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PHOTOS: Nokia unveils Asha 205 and 206 in Lagos
James Rutherford, Calin Turcanu, Nicola D'Elia Teemu Kiijarvi and Ayokunle Adesina What: Nokia's Gobal Unveiling of Asha 205 and 206. Where: Timesquare, Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, Lagos. When: November 26, 2012.…
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Oby Ezekwesili joins Tony Blair, Moeletsi Mbeki, Vandana Shiva on BBC World Debate, Why Poverty? (LISTEN)
by Isi Esene The subject of poverty is one that has refused to go away from time immemorial, but the menace has been all the more incongruous and paradoxical with…
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Atrocious: ’White witches’ charged for raping children during pagan rituals
by Rachel Ogbu Peter Petrauske Peter Petrauske, 72 and Jack Kemp, 69, belonging to a ‘witches’ coven’ wore ceremonial robes and used daggers as part of ritualistic sex abuse on…
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3 farmers murdered by unknown gunmen in Plateau, Fulani herdsmen suspected
by Akan Ido After the unfortunate incident on Monday in which 10 people were killed at a drinking joint in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, another 3…
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“Tinubu’s aide’s murder may not be because of a woman as police say” – Community leader
Late Toyin Hamzat by Akan Ido The police have been advised to look beyond the current notion that Toyin Hamzat, who was murdered in Sagamu, Ogun State penultimate Sunday, was…
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“We are ready to sue Boko Haram at the International Criminal Court” – CAN President, Ayo Oritsejafor
by Akan Ido There are indications that the Christian Association of Nigeria is planning to drag the dreaded Islamic group, Boko Haram, before the International Criminal Court (ICC) to answer…
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Let’s party: FEC approves N2.2bn 150-seater banquet hall for Aso Rock Villa
by Isi Esene A N2.2bn contract was yesterday approved by the Federal Executive Council for the construction of a banquet hall in Aso Rock presidential villa. The new hall is…
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Gay Muslim plans to open world’s first mosque for gays, where same-sex marriages will be conducted
by Rachel Ogbu Mohammed Ludovic Lütfi Zahed (right), an Algerian Muslim living in France who is married to his gay partner Qiyam al-Din (left), hopes to open a mosque for…
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Sophia Loren: She’s 78 and she’s still got it! – See (stunning) Photos
Just five years ago, she became the oldest model to ever poise for the legendary Pirelli calendar at the grand old age of 72. And Sophia Loren still managed to…
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Magical or body magic? We can’t believe this woman gave birth 4 months ago (PHOTOS)
Uma Thurman by Isi Esene Actress, Uma Thurman was exceptionally stunning on Tuesday night at the annual UNICEF SnowFlake ball in New York. The 'Kill Bill' actress, who gave birth…
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Is this another #ABSU or #Aluu4? Viral video of brutal beating hits social media (WATCH)
Elvis Grey with AY, the comedian by Akan Ido There is a viral video spreading on social media platforms showing a young man identified as Elvis Grey, being beaten up…
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Tumi Olaoshun: Confessions of a love struck lady (30 Days, 30 Voices)
I want some true L.O.V.E stuff Not a link or something, with someone I don’t know ‘too tough’ Lord I know that you are the one that made me That’s…
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Evil spirits are behind our ‘NEPA’ problems – Power minister tells South African investors
The minister of State for Power, Hajiya Zainab Kuchi, yesterday told South African investors that evil spirits were behind Nigeria’s darkness preventing the country from taking her pride of place…
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Our new neighbour’s wife, a short story by ‘Seun Salami
by ‘Seun Salami But the sound that followed upstairs, I wasn’t sure if our new neighbour’s wife was weeping or merely performing her wifely duties in a rather wild way.…
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Adekemi Adisa: Alpha wives (Y! Superblogger)
You can imagine how frustrating it would be for a man, who tries his best to care for his family and is unable to do so. Don’t rub it in…
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Opinion: Baba Obasanjo must be careful
by Demola Rewaju Former President Obasanjo and President Jonathan This time, Baba is walking where angels fear to tread yet with the confidence of a trapeze artist. From his body…
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Eat your Apple out: Samsung is the Breakthrough Brand of 2012
by Todd Wasserman South Korea has about 0.7% of the world’s population and is smaller than California, yet it was responsible for two instances of world domination in 2012.…
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Japheth Omojuwa: Activism 3.0: Activism, Reactivism and the necessary new order (YNaija FrontPage)
Activism would even be okay where activists are actually able to offer practical options and alternatives but there is more often than not a sad reality of a group just…
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Bayelsa governor disciplines civil servants for ‘rumour mongering’, ‘making careless statements’, other offenses
by Isi Esene It was suspension galore in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, as governor Seriake Dickson disciplined some civil servants for various offences. Dickson, on Monday, suspended Akpoebi Ifidi, a civil…
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Human trafficking ring busted in Awka, several operators including native doctor arrested
The National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic in Persons and other related Matters on Tuesday in Onitsha said it had busted an Awka-based syndicate that specialzsed in trafficking young girls…
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“Stop irresponsible spending” – Sanusi tells FG to sack 50 per cent of civil servants, remove fuel subsidy
by Isi Esene Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), yesterday called on the Federal Government to slash 50 per cent of the entire civil service…
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Why BPE DG, Bolanle Onogoruwa was shown the way out
by Akan Ido Though no reason was given by the Federal Government for the sack of the director-general of the Bureau of Public Enterprises yesterday, observers attribute it to the…
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LAGBUS crushes commercial bus injuring 6 passengers (PHOTO)
by Isi Esene About six people were injured yesterday at the Ebute Ero area of Lagos Island when a LAGBUS collided with a commercial bus. Witnesses say the LAGBUS…
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Dangote drivers to start graduating by January
by Isi Esene The first batch of the Dangote Group tanker drivers will conclude their training in January, 2013. This was disclosed by the Director General of the Nigerian Institute…
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Gruesome: Giant anaconda regurgitates a whole undigested cow (WATCH) – Not for the fainthearted
by Rachel Ogbu Almost 66,000 people have watched the gruesome footage of a giant anaconda regurgitating an entire animal in the Brazilian jungle. Despite its content, the video has become…
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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Cutting the fat in our politics (YNaija FrontPage)
...we don’t have to settle for the mediocre compromise that most of Nigeria’s mainstream political parties represent. Last week, we talked about the concept of lean startups and what would…
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Tolulope Ajiboye: The transition (30 Days, 30 Voices)
New friends are made, late nights are kept. Some are lucky to have made good friends, the others - not so lucky. Gradually the old friends are forgotten. Not because…
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Fisayomi Eko-Davies: Adulthood [The sojourner] (Y! Superblogger)
I am a sojourner in someone else's home, my innocence departed with age and I have been forced into the jail of adulthood, living each day of my life desiring…
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Not cheery: Lagos-Ibadan expressway reconstruction may not start till next year
by Isi Esene This is not cheering news for those planning to take their annual trip from Lagos to the eastern part of the country as reports indicate that the…
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Exclusive: Victor Ehikhamenor unveils cover of new book, ‘Excuse Me’ to YNaija (PHOTO, INTERVIEW)
by Isi Esene Victor Ehikhamenor needs no elaborate introduction, for those who know the Nigerian art scene; his work has gone far and wide. But for those who don't, Ehikhamenor…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy