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September 3, 2014

#Ebola: British nurse recovers from Ebola after being treated with ‘Zmapp’

by Kolapo Olapoju William Pooley, a British nurse, who got infected with the Ebola virus disease in Sierra Leone has recovered and has been discharged from hospital after being treated with experimental drug, Zmapp. The drug was credited with saving the lives of two American missionaries, Kent Brantly and Nancy Writebol, earlier this month. Although... Read More
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September 3, 2014

Iyanya is hot and sexy: He headlines Cokobar’s 10th year anniversary concert in London (PHOTOS)

by Jewel Stephen The Afro-pop star and co-Founder of Triple MG, Iyanya shutdown London yet again as he headlined the recently concluded 10 Year anniversary celebration concert of Coko Bar on Monday 25 August, 2014 in London. With his trademark waist wiggles melting the hearts of many fans, the star performer was no holds barred in... Read More
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September 3, 2014

They have resumed! Gunmen kidnap 4 health workers in Rivers state

by Azubuike Azikiwe Unknown gunmen have reportedly abducted seven health workers in Rivers State. The health workers, four medical doctors, a pharmacist, one dentist and a nurse, were in the employ of Niger Delta Development Commission in Abua/Odual Local Government Area of the state. The quartet were taken by the gunmen at about 11pm on... Read More
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September 3, 2014

Goof of life: Business Insider calls ‘DJ Xclusive’ the son of Folorunsho Alakija

by Jewel Stephen Business Insider can be forgiven for thinking DJ Xclusive is the son of Africa’s richest woman, Folorunsho Alakija. After all, they share the same surname, and some Nigerian media platforms made the same error very recently. The United States business and technology news website compiled a list of the ‘world’s hottest billionaire... Read More
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September 3, 2014

Ex-Kogi commissioner perishes in car accident

by Segun Oni   Grace Elebiyo, the immediate past Commissioner for Education in Kogi State has died. Elebiyo who, before the accident, participated in Governor Idris Wada’s ongoing “thank you” tour of Kaba died along the the Kabba-Okene road today. Reports say the accident was cause by overspeeding on the part of the victim’s driver... Read More
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September 3, 2014

BUSTED: Herbalist, 2 others nabbed for kidnapping in Anambra

by Akan Ido Three men have been arrested by the Anambra State Department of Security Service for abducting one Charles Onyido at Ogunike, Oyi Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, Ajana Onyibor, 68, a herbalist; Chukwuebuka Okafor and Ernest Elem were arrested by DSS officials for kidnapping Onyido and an Onitsha based legal practitioner, Ejike... Read More
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September 3, 2014

Adekanmbi Samuel: Diary of an almost frustrated startup (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Adekanmbi Samuel About five years ago, in a promo tagged 9jillion, Etisalat gave out one million dollars ($1,000,000) which some persons initially considered unrealistic. Even though I’d never won anything all my life (except for free drinks), I still believed promos are real. I always wanted to participate, hoping to win at least a... Read More
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September 3, 2014

Racism! Nigerian students in India forced to move out of their apartments

by Emma Chidiogo Nigeria students who are resident in India, have been asked by local real estate agents and landlords to vacate their apartments within 15 days. The twenty-five students residing at Aarey Colony complex, Mumbai, have not been given any specific reason concerning their eviction, but a report by the Times of India said... Read More
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September 3, 2014

Oh Wow! Waje’s mother is an exact replica of the singer (LOOK)

by Damilola Jagun This pair personify the simile ‘like mother like daughter’ to the letter. Waje celebrated her birthday on Monday, 1 September, and she got a birthday hug from her look-alike mother. The singer posted a picture of herself and her mother on Instagram, adding the caption, “Mum giving me my birthday hug”. They... Read More
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September 3, 2014

She’s bad like that: Rihanna flaunts bag of weed in France (LOOK)

by Damilola Jagun Rihanna is holidaying in the French island of Corsica and as always, she carried her weed-stash along. The singer was photographed carrying a plastic bag, with a green substance, seemingly marijuana. And she was also snapped on a quad bike, while guzzling a beer. Although marijuana use is illegal in France, Rihanna couldn’t be... Read More
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September 3, 2014

Hide-and-seek: NFF accuse Congolese football federation of being shady with travel plans

by Olorunwa Lawal The Nigerian Football Federation has accused the Congolese Football Federation of playing hide-and-seek concerning its arrival for Saturday’s 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Calabar. The Federation, which has been compelled to report the Congolese to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), complained of refusal by the Red Devils to make... Read More
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September 3, 2014

