Not the real McCoy: 5 reasons why Abubakar Skekau’s new video is fake – Security forces

by Tutu Akinlabi The controversial video of an alive and well Abubakar Shekau, released by terrorist sect Boko Haram to dispel rumours of his death, has been dismissed as fake by security forces. Security forces after investigating the video have reportedly found that it is a poorly made fake citing inconsistencies in Shekau’s mien and... Read More

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October 9, 2013

Osun monarch accused of raping NYSC member acquitted of charges

Justice Oyejide Falola of the Osun State High Court sitting in Ikirun on Tuesday discharged and acquitted the Alowa of Ilowa-Ijesa, Oba Adebukola Alli, over a charge of raping an NYSC member. Delivering judgment, Falola said that the plaintiff, Helen Okpara, failed to tender enough exhibits to convince the court beyond reasonable doubt that... Read More

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October 9, 2013

‘Don’t excuse bad sex’: 5 relationship lessons we learn TOO LATE

By Leigh Newman consider seeking clarification. By this I mean just asking the guy what he means…but without using that phrase, since it can come off as aggressive, as in: “What do you mean, you can’t come to dinner Friday?” 1. Seek (Only) Clarity Mr. Incredible Second Date mentions casually that he can’t make it... Read More

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October 9, 2013

SCAM: Muslim pilgrims duped of N142.5 million by travel agent, stranded in Lagos

by Adeola Balogun The desire of some Muslim faithful to embark on the yearly hajj pilgrimage has been frustrated after they were reportedly duped into thinking they would be ready in time to go for the trip. The intending pilgrims, numbering 150, were abandoned at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos after waiting for... Read More

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October 9, 2013

9 (life) skills to master before your next date

By Amy Shearn If the mood is right you might jokingly point it out—”Are you live-tweeting your hummus review?”—but don’t get all up in his face about his smartphone addiction…not at least until the second date. 1. Setting Your Internal GPS You have to know where you want to go (and who can help... Read More

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October 9, 2013

Sad news: Kidnapped victim, 3 others die in Akwa Ibom as rescue operation goes wrong

by ‘Jola Sotubo A rescue attempt to free a kidnapped victim in Akwa Ibom State went horribly wrong after the victim, one policeman and two of the abductors lost their lives during the operation. The victim, Usen Ekene, was a former Local Government Chairman at the Ikot Ekpene area of the state. Mr. Ekene was... Read More

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October 9, 2013

Demola Rewaju: Dear sister, don’t close your heart to love

by Demola Rewaju Because a woman’s emotions are more easily attuned to that of the person she is in love with, her heart is more easily broken. In reality, a heart cannot break but if you’ve ever experienced that feeling as though the world is crashing right around you, you will know that there is... Read More

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October 9, 2013

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Rapper, Ice Prince features French Montana in new video, ‘I Swear’ (WATCH)

by Chisom Ukaegbu Another massive international collaboration, this time between Chocolate city rapper, Ice prince and Bad boy Entertainment artiste, French Montana. The visuals to the audio version which dropped some weeks back was recently released. Download audio The video was shot by JRS Visuals and produced by Chopstix. Watch the video below:

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October 9, 2013

“I was scared and depressed”: Driver and wife welcome QUADRUPLETS in Lagos (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo In a remarkable and rare occurrence , a Lagos State couple has been blessed with a set of quadruplets. The mother, who was initially pregnant with five children but lost one mid-term, had been previously told that it was fibroid that had led to her protruded belly. Kehinde Tijani, a... Read More

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October 9, 2013

Agagu’s burial: We did not hire Associated Airlines – Ondo gov’t denies hiring airline

by ‘Jola Sotubo In response to assertions made by the Agagu family that the choice of an Associated Airlines craft to convey the remains of Olusegun Agagu to Akure was made by the Ondo State Government, the latter has said that it had nothing to do with the hiring of said airline. The state government... Read More

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October 9, 2013

“Stella Oduah should bury her head in shame, not me” – Femi Fani-Kayode lays it on aviation minister

by Femi Fani-Kayode by Akan Ido The bickering between Femi Fani-Kayode and the Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah continues to fester as the former has again replied her yesterday saying “she should be attempting to encourage the Nigerian people and assuage their fears rather than indulging in petty and cheap sideshots and an futile press... Read More

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October 9, 2013

Opinion: Fashola’s apology, the media and South East development

by Chris Okoye The governor asked rhetorically at the Aka Ikenga event: “Has this exodus, which includes quite a number of indigent people with no talents, to do with an awful lack of human resources in the area? Has it to do with the absence of natural resources in their place? The most celebrated news... Read More

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October 9, 2013

Monster: Man, 35, accused of raping a 9-year-old girl in Oyo

by ‘Jola Sotubo A man who allegedly raped a 9-year old primary school student in Ibadan has been sent to prison over allegations that he perpetrated the crime. Segun Majeed, 35, was remanded in prison on the orders of a state high court for the offence which he allegedly committed earlier this year at the... Read More

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October 9, 2013

Okey Ndibe: Muslims, stand up and be counted!

by Okey Ndibe Such prominent Muslims as Muhammadu Buhari, Abubakar Atiku, Ibrahim Babangida, Abubakar Umar, Nasir el Rufai, Nuhu Ribadu, Bola Tinubu, Abubakar Baraje, Rauf Aregbesola, and Musa Kwankwaso have a duty to speak with courage. It’s time all decent Muslims woke up and realized that their faith is under an enormous siege. Extremist groups... Read More

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October 9, 2013

Opinion: Dear Super Eagles, we must win in Ethopia

by Segun Ake Don’t be deceived, you do not have creative midfielders that can split opposition defence when they bring ‘the bus’ to the pitch. You most times play with Onazi, Mikel and Sunday Mba as the 3-man midfield who are all more of a Defensive Midfielders/CM than attacking midfielders. Dear Super Eagles, On Sunday,... Read More

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October 9, 2013

Opinion: Jonathan and the Ministers of Rome

by Emma Okocha Ashiru, wearing the signature bow-tie strings of Bolaji Akinyemi, did not understand the main planks of Nigeria’s Foreign Policy. Unable to advise the Presidency on the repercussions of an Abuja red carpet reception for Al Bashir, the Sudanese, Butcher of Darfur, we knew his days were numbered. The United Nations has over... Read More

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October 9, 2013

Eric Osagie: If we must talk – Memo to the President on National Confab

by Eric Osagie If we must talk, President Jonathan and his administration must assure us that they will be bound by the recommendations and resolutions of the confab; that there will be no monkey games with the report; that it is not a strategy to divert our attention from pressing economic and social issues that... Read More

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October 8, 2013

Why Lagos gov’t shut down The Lord’s Chosen and Charismatic Revival Church

The Lagos State Government has shut down the headquarters of the Lord’s Chosen and Charismatic Revival Church on Ijesha, Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Lagos, southwest Nigeria over environmental nuisance. The Lord’s Chosen is founded by Pastor Lazarus Muoka, who serves as the General Overseer of the church. Officials of the Ministry of the Environment shut down... Read More

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October 8, 2013

Failure delivery: Mourners left horrified after undertakers arrive at funeral service with the WRONG coffin

Horrified mourners were left in floods of tears after undertakers arrived at a funeral service with the wrong coffin, it emerged today. Thankfully when the hearse arrived at Southampton Crematorium a member of staff checked the nameplate and realised it was not the body of a 77-year-old. Witnesses said the incident left mourners sobbing in... Read More

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October 8, 2013

Straight out of bed: These are some hotel room images Rihanna does NOT want you to see (PHOTOS)

She’s currently in Auckland while she fulfils the next leg on her epic Diamonds World Tour. But while fans are used to seeing her sporting heavy make-up and garish costumes as she journeys across the globe, it was a very different and rarely seen Rihanna who ventured onto her hotel balcony on Sunday. Indeed, the... Read More

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October 8, 2013

‘My life as a Skype sex worker’: Girl opens up on internet stripping and masturbating for strangers (READ)

The seedy world of online stripping has been unveiled in a tell-all expose penned by one such former ‘cam-girl’ who used to strip and masturbate for male viewers – whose credit cards were then charged by the minute. The former Skype sex worker blogged her account of internet stripping on Refinery29 under the name Abigail... Read More

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October 8, 2013

Cure for hangover? Lemon & lime drink is the best at helping the body process alcohol – Study

Saviour? Chinese researchers say the lemon and lime fizzy drink may help quell a hangover It has long been a strong coffee or even a trusty Diet Coke that a worn-out reveller has turned to the morning after. Now, however, experts say that Sprite may be best thing to lay your hands on. Chinese scientists... Read More

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October 8, 2013

‘Your face, hips & butt’: 10 things you can officially STOP worrying about

by Martha Beck As long as we’re on the subject of DNA, let’s take on the big kahuna of worries: our appearance. 1. What’s on Your Plate “If I can just finish this project,” says my ultrabusy friend Nancy, “I can stop worrying.” She’s said this every time I’ve ever spoken to her. No matter... Read More

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October 8, 2013

Oh no, we can’t look! British singer, Vanessa White shows off some side-boob in black evening gown (PHOTOS)

It was a night devoted to honouring members of the British public for their heroic achievements over the last twelve months. But while the Pride Of Britain Awards were all about heroes, the red carpet outside London’s Grosvenor House on Tuesday evening was all about fashion. Indeed, the designer frocks were present and correct as... Read More

