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TICKER: Man caught having sex with donkey in Enugu
A middle aged man, Anayochukwu Okarih, has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a donkey belonging to one Mrs Nnedi Moses of Umuhu, Eha-Amufu in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area…
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P is for Problem: See how 2face, 9ice, Tiwa Savage & (even!) Modenine flunked the word ‘penultimate’ (WATCH)
by Isi Esene A number of Nigerian celebrities were cornered at an event recently by the crew of Flytime TV to, uhm, throw more light on the English word: Penultimate.…
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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: I do not believe Nigeria will get better (YNaija Frontpage)
Last weekend was my first independence day as an unbeliever. Admitted, its 52nd anniversary is probably the worst time to admit this. However my reasoning is so obvious, I shouldn’t…
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“Don’t bottle it up”: Stella Damasus speaks against sexual abuse
by Akan Ido Actress and singer Stella Damasus-Aboderin intensified her fight against sexual molestation and all forms of abuse on Monday at a programme organised by her organisation, ADIVA. She…
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TICKER: Mubi Polytechnic shut down after murder of students
The Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa State in which over 20 students were killed by unidentified gunmen last night has been closed down and students asked to go home. Although, the…
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Over and out: Michael Ballack announces retirement from football
by 'Ifreke Inyang Former Bayern Munich and Chelsea midfielder, Michael Ballack, has announced his retirement from football. The former German international, confirmed his decision, via a statement from his lawyers,…
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It is finished: Bishop David Benenoch announces divorce – for “spiritual reasons”
by Akan Ido There are unconfirmed reports that the Founding Pastor of the Communion Church and the President Bishop of Communion Church Worldwide, Bishop David Benenoch has decided to divorce…
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TICKER: Man forgives girlfriend for tearing his scrotum with her teeth… then gets even
Despite the fact that his ex-girlfriend received a suspended jail sentence for nearly ripping off his testicles with her teeth, Martin Douglas decided to try and patch things up with her. A…
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TICKER: Teenager allegedly murders her baby seconds after birth
A 14-year-old is accused of choking her newborn to death while the baby was still attached to her by the umbilical cord. Cassidy Goodson of Lakeland, Fla., is charged with…
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Robbery is served: Cook arraigned in Lagos for allegedly stealing N15m jewellery
by Isi Esene Guy Kouton, a Beniniose cook employed at No. 19, Berla Visita Crescent, Banana Island, Lagos was yesterday arraigned before at Igbosere Magistrates' Court for stealing his employers…
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Come, sign on to the Y! Magazine #LondonIssue contest
by Isi Esene You already know that the Y! Magazine Issue 9 dubbed; the #LondonIssue, is out with long time @WajeMusic and @Omawumi fiercely gracing the front-cover. To allow our…
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Opinion: “My last words on the Arik Air and my iPad issue” – Omojuwa
My quest was never about hatred for anyone or any brand, it was about asking the system a question it was not used to being asked. Now that I have…
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Ladies: Yes, he wants to be corrected, and six other lies about guys
by Demola Rewaju Guys might like variety but if it’s the same chic every time, sex isn’t his biggest priority with her, loyalty is. There are some assumptions built over…
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TICKER: Yahoo! It’s a boy! Yahoo CEO, Marissa Mayer gives birth to boy
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer gave birth to a boy late Sunday, adding motherhood to her challenges as she tries to steer the struggling Internet company in a new direction. The…
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20 students lined up and killed by gunmen in Mubi, Adamawa
by Isi Esene At least 20 students have been reported shot in Mubi, Adamawa State by unknown gunmen. The incident reportedly happened late Monday night between the 10pm and 11am…
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TICKER: Explosion kills five in Maiduguri
An explosive devise targeted at the officers of the Joint Task Force, JTF, patrol vehicle by suspected Islamist sect members, Boko Haram, on Tuesday left Five persons dead in Lagos…
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The latest presidential gaffe: President Jonathan’s aides scramble to defend him over his Independence Day ‘lie’
by Stanley Azuakola President Goodluck Jonathan's Independence day speech is being panned by the media over a claim he made which has now been confirmed as false. In his speech,…
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“It rained the day I died” – An excerpt from Bonfire of the Gods, by Andrew Oki
Title: BONFIRES OF THE GODS Author: Andrew Eseimokumo Oki Genre: Fiction - Literary Publisher: GRIOTS LOUNGE ISBN: 978-978-922-479-1 Year: 2012 IT RAINED THE DAY I DIED. It was a kind…
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Femke becomes Funke: Killing a chicken or how I became no longer a fishtarian
Most Dutch meat eaters (and not just them!) would become instant vegetarians, had they have to do the killing personally. I try not to be too much of a hypocrite.…
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Matthew Kukah: Prof. Wangari Maathai: One year after
by Matthew Hassan Kukah She described her divorce aptly as a tornado, which passed through her house. For, in quick succession, she lost her job in the university, was disqualified…
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“He was a key figure in the Niger Delta struggle” – Minister of Niger Delta testifies against Okah in South African court
by Reuben Daba YNaija reported yesterday that the trial of ex-militant leader Henry Okah for the 2010 Independence Day bombings in Abuja opened on October 1 in Johannesburg, South Africa.…
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Truth or Myth? Statue of three Lagos elders causes accidents wherever it is placed
by Reuben Daba There's hardly a more controversial statue in Nigeria than that of the three white cap 'elders' statue in Lagos. Originally placed opposite Ojodu Berger bus stop at…
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No more honorary degrees for political office holders – Vice Chancellors’ Association
by Stanley Azuakola Nigerians have long complained about the indiscriminate awards of honorary degrees given to individuals with questionable track record, many times purely for financial reasons. Finally, universities are…
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Revenge for Farouk Gate? House of Reps to probe Otedola’s debt payment
by Stanley Azuakola Admittedly, the House of Representatives does not like Femi Otedola, the businessman who was the driving force behind the exposure and subsequent disgrace of one of its…
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Battle ready: Presidential guards’ brigade gets new battalion
by Stanley Azuakola Before yesterday, the presidential guards' brigade consisted of the 177 and 7 battalions. With the inauguration yesterday at the fore-court of the Presidential Villa of the newly…
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TICKER: US army general charged with sodomy, adultery, and other sex crimes
An Army brigadier general who served five combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan has been charged with forcible sodomy, multiple counts of adultery and having inappropriate relationships with several female…
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TICKER: Man sees wife kissing another man at party and loses it, ‘kills his two children, then self’
A hero Household Cavalry soldier, who with his horse Sefton survived one of the deadliest IRA attacks in central London 30 years ago, has been found dead alongside the bodies…
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TICKER: UK mother who was jailed for slapping her children is freed
A mother in her 30s who was jailed for slapping her children has been freed after a top judge said her actions were 'similar to than those of many loving…
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TICKER: Meet the teenage girl who has transformed herself into a living cartoon character – See (disturbing) Photos
With her enormous, glassy eyes, purple hair and coquettish pose, this girl could have stepped from the scene of a Japanese anime film. Anime fan Anastasiya Shpagina has transformed herself…
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TICKER: Life imitates art: Robocop invented so injured police officers could still work (PHOTOS)
US researchers are working on a real-life Robocop who would patrol the streets to combat crime - just like in the film. Injured policemen or soldiers will be wired up…
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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