TICKER: Bishop accused of hair-cutting attacks ‘forced women to have sex with him to make them better wives’

An Amish bishop accused of orchestrating hair-cutting attacks in Ohio coerced women at his settlement into having sex with him so he could turn them into better wives, one of the women testified Thursday. The woman said what started out as hugs turned into kisses and then sex. She said she resisted at first. “He... Read More

August 31, 2012

TICKER: Rapist, Eric McGowen, on the run from the law

The trial is over. There’s a conviction and a steep prison sentence. But justice is on hold for a young Texas girl who prosecutors say was repeatedly sexually assaulted by 20 people. The first man convicted in the case – Eric McGowen – is still on the lam after disappearing from the trial after the... Read More

August 31, 2012

TICKER: New details on ‘Pussy Riot’ murder emerge

Investigators say police have detained a man who has confessed to killing two women in a central Russian city, and then tried to mislead investigations by scrawling a message at the murder scene demanding freedom for jailed members of the Pussy Riot band. The man – a 38-year-old university professor named Igor Danilevsky – was... Read More

August 31, 2012

TICKER: I shouldn’t be alive: Skydiver survives 13,000ft drop as parachute fails

A British skydiver who miraculously survived a 13,000ft fall in New Zealand has told of the terrifying moment his parachute failed to open. Liam Dunne, 35, broke his back and said he “ought to be dead” after crashing to the ground at high speed and landing in a bog. But since the accident during the... Read More

August 31, 2012

TICKER: Chinese mechanic spends £6,000 building a replica of a £1m Lamborghini

A 28-year old man in China has become an internet sensation after building his very own Lamborghini replica. Wang Jian, who hails from a rural area of China’s eastern Jiangsu province spent 60,000 yuan (£6,000) building his replica of Lamborghini’s 2007 Reventon, The famous Italian manufacturer is reported to have made only 21 Reventon models... Read More

August 31, 2012

“Tonto Dikeh – Seriously?!” What worked and what didn’t at The Future Awards 2012

by Seyi Lawal So the guys over at The Future Awards think we’ll go easy on them because we’re their media partner? Well, they have something huge coming on. Some things were amazing, and others not so much. Here’s our run down! High points Performances If inspiration was what they were reaching for, then we... Read More

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August 31, 2012

TICKER: Woman caught on camera stealing $13 from a 10 year old

A woman turned herself into the authorities after a surveillance tape showing her allegedly taking $13 from a 10-year-old girl went viral. On Aug. 11, the young girl went into a beauty supply store in Shreveport, La., to shop for her grandmother, who was sitting in the car, KETK-TV reported. As she placed her money... Read More

August 31, 2012

TICKER: Beyonce’s father’s record label reportedly falling apart

Mathew Knowles is having some serious trouble with his Music World record label, according to several sources, including EURWeb and the AlwaysAList blog. After having his music banned from Radio One just a few months ago, some are saying that Mathew is having trouble replicating the success that he saw with his daughter, Beyonce. Knowles... Read More

August 31, 2012

TICKER: Victim of HIV pastor speaks out with an open letter to the public

Most of you haveread the story about Craig Lamar Davis, the ordained minister who is being accused of having unprotected sex with multiple partners while being HIV-positive. A blog published a letter from a woman by the name of Ronita McAfee, who gives a well-documented take on Pastor Davis’ behavior and warns the community... Read More

August 31, 2012

TICKER: African Americans at most risk of catching untreatable Gonorrhea

NewsOne is reporting that African Americans are at the highest risk of all ethnic groups of catching the new, untreatable form of Gonorrhea. The disease is resistant to drugs and spreading rapidly, leading to warnings from the World Health Organization. Health officials are warning that since the disease affects African Americans more than other groups,... Read More

August 31, 2012

TICKER: Retired colonel screams at Condi Rice, “You cannot be compassionate and kill people in a war of choice”

Anti-war protesters were in full affect during the RNC convention, and a few of them caught up with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice while she was giving a speech. “You cannot be compassionate and kill people in the war of choice, the war on Iraq,” Retired Colonel Ann Wright shouted while Rice was speaking at... Read More

August 31, 2012

TICKER: LEAKED: Apples sales manual shows how the company tries to play with your head

A new manual for sales that was leaked this week to Gizmodo.com shows just how far Apple is willing to go when it comes to playing with your head to get you to buy its products. The manual describes everything a sales rep should do in order to get you to part with your dollars,... Read More

