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‘Who is perfect, anyway?’: Charity creates mannequins based on the bodies of disabled people to raise awareness in the image-obsessed fashion world
A Swiss charity has created mannequins based on the bodies of disabled people in a bid to raise awareness that no one has a perfect body. Pro Infirmis, an organisation…
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‘I don’t get it, beauty is universal’: Estee Lauder model Joan Smalls opens up about racism in fashion as she poses for cover of Elle
Joan Smalls, the first black model to be signed as the face of Estee Lauder, has spoken out about racism in the fashion industry. Posing on the cover of Elle…
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Is Orlando Bloom secretly dating close friend Liv Tyler? Reports romantically link the pair together
They recently announced their separation after less than three-years of marriage, but as the dust settles on Orlando Bloom’s separation from Miranda Kerr the British actor has been romantically linked…
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Man, 28, jailed for stealing 7 pairs of shoes from mosque
Photo:2space.net A lower court in the Nigerian capital of Abuja has sentenced a 28 year old man to four months in prison, with hard labour, for stealing shoes in a…
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#GoAndDie: Why I snubbed PDP offer – Edo widow reveals
Mrs Joy Ifijeh, the widow who was rebuked by Governor Adams Oshiomhole for blocking the road with her goods, says she snubbed the offer of N250,000 by the Peoples Democratic…
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ASUU strike: “I have personally seen the balance” – Presidency provides ‘proof of payment’ of N200billion into account
The presidency on Wednesday laboured to prove it has actually paid the sum of N200bn into an account with the Central Bank of Nigeria designated for funding the nation’s comatose…
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Star power! Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke shuts down Sierra Leone for Unscripted recording (PHOTOS)
by Oke Efagene Nollywood actor and reality show star, Jim Iyke received an outpouring of love from his adoring fans in Sierra Leone on his arrival to the country. The…
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For The Record: Full text of Akinwunmi Adesina’s acceptance speech as Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2013
by Chi Ibe Yesterday, Forbes Africa announced Akinwunmi Adesina, Nigeria's agriculture minister as Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2013. He was given the prize for his historic reforms in…
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Sahara Reporters: GEJ and wife ‘check into German hospital’ [DETAILS]
by Adeola Balogun Sahara Reporters is reporting that President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience Jonathan, have arrived in Germany for medical reasons. The Nigerian first couple are said to…
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“Ignore negative press” – BurnaBoy responds to blog report that he killed someone
by Oge Okonkwo There were reports some days ago by the blog NET Today that popular newcomer BurnaBoy was "arrested by London Police for allegedly being part of a gang and stabbing…
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‘They can give it to other widows’ – #GoandDie widow explains why she said no to the PDP
by 'Jola Sotubo Following reports that she was absent at a benefit organized on her behalf by the Edo branch of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the widow who was…
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Sweet mother: Mercy Johnson straps baby Purity on her back while on movie set (LOOK)
by Oke Efagene Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, has shown that she is still a typical Nigerian woman even on foreign shores. [READ: Aww, she’s SO cute: Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson…
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Who made the list? Charles Novia names the 5 BEST Nollywood actresses of 2013
by Charles Novia I watched a number of films this year and as many as were being churned out in all the zones, I had to pin-point my search to…
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He wasn’t there o – Tambuwal says he did not attend APC meeting
by Chi Ibe Opposition members were giddy this morning with media reports that Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal,was at a meeting of the five governors who recently…
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What happens to “gay social media critics”?! – Our top 7 reactions to the #SocialMediaBill are here
by Chi Ibe So you've heard. Some of you may be on your way to jail if a bill - that just went through second reading at the Senate -…
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7 years in jail for y’all on Twitter? We break down the Senate bill in 4 questions
by Oke Efagene The Nigeria Senate has reached an advanced stage of passing a bill that seeks 7-year jail term for social media critics who are found guilty of provoke…
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Mark Amaza: Why the #SocialMediaBill is worrisome
by Mark Amaza Early this morning, news broke that a public hearing had been held by the Senate on a bill on electronic fraud. The bill, which has now made…
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Lovely in lavender! Iman, 58, gives world’s No.1 model Joan Smalls, 25, a run for her money (PHOTOS)
She began her career in 1975, serving as muse to designers Halston, Gianni Versace, Calvin Klein, and Yves Saint-Laurent. And nearly 40 years later, Iman still upstages starlets half her…
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Trend Alert: Who wore the Jumpsuit best? Rita Dominic, Monalisa Chinda, Uche Jombo (LOOK)
by Tutu Akinlabi The jumpsuit fever has taken hold and it is not letting go anytime soon. Jumpsuits have proven to be a key piece every fashion forward woman should…
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Pay attention, start-ups! 10 lessons from Fast & Furious franchise
by Nubi Kay A bunch of folks that saw the fifth film missed the post-credit scene and went back to the cinemas for a second viewing. That was an epic…
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Beyoncé’s father Mathew Knowles accused of missing TWO $12k child support payments to baby mama Alexsandra Wright
Beyoncé's father Mathew Knowles has allegedly missed two of his $12,000 child support payments to Alexsandra Wright - the mother of his three-year-old son Nixon. TMZ.com claim to have obtained…
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Lime Light: Karen Igho shares another colourful bikini photo with fans online (LOOK)
by Tutu Akinlabi Big Brother Africa winner and socialite, Karen Igho is never shy to show off her cute body, flaws and all. Recently the diva shared this posed photo of herself in…
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Japheth Omojuwa: 7 years is too short but I can’t wait to go to jail (Y! FrontPage)
by Japheth Omojuwa You can bet an average Nigerian would be desperate to see the Senate come up with a law that deals with and helps to curb the activities of…
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#ASUU update: University of Port Harcourt resumes December 9
by Oke Efagene In spite of the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), has reopened and will resume academic activities…
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We’d recognise those legs anywhere! Beyoncé showcases her pins in tiny shorts as she goes vegan for 22 days with Jay Z
She may have a very famous face, but Beyoncé’s fantastic legs are also impossible not to notice. And although she was enjoying a low-key meal after temporarily going vegan with…
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Pope Francis reveals he once worked as a bouncer
As career changes go it could scarcely be more dramatic From working the doors at a bar in Buenos Aires - to being the head of the Roman Catholic church…
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G5 Governors: Tambuwal meets with Buhari, Tinubu, others
by Adeola Balogun Some stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday had a meeting with the governors who crossed over to join them from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
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Hot Mama! Will Smith’s 42-year old wife, Jada sizzles in bikini shot (LOOK)
by Oke Efagene Will Smith's other half and Hollywood actress, Jada Pinkett has proven to everyone that she still has what it takes to turn heads at the age of…
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Drama: Are Toke Makinwa and fiance, Maje Ayida having a fight? (TWEETS)
by Oge Okonkwo So, gather round the office water cooler! Do we smell something brewing from these tweets? Maje Ayida who recently got engaged to his on-off girlfriend, popular media…
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5 things you SHOULD know about APC leaders meeting in Abuja
by Adeola Balogun Some prominent members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) met yesterday, December 3 to discuss the state of the party as well as the state of the…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy