led us to focus our investment drive towards attracting Foreign Direct Investments…

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Ohimai Amaize: On PDP, so you want to oppress too? (Y! Politico)

by Ohimai Godwin Amaize   If the only reason we want change is to see our enemies oppressed and destroyed, then we have lost the plot. The French revolution, which…

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“Well folks, I’m about to get shot. Peace” – Kidnapper posts Facebook farewell before getting killed

Eric Ramsey A man suspected of abducting and sexually assaulting a Central Michigan University student posted a final goodbye a few hours later on his Facebook page shortly before an…

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Opinion: In defense of President Goodluck Jonathan

by Philip Amiola We may not like the president, but that does not detract from the fact that we ought to be civil when addressing him or any human being…

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Do you want to inbox your business proposal to Mark Zuckerberg? It costs $100 [DETAILS]

If you’re interested in pitching an amazing idea to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, you may want to make sure your paycheck cashed before doing so because your inbox message to…

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Are you ready? National Orientation Agency set to unveil strategy to protect social media users

by Emmanuel Okubenji The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, Mike Omeri, has said that the Federal Government has no plan to restrict the use of social media. Speaking in…

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Death hoax: I will survive all those who wish me dead – Pete Edochie (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie is telling anyone who cares to listen that he is still alive. This announcement became necessary after rumours were spread all over…

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Beware ‘sexters’, that Facebook App might not be self-destructing after all

Facebook’s latest app, Poke, can’t compete with rival Snapchat, despite proof the messages taken with both apps aren’t so self-destructing after all. Snapchat’s allure is the ability to send photos…

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Oluwatobi Soyombo: The rise and rise of digital influencers

by Oluwatobi Soyombo Influencers are not necessarily stars offline. In fact they may not be known by the neighbours next door; but when it comes to the social web, they…

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Facebook releases ‘sext-friendly’ App that makes messages self-destruct

It’s apparent that Facebook is on an aggressive mission to take over the world. Aside from spending its days attempting to shut down massive search engine Google, Facebook is now…

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YNaija Christmas Giveaway! Win fabulous watches (DETAILS)

by Isi Esene YNaija, your favourite Internet newspaper in partnership with WatchLocker, is set to make this Christmas even more fun for you as it launches yet another series of…

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