This is why Van Gaal will not lead Manchester United to the League title – according to Scholes

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes, has hailed new manager Louis van Gaal, for bringing back the fear factor to Old Trafford, but insists he will not win the Premier League this season. Van Gaal was announced as David Moyes’ replacement this summer and officially took over, after leading Holland to a... Read More

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August 15, 2014

‘Everyone SHUT UP! I love my father even though he got me pregnant’ (LOOK, READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju Three Words – Sick, Gross, and Twisted! Just as we were surfing through Twitter-ville, we stumbled upon this tweet from this handle, ‘@upholding’ . Nuff said! Have a look and SHUT UP Everyone needs to STFU. pic.twitter.com/aRdIqmZY0H — Haylee is Happy (@uphoIding) August 15, 2014

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August 15, 2014

Aisha Falode: A letter to YOU, my son’s killer/s

by Aisha Falode How did my son’s innocent blood splatter on your body? Did your bloody knuckle punch the life out of him, or did you smash him with a stone before throwing him over the balcony, or did you just push him to his death? A grieving mother writes an open letter to... Read More

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August 15, 2014

How security guard raped 9-year-old girl to death in Enugu

by Azubuike Azikiwe A 22-year-old security guard, Gideon Musa, has been arrested by the Enugu State Police command for raping a nine-year-old girl to death in Abakpa Enugu East council area. The suspect, a security guard near the victim’s house, reportedly took the teenager to a nearby bush and raped her until she gave up... Read More

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August 15, 2014

#Ebola: NYSC suspends Batch B orientation in 6 states

by S’ola Filani Due to the dreaded Ebola virus disease in the country, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has suspended the scheduled stream two orientation programme (meant for the affected northern states) of the 2014 Batch ‘B’ Orientation in six states billed to start on Monday September 1 to Monday, September 22. The... Read More

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August 15, 2014

People spreading lies about me should stop or… | T.B Joshua spits fire on Ebola

by Kolapo Olapoju Founder of Synagogue Church of all Nations, T.B Joshua has denied being behind the rumours of salt-water being a cure for the deadly Ebola virus disease. The Pastor also said the rumours about a Liberian man who came to his church for deliverance and subsequently died of Ebola is false and malicious. While... Read More

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August 15, 2014

Forget Ebola for a second! Boko Haram has abducted 100 men in Borno [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju On Thursday, 14 August, it was reported by Punch that some members of Boko Haram, have possibly abducted about 100 young men from Doron Baga, Borno State. The report states that the victims were kidnapped from Doron Baga during an attack on the village, which happened on the evening of Sunday, 10... Read More

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August 15, 2014

We think D’banj is cooking something with US record label, Warner Music (LOOK, READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju D’banj has been making lots of power moves lately! From hanging out with Presidents to taking selfies with the richest man in the world, the Nigerian singer is on a roll. A picture of the Kokomaster recently surfaced where he was at the Warner Music Group office in the United States.... Read More

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August 15, 2014

It’s official – We’ve been kicked out of the Youth Olympics, because of Ebola

by Olorunwa Lawal The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has banned athletes from west African countries affected by the deadly Ebola virus from competing in some events at the Youth Olympics, starting in China this weekend. The IOC released a statement on Friday saying that while there were no suspected cases, organisers had decided to bar... Read More

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August 15, 2014

7-month old feared to have Ebola in Kwara – We will know if he has it today

by David Cyril Prof. Sunday Opabola, the Chairman, Ebola Viral Disease Control Committee, Kwara State, has announced that there is a suspected case of Ebola disease in the state. “The suspect is a seven-month old baby, who came with his parents from Ibadan for a visit at Ilorin,” Opabola said. He added that it has not... Read More

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August 15, 2014

In 1912, this Leopard escaped from a Lagos zoo [SEE]

by Ayokunle Odekunle Old is gold they say. I happened to stumble on a picture where a leopard escaped from the Lagos zoo in 1912 and caused pandemonium in Lagos and its environs. It was eventually shot dead.

