Day: 4 March 2014

March 4, 2014

Caught in the act: 13 suspected cultists arrested during initiation in Lagos

by Akan Ido The police in Lagos State said it had arrested 13 suspected cult members allegedly belonging to Supreme Eiye Confraternity while celebrating the initiation of their new members.…

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March 4, 2014

Police, schools deny abduction of 20 Borno girls, Okonjo-Iweala says Nigeria doesn’t have a debt problem & other important news you need to know today

by Oge Okonkwo Police, schools deny abduction of 20 Borno girls The Police in Borno have denied the claims that 20 girls were abducted by insurgents in a recent attack…

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March 4, 2014

Panic as police recover explosive device from bank in Osun

by Akan Ido There was panic in Osogbo, the Osun State capital today when police discovered an explosive device at the premises of an old generation bank. Reports  say the…

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March 4, 2014

Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom are back together… as crime victims

by Zara Mustapha Reality TV star, Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom are united again, but this time as victims of a quarter-of-a-million dollar jewelry robbery. According to TMZ, law enforcement sources…

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March 4, 2014

The countdown begins: Ndani TV glams you up for the AMVCAs (WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo   One of the biggest awards in entertainment industry, the  AfricaMagic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) is going down on March 8, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria…

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March 4, 2014

Monster: Man, 30, arraigned for sexually abusing girls aged 6 and 9

  A 30-year-old man was accused of sexually assaulting two little girls aged 6 and 9 and threatening to cut their throats if they told anyone. The man was jailed…

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March 4, 2014

You’re fired! Jonathan sacks heads of Aviation agencies

by Akan Ido There seems to be a flurry of activities at Aso Rock as President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the sack of all heads of aviation agencies in the…

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March 4, 2014

Dos and don’ts for back pain treatment

by Trina Remedios   The height of the chair is important to maintain a healthy spine. The doctor resonates the same, “Adjust your chair according to your height.” For starters,…

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March 4, 2014

Opinion: The Presidency’s attempts to frame up Sanusi is simply disappointing

by Sabiu Zaranda Talking about the ill plan of Mr Reno Omokri Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on Social Media to framed the suspended governor of the Central Bank…

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March 4, 2014

Japheth Omojuwa: Our Nigeria… their ATM machine

by Japheth Omojuwa They have monetized our geographical space, they have formed units out of our common heritage and they have made sure to share its profits, not equally but…

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March 4, 2014

Get nutty: 7 nuts you should add to your diet

by Amy Brinkley Nuts often get a bad rap for their fat content, but they're actually considered a healthy food if eaten in moderation. Nuts also travel well for a…

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March 4, 2014

20 (ultimate) foods to fight common cold

by Health Me Up   Papaya: Papaya contains beta-carotene that the body converts into vitamin A, which benefits the eyes, skin and regulates moisture in the membrane. Papaya is also a good…

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March 4, 2014

Iyeke Uwa: Wasting life on what ifs ( 30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Iyeke Uwa "The problem with these daydreams is that life does not hand us a restart button" "The baby you have is the baby you were destined to have,…

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March 4, 2014

16 foods that boost your brain power

by Suman Agarwal Vitamin C: It is a well-known and powerful antioxidant. It can reduce the risk of plaque formation in the arteries and block the effects of free radicals that can…

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March 4, 2014

Female prison officer gets jailed for having sexual relationship with inmate (PICTURED)

by Oge Okonkwo   A 54-year-old senior prison officer, Julie Turton has been jailed for getting involved in an intense sexual relationship with a heroin dealer inmate and smuggling drugs hidden…

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March 4, 2014

Girl power! Billionaire, Folorunsho Alakija joins 171 other women on Forbes list

by Oge Okonkwo The world is slowly recognising the girl power as there are now more female billionaires than ever. A record of 172 women made this year's Forbes magazine billionaires list…

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March 4, 2014

Like a phoenix: This gay man turns into a beautiful WOMAN after he was set on fire (PICTURED)

by Adeola Balogun A homosexual man who was set ablaze in a random attack has emerged out of the flames a beautiful woman. Russell, now known as Tori Banks, had…

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March 4, 2014

Smells fishy: Man caught with drugs hidden in fish packs at Lagos airport

by Adeola Balogun A man has been arrested by officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after he was reportedly caught with illicit drugs. The accused, identified simply…

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March 4, 2014

How my fiancé died in car crash during my bridal shower – Bride-to-be narrates

by Oge Okonkwo A bride-to-be is currently grieving the loss of her fiancé in a car crash a month to their wedding. Dawn Gordon was celebrating her hen night a…

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March 4, 2014

Covenant University ex-student jailed in the UK for swindling 6 women out of £186,000 (PICTURED)

by Oge Okonkwo An ex-Covenant University student, Emmanuel Jack has been arrested and jailed after conning six women out of £186,000 through dating websites. According to Mirror UK, the police said…

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March 4, 2014

Going somewhere? That awkward moment Spanish customs open a suitcase to discover a human being in it (PHOTOS)

by Oge Okonkwo Policemen stationed at the Spanish border made a shocking discovery in a suitcase after a search was carried out. A sub-Saharan man was found stuffed inside a suitcase…

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March 4, 2014

Bankole Eniola: We are Nigeria’s new majority (Y! FrontPage)

by Bankole Eniola This is a generation that as embraced the diversity of the many parts because we know that the sum of the parts is not greater than the…

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March 4, 2014

Insecurity: Fresh Boko Haram attack leaves ‘many’ dead in Borno

by Adeola Balogun There seems to be no end in sight to the current violence in the North-East as yet another massacre is said to have occurred in Borno yesterday…

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March 4, 2014

Aren’t they GORGEOUS? Oscar winners, Lupita Nyong’o, Matthew McConaughey & Cate Blanchett look STUNNING in private portrait session (PHOTOS)

by Adeola Balogun The buzz is still on about the 86th Academy Awards which held on Sunday March 14 and saw Kenyan Lupita Nyong'o going home with an Oscar. Nyong'o…

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March 4, 2014

Femi Aribisala: Nigeria cannot survive without the Igbos

by Femi Aribisala Even the bitterest adversaries of the Igbo cannot but admit that, as a people, they are very resourceful and ingenious.  Indeed, this has often been the cause…

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March 4, 2014

Photo of the Day: Errm, what’s this guy looking at under Rihanna dress?

by Akan Ido Photoshoots could be gruelling for stylists and fashion experts whose job it is to make celebrities look good especially when the celebrity in question is Rihanna. The…

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March 4, 2014

Lawmaker stabbed to death by unknown gunmen in Rivers

by Akan Ido Sotonye Melford Georgewill, a serving member of the Legislative Assembly in Akuku-Toru local government area of Rivers State was on Sunday night killed by unknown gunmen along Accra…

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March 4, 2014

Opinion: Nigeria’s centenary and the urgency of now

by Jaye Gaskia And whereas Lugard may have made a mistake in the course of promoting the selfish interests of British colonialism 100 years ago in 1914; the real challenge,…

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March 4, 2014

Demola Rewaju: Attitude! The second wisest poem ever written

by Demola Rewaju For me, the wisest poem ever written is that Yoruba poem titled ‘Ise L’Oogun Ise’ written by J.F. Odunjo. I might just publish it sometime this week…

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March 4, 2014

Japheth Omojuwa: Why the Nigerian Presidency must address this Wendell Simlin scandal

by Japheth Omojuwa Reno Omokri remains officially a staff of the presidency and the presidency must take absolute responsibility for his indiscretions. This is not just your everyday indiscretion; this…

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