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TICKER: Man banned for using pornography in his election campaign, says he is “proud”
A Bosnian man who was banned from running in next month's local elections for using pornographic images on the Internet as part of his campaign says he will fight to…
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TICKER: #NGFloods: 4,700 people displaced, 3,200 hectares of rice plantation submerged
The Kwara State Government has said that 4,700 people had been rendered homeless in the state as a result of flood. In a statement on Wednesday by the Senior Special…
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Get ready, people: We have a major food crisis coming – FG
by Hauwa Gambo You thought the floods are terrible? There's more to come. Yesterday, rhe Federal Government on Wednesday raised an alarm over a national food crisis as a result…
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TICKER: Gunmen invade University of Jos, kill students
There was tension and pandemonium yesterday evening as unknown gunmen attacked the UNIJOS campus, hundreds of students were seen running for their lives, unwilling to wait for an explanation as to what…
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TICKER: We’ve done our best on flooding – we can’t do more, says FG
The Federal Government cannot do more than it is currently doing to ameliorate the sufferings of flood victims in various states of the federation, the Minister of Environment, Hadiza Mailafia…
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TICKER: We’ve done our best on flooding – we can’t do more, says FG
The Federal Government cannot do more than it is currently doing to ameliorate the sufferings of flood victims in various states of the federation, the Minister of Environment, Hadiza Mailafia…
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“Do you think I am drunk or under a spell?”: Judge gets mad as suspects in Cynthia Osokogu’s #FacebookMurder get bail
by Stanley Azuakola The police has charged the suspects in the murder of Cynthia Osokogu. On their first appearance in court on Wednesday, a Yaba Chief Magistrate’s Court granted bail…
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Aw or Yikes? Meet cross-eyed cat, Spangles who has 5,000 Facebook followers (PHOTOS)
He's used to getting a few funny looks - but this cross-eyed cat has now become famous for his cute stare. The puss has become an internet sensation after his…
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TICKER: ‘Dear Boss, you have sex in the office’, says angry employee’s resignation email which went to all staff (VIRAL PHOTOS)
It is an email that will probably make most senior managers squirm in their seats. An employee at a media agency in London has decided to send a leaving speech…
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TICKER: Burglar tries to hide in COFFIN next to a dead body when undertaker walks in during operation
A teenage burglar attempted to hide next to a dead body in a coffin when he was interrupted during a raid on a chapel. Thief Kyle Kennelly, 18, ransacked the…
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TICKER: ‘We weren’t kissing’ – Nicole Scherzinger insists of she and Chris Brown – See (suspicious) Photos and judge yourself!
Nicole Scherzinger has slammed the suggestion that she and Chris Brown are anything more than friends. Reports emerged that they were seen kissing after photos were released which show looking…
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TICKER: Drummer suffers fatal heart attack and dies on stage during show, unaware bandmates continue playing (Tragic Video)
The drummer of an American disco group suffered a heart attack and died mid-show during a performance in Brazil over the weekend Brad Parker was performing with his band Generation…
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PHOTOS: Meet the woman with a beard and proud of it (she’s also pretty!)
European_Douchebag via Reddit This photo of Balpreet Kaur was posted on Reddit. The college student wrote a comment to explain that her facial hair is a reflection of her faith…
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TICKER: Sucker? Robert Pattinson moves back in with Kristen Stewart after couple has ‘dramatic makeup’
Twihard hearts, be still. Just one week after rumors of a "dramatic makeup" between Kristen Stewart and her estranged boyfriend Robert Pattinson, Us Weekly is reporting that the vampiric pair…
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TICKER: Sex-on-the beach couple charged for drug possession instead of, er, sex on the beach
In Naples, Florida, sex on the beach isn't the biggest deal in the world. Crack cocaine, on the other hand, will get you arrested. That's what one couple found out…
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TICKER: Terribly Bizarre: 83-year-old woman shot dead by police, after she called to report a burglary
The police are supposedly in our neighborhoods to protect and serve, but more and more, it’s looking as if inept and poorly trained cops are a threat to our very…
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TICKER: Everywhere they go: MTN fined for poor services in Rwanda
Telecommunications giant, MTN, are not having it all rosy presently in Rwanda as the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Agency (RURA) has levied a fine of 3 million Rwandan Franc (about $4,834)…
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TICKER: You have 24 hours: Nigeria gives an ultimatum to Saudi Arabia to release detained female hajj pilgrims
The Nigerian government has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Saudi authorities to resolve the issues surrounding detained Nigerian female pilgrims in that country. The government said Wednesday it expected Saudi…
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Bad, bad, bad! Floods cause havoc in Kogi (PHOTOS)
by Isi Esene The flood which has displaced many people and devastated many villages in Kogi and neighbouring states have continued to affect even more residents close to the banks…
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“It’s ok, I did it too” – Read full letter of man who discovered tons of porn in 13-year old son’s computer
by Stanley Azuakola So what would your father have done if he went through your laptop when you were 13 (assuming you had one) and saw tons of porn? Or…
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Opinion: 8 mistakes women make to ruin their chances for true love
by Bow Atkin The new guy always seems nice and shiny, but if you’re seeking perfection, you’ll never find it. Looking for love? Then why are you always finding the…
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Opinion: Live your passion and increase your success
by Ramone Smith This is the legacy I will leave for myself, my family and my community. Don’t dismiss the idea that perhaps the universe has been trying to tell…
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Waje! Omawumi! Divas on fire on the new cover of Y! Magazine! + Exclusive Nigerian photos & features from #London2012
by Doyin Jaiyesimi We totally love this one! The new edition of Y! has as its cover music divas Waje and Omawumi – who are two of the hottest brands…
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Femke becomes Funke: Open letter to Nigerian law enforcement officers, big and small
Dear law enforcing officers of Nigeria, I know nobody likes you. That is a terrible thing to live with. I know you are underpaid and bullied by your seniors. But…
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TICKER: Shipping tycoon offers $65 million to any man who wins his lesbian daughter’s heart
Hong Kong shipping tycoon Cecil Chao with his daughter, Gigi. Cecil Chao announced the financial reward of HK$500 million after his daughter, Gigi, married her same-sex partner of seven…
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TICKER: “I didn’t do it,” says American man, just before execution
A former Army recruiter failed to win a fourth reprieve from the U.S. Supreme Court and was executed Tuesday evening in Texas for participating in the shooting death of a…
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TICKER: Whitney Houston’s daughter involved in car accident (PHOTOS)
Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina was involved in a scary car accident in Georgia -- DESTROYING the entire front end of the vehicle -- and TMZ has a photo of the…
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‘This president is a trainee president’ – Again, the ACN hits Jonathan
by Stanley Azuakola The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has once again come out to strongly criticise Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan, calling him a "leader in training." The party's National…
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M.I Abaga gets arrested for being in possession of hard drugs? (WATCH)
by Isi Esene Yes, you're used to seeing M.I Abaga drop mad rhymes and poetry literally saying a thousand words in one minute but here is a video of the…
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$15m Ibori bribe: “Return money to Delta State, sack EFCC boss” – Edwin Clark weighs in
by Isi Esene The self-styled godfather to the president, Chief Edwin Clark has called for the removal of the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Lamorde over…
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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