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@Survivor17: Your crimes will always haunt you (Y! Superblogger)
by Buki Otuyemi Last week, on my way to a cemetery for a funeral with a friend, we sort of got lost and after asking directions and turning into a…
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Akin Osuntokun: Are people right to be afraid of an Igbo revanchism?
by Akin Osuntokun The first prescribed order of business for this column today is to get readers familiarised with the meaning and usage of the word revanchist. According to the…
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Rudolf Okonkwo: My conversation with witches
by Rudolf Okonkwo “You’re an idiot.” “Ok. I’ve heard that one before.” “You’re a compound fool.” “I’ve heard that one, too. Don’t you have anything new?” “Whether you like it…
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The more you look, the more you see: Why Nigeria’s celebrities are not as rich as they seem
EROMO EGBEJULE runs the rule through the doctored lives of the country’s young and famous On a quiet January day, a Medview Airlines plane was preparing to take-off from Terminal…
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Terrible: Teacher stabs female student in Adamawa
by Akan Ido The Government Day Secondary School, Yola, Adamawa State has been shut down indefinitely after a teacher reportedly stabbed a female student multiple timees. The teacher simply identified…
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Synagogue collapse: We can’t rule out sabotage – Police
by Akan Ido The Divisional Police Officer in charge of the Ikotun division, CSP Haruna Alaba, has told the coroner at the ongoing inquest into the collapsed building at The…
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Today’s Daily Brief: APC is shocked by Osoba’s defection, Aspirants sue PDP over primaries, Ikuforiji rallies Lagosians for PVC, and more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed shock over the defection of some of its members in Ogun State to another party, but said the defection will not affect the…
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#Synagogue lawyers challenge LASEMA, play video clip showing calm, helpful church volunteers
by Adedayo Ademuwagun The coroner's inquest concerning the Synagogue church building collapse continued Thursday at the Lagos High Court in Ikeja. The police and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency…
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Man gets 315-year jail sentence for raping 18 women (PICTURED)
by Akan Ido A South African man has been convicted by the Scottburgh Regional Court for raping 18 women between the ages of 14 and 40. Mhlonishwa Mathebula, 33, who…
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Are you ready? Wizkid makes big announcement on his Instagram page (READ)
by Akan Ido After dropping his sophomore album, Ayo in September, Wizkid is ready with another one which many hope will trump his latest. The EME artiste who dropped his…
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70 per cent of Northerners are illiterates – @Atiku
by Isi Esene Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar earlier today disclosed that 70 per cent of people in the northern part of the country are illiterates. Abubakar who was speaking…
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Ikedi Ohakim, former Imo governor and his fierce-looking dogs (LOOK)
by Azubuike Azikiwe Ikedi Ohakim, former governor of Imo State, certainly has a thing for ferocious looking burly dogs. A photo has surfaced, of Ohakim having a play time with four of…
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SPOTTED: Actress, Joselyn Dumas sweeps the streets of Ghana
by Akan Ido Ghanaian actress, Joselyn Dumas took time off acting to hit the streets of Ghana earlier today with her broom. The TV anchor was reportedly spotted sweeping the…
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Ebola aid: ECOWAS donates $1.5million to Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone
by Laila Ibrahim The Extra Ordinary meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of States and Government has announced the donation of $1.5million to the three…
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This man rode to South Africa from Lagos on a motorbike (LOOK)
by Anike Jacobs A Nigerian and chemical Engineer, Ogbonnaya Kanu, also known as Foto Dadi, has broken a record as the first man to ride a motorcycle from Lagos to…
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Extrajudicial killings: Soldiers shoot 16 men to death in Potiskum
by James Sambo According to an AFP report, on Wednesday, 5 November, after morning prayers, Nigerian soldiers rounded up 17 people, including an imam, from the Dogo Tebo area of Potiskum…
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Terrible: Gunmen shoot South African rights activist
by Akan Ido Andile Lili, a South African activist has been shot multiple times by gunmen in Khayelitsha, an informal settlement in Cape Town. The 39-year-old leader of Ses’khona People’s Rights…
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The impressive Akwa Ibom International Stadium set for opening
by Jewel Stephen The beautiful city of Uyo is the perfect setting for the opening of a new chapter in the history of sports in Nigeria. On Friday, 7 November,…
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Vector, Toolz and Bovi unveiled as the new faces of Vitafoam (PHOTOS)
by Jewel Stephen Weeks after being named an ambassador for Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), hip-hop artiste, Vector Tha Viper has inked another endorsement deal with one of Nigeria’s…
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Raw, Fierce and Sexy: Bad gal Rihanna flaunts her privates in new shoot
by Temitope Onitiju Princess Riri has no qualms whatsoever with showing off supposedly private parts of her body. Over time, she has teased the world with her sex appeal and…
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Sleeping lovers on a road trip: We love this photo of 2face and Annie Idibia (LOOK)
by Damilola Jagun Even while asleep, he remains protective of her. Pop icon, 2face Idibia and actress, Annie Idibia are to Nigeria what Jay Z and Beyonce are to the United…
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GEJ, Ghanaian and Senegal Presidents broker peace deal in Burkina Faso
by Azubuike Azikiwe A peace deal has been brokered in the crisis-ridden West African nation of Burkina Faso. President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria, Senegal’s President Macky Sall and Ghana’s John Mahama…
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The Navy SEAL who killed Osama Bin Laden reveals his identity
by Temitope Onitiju The identity of the man who killed terrorist leader, Osama Bin Laden, has been revealed. 38-year-old Rob O'Neill, was a former member of SEAL Team Six, which…
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Is Tony Obu the Fashola of Delta
by Toni Kan Summoned home in the last week of October by a dear uncle, I took a chartered taxi from Sapele and headed straight to Asaba. As soon as…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Obanikoro kowtows to Bode George | Ekiti PDP hates judge but loves justice | OBJ gives women the props | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. OBJ gives women the props. Vanguard Obanikoro kowtows to Bode…
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Book Review: ‘Under The Bridge’ – The Story of a People Living in Bondage
by Obinna Edeh "The Society which scorns excellence in plumbing because plumbing is a very humble activity and tolerates shoddiness in Philosophy because Philosophy is an exalted activity will neither have…
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How premarital sex affected me and my husband – Toyin Aimakhu opens up on her private life and marriage
by Anike Jacobs Popular Yoruba actress, Toyin Aimakhu, whose foray into the movie industry began in 2003, has opened up on her private life and marriage. Toyin, a graduate of…
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World’s most corrupt property owners: Cecilia Ibru and James Ibori make the list
by Kolapo Olapoju From a virtual tour conducted by Google Earth, two Nigerians are listed among the owners of valuable properties acquired with stolen funds and corrupt means. The aerial…
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Leave your business and job and go get your voters card | #Lagos declares Friday public holiday
by Godwin Akanfe To ensure that all Lagosians receive their permanent voters card (PVCs), the executive Governor of Lagos state, Babtunde Fashola has declared Friday (November 7, 2014) a public holiday.…
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Coffin makers use naked women to advertise product
by Chidi Okoye Polish coffin company, Lindner, makes use of naked women to advertise their product. The company released a calendar which features images of topless models caressing different coffins. A…
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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