Nigerian, 35, jailed in the UK for trafficking teenage girls in Europe for prostitution (PHOTOS)

A man has been jailed for 14 years for his role in the ‘horrific’ ordeal of two teenage girls being trafficked via London to work as prostitutes in mainland Europe. A court heard Odosa Usiobaifo, 35, from Enfield, north London, was involved in a ‘significant’ organised crime gang trafficking young women for the purposes of... Read More

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March 14, 2013

AbOriginal Music presents… Barzini with ‘Seeing things’ [DOWNLOAD]

by Isi Esene AbOriginal Music is at it again: following on its success with recent popular releases from soft rock singer Ese Peters (the instant classic “Omote”), rapper/producer Eclipse (the twitter and social media trending “Olodo” and “How far Na”), and super lyricist Boogey (“One Ticket” featuring Morell), the label unveils its latest offering, “Seeing... Read More

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March 14, 2013

CLICK: The new Pope has only one lung – and 9 other facts you didn’t know about him

Jose Mario Bergoglio was named Pope Francis on Wednesday. The 76-year-old was a surprise choice as many observers expected the College of Cardinals to choose a younger man after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. Here are 10 things you should know about the Argentine: 1. Francis is the first Jesuit to serve as pope.... Read More

March 14, 2013

Horrendous: Man admits he tortured 4 children by waterboarding to ‘teach them a lesson’

JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT This Montana man admitted to four misdemeanor counts of endangering the welfare of a child. To protect the identity of his children, The Daily News is not publishing his name. HELENA, Mont. — A Montana man accused of waterboarding four children as a learning experience for them has reached a plea... Read More

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March 14, 2013

2 policemen killed at Murtala Mohammed International Airport Lagos during late night robbery attack

by Rachel Ogbu Two policemen were killed at the International wing of the Murtala Mohammed Airport Lagos, last night after about 10 armed robbers stole a huge amount of foreign currencies from bureau-de-change operators, officials said. It was at about 9pm when the robbers were said to have arrived and went to the bureau-de-change operator’s center... Read More

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March 14, 2013

Opinion: The real Africa is not English, French, or Portuguese – Why local language is important

by Ian Henderson As more and more companies line up to enter Africa, the world’s second most populous continent with a rising middle class of more than 300 million, companies with language localisation strategies will enjoy early-mover advantage. As more and more companies line up to enter Africa, the world’s second most populous continent with... Read More

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March 14, 2013

How we target female drivers – Arrested gang leader tells how easy it is to steal cars (PHOTO)

by Rachel Ogbu The Special Anti Robbery Squad, Ikeja, Lagos State nabbed Chinedu Ndubisi, 23, Haruna Mohammed, 44 and Slyvanus Happyday, 35, who were members of a five-man gang that was notorious for terrorizing the Epe, Ajah, Lekki Peninsula and Victoria Island areas. The gang leader, Ndubuisi, described the technique he and his gang used to steal... Read More

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March 14, 2013

4 gunmen, including a woman, killed during JTF attack on hideout

by Rachel Ogbu The Joint Military Force, JTF and police team has confirmed the killing of four gunmen, including a woman on Wednesday in Sokoto State after a raid at their hideout. Commander, 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Sokoto, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Tasi’u, added that others were arrested after an operation on Line A, Alu Estate in Bado.... Read More

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March 14, 2013

#Election2015: Why President Goodluck Jonathan granted state pardon to Alamieyeseigha and 4 others

by Rachel Ogbu There are evidences to prove the presidential pardon given to convicted politician, former Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha and four others is linked to his ambition to run for second term in 2015, new reports claim. It is believed that President Goodluck Jonathan was beleaguered by ex-militants, and he was worried that any... Read More

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March 14, 2013

Chilling: Nigerian man, 35, jailed in UK for trafficking 2 teenagers to Europe for prostitution (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Odosa Usiobaifo, 35, admitted conspiring to facilitate illegal immigration Had collected two Nigerian girls to be placed on a flight from UK to Spain The girls, 14 and 15, had been in local authority care in London Jailed: Odosa Usiobaifo, 35, from Enfield, was found guilty of conspiring to traffick young girls for the purposes... Read More

March 14, 2013

Alamieyeseigha, Yar’Adua, Adisa’s pardon: Trade union, groups criticize Federal Government action

by Rachel Ogbu Alamieyeseigha, former governor while President Jonathan was deputy was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission under the leadership of its former chairman, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu for corruption. Others on the list to get pardon included General Oladipo Diya; former Chief of General Staff during the reign of Sani Abacha; Shettima Bulama; former Managing Director of... Read More

