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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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16-forever: Christina Milian steps out in leather, denim, and heels… and we like! (PHOTOS)
by Rachel Ogbu Singer, Christina Milian was dressed to impress on Wednesday, November 14, as she attended the LA Clippers versus Miami Heat basketball game with rapper boyfriend Jas Prince.…
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TICKER: Did Jay-Z approve this? Beyonce shares (busty) intimate holiday moments (PHOTOS)
Beyonce shared this picture from her September birthday cruise on her Tumblr page Beyonce Knowles has given fans a glimpse of how she spent her 31st birthday. The pop star,…
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Opinion: Why cheaters think they won’t get caught
by Jeffrey Kluger ...they know with virtual drop-dead certainty that they will lose it all if they step out of line. And then they go right ahead and step. As…
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The things we hear: Man approves incestuous relationship between his wife and son
by Akan Ido A man in Suleja, Niger State, was said to have approved an incestuous relation between his 39-year-old wife and his 19-year-old son. He reportedly said he sees…
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SPOTTED: Glowing (and heavy) Shakira enjoys a date night with footballer fiancé, Gerard Piqué (PHOTOS)
by Rachel Ogbu Colombian singer Shakira and Spanish football fiancé Gerard Piqué were spotted returning from a romantic date night in Barcelona on Wednesday night. Piqué appeared very protective as he…
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Ken Wiwa reviews Chinua Achebe’s ‘There was a country’
by Ken Wiwa "...I had to be careful about the way I handled someone else’s words or opinions… Even when there was strong disagreement, one had to remember to be…
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TICKER: #SignsOfTheTimes: Homeless man robs bank so he can go back to jail, and get free medication
A homeless man said he robbed a bank Tuesday in Orange County, Calif. because he wanted to get arrested and receive much-needed shelter and medicine -- in jail. James Lannon,…
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‘The work of professional happy home breakers’ – Ini Edo denies rumours of divorce, receiving N600m from Gov. Akpabio
by Isi Esene Actress, Ini Edo-Ehiagwina, has come out with venom to deny rumours going the rounds indicating that she received N600m from the Akwa Ibom State Government to build…
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I was a virgin till my father raped me: Harrowing story of an 18-year-old as her father heads to jail
by Rachel Ogbu Photo: Daily Mail 18-year-old Emily stood up in court yesterday and disclosed the heart wrenching tale of how her father loaded her with wine at…
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UBA ordered to pay victim of bullion van accident N3.5 million in damages
by Isi Esene Samuel Chinedu Abana was recently awarded the sum of N3.5m by the High Court of Lagos State Ikeja Division, after winning a suit against a bullion van…
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SPOTTED: Keri Hilson in Nigeria, tweets about craving jollof rice
by Rachel Ogbu The Grammy award winning artiste, Keri Hilson arrived Nigeria again yesterday November 16 - this time as a guest star for the Face of Sofa (with Keri Hilson…
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TICKER: #HonourAmongThieves: Robber returns man’s wallet after realising they were once prison buddies
A 51-year-old Wichita man has his wallet back after a would-be robber recognized him as a former fellow inmate. Wichita police say the man was walking home from work late…
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Temie Giwa: On self government (YNaija FrontPage)
America has its problems, many of them major and possibly fatal, however its democracy seems to work most of the time and when it doesn’t, it self corrects. So why…
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TICKER: “All I wanted was a Snickers bar” – Man’s last words before the police beat him to death
A police officer was sentenced Thursday to more than four years in prison for using excessive force against a mentally disabled janitor who died after being erroneously suspected of stealing…
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TICKER: Human beings are getting dumber – New study
Just look at all the amazing innovations modern technology has given us: at-home HIV tests, motion-activated screwdrivers and self-inflating tires. It’s easy to look down on our prehistoric ancestors for their primitive,…
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#Aluu4: Tears flow as Lloyd Toku Mike is laid to rest
by Isi Esene Llyod Toku Mike, one of the four University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) students killed in the Umuokiri-Aluu community of Rivers State was yesterday buried amidst tears. The…
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SPOTTED: Was it all a stunt? Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber out on a date after ‘break-up’
by Rachel Ogbu It’s been all over the news that young superstar couple, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, had ended their much publicised relationship but recently the pair was spotted…
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5 celebrity weight loss myths that have poisoned our minds
by Dr. Khandee Ahnaimugan Jennifer Hudson, the Oscar winning actress and Grammy winning singer lost considerable amount of weight and was spokesperson for Weight Watchers We know celebrities shape our…
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TICKER: Do financial diets work? This couple claims they saved $8,500 in a year
A year ago, CBS 2 in Chicago brought forth a family that was going to conduct a financial experiment. The suburban family was set to survive the economic downturn by…
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TICKER: High praise indeed: ‘Be like Viola Davis, have substance’ – Denzel Washington tells daughter
At the Hollywood Reporter’s annual round table discussion, Denzel Washington talked about the advice that he gave his daughter Olivia. Olivia is studying to be an actress at the acclaimed…
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TICKER: ‘I screwed up terribly’ – Disgraced CIA director speaks for the first time since scandal
Shamed CIA boss David Petraeus has spoken out for the first time since his affair with his biographer became public, forcing him to resign - and revealed he is determined…
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5 common mistakes travellers make
by Lance Harrell Burglars have already begun to turn to Facebook and Twitter to find homes that may be vacant during a holiday absence, so don’t make their job any…
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4 things a woman needs from her man
by ST One of the best signs that a woman is getting comfortable with you is when she says her thoughts first, then sorts them aloud. This is not another…
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CLICK: You think you’re popular? EbonyLife Xcite set to thrill youth this Christmas
by Isi Esene Citizens of the online community in Nigeria, and indeed, Africa are in for a really electrifying time this Christmas as EbonyLife Xcite has officially announced the launch…
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5 lies women always tell men
by Charu Amar It's not that women cannot take true criticism from their man or expect praises all the time. But what they actually expect is that criticism should come…
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Self-esteem: 4 steps to feeling better about yourself
by Mayo Clinic Think of negative thoughts as signals to try new, healthy patterns. Ask yourself, "What can I think and do to make this less stressful?" Low self-esteem can…
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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