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August 15, 2014

Demola Rewaju: Re-inventing yourself like Joseph the dreamer (Y! Superblogger)

by Demola Rewaju Finally, I must warn you about those people who would forever seek to tie you to your past. Painfully, family and old friends are the two sections of associations that always try to do this. In one of the books I’m writing for publication later this year I recount a story I... Read More

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August 15, 2014

Opinion: Ebola is a bio-terrorist attack | DSS and Government have FAILED!

by Ola’ Idowu Can one also ask, “what is the work of our National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the DSS if they cannot protect the homeland from external and internal attacks?” Agencies like the DSS, as confirmed by their spokeswoman Marilyn Ogar are well paid by the government, and yet they can not prevent a... Read More

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August 15, 2014

Tunde Leye: Tricia’s Nightmare – Episode 6 (Y! Fiction)

by Tunde Leye “There’s one small issue we are forgetting. Before Taju can even be her attorney, Tricia must appoint him to be so. And the last time we went to see her, she literarily chased us out.” Taju nodded in agreement with Ivie. Read Episode 1 of this compelling story HERE Read Episode 2... Read More

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August 15, 2014

Lagos Ebola victims in quarantine are neglected and poorer ones discriminated against- Relatives & colleagues lament

by S’ola Filani As the number of fatalities from the Ebola virus in Nigeria increased to four with the death of Justina Ejelonu, the unsatisfactory situation of the patients and suspected cases in isolation is beginning to come to light. Relatives and colleagues of a female medical doctor and other health workers who contracted the Ebola virus from Liberian Patrick... Read More

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August 15, 2014

Read Susan Peters’ advice to ladies who make wrong choices for money

by S’ola Filani When asked in a recent chat with a National newspaper to advice ladies who engage in ‘all manner of things’ to achieve cheap social status, Nollywood actress, Susan Peters who says she was born with a silver spoon responded thus: “First, I will say that we (women) are like flowers that blossom for sometimes, but... Read More

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August 15, 2014

Akin Osuntokun: Omisore paid for his exaggerated sense of self-importance

by Akin Osuntokun In the present political configuration of this country, I’m a committed member and partisan of the PDP. Does this commitment stop short of regretting Omisore’s defeat? Since I’m in no position to categorically rule him in or out of culpability in the death of Ige, the answer has to be yes. I... Read More

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August 15, 2014

4 armed robbers attack Pastor and rape his daughter (PICTURED)

by Kolapo Olapoju Four men have been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command for stealing from a Pastor and also raping his daughter. The armed robbers were paraded by the policeman who revealed that they stole two cars and valuable items from the Pastor’s house. The pastor reported the incident to the Police that on... Read More

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August 15, 2014

This bus-conductor raped his neighbour’s 7-year-old daughter (PICTURED)

by Kolapo Olapoju A bus conductor, John Akachi, confessed to an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrate’s Court that he raped a 7-year-old girl at the Idimu area of Lagos State. On Friday, 15 August, the court was told by the Police that the victim, who was his neighbour’s daughter, sustained injuries during the forced intercourse.... Read More

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August 15, 2014

Why did the FG sack all resident doctors in Nigeria? [FIND OUT]

The federal government has explained why it ordered the immediate sack of resident doctors in federal hospitals as well as the suspension of residency programmes in teaching hospitals. A statement from the Federal Ministry of Health premised the directive on the 6-week long strike embarked on by doctors, who it said “regrettably” have sabotaged government efforts... Read More

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August 15, 2014

Bukola Saraki: Mr. President, this is how to defeat Boko Haram

by Bukola Saraki For the President to say, when he met the girls’ parents this week, that he has had to “remain quiet” because it could hamper the work of the intelligence services is unacceptable. The kidnapping of over 270 schoolgirls in Chibok, which took place over three months ago, is in the news... Read More

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August 15, 2014

Can #Ebola thrive in Nigeria? We trace the history, and progress

by Adedayo Ademuwagun John got a call last week from his cousin Steven who lives in another part of Lagos. His voice was very urgent that morning. “I’m having symptoms of Ebola. I think I have Ebola.” The next day he was well and recuperating in a private hospital. It turned out to be malaria.... Read More

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August 15, 2014

All hail the Bankers’ Governor!

by Tunji Andrews The emergence of Godwin Emiefele as the 11th governor of the central bank of Nigeria (CBN), marked the end of probably the most controversial CBN governorship in Nigeria. The man Emefiele succeeded, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (now Emir of Kano)- was on suspension, months before his first tenure in office was even... Read More

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August 15, 2014

Joe Igbokwe: Femi Aribisala is an ugly man with an ugly project

by Joe Igbokwe This ugly man with his ugly project has been trying to tarnish the reputation of our great leader ,Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “When a representative of the oppressed absorbs the ideology of the oppressor he becomes more ferocious and dangerous than the oppressor in defending that ideology” – Dr Edwin Madunagu I... Read More

