Wenger promises that young(er) players will have their chance next season

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Arsene Wenger has promised the emerging youngsters at Arsenal, that they will get their chance this season. The Frenchman is renowed for creating superstars from relatively unknown players, and he says he hasn’t abandoned his principles. “We have some young players who are already experienced, for example if I tell you Alex... Read More

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July 28, 2012

“I did not expect it” – Bayelsa Speaker breaks silence on impeachment

by Adeniyi Abdul Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Kombowei Benson has spoken out about his impeachment, revealing that he was caught by surprise. Benson had been impeached in June by a group of lawmakers led by his former Deputy Speaker,Mr. Fini Angaye. The impeachment had been so controversial it led to anti-riot... Read More

bayelsa state, House of Assembly, Impeachment, nigeria, Politics

July 28, 2012

Dele Momodu: An epitaph for President Atta Mills

by Dele Momodu Fellow Africans, please permit me to pay this special tribute to our departed hero, a great son of Africa, world scholar, seasoned administrator, experienced politician, humble and transparently honest leader, eloquent and articulate speaker, decent manager of men and resources, respectable and respected statesman, father of the nation and above all a God-fearing soul, Professor John Evans Fifi Atta Mills... Read More

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July 28, 2012

Open Letter: PDP youth vow to take Nigeria to the promised land

by Stanley Azuakola Youths in the Peoples Democratic Party under the aegis of the ‘PDP Youth Circuit’ have written a public letter to youths in other political parties as well as “Social Network Political Activists (SNEPA).” Their message was simple: “We have already decided where we want our country to go. We will take our... Read More

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July 28, 2012

WATCH: Comedian Dane Cook jokes about #AuroraShooting on stage

by Adeniyi Abdul In a very bad case of putting one’s foot in one’s mouth, Comedian Dane Cook made a joke about the Aurora theater shooting during a recent set. Taking to the stage at the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles on Thursday night, exactly one week after the shooting, Cook joked about how the... Read More

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July 28, 2012

#TheBeautySpot: Top 5 summer nail trends you should try

by Doyin Jaiyesimi So what are you waiting for ladies. Head to the nail studio and give your nails that well-deserved manicure. Did you know that your nails can be a stand-alone fashion statement? Say good bye to the same old boring manicure you do every week at the nail studio and add a bit... Read More

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July 28, 2012

“Look at the Queen’s glorious frown!” – Check out the top 10 Olympics Opening Ceremony tweets

The 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony finally took place last night in grand fashion. With a ceremony masterminded by director Danny Boyle and appearances from everyone from Paul McCartney to Lord Voldemort, the buzz on Twitter was imaginably high. Check out the top 10 tweets from around the world below. @thomastowell: ‘Really? This is it?’... Read More

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July 28, 2012

Dame of Peace: Patience Jonathan re-elected as president of AFLPM

by Stanley Azuakola These are sweet times for Nigeria’s first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan. Still basking in the euphoria of having an Abuja street named after her, as well as her appointment as permanent secretary in Bayelsa State, Dame Jonathan added another feather to her headgear in Abuja on Friday. This time, it was from... Read More

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July 28, 2012

Schooled in violence: Anti-bomb squad on standby as candidates take UNN post-UTME test

by Isi Esene The University of Nigeria, Nsukka on Friday conducted its post-UTME test under tight security which included an anti-bomb squard. This is taking place after the university authorities cancelled the exercise conducted in June midway due to allegations of leaked questions. The re-scheduled test was conducted under unusually high security with the restriction... Read More

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July 28, 2012

The story behind the shocking video of 9-year-old boy violently attacking toddlers

by Adeniyi Abdul It is highly unlikely that when authorities at the Kiddie City Childcare Centre in Vicksburg, Mississippi had surveillance cameras installed, they expected to record any footage beyond infants falling while chasing after toys, or perhaps someone breaking in after everyone had left. Unfortunately the footage attached to this post which was recorded... Read More

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July 28, 2012

#ABetterYou: 10 Ways to overcome workplace procrastination

by Towanna Freeman Everyone has one form of procrastination or another. The worst place for procrastination to happen is easily the workplace. With several people depending on one person to get something done, procrastination slows down the process as a whole and delays your company’s ability to make good on certain deliverables in the promised... Read More

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July 28, 2012

Temie Giwa: Information is the light we need (YNaija Frontpage)

An election does not a democracy make… Once you know the truth, everything else follows. Information is a powerful tool. It generally leads to knowledge, and knowledge improves and illuminates our lives. Consider the recent “Arab Spring” that re-arranged the entire political landscape of the Middle East, it was possible due to the unprecedented access... Read More

July 28, 2012

Finally: Quack doctor arrested for using dodgy buttocks injections causing woman’s death

by Isi Esene Oneal Morris, a quack cosmetic doctor, was on Thursday arrested in Florida for fatally injecting one of her clients, Shatarka Nuby with unknown substances. (S)He had for months being on the run from the law after discovering the result of his action. Oneal, a man who identifies as a woman, was found... Read More

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July 28, 2012

Throwback Hit: ‘Thong song’ by Sisqo

by Doyin Jaiyesimi The song may not have made much sense but it was nonetheless a hit back in 2000. His career may have gone down-hill afterwards but ‘Thong Song’ still remains as one of the big hits of the millennium. Enjoy the song here [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oai1V7kaFBk]

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July 28, 2012

Funlola Oladele: Life is a lesson, God is my teacher (30 Days, 30 Voices)

When I was much younger (sigh I miss those days) my dad wanted to send my brother and me to learn about the other side of life. No…we were not spoilt kids. In his words, he just wanted us to learn that life is not always a bed of roses. Well that lesson I... Read More

