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Reporter’s diary: How I got attacked at Synagogue Church

by Adedayo Ademuwagun One of the buildings inside the premises of the Synagogue Church in Lagos collapsed on Friday afternoon. Dozens of people died and others were injured. After the collapse happened on Friday, church members blocked the collapse site and prevented journalists and officials from state agencies from entering. The members were violent. They... Read More

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Daddy’s here: Obasanjo visits injured son in Plateau

by Akan Ido Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo was yesterday in Jos, Plateau State to visit his son, Lt. Col. Adeboye Obasanjo who was injured a few days ago following an attack by gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect. The younger Obasanjo was shot in the leg as his platoon engaged with Boko... Read More

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Opinion: Nigerian Churches and their madness (Redeemed Christian Church of God Version)

by David Imoh *In Pastor Adeboye’s voice* “Baba God says there is somebody that will be overtaken by his anger after reading this….” The RCCG is the fastest growing franchise in Nigeria. Besides potential conflict zones, RCCG merchandise is just about everywhere in Nigeria including the bedroom of the oga in Aso Rock. This is... Read More

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Femi Aribisala reveals how he saw a demon

by Femi Aribisala A nightmare occurs when an invisible person presses us down on the bed while we are sleeping. Literally, it means someone rides us like a mare at night. According to European myth and legend, a nightmare is a demon or evil spirit that harasses and suffocates people in their sleep. Nightmares are... Read More

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Grace Efezokhae: What kind of parent do you want to be? (Y! Superblogger)

by Grace Efezokhae Just in case you are over 20 years old and you still complain bitterly about your parents and you still say stuffs like: “My mum/dad is just miserable. He is too stingy with money” “My mum/dad never had time for me” “My mum/dad abandoned us when we were young leaving us to... Read More

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Air Force jet with two pilots on board, missing

by S’ola Filani An Alpha Jet (NAF 466) belonging to the Nigerian Air Force is missing around Adamawa State. Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade said the aircraft, with two pilots onboard, left Yola at about 10:45 am on 12 September 2014 on a routine operational mission and was expected back by 12:00 noon. Since that time,... Read More

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Theophilus Ilevbare: Do not be deceived; GEJ knows the sponsors of Boko haram

by Theophilus Ilevbare The dust raised by the stunning exposé of Australian independent negotiator, Dr Stephen Davis, on the alleged sponsors of the Boko Haram Islamic sect, indicted former Chief of Army Staff, General Azubuike Ihejirika (retd), the usual suspect, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, former Borno State governor, and an anonymous senior official of the... Read More

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Tunde Fagbenle: President Jonathan is in a big mess

by Tunde Fagbenle President Goodluck Jonathan seems deep in bad mess, but mostly out of no fault of his. That is not saying the mess is all undeserved, but I am persuaded that the president, bar the still missing gift of eloquence, is lately of carriage and mien looking the part of president of the... Read More

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Lagos is working, debts are piling up, Fashola explains why

by Emma Chidiogo The Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, has said that the huge loans obtained by the administration is used in financing capital intensive projects as the Light rail, expansion of the Lagos-Badagry Express Way, Mile 12 – Ikorodu, among others. Fashola, who spoke while inspecting progress of work at the Iganmu Terminus... Read More

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“Evangelist” shoots father to death in Enugu

by S’ola Filani A 30-year-old man, Chukwukezi Afonogu, has been arrested by the Enugu State Police Command for killing his 65-year-old father, Judge Afonogu with a gun. Afonogu allegedly murdered his father for calling him a ‘mad boy’. The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu said the incident in Enugu-Inyi, Oji River Local Government... Read More

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Simon Kolawole: Corruption is my grouse with President Jonathan

by Simon Kolawole You know the general election is around the corner when you see all sorts of groups springing up here and there, endorsing candidates here and there, and generally disturbing the public peace everywhere. Oh no, it is that time again. Yes, 2015 is here. The general election is a stone’s throw away.... Read More

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Brain-damaged Suntai returns to Nigeria, mixes up words

by S’ola Filani Governor Danbaba Suntai is yet to recover from the brain injury he had two years ago, after a plane he piloted crashed near Yola in Adamawa state. His real physical and mental health condition was revealed last night in Abuja as he was ushered before the media at retired General TY Danjuma’s... Read More

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Oh Goodluck Jonathan! Seven bullets Soyinka shot at GEJ in his “Wages of Impunity” article (READ)

by S’ola Filani We bet President Jonathan did not see this one coming! Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has once again condemned the Good luck Jonathan administration, laying emphasis on the recent #bringbackjonathan2015 campaign slogan and his GEJ’s recent trip to Chad with Ali Modu Sheriff, who has been accused of being a Boko Haram sponsor. In a... Read More

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Opinion: Let us talk about suicide

by Adekoya Boladale Growing up as a nine year old boy with a single parent is extremely challenging especially with all the frustrations our society offers. The thought of committing suicide had often crossed my mind, not once, not twice, and not even thrice! There was an occasion I had summoned courage to do the... Read More

