by Akan Ido A 34-year-old woman, Elizabeth Akinagbe, was yesterday sentenced to 3 months imprisonment by a Kubwa Magistrate’s Court for stealing. She was charged on three counts of house-breaking, theft, and criminal force and was found guilty on each of the three counts leveled against her. The Magistrate, Ibrahim Mohammed said the sentencing will...
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A Cameroon appeals court upheld a sentence against a man convicted of homosexuality for texting his male friend to say, “I’m very much in love with you.” Roger Mbede, a university student, was arrested in March last year after the man who received the message tipped off authorities, Human Rights Watch said. A court sentenced...
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Pirates have attacked and looted a tanker off the coast of Nigeria, taking five crew members hostage, the ship’s operating company said on Wednesday. Piracy and kidnapping in the oil-producing Delta and offshore are common, and West Africa’s oil-rich Gulf of Guinea is second only to the waters off Somalia for the risk of pirate...
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by Hauwa Gambo The Associated Press has just now confirmed that the Russian parliament has just given preliminary approval to ban adoption of Russian children by Americans. This follows a debate yesterday on the bill, in spite of strong objections from senior minister. The lower house of parliament, called the State Duma, passed the law...
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by Isi Esene This now viral video of a golden eagle grabbing a baby in Montreal, Canada continue to generate controversy. The video appears to show a bird swooping down, snatching a small child, then later lets go of the baby. We can’t independently verify the authenticity of the video but we’ll let you decide...
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A massive golden eagle circles a park before swooping down and appearing to grab a toddler with its claws and trying to fly off with him in an incredible video posted on YouTube. The clip shows the child’s parent looking on in horror as the feathered beast, one of the world’s deadliest birds of...
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by Onoshe Nwabuikwu Who needs a state of the nation address? Did you hear that a bill to ensure every Nigerian president presents a state of the nation address has passed second reading at the National Assembly? It’s heart warming to know that our legislators have time for other matters aside from playing politics with...
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by Shola Okubote From classrooms to family reunions, about the most scandalous celebrity and the plain Jane living next door, we all enjoy the pleasures of talking about other people. When it’s good, it binds you and your friends together, but selfishness, envy and competitive lifestyles can drive gossip down fatal channels. Negative gossip about...
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by Akan Ido The National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki has reportedly denied being involved in the helicopter crash which killed the former NSA, Andrew Azazi and Kaduna Governor, Patrick Yakowa. According to a statement released by his office, the NSA said, “We wish to state that the NSA, Mr. Sambo Dasuki was not part of...
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Digital Activism must speak a better language than noise, we must speak in terms of policies and alternatives to ideas we do not want. The times have changed and are indeed increasingly on the change. In times past a few citizens called activists made change happen, today, societies are a lot more inclusive than that....
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Note that I’m not trying to bribe you or anything, but my offer is dependent on there being a MacBook under the tree. Dear Santa, How are you? And how is the North pole? How is Rudolf? And the rest of the elves? I hope things are going on smoothly? If so, doxology. I know...
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by Iyinoluwa Aboyeji There is no question. The dramatic kidnap and subsequent release of the Minister of Finance’s mother deserves a Nollywood movie of its own. According to the most promising of many other theories being espoused, the $1 billion supplementary budget allocation was the ransom for Professor Okonjo’s release. There are a lot...
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by Akan Ido Two Nigerians, Nelson Idiabeta and Nathaniel Okusanya have been sentenced to prison by a UK court for the murder of Kwame Ofosu-Asare. The two young men were said to be members of a gang known as the TN1 (Trust No One) who were out to avenge the stabbing of one of their gang member. Kwame...
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The Federal Government has asked foreign countries with embassies and high commissions in Nigeria to treat Nigeria’s internal issues with utmost respect and regard for local sensitivity. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru, yesterday cautioned diplomats against making provocative and unguarded comments in press interviews and public functions that they get engaged in,...
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by Cheta Nwanze Yesterday, the President took to the podium to ask us as a people to shun preachers of religious and ethnic division. “Whatever may be our differences; religious, ethnic or personal, Nigeria is more important. We must be united in rising above our differences and promoting values that bind us together,” the Prez...
