Hauwa Gambo: Rejoinder to Kenechi Uzochukwu’s ‘Men can do nothing against rape’

by Hauwa Gambo I have just read this excuse of an opinion piece, Kenechi Uzochukwu: Men can do nothing against rape (Y! Superblogger), all I can say is Kenechi Uzochukwu, you are miserable excuse for a man. It’s a tragedy that your right to speak is a fundamental right. But you deserve no further waste of... Read More

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January 31, 2013

Meet ‘Vampire Woman’: Lawyer turns to extreme body modification after separation from abusive husband (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu Meet 35-year-old Maria Jose Cristerna also known as “Vampire Woman.” She was an attorney who began tattooing her body after divorcing her abusive husband. The name Vampire Woman started out as an insult but it has now opened doors for her. “I am thankful for the nickname because, well, I overcame and... Read More

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January 31, 2013

2 commuter trains collide in South Africa, 150 injured

by Rachel Ogbu Children and adults were reportedly injured on Thursday, January 31 in Pretoria, the South African capital when two commuter trains collided, emergency services said. According to reports, about 150 were involved in the accident that occurred when a train crashed into a stationary locomotive near Attridgeville, a suburb west of Pretoria. The spokesman for... Read More

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January 31, 2013

(Un)righteous indignation: Pastor pulls gun on church accountant over money (of course) in Benue

by Isi Esene A new generation pastor was yesterday arrested by the police for illegal possession of firearms and assault on the church accountant. Sources say the pastor was arrested by men of the Benue State Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Katsina-Ala where he allegedly attempted to kill Philip Toryila, the church accountant, in a heated... Read More

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January 31, 2013

UNN Convocation speech: House of Representatives to investigate Oby Ezekwesili’s claims

by Emmanuel Okubenji The House of Representatives, on Thursday, said it will investigate the Federal Government’s alleged misuse of $67 billion in the last six years. The alleged used sum comprised of Nigeria’s foreign reserves that stood at $45 billion, as well as an excess crude amount of $22 billion in 2007. Oby Ezekwesili, former Special... Read More

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January 31, 2013

24-hour curfew in Kwara following deadly communal clash

by Rachel Ogbu A 24-hour curfew has taken effect in Offa and Erin-Ile in Offa and Oyun local government councils of Kwara State. The Secretary to the state government, Alhaji Isiaka Gold, in a statement on Wednesday, said this was necessary to restore public order and to prevent further destruction of properties in the communities.... Read More

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January 31, 2013

Confusion: “There is no cease fire” – ‘2nd-in-command’ Boko Haram leader claims

by Isi Esene There is confusion over the ceasefire announcement purportedly made by a faction of the Boko Haram Islamic sect which has terrorised many parts of northern Nigeria for the past few years killing many innocent people. Mujhahedeen Marwana, another second-in-command to the group’s leader, Ibrahim Skekau, had in an interview made public by... Read More

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January 31, 2013

Unconscionable: 3 men arrested for gang raping a 13-year-old, impregnating her

by Isi Esene Policemen in Lagos have arrested three men for allegedly raping a a thirteen year old girl. The girl (names withheld) who is a Junior Secondary School student was said to have been invited into an apartment which belonged to one of the suspects at 19, Majaro Street, Mafoluku. The suspect, Emenuwa Achonam,... Read More

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January 31, 2013

“Reckless, bigoted, and deep-seated moral bankruptcy” – CAN attacks El-Rufai over ‘Jesus Christ’ tweet

by Isi Esene The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned the former minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Nasir el-Rufai to be watchful of his comments as regards the Christian faith. CAN accused el-Rufai of trying to whip-up sentiments around religion for a selfish agenda. The former minister had, a few days... Read More

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January 31, 2013

Voilà! “Tourism is the solution to poverty in Nigeria,” says Bianca Ojukwu

by Rachel Ogbu Bianca Ojukwu, the Nigerian ambassador to Spain recently said one sure way the government could reduce poverty in the country by partnering tourism-related organisations. “The President Goodluck Jonathan administration should continue to partner with tourism related organisations and institutions because they have emerged as a veritable platform capable of alleviating poverty and... Read More

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January 31, 2013

EXPOSED: Mexican sex slave cult that forces women to sleep with the ‘reincarnation of Christ’

by Rachel Ogbu A cult called ‘Defensores de Cristo’ or ‘Defenders of Christ’ that allegedly recruited women to have sex with a Spanish man who claimed he was the reincarnation of Christ was recently exposed. According to reports, Mexican officials broke up the strange cult that also ran a sex-slavery ring among its followers on... Read More

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