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December 19, 2012

FG dares not increase fuel pump price in New Year – Omar, NLC president

by Isi Esene The president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Abdulwahed Omar has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government will not attempt an increase in fuel pump price like it did early this year. Omar gave this assurance yesterday while speaking to reporters. He said the FG will risk a violent backlash from the... Read More

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December 19, 2012

Barcelona to keep Messi till 2018

Lionel Messi has agreed a new contract that would keep him at Barcelona till the 2018 football season. The Catalan giants confirmed on their official website that the Argentine would pen the deal “in the coming weeks”. Messi’s current deal runs until June 2016 and the new agreement will keep him at the Nou Camp... Read More

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December 19, 2012

Gov. Chime earlier had heart surgery – Aides

by Isi Esene It has been revealed that the governor for Enugu State, Sullivan Chime, who is said to be receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment had undergone a heart surgery in 2005. This bit of information was disclosed by some of his aides who declined to be named. According to sources, the governor’s surgery... Read More

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December 19, 2012

Principal quizzed for conducting virginity tests on pupils

The school’s entrance. | credits: Temitayo Famutimi Principal, Ajuwon Senior High School, Ajuwon, Ifo Local Government Area, Ogun State, Rev. Olufunke Oladeojobi, has been quizzed by the police for allegedly conducting virginity tests on the pupils. PUNCH Metro learnt that Oladeojobi, who was described as a strict disciplinarian, by her pupils called in a nurse... Read More

December 19, 2012

“Nigeria is in a toxic situation” – President Obasanjo speaks exclusively to Y! Magazine

by Isi Esene “Nigeria is in a toxic situation” – President Obasanjo speaks exclusively to Y! Magazine Former president Olusegun Obasanjo granted an exclusive sit-down to Y! Magazine at his Ota home – and it is featured in the latest issue of the magazine released this week. In the wide-ranging interview anchored by Managing Editor,... Read More

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December 19, 2012

Bayelsa crash: “It seems as if only the VIPs on board died” – Navy pilot’s family attack FG

by Isi Esene The family of Lt. Adeyemi Sowole, the co-pilot of the Navy helicopter which crashed in Nembe, Bayelsa State, killing six people, have expressed concern over how the authorities have only reckoned with the dignitaries that died on the flight. According to the family, the four other occupants of the ill-fated helicopter, apart... Read More

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December 18, 2012

Accidents: Commercial drivers now need medical tests for drivers’ licence

by Akan Ido Henceforth, commercial drivers with medical conditions will not be issued drivers’ licences according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). This was disclosed at the launch of a new commercial drivers’ licence which, according to the FRSC Corps Marshall, Osita Chidoka, will contain additional security features, intelligence camera and biometrics that will... Read More

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December 18, 2012

“F–k it NFL!”: Twitter profiles the top tweets of 2012

by The Twitter Team Here are the top two Tweets that generated the most Retweets for the year, plus honorable mentions for a few other Tweets that caught attention around the world. Barack Obama @BarackObama 6 Nov 12 -810,000+ retweets -300,000+ favorites President Obama comments on his reelection Before he took the stage to affirm his... Read More

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December 18, 2012

Jungle Justice: 9 men arraigned in Ondo for attempted murder

by Akan Ido Nine men were earlier today arraigned before an Ogbese Ayede Magistrates’ Court over an alleged attempt to commit murder. They were accused of beating one Ogundele Oluwatosin (female) and Ogundele Femi (male) with iron rods to a state of coma. The suspects are James Godwin, 30; Godwin Peter, 32; Sunday Bameyi, 28; Francis... Read More

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December 18, 2012

180,000 pounds: 4 charged in the UK for bribing Rivers govt officials

by Akan Ido Three men and one woman were yesterday charged at a London criminal court for conspiring to bribe Nigerian officials to lower taxes paid by Swift Technical Energy Solutions Ltd. employees. The four suspects, all British nationals, were former employees of the company. Their arraignment follows a two-year probe of the company, which... Read More

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December 18, 2012

Tonto Dikeh is WANTED! New Y! Magazine cover pushes the envelope … (and you can pay for a copy with your phone)

by Chi Ibe Just in time for Christmas, the 10th issue of Y! Magazine is out, and this new edition is certainly a first for a lifestyle magazine in Nigeria. The magazine, unveiled exclusively to invitation-only guests at the Annual Y! Magazine Black Ball in Lagos on Sunday, 16 December 2012 has controversial singer... Read More

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December 18, 2012

EME All-Stars, Brymo, 2face, Flavour… See our list of the 10 best Nigerian albums of 2012!

by Wilfred Okiche After a slow start, thanks in no small part to the Federal government’s unpopular fuel subsidy removal decision and the Occupy Nigeria protests that followed, the Nigerian music scene picked up considerably and 2012 saw the release of some of the finest albums since the industry’s resurgence. We count down 10 of... Read More

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December 18, 2012

Abigail Anaba: Variety in one (Y! Superblogger)

My mother-in-law, euphemistically refers to a woman’s genitals as her workshop. When I married my husband, she came in to give me lessons on cleaning my workshop-I was almost 30. Just recently, a friend asked me if married people ever got tired of sex. What he meant was whether married people ever got bored with... Read More

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December 18, 2012

Atmosphere of miracles: N20bn pensions fund discovered in secret account

by Akan Ido Abdulrasheed Maina, the chairman of the pension reform task force has announced the discovery of another N20billion stolen pension funds stashed in secret accounts. Maina told journalists that the money was stashed in dormant accounts but reports have not been made because investigations are still ongoing. According to the chairman: “Recently, we... Read More

