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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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Well done, Black Sister! Chika Unigwe wins Nigeria Prize for Literature
by Chi Ibe Chika Unigwe, the Nigerian-born writer based in Belgium, has been announced as winner of the Nigeria Prize for Literature endowed by the Nigeria LNG Limited. She won…
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TICKER: Amnesty International report today accuses Nigerian Army of “serious” human rights abuse
Nigerian security forces have carried out serious human rights abuses in their campaign against the terrorist Boko Haram sect, Amnesty International says. The rights group, in a report released Thursday,…
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TICKER: Dead and buried crimes? Hurricane unearths mystery skeletons buried under tree
A second skeleton was found tangled in the century-old roots of a Connecticut tree that was toppled by Hurricane Sandy, and investigators said there could be more. The facial bones…
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TICKER: Okada ban in Delta: No going back on Nov 1 date – Commissioner
Delta State Commissioner for Transport, Mr. Benson Igbakpa, has said there was no going back on the ban on commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, as the ban takes effect…
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TICKER: She’s a fighter: Meet teenager with rare condition that locks her joints, turning her into a “human mannequin” (PHOTOS)
The teenager suffering from a rare genetic condition turning her into a 'human mannequin' has spoken out about how she refuses to be beaten by her disease. Louise Wedderburn has…
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“He’s the devil we know”: The Economist endorses Obama (well, sort of)
by Hauwa Gambo Trust The Economist to give something that is an endorsement, but doesn't look, feel, smell or sound like an endorsement. Well, in the United States presidential election,…
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TICKER: Man sues wife for being ugly, gets awarded $120,000 in damages
In what may be the weirdest divorce trial in recent history, a man in China sued his wife for being ugly and actually won the right to divorce her and…
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TICKER: Boko Haram: Zannah sues AGF, CDS, Defence Minister
In a bid to exonerate himself from alleged connection with the Boko Haram Islamic sect, Senator Ahmed Zannah, Wednesday, dragged the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice,…
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Sleek and sexy: Kim Kardashian step out for Halloween in gold Lamborgini (PHOTOS)
by Rachel Ogbu Kim Kardashian Halloween Birthday Bash At LIV Nightclub Yesterday being the scariest night of the year saw celebrities dress up in Halloween costumes came out to celebrate…
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TICKER: Nigeria army ‘abuses’ in Boko Haram crackdown – Amnesty
Nigerian security forces have carried out widespread abuses in their campaign against the Islamist militant group Boko Haram, Amnesty International says. The rights group says in a report that abuses…
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TICKER: Tribune sacks 160 workers
There has been a mass sack of workers at the African Newspapers of Nigeria (ANN) PLC, publishers of the Tribune titles, based in Ibadan, capital of Oyo State, Southwest Nigeria. …
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Tasteless: Chris Brown joins the Taliban? (PHOTO)
What's going on here? by Isi Esene Chris Brown's was at the Halloween party last night spotting a Taliban outfit complete with a full turban. Brown was sporting a string…
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Goodness: Khloe Kardashian’s appears on X-Factor in see-through top (WATCH)
by Isi Esene Khloe Kardashian's sent many tongues wagging last night on the 'X Factor' not by what she was wearing but what she wasn't. All through the show it…
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TICKER: School principal arrested for having sex with student, also resigns
The principal of a high school in California has resigned after he was arrested for allegedly having sex with a former student. Brian Garret Joseph, 38, was allegedly involved with…
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SNAPSHOT: So much cool: President Obama comforting a victim of Hurricane Sandy
by Chi Ibe This is President Barack Obama comforting a New Jersey victim of Hurricane Sandy where he said, "We are here for you, and we will not forget. We…
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$700k price tag: iPad Mini comes encrusted with 50 white diamonds and 3,328 sapphires (PHOTOS)
by Isi Esene This is the ultimate in techno-blinging, the newly unveiled iPad Mini is also out in 18 karat gold and covered in diamonds. The specialty item which…
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TICKER: Cee Lo accused of sexual battery, police step in
Cee Lo Green is being held under the microscope of the LAPD after he was accused by a woman of doing something that could land him in prison. The singer is…
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Look before you leap: 10 signs she’ll be a ‘Jezebel’ wife
by DFTM Love alone is not enough to make a marriage work, and certain characteristics are warning signs for a troubled marriage down the road. Here are some of…
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#GrippingTales: Before we nail Aluu to the cross, we are all guilty
by Editi Effiong But guilt is easier to share behind the anonymity of community. So I will face my shame, the I too, am guilty. Not the broad guilt of…
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10 marriage ‘rules’ you should break…
by Denise Schipani A drama-filled relationship may feel exciting, but in the long run it’s not likely to be healthy. Isn’t it better, she says, to “boringly” know where your spouse…
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Top 10 mistakes men make in bed
by DFTM Women want and NEED strong emotional experiences in bed. Even the most experienced of men may make a mistake or two in the bedroom from time to time…
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Akintunde Oyebode: A paradise for maggots (YNaija FrontPage)
Many years ago, a young Nigerian chose to become a police officer instead of a lawyer at the NNPC. I am thankful he chose the less travelled road. Mondays are…
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TICKER: Woman “mauled to death by daughter’s dogs”
A post-mortem examination will be carried out today on the body of a woman who is believed to have been mauled to death by dogs she had gone to feed.…
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Report: Nollywood veteran, Pete Eneh’s leg amputated due to illness
by Rachel Ogbu This makes us terribly sad. Reports claim Nollywood actor, Pete Eneh has had his leg amputated. It is believed that doctors at Parklane Hospital Enugu had no choice but…
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TICKER: #PastorWhereIsMyIpad: Pastor admits stealing iPad in Ibadan
A 45-year-old pastor, Peter Oladiti, on Wednesday, appeared before an Ibadan Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing an iPad and other sets of computer set valued at over N240, 000, Premium…
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TICKER: “I survived Hurricane Sandy” – Jim Iyke
Hollywood star, Jim Iyke has every reason to be thankful, as he took to his Twitter page to post images showing the after effects of the vicious storms in the…
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It pours: ‘Okada’ rider charged to court for ‘throwing’ policewoman off his bike
by Rachel Ogbu Photo: PM news Mustapha Babagana, 25-year-old commercial motorcyclist in Lagos was on Wednesday arraigned in an Oshodi Magistrates’ Court, Lagos for allegedly assaulting a police woman. The…
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What report? Members of the Ribadu Petroleum Task Force disown leak
by Isi Esene Members of the Nuhu Ribadu-led Petroleum Revenue Special Task Force have distanced themselves from a leaked report. They expressed surprise at the report leakage saying they are…
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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