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Triple Threat: Terry G releases new singles, ‘Lantazonto’, ‘Gbagaun style’, and ‘Street’ feat. Vector
by Isi Esene Terry G deserves a custom dictionary with the dizzying frequency he dishes out song title slang. The recent one is 'Lantazonto', the title of one of his…
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TICKER: “I don’t dance, you don’t talk” – Chris Brown’s lawyer shuts him up in court
Chris Brown is going to spend another year on supervised probation, according to a California judge who made a decision on the case. Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg and thhe…
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TICKER: Pakistani couple defend killing their daughter for eyeing a boy, says “it’s her destiny to die”
A couple arrested in Pakistan on suspicion of killing their 15-year-old daughter with acid have claimed it was 'her destiny.' Mohammad Zafar and his wife Zaheen were arrested by police…
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Skuki is out with new video, ‘Move It’ (WATCH)
by Isi Esene The Skuki boys are not allowing us any breathing space, as if tossing us a 'Banger' is not enough, they are now ordering us to 'Move It'…
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Former Ogun State commissioner, police orderly, shot by gunmen
by Isi Esene Sina Kawonise, the Ogun State commissioner for information under former governor Gbenga Daniel, and current managing director of the Nigerian Compass has been shot in the leg…
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7 proven signs that you’ve found true love
by Melissa Melms “You shouldn’t fear letting your man know when he’s upset you….That type of communication should make [you and your partner] closer.” It’s not always easy to tell…
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Gbenga Olorunpomi: He who drives a (Dangote) truck…
by Gbenga Olorunpomi He who drives a truck… As a kid, I loved road trips. My dad was the type who made sure we visited the village from our home…
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I don’t want to die – Rev. King runs to Appeals Court
by Isi Esene Reverend King, the general overseer of the Christian Praying Assembly, yesterday took his case to the Appeal Court after being convicted and sentenced to death in 2007…
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TICKER: School headteacher commits suicide in her office six months after resumption
A primary school headteacher killed herself in her office less than six months after starting the job, her devastated family revealed today. Helen Mann, 43, is understood to have hanged…
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TICKER: Wickedness: Woman punishes 6-year-old girl by burning her private area
A 26-year old woman, Mrs. Blessing Uche, has allegedly poured hot water on a six years old girl’s private part at Aboru, Alimosho area of Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria. She…
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7 surprising things that make you live longer
Want to add years to your lifespan and squeeze more into your life? You’re not alone. Researchers are constantly on the hunt for ways we can increase our longevity,…
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Rampage: Violence in Ilupeju as ‘okada’ men protest killing of colleague
by Isi Esene There are reports of violent protests at Coker Road, around Ilupeju area of Lagos Tuesday afternoon when a policeman allegedly shot a commercial motorcycle operator for evading…
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TICKER: Almost forgone: Woman forgets to claim $23m winning lottery ticket
We can assure you at least one girl in the world will have the Christmas of a lifetime after helping her mom claim a “forgotten” $23 million lottery ticket. A…
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TICKER: Man confesses to murder on ‘death-bed’ confession, then survives and takes it back
James Washington almost got away with murder. The Nashville man, in prison on an unrelated sentence, made what he thought was a death bed confession when he suffered a heart…
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Yes homo? Malawi suspends anti-gay laws
by Rachel Ogbu Police in Malawi have been ordered not to arrest or prosecute same sex couples pending a decision on whether to repeal the legislation, the justice minister has…
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TICKER: Looter dresses up as Red Cross official and raids homes abandoned due to Hurricane Sandy
When Alfonso Manzo wore a Red Cross jacket around Staten Island last week, people may have assumed he was helping others. The police say he was actually helping himself, and…
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Oops: Namadi Sambo’s helicopter damages 78-yr-old woman’s mud-house
by Isi Esene Vice President Namadi Sambo's visit to Buanchor, in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State, brought nothing but grief to Bessie Obi on Friday as sand…
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Kolo mental: ‘Okada’ rider strips naked to escape arrest in Lagos
by Rachel Ogbu The clash between law enforcement agents and commercial bike riders in Lagos state seems to be on going. Yesterday horrified passersby watched as a man called Sunday…
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What ceasefire? Another set of terrorist attacks rock Yobe Tuesday morning
by Isi Esene While the federal government is busy tweaking its terrorism engagement strategy, the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, have reportedly attacked the Yobe town of Gashua, Tuesday morning. There…
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Clash of faiths: Monarch attacked for refusing to worship ‘Ogun and marry another wife’
by Isi Esene Owa of Ogbagi, Oba Victor Adetona, was on Friday chased away from his palace by the youth of the area for failing to approve the yearly celebration…
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TICKER: FG to borrow $9.3billion
The Federal Government has amended its borrowing plan for infrastructural development, reviewing its proposed debt profile up from $7.9bn to $9.3bn between 2012 and 2014. The government will source a…
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“We are reviewing our doctrine” – Nigerian Army admits failed strategy on tackling Boko Haram
by Isi Esene The Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika yesterday in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital put the figure of people killed by the violent activities of the…
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Hear, hear: “Depend on education, not luck,” GEJ advises youth
by Isi Esene For a man who has been both praised and condemned for his "luck", you have to spot the irony: President Goodluck Jonathan is calling on the youth…
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Public disgrace: Gov. Ajimobi sacks 3 commissioners for ineffectiveness
by Isi Esene Governor Abiola Ajimobi yesterday sacked three commissioners from his cabinet for their "ineffectiveness". The dropped commissioners are Yunus Akintunde (Works and Transport); Bosun Oladele (Information and Orientation)…
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LOOK: Governor Fashola locked in a passionate kiss with wife, Abimbola (and we like)
by Isi Esene These public figures never cease to surprise us, yesterday, it was Jumobi Mofe-Damijo unleashing a butterfly tattoo on her right bossom; today it's Governor Babatunde Fashola showing…
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Osayi Osar-Emokpae: Embracing the woman’s sexuality (30 Days, 30 Voices)
Someone once said that there are two groups of women in this world. One group is full of the women that feel sexual attraction in different ways at different stages…
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Modu Sheriff is Boko Haram’s number one enemy – ANPP chieftain
Chieftain of All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), Alhaji Umaru Duhu, has said that Senator Ali Modu Sheriff is the hardest hit by the activities of the Boko Haram sect in…
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#FloodDisasterFraud: Imposters invade Kogi settlement camps, demand for relief materials
by Isi Esene The Kogi Emergency Management Agency is complaining over the difficulty it is facing in trying to identify genuine victims of the flood disasters which affected many homes…
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“Count me out of the 2015 presidential elections” – Gov. Amaechi
by Isi Esene Anyone who is interested in contesting the 2015 presidential elections does not have to fear locking horns with Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, because the governor has…
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Bumight: Love on social media (Y! Superblogger)
In the same vein, Facebook has been broadened to include not just folks in college. I had a mini heart attack when my dad sent me a Facebook friend request.…
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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