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4-year-old boy crushed to death by a cupboard in Lagos

by Akan Ido A four year old boy, Emmanuel Ore-Ofe Saheed, has been crushed to death by a cupboard around the Ayobo area of Lagos. The tragic incident reportedly happened on September 4 at his residence on Anishere street. The toddler was said to have been crushed under the weight of the heavy cupboard killing... Read More

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Busted! Beggar caught while attempting to kidnap toddler

by Azubuike Azikiwe A beggar has been arraigned on Tuesday, 9 September, before a Tinubu Magistrates’ court, Lagos, for attempting to kidnap a toddler. The begger, 31-year-old Gboyega Dauda, is standing trial on a one-count charge of attempted kidnap a little boy, Ismail Abdullahi. Koti Aondohemba, the prosecuting lawyer, told the court that the offence... Read More

Join #TheFutureLagos dialogue session with Hon. Abike Dabiri [DETAILS]

by Isi Esene TheFutureLagos is an initiative powered by a group of young Nigerians who are desperate for change in Nigeria as a whole with a bird’s eye view on Lagos. We believe that Lagos has the capacity, the ability, and the wherewithal to become a world class city. A leading business Centre with steady... Read More

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Ayomide Fabs: Under the Mainland bridge (30 days, 30 voices)

by Ayomide Fabs I stood on the pedestrian pavement with big fat railings, watching happily as the sea flowed freely without restraint. It was peaceful. Peaceful in spite of the intermittent passage of speedboats and the occasional luxury Yacht. I was especially awed by this experience – the opulence of the speed boats and... Read More

Ebola: Monkey causes commotion in Bayelsa Police station

by S’ola Filani Police men in the “A” division of Bayelsa state police command fled for dear life when a monkey and its owner arrived at the station yesterday at noon. The unwanted visitors caused a commotion as policemen scampered for safety over fear of Ebola – Monkeys have been identified as one of the... Read More

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These are the number of jobs that were created in the second quarter of 2014

by Tunji Andrews Reports, fresh out of the National Bureau of Statistics indicate that Nigeria created a total of 259,353 jobs in the second quarter of 2014, a marginal increase from the 240,871 recorded in the first quarter of 2014. The report which showed the latest estimates for jobs created in the Nigerian economy for... Read More

Ayorinsola Obisanya: When the gods died (30 days, 30 voices)

by Ayorinsola Obisanya “How many times have I warned you not to let that paper or whatever you call it, turn you into a lazy man? Since this craziness of yours started, you’ve decided not to farm. Instead you have resorted to memorizing all manner of oyinbo words. Let me tell you, I won’t condone... Read More

Lascivious fella: 27-year-old man assaults 53-year-old woman in bathroom

by Jewel Stephen 27-year-old, Niyi Adeyemi, has been accused of attempted rape on a woman who was having her bath, at No. 40, Olarokun St., Orile, Lagos. Ademyemi, who is a driver, was brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on a three-count charge of attempted rape, assault occasioning harm and stealing. The Prosecutor, Inspector Edet Okoi,... Read More

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Abuja gets Solar powered filling station

by James Sambo Solynta Energy, a UK registered Solar Energy Company, has launched Abuja’s first solar-powered filling station in Nigeria. The filling station, Bakka Oil, located along the Lokoja Expressway in Gwagwalada, is only the 2nd ever fully solar powered Filling Station in West Africa. The first of which is Total filling station on Mobolaji... Read More

#RonaldNzimoraTalksBusiness : How to “Steal” great business ideas and Get rich with them (Y! Business)

by Ronald Nzimora The year was 2003 and we were in Year Three in University. We were sitting in the newspaper section of the library. I was reading the dailies and my friend Ugo was trying to write an essay and submit it for a writing competition. Something to do with the role of “Financial... Read More

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#PhotoOfTheDay: Would you take a rest in this guesthouse? (LOOK)

by S’ola Filani One hotel owner decided to give his business premises a very awkward name – ‘Rest in Peace’ Guest house. Perhaps he meant his guests should unwind peacefully, but he chose one of the most dreaded phrases. We doubt he gets any clients.

Guest house

Meet the woman with the biggest HANDS in the world (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido No, the pictures are not photoshopped. This 59-year-old woman, Duangjay Samaksamam has suffered from a rare condition which leaves her limbs unusually swollen. The shop owner now has the unenviable distinction of having the biggest hands in the world owing to her medical condition. Experts believe Samaksamam is the only person to... Read More

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Vincent Enyeama reacts to Super Eagles loss against Congo

by Isi Esene Super Eagles safe hands, Vincent Enyeama has sent a message of encourage to his team-mates and Nigerian footballs fans at large urging them not to lose hope in the teams despite its loss to Congo yesterday. The Super Eagles lost 3-2 in a Group A African Nations Cup qualifying match which took... Read More

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Arome Ameh: The Baker- Episode 2 (Y! Fiction)

by Arome Ameh -Read Episode 1 of this compelling story [HERE] The weekend was short, what did you expect? I had ample cash on me for the first time in a very long time, and I didn’t have a worry in the world, so yes the universe would indeed conspire to make the weekend short, so... Read More