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October 8, 2013

SCAM: Mother arrested for pretending her son had cancer to con money out of her community (PICTURED)

Mother: Stephanie Weddle, 33, told her local community her son had small cell lung cancer to swindle them out of money A mother has plead guilty to forgery charges after she collected almost $1,500 in donations by telling everyone her healthy ten-year-old son had cancer. Stephanie Weddle, 33, from Indianapolis, will face up to four... Read More

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October 8, 2013

#StoriesWeHear: Infant bitten by rabid dog infects father and brother with the disease after biting them

A baby who was dying of rabies has infected his father and brother with the disease by biting them. The infant in the Democratic Republic of the Congo infected his seven-year-old brother and 27-year-old father during an outbreak which affected 154 people. Both the father and brother recovered after being treated by medical charity Médecins... Read More

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October 8, 2013

HUMILIATION: Girlfriend makes man kneel in public, slaps him repeatedly for bringing a girl home (PHOTOS)

A Chinese woman has been arrested after forcing her boyfriend to kneel in the street and repeatedly slapping him around the face. The man was accused of cheating on the woman after bringing another girl back to his flat in Hong Kong. After his girlfriend took him out to the street and began berating him,... Read More

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October 8, 2013

Saudi Arabian woman divorced by jealous husband for kissing a horse

A jealous Saudi husband divorced his wife after she posted a snap of her kissing a horse online. The innocent image, of his spouse tenderly planting a smooch on the four-legged filly’s face at a farm near Riyadh, was apparently too much for him. Humiliated by the picture, he reportedly wanted her out of his... Read More

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October 8, 2013

Sad news: Hit and run driver kills pedestrian on Lagos expressway

A man has been crushed to death by a hit and run driver on the Oshodi-Gbagada Expressway, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. He was crossing the road Tuesday when the fast moving car ran into him and did not wait. The man, identified as Oguntimehin Oluwayemi B, through his ATM card was killed around 7:00am when he... Read More

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October 8, 2013

Abs-olutely HOT! Flavour N’abania heats things up in the kitchen (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo This photo shared by highlife musician Flavour is definitely an eye candy for the ladies, shirtless displaying his abs and tattoos, to top it all what is more sexier than seeing a man cooking in the kitchen? Just one word for the photo HOT!

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Not the real McCoy: 5 reasons why Abubakar Skekau’s new video is fake – Security forces

Osun monarch accused of raping NYSC member acquitted of charges

‘Don’t excuse bad sex’: 5 relationship lessons we learn TOO LATE

SCAM: Muslim pilgrims duped of N142.5 million by travel agent, stranded in Lagos

9 (life) skills to master before your next date

Sad news: Kidnapped victim, 3 others die in Akwa Ibom as rescue operation goes wrong

Demola Rewaju: Dear sister, don’t close your heart to love

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Rapper, Ice Prince features French Montana in new video, ‘I Swear’ (WATCH)

“I was scared and depressed”: Driver and wife welcome QUADRUPLETS in Lagos (PICTURED)

Agagu’s burial: We did not hire Associated Airlines – Ondo gov’t denies hiring airline

“Stella Oduah should bury her head in shame, not me” – Femi Fani-Kayode lays it on aviation minister

Opinion: Fashola’s apology, the media and South East development

Monster: Man, 35, accused of raping a 9-year-old girl in Oyo

Okey Ndibe: Muslims, stand up and be counted!

Opinion: Dear Super Eagles, we must win in Ethopia

Opinion: Jonathan and the Ministers of Rome

Eric Osagie: If we must talk – Memo to the President on National Confab

Why Lagos gov’t shut down The Lord’s Chosen and Charismatic Revival Church

Failure delivery: Mourners left horrified after undertakers arrive at funeral service with the WRONG coffin

Straight out of bed: These are some hotel room images Rihanna does NOT want you to see (PHOTOS)

‘My life as a Skype sex worker’: Girl opens up on internet stripping and masturbating for strangers (READ)

Cure for hangover? Lemon & lime drink is the best at helping the body process alcohol – Study

‘Your face, hips & butt’: 10 things you can officially STOP worrying about

Oh no, we can’t look! British singer, Vanessa White shows off some side-boob in black evening gown (PHOTOS)

SCAM: Mother arrested for pretending her son had cancer to con money out of her community (PICTURED)

#StoriesWeHear: Infant bitten by rabid dog infects father and brother with the disease after biting them

HUMILIATION: Girlfriend makes man kneel in public, slaps him repeatedly for bringing a girl home (PHOTOS)

Saudi Arabian woman divorced by jealous husband for kissing a horse

Sad news: Hit and run driver kills pedestrian on Lagos expressway

Abs-olutely HOT! Flavour N’abania heats things up in the kitchen (LOOK)

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