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Day: 23 September 2013
Ezinne Onyeka: This is who we are (30 Days, 30 Voices)
by Ezinne Onyeka "Just our hopes, our fears, our regrets, our joys." We each have a throne on which we rule; the extraordinary things that make us superior, the next man,…
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TERRIBLE: 8-year-old BOY appears pregnant due to rare genetic disorder (PHOTOS)
An eight-year-old boy has been diagnosed with an incredibly rare genetic disorder which makes him look 'pregnant'. Aadam Asif is one of only 17 people in the UK to suffer from Niemann-Pick,…
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SHOCKING: This man tied up his pregnant mistress and aborted her 19-week-old foetus with poisonous tablets (PICTURED)
An Afghani minicab driver who tied his pregnant mistress up then forced poisonous pills into her womb in order to abort his unwanted child has been jailed for six years.…
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Best friends? Meet the woman who shares an incredible bond with pet LION (PHOTOS)
Animal lover Annel Snyman and her pet cat Timba exemplify the incredible bond that can grow between man and beast. But Timba is no ordinary house cat. He's a hulking…
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Is little Olivia Pope on the way? Newlywed Kerry Washington sparks more rumours she is pregnant by wearing STUNNING loose fitting gown (PHOTOS)
Just like any other newlywed she has been subject to speculation that she is expecting a child. But for Kerry Washington, the rumours hit fever pitch on Sunday night as…
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How Libyan dictator, Colonel Gaddafi raped hundreds of women and kept sex slaves – Ex-security chief
Dead Libyan dictator Colonel Muammar Gaddafi raped hundreds of women during his years in power, and even kept a harem of sex slaves locked in the basement of his home,…
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Monster: Police arrest gay man in Gombe for raping 7-year-old boy
The Gombe State Police Command says it has arrested two persons suspected of homosexuality and another for rape. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr. Fwaje Atajiri, made…
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#StoriesWeHear: Drunk man arrested for urinating on fruits at a grocery store
A drunk has been busted urinating on fruit in a Swedish supermarket, police said. The man allegedly staggered into the Hemköp store in Gothenburg and sprayed his amber nectar…
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She’s having a blast: MBGN Anna Banner looks set to thrill at the Miss World pageant finale (PHOTOS)
Nigeria’s representative to this year’s Miss World Pageant, Anna Ebiere Banner is currently in Bali, Indonesia set to hit the competition running. The final ceremony is set to hold…
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She’s our winner! Ibinabo Fiberesima stuns in SHOWSTOPPING outfit to the Miss Earth Nigeria event (PHOTOS)
by Oge Okonkwo National Director for Nigeria to the Miss Earth pageant and president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Ibinabo Fiberesima, was certainly a show-stopper in this stunning outfit…
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Glo X-Factor winner, DJ Switch, 29, speaks about her 8-year-old child
by Oge Okonkwo In a recent interview with Encomium Weekly, 29-year-old Glo X-Factor winner, Obianuju Catherine Udeh popularly known as DJ Switch revealed that she has an eight-year-old child, whom she gave birth…
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BUSTED: NDLEA arrests nursing mother for attempting to smuggle cannabis to China
by Oge Okonkwo File photo A 34-year-old nursing mother (name withheld) has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Monday for allegedly attempting to export 6kg. of…
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HOT! Actress, Yvonne Nelson flaunts her well-toned legs in ultra-short knickers (LOOK)
by Oge Okonkwo Actress Yvonne Nelson is definitely proving to us that she is still sexy no matter what she wears. The knee high gladiator definitely brings out her well-toned…
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This is SO cute: Guys, you CAN’T get it wrong proposing to her this way (See Photos)
by Oge Okonkwo Marriage proposals seems to be trending in Nigeria entertainment industry lately. Another Nollywood actor, Jnr Pope Odowodo, popped the question yesterday to his girlfriend Jennifer, a Benson Idahosa University…
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True love? Husband rescues wife who tried to kill him by setting their house on fire
A furious wife who tried to 'annoy' her husband by setting the house on fire ended up being trapped in the blaze - forcing him to rescue her. Masumi Nishino,…
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‘Let’s talk sex, baby’: 7 things guys want from an ideal girlfriend… or not
by Arpita Nath and Caroline D’Cruz Who would like a person who makes a fuss at a restaurant and is on diets all the time? Half the fun is gone right…
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No more fear: This smartphone screen can survive being hit with a HAMMER
Anyone who has shelled out for an expensive phone lives in fear of dropping it. Now the world's 'most resilient screen protector' has gone on sale, capable of surviving being…
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6 things women notice about men right away
by Nishat Fatima Women notice how clear or decisive you are and whether you approach things positively. 1. Physical stature Yep, you knew this already: size matters. Height and weight…
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The purge: Gov. Ajimobi dissolves Oyo cabinet
Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi The governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has dissolved the state executive council. According to a statement issued by the Director, Cabinet, Mr. Dotun…
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‘The White Widow’: Could this British woman be behind the deadly Kenya mall attack? (PICTURED)
Possibility: The idea that Samantha Lewthwaite, 29, of Buckinghamshire, might have ordered the attack - or even led it herself - is not far-fetched at all Last night, as the…
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Les Leba: A parable of a fool and his money
by Les Leba These banks, which currently post hundreds of billions of naira profits, are the same banks, which were also beneficiaries of over N5tn government funding in the last…
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Spotlight on Abuja and the land swap scheme by Sen. Bala Mohammed’s administration on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’
by Mercy Abang Abuja is witnessing a series of innovations in the city management, there are several ongoing projects that will transform the city by not only making it livable, but one of…
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Lagosians spend N36 billion annually on ‘Owambe’ parties – Fashola
by 'Jola Sotubo The vibrant party scene in Lagos has been analyzed and according to Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, it has staggering financial implications. The governor over the…
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Behold, the queen: Model, Marie Miller wins Miss Earth Nigeria 2013 competition (PHOTO)
by Oge Okonkwo The grand finale of the Miss Earth Nigeria 2013 took place yesterday, Sunday September 22, at the Oriental Hotel, with Marie Miller beating 23 other contestants to…
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Uzoma Nwachukwu: Is President Jonathan really clueless? (Y! Politico)
by Uzoma Nwachukwu It beats me hollow how some harbour the illusion that Jonathan is clueless even in the face of tangible and visible improvements in critical infrastructure across Nigeria.…
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“Nigerians should be proud of ASUU”: Lecturers say NUC is irrelevant, continue strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities said the existence of the National Universities Commission has not brought improvement to the standard of education in the country. The union also…
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Monster: Man, 32, arraigned for raping neighbour’s 8-year-old daughter
by Tutu Akinlabi A driver in Lagos State has been arraigned before a Magistrate's court following allegations of rape. Muhammadu Alabi, 32, is charged with allegedly having forceful intercourse with…
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“I was locked in the toilet for over a week” – Kidnap victim recounts his ordeal (PICTURED)
by Adeola Balogun A kidnapping syndicate in the Okokomaiko area of Lagos state has been dismantled by the Lagos State Police Command. Suspects apprehended during the operation have been identified…
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‘I’m not an armed robber, I’ve sold only 30 stolen vehicles’ – Suspect (PICTURED)
by 'Jola Sotubo The Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Lagos State Police Command has in its custody a man who claims that he is not an armed robber but a…
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Demola Rewaju: 9ice is not so 9ice anymore
by Demola Rewaju Apart from his failed relationships, another major challenge is that his repertoire is easily copied by others. Nobody has a monopoly or copyright of Yoruba proverbs which…
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The September Standard
- 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
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
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
- 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
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
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