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Day: 16 July 2013
‘Glee’ actor, Cory Monteith died from heroin and alcohol overdose (WATCH)
AMANDA EDWARDS/WIREIMAGE Actor Cory Monteith (l., with girlfriend and co-star Lea Michele) was found dead in his Vancouver hotel room on Saturday. A toxicology report determined he died of a…
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No fins, please! This ‘mermaid’ was banned from swimming in pools (PHOTOS)
Fishhawk Ranch’s community board decided to stick with its “no-fin” policy. Jenna Conti is no longer allowed to wear her mermaid tail during regular pool hours. This Florida mermaid…
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Aww, how romantic: Wizkid treated to a candle-lit dinner by girlfriend on his birthday (LOOK)
by Akan Ido Popular artiste, Wizkid is celebrating his birthday today and his beautiful girlfriend, Omotani Omotayo is apparently treating him to a quiet stay-in candle-lit dinner tonight. [READ: Aww, cute…
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So true, so false: Student wakes up from coma speaking fluent CHINESE
Chinese takeaway ... Ben now hosts a TV show for expats A university student who cheated death in a horror car crash woke up from a coma speaking fluent CHINESE.…
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Rivers crisis: “Northern governors were not held hostage in Port Harcourt” – State gov’t
by Isi Esene The Rivers Commissioner for Information and Communications, Ibim Semenitari has described as worrisome the actions of protesters who reportedly prevented four northern governors from exiting the Port…
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“My house cost me over N110 million” – Dr. Sid reveals (WATCH)
by Chisom Ukaegbu MAVIN Records artiste, Dr. Sid shares the circumstances surrounding his newly acquired Lekki house. According to the artiste, the house cost N110 million and that he was…
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Gang war: 4 teenagers arrested after boy, 15, was stabbed to death in a street fight
Scene ... forensics team hunts for clues after a boy was stabbed in South Yardley Four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed…
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29-year-old man arraigned for raping woman twice his age in Lagos
by Akan Ido Adedeji Michael, 29, has been arraigned before the Ebute-Metta Magistrayte's Court for allegedly raping a 48-year-old mother of six, Alice Essient. Adedeji was reported to have broken into…
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Despicable: Teacher sentenced to 4 years in prison for having sex with student 30 years her junior (PICTURED)
Sentenced: Lisa M. Kays, 48, a former Putnam City High School Spanish teacher - has been sentenced to four-years in prison for having sex with a student over 30-years her…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Nigerian polytechnic lecturers suspend strike
by Oge Okonkwo Nigerian Polytechnic lecturers have suspended their indefinite strike currently in its third month; and agreed to return to work. The lecturers, under the umbrella of the Academic…
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Monster: “It’s the purest form of love,” says man jailed for repeatedly raping girlfriend’s toddler
A man who believes sex with children is the 'purest form of love' has been sentenced to 12 years jail for repeatedly raping a toddler. A court in Canada heard…
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Incredible: Parents sell their 11-year-old daughter for $18
beach in Majorca illustration A little girl was sold by her parents to an old man for just $18, according to police reports. The British girl, 11-years-old, was allegedly pimped…
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Top 8 reasons why men cheat
from Times of India ....men are emotionally driven beings too. They want their wives to show them that they're appreciated, and they want women to understand how hard they're trying…
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Inspired: Nigerian scientist bags European award for quality research
A Nigerian scientist, Dr. Basil Fadipe has been awarded the European Society for Quality Research, ESQR, Quality Achievements Awards at its Annual Convention at the luxurious Copthorne Tara Hotel Kensington,…
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Horrible: Woman discovers that headaches and scratching sounds inside her head are flesh-eating maggots
A woman has spoken of her terror at discovering that she harboured flesh-eating maggots inside her ear. When Rochelle Harris, 27, from Derby, returned from the holiday of a lifetime…
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We bet you didn’t know this: Top 9 girl secrets revealed
From AskMen There Is No Such Thing As Natural Beauty.That girls actually have to use some makeup to get that "natural beauty" look. Most of us grew up with women…
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Melody Okwuazu: My experience in youth and entrepreneurship
by Melody Okwuazu What I would like to say to you all is that the principles of successful entrepreneurship are the same. Basically, they are 'commonsensical'. First, Looking at the…
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4 flirting mistakes you DON’T want to make
by Meghna Mukherjee When most women flirt for the first time, they get all worked up about it. This in turn makes them look ridiculously hyper. Relax and be calm. Flirting…
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“It should be allowed in Muslim schools only”: The debate on Hijab ban in schools continue (WATCH)
by Rachel Ogbu Nigerian News & Entertainment channel, BattaBox takes the debate surrounding the alleged ban of the hijab in Lagos primary schools by Governor Babatunde Fashola to the street…
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“I love you but I’m not ‘in love’ with you”: 10 WORST breakup excuses of all time
by Kiri Blakeley Here are 10 of the worst ones. I hope they're not serious but I wouldn't be surprised if they were! Breaking up is hard to do. So maybe that's why…
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The Future Awards Africa Nominees reception: The winners and loser
by SK Johnson So by now we all know the select group nominated for this year's edition of The Future Awards Africa (and if you don't, just in case you've…
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#BBATheChase: “It is not easy to stay sexually disciplined” – Uti Nwachukwu defends Beverly Osu
by Rachel Ogbu 2010 Big Brother Africa winner, Uti Nwachukwu has defended Nigeria representative in the BBA The Chase house, Beverly Osu who made headlines over the weekend when she…
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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: First they join the cults, then they join the government (Y! FrontPage)
by Iyinoluwa Aboyeji This lack of alternatives has allowed us lose too many conscientious youth to the logic that to change the game, they must play the game. First the silence…
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Yung L features M.I Abaga & Jesse Jagz on ‘Red Rose remix’ [DOWNLOAD]
by Rachel Ogbu Abaga brothers, M.I & Jesse Jagz team up with Yung L to remix his hit track Red Rose. The original single was already an award nominated hit…
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SK Johnson on Chimamanda Adichie, her ‘boys’ and the Caine Prize
I'm not even sure why I'm typing this because there have been a flurry of blog posts and articles about the issue already, which is quite the feat considering…
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7 things men NEED to know how to do
by Sasha Brown-Worsham No one wants to be the nag wife, and sure, we women can take out the trash, too. But it's SO nice to have a hubby who will…
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Tara Fela-Durotoye looks radiant on the cover of TW Magazine (PHOTOS)
by Rachel Ogbu Creative head of House of Tara, Tara Fela-Durotoye brings a sense of calm to the cover of TW Magazine‘s July/August 2013 issue. Going green, the Nigerian beauty…
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Yay or Nay? Ex-MBGN, Regina Askia shares bikini photos on family holiday (LOOK)
by Rachel Ogbu US-Based ex-beauty queen and former Nollywood actress, Regina Askia-Williams was photographed recently in red and white bikini on holiday with her family at the Wet n Wild…
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Sad news: 6 people dead in stampede as Ramadan largesse turns rowdy
by Rachel Ogbu At least six people have been reported dead in a stampede in Gusau as millionaire, Shehu Danfulani Maidoya in the spirit of Ramadan, tried to give food…
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Patience Jonathan’s claim to authority – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze Maybe it's just me, but methinks that the unnamed elders in this report should bring their 'elderly' influence to bear. First Ladies (or First Gentlemen, think Prince Philip), are meant…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
The September Standard
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
- Idia Aisien’s Comeback to Style 101: Will She Revive the Magic?
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- The Future Awards Africa 2024: How Tunde Onakoya and Veekee James Served High-Fashion Mastery as Hosts
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy