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Hot Stuff: Kaha – ‘Loving You’
by Seyi Lawal Check out Kaha’s new track titled ‘Loving You’, it’s the first in a series of singles that will be released in the buildup to his 3rd Studio album.…
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The slap victim “is a fictitious person” – Oyedepo wins assault case
by Isi Esene The suit filed by Robert Igbinedion against the founder of the Living Faith Church, Bishop Oyedepo has been struck out by the Ogun State High Court sitting…
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“For four years my husband did not ‘sex me’” – Housewife tells court
by Isi Esene How do we report this with a straight face? The Customary court of Badagry got some bizarre marital revelations on Tuesday when Aderonke Akinyemi, a 38year old…
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I lose weight through rigorous sex – World’s heaviest woman
by Isi Esene They say too much of anything is bad, but for Pauline Potter, the world's heaviest woman, it just has to be all or nothing. The 46stone (292kg)…
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Akintunde Oyebode: Revolution 2.0 (YNaija FrontPage)
The lessons from Egypt were immense. It is now obvious that ordinary people can deliver extraordinary results. Whenever Wael Ghonim visits Nigeria, I will be honoured to buy him a…
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Hauwa Adbullahi-Booth: Life’s defining moments (30 Days, 30 Voices)
"My father once again beat me silly. He said to me ‘You are a Booth and we are strong confident people who face whatever situation we find ourselves in squarely."…
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I had the opportunity to win the Champions League at Chelsea cut short – Villas-Boas
by 'Ifreke Inyang Andre Villas-Boas has spoken out for the first time about being sacked at Chelsea, just eight months into the job. The new manager of London rivals, Tottenham…
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Another Facebook Casualty: TBN employee sacked after criticising bosses
by Chi Ibe Jonathan Rovetto, assistant station engineer of the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), was sacked recently following controversial comments he posted on his Facebook wall, which criticized the ministry’s…
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FG sets up Cassava Bread Development Fund
President Goodluck Jonathan has defied opposition from several quarters criticizing what they refer to as his fixation on popularizing locally produced foods like cassava bread and Abakiliki rice. The House…
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Sad: Psquare lose mum
by Hauwa Gambo The Okoyes have lost their mum, who passed on yesterday after a long illness. Fans will remember her from the Psquare Invasion album launch last year. There…
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#ThisShouldConcernYou: Laziness photo-contest – Decide which lazy picture is the most creative
Seyi Lawal Help decide the winner of ofilispeaks.com laziness photo-contest. The winner gets $300 (or a blackberry 9930) while the runner up gets $200 (or an Amazon Kindle fire). All you have…
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Routine stuff: Patience Jonathan is now a Permanent Secretary in Bayelsa
by Isi Esene Many observers expressed disbelief yesterday when the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, was named among the new set of permanent secretaries appointed in Bayelsa State. Several commentators…
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Study: Pill to prevent HIV produces some results
by Chi Ibe The findings of three major studies in Africa recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine, show different results as trials examining the use of anti-retroviral…
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D-I-Y Louboutins? Women are painting their soles red
by Doyin Jaiyesimi You know the deal: donning the iconic Christian Louboutin red sole is a badge of honour. So some women have decided to get it at all costs.…
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Opinion: Why Moms and Daughters Can Never Really Be Friends
by Peggy Drexler Be honest: What mother-daughter pair among us hasn't watched reruns of Gilmore Girls (or the more current tween smash Pretty Little Liars) and wished -- at least…
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Opinion: 2012 subsidy wars: So far, how far?
by IK Muo The year 2012 started for Nigerians on the wrong footing as President Jonathan gave us a poisoned chalice as New Year gift. The shock and angst across…
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Cut, cut: Uncircumcised babies are prone to infections
by Isi Esene Does your baby have UTI? Ok, I knew you’d ask what UTI is. It’s Urinary Tract Infection, a disease tough to recognise in babies because they typically…
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Opinion: NYSC – Then, Now and Henceforth
by Chidi Amuta In a foiled state, institutions established to reaffirm national solidity and integration can at best be caricatures or at worst monuments of collective self -delusion. This looks…
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Opinion: Nigeria – Towards economic diversification
by Kayode Oluwa The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development tagged Rio+ 20, took place from June 20 – 22, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The conference, which was attended…
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Picture Perfect: Kris Humphries gets ready for messy Kim Kardashian divorce
by Isi Esene Yes, we're through with Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, and it's back to the familiar: Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian. Kris Humphries is prepared to do anything…
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You go, girl! Senate confirms Aloma Mukhtar as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria
by Isi Esene The Nigerian Senate has on Wednesday confirmed Justice Aloma Muktar as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). She becomes the first female CJN. She is to…
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An evening of spontinism: See Photos from the urban and digital art exhibition, IVIE
OZ What: Lizaad Presents IVIE, an exploration of spontinism. Where: Get Arena Lekki Lagos. When: 07-07-12. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa.
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Yeni Kuti, Niyi Osundare, Jimi Agbaje & others at the Save Nigeria Group ‘State of the Nation’ Lecture – See Photos
What: SNG, State of the Nation Lecture. Topic: Why we no longer blush; corruption as grand commander of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Where: Sheraton Hotel Ikeja, Lagos. When: 09-07-12.…
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It’s all Wole Soyinka! See Photos from the celebration of the legend at Terra Culture
What: A Harvest with Soyinka - a celebration of drama sketches and play written by the Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka. Where: Terra Kulture, Victoria Island. When: 08-07-12. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa.…
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And another one! FG promises power in four weeks
by Isi Esene There’s a new deadline in operation in the power sector. The Vice President, Namadi Sambo, has directed that all challenges plaguing the transmission and distribution of electricity…
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“Christians must accept Islam or they will never have peace” – Boko Haram
by Isi Esene The Islamic sect, Boko Haram, has described the declaration by the National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, that he is in dialogue with the leadership of its sect…
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They do this in Russia: The 6th Annual Stiletto Race – WATCH
by Chi Ibe Women running as quickly as possible in high heels - it's the perfect combination of danger and stilettos. Dozens of Russian runners have swapped sneakers for stilettos…
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Sony’s serious: R.Kelly and Chris Brown join Usher in releasing new albums in Nigeria
by Seyi lawal Sony Music and MComm Africa has now made it possible for Nigerian music fans to join other music lovers across the world, to enjoy superb music from…
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Oluwaseun Fakuade: Women – Towering Strength (30 Days, 30 Voices)
"When a woman rises up in glory, her energy is magnetic and her sense of possibility contagious" ~ Marianne Williamson Women! Women!! Women!!! What is the world without them? They…
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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
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