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March 6, 2013

Uche Chuta, Dokpesi (Jr), Ohimai Amaize… See 10 of the most powerful young people in politics #YNaijaPowerList

by Joachim MacEbong Nigeria is a country with a large number of young people who are demanding more from their government all the time, and taking a greater interest in politics. This increased interest has come with growing calls to actually get involved in the making of decisions that affect us all. Below is a... Read More
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March 6, 2013

Owing workers salary could soon be a criminal offence as new bill passes second reading

by Rachel Ogbu Soon delay in payment of workers’ salaries could become a criminal offense. A new bill has passed its second reading at the House of Representatives recommending hard penalties for employers in the public and private sectors who fail to pay or delay employees’ salaries. On Tuesday it was reported that the bill... Read More
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March 6, 2013

Jungle policing: Residents claim 500 youth in Enugu arrested over death of Kwara police commissioner

by Rachel Ogbu Over 500 youths were allegedly arrested by the Enugu State Police Command on Tuesday in connection with the murder of Kwara State police commissioner, Chinweike Asadu, last Saturday. Although the Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Tonye Ebitibituwa, refused to releser the exact number and identity of those arrested, residents of Nike in the Enugu metropolis confirmed... Read More
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March 6, 2013

O, goodness: Teenager gives birth to two headed baby with no eyes in Katsina (PICTURED)

by Chi Ibe 19-year-old Zainabu Dahiru gave birth to a daughter with what looks like another head attached at the General Hospital, Malumfashi, Katsina State. The baby girl was alsso delivered with a cleft palate, stunted fingers and no eyes. Agynaecologist at the Garki Hospital, Abuja, Kayode Obende, said the condition was called encephacele and according to a pediatrician, Ahmad... Read More
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March 5, 2013

Oby Ezekwesili wept: “How Boko Haram killed 17 members of my church for refusing to denounce Jesus Christ” – Pastor

by Rachel Ogbu 45- year-old Deborah Shetima from Borno State on Monday March 4 recounted the horrific story of how her husband was butchered on April 25, 2012 and her two children-aged seven and nine-years were abducted by Boko Haram members. Shetima said while still wailing over the fate of the kidnapped children, Boko Haram members returned three months later and... Read More
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March 5, 2013

Urbane and Retro: 2face and Nollywood’s Omoni Oboli cover The Redsheet Magazine (SNAPSHOT)

by Chi Ibe Nigerian music star 2Face Idibia and Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli cover this month’s The Redsheet Magazine Issue. 2Face gives the mag the scoop on his rumoured Dubai destination white wedding and calls Annie “the kind of crazy girl he likes. On the cover, 34-year-old Oboli brings out her inner beauty in an Audrey Hepburn inspired photo shoot. She speaks about the journey... Read More
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March 5, 2013

Freedom of Information: Government to set up one-stop information portal

by Chi Ibe The Federal government has created a gateway to all government information allowing Nigerians for the first time to view and engage any desired Agency of Government at the click of a button. Minister of Communication Technology, Omobola Johnson at the Social Media Week in Lagos entitled ‘’Showcase: Technology in Governance’’ said that... Read More
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March 5, 2013

Damino Damoche: “20 people arrested” – Police, as another student is killed by suspected cultists

by Isi Esene A student of the Lagos State University simply identified as Kabiru has been killed by suspected cultists on Sunday night at Abeokuta Street, Okokomaiko, Lagos around 10pm. This is coming after a student of the institution, Damino Damoche was killed on February 28 at the school’s second gate. Reports say the killing... Read More
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March 5, 2013

Mondiu Jaiyesimi: The disturbing trend of using traditional biomass in Nigeria and the way forward (Y! Policy Hub)

by Mondiu Jaiyesimi Firewood is cheaper, easy to access and majority in rural areas have access to the raw material free of charge; hence, any development that will put the slightest strain on their budget will be immediately ignored. According to the Energy Information Administration, Nigeria is the largest producer of oil in Africa, producing... Read More
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March 5, 2013

