What this interracial couple learned about stereotypes

by Mandy Fox- Raynor With the exception of one man who wouldn’t rent us an apartment because he was a bigoted asshole, we’ve never encountered any other issues as a mixed couple. If people talk, I’ve never heard them. Or maybe I just don’t care to listen close enough. My husband and I are opposites.... Read More

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March 21, 2013

Ade Adefuye: The invented America’s displeasure over Alamieyeseigha’ presidential pardon

by Prof. Ade Adefuye To ascribe the Alamieyeseigha factor as the reason for Bill Gates’ cancellation of his trip to Nigeria to further his campaign against polio, malaria and other diseases is to demonstrate an acute lack of understanding of the motives behind Bill Gates’ activities in Africa. On the eve of my return to... Read More

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March 21, 2013

Femi Fani-Kayode: A note to Umaru – I stand and fight

by Femi Fani-Kayode By the grace of God I have today reached that point and I will bare my mind to the sickly tyrant freely. And after I have had my say I shall gallantly take my stand and with faith proclaim: let the demons of hell be invoked and conjured up and let them... Read More

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March 21, 2013

Opinion: #OgaOnTheTop – By the time we are done laughing

by Sylva Nze Ifedigbo The wise ones made this assertion long before our birth that while one points accusingly at the other person with one finger, three other, points at him. Kongi I believe it was who admitted that his was a wasted generation, mine I fear is ruined. The system, our education and the... Read More

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March 21, 2013

#DivorceDrama: “I saw an sms on her phone about ‘the good time’ they had” – Man tells courty why he beat his wife

by Chi Ibe A couple had a lot to get off their chest in an Agege Customary Court, Lagos. Trader, Kayode Eremiye, 46, said he had a cheating wife while in a counter-claim, his wife, Adedoyin accused him of beating her with a plank. On Wednesday, according to reports, Eremiye who has been married for 11 years said... Read More

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March 21, 2013

Adedoyin Oluwadamilola: They just don’t understand (30 Days, 30 Voices)

I longed for cupid’s arrow, To pierce my heart hollow. When I stop and stare, And gaze into the blank air, With little or no care, They just don’t understand. When my heart sings, But the melody remains unheard, And I stay locked up, In the haven of my dreams, Away from the prying eyes... Read More

Adedoyin Oluwadamilola, Hurt, Love, pain

March 21, 2013

Gbenga Olorunpomi: APC – When a few good men choose to be selfless (Y! Politico)

by Gbenga Olorunpomi The proverbial wind has blown and PDP’s bum-bum is on public viewing. So, I won’t waste my time on that lot anymore. Their calamitous end crawls ever nearer. This piece could easily have been a serious bashing for the shenanigans of some unscrupulous, demonic and undoubtedly cowardly characters within the Nigerian Presidency,... Read More

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March 21, 2013

Terrorism: Al-Qaeda member charged in US for failed bombing plot in Nigeria

by Chi Ibe The United States has charged Ibrahim Suleiman Adnan Adam Harun for allegedly planning to bomb the US diplomatic buildings in Nigeria in 2003. On Wednesday, federal and state government agencies revealed the charges set against him. Harun, 43, who received six terrorism charges including conspiracy to bomb US military personnel in Afghanistan... Read More

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March 21, 2013

“Voluntary exit”: Jesse Jagz leaves Chocolate City Music for own label, Jesse Jagz Nation

by Chi Ibe Top producer and artiste Jesse Garba Abaga has announced he no longer with popular record label, Chocolate City Music. Popularly called Jesee Jagz, Abaga reportedly posted his decision on his Facebook page that he was taking a ‘voluntary exit from the label’. The 28-year-old rapper signed Chocolate City in 2008 with his elder brother Jude... Read More

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March 21, 2013

“They are not ghosts”: Bola Tinubu backs Boko Haram amnesty

by Rachel Ogbu In the case of granting amnesty to Boko Haram militants first suggested by the Sultan of Sokoto, former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Thursday openly supported the idea. Tinubu, the National Leader of Action Congress of Nigeria was in Kano to sympathize with the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, over the attack... Read More

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March 21, 2013

Olusegun Adeniyi: A most controversial pardon

by Olusegun Adeniyi Following his arrest in 2005, according to the story, Alamieyeseigha was brought to the villa in handcuffs and made to prostrate before Obasanjo. With his legs firmly placed atop Alamieyeseigha’s back, Obasanjo reportedly said to the former Bayelsa State Governor: “You said I am not electable for a second term but here... Read More

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March 21, 2013

No empty boast! Beyonce’s new song ‘Bow Down/I Been On’ presented with evidence (LISTEN, PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Fans have been divided over Beyonce’s new song; ‘Bow Down/I Been On.’ She released the track on Sunday, March 17 and social media has not stopped going on about it ever since. The reviews of the track produced by Timberland has been mixed but mostly bad. Click here to listen (EXPLICIT CONTENT). One... Read More

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March 21, 2013

“I have achieved my dream”: Teenage education activist shot by gutless Taliban returns to school (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu “I am excited that today I have achieved my dream of going back to school. I want all girls in the world to have this basic opportunity. I miss my classmates from Pakistan very much but I am looking forward to meeting my teachers and making new friends here in Birmingham.” These... Read More

Edgbaston High School, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani student, women’s-education activist

March 21, 2013

“Road to DKM Part 1 : D’Banj releases the making of upcoming DKM album (WATCH)

by Chi Ibe D’Banj Records and Ndani TV have released the making of the upcoming “D’ Kings Men”, DKM album which is only a few days away from its official release. The mini documentary shows the work put into making the album and it features, Naeto C, D’Banj, J-Sol and the Tee-Y Mix. Watch the first part here:

D'banj, J. Sol, Naeto C, Tee-y mix

March 21, 2013

“Ndigbo cannot continue to bear this unnecessary and unprovoked loss of their blood” – Ohanaeze reacting to Kano bus bombing

by Chi Ibe The terrorist attacks on going in the northern part of the country have started causing significant unrest in the East. following last Monday’s bombings in Kano State where many Igbos were reportedly killed, the pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has announced that it can no longer guarantee peace in the East. The group said... Read More

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