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“You have done well”: President Jonathan gives millions to victorious Paralympics team

by Stanley Azuakola It was a naira rain in Aso Rock yesterday as President Jonathan showed critics that he appreciated the efforts of the victorious Paralympics athletes and female Under…

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Iheanacho, former minister, released from detention

by Isi Esene Emmanuel Iheanacho, the former minister of interior and owner of Integrated Oil and Gas has been released by the State Security Service (SSS), Lagos State Command. Iheanacho's…

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“I am not wanted by the police,” says Davido, disputes Punch report

by Isi Esene The assault case leveled against David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido continues to linger as Hashiru Azeez, the owner of the taxi whose driver was allegedly assaulted…

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“Nigerians are missing me,” says Dame Jonathan… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola Nigerians are missing me – Dame Patience The wife of Nigeria’s Vice-President, Hajiya Amina Sambo, has turned down calls for her to step up and assume the…

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Liberian president promised Liberian national football team N22m to beat Super Eagles

by Reuben Daba The Liberian national football team, Lone Star, now has a good motivation to beat the Super Eagles of Nigeria when the two teams meet in a Nations Cup qualifier…

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Six trucks set ablaze by JTF in Kogi for suspected oil bunkering

by Akan Ido Six trucks suspected to be carrying illegally acquired petroleum products were yesterday set on fire by security agents at Ajogu and Lokoja, both in Kogi State. The…

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Hian!: Abia monarch says Boko Haram is responsible for massive flooding in the North

by Stanley Azuakola The rainy season isn't even fully here, but already severe flooding is ravaging several cities in the country, especially in the North. Scientists say it is global…

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Opinion: Seven Reasons To Forgive Your Ex

by Eileen Barker It may surprise you to learn that one of the most effective tools -- especially in emotionally charged, high conflict divorces -- is forgiveness. Let's face…

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Opinion: I tell fellow Egyptians and fellow Americans it’s about us, not about them

by Mona Eltahawy When my fellow Americans ask me that tired question, "Why do they hate us?", my initial response is usually: "It's not about you." When a fellow Egyptian…

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Opinion: Society and the incorruptible physician

by Basil Fadipe A doctor is trained to save life, not take it. But somewhere along the line, segments of society ‘retrain’ him to take life either by inflicting…

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River Niger overflows its bank, floods Kogi – See Photos

by Stanley Azuakola Floods are ravaging several parts of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, displacing hundreds of people. Lokoja isn't the only affected place; several communities along the bank of…

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TICKER: Dog stands guard over deceased owner’s grave for six years

An extremely dedicated dog has continued to show its loyalty, keeping watch on its owner's grave six years after he passed away. Capitan, a German shepherd, reportedly ran away from…

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Opinion: CBN’s proposed N5000 note – good or bad?

by Abdullahi Aborode It is obvious to Nigerians of endowed reasoning capability, that the policy of devaluation and increase pump price of gasoline are wicked taxes imposed on the average Nigerians to…

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Opinion: The Royals Naked? I don’t really care

by Jessica Elgot The picture of a topless future Queen is not exactly a major French news story, where news reporting and celebrity gossip are kept much more strictly separate.…

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TICKER: William and Kate to sue Closer magazine in France

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have launched legal action for breach of privacy against the publishers of Closer magazine in France after it published topless pictures of Kate, St…

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Dele Momodu: “Extreme loyalty”, hatred of politics and 8 other lessons you should learn from Mike Adenuga

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, please permit me to celebrate the life of one of the most distinguished Africans in global business today. The story of Dr Mike Adenuga is…

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: 6 things Vic O is doing better than most upcoming artistes

by MI Abaga () entered our lives without apology last year. Barged right through our speakers and computer screens. A lot of people had a lot to say, but in…

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The Economist: Why Muslim anger won’t calm down

To outside eyes it is as bizarre as it is repellent. A single event, book, cartoon, film or teddy bear, which represents nothing but its originator, who may not even…

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“Nigerian leaders lack the creativity to tackle unemployment” – Gov. Fashola points fingers

by Akan Ido Governor Babatunde Fashola yesterday blamed the nation's unemployment woes on the lack of creativity on the part of its leaders. He said this at the graduation of…

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Shade Lawal: Abortion – A woman’s right to choose (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Last month, tweets about abortion swarmed my timeline on twitter. I aired my views on the issue at the time, but the limit of 140 characters made a comprehensive discourse…

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Temie Giwa: A silent National Assembly (YNaija FrontPage)

How can a multi millionaire understand the pressing plight of the average Nigerian when his or her life is so far removed from their reality? The uselessness of the federal…

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Former interior minister, Iheanacho, arrested over stolen petroleum products

by Akan Ido Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho, the former minister of interior was yesterday arrested over involvement in the hijack of a vessel allegedly carrying stolen petroleum products. The director general…

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Oil Wars: Three states battle over ‘Anambra oil’

by Stanley Azuakola The discovery of oil is the beginning of crisis. In recent years, there have been various court cases and exchange of words between some states as a…

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“Baaaaaad mama-jamma!” – Omotola covers TW

by Hauwa Gambo When the usually conservative editors of TW can't help the exclamations, then you know someone's doing something right. Omotola certainly is! Looking hot as ever, and busy…

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Nollywood stars party hard at Monalisa Chinda’s birthday (See Photos)

by Reuben Daba Nollywood star actress, Monalisa Chinda, celebrated her birthday on Thursday September 13th, in an event that had the stars turn out in their numbers, in addition to…

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$15m Ibori bribe: Chibuike Achigbu arrested by the EFCC

by Isi Esene The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday arrested Chibuike Achigbu, the Lagos businessman who last week claimed ownership of the $15m allegedly offered to the former…

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Federal roads will be fixed by 2013 – FG

by Stanley Azuakola If statements from government officials are anything to go by, then 2013 is going to be a fantastic year for Nigerians. A few months ago, President Jonathan…

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#GoldTicketGate: “Who are they to question me?” Tinubu lashes back at the PDP

by Isi Esene The former governor of Lagos State, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu maintained that he was invited by the US Democratic Party for the recently concluded Democratic National Convention…

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TICKER: Miracle: Missing woman found alive after spending 5 days in deep freezer

They always say if you can't find something, look in the fridge. A missing Tulsa, Oklahoma woman was found Wednesday alive after spending five days in a deep freezer, KJRH…

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TICKER: Rapist on the run caught after his girlfriend “likes” the police chief’s page on Facebook

Facebook's stock has risen pretty high, at least in the eyes of sheriffs in Tazewell County, Va., who were able to use the social media website to land a fugitive…

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