“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 role of acting first lady of the federation, saying she is not interested in the job, as she is loyal to her boss, Dame Patience... Read More

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September 15, 2012

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 on October 13. N22 million worth of motivation. The Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf announced that if the Lone Star beats the Super Eagles in the return leg... Read More

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September 15, 2012

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 contents were suspected to have been siphoned illegally at Adogo in Ajaokuta, and Osara in Okehi LGA. Three of the trucks were set on fire... Read More

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September 15, 2012

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 warming; city planners say it is the poor drainage systems in our cities; and now you can add a third view: the massive flooding tormenting... Read More

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September 15, 2012

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 it — it’s hard to end a marriage without some degree of anger, resentment, disappointment or guilt creeping in. In the old days, it was... Read More

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September 15, 2012

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 wants to talk about hating the US, I flip that response on its head and tell her: “It’s not about America – it’s about you.”... Read More

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September 15, 2012

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 such last act without which death would not have occured (euthanasia) or assisting the victim in inflicting that last act himself (assisted suicide). Negotiating society... Read More

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September 15, 2012

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 the River Niger in Ibaji, Ajaokuta, Ofu, Idah and Omala Local Government Areas were also affected. According to the Kogi commissioner for environment, Abdulrahman Wuya,... Read More

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September 15, 2012

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 home after its owner, Miguel Guzman, died in 2006. A week later, the Guzman family found the dog sitting by his grave in central Argentina.... Read More

September 15, 2012

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 cater for the greed and avarice of the few at the corridors of power. It’s been an ongoing debate for a while now and a... Read More

September 15, 2012

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. But what the French are fascinated by is the outraged reaction of the protective British to the pictures of the Duchess, on a private holiday with... Read More

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September 15, 2012

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 James’s Palace has confirmed. The royal couple reacted with “anger and disbelief” after the pictures began circulating late on Thursday night. Their treatment was compared... Read More

September 15, 2012

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 one that fascinates me because of its twists and turns. Since 1991, when I first encountered this spirit, as I like to describe him, he... Read More

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September 15, 2012

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

by MI Abaga (www.miabaga.com) 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 the midst of the dust and flying fists, I had a revelation, viz: Vic o is either a a very clever genius… or maybe not.... Read More

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September 15, 2012

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 be American, sparks lethal outbursts of mass protest. What, to prejudiced Westerners, could better exemplify Muslim backwardness and depravity? The latest bloody furore was provoked... Read More

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September 15, 2012

“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 the first set of health volunteers, under the state Health Volunteers’ Scheme at Alausa, Ikeja. Fashola said the curriculum used in teaching in the nation’s... Read More

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September 15, 2012

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 almost impossible. Thus, when I got the invitation from YNaija to feature in ‘30days, 30 voices’; I knew it was a perfectopportunity for me to... Read More

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September 15, 2012

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 legislative body is best explained by the fact that most people don’t even bother to write about it. It enjoys the incredible gift of being... Read More

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September 15, 2012

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 of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi said the agency traced the path of the said petroleum products to the Integrated... Read More

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September 15, 2012

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 result of oil. The most famous cases involve that between Rivers and Akwa Ibom, as well as that between Akwa Ibom and Cross River. Now,... Read More

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September 15, 2012

“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 from Last Flight to Abuja to Amina and her new reality show, the woman back from Jamaica is the new cover-girl. We approve!

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September 15, 2012

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 attendance by friends, family, and well wishers. The event held at the Grotto Lounge & Bar, Victoria Island, Lagos. There to celebrate the beautiful actress on her... Read More

September 15, 2012

$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 EFCC chairman, Nuhu Ribadu by the former governor of Delta State, James Ibori. The businessman who is said to be a major player in the... Read More

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September 15, 2012

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 had promised that by 2013, Nigerians would begin to see the fruits of his efforts; now the minister of Works, Mike Onolememen, has assured that... Read More

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September 15, 2012

#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 (DNC) in Charlotte, North Carolina. He said this in Lagos on his arrival from a foreign trip. According to the leader of the opposition Action... Read More

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September 14, 2012

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 reports. Theresa Christian, 59, had not been seen or heard from since Saturday, her family says. Calling and knocking on her door produced no response,... Read More

September 14, 2012

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 sex offender. Authorities arrested Dyllan Otto Naecher, a 29 year old white male from Maryland, for failing to register as a sex offender while in... Read More

September 14, 2012

TICKER: Meet Zeus, the world’s tallest dog

The tallest dog living is ‘Zeus’ a Great Dane measuring 44 inches tall. He is owned by Denise Doorlag and her family, of Otsego, Michigan, USA. A Great Dane from Michigan is doggone tall. The Guinness World Records 2013 book published Thursday recognizes Zeus of Otsego, Mich., as the world’s Tallest Dog. The 3-year-old measures... Read More

September 14, 2012

TICKER: Rapist who fled from trial is finally sentenced to 99 years imprisonment

On Thursday, in Liberty, Texas, a man who had been on the run for two weeks because he fled his trial before conviction was told his fate for his part in a group rape on an 11 year old Texas girl. The judge formally sentenced Eric McGowen to 99 years in prison without parole. The... Read More

September 14, 2012

TICKER: West Nile virus plagues U.S., claims 118 lives and causes 1,405 chronic illnesses

Health officials are proclaiming this year to be the worst for West Nile deaths and chronic illnesses. While there is no guaranteed method to prevent West Nile infections, here are some suggestions that should assist you in fighting off bites from mosquitos that may be carrying the West Nile virus: 1) Apply insect repellent to exposed skin. 2) Spray... Read More

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