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The Kleek! Samsung and Universal launch mobile music application for Africa
by Idoreyin Sampson At the on-going Samsung Africa Forum holding in Cape Town, Samsung announced that it has joined forces with global music giant, Universal Music Group to bring music…
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28% of South African schoolgirls have HIV because of “sugar daddies” – Health minister
At least 28% of South African schoolgirls are HIV positive compared with 4% of boys because "sugar daddies" are exploiting them, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has said. He said 94,000…
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Jennifer Lopez flashes (serious) side bosom on latest magazine cover (LOOK)
We were psyched to check out The Hollywood Reporter's annual "Most Powerful Stylists" issue, where the mag takes us behind-the-scenes with the men and women who dress our favorite celebs. We…
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10 most common reasons why marriages fail
by Dr. Val Farmer Placing one’s desires consistently ahead of a partner’s emotional needs and responding only when it is a matter of convenience, demand or negotiations leaves a spouse…
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4 signs you shouldn’t bother applying for that job
by Katie Douthwaite If you’re in desperation mode—i.e., totally miserable in your current gig or job hunting for the fourth unemployed month in a row—it’s temping to apply for any link your…
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We now have a black eye – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze If you are new to this morning tonic, you can view previous pieces here. Truth is that while on the one hand the Prez exercised the powers accorded…
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Opinion: President Jonathan’s visit to Borno and Yobe – The real issue
by Kayode Komolafe The issue is not who goes to Maiduguri first; the important thing is that timely steps should be taken in showing leadership in a crisis situation. That…
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Opinion: New pope, old questions
by Abimbola Adelakun Newly elected Pope Francis I appears on the central balcony of St Peter's Basilica on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio…
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SEE Eva Longoria, Mariah Carey, Pink, Jessica Alba… Hottest celebrity beach bodies (PHOTOS)
Eva Longoria in Rio De Janeiro Eva Longoria is getting a head start on her tan! Relaxing in a teeny tiny orange and white printed string bikini, the "Desperate Housewives"…
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Hottest divorcee ever? Tiger Wood’s ex-wife reportedly dating billionaire, Chris Cline (PICTURED)
Does Elin Nordegren have a new man in her life? According to Page Six, Tiger Woods' 33-year-old ex-wife has been dating 53-year-old billionaire Chris Cline since the holidays. Both Nordegren…
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Couple allegedly put razor blades in doughnuts in fraud scheme (PICTURED)
A couple in Draper, Utah, may get a taste of jail after being arrested for allegedly sticking broken razor blades in doughnuts in hopes of getting a settlement from a…
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LOOK: Shakira reveals first family portrait with her baby, Milan
World, this is the Piqué Mebarak Family! Shakira’s boyfriend Spanish FC Barcelona soccer player Gerard Piqué published a new photo on Tuesday celebrating his team’s victory with his family: the famous…
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How to find joy on the job and in life
by Frank Niles, PH.D. If the environment at work becomes so toxic that it negatively affects your health and kills your resolve to wake up in the morning, giving your two…
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Super sexy: Nicki Minaj gets wet in lemon green swimwear (LOOK)
If you enjoyed watching Nicki Minaj bouncing her Trini cakes in French Montana's "Freaks" video, then you'll love these pictures of her sporting a highlighter yellow swimsuit on the set of her new video…
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Michael Orodare: APC governors visit to Maiduguri; of what significance? (Y! Politico)
by Michael Orodare I have come to understand that in Nigeria, we tend to vest a lot of effort into celebrating process rather than the result, if not we won’t…
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Adunola Ajuwon: There’s nothing wrong with being a sex counselor (30 Days, 30 Voices)
I don’t counsel under the shield of religion. I don’t tell you not to do it until you are married because I know you are already doing it, so I…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: Of Nigeria’s oil barons and the Petroleum Industry Bill
by Olusegun Adeniyi What is even more unfortunate is that the multinational oil companies who together officially account for 88 percent of Nigeria’s current production figure of 2.4 million barrels…
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Nigerian, 35, jailed in the UK for trafficking teenage girls in Europe for prostitution (PHOTOS)
A man has been jailed for 14 years for his role in the 'horrific' ordeal of two teenage girls being trafficked via London to work as prostitutes in mainland Europe.…
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AbOriginal Music presents… Barzini with ‘Seeing things’ [DOWNLOAD]
by Isi Esene AbOriginal Music is at it again: following on its success with recent popular releases from soft rock singer Ese Peters (the instant classic “Omote”), rapper/producer Eclipse (the…
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CLICK: The new Pope has only one lung – and 9 other facts you didn’t know about him
Newly elected Pope Francis I appears on the central balcony of St Peter's Basilica on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as…
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Horrendous: Man admits he tortured 4 children by waterboarding to ‘teach them a lesson’
JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT This Montana man admitted to four misdemeanor counts of endangering the welfare of a child. To protect the identity of his children, The Daily News is…
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2 policemen killed at Murtala Mohammed International Airport Lagos during late night robbery attack
by Rachel Ogbu Two policemen were killed at the International wing of the Murtala Mohammed Airport Lagos, last night after about 10 armed robbers stole a huge amount of foreign currencies…
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Opinion: The real Africa is not English, French, or Portuguese – Why local language is important
by Ian Henderson As more and more companies line up to enter Africa, the world's second most populous continent with a rising middle class of more than 300 million, companies…
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How we target female drivers – Arrested gang leader tells how easy it is to steal cars (PHOTO)
by Rachel Ogbu The-suspects(Photo-Punch) The Special Anti Robbery Squad, Ikeja, Lagos State nabbed Chinedu Ndubisi, 23, Haruna Mohammed, 44 and Slyvanus Happyday, 35, who were members of a five-man gang that was…
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4 gunmen, including a woman, killed during JTF attack on hideout
by Rachel Ogbu TF spokesman, Lieutenant Colonel Sagir Musa| Photo: The Joint Military Force, JTF and police team has confirmed the killing of four gunmen, including a woman on…
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#Election2015: Why President Goodluck Jonathan granted state pardon to Alamieyeseigha and 4 others
by Rachel Ogbu There are evidences to prove the presidential pardon given to convicted politician, former Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha and four others is linked to his ambition to run…
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Chilling: Nigerian man, 35, jailed in UK for trafficking 2 teenagers to Europe for prostitution (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Odosa Usiobaifo, 35, admitted conspiring to facilitate illegal immigration Had collected two Nigerian girls to be placed on a flight from UK to Spain The girls, 14 and 15, had been…
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Alamieyeseigha, Yar’Adua, Adisa’s pardon: Trade union, groups criticize Federal Government action
by Rachel Ogbu Photo: BBC Alamieyeseigha, former governor while President Jonathan was deputy was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission under the leadership of its former chairman, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu…
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Armed robbers attack Murtala Muhammed International Airport
by Isi Esene A gang of armed robbers attacked the Murtala Muhammed Airport on Wednesday night in an attempt to rob a bureau de change operator. The robbers were said to…
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‘Splodge’: SEE the worst wedding cakes ever (PHOTOS)
It’s supposed to be the happiest day of a couple's life, when everything goes according to plan. But things clearly went wrong for some newlyweds in the cake department, as…
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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
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