September 9, 2014

Opinion: #ChibokGirls- Nigerian women should be ashamed of themselves

by Bayo Oluwasanmi Political participation is a Human Right. One of the crippling problems facing Nigerian democracy is the elitist nature of its citizen participation. Our democracy is not an all-inclusive project of a nation state. Majority of our mothers are illiterates and they reside in the rural areas and are excluded from being active... Read More

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September 9, 2014

How a randy Soldier raped me thrice under a tree – Poly student seeks justice

by S’ola Filani A soldier, attached to Operation Burst set up by Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, has been arrested for raping a female student while on duty. A 23 year old student of Mass Communication Department, Ibarapa Polytechnic, is currently seeking justice after being raped repeatedly for five hours by the randy Nigerian... Read More

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September 9, 2014

Hit & Run driver crushes LAWMA official to death (PICTURED)

by S’ola Filani While diligently carrying about their daily routine, two workers of the Lagos State Waste Management Agency (LAWMA), Lateefat Sulyman and Fatimoh Ajetunmobi, were knocked down by a hit-and-run driver of a jeep late Monday. The incident reportedly occurred the along Iyana Oworo Expressway in the state. Sulyman (popularly known in the area... Read More

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September 9, 2014

Stoic faces: This is how Nigerians in Chad welcomed GEJ for the Boko Haram talks (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju President Goodluck Jonathan was in Ndjamena, Chad on Monday, 8 September, to meet with Chadian President, Idriss Deby. The purpose of the trip was to discuss the menace of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, and ways to put an end to their terror attacks. Also present at the talks was former Borno... Read More

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September 9, 2014

Omena Daniels: How to know when it is time to break up!

by Omena Daniels Signs it’s time to break up with your partner are not always hard to see. There are plenty of red flags to look out for when you’re dating someone. However, what might be obvious to outsiders might not be so obvious to you when you’re in the relationship. So, if you’re looking... Read More

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September 9, 2014

Opinion: Are women really the weaker sex?

by Nnaemeka Oruh Over the past century, the position of women in human affairs has received lots of attention. There has been a delineation into several camps and several groups, each with different ideologies. No matter which camp one belongs, it seems that the point of convergence remains the belief that women are different. I... Read More

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September 9, 2014

Army gains ground in Borno – now in control of Bama

by James Sambo The Nigeran Army is in complete control of Bama, one of the major towns in Borno State which has been under attack fromthe Boko Haram Islamist group. The army has also halted the terrorist group’s advance towards Maiduguri, the Borno capital. A senior government official told the Reuters news agency on Monday... Read More

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September 9, 2014

Opinion: Do not condemn all Muslims because of Boko Haram

by Frank Ijege During my primary days, I had very good friends. They are Abdulhakeem Shehu and Ak Shehu . These were brothers and I was like the third one in their midst. Their father Late Alhaji A. W. Shehu (May God grant him paradise and rest his soul), was like a father to me. After... Read More

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September 9, 2014

Why did Ali Modu Sheriff go to Chad with GEJ to discuss Boko Haram?

by Kolapo Olapoju On Monday, 8 September, President Goodluck Jonathan arrived in Ndjamena, Chad for Boko-Haram related talks with Chadian president, Idriss Deby. During the trip, the presidential media aide, Rueben Abati, tweeted photos from the meeting with the Chadian President, and surprisingly, also present at the talks was the former Governor of Borno state,... Read More

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September 9, 2014

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

September 9, 2014

Ex-president Obasanjo son who was shot by Boko Haram today (PICTURED)

by Akan Ido Boko Haram militants attacked a platoon led by the son of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, shooting him today. He was said to have sustained serious injuries to his legs and was being taken to a medical facility. Adeboye Obasanjo, an army engineer, was a Lieutenant Colonel at the 3rd Division in Jos, Plateau... Read More

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September 9, 2014

American air marshal in ‘quarantine’ after attack in Nigeria

A federal air marshal is in quarantine in Houston today after being attacked last night by an unknown assailant at the Lagos, Nigeria airport wielding a syringe. U.S. law enforcement officials told ABC News they were alarmed by the bizarre, unprovoked attack because the assailant was apparently able to inject an unknown substance into the... Read More

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September 8, 2014

Buhari is missing at APC’s Sokoto rally

by James Sambo Chieftains in the All Progressives Congress (APC) converged for the Party’s North-West Zonal Rally in Sokoto State on Monday. The headline of the rally, which is taking place at the Trade Fair complex, was the absence of Former Head of State, and APC Chief, Rtd. Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari. Others in attendance of... Read More