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July 28, 2012

“The sun will rise from the west before I return to PDP” – Gov. Al-Makura

by Isi Esene The dream of the Nasarawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party to have Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura back in its fold might yet remain an unfulfilled fantasy. The governor, who dumped the PDP to join the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) and went on to pull one of the biggest... Read More

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July 28, 2012

WATCH: Funke Akindele talks her husband, Jenifa and more

by Adeniyi Abdul Actress, writer, producer, and Y! Magazine cover girl Funke Akindele talks candidly in this new interview with TelAfric TV about various things ranging from her acting career to marriage plans. “No no no no,” she said, when asked if she’d ever regretted not practicing law. “I’ve always wanted to be an actress,... Read More

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July 28, 2012

Opinion: Eat for Happiness – 5 Rules

by Drew Ramsey In my practice of psychiatric medicine, I spend every day treating patients so that their master mood regulator — the brain — will get more of what it needs to be strong, healthy, and happy. But when I meet new patients, I know that the way most of them eat — the... Read More

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July 28, 2012

Photos: Bruno mars splurges on new LA Mansion

by Doyin Jaiyesimi Singer and Grammy award winner, Bruno Mars, recently purchased a stylish and luxurious house in Los Angeles. The house, which was bought through a Los Angeles-based blind trust allegedly connected to Bruno Mars is a single-story Hollywood Regency-style residence which has 3 bedrooms and 3.5 recently renovated restrooms. The view from the... Read More

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July 28, 2012

Opinion: Why Michael Phelps’ abs matter (and other Olympic theories)

by Lucy Danziger When the Olympics begin, I notice that suddenly the parks are fuller, the gyms are packed and all of us seem more inspired to work out. I have a couple of theories as to why this happens. Theory Number 1: What I like to call The Biggest Loser Effect. This is when... Read More

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July 27, 2012

Something New: DJ Perez Feat. Real B – Insane (Party Song)

by ‘Ifreke Inyang DJ Perez’s latest effort, is a duet with Real B and it is titled ‘Insane’. It is another single off the ‘If I ever Happen’ mixtape that will drop soon. It is yet another one for the clubs and parties. DJ Perez is a Nigerian DJ based in Ghana. Perez is basically... Read More

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July 27, 2012

Madonna booed by French fans over short performance

by Isi Esene Madonna got the other side of the famous French hospitality after abruptly ending her show after just eight songs at the Olympia Theatre in Paris. The whole performance lasted only 45 minute. Many fans protested the brevity of her performance and showed their displeasure by yelling “salope” — an expletive meaning “slut”... Read More

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July 27, 2012

Opinion: The bad example from the Nigerian Bar Association

by Azuka Onwuka Lawyers call themselves learned men. They take pride in that. Other professions don’t like that self-proclaimed laurel, but there is nothing they can do about it. During the dark days of military dictatorship in Nigeria, the most vociferous advocates of democracy and human rights in the country had, predictably, been the lawyers.... Read More

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July 27, 2012

“Habitual offender” rapes 95-year-old grandmother

by Isi Esene A serial offender in Johannesburg has been accused of raping a 94-year-old grandmother in her home in KwaSwayimane, Johannesburg, South Africa. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the suspect was one of the prisoners who benefited from the special state pardon recently granted by President Jacob Zuma. There has been a... Read More

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July 27, 2012

Revolutionary: Abuse your positions and go to jail – Kogi governor warns appointees

by Isi Esene The Kogi State Governor, Idris Wada, has warned the state’s newly sworn-in commissioners not to abuse their positions or he would not hesitate to hand them over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for prosecution. He gave this warning yesterday during the swearing-in ceremony of 18 commissioners and 25 special... Read More

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July 27, 2012

Port-Harcourt: An Outpost city

by Emmanuel Iduma From this standpoint of history we can imagine a coming history, when Port Harcourt is described as the outpost of Nigeria’s literature. I believe it was in Port Hacourt, in the early 90s, that I entered the world of books. My father, at that time a Travelling Secretary with the Scripture Union,... Read More

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July 27, 2012

Love turned lethal: Nurse baths praying boyfriend with acid (GRAPHIC PHOTO)

by Isi Esene Nursing is perceived the world over as a caring profession, but Dorothy Nkanu wasn’t any close to caring when she poured a bucket of acid on her lover, Edmund Educhukwu. Nkanu had accused Educhukwu of cheating, and planning to dump her for another woman. The victim said he tried to assuage her... Read More

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July 27, 2012

Post-election: Edo cults clash, claim six lives

by Isi Esene There seems to be a post-election crisis brewing in Edo State as rival cult groups are attacking each other over money allegedly disbursed to them by an unidentified politician in the state to utilize their notoriety in his favour during the elections. At the last count, six people have been reported killed... Read More

cult, Edo state, elections, Politics, UBTH, UNIBEN

July 27, 2012

Chinonso Ogbogu: My prayer point – May you learn until you die… Amen (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Few months into my national service year some years back, I did a proposal to NYSC (National Youth Service Corp) to train some corps members on how to successfully express their entrepreneurial spirits and write a salable business plan for their business ideas. Fortunately, after series of meetings, the proposal was gladly approved and... Read More

30 Days, 30 voices, Chinonso Ogbogu, nysc, potential

July 27, 2012

Just terrible: Two men arrested with human head in Abuja (Reader Discretion)

by Stanley Azuakola You hear and read these things daily – but to actually see photos to prove them? Just awful. The State Security Services (SSS) has apprehended two suspected ritualists John Yakubu, 25, and Ishaya Dakulung, 30, with a human head following a tip off. They were arrested along A.Y.A junction of Asokoro District,... Read More

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