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October 8, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: ‘Fintiri refuses to vacate Govt. House’, Atiku reacts to Adamawa court ruling, PDP also wades in, and more

We deliver your news brief for Tuesday, October 8, 2014.   Former Acting Governor of Adamawa State, Mr. Umar Fintiri, has said he has appealed against the judgment of a Federal High Court in Abuja, which ordered the former Deputy Governor of the state, Bala Ngilari, to be sworn in as the substantive governor. Fintiri,... Read More
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October 8, 2014

“We want our money back” || South African youths are unhappy with Nicki Minaj

by Akan Ido The youth wing of South Africa’s ‘African National Congress’ is at loggerheads with American singer, Nicki Minaj. The ANC Youth League (ANCYL) in Tshwane has written to Minaj’s management, asking for a refund of the R10 million(N147,170,054) deposit she received from the City of Tshwane to perform at the TribeOne Dinokeng Festival in Cullinan. The... Read More
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October 8, 2014

Presidency says GEJ’s inclusion in African leaders’ rich list is libellous

by Laila Ibrahim The Presidency has condemned the inclusion of President Goodluck Jonathan in the publication titled “Africa’s Richest Presidents 2014” which it described as another attempt to unjustifiably portray him President as a corrupt leader and incite public disaffection against him. According to a statement by the President’s Spokesman, Reuben Abati, there is no... Read More
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October 8, 2014

Oh Wow! Vaginal orgasm and G-spot are myths, new study reveals

by Damilola Jagun Sorry to burst your bubble folks, but there is nothing like vaginal orgasm or clitoral orgasm, or even G-spot for that matter. According to a recent study by Vincenzo and Guila Puppo, published in the journal Clinical Anatomy, it is simply known as ‘female orgasm’. The study states that descriptions of female... Read More
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October 8, 2014

Bad news for Arsenal: Mesut Ozil out for 3 months with knee injury

by Mark Bassey Arsenal’s attacking midfielder, Mesut Ozil will be out of action for three months after suffering a knee injury. The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed the news that the midfielder has sustained ligament damage in his left knee. The DFB wrote on its Twitter page, “@MesutOzil1088 out for 10-12 weeks with partial lateral... Read More
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October 8, 2014

#Ghana demands recapitalisation of Nigerian owned MSMEs

by Tunji Andrews The Ghanaian Ministry of Trade and Industry has once again moved to force foreign owned medium, small and medium scale enterprises to recapitalise their asset base of face eviction. The move championed by the Ghana Investment Promotion Council (GIPC), GIPC is seeking to review foreign investment laws in the country ranging from... Read More
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October 8, 2014

519 Nigerians sign up as volunteers to aid fight against #Ebola in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea

by Laila Ibrahim Subject to the approval of President Goodluck Jonathan, 519 Nigerians will soon leave the country for the Ebola hit countries of Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea as volunteers. He said the approval of the President was still however being awaited before they leave the country as volunteers. The was announced by the... Read More
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October 8, 2014

OMG! 4-year-old toddler shares packets of heroin in day care centre

by Akan Ido   The Delaware state police has revealed that a 4-year-old girl took several packets of heroin to her day-care center, thinking it was candy, and shared it to other little children. The backpack was filled with nearly 250 packets of heroin, which had the label ‘Slam’ on each of them. The girl accidentally took the heroin to the... Read More
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October 8, 2014

Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo to run for political office under PDP

by Azubuike Azikiwe Veteran Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo has made known his intention to run for political office, following the example of entertainers like Julius Agwu, 9ice, Kate Henshaw, Bob Manuel, Desmond Elliot and several others who have hopped aboard the political train. Reports say that Okonkwo declared to represent Nsukka/Igboeze South Federal Constituency at... Read More
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October 8, 2014

Sex could keep #Ebola alive – World Health Organisation warns survivors

by Kolapo Olapoju The World Health Organisation says sexual intercourse could keep the Ebola epidemic alive, as the disease could last for a long time in the semen. A WHO release on Monday, 6 October, stated that, “In a convalescent male, the virus can persist in semen for at least 70 days; one study suggests... Read More
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October 8, 2014

Its the old days again: Psquare brothers hit the beach in Dubai

by Damilola Jagun Psquare have managed to survive the rift that threatened to break up the group, and have subsequently released their 6th studio record, ‘Double Trouble’. The group has commenced their world tour, and after recently performing in Congo, they have berthed in Dubai, UAE. The Okoye brothers of Paul, Peter and manager/director, Jude,... Read More
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October 8, 2014

