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“Apparent suicide”: US Secret Service agent being investigated for Mexican affair found dead
by Rachel Ogbu Rafael Prieto, a senior member of the president’s Secret Service protective detail was found dead Saturday in an apparent suicide, according to law enforcement sources. The official…
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‘Tobi Odetola: How about we #SaveTheHealthSector?
by Oluwatobi Odetola Every Nigerian, whether rich or poor, has had contact with the public health system. A common denominator in people's narrative on their experience is poor (or no)…
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Tonto Dikeh keeps on giving: Award winning actress hits the big screen this November
by Rachel Ogbu Photo - Punch Tonto Dikeh is acting again after a short break exploring her singing talent and this time she’s on the big screen. Dike makes her…
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At $40,000, Marilyn Monroe makes for a good umbrella (PHOTO)
by Rachel Ogbu A massive statue of Marilyn Monroe at the desert resort city of Palm Springs, was recently photographed as a safe haven for those looking to avoid the…
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TICKER: Oprah’s step-mom is divorcing her dad but still wants Oprah to pay for her house. Should she? Join the debate
Oprah Winfrey’s step mother is reported to be furious with the queen of media because a company that is registered in Oprah Winfrey’s name is about to evict her step-sister…
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See Banky W, Wizkid, Lynxxx, and others at Niyola’s “Dont delay me” video shoot (PHOTOS)
by Rachel Ogbu Niyola at Don't Delay video shoot Some of Nigeria's hottest acts came together on the video set of the track, "Dont Delay Me" by EME featuring sultry singer…
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Report: Ex-councillor stabs teenager with a bottle for refusing his advances
by Rachel Ogbu Abubakar (credits: Punch) Onimole Babatunde, former councilor of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State is in detention for allegedly stabbing a teenage girl in the neck…
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TICKER: Police arrest boss of dead ‘houseboy’ found in pool
State Criminal Investigation Department of the Lagos State Police Command, Panti, has arrested Tunde Williams, whose 22-year-old 'houseboy,' Onyeka Raphael, was found dead in the swimming pool of Williams' house…
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TICKER: Referee Mark Clattenburg: Sir Alex Ferguson thinks Mikel must be lying
Sir Alex Ferguson does not believe referee Mark Clattenburg used "inappropriate language" towards Chelsea player John Mikel Obi. The Blues accused Clattenburg of making a racist remark during their 3-2…
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Breaking the mould: When Gov’t College students danced with Williams Sisters (WATCH)
by Rachel Ogbu It was a magical day for the students of Government College (Junior) Ikoyi as they played host to the World Tennis Champions, Venus and Serena Williams courtesy…
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Opinion: Africa is rising! At least its one per cent is
by Zainab Usman As the African middle-class goes shopping with their swelled-up wallets and designer purses in Lagos or in London, many more Africans go to bed hungry as the…
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Photo of the Day: This chicken is making a fashion statement!
by Chi Ibe Well, you know what Tastee Fried Chicken used to say - "we do chicken right". Someone has taken that literally. So this is how the chicks do…
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SNAPSHOT: Ice Prince presents a new Choc-city boy… his son!
by Rachel Ogbu Aww… don’t they look cute together? That’s Ice Prince and his son, Jamal. Some months ago, a rumour that the award winning artiste had fathered a son…
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SNAPSHOT: Madness suspended: Terry G welcomes bouncing baby boy
by Isi Esene Superstar artiste, Terry G, definitely wasn't testing the microphone on this one, he has just welcomed a junior Tile-tile baby boy with his fiancee, Mimi Omoregbe, in…
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TICKER: Sad: Meet the sisters – 87 and 82 – abandoned by their children in Lagos and about to be homeless
The expectation of most parents is that when they attain certain ages that they can no longer fend for themselves, their children will be there to provide the necessary support.…
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Ogun employs 20,000 sweepers
by Hauwa Gambo The Ogun government said yesterday that it has employed 20,000 sweepers to keep the state clean. The sweepers will be paid above the N18,000 minimum wage, it…
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More violence: Gunmen attack policemen, kill one in Plateau
by Isi Esene The killings in Plateau State does not appear to be abating with multiple reports of killings and maiming in several parts of the state. One policeman and…
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Akinsola ‘gboukzi’ Olumide: You are not alone (30 Days, 30 Voices)
They claim to understand but do they really? Do they know how difficult it is for me to sleep at night because the pain is so real, it defeats sleep…
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TICKER: Lagos Traffic Law: Policemen brutalise, strip ‘okada’ rider
Some policemen reportedly took the enforcement of the Lagos Traffic Law to the extreme on Wednesday as they allegedly beat an unidentified okada rider and stripped him in Akoka, Lagos. An eyewitness,…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Dino Melaye’s Abuja office burgled, reports threat messages
by Isi Esene The office of the Anti-Corruption Network (ACN) was on Wednesday night burgled in Abuja. The ACN, who has former House of Representative member, Dino Melaye as its…
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Fisayomi Eko-Davies: Rescue me from this beautiful disaster (Y! Superblogger)
by Fisayomi Eko-Davies Life was so much better when little ideas excited me, when my life was not decided by deadlines and fake allies. I hear the voices of thousands…
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Hot Stuff: Sasha P takes a step forward with new single ‘Authentic’
by Isi Esene Storm Records is out with the release of Authentic, the new single from Africa’s First Lady of Hip Hop, Sasha P. Authentic, which was produced by DJ…
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Get ready, guys: Legislator wants law against “abuse” of social media
by Hauwa Gambo Oyo State is on the march. The chairman of its House of Assembly committee on Public Accounts, Finance and Appropriation Olusegun Olaleye, has asked the Federal Government…
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“Fundamental questions”: PDP wonders why the Oyo governor’s daughter is schooling abroad
by Hauwa Gambo The wife to the Oyo governor, Florence Ajimobi might have escaped allegations that she was arrested by the London Metropolitan Police this week, but the opposition People's…
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Opinion: A microwave may be what you need to attract more customers
by Nnadozie Egeonu To them, it is bring our food hot and we will pay anything. She is attracting more customers, creating emotions among them and making more CASH. I…
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No money: Revenue commission says new formula isn’t ready due to “insufficient funds”
Engr. Elias Mbam: Where is the money? by Isi Esene The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) which was mandated to formulate a new revenue sharing formula for the…
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10 years after: 5 policemen get 25 years each for robbery
by Isi Esene An Ikeja High Court yesterday sentenced five police officers to 25 years each imprisonment for robbing some businessmen of their lorry loaded with clothing materials. Having established…
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This is our stand: Rivers government attacks Bayelsa on oil wells, accuses Jonathan of favouritism
by Isi Esene The dispute between the Rivers State and Bayelsa over land delineation and allocation of benefits accruing to the states have deepened with the Rotimi Amaechi-led Rivers State…
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About turn: PM News apologises to Oyo First Lady
by Hauwa Gambo Two days ago, Lagos tabloid PM News reported that the wife of the Oyo Governor, Abiola Ajimobi had been arrested by London's Metropolitan Police for money laundering.…
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Confusion: Boko Haram now seeks peace, wants Buhari as mediator
by Isi Esene Reports say the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram, has offered a ceasefire giving certain conditions for its workability. The group was said to have demanded that the…
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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
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- 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