‘Unbelievable’: Holocaust researchers catalogue 42,500 Nazi camps raising death toll to 15 – 20 mllion [DETAILS]

Researchers from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum have concluded that over 40,000 Nazi camps and ghettos existed during Hitler’s reign of terror between 1933 to 1945. The total is far higher than most historians had previously estimated, according to The New York Times. Geoffrey Megargee and Martin Dean, the lead editors of the project,... Read More

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March 3, 2013

Christian school allegedly fires unmarried pregnant woman for premarital sex… then hires the man who impregnated her

A former employee at a Christian college has enlisted the help of high-profile attorney Gloria Allred to sue a California school that allegedly fired her for engaging in premarital sex, NBC’s “Today” reports. In a bizarre twist, the school reportedly went on to offer the pregnant woman’s job to her then-fiance. Teri James, 29, told... Read More

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March 3, 2013

Cece Winan’s nephew, Michael Winans Jr. jailed 14 years for $8 million fraud targeting churches

Michael Winans Jr., of the popular Gospel-singing Winans family, was sentenced this week to nearly 14 years in prison for taking advantage of “good, decent church-going people” in an $8 million ponzi scam carried out in Christian churches. “Fraud on good, decent church-going people – that was very, very troubling to me,” said U.S. District... Read More

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March 3, 2013

In bad taste: White pastor raps “Jesus is my n-gga” in sermon (WATCH)

Pastor Jim Colerick (pictured) has put together a video he thinks will inspire youth who are seeking the “Christian truth.” The “inspirational message” this man of the cloth is sharing is called “Rapping for Jesus,” reports the Daily Mail. Though, the end of the first verse may make you cringe. Here is the beginning of... Read More

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March 3, 2013

Itunu Omolara Oriye: My Nigerian experience (30 Days, 30 Voices)

I vowed to change my world that day, I decided to channel the anger and disappointment toward making a change, I have always been one with a penchant to effect the much needed change our Nigeria needs but on that day I vowed, every young girl that comes in contact with me at whatever point... Read More

Christianity, Itunu Omolara Oriye, morals, Relationships

March 3, 2013

Opinion: God’s ‘weird’ timing and it’s unending benefits

by Oluseun Opadokun The time of manifestation is determined by the Giver, not the beneficiary, and the rewards of the gifts is a call to humility by the beneficiary, not a call to pride. Your gift is not a function of where you are now; it’s a function of where God is taking you. If... Read More

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March 3, 2013

Photo of the Day: Wizkid and Whiz-Kids – what difference does it make?

by Isi Esene Yes, despite its local neighbourhood location this school is still ‘international’. Funny, isn’t it? And how could we forget it also churns out Whiz-Kids – not the Wizkid that immediately comes to mind though… or, is it? [Photo: H/T to @AyeniTheGreat]

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March 3, 2013

APC governors donate mattress, pillows to Aso Rock… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola He said “for instance, Sarah Jubril, the Mama One Vote herself, is the president’s special adviser on ethics. I laugh in dollars. Please what is the actual role of an adviser like that in this government?” APC governors donate to Aso Rock Opposition governors from the All Progressive Congress visited Maiduguri last... Read More

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March 3, 2013

Ferdinand Adimefe: Whatever happened to my 2013 resolutions?

by Ferdinand Adimefe There are some days in the year when all roads seem to lead to one place. The most recent one of such came on December 31, 2012. I had also gone to take my slot in that place called ‘Church’,to await the phenomenon that plays out a few minutes to midnight. You... Read More

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March 3, 2013

“It’s a miscarriage of justice by NJC” – Sacked Justice Archibong petitions President Jonathan

Sacked Federal High Court judge, Justice Charles Efanga Archibong, has petitioned President Goodluck Jonathan to restore him to the position from which the president compulsorily retired him last Monday. In the petition, which was copied to Chief Justice of the Federation, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the... Read More

March 3, 2013

People stole N60 billion before I came on board – Runaway pensions funds boss, Maina

Former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina, has alleged that officers from the Office of the Head of Service misappropriated N60b pension funds on yearly basis before the inauguration of his task force in June 2010. Maina, in a 44-page petition, alleged that none of the “criminals” is facing prosecution;... Read More

March 3, 2013

Tunde Fagbenle: For the sake of our children

by Tunde Fagbenle One thing remains clear: nothing will change if the country and her peoples do not do things differently. A couple of columns back I hinted that some group was in the offing the group is made up of patriotic Nigerians both in the Diaspora and within Nigeria, we are concerned about the... Read More

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March 3, 2013

Yuck! Restuarant in New York City where diners pay $100 to eat raw rodent meat (PHOTOS)

Rat meat If you like rat meat, you can have a portion of rat meat in a New York City restaurant, but expect to pay around $100. Adventurous diners feast on $100 per head to enjoy a five course tasting menu whose main dish was the rat meat. New York artist Laura Ginn hosted the... Read More

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March 3, 2013

“We withdraw his degree, result and certificate” – ABSU moves against Orji Uzor Kalu

by Isi Esene Reports say the Abia State University has withdrawn the degree certificate awarded to the former governor of the state, Orji Uzor Kalu following recommendations made by the institution’s Senate. The school’s Registrar, O. E. Onuoha, said this on Saturday explaining that the decision was made following the recommendations of a panel set... Read More

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March 3, 2013

You don’t say: “Nigeria lacks good leaders” – Former President Obasanjo

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, declared that Nigeria lacked good leaders. Obasanjo lamented that the dearth of good leaders in the country as well as on the African continent, had become an issue that deserved serious attention. The former president spoke during the final of the African Regional... Read More

