Nursing mother arraigned for armed robbery in Lagos

by Rachel Ogbu The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned a 35-year-old nursing mother who gave birth while in police custody before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court for armed robbery. Asabi Ojenike reportedly brought her new born to the court as she stood trial with three other members of her gang which included, Samsondeen Giwa, 38,... Read More

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July 17, 2013

Babatunde Oyateru: The day the mad man knew (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Babatunde Oyateru The policeman in charge would stare out of his window, or at least where the windows used to be and wonder the same thing, did they really matter? They have almost become part of the scenery, and in the usual ebb and flow of any busy metropolis, one would be forgiven if... Read More

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July 17, 2013

Opinion: Nigeria – Why we need not wait for God

by Olabode Emmanuel Olawumi First, from the renewal of our minds; we all need to understand that a crippled mind cannot produce anything of worth. We need to think about the right things. As I was preparing to go to bed on Sunday, July 8, 2013, I made a last attempt for the day to... Read More

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July 17, 2013

Opinion: Be alive, don’t be a networking Zombie

by Mofolusade Sonaike A personal Facebook fan page ke? Unless the author means a page for your business. Or perhaps they are referring to artists. I am overwhelmed by the responses I have received to the “Reach out and touch someone” post from Sunday. My assistant took the time to send the story to several blogs... Read More

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July 17, 2013

Crude oil theft: We must hold our leaders accountable – NLC calls for mass action

by Rachel Ogbu The Nigerian Labour Congress has said that Nigerians have cried out enough against oil theft in the country without concrete efforts by the government to stop crude oil losses therefore it was now time to take to the streets and protest. On Tuesday, the NLC reportedly called on Nigerians to demand decisive actions... Read More

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July 17, 2013

2015: Why power must return to the North – Northern Elders’ Forum

by Rachel Ogbu “The North is determined and is insistent that the leadership of this country will rotate to it in 2015,” spokesman for Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF) and former Adviser on Food Security to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, Prof. Ango Abdullahi was quoted as saying on Tuesday at a news conference in Kaduna. Abdullahi warned... Read More

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July 17, 2013

Hit-and-run: Protest in Lagos as bus driver kills student

by Rachel Ogbu Students of the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Ijanikin, Lagos State protested on the Lagos expressway yesterday following the death of a 200-level student who was killed in a hit-and-run incident by a commercial bus driver, reports say. A said students’ leaders in the institution, Olaola Balogun, told reporters that on Tuesday morning two students... Read More

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July 17, 2013

Japheth Omojuwa: These lies are in line with President Jonathan’s Transformation Agenda (Y! FrontPage)

by Japheth Omojuwa The time has come for the Nigerian government to come clean. Stop lying about an imaginary transformation agenda when of a truth things are only getting worse. Our country has been in the doldrums for decades, one would be asking for too much to expect President Jonathan to correct the ills of... Read More

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July 17, 2013

Reckless driving: Truck driver in court for crushing a tricyclist to death in Lagos

by Rachel Ogbu A commercial tricycle driver who was killed after being crushed by a truck driver, Ahmed Fatai in Lagos state has been named as Kasheem Tijani. Fatai, 28, and a resident of Majiduralami Street, Ikorodu was arraigned at the Lagos State Magistrates’ Court, Igbosere, facing two counts of reckless driving and causing the death of... Read More

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July 17, 2013

Dele Agekameh: Security – Zamfara as scapegoat

by Dele Agekameh But beyond throwing tight security cordons everywhere, we must urgently find a way to put able-bodied men and women back to work as well as put food on people’s tables. A few weeks ago, the issue of arming the vigilante group in Zamfara State became a subject of high-wired politics at the... Read More

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July 17, 2013

Army rules out promotion for al-Mustapha

by Rachel Ogbu The Nigerian Army has dispelled rumours that the former Chief Security Officer to Gen. Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, is to be decorated with the rank of Brig.-Gen on Wednesday (today). In a statement on Tuesday, the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.- Gen Ibrahim Attahiru described the rumours circulating on the internet... Read More

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July 17, 2013

Rivers crisis: There was no attack on the northern governors’ convoy – Police

by Rachel Ogbu Commissioner for Information and Communications, Ibim Semenitari has confirmed that a Government House bus was damaged when youths on Tuesday, reportedly threw stones and other objects at the convoy of the Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa. Semenitari described the incident (where a bus carrying some... Read More

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July 17, 2013

Why the Sudanese President wasn’t arrested in Nigeria – FG

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday explained why Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir was not arrested in Nigeria. It said by the statute of the African Union (AU), he was supposed to enjoy immunity like other delegates. It also said al-Bashir was in the country under the auspices of the AU and the nation owes an... Read More

