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Extortion: NYSC DG accuses inspectors of “unwholesome practices”
by Akan Ido The director general of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig-Gen. Nnamdi Okore-Affia yesterday blamed the perceived lack of discipline among corps members on inspectors of the…
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Chiamaka Uwadoka: Embrace it all (30 Days, 30 Voices)
I’ve learnt to embrace it all. By embrace it all I mean, I’ve learnt to look at every experience as a piece to the puzzle that is Chiamaka Uwadoka. This…
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Photo of the Day: Win the Ultimate Promo
by Isi Esene Yes, you have seen several brand promotions come and go but someone who must be nothing short of a genius has crafted this once-in-a-lifetime gift promo: The…
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Opinion: An open apology to the young PR professional
by Lisa Astor An agency executive vows to stop reminding her younger colleagues how hard she worked “back in the day" and how easier they have it. My—ahem—older colleagues and…
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Review: Apple’s iPhone 5 bigger, faster but lacks “wow”
by Poornima Gupta Apple Inc's new iPhone goes on sale on Friday with a bigger screen and 4G wireless technology, as the company seeks to safeguard its edge over rivals…
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John Campbell: Funding for Nigeria’s Boko Haram
Boko Haram appears to be essentially an indigenous phenomena, with any international links having marginal influence. Baron David Alton of Liverpool, a member of the UK House of Lords, has raised with…
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“I never posted, received, nor authorised any money” – Akingbola in his defense
by Isi Esene Erastus Akingbola, the former managing director of Intercontinental Bank Plc. yesterday described the 16 Count Charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…
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Tragedy: Ten teenage girls drown in Taraba
by Stanley Azuakola The bank of River Benue Just 24 hours after the Red Cross announced that since July, at least 137 people have died from flood-related causes in Nigeria,…
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Why Jonathan rushed his return to Nigeria – Abati
President Goodluck Jonathan. Presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati, yesterday explained the reasons behind President Goodluck Jonathan's return from his foreign trip to Malawi and Botswana ahead of schedule. Abati reportedly said…
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“Executive teaching” – Oshiomhole, cabinet members to teach twice a week in Edo public schools
by Stanley Azuakola Students in Edo State public schools are in for interesting times. That's because the state government has introduced an initiative they call Executive Teaching, which would require…
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Controversial movie: Jonathan places military, Police on red alert
by Stanley Azuakola Yesterday in Benghazi, Libya, the embassy of the United States was attacked. Four people - three embassy officials, and the United States' ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stephens…
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TICKER: So shameless: Mother stands by the thug who raped law student
Her son beat up and raped a law student who had been thrown off the last bus home for being 20p short of a £5 fare. But Sarah Moran showed…
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TICKER: Tough luck or just plain dumb? Man tries to buy beer with bartenders stolen credit card
Police in Miami Beach say a homeless man broke into a car, stole a credit card and then tried to use it to buy a beer - from the bartender…
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TICKER: “The doctor didn’t have to amputate my penis” – Man, who… er had his penis amputated
A Kentucky man did not consent to have his penis amputated and the doctor who performed the surgery had options other than removing the organ, even though cancer had been…
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TICKER: Japanese man has world’s tallest Mohawk, 3 feet, 9 inches high (PHOTOS)
It took three cans of hairspray, one large bottle of gel -- and, of course, 15 years to grow it out -- but Kazuhiro Watanabe has made history. The Japanese…
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TICKER: Meet weightlifer with 31 inch biceps, size of grown man’s waist- PHOTOS
An Egyptian-born bodybuilder has just had his 31 inch biceps crowned the biggest in the world. Moustafa Ismail, 24, has spent ten years pumping iron twice a day and his…
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TICKER: “Our biggest mistake was mobile tech” – Zuckerberg, Facebook search engine coming soon
In his first public talk since Facebook's IPO in May, Mark Zuckerberg said the stock's decline was "obviously disappointing," and admitted the company had "burned two years" by focusing on…
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Ticker: Prince William: I want two kids with Kate, as rumours swirl that she’s already pregnant
Stop the presses, because Prince William has actually discussed the babies he will one day have with wife Kate. Specifically, he would like two of them, Wills said today while…
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TICKER: Woman finds ex- boyfriend (of 12 years ago) living in her attic
When a South Carolina woman heard a thump from her ceiling Saturday night, she assumed it was an animal. Instead, her sons and an adult nephew went into the attic…
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TICKER: US Marines headed to Libyan Consulate
US Marines are en route to Libya to reinforce security at the American consulate in Benghazi, reports CNN, following last night's slaying of US ambassador Chris Stevens. The team of…
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TICKER: Afghanistan bans YouTube over controversial anti-Muslim movie
The Afghan government has reportedly censored YouTube to prevent anyone from watching the anti-Muslim film that inspired violent mobs in Libya and Egypt, leading to the death of the US…
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TICKER: “Blasphemy” girl in Pakistan: Family fears for their lives
The young Pakistani girl accused of desecrating the Koran may be free on bail, but she and her family members fear for their lives and are moving from place to…
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TICKER: Woman pulls gun during sex with driver of moving car #ItDoesn’tGetWeirderThanThis
A Florida woman has been charged with armed robbery after she allegedly pulled a gun while having sex with a man driving a car. Amanda Jean Linscott, 26, met the…
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TICKER: Model, 81, stuns at New York Fashion Week – See Photo
Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Attendees at Lincoln Center for New York Fashion Week were given a surprise treat when Carmen Dell’Orefice, the legendary 81-year-old fashion model, took to…
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TICKER: Sources says death of U.S. Ambassador was a planned attack
Chris Stevens, an American who risked his life to help Libyans overthrow dictator Moammar Gadhafi, was killed overnight in the former rebel capital of Benghazi -- a city he helped…
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TICKER: Unhinged: Police arrest one naked man in a one-man beach party
Thomas Edwin March IV knows all the elements of a rockin' party -- but he made one big mistake. The 51-year-old Florida man had the essentials: a pair of 3D…
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Review: D’banj and the lack of talent thereof
by Demola Rewaju If he had auditioned for Project Fame or West African Idol, D'banj would have lost and his performance used as a skit for the TV commercial. Imagine…
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Woman kills her baby and dumps the body in a well
by Isi Esene A 25-year-old woman in Sabon Barkin, Tudun Wada area of Jos South has been arrested today for allegedly killing her baby and throwing the body in a…
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SNAPSHOT: Did Rihanna say she’s still in love with this dude? See Chris Brown’s new tattoo
by Akan Ido Chris Brown earlier this month showed-off a new tattoo that bears a stunning resemblance of a battered Rihanna following the incident that led to their breakup and…
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China offers Nigeria $1.1bn loan to build light rail and airport terminals
by Akan Ido Nigeria again goes a-borrowing as the ministry of finance on Wednesday announced that China is offering the country a $1.1bn loan to help the build airport terminals,…
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- 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