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Akintunde Oyebode: From Uncle Sam with love (YNaija FrontPage)

The way Dame Patience Jonathan was unleashed during the Presidential campaign suggested women were a clear target. I am convinced her stuttering grammar during the election was also a ploy…

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TICKER: Pathetic losers: 2 nurses caught on tape engaging in sex acts with 98-year-old stroke patient

Two male nurses in San Diego are being investigated after security camera footage shows them fondling a 98-year-old stroke victim and each other in her bedroom. The footage, taken between…

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OANDO loses out to relatively unknown Lekoil in bid for ConocoPhilips’ Nigerian assets

by Rachel Ogbu Lekoil, the least known of the four last runners bidding for ConocoPhilips’ Nigerian assets has won the bid hands down with its $2.5Billion offer. “We have a…

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Pastor impregnates wife’s sister, fined $2,500 ‘for the sin’ by her family

by Rachel Ogbu Given Banda gave a little too much and got stripped of his pastoral duties recently after impregnating his wife’s sister. The young pastor from Crusade of God…

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“You will name our sponsors in court” – Dino Melaye threatens to sue Okonjo-Iweala

by Isi Esene Dino Melaye is not taking things lightly with the co-ordinating minister of the economy and minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, as he is threatening to sue the…

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TICKER: World HQ of porn says porn actors must use condoms, industry threatens suit

Los Angeles County voters passed a ballot initiative mandating that pornographic film actors wear condoms during sex scenes, prompting a trade group on Wednesday to threaten to sue and take…

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Abigail Anaba: Who cares for her? (Y! Superblogger)

by Abigail Anaba This guy with two arms and two legs, blessed with mobility, could not move his hands and legs to get his clothes ironed because he had…

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WATCH: President Obama’s grandmother does a victory dance in Kenya

by Rachel Ogbu After results from the US election turned out in President Barack Obama’s favour, Sarah Obama, his step-grandmother in Kenya went into a victory dance. She said she…

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#HotOffThePress: Is she 46 or 16? See who covers Interview Magazine with an afro (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Gorgeous Halle Berry looks stunning with big '70s hair in an eccentric ensemble for the magazine. The picture is screamingly flamboyant compared to the actress's normal style…

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Broken Record: “Improve service quality or get sanctioned” – FG threatens telecoms companies

by Isi Esene The Federal Government has threatened to stop all marketing promotions run by telecommunications companies which tends to increase its customer base. The minister of communication technology, Omobola…

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Outrage: Policeman kills bus conductor for ‘stepping on him’, threatens to shoot mob

by Isi Esene A policeman attached to the Alapere Police Division in Ketu yesterday allegedly shot and killed a bus conductor for stepping on him. Reports say the policeman was…

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Tosyn Bucknor: The older you get (30 Days, 30 Voices)

“I am my father’s daughter, I am my mother’s child, have hair like my g, I smile like my grandpa... Heritage, that’s what makes me me” Those are lines from…

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Microsoft launches Windows 8 in Nigeria at Open Door Event

by Isi Esene Microsoft Nigeria on Tuesday unveiled Windows 8 to its customers and partners at its Open Door event held at Harbour Point Event Centre, Victoria Island. This followed…

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Safety concerns: House of Reps to investigate Aero Contractors

by Isi Esene The House of Representatives yesterday mandated its committee on aviation to look into the operations of Aero Contractors airline over the frequent engine problems associated with the…

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#2ndTermChant: “Jonathan is not a show man, or a principality” – Doyin Okupe

by Isi Esene There are indications that president Goodluck Jonathan might run for a second term in 2015 as Doyin Okupe, the senior special assistant to the president on public…

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TICKER: #ElectionBlues: Mother names her twins Barack Obama, Mitt Romney

A Kenyan mother has named her new-born twins after US President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney, the BBC reports. Millicent Owuor, 20, gave birth to the twins…

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“I don’t know them” – Buhari distances himself from Boko Haram

by Isi Esene The National Leader of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Muhammadu Buhari, has denied any link with members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect. Buhari was chosen…

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Joachim MacEbong: Thoughts on the US elections: Making democracy beautiful

by Joachim MacEbong While some may scoff at the focus and interest shown by the rest of the world, the fact is that the US elections in many ways represent…

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Medicine after death: Lagos plans ‘alternative jobs’ programme for ‘okada’ riders

by Isi Esene The Lagos Sate government has declared its intention to meaningfully engage registered motorcycle operators popularly known as 'okada' riders who have been thrown out of work due…

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TICKER: Man confesses to killing 2 people, asks for quick conviction so he can watch football

A double-murder suspect defending himself snapped his fingers and told jurors he's guilty, urging them to quickly convict him so he could watch Monday Night Football. "I did it. So…

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TICKER: Man confesses to killing 2 people, asks for quick conviction so he can watch football

A double-murder suspect defending himself snapped his fingers and told jurors he's guilty, urging them to quickly convict him so he could watch Monday Night Football. "I did it. So…

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TICKER: 11-year-old boy sentenced for forcibly sodomising a 9-year-old classmate

An 11-year-old pupil at Waddilove Primary School in Marondera was yesterday convicted of sodomising also known as anal/abnormal sex with a nine-year-old pupil at the same institution. Marondera magistrate Ms…

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TICKER: “Dino Melaye has no honour or common decency” – Okonjo-Iweala

PRESS STATEMENT Earlier today, a disreputable former member of the House of Representatives, Mr Dino Melaye brought a handful of demonstrators to the Federal Ministry of Finance who conducted themselves…

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What’s really on his mind on a first date? Yep, you guessed right, it’s mostly sex

by Eli Franklin The good guys are the ones who have learned to hide their thoughts. These are the guys who will show you a good time and make sure…

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4 talking points from Tuesday’s Champions League games

by 'Ifreke Inyang The fourth round of group matches were played last night across Europe. And it was a night of draws - most games especially ended 2-2. But what…

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TICKER: ‘Love for alcohol’ – Woman breastfeeds 1-month-old baby to death

On Friday Nonkonzo Thombe told neighbours she had decided on an early festive season and went drinking. But celebration turned to tragedy. When she came home she was totally drunk,…

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‘Choose your battles’: 10 unspoken marriage rules you must follow

by Dawn Papandrea Offer your support, lend your ear, but avoid speaking in an “I know what’s best” tone. Every married person knows to be faithful, stay truthful and be…

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TICKER: Top 5 PHOTOS that shocked the world

5. World Trade Center 9/11 (Steve Ludlum) The power of Steve Ludlum’s photos are astounding, and the written description only tends to dilute the impact. The consequences of the second…

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Rapper, Eva Alordiah and Trybe Records part ways

by Isi Esene Rapper, Eva Alordiah has been dropped by the record label, Trybe Records. The record company recently released a statement to this effect saying "it's vision does not…

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He didn’t just win: President Obama makes social media history

Barack Obama: Four more years. by Isi Esene The words "four more years", coupled with a photo of President Barack Obama and wife, Michelle embraced in a hug, have become…

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