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When love fluctuates in your relationship, here’s what to do! – On #WeekendGroove with Damilola Jagun

by Damilola Jagun Before you hastily rush to change your relationship status to ‘single’ or ‘in an open relationship’, why don’t you spare 10 minutes to read this piece, mull on it, and decide afterwards if you want fight, run or persevere. Does love really fluctuate? I think it does, for me at least, and... Read More

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The APC has something to say about Osun elections tribunal (READ)

by Mayowa Aboah The All Progressive Congress (APC) has called for the dissolution of the Osun Governorship Election Tribunal, due to the removal of Justice I.M. Bako, the former Chairman of the Tribunal. Bako was said to have been removed on the basis of a petition written against him by some people in the opposition... Read More

Photo of Day: This child will never forgive her parents for this (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Like the caption says, ‘This girl will never forgive her parents.’ Who in the world gives their child ‘Rice, stew and a malnourished chicken’ as substitute for a birthday cake? The toddler was obviously displeased with her cake, as she posed for the photo. And the pitch-black shiny wig on the... Read More

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Kenyan couple show us how to be good football, sorry, Man U supporters

by Jewel Stephen What do you do when there’s a big football match on but you’ve been invited to a wedding at the same time? Sneak a radio into the service to keep up with the action, or behave with dignity and enjoy the couple’s big day? Well this Kenyan bride and... Read More

All Work, No Play! Peter and Paul Okoye do not live with their wives

by S’ola Filani Singing duo, Peter and Paul Okoye, P-Square, have revealed that they do not live with their wives (at the moment). During a radio programme, the singers who spend their nights in the studio in their Square-ville, disclosed they do not live with their wives because they are constantly in the studio... Read More

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What was he thinking? Man makes 10-month-old granddaughter do Ice Bucket Challenge (WATCH)

by Akan Ido Claude Dalcour, a Houston father is unhappy after seeing a video footage of his soon-to-be-ex father-in-law drenching his 10-month-old daughter in cold water while taking the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The video drew complaints from many who watched it online wondering why a grandfather would allow a baby go through such an... Read More

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Tunde Leye: Tricia’s Nightmare – Episode 8 (Y! Fiction)

by Tunde Leye Read Episode 1 of this compelling story HERE Read Episode 2 of this compelling story HERE Read Episode 3 of this compelling story HERE Read Episode 4 of this compelling story HERE Read Episode 5 of this compelling story HERE Read Episode 6 of this compelling story HERE While Olu and company waited for Dr. Obochi in Lagos,... Read More

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#DivorceDarama: My wife is insatiable in bed – Man laments in court

by Akan Ido A man in India has filed for divorce on the grounds of too much sex. According to the Times of India, the man dragged his wife to court over her “excessive and insatiable desire for sex.” The man who was apparently fed up with his wife’s antics had initially taken her to... Read More

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Super Eagles did not train today for the game against Congo

by Olorunwa Lawal The Super Eagles of Nigeria have called off their training ahead of the African Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Red Devils of Congo on September 6, 2014 (tomorrow). The Eagles were billed to carry out their final training today, but had to call it off due to a heavy down poor... Read More

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Yaw, Cynthia Morgan, Klint Da Drunk, others end ‘PO the stage play’ in grand style (PHOTOS)

by Jewel Stephen After ten side-splitting Sunday nights filled with laughter and electrifying performances throughout the month of August the critically acclaimed stage play ‘PO’, ended in grand style on Sunday August 31 as some of the biggest names across the Nigerian entertainment, telecommunications, media and sports industry gathered to watch the last viewing which showed at Terra Kulture in Victoria Island,... Read More

Union Bank launches MoneyGram back-to-school promo

by Jewel Stephen Union Bank of Nigeria Plc has launched the Back-to-School MoneyGram campaign which will run through the end of September 2014. As the new academic year approaches, the promotion allows parents and guardians to send and receive money for school fees and other school related expenses through MoneyGram transfers from Nigeria or abroad.... Read More

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Usain Bolt wants to race a cheetah as humans are not good enough

by Olurunwa Lawal World’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, has said that it would be cool to race against a Cheetah. Bolt made the statement during a charity cricket match, in the Indian city of Bangalore. “A cheetah would be cool to compete with … (I) can see the headline ‘Usain Bolt beats cheetah,” Bolt said.... Read More

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Crazy stalker! Man sent to prison for calling ex-girlfriend 21,807 times

by Jewel Stephen A French man has been jailed after calling and texting his ex-girlfriend 21, 807 times over a 10-month period. The 33-year-old man was handed a 10-month sentence and a £793 fine for calling his 32-year-old ex-girlfriend a average of 73 times per day. The man had been reportedly admitted to hospital in the past for... Read More

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Rumour-mongers! Mikel Obi says he did not propose to his girlfriend

by Olorunwa Lawal Contrary to reports that Nigerian midfielder, John Mikel Obi, had proposed to his Russian girlfriend, Olga Diyachenko, the Chelsea midfielder has said that its all false. Mikel who said that he was yet to propose to Diyachenko, called on Nigerian girls to stop insulting his girlfriend. “Yes, she is my girlfriend, but... Read More

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