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by David Wong If you want to know why society seems to shun you, or why you seem to get no respect, it’s because society is full of people who need things. Feel free to stop reading this if your career is going great, you’re thrilled with your life and you’re happy with your relationships....
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by Hauwa Gambo Yesterday, the Ondo government signalled that it is ready to push a law banning the sale of coffins near hospitals. The state’s commissioner for health, Dr. Dayo Adeyanju said this yesterday in the capital, Akure during the launch of a programme called ‘Working Together for Health’ – to coordinate the activities of...
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Make this Christmas your sexiest yet Christmas lends itself easily to romance and only narrowly misses out on the Most Romantic Holiday Award; obviously Christmas’ sexy rival Valentine’s Day wins that honour. If you want a truly sexy Christmas this year, take a look at our 10 top tips to make this Christmas your sexiest...
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by Akan Ido An aviation expert, Benson Ikponwosa, has attributed the crash of Dana Airline which occurred in June to shortage of fuel. Ikponwosa, who was a guest at the Channels Television breakfast show, Sunrise Daily, said this is the only logical explanation to the unfortunate crash. The aviation expert who was speaking against the...
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by Victoria Ibezim-Ohaeri The chopper went down. Souls perished. Investigations, as usual, have been ordered. Three days mourning have also been declared. And the routine blame and counter-blame games erupt among the populations, with the attendant religious, ethnic and tribal twists to a sad story. This is the story of Nigeria! I am neither going...
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by Rachel Ogbu The hunt for actress and Special Assistant on Public Affairs to Imo State Governor, Nkiru Sylvanus as the state government intensifies the search offering a reward to the public for information on kidnappers. Also members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, were ready to stage a protest but in a new ...
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by Isi Esene The president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Abdulwahed Omar has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government will not attempt an increase in fuel pump price like it did early this year. Omar gave this assurance yesterday while speaking to reporters. He said the FG will risk a violent backlash from the...
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Lionel Messi has agreed a new contract that would keep him at Barcelona till the 2018 football season. The Catalan giants confirmed on their official website that the Argentine would pen the deal “in the coming weeks”. Messi’s current deal runs until June 2016 and the new agreement will keep him at the Nou Camp...
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A Nigerian student enrolled in one of the numerous tertiary institutions in Ghana has cut and swallowed his penis. The incident occurred last Friday. Although no one is sure what prompted the 25-year-old student (name withheld) to chop-off and practically ingest his manhood, Daily Sun gathered that he is currently on admission at one of...
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by Isi Esene It has been revealed that the governor for Enugu State, Sullivan Chime, who is said to be receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment had undergone a heart surgery in 2005. This bit of information was disclosed by some of his aides who declined to be named. According to sources, the governor’s surgery...
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The school’s entrance. | credits: Temitayo Famutimi Principal, Ajuwon Senior High School, Ajuwon, Ifo Local Government Area, Ogun State, Rev. Olufunke Oladeojobi, has been quizzed by the police for allegedly conducting virginity tests on the pupils. PUNCH Metro learnt that Oladeojobi, who was described as a strict disciplinarian, by her pupils called in a nurse...
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by Isi Esene “Nigeria is in a toxic situation” – President Obasanjo speaks exclusively to Y! Magazine Former president Olusegun Obasanjo granted an exclusive sit-down to Y! Magazine at his Ota home – and it is featured in the latest issue of the magazine released this week. In the wide-ranging interview anchored by Managing Editor,...
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by Isi Esene The family of Lt. Adeyemi Sowole, the co-pilot of the Navy helicopter which crashed in Nembe, Bayelsa State, killing six people, have expressed concern over how the authorities have only reckoned with the dignitaries that died on the flight. According to the family, the four other occupants of the ill-fated helicopter, apart...
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by Laura Palmer The only thing her man should be feeling right now is anger and disgust… at the photographer. Anne Hathaway is the newest celebrity to join an ever-growing list of red-carpet walkers who’ve had their “goods” photographed by the paparazzi. Yes, Anne Hathaway is now amongst Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, and a slew of other women...
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by Dr. Natasha Turner While there’s no doubt that the right diet, strength training and cardio routine will help you shed the pounds, there are some other secrets to a smaller waistline that may just surprise and delight you. Have more orgasms: A 2002 report from a large British population of men said researchers...
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