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July 17, 2013

PDP crisis: President Jonathan and Tukur meet in Abuja

by Rachel Ogbu To solve the internal problems in the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) once and for all, President Goodluck Jonathan and PDP National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur have met privately at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, new reports say. The two were not the only ones trashing out issues to move the party forward,... Read More

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July 17, 2013

One suspect dead as police battle kidnappers to rescue 2 Chinese in Ogun

by Rachel ogbu Two Chinese nationals, Sung Jiang She and Zhang Wen Xue, employees of Lee Group of Companies, have been rescued from kidnappers in Ogijo area of Ogun state. They were kidnapped at Odongunyan, Ikorodu,in Lagos State but police traced the victims to a house at Sagamu-Ikorodu Road where a gun battle ensued between the Ogun State... Read More

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July 17, 2013

You need this: Top 10 ways to be happy today

by Eric Barker Showing gratitude for the good things you have is the most powerful happiness-boosting activity there is. For something so important to our health and well-being, happiness remains an elusive goal for many people. Here are 10 practical tips to live better and appreciate life to the fullest. Because that’s what it really boils... Read More

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July 16, 2013

‘Glee’ actor, Cory Monteith died from heroin and alcohol overdose (WATCH)

AMANDA EDWARDS/WIREIMAGE Actor Cory Monteith (l., with girlfriend and co-star Lea Michele) was found dead in his Vancouver hotel room on Saturday. A toxicology report determined he died of a heroin and alcohol overdose. “Glee” star Cory Monteith died from a overdose of heroin and alcohol, Canadian officials said Tuesday. A toxicology test showed the 31-year-old actor... Read More

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July 16, 2013

No fins, please! This ‘mermaid’ was banned from swimming in pools (PHOTOS)

WWW.MYFOXORLANDO.COM Fishhawk Ranch’s community board decided to stick with its “no-fin” policy. Jenna Conti is no longer allowed to wear her mermaid tail during regular pool hours. This Florida mermaid is determined to swim against the tide. Eden Sirene, a mermaid from Fishhawk Ranch, Fla., can no longer wear her sparkly blue tail in her... Read More

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July 16, 2013

Aww, how romantic: Wizkid treated to a candle-lit dinner by girlfriend on his birthday (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Popular artiste, Wizkid is celebrating his birthday today and his beautiful girlfriend, Omotani Omotayo is apparently treating him to a quiet stay-in candle-lit dinner tonight. [READ: Aww, cute couple: Wizkid steps out with girlfriend] “I love you. Happy birthday Ayo!!” she says to her handsome boyfriend. How romantic, she sure knows how to... Read More

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July 16, 2013

So true, so false: Student wakes up from coma speaking fluent CHINESE

Chinese takeaway … Ben now hosts a TV show for expats A university student who cheated death in a horror car crash woke up from a coma speaking fluent CHINESE. Ben McMahon suffered serious head injuries in the accident near his home in Melbourne, Australia last year. When he came around from a week-long coma... Read More

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July 16, 2013

Rivers crisis: “Northern governors were not held hostage in Port Harcourt” – State gov’t

by Isi Esene The Rivers Commissioner for Information and Communications, Ibim Semenitari has described as worrisome the actions of protesters who reportedly prevented four northern governors from exiting the Port Harcourt International Airport on a visit to the embattled governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi. The commissioner denied that the governors were held hostage as... Read More

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July 16, 2013

“My house cost me over N110 million” – Dr. Sid reveals (WATCH)

by Chisom Ukaegbu MAVIN Records artiste, Dr. Sid shares the circumstances surrounding his newly acquired Lekki house. According to the artiste, the house cost N110 million and that he was prompted by the need to leave his previous apartment at 1004 flats in Victoria Island. Watch the interview in the video below:

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July 16, 2013

Gang war: 4 teenagers arrested after boy, 15, was stabbed to death in a street fight

Scene … forensics team hunts for clues after a boy was stabbed in South Yardley Four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed to death in the street. The boy was knifed in what cops believe was a fight between two gangs in Birmingham on Monday evening. The... Read More

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July 16, 2013

29-year-old man arraigned for raping woman twice his age in Lagos

by Akan Ido Adedeji Michael, 29, has been arraigned before the Ebute-Metta Magistrayte’s Court for allegedly raping a 48-year-old mother of six, Alice Essient. Adedeji was reported to have broken into the victim’s home in the company of an accomplice, who is currently at large, to commit the despicable act. Reports say the two suspects followed... Read More

