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Death toll rises in Jaji terrorist attack
Gov. Patrick Yakowa visits amidst tight security by Isi Esene More people have reportedly died as a result of the explosion which occurred last Sunday at the St. Andrew’s Anglican…
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Youth walk against violence and abuse on women and girls – See Photos
by Akan Ido Beyond the Classroom Foundation in conjunction with AIESEC Lagos FEAVA Project (Female Empowerment against Violence and Abuse) over the weekend organized a WALK, campaigning to End Violence…
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Quest for a leader! TeamMasters launch Season 5 of International Spelling Bee
by Isi Esene TeamMasters Ltd. in commemoration of the International Spelling Day, recently, flagged off the 5th edition of the TeamMasters international spelling bee competition. This year’s competition is being…
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Chevron sacks 4,000 workers without entitlements, union stages protest
by Akan Ido Protestors demonstrated against Chevron Nigeria Limited yesterday for the sack of about 4,000 employees without pension and gratuity. This was disclosed by Boniface Nwaogu, the president of…
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Meet the world’s tallest twin sisters: Both, identical and 6ft 8″ (PHOTOS, WATCH)
by Chi Ibe Claire and Ann Reitcht are two tall goddesses, American twin sisters are volleyball players and stand at 6ft 8" and hold the record for tallest twin…
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Social Experiment: Facebook (wrongly) removes PHOTO of woman reclining naked in bathtub – See (risque) Photo
by Chi Ibe Banned: Web magazine Theories of the Deep Understanding of Things up loaded this picture to test Facebook's terms of service Facebook is at it again. Last week…
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‘In the cupboard’ by Desmond Elliot and Caroline Danjuma – The Nollywood movie everyone is buzzing about
by Akan Ido Nollywood as an industry means different things to different people. Some say it’s a hotbed of substandard productions and talentless actors, others say it should be encouraged…
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#BelieveItOrNot: 3D printable submachine guns now available for download (PHOTOS)
Anyone in the world could soon have access to a 3D printable gun through the Internet thanks to a U.S. start-up which plans to distribute schematics for the weapons free…
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FRSC apologises for false information that a BRT bus fell off the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos
by Rachel Ogbu The Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, apologised for a tweet Monday afternoon, reporting a fully loaded public transport bus, BRT, fell off the 3rd Mainland Bridge, Lagos.…
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DELETED: Chris Brown leaves Twitter after vicious tweet-fight with comedian over Rihanna (SCREENSHOT)
Chris Brown has deleted his Twitter account following a foul mouthed attack on a comedy writer who challenged him over his 2009 assault of the singer Rihanna.Before the deletion the…
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Real life ‘James Bond’ rescues pensioner from raging UK floods (WATCH)
by Isi Esene This photo shows the critical moment today when David Dunn from Somerset, rescued an unnamed pensioner from deep flood water which would have certainly drowned him. Dunn…
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Serious Matter: Housewife sues husband for 10-years of denied bedroom activity
by Isi Esene A housewife today dragged her husband, Isa Mainika, before a Kaduna Sharia Court two in Magajin Gari for allegedly denying her sex for 10 years. The woman,…
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9 things a boss should never say to an employee
by Alan Hall Threats and power plays are not the way to inspire loyalty or great performance from the individual workers. Great executives lead by inspiring, teaching, encouraging, and even…
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Tolu Ogunlesi: Life ain’t some James Bond sh-t (YNaija FrontPage)
We licked our wounds, swapped stories, stewed in our numbness, picked spent bullet shells as though we were harvesting grain. Around midnight on Saturday 11 November (make that Sunday 12…
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Reports say BRT bus falls off Third Mainland Bridge … Not true, says Lagos State
By Hauwa Gambo The Federal Road Safety Commission has just stated through its Twitter handle @FRSCNigeria that a fully loaded BRT bus just fell off the Third Mainland Bridge into…
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Reports say BRT bus falls off Third Mainland Bridge … Not true, says Lagos State
By Hauwa Gambo The Federal Road Saftery Commission has just confirmed through its Twitter handle @FRSCNigeria that a fully loaded BRT bus just fell off the Third Mainland Bridge into…
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Mover and Shaker: Okonjo-Iweala makes The Economist’s cover (SNAPSHOT)
by Akan Ido Along with other notable personalities like the German chancellor, Angela Merkel and Chinese Communist Party leader, Xi Jinping, The Economist presents Ngozi Okojo-Iweala, Nigeria's minister of finance…
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Temi Paul: Which is the greater sin? (30 Days, 30 Voices)
I'm sure you read the papers, yes? The one that had that pastor's latest adultery scandal? We all know him. But do we know the Mr. Legislator who goes to…
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How your emotions can get in the way of getting a job
From Naturally Moi Interviews are short, so what you show employers in that time is how they will remember you. Treat the interview like a performance. A lot of people…
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One-week warning strike to begin in December – Universities staff union
by Rachel Ogbu The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has threatened to shut down all federal and state universities for one week in December as a warning signal…
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4 career lessons you can learn from James Bond
by Anusha Deshpande Next time there’s a crisis at work, channel your inner calm and your outer elegance. Because, let’s face it, looking great makes a memorable impression. It’s been…
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Well deserved: Usain Bolt wins Male Athlete of the Year Award 2012
by Rachel Ogbu Usain Bolt, Olympic gold medallist won the male Athlete of the year awards at a ceremony in Barcelona Saturday November 24. The International Association of Athletics Federation…
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“Demosthenic vitriol against spiritual megalomaniacs” – Obahiagbon speaks on pastors with private jets
by Rachel Ogbu Governor Adams Oshiomhole’s chief of staff, Patrick Obahiagbon joined the list of Nigerians currently condemning preachers who own private jets. The famous grammarian from Edo state…
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Kenechi Uzochukwu: Candid shot (Y! Superblogger)
This was economy at its best textbook - no pollution, no waste, no expense. A door sprang open, swung to the wall and began a slow return journey. Underneath the…
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Man arrested for pouring acid on fiancée in Lagos
by Rachel Ogbu David Suleiman was taken into police custody for allegedly pouring acid on his fiancée, Chika Egbo and a yet to be identified commercial bike rider at Ikotun area of Lagos…
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Femke van Zeijl: There was a Country: An outsider’s review
by Femke van Zeijl Most striking are the parts of There Was a Country where history meets Achebe's personal experience. The restraint with which he describes the death of poet-warrior…
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Money Laundering: 2 passengers caught with $2,073,160 at Lagos airport
by Isi Esene Two passengers were arrested over the weekend in possession of $2,073,160 and 20,300 Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR) at the 'E' wing departure area of the Murtala Muhammed…
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How a reckless driver killed my 10 month-old baby – Biyi Bolaji, distraught father
by Akan Ido A 10-month-old baby was recently run over by a reckless driver along Airport Road, Abuja. The baby was carried by his mother who was waiting for a…
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Armed men kidnap former attorney-general in Enugu
by Akan Ido Five armed men yesterday morning abducted the former Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University and a two-time Attorney-General of the old Anambra State, Prof. Ilochi Okafor, SAN.…
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Hot Chocolate: Thieves steal 18 tonnes of chocolate from factory in Austria
Thieves with a huge sweet-tooth have driven off with 18 tons of chocolate in Austria. State broadcaster ORF says on its website that the driver of a Slovak tractor trailer…
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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