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Joe Igbokwe writes to Fellow Igbos; Stop defending thieves

by Joe Igbokwe At the risk of being tagged once again as anti-Igbo by rabid, commissioned slave traders who see Ndigbo as easy wares to be marketed to their political masters, I write this open letter to my people. At the huge risk of being called names by my brothers and sisters, I boldly write... Read More

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Jonathan directs military to institute special programme to honour fallen heroes

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has directed the institution of a special programme that will honour officers of the armed forces who lose their lives in active service. Speaking on Saturday at the combined passing-out-parade and commissioning of the 61 regular course and short service course 42 (Army) cadets of the National Defence Academy (NDA)... Read More

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Funke Akindele, Geneveive Nnaji, Tiwa Savage, others, step out in style for Mo Abudu’s 50th birthday party (Photos)

by S’ola Filani Media Guru and CEO of Ebony Life TV,Mo Abudu celebrated her 50th birthday in grand style today and our female celebrities rocked the star studded event in black , white and red ensembles. Some of the ladies at the event include Geneveive Nnaji, Tiwa Savage, Waje rocked black dresses, former Miss Nigeria Omowunmi Akinnifesi, on air personalities... Read More

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Have a sneak-peek of Microsoft’s Windows 9 [WATCH]

by Emma Chidiogo A few days ago, we brought you a report on the possible new features of Microsoft’s next Operating System, Windows 9. However, a new video which surfaced on the internet today, has further confirmed that the Windows 9 will have virtual desktop (multi-desktops). Virtual desktop simply means a PC user will have... Read More

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Microsoft future plans: Say goodbye to Nokia, Windows Phone brand names

by Emma Chidiogo Several reports have suggested that the next version of Windows smartphone will kill off the name “Windows Phone” and “Nokia”. According to a report by GeeksOnGadgets, which claimed to have an internal Microsoft document, the PC company is planning to phase out both the “Nokia” and “Windows Phone” brands for “Lumia” and... Read More

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No light for one month: Federal Polytechnic students obstruct traffic, attack police over power supply

by Godwin Akanfe Students of the Federal Polytechnic of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti, took to the streets to protest against epileptic power supply in their community, while a hostel for the Junior Staff of Afe Babalola University, in the same location had been enjoying light. The angry students who had not seen any power for over a month in... Read More

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Wole Soyinka: The wages of impunity

by Wole Soyinka The dancing obscenity of Shekau and his gang of psychopaths and child abductors, taunting the world, mocking the BRING BACK OUR GIRLS campaign on internet, finally met its match in Nigeria to inaugurate the week of September 11 – most appropriately. Shekau’s danse macabre was surpassed by the unfurling of a political... Read More

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Oh no, she didn’t! Nicki Minaj goes braless in Paris club (LOOK)

by Akan Ido It’s hard to spot Nicki Minaj overdressed but her outfit on Friday night was off the hangers. The 31-year-old rapper was out clubbing in Paris, France after her stage performance with Beyonce wearing a teeny turtle neck crop top which looked many sizes too small for her ample cleavage. Nicki Minaj danced the... Read More

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APC to INEC – We have faith in you, carry on

by Mayowa Aboah The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure a free and fair election in 2015 general. While referring to the success achieved by the commission at the Osun gubernatorial election, National Secretary of the Party, Alhaji Maimala Buni, urged INEC to build on the success,... Read More

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Age is just a number: 57-year-old Hollywood actor dating 18-year-old girl

by Damilola Jagun You’ll be forgiven for thinking they are father and daughter, but really, they are just a regular boyfriend and girlfriend out and about, on Wednesday, 10 September, in California, US. 57-year-old Hollywood actor Steven Bauer and his 18-year-old girlfriend, Lyda Loudon, met in July at the ‘Magic In The Moonlight’ première, and... Read More

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“Bomb on Board” || Flight passenger arrested over WiFi name

by Damilola Jagun A passenger aboard a Southwest Airline flight was arrested at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Washington after naming his WiFi “Bomb on Board” during a Denver-bound flight. On Thursday, September 11, passengers aboard ‘Flight 3677’, which was waiting to depart in the tarmac, noticed someone on the plane had named his WiFi hotspot... Read More

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More officers for the military as NDA graduates 114

by James Sambo President Goodluck Jonathan has called on the newly commissioned officers from the Nigerian Defence Academy, to be part of the ongoing transformation in the country’s military, and exhibit a high sense of professionalism. Speaking on Saturday, in Kaduna, during a passing out parade of some graduating military cadets, the President gave assurances... Read More

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Keep it burning: Davido lets us in on his secret to success

by Akan Ido Award winning artiste, Davido is letting his fans in on his secret to success saying all you have to do is to “keep the fire burning.” The Skelewu singer, who is presently in London, United Kingdom, posted the following on his Instagram page and it sure deserves to be our quote of... Read More

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Mayowa Ogundele: What makes suicide an option? (Y! Superblogger)

by Mayowa Ogundele Up until 2014, suicide, for me, was an alien concept. Of course, I must have heard of a few cases here and there… mostly of unrequitted love.. but such reports are rare in Nigeria media. The unpopular wish to be done with life is however not as shocking as the will to actually take one’s... Read More

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