Newlywed Doctor kills wife and himself minutes after wedding reception

by Damilola Jagun A 54-year-old Doctor, George Scott Samson has murdered his wife and himself, shortly after their wedding reception at the Ohio Building in Terre Haute on Saturday evening. According to Indystar, Samson got into an argument with his bride, 50-year old Kelly Ecker, in the presence of guests at their wedding party. The cause... Read More
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October 8, 2014

The Wives’ stage play is here! Joke Silva, Jide Kosoko, Kate Henshaw, Ireti Doyle, others to feature

by Jewel Stephen It’s the theatre production everyone has been waiting for this month. The Wives, a play written by Prof. Ahmed Yerima will be showing this weekend – from Thursday 9 – Saturday 11 October, 2014. It shows at the Agip a Recital Hall of the Muson Centre, Onikan Lagos. The play is presented... Read More
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October 8, 2014

#Ebola: Police and protesters clash in Spain over killing of Ebola victim’s dog

by Temitope Onitiju Spanish Police and animal rights protesters have reportedly clashed outside the building where the nurse who got infected with Ebola lives, over the planned killing of the victim’s dog. The animal rights group, want the Spanish mixed-breed dog, Excalibur, to be allowed to live, but the government is determined to have it... Read More
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October 8, 2014

Evil Physician: US doctor admits to wrongfully diagnosing patients with cancer to make money

by Damilola Jagun A popular cancer doctor in Michigan, Dr. Farid Fata, who was accused of giving false diagnosis to cancer patients to make money, has pleaded guilty to the charges. In a Detroit courtroom on Tuesday, 7 October, Fata admitted to intentionally and wrongfully diagnosing healthy people with cancer, and giving them chemotherapy drugs,... Read More
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October 8, 2014

Court stops Adamawa bye-election, orders swearing-in of Ngilari

by Kolapo Olapoju The Adamawa state bye-election slated for Saturday, 11 October, has been stopped, following the order of a Federal High Court in Abuja, that the former Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Mr. Bala Ngilari, be sworn in as the governor of the state. Ngilari had resigned from his post on 14 July, but... Read More
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October 8, 2014

Foul play: This man has sex with chickens and guinea fowls (PICTURED)

by Chidi Okoye A 42-year-old Indiana man, Michael Bessigano, has been accused of having sex with a guinea fowl. Bessigano, who was arrested on charges of bestiality and killing a domestic animal, had been previously convicted of having sex with a chicken. According to the ‘Times of Munster’, the suspect allegedly went to a local... Read More
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October 8, 2014

APC in league with South Africa and US to embarrass Nigeria – @realFFK

by Kolapo Olapoju Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has accused the major opposition party, All Progressives Congress, of being in partnership with the South African and Unites States’ governments to scuttle the efforts of the Nigerian government in fighting the war against Boko Haram. Fani-Kayode was a guest on Channels TV’ Sunrise programme on Wednesday,... Read More
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October 8, 2014

Fuel queues return to Port Harcourt as tanker drivers go on strike

by Tony Tamuno Tanker drivers have gone on strike in Rivers state causing a scarcity of petroleum products that has seen long queues return to petrol stations across Port Harcourt. Meanwhile, a member of the tanker drivers’ branch of NUPENG told YNaija that the strike was to bring the government’s attention to the poor conditions... Read More
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October 8, 2014

It’s back! YNaija2015.com & Co-Creation Hub present The #AdamawaDecides Situation Room this Saturday… Joachim Mac-Ebong, Demola Rewaju, Victor Mbidi, and Chuba Ezekwesili lead analysis

by Isi Esene YNaija2015.com, Nigeria’s leading political blog has announced the second instalment of its novel platform to cover elections in Nigeria. TheYNaija2015 Situation Room. This edition cover the run-off Governorship elections in Adamawa this Saturday, 11 October 2014. The Situation Room is presented in partnership with the Co-Creation Hub. “The first edition was a revelation,” says the... Read More
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October 8, 2014

Meet the five Nigerian Pastors who top the 2014 list of ’10 Richest Pastors in the world’

by Anike Jacobs Another incredible list has just been published on RichestLifestyle.com, and Winners’ Chapel Bishop David Oyedepo is the richest pastor in the world with an estimated net worth of $150 million. Surprisingly, out of the top ten richest pastors in the WORLD, five of them are Nigerians. “A pastor is an ordained leader of... Read More
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October 8, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Peter Obi finds shelter under the umbrella | James Ibori stays running things | Buhari gives date for declaration | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today Peter Obi finds shelter under the umbrella. YNaija IBB goes Terminator on us. Vanguard Buhari gives new date for declaration. Leadership TUC, NLC, others give Mimiko the cold shoulder. Leadership Folarin moves to takeover Ajimobi’s job.... Read More
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