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“Everyone she met was tortured by her cruelty…”: Read the WORST obituary in history written by children of an abusive mother
STOCKBYTE/GETTY IMAGES The surviving children of a Reno woman who they say abused her penned a scathing obituary of her that appeared, briefly, on the website of the Reno…
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Oh no, not again! Miley Cyrus ‘goes naked everywhere’ as singer’s internet meme goes viral (PHOTOS)
Miley Cyrus is no stranger to straddling that fine line between good and bad taste... nor indeed to internet mockery. But have you ever seen her astride a Russian space…
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SCAM: This woman lied her son had cancer so she could get donations and gifts (PICTURED)
An Ohio mom faked her young son having terminal brain cancer to bilk cash and gifts from friends, family and good Samaritans, police said. Emily Creno-King, 31, allegedly shaved 4-year-old…
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Mother enraged after her child was stopped from choosing God as her idol for school assignment
Memphis mother Erica Shead is outraged after her 10-year-old daughter was told by her school that she couldn't choose God as her idol for an assignment. Shead's daughter, Erin, was…
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Harsh verdict? 83-year-old woman sentenced in Osun for ‘disrespecting the court’
by 'Jola Sotubo An 83 year old woman in Osun State has been sentenced to a term of imprisonment for disrespecting the court. Madam Mariamo Shittu, was sentenced to one…
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BUSTED: How spy service exposed thousands of Nigerian email scammers
A crude but effective online service that lets users deploy keystroke logging malware and then view the stolen data remotely was hacked recently. The information leaked from that service has…
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AWFUL: Pregnant teenager and boyfriend arrested for shooting his mother in the head (MUGSHOT)
A North Carolina teen and his girlfriend were booked on an attempted murder rap for shooting the boy’s mother in the head — after the tearful girlfriend choked back…
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WTH! Pizza place offers free food if you flash your boobs to staff… faces backlash
One pizzeria in America has caused controversy after offering free pizza to all women who showed their breasts. Drew's Pizza offered free meals to any woman who bared her chest to employees of…
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Chinese slumdog? 20-month-old boy falls into a pit of excrement while trying to use public toilet (Viewer Discretion)
A 20-month-old baby boy fell into a pit of sludge and excrement after trying to use a public toilet. Firefighters were called to rescue the toddler as he lay floundering…
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Yels! Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele joins Desmond Tutu, Bill Gates, others as Polio Ambassador (PHOTO)
by 'Jola Sotubo Funke Akindele has received another title to add to her list; the actress and quintessential brand ambassador has been appointed a Polio Ambassador by the Rotary Club…
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Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus launches eponymous web show | Watch episode 1
by 'Jola Sotubo Stella Damasus has never been shy to lend her voice to matters dear to her heart. And now, she has found an official platform to express her…
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No remorse: High school teacher, 31, laughs after pleading not guilty to having sex with 5 boys (PICTURED)
Summer Hansen couldn't stop grinning and laughing as she pleaded not guilty at Riverside Superior Court to a slew of underage sex crimes. A California high school teacher accused of…
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Smooth operator: Singer, Kelly Rowland gets the airbrush treatment as she strips down for magazine shoot (PHOTOS)
Kelly Rowland has maintained a remarkable figure. But for her mid-riff baring cover for Shape magazine's October issue, the 32-year-old was looking a little beyond her normal self. Wearing skimpy black…
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Different strokes: Netherlands close 8 prisons due to lack of criminals
As prison populations surge in the UK, with overcrowded cells and repeat offenders, the opposite in happening in the Netherlands. The country is actually to close eight prisons because of…
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‘Leave my daughter out of the rumours’: 2face Idibia’s wife, Annie breaks down in tears during touching Inspiration FM interview (LISTEN)
by Oge Okonkwo Actress, Annie Idibia rocking a ripped jeans, ankle strapped platforms, T-shirt , snap back and a gold chain stopped by Inspiration FM studio with her daughter Isabelle…
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Moses Sogunle: Ubiquitous computers (30 Days, 30 Voices)
by Moses Sogunle 'With a simple shrug of his shoulder, he would say: “I guess all the future holds is laziness”.' My father had always had his reservations about…
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8 foods that are good for your eyes
by Lauren Chadwick Eating corn regularly reduces the risks of cataracts in women and helps prevent the loss of yellow pigments in the eyes. 1. CARROTS No, carrots being one…
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Guys, listen & learn: 5 ways to know she’s into you
by Belisa Vranich Good signs are that she's ruffling her feathers 1. She makes eye contact: If you haven't met yet but catch her looking at you then glancing away, then checking…
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You need this: 15 effective ways to prevent heart disease
by Health Me Up Indulge yourself in some games like swimming, tennis, badminton or cycling 1. Walk for health: Chief Cardiologist with the Columbia Asia Hospital, Dr. Anil Bansal says, "Brisk walking for 20-30 minutes…
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‘Follow me or I’ll break my dog’s neck’: Obsessed One Direction fan ‘kills pet dog’ after her post goes unanswered (TWEET, PHOTOS)
A One Direction fan reportedly killed her pet Chihuahua in a fit of rage because the British boy band did not respond to requests to follow her on Twitter. The…
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New York state of mind: Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic looks FLAWLESS in black summer dress (SNAPSHOT)
by Oge Okonkwo Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic is definitely not one to go unnoticed as she steps out into the streets of New York in a long black summer dress…
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This married pastor slept with teen boys to “help them gain purity in the eyes of God” (PICTURED)
A youth pastor in Council Bluffs, Iowa has been arrested and charged on 60 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor by a counsellor or therapist. The allegations surfaced after…
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PDP crisis: This is how Gov. Amaechi was refused entry into Government House (WATCH)
by Isi Esene Governor of Rivers State was yesterday barred from entering his official residence through the Forces Avenue entry point by a deployment of gun-totting police officers. The governor…
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You might need this: 5 healthy drinks for diabetics
by Trina Remedios Diabetics can also drink coffee, but... 1. Milk: Pros: Rich in vitamins and calcium, milk contains healthy culture that improves the digestive tract. Cons: This liquid is rich in…
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Monsters: Woman, 28, gang raped by ex-lover and 7 other men in Lagos
by Oge Okonkwo A 23-year-old man, Stephen Obi, has been arrested by the police for allegedly conspiring with seven other men to gang-rape a 28-year-old woman (name withheld) in Lagos.…
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Photo of the Day: Did you pass your exams this way? We hope not
by Oge Okonkwo These laps look like they are owned by a lady who obviously did not read for her exams but had a whole hand-out copied on her laps.…
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Special delivery: Canadian social worker smuggles 2 kilos of cocaine with fake baby bump (PHOTOS)
A Toronto woman who simulated pregnancy to try to smuggle 2 kilograms of cocaine was arrested today at Bogota airport by Colombian police. Col. Esteban Arias says 28-year-old Tabitha Leah…
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Opinion: It’s time for Jonathan to look back in history and act
by Adisa Adeleye The unfolding drama to me as a layman is this: If Northern soldiers could topple Shagari (a Northerner), what stops the Northern civilians (governors) from shaking the…
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She’s got the X-Factor: Don’t you just looove Toolz’s off-shoulder velvet dress? (LOOK)
by Oge Okonkwo Media personality Toolz is definitely giving another name to sexy as she donned an off shoulder, short sleeved black velvet gown beautified with frills from the knee…
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HORRIFYING: The sad moment a pet dog is killed by a 10ft python (PHOTOS)
Victim: The owner of Duke, a Siberian husky, said her son tried to kill the python with gardening scissors as it strangled the dog A once-powerful Siberian husky breathes its…
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The September Standard
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
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
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
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