“They killed him, ate his flesh and drank his blood” || Woman accused of slaughtering 9-year-old grandson

by Kolapo Olapoju Fatima Saraka Mohammed, has been accused of colluding with two others to kill, eat the flesh and drink the blood of her 9-year-old grandson. The 55-year-old grandmother reportedly carried out the gruesome act to satisfy the members of her witchcraft cult. The woman, who’s from Doso Village in Lavun LGA, Niger State was... Read More
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September 3, 2014

Social media overlords take note – Man faces court for negative comments about Governor

by Azubuike Azikiwe Wasiu Ogunnoiki, a 31-year-old man has been arraigned for posting unflattering comments about the Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun on his Facebook page. Ogunnoiki was arraigned on Tuesday, 2 September, before a Magistrate’s court in Sagamu. He allegedly posted a message on saying that the state Governor had demolished the houses... Read More
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September 3, 2014

If you can’t beat them…! Mimiko’s proposed move to PDP ‘is a blessing’

by Mayowa Aboah The planned defection of Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko, from Labour Party (LP) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been described by Olusola Oke,  a PDP gubernatorial candidate in 2012, as a blessing. Oke, who contested against the incumbent governor, Mimiko back in 2012, said the merits of the governor’s coming... Read More
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September 3, 2014

“He could be Britain’s first black saint” || 700 pilgrims gather to pay homage to Nigerian monk

by Kolapo Olapoju No less than 700 pilgrims from across the United Kingdom converged at a Leicestershire monastery last weekend to pay homage to a Nigerian monk. The pilgrimage was held at Mount St Bernard Abbey, near Coalville, 50 years after the death of the late priest, Blessed Cyprian Tansi. He was a Nigerian priest... Read More
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September 3, 2014

Nigeria’s cabinet is currently meeting over a plan for better infrastructure

by Laila Ibrahim The Federal Executive Council (FEC) will meet today to ratify the National Infrastructure Master Plan (NIMP). The minister of National Planning and deputy chairman, National Planning Commission (NPC), Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, who hinted of this said the plan had already being ratified by the governors at the last Economic Council (NEC) meeting last... Read More
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September 3, 2014

“I was very lucky”: British Ebola patient beats virus, discharged from hospital

by Isi Esene William Pooley, the first British person to contract the deadly Ebola Virus in West Africa has been discharged from hospital after making a full recovery. The 29-year-old volunteer was stationed in Sierra Leone, one of the most affected countries on the continent, when he contracted the disease. He is, however, not sure... Read More
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September 3, 2014

Are you thinking ‘pink lips’? This is how to get it done in Lagos, or not…..

by Kolapo Olapoju   ‘Fine boy, come do pink Lips’!   ‘Guy how far, you want pink lips’! If you’ve ever walked past the Allen end of Ikeja Bus stop, you’ll probably hear the calls being addressed to you or someone around you. Don’t be bemused, those fellas are simply trying to eke out a living.... Read More
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September 3, 2014

The Ascension: 2face Idibia’s album is the highest selling on iTunes Nigeria

by Isi Esene 2face Idibia, unarguably the King of Nigerian Pop continues to take the lead in the Nigerian Music Industry with his 6th album, ‘The Ascension’ becoming the top selling album on iTunes Nigeria. This is following the album’s feature on the “World” section of the Billboard Charts. The Hypertek Records artiste has shot visuals... Read More
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September 3, 2014

It’s Kim Kardashian WEST! Reality star shuts down GQ event in dazzling outfit (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Kim Kardashian appears to have finally gotten the respect she deserves as she is named GQ Woman of the Year at the Royal Opera House in London on Tuesday night. The Keeping With the Kardashians star attended the event wearing a dazzling custom-designed haute couture gunmetal skirt made by Ralph & Russo... Read More
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September 3, 2014

“She went to play Baba-Ijebu” | Kids almost roast to death because Mummy is a gambler

by Kolapo Olapoju Three children almost died from a fire outbreak in their home, after their mother locked them up in the apartment and went to play a midday lottery. The incident occurred on Tuesday, 2 September, at their flat in a four-storey building, at 62, Francis Street, Onitsha, Anambra State. A few minutes after... Read More
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September 3, 2014

We will report Schalke 04 to FIFA – Super Eagles

by Olorunwa Lawal Nigeria will report German BundesLiga side, Schalke 04, to world football governing body FIFA over their refusal to release Chinedu Obasi for Saturday’s 2015 African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo. Obasi was invited by Super Eagles head coach, Stephen Keshi, for Nigeria’s qualifiers against Congo and South Africa but his German... Read More
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September 3, 2014

Alao-Akala wants to come back in 2015… Oyo will you welcome him?

by Godwin Akanfe Former governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, has made known his intention to contest for the state’s 2015 gubernatorial election. Alao-Akala, who announced this yesterday in Ibadan, said that he would publicly declare his intentions at a forum billed for the Watershed Events Centre in the state capital, on Thursday. The... Read More
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