Oluwatobi Soyombo, Clive Uche, Zubair Abubakar… SEE 10 Nigerian techies to look out for in 2013

by Kayode Nubi I do hope I don’t get crucified for this list, as there are so many techies to look out for in 2013. However, I have gone ahead to filter with techies already doing stuff. I also tried to cover the different areas of tech – from mobile to web development, as well... Read More
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March 5, 2013

#YNaijaPowerList: Toolz, Ebuka, Alkassim Abdulkadir, Linda Ikeji… See the most powerful young people in the media

by Wilfred Okiche Media confers fame and many confuse fame with power. It’s not. These 10 bright young people on our power list have got what it takes to make things move and effect changes in their immediate space and they know it too. We present the 10 of the most powerful young people in... Read More
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March 5, 2013

“One Sweet Day”: Iyanya and Tiwa Savage pay tribute to Goldie at his album launch in Lagos (WATCH)

by Chi Ibe On March 2, music star, Iyanya launched his album “Iyanya vs Desire” at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. There was performances from Wizkid, Seyi Shay, May D, Vector and the star of the night, Iyanya. Iyanya and Tiwa Savage paid tribute to musician, Goldie with the song by Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey; One Sweet... Read More
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March 5, 2013

“I don’t consider it long distance”- Kenny Rodriguez speaks on marriage to Nollywood’s Uche Jumbo

by Chi Ibe They say long distance relationships is not for the fearful but for Puerto Rico based American Kenny Rodriguez, being married to actress Uche Jumbo is nothing to be afraid of. “I don’t consider it long distance because whenever she has nothing doing as regards film production in Nigeria; she is definitely with me,”... Read More
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March 5, 2013

Commonwealth countries to eliminate visa regime – Foreign affairs minister

by Rachel Ogbu The Commonwealth of Nations plan to introduce a visa free regime for its member states is underway, Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru says. On Monday at a meeting with the Secretary General of the organisation, Kamalesh Sharma in Abuja, Ashiru stated: “In the past, it used to be that holders of Commonwealth passports... Read More
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March 5, 2013

Father arrested for torturing 6-year-old daughter for 4 days over ‘witchcraft prophesy’ (PICTURED)

by Chi Ibe A 42-year-old man in Cross River State is currently under investigation after reports of child abuse that he tortured his six-year-old daughter because was ‘a witch’. Edet Etok-Akpan had received so-called revelation from a church prophetess about his daughter mysterious powers which made him lock her up in a room tying her hands and... Read More
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March 5, 2013

Aliko Dangote rises from 76th to 43rd on Forbes World Richest ranking, still No 1 in Africa

by Rachel Ogbu The only way is up for business tycoon, Aliko Dangote with a net worth of $16.1bn as of March 2013, the President, Dangote Group, now ranks 43 from 76 in 2012 on Forbes World richest list. It’s a massive leap from his previous position and according to the highly acclaimed Forbes list which released... Read More
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March 5, 2013

“We are proud to be associated with his achievements”- Northern governors pay tribute to OBJ at 76

by Rachel Ogbu As former President Olusegun Obasanjo turns 76 today, March 5, tributes have been coming in from dignitaries across the country. The Northern States Governors on Monday said Obasanjo at his age was still the reference point on good governance, statesmanship, diplomacy, conflict resolution and prudent management of resources adding that he had... Read More
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March 5, 2013

Aliko Dangote continues to rule Africa, as Carlos Slim remains world’s richest man

by Isi Esene Mexican businessman, Carlos Slim has retained his position as the richest man in the world again beating Microsoft’s Bill Gates and Zara Fashion House boss, Amancio Ortega to the position. Slim is into telecommunications and retail/industry business making a fortune of about $73bn, up by $4bn over the past year. However, Africa’s... Read More
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March 5, 2013

Horrific: Son beheads father after receiving church prophecy

by Isi Esene Okechukwu Ogbonna, a 30-year-old farmer from Ebonyi state has been arrested by the police for allegedly killing his father last Saturday around 5:30pm. Ogbonna, from Isundiede village in Izzi Local Government Area, was said to have severed his father’s head after returning from a church programme where it was purportedly revealed to him... Read More
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