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TICKER: Chimaroke Nnamani is not dead
Associates of a former governor of Enugu State, Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani, on Friday debunked rumours of his death. There has been anxiety since some blogs posted reports that Nnamani had…
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TICKER: Chimaroke Nnamani is not dead
Associates of a former governor of Enugu State, Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani, on Friday debunked rumours of his death. There has been anxiety since some blogs posted reports that Nnamani had…
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TICKER: Ibori transferred to maximum security prison
Convicted former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, has been transferred to a maximum-security prison, the Worcestershire Long Lartin Prison outside London. United Kingdom prison officials confirmed the transfer…
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TICKER: 4 dead and at least 11 injured after lightning causes fire in Thai disco
Four people have died and at least 11 were seriously injured after a fire broke out in the early hours of this morning at a Thai nightclub. Police are appealing…
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Opinion: Five things I wish I could tell my ex
by Pauline Gaines A friend and I, both divorced for several years, met for lunch a few days ago. Over our Chinese chicken salads, she told me she'd recently heard…
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TICKER: Offering time: Bishop says churches need to install bank card machines
A church service wouldn't be a church service without the sight of a collection plate or bag being passed down the aisles during a hymn. But such a method of…
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TICKER: The Real Wizkid: Child maths prodigy, 10, ‘with a brain like a calculator’ receives an A* in A-level statistics
While most teenagers are quivering with nerves when it comes to taking their maths A Level, Yasha Asley described it as easy peasy - and he was just seven years-old.…
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TICKER: That must have hurt: Chinese boy gets his head stuck in guard rail (See Photos)
It's anyone's guess how he ended up there. But however he did it, there was no going back for this unfortunate Chinese boy after he got his head firmly wedged…
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TICKER: Talk about lucky: Man gets ‘wrong’ lottery ticket, wins $1m
When a store clerk gave a Massachusetts man a different kind of scratch-off lottery ticket than he asked for, he didn't make a big deal about the mistake; he said…
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TICKER: Horrific: 22-year old jailed for birthing twins and dumping them in car trunk to die
An Iowa woman charged with killing her new-born twin daughters pleaded guilty on Thursday to two counts of second-degree murder. Jackie Burkle, 22, of Huxley, Iowa, was sentenced to 50…
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New business skills? The Life Sessions Academy has a training programme for you
by Doyin Jaiyesimi Small business owners can have better direction and know the "how's" to brand and business success as The Brand Alley Project emerges. The training is aimed…
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TICKER: Air France crew ask passengers to “chip in to buy fuel”
Passengers on an Air France flight were asked to 'chip in for fuel' after their plane was forced to land in the strife-torn Syrian capital Damascus. The jet from Paris…
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TICKER: “If I see you, I kill you” Swiss league player tells referee
A Swiss second division player has been banned for 10 league matches after telling the referee he would kill him after being sent off in a game. The Swiss Football…
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TICKER: Prisoner mails own severed finger to French Justice minister
An inmate in a French jail has mailed part of his own severed finger to the justice minister hoping the desperate gesture would help his plea to be moved to…
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TICKER: Nike’s “Gold Digging” t-shirt causes controversy
Nike has caused controversy by putting out t-shirts that remind you of the kinds of women who most men don’t want to have anything to do with. Remember the gold…
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TICKER: West Nile Virus: State of emergency declared in Dallas, Texas
The mayor of Dallas admitted that the city is searching for quick solutions to a recent outbreak of the West Nile Virus that has the city in a panic. A…
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TICKER: Who’s your daddy: Truck offering DNA tests storms New York City
There’s probably not a more parasitic and stereotypical television show than The Maury Povich Show. Povich is a parasite because he doesn’t offer any breadth or depth into who black people…
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TICKER: Is Rihanna defending Chris Brown during her interview with Oprah Winfrey?
It almost sounds like Rihanna is defending Chris Brown in her recent interview with Oprah Winfrey. During the interview, the singer opens up about the night during which Brown beat…
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TICKER: Facebook investors dump the stock, leading to an all-time low
Facebook stock has been dropping faster than Chad Johnson’s football career. The company’s shares took another painful decline this week as the ban on selling was lifted on early investors…
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TICKER: OMG: Man shoots 3-year old girl and calls her a “ho”
A man shot a three year old girl after calling her a “ho”, according to her mother. The argument began when the man allegedly yelled at Amyria Parham while she…
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Elnathan John: How to cope with stress in Nigeria
Most of us who were born in Nigeria, take a lot of things for granted. The kind…
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TICKER: Penn State sexual molestation: More charges to follow
Penn State's ousted university president is quietly awaiting a decision on whether he will face criminal prosecution in the Jerry Sandusky scandal while two former subordinates fight charges they tried…
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TICKER: Man uses Craigslist to find a dog for sex
Police arrested an Arizona man after he allegedly spent two months trying to set up a sexual encounter with a dog over Craigslist. What 47-year-old James Naylor didn't know is…
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WATCH: South African police kill 34 miners, injure dozens of others
Isi Esene Terrible news, in case you missed it. The South African police gunned down striking miners yesterday, killing 34 of the miners and wounding 78 others after failing to…
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PHOTOS: Instagram pictures of Psquare’s ‘Squareville’ mansion
by Isi Esene Peter Okoye, one half of African's hip-hop sensation, Psquare recently gave us an opportunity to take a look inside their 'Squareville Mansion' through photos he released on…
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TICKER: 3 members of Russian band Pussy Riot plead not guilty to hooliganism
Three members of the Russian punk rock band Pussy Riot pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of hooliganism after performing a song criticizing President Vladimir Putin in a Moscow church,…
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SNAPSHOT: Kim Kardashian goes to jail
by Isi Esene No, she was not thrown in jail for hoarding those assets (and, oh dear, why do you hate her so much?). Kim Kardashian wore the prison orange…
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Opinion: The EPL is back – Let’s run through the drama to come
by Onome Onodarho The wait is finally over. After three months the most exciting league in the world is back. August 18th is the beginning of a nine month rollercoaster…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Arsenal set to lose Alex Song after Van Persie’s (painful) departure
by Isi Esene Arsenal's coach, Arsene Wenger has hinted that Cameroonian defensive midfielder, Alex Song, might be the next player heading out of the club exit door. Arsenal fans were…
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WATCH: FCT Minister disregards court order, goes ahead with Mpape demolition
by Isi Esene The much touted rule of law which the President Goodluck Jonathan promised to observe during his election campaign was disregarded yesterday when the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja,…
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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