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September 8, 2014

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

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September 8, 2014

Wedding bells! Awwww…….Omawumi is officially engaged (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Omawumi is the next celebrity to make the walk down the aisle. The music star is engaged to Tosin Yusuf, the father of her daughter, who she has been involved in a well-guarded romance for quite some time. The engagement news was broken by her BBF, Singer, Waje, who shared on... Read More

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September 8, 2014

Jonathan plans to improve the welfare of Nigerians

by Laila Ibrahim The Federal Government has approved the establishment of the Interim Office of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (GGW) and also for the appointment of an Acting Director General (DG) to man the Agency. Vice President, Namadi Sambo made this position known during the 5th meeting of the National Council... Read More

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September 8, 2014

Warning! This Ebola movie will make you laugh hard… till you cry (WATCH)

by Akan Ido Nollywood will try but we can assure you that even the Nigerian movie industry will find it hard to beat this Ghanaian Ebola ‘movie’ in sheer tackiness and outright stupidity. Okay, let’s punish you with what we imagine is the storyline – a Ghanaian herbalist finds the long sought cure for the... Read More

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September 8, 2014

Bomb scare: London’s Luton Airport terminal evacuated

by Isi Esene There was anxiety today at United Kingdom’s sixth biggest airport as passengers were evacuated after a suspicious item was found in the security search area. Airport officials immediately explained the decision on its website saying it was to ensure the safety and security of passengers and staff. “London Luton Airport has evacuated the terminal... Read More

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September 8, 2014

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

September 8, 2014

Genevieve Nnaji, Toke Makinwa, Toolz Oniru, Shade Okoya, others attend Elite Model Look

by Jewel Stephen On Saturday, 6 September, the runway was on fire as male and female models competed at Aquafina Elite Model Look event at the Eko Hotel events centre, Lagos. The international modelling event saw contestants competing and modelling designs from top fashion companies within and outside Nigeria. Many celebrities like Genevieve Nnaji, Mai... Read More

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September 8, 2014

Boko Haram shoots Obasanjo’s son

by James Sambo Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo’s son, has been shot by Boko Haram militants in Adamawa state. According to a report by Sahara Reporters, Adeboye, an army engineer, was shot in the leg as his platoon engaged with Boko Haram militants at Baza. 24 soldiers were killed. He sustained serious injuries to his... Read More

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September 8, 2014

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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September 8, 2014

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

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September 8, 2014

“Pray for Pope Francis”| “A plane will be hijacked” || T.B Joshua has some new prophecies for the week

by Azubuike Azikiwe Every week, founder of Synagogue church of all nations, Prophet T.B Joshua, seems to always have a warning message and prophecy to share with the world. During his service on Sunday, 7 September, the Prophet didn’t disappoint, as he urged his congregation to pray for the head of the Catholic church, Pope... Read More

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September 8, 2014

IG deploys CPs in 21 state commands

by Aka Ido Suleiman Abba, the Acting Inspector-General of Police today made sweeping changes by deploying newly promoted Commissioners of Police to head Police Commands in 21 States. This followed the recommendation of the Commissioners of Police to the Police Service Commission and its subsequent approval. Check out the posting below: The CPs are Usman Yakubu who... Read More

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September 8, 2014

#Ebola: Saudi Arabia bars Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone, but allows Nigeria to come for hajj

by Azubuike Azikiwe Saudi Arabia says it has no plans to ban Nigerian pilgrims from attending the annual hajj, despite the presence of Ebola virus disease in the country. Although the Middle East country has barred pilgrims from Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea from the hajj due to Ebola concerns, it says Nigerians can enter... Read More

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September 8, 2014

Battle ready: Delta women protest against NPDC camouflage-style (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Women from Orogun Oil and Gas Communities in Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State recently trooped out to register their displeasure over what it referred to as marginalization by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC). The protesters, who last month shut down the Erhoike Flow Station to register their opposition to the... Read More

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September 8, 2014

My hands are clean! Aliyu says he didn’t endorse this man as presidential candidate

by James Sambo Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu, has denied reports that he endorsed Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, as presidential candidate. Israel Ebije, Aliyu’s spokesperson said that he was misquoted as it wasn’t his constitutional duties to anoint anybody as presidential candidate. “What I told him was to prepare for greater responsibilities. We have a... Read More

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September 8, 2014

Christ Embassy: Unshaken belief in the midst of a storm [Kolapo Olapoju pays a visit]

by Kolapo Olapoju When a scandal erupts within a church, only the most ardent believers and loyal members would stay put, and weather the storm. While some may jump ship and take a walk, others would see out the turbulence, whether as a result of strong conviction in the church and those involved, or probably,... Read More

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