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Tade Ajayi: For the love of a fulfilling life (30 Days, 30 Voices)
We don’t just achieve fulfilment in a moment and call it a day. Instead we strive towards a fulfilling life by ensuring that each day is lived with purpose and…
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Olusola Saraki is dead
by Isi Esene There self-styled strongman of Kwara politics, Olusola Saraki died early this morning. Senator Saraki was born on the May 17, 1933 at Ilorin, Kwara State. He attended…
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TICKER: Shocking picture of drug-addicted prostitute among 2012’s most startling press photographs (PHOTOS)
From the disturbing image of a drugs-addicted prostitute smoking a cigarette, to a haunting picture of a desperate mother standing alone amidst the devastation of the Japanese Tsunami - the…
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TICKER: Woman allegedly swallows 51 condoms filled with WHAT?
What a dope. Customs officials at Vancouver International Airport say a woman returning to Canada had swallowed 51 condoms filled with heroin, the Times Colonist reports. Agents detained the traveler,…
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TICKER: Dangerous Miss: Pato threatened by Milan fans for missing penalty
Angry AC Milan fans vented their frustration at the Italian giants’ 3-1 home defeat by surrounding the car of Alexandre Pato and threatening the Brazilian striker, a report said on…
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No, no, no, no, #NoHomo – House of Reps kicks against gay marriage, calls it “repulsive”
A bill for an Act to prohibit marriage or civil union entered into between persons of the same sex and solemnisation of same, on Tuesday, passed through the second reading…
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Do not add my wife on Facebook – Governor Fashola warns
by Isi Esene The Lagos State government yesterday released a statement dissociating First Lady Abimbola Fashola from several social media accounts purported to be operated by the wife of the…
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TICKER: Mario Balotelli will not leave City, says his agent
Mario Balotelli has no intention of leaving Manchester City, despite his struggle to nail down a first-team spot according to his agent, Mino Raiola. The representative’s comments come in the…
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TICKER: #PoliceBrutality: Policemen tortured, shot me within Lagos police HQ – Auto mechanic
A 30-year-old mechanic, Oladele Adebanjo, has accused the policemen attached to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Lagos State Police Command of torturing and shooting him while he was in…
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Japheth Omojuwa: The Nigerian opposition and the quest for Nigeria’s alternative (YNaija Frontpage)
Nothing is to say the coming together of the parties will guarantee them a win against the PDP in 2015 but that is a prerequisite for a chance of that…
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4 important lessons tech start-up founders should learn now
Many times, I hear people criticise an idea because “it’s already out there”. What is most important to every idea is its unique selling point. These are the days of…
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TICKER: You better name names: PDP responds to Jega on bribe-giving parties
Barely 24 hours after the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, alleged that political parties set aside funds to bribe parties, the Peoples Democratic Party, on…
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#Congratulations: J Martins named African music ambassador at the Golden Icon Academy Movie Awards
by Isi Esene Prolific artiste, J Martins, has been named African Music Ambassador by the organisers of the Golden Icon Academy Movie Awards at an event which took place at…
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#2Reasons: Why Nigerians get their visa applications denied – US Consulate
by Isi Esene The United States Consulate on Tuesday said the reason many visa applicants get their applications rejected is because they are yet to visit other countries. The vice-consul,…
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Former Governor Timipre Sylva’s home burgled in Bayelsa, CCTV system vandalised
by Isi Esene The former governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva yesterday had his house burgled in the Okpoama Brass Local Area of the state. The building which is built…
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#FreakAccident: Man electrocuted by PHCN high tension wire
by Isi Esene A middle aged man was electrocuted on Monday in the Woji area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, when a high tension wire snapped and fell on him.…
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“Send ministers and all the thieves to their early graves” – Dino Melaye calls for capital punishment for corruption
by Rachel Ogbu Dino Melaye A group, Anti-Corruption Network, on Tuesday said it “subscribed fully” to the inclusion of capital punishment in the nation’s legal system saying it would…
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“No word to describe what I feel right now”: Student who won aeroplane, as MTN defends credibility of promo process
by Rachel Ogbu Essien-Garricks A 27-year-old student is the winner of a Cessna 182T aircraft in the MTN Ultimate Wonder promo. Ebube Essien-Garricks of College of Health Science and Technology,…
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Report: U.S. set to become biggest oil producer in the world by 2020
by Rachel Ogbu The United States of America is set to become the world's biggest oil producer before 2020. In 2030 the country will also become energy independent, predicts experts.…
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TICKER: Would you eat this python? At 12kg, it’s packing 36,000 calories (WATCH)
Ever wanted to share a gummy with a friend and find that it's too darn small to split? Unusual gift site Vat19 is here to remedy that with a party-sized…
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TICKER: So much skin: Rihanna’s naughtiest moments (PHOTOS)
We all know Rihanna is a good girl gone bad, but sometimes the Barbadian beauty goes above and beyond her usual naughtiness. Do you think Rihanna's still red hot or…
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TICKER: Top 7 world’s ugliest buildings (PHOTOS)
In downtown Portland, OR, stands an imposing 15-story edifice that's one of the most hated buildings in America. The façade is an off-putting hodgepodge of faux classical columns, strange and…
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TICKER: Kristen Stewart stuns at movie premiere in a nude dress (PHOTOS)
You've got to give her credit: Kristen Stewart knows what she is doing. Much maligned for her high-profile infidelity yet still beloved by scores of Twihards, the "Twilight" star was…
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TICKER: Top US General, Afghanistan commander linked to CIA’s director’s adultery scandal
In a new twist to the Gen. David Petraeus sex scandal, the Pentagon said Tuesday that the top American commander in Afghanistan, Gen. John Allen, is under investigation for alleged…
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TICKER: Is discriminating against gay people the same as racism? Join the debate
Phil Snider of Brentwood Christian Church surprised fellow Christians at a city council meeting when he suggested that Black segregation is like ‘Gay’ discrimination. The pastor was speaking in defense…
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TICKER: Supermodel Gisele shows off baby bump (PHOTOS)
Baby bumps never go out of style among the celebrity set. See which stars are expecting ... Supermodel Gisele Bundchen and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady are expecting their…
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Dating 101: Defining a sense of shared purpose
by H. James Williams Dating generally becomes problematic for two people who do not have a shared sense of purpose beyond acquaintanceship and romance. Purpose for living involves discovering personal…
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#TrueTales: How I discovered my husband was gay
by Joy Marie For a while, my life seemed perfect. I had a handsome husband, a brand-new home, we both had stable careers. My husband went to work every…
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5 things you shouldn’t do if he’s cheating on you
by Ruth Houston DO NOT ask your husband if he’s cheating. CHEATERS ALWAYS LIE. Your husband is cheating. You’re not sure what to do. Before wrestling with that decision, let’s…
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Hot Stuff: Skales releases video for “Ko Mo Le” (WATCH)
by Rachel Ogbu This is the brand new official video for Skales' new single "Ko Mo Le". Shot in Washington D.C while the E.M.E. crew was on a US Tour…
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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