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March 14, 2013

Armed robbers attack Murtala Muhammed International Airport

by Isi Esene A gang of armed robbers attacked the Murtala Muhammed Airport on Wednesday night in an attempt to rob a bureau de change operator. The robbers were said to have gained access into the airport through the terminal zero and proceeded straight into the arrival and departure halls of the terminal. Travellers were immediately... Read More

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March 14, 2013

‘Splodge’: SEE the worst wedding cakes ever (PHOTOS)

It’s supposed to be the happiest day of a couple’s life, when everything goes according to plan. But things clearly went wrong for some newlyweds in the cake department, as shown by these hilarious pictures of wonky creations uploaded onto the Cake Wrecks blog in Orlando, Florida. [READ: SEE World’s most expensive wedding cake: $52 million... Read More

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March 14, 2013

Fire guts Gov. Amosun’s house in Ogun

by Akan Ido There home of the governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun located at the Housing Estate, Ibara, Abeokuta was yesterday gutted by fire. The exact cause of the fire is unknown but sources say the fire started when the air conditioning system in one of the rooms sparked an caught fire. The inferno... Read More

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March 14, 2013

Opinion: Africa’s future is mobile

by Ayanda Dlamini Africa is an increasingly mobile continent, making smart mobile application development one of the continent’s next big industries. Ayanda Dlamini The mobile application space is set to boom across Africa, as enterprises and developers lead the world in bringing to market unique mobile applications suited to a developing market. There are several... Read More

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March 14, 2013

Tom Cruise, Anne Hathaway, Eva Mendez… Hollywood stars who wanted to be priests or nuns

Pope Benedict XVI surprised Catholics around the world when he announced his resignation in February. As the Church’s College of Cardinals votes on his successor, the much-anticipated decision dominating headlines this week, we got to thinking about the celebrities who once considered becoming a priest or nun. Read more: Huffington Post

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March 14, 2013

It won’t cost gov’t a dime: FG approves development of new FESTAC Town in Lagos

by Emma Okubenji The Federal Executive Council, on Wednesday, approved the development of phase II of FESTAC town in Lagos under a public-private partnership arrangement. Ama Pepple, the Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, said that the proposed Phase II FESTAC project, which would yield N25.7 billion to the federal government, would involve the... Read More

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March 14, 2013

His Holiness Pope Francis I: Meet the first South American Catholic Pontiff

White smoke billowed out of the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday, March 13th, signifying the end of the 2013 Papal Conclave and the reign of a new pope. Roughly 75 minutes later, the new pope emerged: Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio. Hailing from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Bergoglio will be known as Pope Francis I. Thousands gathered... Read More

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March 14, 2013

Heartbreaking: 26-year-old on trial for allegedly smothering her newborn twins to death (PICTURED)

One police officer choked up and another fought back tears Tuesday as they testified about finding two dead babies in a laundry basket at the home of a young Tennessee woman charged with murder. Officer Jeremy Fentress took the stand and described entering the bedroom of defendant Lindsey Lowe and pulling back a bloody towel.... Read More

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March 14, 2013

“Act of sheer brutality”: Saudi Arabia executes 7 men for 2006 robberies committed when they were juveniles

Seven Saudi men convicted of theft, looting and armed robbery were executed on Wednesday, according to the country’s official news agency, more than a week after their families and a rights group appealed to the king for clemency. The executions took place in Abha, a city in the southern region of Asir, the Saudi Press... Read More

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March 14, 2013

Viva il papa: Jublilation as Pope Francis I emerges Catholic Pontiff (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Argentine, Jorge Mario Bergoglio on Wednesday evening became the 266th Pope with millions of Catholic faithfuls all over the world joining in the frenzy to usher in the new pontiff. The 76-year-old was welcomed by tens of thousands of overjoyed Catholics in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican City after his election... Read More

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March 14, 2013

How Jorge Bergoglio emerged as Pope Francis I, the 266th pontiff

The new Pope has been unveiled as Argentine Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, who will take the name Pope Francis. The 76-year-old was welcomed by tens of thousands of overjoyed Catholics in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican City after his election was revealed this afternoon at 6pm GMT when white smoke... Read More

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March 14, 2013

“How I was tricked, gang-raped, and forced into prostitution at 10” – 18-year-old victim gives horrific details

by Rachel Ogbu In a detailed account of life as a prostitute, an 18-year-old girl has told the story of how he was taken from her home in Cross River State and brought to Lagos to prostitute when she was only 10 years old. Identified simply as Victoria, she said she had trusted her aunty,... Read More

