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December 8, 2013

PDP crisis: Jonathan to meet with Lamido and Aliyu today, Tukur jittery

by ‘Jola Sotubo President Goodluck Jonathan is again set to meet with Governors Sule Lamido of Jigawa and Babangida Aliyu of Niger. The two are the only remaining governor members of the rival faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The meeting, slated for today, is said to be causing a lot of anxiety for... Read More
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December 8, 2013

Tunde Fagbenle: #GoAndDie – Has Oshiomhole finally blown it?

by Tunde Fagbenle But has the unfortunate incident done permanent damage to Adams’ stature in national politics, or can the stormy petrel bounce back to the hearts of his teeming admirers, of which this writer numbers one? For how long would this sordid event haunt him? Would this clip his wings and castrate his balls... Read More
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December 8, 2013

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Edo names water project, school after Iyayi

by Oke Efagene Former ASUU president, Festus Iyayi, who passed away last month was yesterday laid to rest in his home town in Ugbegun, Edo State. To honour Iyayi, the Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, announced plans to immortalize the late activist and writer. The governor made this announcement during the reception held at Ugbegun... Read More
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December 8, 2013

SHAME: Nigerian couple arrested in the UK over £19 million scam (PICTURED)

A young British couple were part of a global internet banking scam which could have netted a phenomenal £19million after hacking the accounts of nearly 2,500 people. Aderoju Bammeke, 22, and his girlfriend Jessica Ogunyemi, 20, both of Manchester, were the UK ‘platform’ for a Nigerian ‘phishing’ scam that made £41,000 in just two months.... Read More
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December 8, 2013

Don’t get it twisted: I’m still a member of the G-7 – Gov. Aliyu insists

by ‘Jola Sotubo Despite refusing to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) like most of his fellow aggrieved governors, the ‘G-7’, the Governor of Niger, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu has said that he is still in alliance with the now defunct group. 5 members of the G-7 defected from the PDP and fused into the All... Read More
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December 8, 2013

Tonnie Iredia: Kudos to Govs. Fashola, Orji & Oshiomole; but…

by Tonnie Iredia More importantly, a critic should be charitable enough to commend leaders in those areas where they have made efforts to right their wrongs. The ideal role of a critic is to serve the best interest of society through constructive criticism by drawing the attention of leaders of society to issues which are... Read More
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December 8, 2013

‘I regret my actions’: Man arrested for sexually assaulting 2-year-old girl in Ogun

by Oke Efagene The Ogun State police command has arrested a 26-year old man, Kehinde Adejuwon, for allegedly defiling a 2-year old child. The incident took place at Oja Odan in Ado/Odo-Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. Adejuwon was said to have confessed his crime to the police after he was apprehended. According to... Read More
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December 7, 2013

Strike update: Why ASUU members booed Catholic priest at commendation service for Iyayi

by Oke Efagene   The members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), were provoked to anger yesterday, by a Catholic priest, Andrew Obiyan, during the commendation service held for the late former ASUU president, Festus Iyayi, at the University of Benin. [READ: Ex-ASUU president, Festus Iyayi to be buried in December ] The ASUU members... Read More
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December 7, 2013

Opinion: The pros and cons of social networking in Nigeria

by Ikeji Victor Social networks have come to stay, even when some people worry about or are concerned about it numerous effects, newer versions of the existing ones are being introduced while new ones spring up every now and then. As long as Technology keeps advancing, social networks would still be pretty much around. It... Read More
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December 7, 2013

Atiku Abubakar: Why censoring social media will be a mistake

by Atiku Abubakar …young people also must learn to be patient and strategic in the use of their social media. Driving change will need a continuous push and pull on the leadership. If the pressure is not consistent, the leaders young people are seeking to influence will become dense and disregard social media voices as... Read More
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December 7, 2013

Young Nigerian couple jailed in U.K over plot to steal £19million (PICTURED)

  A young couple were part of a global internet banking scam which could have netted a phenomenal £19million after hacking the accounts of nearly 2,500 people. Aderoju Bammeke, 22, and his girlfriend Jessica Ogunyemi, 20, both of Manchester, were the UK ‘platform’ for a Nigerian ‘phishing’ scam that made £41,000 in just two months.... Read More
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December 7, 2013

Wilfred Okiche: Why Oshiomhole’s apology matters

  ….governor Oshiomhole’s apology, overplayed and self serving as it is is just what we need to remind ourselves that we are after all in a government practiced by the people, for the people and of the people. It was the video seen around the world. A comrade-governor on an environmental inspection tour- that he... Read More
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December 7, 2013

‘Olu, show me a place in the world where a man of 80 years is running the affairs of his country:”:OBJ recounts Mandela’s words to him

by Rachel Ogbu One of Nigeria’s foremost leaders recently joined the world to pay tribute to the late Nelson Mandela. Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo said Mandela was a man who raised the beacon of human struggle to lofty heights of nobility. “In all situations, he lived nobly and died in nobility. Let us bear in... Read More
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December 7, 2013

