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Opinion: What to do when you don’t like your friend’s spouse-to-be
by Meredith Bodgas Saying "I hate your fiance" will do nothing more than put a rift in your friendship. It happens. Someone you think is great chooses to marry someone...…
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TICKER: Quebec Shooting: Man opens fire during victory rally for Premier-Elect, Pauline Marois
Parti Quebecois Leader Pauline Marois was rushed off stage during her victory speech Tuesday night after shots were fired. Montreal police tweeted that one person was killed and another critically…
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TICKER: Man throws acid on daughter’s face
A man threw acid in his daughter’s face in an attack that shocked her neighborhood. Jerome Lynch, a 69-year old man, accused his daughter of abusing him and attacked her…
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Poetry: How not to be the man of the house? ‘The Husband!’
by Bim Oguntunde-Phillip He struts his stuff through his personal fiefdom An empty little boy who's been given a big title! He knows of all the priviledges and demands every…
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TICKER: Confusion in Delta over bomb scare
Confusion enveloped the Delta State Cabinet Office, Asaba, where the office of the state’s Head of Service is located on Tuesday after the discovery of a package suspected to be…
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TICKER: Paris Jackson says she’s moving to Africa if Romney wins US election
Paris Jackson isn’t worried about being in a family that some would consider to be part of entertainment royalty. She gets on Twitter every day and tells the world what…
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TICKER: Toyota regains global top spot
Once again, Toyota Motor Corporation bounced back from safety recalls and natural disasters, selling 4.97 million vehicles globally in the first half of the year to retake its crown as…
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TICKER: Vengeance served hot: Woman shoots and beheads her rapist, displays man’s head in middle of village
A woman in Turkey has taught her rapist a lesson that he would probably never forget if he had something to remember it with. The woman, who is pregnant, shot…
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TICKER: Matter in limbo? $620,000 bribery scandal: Lawan reports to police again
For the third time in one week, embattled former fuel subsidy regime ad hoc committee chairman, Farouk Lawan, on Thursday, reported to the Force Headquarters. This is one of the…
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TICKER: Newswatch founders vow to tackle Jimoh Ibrahim
Founders of Newswatch magazine, Ray Ekpu, Dan Agbese, Soji Akinrinade and Yakubu Mohammed have vowed to challenge their alleged sacking by the Chairman and Chief Executive of the board, Dr.…
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TICKER: Man beats up pregnant neighbour
A 27-year old tenant, Ukwenya Innocent has been arraigned before an Apapa Magistrate’s Court, Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria, for allegedly beating up his neighbour’s pregnant wife, Jenifer Omini. The victim…
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TICKER: US Republican VP candidate once dated a black woman, who is an ex-convict
Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan apparently has a type when it comes to the women he spends his time with. Some think that his type happens to be black, but…
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TICKER: Kanye West ponders his use of swear words, “Stevie Wonder never had to use bitch to get his point across”
Grammy award winning producer/rapper Kanye West turned to his 8.4 million Twitter fans and revealed his personal struggle over using the controversial terms b*tch and n*gga in his music. In…
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Opinion: What Is your teen really doing at school?
by David Sack School should be a place of learning, socializing and self-discovery, but for some teens it is where lifelong problems with drugs and alcohol begin. It's back-to-school season…
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Patience Jonathan: “I can’t call to confirm her return… is she my mate?” – Spokesman
by Isi Esene The spokesman of the nation's first lady, Ayo Osinlu has expressed frustration over the barrage of questions directed at him over the unexplained absence of Mrs Patience…
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Opinion: So, Sanusi, what really is the big idea?
by Tolu Lawson I read through the statement by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mallam Lamido Sanusi, on the proposed currency restructuring. I noticed that his usual…
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TICKER: Up NEPA? Power generation maintains record high at 4203mw
Power generation in the country reached a record high of 4203.7 megawatts on Monday, according to figures from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). An analysis of power generated shows…
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TICKER: ‘5% of Nigerian couples suffer infertility’ – Experts
Experts have said that about five per cent of couples in Nigeria suffer infertility problems. Business Development Manager of a Fertility Centre, The Bridge Clinic, Daminda Onasanya made this disclosure,…
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Video: Waje’s soulful performance on Ndani
by Stanley Azuakola Ndani sessions are live recordings where talented artistes give vocal performances unassisted by any electronic amplification or studio assistance. Many Nigerian artistes have performed on Ndani sessions…
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TICKER: Voodoo Economics? N5,000 note will save economy N7bn yearly – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that the planned introduction of N5,000 note and coins in 2013 will save the economy N7 billion yearly. The CBN had two…
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TICKER: Kanye West raps about Kim Kardashian’s sex tape (LISTEN)
Kanye West is finally talking about Kim Kardashian's sex tape ... dropping a line about the infamous XXX video in his upcoming single ... and it's obvious Yeezy is damn…
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TICKER: Disquiet in Presidency over leak of first lady’s trip, some aides earmarked for dismissal
President Goodluck Jonathan is said to be angry about the leakage of information concerning the sickness of his wife, Patience. Investigations by our correspondent in Abuja on Tuesday indicated that…
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It’s the 8th commandment: Ilorin pastor jailed for stealing sheep
by Stanley Azuakola Oloruntoba Ibitoye has been sentenced to nine months imprisonment without the option of fine for stealing a sheep. An Ilorin Magistrate’s Court, Kwara State, presided over by…
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Top 10 lines in Michelle Obama’s Democratic Convention speech
by Mackenzie Weinger “And I didn’t think it was possible, but today, I love my husband even more than I did four years ago — even more than I did…
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Opinion: Body image and the mirror – To look or not to look?
by Vivian Diller It isn't about abstaining from eating or sex altogether. It's about learning to engage in these activities in a healthier way. Diet-conscious people -- and there are…
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Opinion: The President and the national conversation on media bias
by Ayo Olukotun To be sure, objectivity and absolute impartiality or detachment were always myths; self-serving myths in the opinion of some analysts which journalists employ to divert attention from…
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Senate moves against Jonathan, opposes ceding of Bakassi to Cameroun
by Isi Esene The Nigerian Upper Legislative House is taking a different position on the ceding of the Bakassi Peninsula to Cameroon, an agreement which was taken during the administration…
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TICKER: HOT? New no-orgasm sex called ‘karezza’
There's a curious new trend in couple therapy - sex without orgasms. Matt Cook says his sex life with his wife is better than ever, but he never wants to…
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Dr. Boyce: For the ladies – Three ways to avoid sexual tragedy
Imagine being broke, hungry and trying to get into your favorite restaurant. That’s how a man feels when he’s trying to have sex with you. I received some resistance after…
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She shines: Michelle Obama’s DNC 2012 speech #ForTheRecords
FULL TEXT OF THE SPEECH MADE BY THE FIRST LADY, MICHELLE OBAMA, ON TUESDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER 2012 AT THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. OBAMA: Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank…
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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
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- 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