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Happy 52nd Independence Nigeria!
Some of us remember the days when Nigeria's Independence anniversary celebrations felt like Christmas, New Years and Easter all rolled into one -- the flag-waving school children, the competitive march-pasts,…
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TICKER: Female prison officer, 36, had a secret affair with 20-year-old murderer
A prison officer had an affair with a brutal knife murderer nearly half her age at a notorious young offenders institution. The two-month fling between Krista Rees, 36, and Tobi…
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TICKER: Judge throws out death sentence for inmate who killed his rapists
A state judge tossed out the death sentence for TerranceWilliams, a convicted killer who was facing lethal injection for murdering two of his rapists. The judge tossed the death sentence just five…
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TICKER: Snooze, you lose: Alleged burglars caught after nap
Who needs Superman when you have the Sandman? In this case, a cup of coffee could have changed everything for two accused criminals. Police found the suspected burglars after waking…
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TICKER: Pizza delivery boy admits raping woman because he ‘was feeling horny’
The teen pizza delivery boy accused of raping an upper West Side woman as her 7-year-old daughter slept in the bed beside her is being held without bail after admitting…
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TICKER: Wickedness: Man ties up son and leaves him in forest to die, reports son missing (PHOTOS)
This little boy was found yesterday morning (29th Sept 2012) inside bush near a river in Okpuno Awka crying by the community security service during the sanitation exercise. His legs…
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TICKER: “It’s my daughter, I can do what I want” Mom admits stabbing girl for coming home late
A Canadian mom admitted to stabbing her daughter repeatedly with a kitchen knife for coming home late. Johra Kaleki’s attorney said she was mentally distraught when she callously told the…
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TICKER: Oh really? Jonathan is winning the fight against corruption – President Jonathan’s aide (WATCH)
Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Research, Documentation and Strategy, Mr. Douglas Oronto today made an appraisal of the Jonathan led administration’s fight against corruption. Mr. Oronto said the…
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WATCH: Marriage proposal gets off on a rocky start (Funny)
They may have gotten off to a rocky start, but in the end, she said yes. A man uploaded a video to Vimeo on Thursday showing himself proposing to his…
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TICKER: IGP guarantees adequate security at independence celebration
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Abubakar has assured Nigerians of adequate security during the nation’s 52nd independence anniversary celebration. The IGP said that Policemen, in collaboration with other security…
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TICKER: Meet the 100-year-old cyclist who aims to set 100km record
Robert Marchand, a former fireman and boxing enthusiast from Paris, has been training every day for months in hopes of crossing the finish line in less than five hours. At…
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On the offence: Army explains why it attacked Boko Haram stronghold in Kaduna
by Isi Esene A Nigerian Army joint force today released a statement giving reasons for launching a pre-emptive strike on suspected militants at Gaskiya area of Zaria, Kaduna today. According…
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#IndependenceDay: President Jonathan to address the nation tomorrow
by Isi Esene As part of activities to mark Nigeria's 52nd Independence from colonial rule, President Goodluck Jonathan will tomorrow address the nation by 7am tomorrow. This bit was disclosed…
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TICKER: “I believe my daughter was sold” – Mother of missing 2-year-old
When a two-year old girl disappears without anyone knowing what happened, your heart sinks to the bottom of your chest. Bianca Jones disappeared recently, with her 32-year old father being…
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TICKER: Trial begins for bus driver who killed 15 after falling asleep at the wheel
Ophadell Williams is now on trial for his life. The bus driver is being charged for his role in a crash that killed 15 people when he fell asleep…
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TICKER: Bishops outraged by image portraying Neymar as Jesus Christ (See Photo)
The Brazilian National Bishops Confederation (CNBB) has criticised Placar magazine for bearing a photograph of Neymar being crucified in the same way as Jesus Christ. Placar, which has become one…
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TICKER: Man with ax attacks daycare in China, kills 3 kids
A man with an ax attacked children at a daycare center in southwestern China, killing three and injuring 13 others. The official Xinhua News Agency said the man in Guangxi…
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TICKER: Muslim rage hits Bangladesh: Muslims attack Buddhist temples, homes over Quran Facebook photo
Thousands of Bangladeshi Muslims angry over an alleged derogatory photo of the Islamic holy book Quran on Facebook set fires in at least 10 Buddhist temples and 40 homes near…
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SNAPSHOT: Does this baby know something about this man’s fate?
by Chi Ibe "Put me down! Put me down! You've lost this election! Put me down!" the baby in the picture seems to be saying. US Republican presidential candidate, former…
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Opinion: 3 proven ways to stop your spouse from cheating
by Melissa Chapman Stock Image So without further ado, here are three tips to help you cheat-proof your marriage. If nothing else they're worth reading, because once that trust is…
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Pushing too hard? Justin Bieber falls ill on stage and throws up twice (WATCH)
by Isi Esene The endemic Bieber fever among teens the world over finally caught up with him at a concert in Glendal, Arizona on Saturday as he threw up…
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TICKER: FBI says Abdulmutallab’s bomb didn’t explode because of dirty underwear
Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab may have failed to blow up an airliner on Christmas Day 2009 because he didn't change his underwear. The Nigerian man allegedly wore the explosive underwear for…
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Concerns rise over Seriake Dickson’s health as he prolongs UK trip
by Isi Esene The health condition of Nigeria's public officers have continued to be an issue of interest with speculation currently making the rounds that the Bayelsa State governor, Seriake…
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Explosions in Kaduna, as grenade kill Sunday School boy in Nairobi, Kenya
by Isi Esene The Joint Military Task Force on Sunday morning shot and killed two suspected Boko Haram militants who were suspected to be planning an attack on some churches…
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“Why I needed to slim down a bit” – Dr. Sid
by Isi Esene Dr. Sid let's the cat out of the bag in this Factory 78 interview on why he found it necessary to shed some weight and refocus his…
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Eye on Ondo: “My party is 70 per cent on ground in the state” – Gov. Mimiko
by Isi Esene The Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko, has expressed his confidence in emerging victorious in the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in the state. The governor reportedly made this known…
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“Men of God harrass me sexually,” says Tope Alabi, “You better name names,” responds PFN
by Isi Esene Tope Alabi, the hugely popular contemporary gospel singer recently granted an interview revealing that she gets hit on by many pastors who make sexual advances towards her.…
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Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: My 18-year-old brother and an unforgettable journey (YNaija Frontpage)
He got to the airport and you and I know that in times like that, getting a ticket is more the preserve of the ‘big men’ who are able to…
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Otto Orondaam: Paving the way for the future…It begins with you (30 Days, 30 Voices)
We should count ourselves really opportune if we can read this message because millions of people can not. Several times, we try not to care about those less privileged than…
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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