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July 16, 2013

Despicable: Teacher sentenced to 4 years in prison for having sex with student 30 years her junior (PICTURED)

Sentenced: Lisa M. Kays, 48, a former Putnam City High School Spanish teacher – has been sentenced to four-years in prison for having sex with a student over 30-years her junior A former Spanish teacher at a Oklahoma high school has been sentenced to four years in prison after she pleaded guilty to having sex... Read More

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July 16, 2013

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Nigerian polytechnic lecturers suspend strike

by Oge Okonkwo Nigerian Polytechnic lecturers have suspended their indefinite strike currently in its third month; and agreed to return to work. The lecturers, under the umbrella of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) resolved to suspend the strike on Tuesday afternoon. This follows a meeting with federal lawmakers and several ministers last week... Read More

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July 16, 2013

Monster: “It’s the purest form of love,” says man jailed for repeatedly raping girlfriend’s toddler

A man who believes sex with children is the ‘purest form of love’ has been sentenced to 12 years jail for repeatedly raping a toddler. A court in Canada heard how the convicted paedophile began to sexually abuse the two-year-old daughter of his girlfriend shortly after moving in with them. He filled the role of... Read More

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July 16, 2013

Incredible: Parents sell their 11-year-old daughter for $18

beach in Majorca illustration A little girl was sold by her parents to an old man for just $18, according to police reports. The British girl, 11-years-old, was allegedly pimped out as a prostitute by her parents for $18 each time. Police arrested the couple on the resort island of Majorca, amid allegations they sold the girl,... Read More

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July 16, 2013

Top 8 reasons why men cheat

from Times of India ….men are emotionally driven beings too. They want their wives to show them that they’re appreciated, and they want women to understand how hard they’re trying to get things right. There are reasons galore why men pull wool over the eyes of their wives. Oftentimes, it’s out of spite and neglect, while the... Read More

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July 16, 2013

Inspired: Nigerian scientist bags European award for quality research

A Nigerian scientist, Dr. Basil Fadipe has been awarded the European Society for Quality Research, ESQR, Quality Achievements Awards at its Annual Convention at the luxurious Copthorne Tara Hotel Kensington, London, United Kingdom. The Award, in recognition of The Justin Fadipe Medical Center’s enhancement and strides in quality research, is in honour of the doctor’s... Read More

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Nursing mother arraigned for armed robbery in Lagos

Babatunde Oyateru: The day the mad man knew (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Opinion: Nigeria – Why we need not wait for God

Opinion: Be alive, don’t be a networking Zombie

Crude oil theft: We must hold our leaders accountable – NLC calls for mass action

2015: Why power must return to the North – Northern Elders’ Forum

Hit-and-run: Protest in Lagos as bus driver kills student

Japheth Omojuwa: These lies are in line with President Jonathan’s Transformation Agenda (Y! FrontPage)

Reckless driving: Truck driver in court for crushing a tricyclist to death in Lagos

Dele Agekameh: Security – Zamfara as scapegoat

Army rules out promotion for al-Mustapha

Rivers crisis: There was no attack on the northern governors’ convoy – Police

Why the Sudanese President wasn’t arrested in Nigeria – FG

PDP crisis: President Jonathan and Tukur meet in Abuja

One suspect dead as police battle kidnappers to rescue 2 Chinese in Ogun

You need this: Top 10 ways to be happy today

‘Glee’ actor, Cory Monteith died from heroin and alcohol overdose (WATCH)

No fins, please! This ‘mermaid’ was banned from swimming in pools (PHOTOS)

Aww, how romantic: Wizkid treated to a candle-lit dinner by girlfriend on his birthday (LOOK)

So true, so false: Student wakes up from coma speaking fluent CHINESE

Rivers crisis: “Northern governors were not held hostage in Port Harcourt” – State gov’t

“My house cost me over N110 million” – Dr. Sid reveals (WATCH)

Gang war: 4 teenagers arrested after boy, 15, was stabbed to death in a street fight

29-year-old man arraigned for raping woman twice his age in Lagos

Despicable: Teacher sentenced to 4 years in prison for having sex with student 30 years her junior (PICTURED)

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Nigerian polytechnic lecturers suspend strike

Monster: “It’s the purest form of love,” says man jailed for repeatedly raping girlfriend’s toddler

Incredible: Parents sell their 11-year-old daughter for $18

Top 8 reasons why men cheat

Inspired: Nigerian scientist bags European award for quality research

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