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August 15, 2014

Opinion: TOP SECRET- How Aregbesola won Osun

by Ogunsanwo Babajide In most of the local government areas that Omisore won, the turnout of voters was severely low. Most of his supporters just refused to wake up on Election Day. By now, you must be tired of reading all the spurious analysis about how Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola won last week’s Governorship election in... Read More

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August 15, 2014

All Hail D’ King! Davido poses on throne with gold crown (LOOK)

by S’ola Filani Davido is living the life of a jet setting pop star! The 21 year old pop star has just shared a photo on his Instagram account which shows him posed up on a throne, wearing a gold crown, holding two gold skulls and some gold bars on the table. He captioned the... Read More

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August 15, 2014

The Nigerian footballer who died in the Air Algerie crash is coming home

by Olorunwa Lawal The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday assured that the remains of Emmanuel Ogbu, a Nigerian footballer who died in Air Algerie plane crash in Mali last month, would be brought home. The Director, Consular, in the ministry, Mr Abdulazeez Dankano, said that he had met the family of the deceased... Read More

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August 15, 2014

Fresh Kid: Introducing Didee Eta (LOOK, LISTEN, READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju Didee Eta is a Nigerian born RnB/Soul vocalist, from Cross river state. He initially wanted to be a medical doctor but as he grew his artistic skills were put to use. He began as a report writer for the Future Awards and then went on to work as a staff writer... Read More

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August 15, 2014

Opinion: As Africans, we should be grateful to the USA

by Raymond Inkabi Now as Africans, we must be thankful of Agoa. Africa, no doubt is one continent that inspires hope and is equally a challenge at the same time. And for long, reality has proved to be a determined rival in her concerted strides for global player-ship and dominance. Africa’s now 1.1 billion... Read More

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August 15, 2014

JTF in Bayelsa recovers cache of arms from kidnap suspects

by Jewel Stephen The Joint Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta, Operation Pulo Shield, has announced that its troops raided hideouts used by suspected kidnappers in Bayelsa coastal communities. According to Lt. Col Mustapha Anka, the JTF’s spokesperson, the operation was ordered by JTF Commander, Maj. Gen Emmanuel Atewe, following rising insecurity in waterways in... Read More

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This is why Van Gaal will not lead Manchester United to the League title – according to Scholes

‘Everyone SHUT UP! I love my father even though he got me pregnant’ (LOOK, READ)

Aisha Falode: A letter to YOU, my son’s killer/s

How security guard raped 9-year-old girl to death in Enugu

#Ebola: NYSC suspends Batch B orientation in 6 states

People spreading lies about me should stop or… | T.B Joshua spits fire on Ebola

Forget Ebola for a second! Boko Haram has abducted 100 men in Borno [DETAILS]

We think D’banj is cooking something with US record label, Warner Music (LOOK, READ)

It’s official – We’ve been kicked out of the Youth Olympics, because of Ebola

7-month old feared to have Ebola in Kwara – We will know if he has it today

In 1912, this Leopard escaped from a Lagos zoo [SEE]

Demola Rewaju: Re-inventing yourself like Joseph the dreamer (Y! Superblogger)

Opinion: Ebola is a bio-terrorist attack | DSS and Government have FAILED!

Tunde Leye: Tricia’s Nightmare – Episode 6 (Y! Fiction)

Lagos Ebola victims in quarantine are neglected and poorer ones discriminated against- Relatives & colleagues lament

Read Susan Peters’ advice to ladies who make wrong choices for money

Akin Osuntokun: Omisore paid for his exaggerated sense of self-importance

4 armed robbers attack Pastor and rape his daughter (PICTURED)

This bus-conductor raped his neighbour’s 7-year-old daughter (PICTURED)

Why did the FG sack all resident doctors in Nigeria? [FIND OUT]

Bukola Saraki: Mr. President, this is how to defeat Boko Haram

Can #Ebola thrive in Nigeria? We trace the history, and progress

All hail the Bankers’ Governor!

Joe Igbokwe: Femi Aribisala is an ugly man with an ugly project

Opinion: TOP SECRET- How Aregbesola won Osun

All Hail D’ King! Davido poses on throne with gold crown (LOOK)

The Nigerian footballer who died in the Air Algerie crash is coming home

Fresh Kid: Introducing Didee Eta (LOOK, LISTEN, READ)

Opinion: As Africans, we should be grateful to the USA

JTF in Bayelsa recovers cache of arms from kidnap suspects

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