Heartbreaking story: How gunmen massacred innocent Yobe students – Commissioner

by Akan Ido The Yobe Governor, Ibrahim Gaidam has ordered that all secondary schools in the state be closed down from Monday, July 8 till September when the new academic session commences. The governor gave this directive after visiting the Government Secondary School, Mamudo where over twenty of the students were gruesomely murdered. Reports say a... Read More

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July 7, 2013

WTH! Man arrested the second time for having sex with same horse (PICTURED)

by Rachel Ogbu A man in Hidalgo County, Texas has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a horse. This would be the second time 43-year-old Cirilo Castillo has had intercourse with the same horse. He was arrested in January 2012 and got out of jail in April 2012 but then was caught again after... Read More

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July 7, 2013

Terrible: Vigilante kills MTN staff, student in Ogun

by Akan Ido Men of the Vigilante Service of Ogun State reportedly shot dead Moruf Raji, a student of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic and Akeem Usman, a staff of Telecommunications giant, MTN in the early hours of Sunday. The vigilante men were said to have killed the victims while chasing suspected armed robbers. Reports say... Read More

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July 7, 2013

Just terrible: PE teacher, 31, had sex with 14-year-old girl on school premises

by Chi Ibe A 31-year-old PE teacher has been accused of having sex with a 14-year-old girl in the primary school building. Glyn Thompson appeared in a UK court faced five charges of sexual assault with penetration. It was not a one time off incident, Thompson was said to have groomed the girl, who he had... Read More

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July 7, 2013

Nigeria ranks 120th out of 142 on innovation index, Switzerland leads the pack

by Rachel Ogbu Nigeria has ranked 19th in Africa and 120 out of 142 countries on the 2013 Global Innovation Index, which measured countries’ innovation capabilities and how they drove economic growth and prosperity. Other African countries on the list includes Mauritius, South Africa and Uganda taking the first, second and third positions respectively. On... Read More

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July 7, 2013

Officially Savage! Tiwa, MAVIN first lady like you’ve NEVER seen her before (LOOK)

by Isi Esene MAVIN first lady, Tiwa Savage was her ever sparkling self as she rocked a well-tailored Pantsuit to the Miss Nigeria Beauty Pageant which took place yesterday at the Intercontinental Hotel, V.I, Lagos. The singer wore a Christian Louboutin shoe to go with the outfit made by Bridget Awosika. We simply can’t get enough... Read More

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July 7, 2013

SK Johnson: But really, what’s in a name? (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Once upon a time, I used to be known as something very different. Well, I used to be something (many things, really) very different, but that’s just part of the whole story. I’m not gonna reveal that here, (because, then, what would be the point of the whole journey of which I’m writing about?) but... Read More

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July 7, 2013

CLICK: Get a taste of what to come on Maltina Dance All 7 (WATCH)

by Isi Esene It was indeed a breathtaking spectacle recently at the atrium of the Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island Lagos when unsuspecting movie goers, shop owners and shoppers alike witnessed the sudden emergence of a group of colorfully dressed dancers who delighted them with dexterous dance moves. The dancers gave a sublime performance depicting dance... Read More

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July 7, 2013

Been there, done that: Tiwa Savage promotes album with SEXY T-shirt (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu In case you all haven’t heard, singer Tiwa Savage has dropped her debut album, ‘Once upon a time’ and she’s got a t-shirt to prove it. So Savage can now say with confident, she’s been there, done that and yep, got a t-shirt. [READ: Are you ready? Tiwa Savage’s ‘Once Upon a... Read More

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July 7, 2013

Asiana Airline crash: “I saw people fall out” – Survivor narrates ordeal as 2 Chinese teenagers are confirmed dead

by Akan Ido A survivor of the San Francisco plane crash has described seeing flight attendants flung out of the plane as the tail broke off the Asiana Boeing 777 aircraft. Two people have been confirmed dead in the crash and many passengers who were previously unaccounted for have been found. The flight which was... Read More

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July 7, 2013

“It is not rape”: How I had sex with a 15-year-old girl in church – Bishop Chibuike Nwabueze

by Isi Esene Bishop Chibuike Nwabueze has blamed the devil for his alleged rape of a 15-year-old girl after ministering at the Calvary Army Ministry, Rumuoji Eneka in Obio Akpor local government area of Rivers state. He said he did not rape the girl explaining that what happened between them was consensual. According to him, the... Read More

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July 7, 2013

Femi Aribisala: Pastor Paul’s manipulative ‘witchcraft’

by Femi Aribisala The gentleman doth protest too much, methinks! The same Paul who says he would rather die than collect money now reveals he “robs” others of their money. Have you noticed that the primary business of pastors is the collection of money? Every manipulative trick in the book is used to do... Read More