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March 13, 2013

His Holiness Pope Francis I makes first public appearance (SNAPSHOT)

by Idoreyin Sampson Argentine Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio has been elected pope, the first ever from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium. He chose the name Pope Francis

March 13, 2013

White smoke! We have a new Pope… it’s Cardinal Bergoglio of Argentina – His Holiness Pope Francis I (PHOTOS)

The new pope, 76, who will be called Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, is also the first non-European leader of the church in more than 1,000 years. The new pope was announced on the white balcony on the front of St. Peter’s Basilica as thousands of the faithful cheered joyously below.... Read More

March 13, 2013

Poetry: The Plea, by Nsisong Effiong

by Nsisong Effiong Stay here and love me Let me bask in your laughter, Conspire against june… For death is – An unwilling pilgrim Always, seeking a little rest ————————– Nsisong Effiong is a Techie, an aspiring poet with a deep passion for a better Nigeria. He tweets at @nsisongeffiong

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March 13, 2013

Oh oh, here he comes! Jim Iyke set to launch reality TV Show, ‘Unscripted’ (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Actor, Jim Iyke has reportedly started the shooting of his upcoming reality show, ‘Unscripted‘. The reality show is expected to start showing this month on DSTv’s Africa Magic. [READ: “Teacher Chike and the tuber of yams” – See 10 hilarious tweets on Jim Iyke’s #AMVCAs shorts] Actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde also recently started... Read More

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March 13, 2013

12 top gov’t officials charged for treason in Malawi over coup plot

Malawi’s courts on Wednesday charged 12 top government officials and former cabinet ministers with treason for an alleged coup plot last year following the sudden death of former Malawi president Bingu wa Mutharika last April. The charges were confirmed by the Magistrates Court in the capital, Lilongwe, following the release of an official report into... Read More

March 13, 2013

#PapalWatch: Still no new Pope, third round vote goes undecided

Black smoke from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel has signified the 115 cardinal electors have again failed to choose a new pope on the second day of the conclave. A final round of voting for the day is underway. Cardinals voted three times Wednesday in the famed chapel, but the election of a successor to Benedict XVI remained... Read More

Nigerian, 35, jailed in the UK for trafficking teenage girls in Europe for prostitution (PHOTOS)

AbOriginal Music presents… Barzini with ‘Seeing things’ [DOWNLOAD]

CLICK: The new Pope has only one lung – and 9 other facts you didn’t know about him

Horrendous: Man admits he tortured 4 children by waterboarding to ‘teach them a lesson’

2 policemen killed at Murtala Mohammed International Airport Lagos during late night robbery attack

Opinion: The real Africa is not English, French, or Portuguese – Why local language is important

How we target female drivers – Arrested gang leader tells how easy it is to steal cars (PHOTO)

4 gunmen, including a woman, killed during JTF attack on hideout

#Election2015: Why President Goodluck Jonathan granted state pardon to Alamieyeseigha and 4 others

Chilling: Nigerian man, 35, jailed in UK for trafficking 2 teenagers to Europe for prostitution (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Alamieyeseigha, Yar’Adua, Adisa’s pardon: Trade union, groups criticize Federal Government action

Armed robbers attack Murtala Muhammed International Airport

‘Splodge’: SEE the worst wedding cakes ever (PHOTOS)

Fire guts Gov. Amosun’s house in Ogun

Opinion: Africa’s future is mobile

Tom Cruise, Anne Hathaway, Eva Mendez… Hollywood stars who wanted to be priests or nuns

It won’t cost gov’t a dime: FG approves development of new FESTAC Town in Lagos

His Holiness Pope Francis I: Meet the first South American Catholic Pontiff

Heartbreaking: 26-year-old on trial for allegedly smothering her newborn twins to death (PICTURED)

“Act of sheer brutality”: Saudi Arabia executes 7 men for 2006 robberies committed when they were juveniles

Viva il papa: Jublilation as Pope Francis I emerges Catholic Pontiff (PHOTOS)

How Jorge Bergoglio emerged as Pope Francis I, the 266th pontiff

“How I was tricked, gang-raped, and forced into prostitution at 10” – 18-year-old victim gives horrific details

His Holiness Pope Francis I makes first public appearance (SNAPSHOT)

White smoke! We have a new Pope… it’s Cardinal Bergoglio of Argentina – His Holiness Pope Francis I (PHOTOS)

Poetry: The Plea, by Nsisong Effiong

Oh oh, here he comes! Jim Iyke set to launch reality TV Show, ‘Unscripted’ (PHOTOS)

“My oga, who art at the top, hallowed be thy name”: SEE Top 10 tweets on Civil Defence commandant’s TV flop

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