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April 1, 2013

“In fact, more women abuse men”: ‘Two Angry Men’ explore female-on-male domestic violence (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu One of Nigeria’s most controversial shows, Two Angry Men tackle the issue of domestic violence. Presenters James and Harry talk about all the social issues, stereotypes about responsibility in marriages and silent crimes under domestic violence. “Any man wey dey beating wife – you are a coward, an idiot and if I ever catch you…”... Read More
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April 1, 2013

JTF kills 4 suspects in foiled Easter Day terrorist attack in Kano

by Rachel Ogbu   Innocent lives were spared after the Joint Task Force (JTF) aborted an Easter day terrorist planned attack in Kano. 14 of the suspected terrorists were left dead following a shoot-out at Unguwa Uku, Kano State. Security officials recovered vehicles primed probably for an attack today. According to reports, residents of the area... Read More
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April 1, 2013

‘NEPA’ strikes at church while President Jonathan gave an Easter message in Lagos

by Rachel Ogbu An Easter service at Our Saviour’s Church (Anglican Communion) in Lagos was interrupted following a power outage yesterday during President Goodluck Jonathan’s speech leaving him to use a battery-powered microphone. The incident was both embarrassing and funny as the President stood cut off about six minutes into his speech, he made a... Read More
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March 31, 2013

Film review: ‘The Awakening’ starring OC Ukeje scores points for effort but stumbles occasionally

by Wilfred Okiche You might be forgiven if you are tempted to give up on ‘The Awakening’, the new supernatural thriller directed by James Omokwe and Ethan Okwara in it’s opening scene. A tad reminiscent of the prologue in ‘The Figurine’ but never as taut, some of the chronic problems of Nollywood films are immediately... Read More
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March 31, 2013

Urbi et Orbi: Pope Francis appeals por peace in Nigeria, Israel, Syria, Mali, more in first Easter message

Pope Francis used his first Easter Sunday address to call for peace in the world and appealed for a diplomatic solution to the crisis torn countries and regions of the world such the Korean peninsula, Syria, Iraq, Nigeria, Mail and the Central Republic of Africa. The Pope decried the continued insurgent attacks in Nigeria when... Read More
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March 31, 2013

1,400 people evacuated from Eiffel Tower after bomb threat

Tourists visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris were evacuated from the iconic landmark following an anonymous phone call announcing an attack on Saturday night. Police told AFP around 1,400 people were visiting the site when it was cleared and a security perimeter was set up around the monument. L’Express news website said that tourists and... Read More
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March 31, 2013

Mom allegedly turned clothes dryer on with 2-year-old son inside (PICTURED)

Jasmine Brown, 17, allegedly turned on a dryer with her son in it. A 17-year-old mother is in hot water after allegedly letting her son climb into a clothing dryer before turning it on. Jasmine Brown, from Gates, N.Y., was arrested Saturday after leaving her 2-year-old child in the running machine for about 30 seconds until... Read More
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March 31, 2013

Feyi Fawehinmi: Why institutions matter: A story about rice

by Feyi Fawehinmi  This is why we also must be suspicious of ‘young’ people who are currently running about declaring themselves as change agents and demanding to be loved. It’s not so much that they are lying, it’s more that they often don’t know what they are talking about. I’ve taken more than a passing... Read More
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March 31, 2013

How an airport driver and cleaner colluded to smuggle a drug carrier (PICTURED) on a plane – NDLEA

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a suspected drug trafficker, Adetunji Joseph, and some airport employees, who aided him to avoid security checks at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. According to a statement by NDLEA’s Head, Public Affairs, Ofoyeju Mitchell, the suspect, who ingested 100 wraps of cocaine weighing 1.350kg, wore an... Read More
March 31, 2013

Under the umbrella: We won’t extradite Alamieyeseigha – FG

The Federal Government on Friday told SUNDAY PUNCH that it would  not extradite a former governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, to the United Kingdom to face money laundering charges. While reacting to a statement by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Andrew Pocock, the FG accused the envoy of challenging the sovereignty of the... Read More
March 31, 2013

Simon Kolawole: Ibeto locks horns with Ebonyi gov’t – A most wasteful process

by Simon Kolawole  The notion that the government can do and undo irrespective of legal requirements can only discourage private investors. I further fear that if Ebonyi succeeds in muscling out Ibeto, the legal wrangling will go on for ages and Nigercem will remain moribund.  I would say since 1999, two economic policies have always... Read More
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March 31, 2013

2015: Obasanjo intensifies plot against Jonathan

*Moves to pacify North, meets traditional rulers *Aso Villa ‘hawks’ want his wings clipped *President launches counter offensive, woos S/West elders *Anenih on fence-mending with govs Fresh facts emerged, at the weekend, that former President Matthew Okikiolakan Aremu Olusegun Obasanjo is intensifying his opposition to the 2015 re-election aspiration of incumbent President Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe... Read More
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