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July 7, 2013

We’re searching for Fashola’s successor – ACN

by Isi Esene The Publicity Secretary of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Lagos state, Joe Igbokwe has denied reports that the former governor of Lagos, Bola Tinubu has perfected plans to impose his wife, Oluremi on the party as the next governor of the state. Igbokwe said the reports are a mere fabrication... Read More

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July 7, 2013

The issue of job creation keeps me awake at night – Okonjo-Iweala

by Rachel Ogbu The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is really concerned about unemployment rate in the country to the point she’s said she can’t sleep at night. On Friday, Okonjo-Iweala was in Lagos to inspect an Omatek Nigeria ultramodern Information and Communications Technology factory. “According to the National... Read More

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July 7, 2013

How I got food for abducted Supreme Court Justice’s wife in our hideout – Suspected kidnapper (PICTURED)

by Rachel Ogbu One of the suspects involved in the kidnapping the wife, daughter and driver of a justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Bode Rhodes-Vivour, in May has confessed that he was ignorant of the people who were abducted but only fed them as directed by the kidnappers. “They brought them to the house,... Read More

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July 7, 2013

Police intensify search for kidnapped NYSC corps members

by Rachel Ogbu Police are still searing for the three corps members who were abducted from their lodge in Ogonokom, Abua/Odual Local Government Area on June 29, 2013. Corps members Ogochi Martins, Chijioke Richard and Esther Nwachukwu were abducted in the middle of the night at the corpers’ lodge 20 minutes after they had turned... Read More

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July 6, 2013

Man swallows cyanide pill after court finds him guilty of sodomizing girl

MARYVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Steve Parsons, 48, took a fatal cyanide pill just moments after he was sentenced to spend up to seven years in jail for having sex with a 14-year-old girl. A Missouri man found guilty of sodomizing a 14-year-old girl horrifically killed himself in court by allegedly taking a cyanide pill only moments... Read More

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July 6, 2013

This has to be Rihanna’s most awkward outfit EVER (LOOK)

XPOSUREPHOTOS.COM/AT1 It may be the first time RIhanna has been accused of wearing too much clothing. Bad girl RiRi or baggy girl RiRi? Rihanna, 25, made a bizarre sartorial choice for her performance at Denmark’s Roskilde Festival Friday. The “Diamonds” dinger arrived on stage wearing an oversized baseball jersey with the word “Poison” emblazoned across... Read More

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July 6, 2013

BREAKING: Passenger jet crashes at San Francisco airport (WATCH)

by Isi Esene A passenger jet has crash landed at the San Francisco airport with casualties unknown. The Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 flight reportedly flew in from Seoul, South Korea. A plume of smoke was seen rising from the aircraft with passengers seen being evacuated on emergency slides. Danielle Wells, a witness to the crash... Read More

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July 6, 2013

She’s got ink: Actress and model, Kendra Etufunwa shows off SEXY new tattoo (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Model and actress, Kendra Etufunwa has another tattoo inked on her body. The beautiful lady best known for her lead role on the M-Net hit TV series Jacob’s Cross shared a photo of herself flaunting her new tattoo which reads, “Never a failure always a blessing.” It’s so cute. What do you... Read More

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July 6, 2013

State of Emergency: Boko Haram kills 30 students in Yobe boarding school

by Akan Ido Gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram militant Islamic group stormed a boarding school in Yobe killing 30 students. The incident reportedly happened around 2am on Saturday at the Government Secondary School located in the town of Mamudo. Reports say the attack was so gruesome that some of the victims were... Read More

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July 6, 2013

Amaechi fulfils his promise, hands over $100,000 to OJB Jezreel (Report)

by Akan Ido There are unconfirmed reports that the embattled governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has handed over his pledge of $100,000 to the treatment of popular music producer, OJB Jezreel who is suffering from a kidney condition. According to reports from an online new platform, the publisher of MetroNews online, Femi Davies... Read More

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July 6, 2013

She’s a WondaGurl: Meet Ebony Oshunrinde, the 16-year-old who produced beats for Jay Z (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu Everyone is talking about Ebony Oshunrinde aka WondaGurl who produced Jay-Z’s cocky album track, “Crown.” Well why not, the 16-year-old is among the big name collaborators on Jay-Z’s “Magna Carta Holy Grail” and her life has changed forever. “Just people calling me, texting me and tweeting me all the time. My phone... Read More

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July 6, 2013

Nollywood actress, Chika Ike shows us how to rock short hair at Fun & Fashion Magazine photoshoot (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Nollywood actress, Chika Ike might have cut her hair for a movie role but outside production set, the Refugee ambassador, business woman is fearlessly rocking her new look. Check her out at a photo-shoot for fashion magazine, Fun & Fashion. Photos: [H/T LIB]

