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SNAPSHOT: Isn’t she lovely? Bisi Ibidapo-Obe poses with her baby

by Akan Ido That's the thing about babies, no matter the circumstances of their birth, there is always something about having or seeing one that strikes you - a gift,…

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Crime-fighters: Rivers gov’t allocates $30million for helicopters to track criminals

Rivers State Government on Thursday said two helicopters purchased for surveillance would begin patrol of the state by January next year. The state governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, said the helicopters,…

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Stop calling us oil-rich – Gov. Rotimi Amaechi

The Governor of Rivers State and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum; Chibuike Amaechi, has declared that the ‘oil rich state’ moniker used for oil producing states is now false…

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Sad: Nurse who was tricked over Kate Middleton’s pregnancy commits suicide

A nurse who transferred a prank phone call from two Australian radio presenters about the Duchess of Cambridge has died in a suspected suicide – two days after being duped.…

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Frightening: New anti-drug abuse campaign highlights horrifying effects of meth use (PHOTOS)

A new anti-drug advertisement shows the devastating physical transformation addicts experience after years of meth use. The photos, that show a shocking Dorian Gray-like deterioration, were compiled from mug shots…

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Cool factor for the United Nations: Set to launch mPowering mobile platform, Timbaland & others to perform

Timbaland by Isi Esene Two thousand young people representing over 126 nations join forces with global artists, non-profits, corporate and government leaders, to debut the mPowering Mobile Platform, a first-ever,…

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Finally! Bond girl shows how to go ‘nude’ and still preserve your dignity (PHOTOS)

It's that awkward moment when somebody accidentally steals the limelight from the main attraction. Gemma Arterton wowed the audience as she attended the tribute to Jonathan Demme at the 12th…

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Don’t email him! 10 dos and 12 don’ts during a break-up

by Christine Hassler If you mask, medicate, or deny your feelings, you are likely to get into another relationship that will probably result in another breakup. There is no easy…

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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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