August 31, 2012

TICKER: Now is the best time to ditch your iPhone 4

The new iPhone 5 is expected to be released by Apple in the near future, and it’s creating a frenzy of sell-off activity for the old iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. This might be for good reason. Some are saying that once the iPhone 5 is released and announced, there won’t be much of a... Read More

August 31, 2012

TICKER: #ThisShouldConcernYou: Toni Morrison offers free writing courses

In the global economy, skills are everything. Whether or not you get a job, or create a job, depends on your level of skills, and communicating is always important. How well you perform isn’t just about your resume’, it’s also about how well you can communicate your story, or your product, and that relates to... Read More

August 31, 2012

TICKER: Scientists find sugar molecules in outer space, raising question if we are alone

Scientists were thrilled to find evidence of sugar molecules in the gas around a young star, which suggests that the system contains the building blocks of life. The star, called IRAS 16293-2422, is similar in mass to the sun and about 400 light years away in the constellation Ophiuchus. The sugar molecules are called glycolaldehyde... Read More

August 31, 2012

TICKER: Warning: You are probably being monitored on your work computer

You think you’re at work hanging out on Facebook without anyone noticing, but the truth is that you’re probably wrong. A recent survey found that half of all employers monitor their workers and how they use their computers. This means that they know what websites you’re visiting, the games you’re playing, who you’re emailing, all... Read More

August 31, 2012

TICKER: So fast? Bobby Brown quits rehab just after three weeks

Bobby Brown’s entry into rehab appeared to be a serious move on behalf of the singer to straighten out his confusing and sometimes troubled life. But just three weeks after going in, Bobby has checked himself out. According to Radar Online, Bobby’s relatives aren’t happy with the move either, begging him to stick it out... Read More

August 31, 2012

TICKER: American Idol’s Mandissa loses 100 pounds, inspired by Simon Cowell’s rudeness (Photo)

Some years ago, then American Idol Judge, Simon Cowell, threw lemons at American Idol finalist, Mandisa, and she took those lemons and made lemonade in the form of an amazing weight-loss story. On Monday, Mandisa appeared appeared on Good Morning America looking much slimmer than her American Idol days. Mandisa was a season five contestant... Read More

August 31, 2012

TICKER: Did someone say “state police”? American city shuts down police department dure to lack of funding

In spite of a reputation as one of the most dangerous cities in America, Camden, N.J. is reportedly starting a process that will eventually dissolve the existing police department. The dissolution of the department will rob close to 270 police officers of their jobs. Although there are rumors of budget cuts, critics are accusing the... Read More

August 31, 2012

TICKER: A business rules guide you must read

Suffolk County Sheriff’s deputies in Long Island, NY raided the home of Sandra Russell, 26, and Steve McDaniel, 29, earlier this month and arrested them for running a prostitution and drug ring. Instead of paying the prostitutes in cash, the duo paid them in heroin. McDaniel, the mastermind behind the prostitution ring, prepared Russell a... Read More

August 31, 2012

TICKER: Stories that make you smile: Girl orphaned in Sierra Leone civil war, now world famous ballet dancer

Michaela DePrince would be amazing if she were just a professional ballet dancer at the age of 17. The grace, skill, guts and discipline it takes to perform at the highest levels is a lifetime achievement indeed. But what makes this woman even more amazing is that she was orphaned by war in her home... Read More

August 31, 2012

Brutality: Police officers body slam nurse, twice, in a parking lot (WATCH)

by Akan Ido Two officers of Los Angeles , Foot Hill Division, last week pulled over Michelle Jordan, a 34-year-old registered nurse for talking on her phone while driving and she got what she never bargained for. They brought her out her car, held her arms behind her back, before slamming her twice on the... Read More

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August 31, 2012

TICKER: Teacher helps students cheat in exam, allegedly because they are “dumb as hell”

A fifth grade teacher is in hot water for helping students cheat on their exams. Even worse is the reason she gave for helping them. Shayla Smith says that she had no choice but to help the students cheat because they are (in her words) “dumb as hell.” The teacher had to appear before a... Read More

August 31, 2012

TICKER: Hip Hop Mogul Chris Lighty dies from apparent suicide

Chris Lighty, a major figure in the hip hop music industry, is dead after shooting himself. During an argument with his ex-wife in the Bronx, sources say that Lighty suddenly decided to take his own life. Lighty had managed major artists like 50 Cent, Diddy, Ja Rule and Mariah Carey. He and his wife Veronica... Read More