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December 18, 2012

Okonjo-Iweala has said a lot, but told us nothing – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze “I believe he has ideas about becoming a scientist; on his present showing this is quite ridiculous.” — school report about John B Gurdon during his time at Eton College. He would later go on to win the Nobel Prize for Medicine. Depending on who you listen to, the helicopter that was... Read More

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December 18, 2012

SNAPSHOT: Nkiru Sylvanus a day before her kidnap

by Akan Ido Actress Nkiru Sylvanus, the special assistant on public affairs to the Imo State governor is yet to be found amidst unconfirmed indication that her kidnappers are demanding a N100m ransom for her release. The popular actress was said to be abducted on Sunday morning in Owerri. The photo below, taken by Kenneth... Read More

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December 18, 2012

25 dos and don’ts for entrepreneurs

Taking the mirror test; for people looking to start their own business from the ground up. 1. HAVE AN ANSWER Be able to answer why you want to be in business for yourself. 2. MONEY MOTIVATION? Don’t start a business venture with the main goal of getting rich fast; regardless of how lucrative it appears. 3. HAVE... Read More

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December 18, 2012

The Obama inauguration, Iron Man 3, back-up for ‘NEPA’ and more! 10 must-dos and must-haves for 2013

by Rachel Ogbu If you are still reading this and it’s past December 21, it means the predictions were wrong… again and the world didn’t end. So to celebrate making it, let’s look into the New Year, 2013. Forget resolutions, here are things to do and have in 2013 from getting the new indestructible phone... Read More

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December 18, 2012

The 10 greatest female business leaders in Africa today

The richest Nigerian businesswoman, Bola Shagaya has retained links with important figures in various administrations up to the present day and now enjoys a status as a queen of luxury. More and more, African women are moving away from their traditional homemaking role and making a real mark on the continent’s business scene. As an... Read More

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December 18, 2012

Nkiru Sylvanus: Kidnappers contact Imo government

by Isi Esene The Imo State government has confirmed that the kidnappers of Nkiru Sylvanus, the special assistant to the governor on public affairs, have made contact with it but refused to divulge further details of their communication. This bit was disclosed yesterday by the state commissioner for information and strategy, Chinedu Offor who also... Read More

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December 18, 2012

Shame: Visitation panel floors UNIABUJA, says it graduates students with multiple carry-overs

by Isi Esene A visitation panel to the University of Abuja has lamented the lack of academic culture in the institution since it was established. The special presidential visitation panel accused the university of graduating students with multiple carry-overs in its 2003/04 session. The panel, led by Dr. T. C Osanakpo, said it took into... Read More

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December 18, 2012

Ufua Memorial School gets school bus and N1.3m after SEPLAT Pearls Quiz win

by Rachel Ogbu Ufua Memorial Group of Schools, Uromi, has emerged winner of the inaugural SEPLAT PEARLs Quiz competition earing them a new school bus and N1.3 million cash. Three female students; Chinyere Abbattam, Khafayat Ogundeko and Rahmat Usidebhofo represented their school to take the price in Sapele on Friday December 14, 2012. Ogundeko said... Read More

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December 18, 2012

Two teenagers in Mararaba arraigned for raping a minor

by Isi Esene Two teenagers, aged 15 and 16, were yesterday arraigned before the Mararaba Upper Area Court for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl. The teenagers were said to gave raped the victim in an uncompleted building which served as their hide-out. Police prosecutor, Nasir Shuaibu said the alleged crime was committed by the two... Read More

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December 18, 2012

Report: Navy helicopter was on its 15th trip of the day when it crashed on Saturday

by Isi Esene There are indications that the Augusta 109 Naval Helicopter which crashed in Bayelsa State on Saturday killing six people was on its fifteenth trip of the day. According to sources, the helicopter had been shuttling between Okoroba and Port Harcourt, Rivers State, carrying guests to and fro the venue of the burial... Read More

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December 17, 2012

No one listens to me! – TB Joshua laments that he foretold the tragic deaths of Yakowa, Azazi (WATCH)

Prophet T.B. Joshua, not one to stay on the side-lines allegedly claimed to have foreseen the death of Kaduna State governor, Patrick Yakowa who died in a helicopter accident with former National Security Adviser, Andrew Owoye Azazi, and four others. On Sunday December 16, 2012, Joshua spoke to a live audience on Emmanuel TV, he explained... Read More

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December 17, 2012

Chelsea wins, Messi breaks record – The top 10 sporting moments of 2012

by ‘Ifreke Inyang It has been another great year in Sports. Whether it in Tennis, Basketball, Football or Athletics, the intensity, drama and suspense, held us helplessly captive. Great feats were achieved, records have been broken and new heroes have emerged. So, what achievements made the top 10 for 2012? 1. Chelsea winning the Champions... Read More

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December 17, 2012

“I will kill you”: An American mother shares the gripping story of her 11-year-old mentally ill son

by Liza Long Friday’s horrific American national tragedy — the murder of 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut — has ignited a new discussion on violence in America. In kitchens and coffee shops across the country, we tearfully debate the many faces of violence in America: gun culture,... Read More

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December 17, 2012

Ijeoma Nwogwugwu: NLC keeps missing the point

by Ijeoma Nwogwugwu …what should preoccupy the NLC is how the federal government can cut its wage bill without causing social upheavals and throwing more people into the labour market My biggest problem with the labour movement in Nigeria is that it is prone to playing to the gallery. Even when some of... Read More

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December 17, 2012

Gov. Chime is not dead – Enugu Gov’t

by Hauwa Gambo Rumours intensified over the weekend that Sullivan Chime, the Enugu governor who has been abroad for many weeks now with no information as to his health or whereabouts, had passed. Some media reported that he had passed on at ano Indian hospital on Sunday, after a protracted illness. However the state government... Read More

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