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July 6, 2013

“UNILAG students contacted an impostor” – Wizkid speaks up about impersonators

by Chi Ibe Starboy, Ayo ‘Wizkid’ Balogun recently granted an interview where he reportedly opened up on the UNILAG fraud case. The interview was published on 360nobs and the afro pop star also talked about his relationship with EME and his new album. “I think all is clear that there are some people parading themselves as either... Read More

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July 6, 2013

The good Life: Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw jets out to her Mediterranean holiday destination (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw is taking some time off work to enjoy a well-deserved holiday on the Mediterranean coast. Henshaw shared some photos of herself in a jet cruising to her holiday destination. See more photo below:

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July 6, 2013

Bittersweet moment: Unemployed couple give birth to conjoined twins in Abuja

by Rachel Ogbu A jobless couple in Abuja have had a set of conjoined twins was born to the family born on Tuesday, June 3. Elisha Bassey, 32, and his wife, Patience, 30, living in Abuja were happy to welcome their children to the world but were dismayed finding out they were Siamese considering the... Read More

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July 6, 2013

Fake ‘youth corper’ caught in Lagos, to serve in prison (PICTURED)

Opeyemi Ajala, 34, a fake National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member has been arrested by the police at Dolphin Division, Ikoyi, Lagos and charged to court. The suspect allegedly told the police that he was contacted by one Olotu Osayowanon, who is now at large, to assist him in serving the one year compulsory scheme with an agreement that... Read More

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July 6, 2013

Insecurity: NIS deports 147 Nigeriens, Chadians from Ondo

by Rachel Ogbu The Nigerian Immigration Service has deported about 147 citizens of Niger Republic and Chad illegally resident in Akure, Ondo State capital. The move is believed to control the high rate of crime being allegedly perpetrated by illegal immigrants in the country. The Ondo State Comptroller, Sola Sessi, said the presence of the... Read More

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July 6, 2013

FG re-considers getting rid of the National Theatre, plans duty-free centre

by Rachel Ogbu There were reports that the Federal Government was seriously considering turning the National Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos Mainland into a five-star hotel, but recent news now claim President Goodluck Jonathan has said he is prepared to develop the place into a duty-free entertainment centre instead. On Thursday evening at the launch of the nation’s... Read More

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Heartbreaking story: How gunmen massacred innocent Yobe students – Commissioner

WTH! Man arrested the second time for having sex with same horse (PICTURED)

Terrible: Vigilante kills MTN staff, student in Ogun

Just terrible: PE teacher, 31, had sex with 14-year-old girl on school premises

Nigeria ranks 120th out of 142 on innovation index, Switzerland leads the pack

Officially Savage! Tiwa, MAVIN first lady like you’ve NEVER seen her before (LOOK)

SK Johnson: But really, what’s in a name? (30 Days, 30 Voices)

CLICK: Get a taste of what to come on Maltina Dance All 7 (WATCH)

Been there, done that: Tiwa Savage promotes album with SEXY T-shirt (PHOTOS)

Asiana Airline crash: “I saw people fall out” – Survivor narrates ordeal as 2 Chinese teenagers are confirmed dead

“It is not rape”: How I had sex with a 15-year-old girl in church – Bishop Chibuike Nwabueze

Femi Aribisala: Pastor Paul’s manipulative ‘witchcraft’

We’re searching for Fashola’s successor – ACN

The issue of job creation keeps me awake at night – Okonjo-Iweala

How I got food for abducted Supreme Court Justice’s wife in our hideout – Suspected kidnapper (PICTURED)

Police intensify search for kidnapped NYSC corps members

Man swallows cyanide pill after court finds him guilty of sodomizing girl

This has to be Rihanna’s most awkward outfit EVER (LOOK)

BREAKING: Passenger jet crashes at San Francisco airport (WATCH)

She’s got ink: Actress and model, Kendra Etufunwa shows off SEXY new tattoo (LOOK)

State of Emergency: Boko Haram kills 30 students in Yobe boarding school

Amaechi fulfils his promise, hands over $100,000 to OJB Jezreel (Report)

She’s a WondaGurl: Meet Ebony Oshunrinde, the 16-year-old who produced beats for Jay Z (WATCH)

Nollywood actress, Chika Ike shows us how to rock short hair at Fun & Fashion Magazine photoshoot (PHOTOS)

“UNILAG students contacted an impostor” – Wizkid speaks up about impersonators

The good Life: Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw jets out to her Mediterranean holiday destination (LOOK)

Bittersweet moment: Unemployed couple give birth to conjoined twins in Abuja

Fake ‘youth corper’ caught in Lagos, to serve in prison (PICTURED)

Insecurity: NIS deports 147 Nigeriens, Chadians from Ondo

FG re-considers getting rid of the National Theatre, plans duty-free centre

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