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‘For artistic reasons’: Michael Jackson’s elder brother changes surname to Jacksun
by Rachel Ogbu Jermaine Jackson probably in a moment of clarification has filed a request to legally change his last name from "Jackson" for "Jacksun.” The 57-year-old brother of the…
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TICKER: 47% of Abuja residents earn less than N30,000 monthly – Survey
About 47 per cent of Abuja residents earn less than N30,000 monthly, a demographic household survey carried out by the Federal Capital Territory Administration has revealed. The Minister of State,…
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#HotOffThePress: Joke Silva, Adesuwa Onyenokwe, Ndidi Nwuneli cover TW November issue
by Rachel Ogbu TW Magazine is out with this month’s edition featuring leading ladies Adesuwa Onyenokwe, Joke Silva, Udo Okonjo, Ndidi Nwuneli and Ola Orekunrin who open up about faith,…
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Opinion: Nigerian youth and the dilemma of a career choice
by Christian Ken Aniche I'm not of the opinion that university education is not important but the fundamental truth is; it is not compulsory to have a university certificate to…
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TICKER: 7 stupidest ways to accidentally kill yourself
1. Wearing Too Long a Scarf In the 1920s, Dancer Isadora Duncan was a ravishing beauty with a long, slender neck. She also enjoyed wearing long flowing scarves and going…
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Photo of the Day: When national service is complusory…
"We are here for the orientation ma'am." by Isi Esene ... No comment.
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TICKER: Grim Discovery: Man playfully takes a pregnancy test, it come up positive… for cancer
Now peeing on a stick can be nerve-wracking for both sexes. Last week, Reddit user CappnPoopdeck posted a "rage comic" depicting a man who, as a joke, takes an unused…
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TICKER: Wrong connection! PHCN official in rape scandal
An official of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, Mr. O. S Babatunde, has been accused of attempting to rape ladies in Agunbelewo, Osogbo in Osun State while distributing electricity…
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TICKER: Grisly: Man pleads guilty to torching 73-year-old woman to death in elevator over a debt
A New York City man has pleaded guilty to fatally burning an elderly woman inside the elevator of her apartment building. Prosecutors announced Wednesday that Jerome Isaac had pleaded guilty…
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TICKER: Extreme punishment: Man gets life in jail sentence for stealing a slice of pizza
Because of California's Three Strikes law, a man from Redondo Beach, Calif. was sentenced to 25 years to life for stealing a slice of pizza. Due to public outcry, he…
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TICKER: 4 injured as trains collide in Lagos (PHOTO)
Many passengers escaped death when two trains collided in Lagos on Wednesday. Four people were however injured. It was learnt that the accident was due to the absence of signal…
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TICKER: Mother of murdered ‘okada’ rider: “Police, please release my other son”
Taiwo Atilola, mother of the 27-year-old commercial motorcycle rider, Adigun, who was allegedly shot by a policeman in Lagos on Tuesday said Adigun’s brother, Sikiru, was also arrested after the…
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TICKER: Parents who beat and padlocked 19-year-old daughter for talking to a boy sentenced
Relatives who beat their teenage family member and padlocked her to a bed were all sentenced to two years' probation in a plea deal on Tuesday. Arizona woman Aiya Altameemi,…
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SNAPSHOT: Will BRT bus vandalization stop Fashola? ‘Okada’ riders seem to think so
by Isi Esene This Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus was allegedly vandalized yesterday by commercial motorcycle operators popularly known as 'Okada'. This incident happened at Berger bus-stop. Reports say policemen…
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TICKER: Unhinged: Verbally abusive husband slices off his tongue to get wife back
Bunty Verma used to have a sharp tongue. The 32-year-old TV repairman from Sendhwa, India reportedly insulted his wife, Hema, so frequently and severely that she recently left him, taking…
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TICKER: #PowerPlays: Jesse Jackson Jr wins re-election without even campaigning
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. won re-election on the same night as President Barack Obama. The win was not surprising for specific reasons: Jackson is a seasoned and respected political figure,…
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How to market your small business on Twitter
by Elizabeth Mott Define whom you'll follow and whom you won't on the basis of attributes you can discern easily, then create original, non-automated thank-you responses in keeping with…
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Oh, so cute: Twins joined at chest and abdomen separated at 8 months (WATCH)
by Rachel Ogbu Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is celebrating the successful separation of 8-month-old twin girls who were joined at the lower chest and abdomen. Surgeons at the Philadelphia hospital…
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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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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
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