Sex, Lies & No Escape: Singer Chidinma opens up about her tough career life, sex tape and that nude photo

by Rachel Ogbu Chidinma’s manager has described the talented artiste as “a balloon on top of lots of needles” considering the number of scandals in the media she’s been involved in this year. “People want me to drop on those needles and get deflated. He told me to be careful. The first time was when... Read More
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December 7, 2013

Still in the wraps: D’Prince posts another photo of his brand new car with Wizkid (LOOK)

by Rachel Ogbu Mavin records IT boy, D’Prince has been thanking the Lord for your endless blessings especially since the arrival of his brand new Luxury 2013 Mercedes Benz E Class Coupe. The MTN brand ambassador updated his new car instagram album with another photo of him inside the car, this time with music star, Wizkid.... Read More
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December 7, 2013

SHOCKING: Newlyweds kill man for fun (PICTURED)

A couple married just three weeks lured a Pennsylvania man to his death with a Craigslist ad because they wanted to kill someone together, police said. Elytte Barbour told officers before his arrest Friday night that he and his wife, Miranda, had planned to kill before but their plans never worked out until last month... Read More
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December 7, 2013

Aww, how cute: Wizkid’s son joins daddy in the studio (WATCH)

by Tutu Akinlabi Wizkid is a great musician, and from all appearances, he is working on being a great father as well. The star’s little boy, Boluwatife, seems to be eager to follow in his daddy’s footsteps. ‘Little Wizzy’ was filmed by his dad when he interrupted a studio session by playing the keyboard. Watch... Read More
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December 7, 2013

Iyayi buried in hometown (PHOTO)

Jega, Oshiomhole, others  bid Iyayi farewell Former President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU) Prof. Festus Iyayi was on Saturday  interred at his Ugbegun country in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State. He was lowered into the grave at about 10:40am after a brief funeral service at his residence. ASUU leaders ... Read More
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December 7, 2013

Genevieve Nnaji vs Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde: Who won the battle of the Amazons in 2013?

by Rachel Ogbu It’s been an age old question and perhaps we might never get a clean cut answer at least it feels that way since the screen goddesses Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Genevieve Nnaji are always pitted against each other career wise. But who ruled this year? More than ever before, this year these ladies... Read More
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December 7, 2013

‘Mandela liberated a few people from apartheid’ – Kanye West DIDN’T say this, did he?

by Oke Efagene One of America’s most controversial rapper, Kanye West, is at it again. West, who is known to be notoriously self-promoting, made a statement many may consider ridiculous during an interview on WGCI radio in Chicago, Illinois. He said the death of  the former South African leader, Nelson Mandela, will finally allow people... Read More
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December 7, 2013

70-year-old athlete holds spectators spell-bound at African Masters Championship

by Oge Okonkwo 70-year-old Tanau Gue from Cameroon competed at the ongoing  second African Masters Athletics Championship in Lagos, a championship for retired athletes. His performance at the competition held spectators spell-bound as he held on to the last lap of 5,000 meters men final. Drawing supportive and hilarious cheers from the crowd, he ran with... Read More
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December 7, 2013

Tomorrow… the beginning of forever: Dr. Sid and fiancee ready for introduction ceremony

by Tutu Akinlabi     According to reports, MAVIN records artiste, Dr. Sid and his girlfriend, Simi Osomo, are set to hold their introduction ceremony tomorrow. The duo got engaged on the 7th of August this year after being in a relationship for a little over a year. The musician and his sweetheart are said... Read More
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December 7, 2013

World’s thinnest ever condoms created in Japan which are just one sixth of the width of human hair

Japanese scientists have created what they  claim to be the world’s thinnest condoms, which are one sixth the width of a  human hair. The thickness of the rubber in the  ultra-light polyurethane contraceptive tool has been measured at 0.01  millimeters, with the average width of a human hair measuring 0.06  millimeters. The Sagami Original 0.1... Read More
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December 7, 2013

Is he clingy, stuck in the friend-zone or a total timewaster? Find out which kind of man YOU are dating – and how to play him

There may be a million fish in the sea, but  not all of them are catches. With the introduction of online dating, the  process of finding the perfect man has become even more complicated. But with a little help from head&shoulders dating  guru James Preece and  match.com’s resident relationship expert, Kate Taylor, FEMAIL has identified... Read More
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December 7, 2013

Toddler drowned his newborn twin brother and left another brain damaged while alcoholic mother slept after drinking four cans of strong lager

A three-year-old boy drowned his newborn twin  brother and left the other permanently brain damaged as he tried to bathe them  while his alcoholic mother slept. The boy said he wanted to make his siblings  ‘nice and clean’ after their mother passed out having drunk four cans of  super-strength lager. The shocking sequence of events... Read More
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December 7, 2013

Omotola’s husband opens The Aquatic Jungle Entertainment recreation centre to tourists and fun seekers

by Rachel Ogbu This holiday season, fun seekers and tourist alike have found a new spot to get some thrill. The Aquatic Jungle Entertainment, an entertainment and tourist centre was opened to the public recently in Badagry. The centre run by Captain Mathew Ekeinde, husband to Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde  consists of a modern zoo,... Read More
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