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MONSTER: Man injures daughter, kills wife, himself in shocking murder-suicide
Police say a Maryland man shot and injured his 25-year-old daughter before killing his wife and turning the gun on himself in his home. Shawn Vinson of the Baltimore County…
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Astonishing! Employee quits job after getting blamed for being a victim of sexual harassment
An Auckland woman who quit work after being slapped on the bum and repeatedly sexually harassed has been told by the Employment Relations Authority it was partly her own fault,…
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Models in sexy lingeries pose for fashion styled theme, The August Visitor (PHOTOS)
by Chisom Ukaegbu 'The August Visitor' is a fashion styled theme aimed at promoting the essence of a woman, her beauty, confidence, glamour and comfort. Its a collaborated effort between…
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Boy, 8, shoots 90-year-old relative after playing video game, police say
Louisiana authorities say an 8-year-old boy intentionally shot and killed a 90-year-old woman who was his caregiver after watching a video game with violent themes. East Feliciana Parish sheriff's deputies…
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Get ready, Iyanya! It’s Tonto Dikeh’s turn on Rubbin’ Minds this Sunday
Tonto Dikeh by Isi Esene Popular actress and singer, Tonto Dikeh is the guest in this Sunday’s Rubbin’ Minds with host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. She is guest on the Entertainment Segment on Channels…
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It’s hard keeping up with the Kardashians: Khloe and Lamar marriage crisis triggered by drug abuse
The marriage of Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom is in crisis, and TMZ has learned ... the core reason is hardcore drug abuse. Multiple sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Lamar has…
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Police kill leader of kidnap gang during rescue mission in Enugu
by 'Jola Sotubo The police in Enugu state have shot dead the leader of a gang of kidnappers during the operation to rescue a victim. A statement from Ebere Amaraizu,…
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Orji Uzor Kalu: No education, no future for Nigeria
by Orji Uzor Kalu A trip round the schools across the country shows massive decay and dilapidation. You can hardly find any of the schools in quality condition. What greets…
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Taking no chances: ‘Civilian JTF’ women mobilise in Borno, search for female Boko Haram insurgents
by Oge Okonkwo The wives of volunteers popularly known as civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) have been recruited by troops fighting armed rebels in Borno state, to restrain the increasing involvement…
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Wife allegedly pays assassin N80,000 to kill husband’s second wife
by 'Jola Sotubo Police in Ibadan have arrested, Ikechukwu Christopher, a suspected hired assassin. He was arrested after a routine check by the officers of the Oyo State police command.…
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Teenager jailed after helping his brother kill his children for insurance money (PHOTOS)
A teenager has been sentenced to life in prison for helping his brother murder his own children in a house fire. Jeremy Wand teamed up with his elder brother Armin…
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Sad news: 5 teenagers kidnapped from Mexico City bar discovered in mass grave
At least five of the bodies found this week in a shallow grave near Mexico City are those of teens who were kidnapped from a bar three months ago, Mexico's…
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DESPERADOS: Stranded Boko Haram members turn human eaters in Borno
by 'Jola Sotubo Stranded members of the militant group, Boko Haram have resorted to cannibalism after being stranded with no food and water in the Magumeri forest which is…
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The Future Awards Africa Winners Spotlight: Cobhams Asuquo (Music Producer of the Year, 2009)
Cobhams Asuquo is a Nigerian musician and winner in the music producer of the year category at the 2009 edition of The Future Awards Africa. He is a prolific songwriter…
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#DivorceDrama: NDLEA man runs away from home, says “my wife wants to kill me”
by Oge Okonkwo An unhappy man, 40-year-old Amando Onoja, has pleaded with the Agege customary court to grant him a divorce from his wife Helen Onoja. Mr. Onoja, who is an officer…
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2 brothers charged to court for stabbing friend to death in a fight
by 'Jola Sotubo Trouble befell 32 year old Quadri Busari when he decided to go head to head with two brothers who were supposedly his friends. Nurudeen Dada, 38, and…
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Tragedy in Ogun as 3-year-old boy drowns in well
by Oge Okonkwo Tragedy struck on Wednesday at the Ofada area of Mowe, Ogun State, south-west Nigeria, when a three-year-old boy, Ola William, fell into an open well and drowned. According…
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Don’t get it twisted: We are not on strike – NMA chairman
by 'Jola Sotubo The Chairman of the Kano State Branch of the Nigerian Medical Association, Dr. Sheihi Abubakar has distanced himself and his association from the ongoing industrial action embarked upon by…
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Opinion: Oyo politics – Posers for Gov. Ajimobi, Ladoja and Lanlehin
by Adeola Adelabu I hope Governor Ajimobi takes the positives out of the criticism and govern Oyo state better. As for his second term ambition, only God and the people…
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5 secrets to maintain a steady weight
by Mansi Kohli Maintaining weight or losing weight should not be a short duration target. It should be an on-going activity, which needs to be achieved slowly and in a steady…
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INCREDIBLE: Teenage boy stowed away in Arik flight to Lagos
by 'Jola Sotubo There was confusion today at the Benin airport after a teenage stowaway was found in the tyre hold of an Arik Aircraft flying from Benin to Lagos.…
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Terrible: Fire guts Globacom’s Abuja office
by 'Jola Sotubo Fire has just gutted Globacom office in Abuja. The office is located at Wuse 2, Aminu Kano crescent. An eye witness close to the scene reported that…
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“I have a picture of him in his towel”: Yet another lady claims to have been sexually harassed by Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo (READ)
by 'Jola Sotubo As Nigerians are still trying to come to terms with the revelations of an alleged sexual relationship between the General Overseer of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly,…
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Banker, Jim Ovia’s daughter marries TV personality, Illrymz’s brother (PICTURED)
by Oge Okonkwo Isioma Ovia, daughter of internationally acclaimed Nigerian banker, Jim Ovia, will walk down the aisle today, August 24, with her longtime partner, Ola Olowu, an advertising executive who…
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“I had sex every day for a year”: Meet the insecure size 16 mom who suddenly got her groove back (PHOTOS)
Brittany Gibbons, a mother-of-three who spent years insecure about her body, decided to set herself a challenge between the sheets after her husband pointed out that he hadn't seen her…
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3 reasons why you shouldn’t confront anyone your partner’s cheating with
by Tracy Schorn If someone wants to engage in an affair, or leave you for an affair partner, no amount of rational argument is going to sway them otherwise. Don't hector,…
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Opinion: Ese Walter – Viper or victim?
by Mercy Emmanuel No! There is a psychological power that engulfs one when someone in authority asks them to do something outside their will. This has nothing to do with…
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Avocado health facts: 6 things you NEVER knew
from Huffington post Nutritional perks aside, avocados can play a key role in your healthy hair and skin routine. The antioxidants, amino acids and essential oils inside an avocado can help…
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Theatre review: ‘A husband’s wife’ is a satisfying take on a familiar play
by Wilfred Okiche It is difficult to describe ‘A husband’s wife’, the domestic drama by prolific writer and filmmaker Tyrone E. Terrence but we’ll try. It is all at once…
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#EseWalterAffair: Meet Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, the man in the eye of the storm
by 'Jola Sotubo From almost all accounts, Abiodun Fatoyinbo is an amazing guy. This is what makes it all the more difficult to believe the recent allegations of sexual impropriety…
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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
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