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Saudi woman flogged for texting stranger by mistake
Texting (Respresentative Image) Image Credit: Flickr/Kiwanja A Saudi woman has been sentenced to eight lashes by a court in Qatif for mistakenly sending a text message allegedly promoting the Shiite…
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Forgery: Leadership Newspaper journalists plead not guilty, get bail
The trial of two journalists with Leadership Newspapers kicked off before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday. They pleaded not guilty to the amended six counts charge…
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6 things you must never do on a first date
by Carole Brody Fleet If you feel like you are talking too much, your date likely feels the same way. Segue by saying, "That's enough about me, let's talk more about…
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Man stabs his cousin to death because the cousin ‘killed him in a dream’
A Nigerian has been arrested in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state over the murder of a 25 year old man, his cousin. The police claimed the arrested suspect killed his cousin, identified…
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“I don’t wear bikini, I believe that one’s underwear should not be seen” – Nollywood’s Titilola Osinowo
by Isi Esene Titilola Osinowo, an upcoming Nollywood actress speaks with the Tribune Newspaers on her acting career, her family and sense of style. Read excerpts from the interview below:…
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Bizarre: Mum forced her 14-year-old daughter to get pregnant with donor sperm bought online
GEOFF MANASSE/GETTY IMAGES An adoptive mother of three children was convicted of child cruelty after forcing her oldest daughter to carry a fourth baby for her, according to reports. A…
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Hollywood’s Catherine Zeta-Jones returns to treatment centre for mental illness
KEVORK DJANSEZIAN/GETTY IMAGES Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has returned to a treatment center for bipolar II disorder and will reportedly complete another 30-day program, which her rep says was a ‘proactive’…
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Boys sell for N450,000, girls for N400,000: Advocates call for tougher laws to stop the baby trade
by Rachel Ogbu baby-making factory (Photo: Sun News) A 2011 UNESCO report puts human trafficking as the third most common crime in Nigeria after financial fraud and drug trafficking. At…
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“I just want to tell our stories, good or bad” – Ishaya Bako, director of ‘Fuelling Poverty’ on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’
The conversations series with Abang Mercy brings to you Ishaya Bako, a young Nigerian film maker and global shaper whose documentary “fueling poverty” went viral weeks ago after a federal…
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Our boat is gone, gone, gone: The Afikuyomi white elephant at Marina has now disappeared
by Isi Esene The Sunborn Yacht Hotel proudly christened the 'first African luxury hotel on water' has somehow disappeared from the Lagos Marina where it has moored on the water for…
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Opinion: Boko Haram Republic – The alternative to failed amnesty
by Obinna Akukwe President Jonathan and his strategy team should look into carving territories out of these states to form a Boko Haram Republic provided that the inhabitants of the…
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ACN brands grounding Governor’s Amaechi private aircraft as “witch-hunt”
by Rachel Ogbu Amaechi’s-plane (Photo: Punch) Action Congress of Nigeria has weighed in on the grounding of the Rivers State Government’s private aircraft by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority describing…
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Female DNA found on at least one bomb used in Boston Marathon attacks
Female DNA has been found on at least one of the bombs used in the Boston Marathon attacks, according to a new report. But it isn’t clear if that means…
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Massacre in Nigeria spurs outcry over military tactics
by Adam Nossiter “I saw them putting fire on people’s houses. They are the security of the state. They have no right to kill anybody. They are supposed to protect…
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Man charged for letting his 9-year-old son drive a Ferrari (WATCH)
Police on Monday arrested a man who allowed his 9-year-old son to drive his Ferrari in the southern Indian state of Kerala. Mohammed Nisham was arrested on charges of endangering…
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Family to auction off Goldie Harvey’s belongings in Lagos tomorrow
by Isi Esene The family of late artiste, Goldie Harvey have announced that her belongings will be auctioned out tomorrow, Wednesday at her residence located at 30B, Ologunkutere Street, Parkview Estate,…
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Pastor arraigned in court for raping 10 year old girl during children’s fellowship in Jos
by Rachel Ogbu ephesians4-15.blogspot A pastor in Jos was charged on Monday for raping a 10-year-old girl. Baba-Yemisi Seyi, 44, appeared before Mustapha Hassan in an Upper Area Court in…
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Idiare Atimomo: Apple’s next growth curve may be in Africa
by Idiare Atimomo Apple Co. has identified opportunities for investment growth in China and is acting on this, but I remain puzzled as to why... a similar focus on the…
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Oh, so cute: 2face Idibia’s son, Zion turns 5 (PHOTOS)
by Hauwa Gambo Aw, we love us some 2face - and any number of w0men appear ready to wait 13 years for his oh-so-cute son Zion to get legal. For…
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Gbenga Olorunpomi: The birth of APC – INEC’s moment in the sun
by Gbenga Olorunpomi Now, the ACN has shown its hand. It is time for the other partners to follow suit. On Thursday, April 18th, the leadership of the Action Congress…
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20 signs your child may be gifted
by Circle of moms editors "Is my child gifted?" Parents often wonder at one point or another whether their child is gifted. Here we've rounded up some basics to help…
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Did you know that Japan has a crying baby contest? Well, now you do (PHOTOS)
An unidentified baby, held by a college sumo wrester, cries during Naki Sumo, or Crying Baby Contest, as a judge looks on at Sensoji temple in Tokyo Monday This may…
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N4.5 billion just sailed away from Lagos – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze "Poor man wey tiff maggi omo dem go show im face for crime fighter. Rich man wey tiff money omo we no dey see dem face for…
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Jada Pinkett Smith’s bikini body is a sight to behold (LOOK)
Aloha, Jada Pinkett Smith! We spotted the star looking amazing as she hit the beach in Hawaii. The 41-year-old donned a white bikini while on holiday with daughter Willow Smith in the…
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25 things you should feel thankful for
Today, we're sending a little reminder out into the world to be grateful. No matter the cards you've been dealt, or whether this week has felt tougher than most, there's…
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Report: ‘Teen Mom’ signs $1 million porn deal after ‘private’ sextape release
Looks like Farrah Abraham’s “sex tape” is being made into a porno after all. The Teen Mom star reportedly inked a nearly $1 million deal with Vivid Entertainment for the release of…
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Goats standing in trees (LOOK)
We don't have anything to say about this photo other than OMG THOSE GOATS ARE STANDING IN A TREE! What are you doing in that tree, goats? You don't belong…
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How to say ”NO” without feeling bad about it
by Alexandra Franzen And here's the happy news: With the right wording choices and tone, your "nope!" can be far kinder (and more helpful) than a resentment-laced "yes." "I'm…
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Africa Magic & other stories: 5 thoughts on Nollywood and distribution
by Chinaza Aijuswanarite Online distribution will increase as broadband gets faster and penetration increases. Aggregators (like iROKO) beat VOD services any day... Introduction: This is an interesting time for the Nigerian…
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Damilola Alawode: Having neck, back and joints pain at work? Start these exercises now (Y! Superblogger)
Take short breaks from work and walk around the office. One of my mentors, Ann Gates, loves to use the term ‘Exercuses’. Exercuses is not a real term but it…
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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