August 31, 2012

27 years at Vanguard: Colleagues pay tribute to Ogbonnaya Amadi

by Stanley Azuakola One of Nigeria’s finest entertainment writers is dead. Ogbonnaya Amadi, who until his death was the Group Entertainment Editor for Vanguard, passed away on Wednesday following an asthma attack. He was pronounced dead in a nearby hospital less than 30 minutes after he took ill. The news came as a shock to... Read More

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August 31, 2012

TICKER: Squatting becomes a criminal offence in England and Wales

Squatting in a residential building in England and Wales becomes a criminal offence on Saturday, meaning squatters would face jail or a fine. Ministers said it would offer better protection for homeowners and “slam shut the door on squatters once and for all”. The maximum penalty will be six months in jail, a £5,000 fine,... Read More

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August 31, 2012

Why Barth Nnaji had to go – President Jonathan

by Stanley Azuakola In Anambra State yesterday, President Goodluck Jonathan validated the position of the ex-minister of Power Barth Nnaji that he did not resign because of any wrongdoing. Nnaji resigned on Tuesday and despite his best assurances that he voluntarily resigned to protect his integrity, there’s been various speculations on the reason for his... Read More

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August 31, 2012

#ThisShouldMakeYouSmile? Nigeria now priority for US visas

by Stanley Azuakola America, the land of the free and the home of the brave, is calling; and Nigerians are responding in their numbers. Consider this – the US visa offices in Abuja and Lagos have already processed over 40,000 visa applications in 2012. That number is 11 per cent more that those who had... Read More

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August 31, 2012

TICKER: Senegal to scrap Senate to save money

Senegalese President Macky Sall presented plans on Thursday to scrap the country’s upper house of parliament to raise funds needed to fight annual flooding which killed six and left several neighbourhoods under water last weekend. Mr Sall, who won March elections on a ticket to cut excessive spending on state institutions, said the abolition of... Read More

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August 30, 2012

TICKER: “I mind my own business” – World’s oldest living person celebrates 116th birthday (See Photos)

It’s difficult enough to fit 16 candles on a birthday cake, but trying squeezing 116 on one. But Besse Cooper, the world’s oldest person according to the Guinness World Records, chose to use numbers instead of actual candles when she celebrated her 116 th birthday Sunday. Guinness claims Cooper is one of only eight people... Read More

TICKER: Bishop accused of hair-cutting attacks ‘forced women to have sex with him to make them better wives’

TICKER: Rapist, Eric McGowen, on the run from the law

TICKER: New details on ‘Pussy Riot’ murder emerge

TICKER: I shouldn’t be alive: Skydiver survives 13,000ft drop as parachute fails

TICKER: Chinese mechanic spends £6,000 building a replica of a £1m Lamborghini

“Tonto Dikeh – Seriously?!” What worked and what didn’t at The Future Awards 2012

TICKER: Woman caught on camera stealing $13 from a 10 year old

TICKER: Beyonce’s father’s record label reportedly falling apart

TICKER: Victim of HIV pastor speaks out with an open letter to the public

TICKER: African Americans at most risk of catching untreatable Gonorrhea

TICKER: Retired colonel screams at Condi Rice, “You cannot be compassionate and kill people in a war of choice”

TICKER: LEAKED: Apples sales manual shows how the company tries to play with your head

TICKER: Now is the best time to ditch your iPhone 4

TICKER: #ThisShouldConcernYou: Toni Morrison offers free writing courses

TICKER: Scientists find sugar molecules in outer space, raising question if we are alone

TICKER: Warning: You are probably being monitored on your work computer

TICKER: So fast? Bobby Brown quits rehab just after three weeks

TICKER: American Idol’s Mandissa loses 100 pounds, inspired by Simon Cowell’s rudeness (Photo)

TICKER: Did someone say “state police”? American city shuts down police department dure to lack of funding

TICKER: A business rules guide you must read

TICKER: Stories that make you smile: Girl orphaned in Sierra Leone civil war, now world famous ballet dancer

Brutality: Police officers body slam nurse, twice, in a parking lot (WATCH)

TICKER: Teacher helps students cheat in exam, allegedly because they are “dumb as hell”

TICKER: Hip Hop Mogul Chris Lighty dies from apparent suicide

27 years at Vanguard: Colleagues pay tribute to Ogbonnaya Amadi

TICKER: Squatting becomes a criminal offence in England and Wales

Why Barth Nnaji had to go – President Jonathan

#ThisShouldMakeYouSmile? Nigeria now priority for US visas

TICKER: Senegal to scrap Senate to save money

TICKER: “I mind my own business” – World’s oldest living person celebrates 116th birthday (See Photos)

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