Cheta Nwanze: Yerima is all about himself and little of Islam (Y! FrontPage)

by Cheta Nwanze The world will always be full o’people like Yerima who will always attempt to twist conditions for their own benefit regardless of what storm it causes. But when our very laws give them the latitude, then we have a problem. I love the Arabic word for “hypocrite”. It is “munafiq”. It shares... Read More

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July 29, 2013

PDP crisis: Jonathan can’t sack Tukur – Presidency

by Chi Ibe Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Ahmed Gulak has dismissed reports that five northern governors asked President Goodluck Jonathan to sack the Peoples Democratic Party National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur saying that everybody know President Jonathan alone cannot remove Tukur since was a product of an election. The reports had claimed that Governors — Muritala... Read More

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July 29, 2013

Rivers crisis: “Chidi Lloyd is going blind” – Pro-Amaechi lawmakers

by Chi Ibe The legal team of the detained Majority Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Chidi Lloyd who claimed their client was undergoing torture in police custody have come out to say he is now going blind. The Deputy Speaker of the Assembly, Leyii Kwanee, said yesterday in Port Harcourt on behalf of the... Read More

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July 29, 2013

Gay marriages: “Majority of Nigerians are against it” – Olugbenga Ashiru

by Chi Ibe It looks like the international community is not getting off the governments back easily. For what sounds like the umpteenth time, officials have said same-sex marriage ban is here to stay in Nigeria. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru was the latest government official to address the issue insisting that... Read More

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July 29, 2013

Insecurity: 2,000 rounds of ammunition recovered in Rivers

by Chi Ibe More than 2,000 rounds of ammunition and machine guns were recovered after a major crackdown against criminals in Rivers State on Friday. “The weapons recovered from three vehicles hidden at a Mechanic Village in Ihugbo, along East-West Road, Ahoada, Rivers State, include two General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) with 593 rounds of... Read More

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July 29, 2013

Wickedness: Bricklayer arrested for poisoning his wife for being childless

by Chi Ibe A 47-year-old bricklayer in Ondo State might receive a life sentence or worse if found guilty following his arrest on suspicion of poisoning his wife, Mary, 45 because she couldn’t have children, new reports say. Damilare Olotu was arrested in connection with the death with Mary’s younger brother, Lawrence Omotosho, saying that... Read More

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July 29, 2013

#YNaijaFocus: Oyo 2015 – Ajimobi, Ladoja, Alao-Akala and the ‘gods’

by Ayokunle Odekunle Long or short, the ‘gods’ will be demystified in 2015 as one of the three men will rule Oyo State the second time. Taking an in-depth and close perusal at the source and course of history, man has been inundated by myths that just won’t go away. Myths, some implanted by the... Read More

July 29, 2013

Tobiloba Adesokan: My shattered American Dream – Confessions of a 16-year-old (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Tobiloba Adesokan I was never at the top of my class in my high school, but I made up my mind that my time in university would be worth it. When I left, they would remember my name. Not only as the valedictorian of the class, but as the girl who had amazing leadership... Read More

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July 29, 2013

Enyinnaya Abaribe: The Senate did not vote on marriage age

by Enyinnaya Abaribe At no time was marriage as a section of the constitution discussed or voted for. The Senate last week voted on the report of its constitutional review committee and at the end of it all, it once again achieved a milestone in altering the 1999 constitution to bring the document in line... Read More

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July 29, 2013

Poetry: Having breakfast with you

by Onomesan Oyo I look at you and I would rather look at you than all the portraits in the world Remember the poem “Having a coke with you” that got everybody spellbound in their seats (oh well, maybe just me) in the modern day remake of beauty and the beast. So I did my own version... Read More

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July 29, 2013

Opinion: Why INEC should reject APC’s application for registration

by Faruq Abbas In view of the above, I respectfully implore INEC as a law abiding body to refuse the registration of the All Progressive Congress as to do otherwise would amount to ridiculing the judiciary and it would also run contrary to the settled doctrine of lis pendens. Introduction The Independent National Electoral Commission... Read More

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July 29, 2013

“It is almost impossible to find any young leader presently who hasn’t been influenced by The Future Awards” – Aziza Uko speaks on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

by Mercy Abang For the Conversations with Abang Mercy for the week, Aziza Uko, the Chief Operating Officer of the Future Awards Africa talks about the awards – In seven years, the Future Awards has produced over 150 winners and 1,200 nominees across the world – Aziza said the TFA is not an awards that... Read More

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July 29, 2013

Opinion: The Nigerian Immigration and its climate of corruption

by Osita Abana I hope that officials who can play a part in cleaning the ‘augean stables’ at the immigration office and other government departments read this piece and take positive action to correct the appalling state of affairs in these offices. Almost every time I inform a colleague or relative of my plan to... Read More

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July 29, 2013

Pastor, 3 others arrested for robbery in Ogun

by Oge Okonkwo The arrest of a pastor with a Pentecostal church (names withheld) in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital over alleged armed robbery caused a mild drama within the vicinity as it sparked protest from members of his church. Vanguard reports: It was gathered that the clergyman was apprehended, weekend, alongside three other suspects who... Read More

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July 29, 2013

Woman left horribly disfigured after her ‘boyfriend threw acid on her’

A mother-of-two has been left horribly disfigured and was in a coma for two months after her boyfriend allegedly threw sulfuric acid in her face. Christy Sims, 43, from Henry County, suffered burns to more than 20 per cent of her body and is calling for a criminal case to be opened after the incident... Read More

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July 29, 2013

We need a bigger beach! 3 million people pack Rio’s Copacabana beach as Pope Francis celebrates Mass

Pope Francis has completed a historic trip to his home continent by celebrating mass to three million people on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach. The colossal crowds cheered the first Latin American pope in a remarkable response to his message that the Catholic Church must shake itself up and get out into the streets to find the... Read More

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July 29, 2013

Woman jailed after having sex with runaway 13-year-old boy (PICTURED)

A woman who had sex with a 13 year old runaway boy has been jailed for 10 years. Jenna Van Delden slept with the teen up to 30 times over a four month period after she harboured him. And the 25 year old was said to be so in love with the teen that she... Read More

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July 28, 2013

Iwuchukwu Daniel: The curse of the touch (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Iwuchukwu Daniel “Simply put, anyone blessed or in my opinion, cursed with ‘the touch’ is said to be ‘psychic’ or at least more aware of the metaphysical plane than other humans.” I woke up with a start, my eyes frantically flicking from left to right, even though I couldn’t see anything in the pitch... Read More

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July 28, 2013

This chef is getting kicked out of New Zealand for being too fat (PICTURED)

Demands: Albert Buitenhuis and his wife Marthie. The couple are being forced from their home as he is too over weight This is the man who was told he is too fat to live in New Zealand, despite losing 66lb since moving there six years ago. Albert Buitenhuis, who weighs 20 stone six pounds, was... Read More

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July 28, 2013

How old is she again? Sharon Stone, 55, flaunts her curves in white bikini (PHOTOS)

She has been busy filming her latest movie in Italy over the last couple of weeks. But when the camera has stopped rolling, Sharon Stone has been making the most of the beautiful weather and stunning location. Showing off her enviable figure the actress, 55, stripped down to her white bikini to spend some time... Read More

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July 28, 2013

What was she thinking? Singer, Jessie J performs on stage in her underwear (PHOTOS)

Eyeful … Jessie J gives fans a flash at her Radio City Live gig in Liverpool JESSIE J shows she hasn’t got her knickers in a twist. The Wild singer, 25, wore a revealing one-piece string top which rode up to give fans a cheeky flash at her gig in Liverpool on Saturday. Jessie... Read More

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July 28, 2013

Actress, Bimbo Akintola stars in riveting stage play, ‘A husband’s wife’

by Oge Okonkwo A Husbands Wife is a depiction of a hardworking married couple who suddenly find themselves wanting to do something new for the first time. The play provokes a consciousness that challenges the way people perceive the realities of their long-term relationships. This is definitely a riveting and soul-searching play that will keep... Read More

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July 28, 2013

“Sad, it’s a waste of food”: Uproar after bananas are thrown at Italy’s first black minister

Italian integration minister Cecile Kyenge. Image: AP Photo, Domenico Stinellis Italian politicians have reacted with anger after the country’s first black minister had bananas thrown at her during a political rally. Integration Minister Cecile Kyenge, who has suffered racial abuse in the past, dismissed the act as “a waste of food”. But Environment Minister Andrea... Read More

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July 28, 2013

Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards 2013: The categories for nomination are here [DETAILS]

by Oge Okonkwo The stage is set for this year’s Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards, scheduled for November 2013. Below are the competitive categories. You can now start nominating your favorite programmes, On-Air Personalities, Radio and TV stations, among others. TO NOMINATE: You can nominate via our website www.nigerianbroadcastersmeritawards.com or Send names of Programmes, Presenters, On-Air Personalities,... Read More

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July 28, 2013

Not the right time to take a selfie! Female robbers take picture of themselves in masks leading to their arrest (PHOTO)

Two girls accused of carrying out a robbery posed for a selfie while wearing balaclavas and brandishing a knife. Police arrested the pair and found the picture of them on a mobile phone together in front of a mirror. The girls, who are cousins, are accused of stealing 2,420 kronor (£240) during the robbery at... Read More

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July 28, 2013

No female threat: I compete ONLY with men in Nigeria’s music industry – Tiwa Savage

by Oge Okonkwo MAVIN first lady, Tiwa Savage has made it clear concerning who she competes with in the music industry as she sees none of her female peers in the industry as a threat. In Tiwa’s reply to a question asked by the show host about who she sees as the biggest threat to... Read More

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July 28, 2013

Still standing tall: Meet 6-year-old girl born with a rare form of dwarfism (PHOTOS)

She might be small in stature, but tiny Harleigh Jackson, who was born with a rare type of dwarfism, knows she can stand tall next to her best friend Taylor. Both girls are aged six, yet the diminutive youngster only comes up to her friend’s waist. Wearing clothes suitable for two-year-olds, the real-life Thumbelina has... Read More

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July 28, 2013

Monster rage: Chinese toddler, 2, dies after being thrown to the ground in a row over parking space

A two-year-old girl has died after being pulled out of her pram and thrown to the ground by a man during a row with her mother over a parking space. The Chinese toddler suffered critical injuries in the attack on Tuesday and died two days later after being kept alive by a respirator in a... Read More

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July 28, 2013

John Legend’s bride-to-be, Chrissy Teigen looking white HOT in bridal beachwear (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Celebs aren’t afraid to get a little sexy when it comes to ad campaigns. Chrissy Teigen, John Legen’s bride-to-be is looking ultra-sexy in Beach Bunny’s newest line of bridal beachwear. She shows off the line intended for newlyweds to wear on their honeymoons. One more reason Legend wants her all to himself.

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July 28, 2013

Mobile tryst: Study reveals top 10 most popular cars to have sex in

A study has revealed that almost half of Brits admit to having had sex in a car – and impressively, 3 per cent of them admitted they’d done it while the vehicle was moving! The survey was carried out by car remanufacturer BBA Remain, whose founder Chris Swan said the survey polled over 2,000 people to... Read More

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