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Oh, lovely: Chris Attoh & Isio Wanogho hold on tight on the cover of WED (LOOK)

by Rachel Ogbu In a white ball gown with a sweet heart neckline accessorized with diamond earrings and a bright bouquet, Wanogho smiles on with Attoh, dapper in a black…

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5 steps on how to win your ex-boyfriend back

by Jenn Clark Actually move on and be happy – Listen, just because you think you want him back doesn’t guarantee he’ll come back. So you need to figure out…

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Omerah Laraba Sanni: 5 features of a great mind for the future

by Omerah Laraba Sanni Image: Abundance and Happiness There are lots of problems in the world today and with very few solutions. Those who can train their minds to proffer…

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Ralph Jones: Why is religion so afraid of women?

...though the Church likes to avoid the issue, there are numerous biblical commands and injunctions for women to be raped and treated like property. The latest in a long line…

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Now you know: 5 places women want to be touched

by DFTM Running your hands gently through her hair is a surefire way to send tingles down her spine. The largest amount of nerve endings may be packed into the…

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SNAPSHOT: Fred Amata’s heart has moved on (again)

by Hauwa Gambo Actor and film director Fred Amata has moved on clearly. After his break-up with actress and Actors Guild of Nigeria president Ibadan Fiberesima, with whom he has…

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Mnet’s Biola Alabi, Nigerian lawyer make Forbes list of 20 Youngest Power Women in Africa – See Full List

Leymah Gbowee, Liberia, Peace and Women’s Rights Activist The peace activist was one of three female recipients who were awarded the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize “for non-violent struggle for the…

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Guys, listen: 8 reasons why you keep getting dumped

by Todd Mayfield If you get bent out of shape every time she talks to another dude, or are following up with her too much because she’s spending time with…

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Surprising truth about gay people

The gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community is in better financial health than the rest of the country on average, a recent study found. Not only do gay people earn…

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This is not even funny: N2.1 Billion worth of N1,000 notes said to be missing from Minting Company

The board of directors of the Nigeria Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPMC) met yesterday over the scandal that rocked the establishment where it was revealed that a whopping N2.1…

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DNA evidence proves man fathered his grandchild, incestuous couple arrested (MUGSHOT)

A one-time aspiring porn actress and her father were accused of incest, following a months long investigation into their twisted relationship. Authorities said a DNA test shows George Sayers, 46,…

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Kemi Filani: The family that plays together… (Y! Superblogger)

Usually, the whole spending time together never crosses a man's mind and even if it does, a typical man is clueless as to planning a family get-together. When you hear…

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What?! Man leaves 10-month-old baby for dog to babysit while he goes drinking

Dogs these days might be learning to drive, but that doesn't mean they're adequate babysitters. James R. Irvine, 41, was charged with child neglect after Flagler County Sheriff's Office deputies…

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Parents beat their 7-year-old to death because he lied about the Bible and his homework?!

Police in Las Vegas allege that a 7-year-old boy was beaten to death by his parents after failing to read the Bible or do his homework. Roderick "RJ" Arrington Jr.,…

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PHOTOS: Abuja Carnival through my lens

This year, it had 12 states in attendance unlike the usual 36 states... The Abuja carnival kicked off with 90 percent of its residents unaware of it, but no matter.…

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Opinion: This is what Sanusi should have said…

by Ayo Olukotun Lamido Sanusi, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, is noticeably extroverted and loquacious. A public intellectual, the hell-raising technocrat would have been in his…

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Opinion: Waiting for the National Commission on Private Jets

by Ike Willie-Nwobu The establishment of such an agency would be the panacea as well as the horses’ mouth that would put paid to the flying snippets of rumour regarding…

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“Criminal”: AASU disowns Bode George, as Nigerian rep insists he will get award

by Hauwa Gambo Call this The Trials of Bode George II. Following revelations this morning that the Africa Students Union has moved to give an award to ex-convict and PDP…

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28-year-old Kenyan commits suicide in the UK due to loneliness

A glamorous 28-year-old businesswoman killed herself because she struggled to cope with living alone in Britain with her family spread across the world, an inquest heard yesterday. Sales manager Sharon…

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Too funny: Prisoner gets stuck in wall as he tries to escape – See (humiliating) photos

Rafael Valadao must have under estimated the size of his body when his attempts to escape jail ended in humiliation – when he got stuck in a hole he helped…

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Bode George is now a youth leader – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze In Ghana, the Ghananese are queueing up early for their elections, voting materials are arriving on time and the late arrival of an EC official in the…

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Gold flier: GEJ’s foreign trips in 2012 have cost you N3.3bn

Billions of naira of taxpayers’ money have been expended on the foreign trips of President Goodluck Jonathan despite his January promise to cut down on such trips. This newspaper’s findings…

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SPOTTED: Omotola shows off hour glass figure at launch party

by Rachel Ogbu Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde looked stunning in a figure hugging bronze outfit during her ‘The Real Me’ reality show launch party. Africa Magic unveiled the show with the VIP…

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We can’t wait: Nigerian Idol hits your TV (again) on December 16

by Rachel Ogbu Nigerian Idol Season 3 judges Jeffrey Daniels, Yinka Davies and Femi Kuti On December 16, one of your Christmas wishes will be granted. The first four episodes…

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Iyanya breaks music record, responds to Tonto Dikeh-Yvonne Nelson rumours

by Akan Ido It was another milestone for Iyanya, the 'Kukere' master yesterday as MTech, a mobile technology start-up, presented him with a cheque for breaking the record for downloads…

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We have not arrested Babalakin, we’re just watching him – EFCC

by Akan Ido The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has denied arresting businessman and chairman of Bi-Courtney Group, Wale Babalakin who is currently on admission at the Lagos State University…

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Photo of the Day: Nigerian man surrenders to James Bond

by Rachel Ogbu Now we know why SKYFALL broke the UK box office record as the highest grossing film of all time. Somewhere in the backwaters of Nigeria, someone thinks…

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Man accused of killing 6-months-pregnant lover

The family of a lady, Gloria Akpan, has accused their daughter’s lover, Ita Eyo, of killing her in his residence in Ayobo area of Ogun State. Gloria and Eyo both…

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Jonathan has a right to be close to ex-convicts – Okupe

THE Presidency on Thursday said President Goodluck Jonathan’s closeness to some corrupt ex-convicts did not contradict any law of the land nor the administration’s anti-corruption war. “There is no law…

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Read my lips: There is no form of dialogue between GEJ and Boko Haram – Oronto Douglas insists

by Hauwa Gambo The Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on Research, Documentation and Strategy, Oronto Douglas has repeated the president's line that he is not in dialogue with the…

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