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TICKER: The Bernie Madoff Curse? The son of his accountant, 23, commits suicide
The son of Bernie Madoff’s accountant fatally shot himself Thursday, according to multiple reports. Jeremy Friehling was found dead in his apartment in Columbus, Ohio, The Journal News reported. Police…
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Glitz, skin, and drama: PHOTOS from Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2012
by Chi Ibe Jasmine Tookes Speechless! That's how the photos of the supermodels on the runway of the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show for 2012 held on November 8…
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TICKER: 9-year-old charged with murder in horrific beating of toddler
A 9-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in the beating death of a toddler in a St. Louis suburb. Associate Judge Walter Brandon on Thursday ordered the Illinois…
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Hot Stuff: Nomoreloss presents new single ‘Ojuri’
by Rachel Ogbu New track from Nigerian artist, Nomoreloss is titled 'Ojuri'. The new release is off his forthcoming album titled Standing. 'Ojuri' was produced by Black Jersey and its a…
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Can single friends destroy your marriage? Have your say
by Amira Young She was concerned about the amount of single friends that I hung out with. According to her, these single friends were killing my marriage. She said that…
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Mass on girl’s back contained a breast, an arm with two fingers from undeveloped twin (Warning: Graphic Image))
by Rachel Ogbu A 11 years old girl had a life-changing surgery to remove a growth doctors have identified as part of an identical twin that had failed to develop…
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Hot Stuff: Faze releases video for ‘Akachukwu’ [WATCH]
by Rachel Ogbu Chibuzor Oji aka Faze has released a new video for his single, 'Akachukwu'. The single dropped a few months ago, when Faze released 'Follow your mind'. A…
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#WorldSuperPower: Meet the 7 men who will rule China (PHOTOS)
by Rachel Ogbu Lintao Zhang / Getty Images / (L-R) Zhang Gaoli, Liu Yunshan, Zhang Dejiang, Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Yu Zhengsheng and Wang Qishan greet the media at the…
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TICKER: Police man jailed for having sex with ‘vulnerable’ crime victims in uniform, while on duty
A former police officer has been jailed for two years for misconduct in a public office after admitting to having sexual relationships with victims of crime. Former Nottinghamshire PC Simon…
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#TrueTales: How my husband left me for the man upstairs
by Liz Hodgkinson Our story together began when we were both 18 and in our first year at Newcastle University. I had been unceremoniously dumped by a glamorous but rotten…
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5 ways to tell she’s the one
by Brett & Kate McKay But if there is something truly significant about your girlfriend that you wish she would change, then that is a red flag. When we wrote…
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TICKER: 6 more oil marketers arrested over N23.6bn fuel subsidy fraud in Lagos
As the presidential committee on oil subsidy intensifies its investigations, another six suspected oil marketers have been arrested over the N23.6 billion scam. They are detained by detectives attached to…
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3 tips to avoid fights in your relationship
by Sheryl Paul It's only when you're in an intimate relationship that the deepest wounds and vulnerable places are activated. And, it's also within the crucible of marriage that these…
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4 biggest mistakes men make in bed
by Marianne Beach Men can be lazy or forget that although they may actually like smells, most women don't want their men to smell anything but clean and fresh. Sex.…
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9 ways to flatten your tummy in 7 days
by Healthy Living A lot of women will start weighing themselves daily-it'll drive them crazy and could be discouraging. Go by how your clothes feel rather than letting the scale…
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10 lies men always tell women
by The Frisky Earlier today, we brought you 5 lies women always tell men. Now, we’ve got the top 10 lies men tell women. Women may be inclined to lie about…
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SPOTTED: Heidi Klum steps out with new boyfriend/bodyguard, Martin Kirsten (she looks hot, by the way)
by Rachel Ogbu After hosting the MTV EMAs in her native Germany, there was no question that Heidi Klum was thrilled to be back with her boyfriend Martin Kirsten -…
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Hilarious Video: “Don’t let me die skinny, lawd” – The lady sings for love of chicken (WATCH)
by Rachel Ogbu Photo: Madame Prezident For the love of fried chicken and Jesus, Logan Mac a woman who loves them both wrote a song about it, bizarre combination but…
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PHOTOS: LEAP Africa celebrates 10th anniversary and 9th annual Nigerian Youth Leadership (NYL) Awards
Ndidi Nwuneli What: LEAP Africa 10th Anniversary and 9th Annual Nigerian Youth Leadership (NYL) Awards. Where: MUSON Centre, Lagos. When: November 16, 2012. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa Mosu, Ndidi Nwuneli…
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#FashionAgainstCancer: Fashion Fantasia! fund raising event set to hold on November 25
by Rachel Ogbu The second edition of Fashion Fantasia will hold on Sunday November 25 at the Oriental Hotel Lagos. Fashion Fantasia is a benefit fashion show and fundraising for…
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#HotOffThePress: Tyra Banks covers Arise Magazine as she regrets choosing career over having a family
by Rachel Ogbu 38-year-old Tyra Banks looks fierce in a black & white photo on this month’s Arise Magazine cover. The business mogul poses for Nigerian photographer, Seiji Fujimori in this…
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#SadStories: Newborn found dead in school hostel soak-away
by Akan Ido Students resident in an external hostel close to a tertiary institution in Imo State were shocked early Wednesday to find a newborn baby tucked in the hostel…
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Kingsley Iweka: Pieces of me (Y! Superblogger)
There’s too much to say, too much fire, and what can I do with these words if I can’t write them out. It is not just the writing. There is…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: The goodness of Olusola Saraki
by Femi Fani-Kayode That was the secret of his success. He gave his substance that others may live their lives. He brought smiles and hope to many faces and families. Like everyone…
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TICKER: Kim Jong Un named the “Sexiest Man Alive”
The satirical paper announced its decision on Wednesday with this dashing description: With his devastatingly handsome, round face, his boyish charm, and his strong, sturdy frame, this Pyongyang-bred heartthrob is…
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TICKER: #ShesSoNotOverHim: Serena Williams disses Common’s new girlfriend, calls her a ‘boy’
Although she is rumored to be dating her coach and was spotted looking at homes with him in Europe, Serena Williams may still be in love with her ex-boyfriend Common.…
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Uncle Solo, a short story by ‘Seun Salami
by ‘Seun Salami People who leave home for work very early in the morning in our area have also become used to picking Uncle Solo up from gutters where he…
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Chinwe Njoku: Paying the price for the things that count in your life (30 Days, 30 Voices)
Unpleasant experiences are there for a reason, to mould our lives in God's hands. What experiences seem unpleasant in your life now? Know that this too shall pass, trials come…
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TICKER: Did you know there’s a World’s Biggest Liar contest? (WATCH)
A fabulist spins a fabricated yarn during a previous "World's Biggest Liar" competition, an annual event in England's Lake District. Fantastic fibbers vied at a remote pub in northwestern England…
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Dele Momodu: Time to build a modern Nigeria
And Nigerians are not even demanding. They’ve been used to seeing leaders do nothing that they’ll be ready to hero-worship the man who tries to scratch the surface of our…
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The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
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