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March 3, 2013

Simon Kolawole: Repent… for the end is nigh!

by Simon Kolawole The end of oil boom seems nigh, expect things change rapidly. We are faced with the prospects of low investment, depleting reserves, global production glut, reduced exports and sustained drop in crude oil prices. Our leaders, especially the president and the governors, must repent. Let me scare you a bit – crude... Read More

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March 3, 2013

Don’t be a waist: 9 lessons from Iyanya’s success for new artistes (in fact, for everyone)

by Chi Ibe I remember in 2011 seeing Iyanya slip out of an event at Terra Kulture, Lagos – he looked lost, as the paparazzi mobbed the ‘hotter’ stars. There was something about his face that made me sad. He had been some kind of celebrity since winning the first Project Fame in 2008,... Read More

March 2, 2013

Opinion: Giving “a better damn” on asset declaration

by Ariyo-Dare, Atoye The President may have his own reason for not giving ‘a damn’ on the criticisms but his major protection derives from the constitution, which gives him and other public officers such soft landing It is wise and strategic for any nation that is challenged by endemic corruption to have an inbuilt mechanism... Read More

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March 2, 2013

Opinion: Build up to 2015 – Let the games begin

by Elijah Olupona The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has survived in the Nigerian political space not as the most performing political party but as the single political entity that has enjoyed the presidential seat since the return to democratic rule in 1999. The political atmosphere is gathering momentum and assuming an air of palpable tension as... Read More

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March 2, 2013

PHOTOS: The Tinsel Studio after today’s fire

by Isi Esene The Phillips Warehouse Building at Ojota, Lagos which was razed by fire on Saturday is a shadow of its former self. The building which housed the SuperSports studios as well as MNET’s Tinsel series studio was burnt down with only the metal structures of the building left in the ashes. This is... Read More

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March 2, 2013

Opinion: NSUK killings – God’s word to Nigerian leaders and military

by Wale Odunsi According to him, the men in khaki fired directly at the crowd after taking strategic positions in a way that suggests they were facing the enemy. By the time they were done, no fewer than three students had lost their lives, a few more with gunshot injuries and many others badly bruised.... Read More

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March 2, 2013

Cultism: Another LASU student reportedly killed as Damino Damoche is buried

by Isi Esene Following speculation that there would be reprisal attacks over the killing of an upcoming Hip-hop artiste and student of the Lagos State University, Damino Damoche, another student has been reportedly shot dead. Details of the unconfirmed shooting is not clear but there are indications that this is as a result of the... Read More

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March 2, 2013

Opinion: Patience Jonathan – A case of the emperor’s clothes

by Bayo Oluwasanmi The castle of lies that was constructed around the hospitalization of Mrs. Jonathan meets the style and substance of Aso Rock media relations. We write for different reasons and for different audiences. Though, one fact stands out: we either write for posterity or for tomorrow. The invention of the internet has democratized... Read More

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March 2, 2013

Terrible: Fire razes Tinsel studio in Lagos (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido The entire SuperSports studio in Ojota, Lagos, has been razed by fire. The building known as the Phillips Warehouse Building reportedly houses the Tinsel studios as well as the entertainment show, Jara. The fire was said to have started in the Studio 57 and Naija Sings studios before spreading to other parts... Read More

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March 2, 2013

SEE Genevieve Nnaji, Funke Akindele, Bovi, OC Ukeje, others at the AMVCA Nominees Brunch (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido The AMVCA nominees brunch event took place recently at the Wheatbaker Hotel in Ikoyi with celebrities attending the classy event. The event was attended by Genevieve Nnaji; Funke Akindele-Oloyede and Biola Alabi, the MD of MNET Nigeria. Some of the nominees who were at the event were Ariyike Oladipo, Frank Osodi, Nkiru... Read More

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March 2, 2013

Guess who Chris Brown was with last night… Who? RiRi? Karrueche? (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene No, it’s not Karrueche, of course it’s Rihanna?! Chris Brown and RiRi were seen having a romantic dinner at a Los Angeles restaurant, Giorgio Baldi last night. According to reports, both artistes had fun, held hands and laughed all night. Cool stuff, that’s the way love goes with these two… and we... Read More

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March 2, 2013

#WickedWorld: Man arrested for burying his deformed baby alive

Man arrested Kids with disabilities are often seen as an embarrassment to the family. One Pakistani man took extreme measures to get rid of his disabled baby. Mohammed Anwar, was arrested and accused of burying his newborn daughter alive because she was physically deformed. Anwar is a police officer in the city of Khanewal in... Read More

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March 2, 2013

Awesomely bizarre: Meet the zoo owner who sleeps with snakes (SNAPSHOT)

by Isi Esene The photo features Emmanuel Tanghco, a zoo owner who loves the company of snakes so much he allows them sleep in his bedroom. We’ll allow you to hazard a guess on what the title of the book he’s reading might be… How to cure snake bites, maybe? Please don’t try this at... Read More

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March 2, 2013

#WeCantShout: 15-year-old girl sells sister, 7, for sex

Gregory Leary, By: John Roberts A father of a 7-year-old girl who was gang raped, came out defending the attackers, after he was unable to come to terms of what really happened to his little child. The father said Thursday that the three men tried to get his daughter out from an apartment where she was attacked.... Read More

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March 2, 2013

Tonto Dikeh has ANOTHER song? Come, let’s judge this one together

by Wale Odunsi Not satisfied with the trauma she put us through already, Nollywood soubrette cum diva studio joker, Tonto Dike has returned to take us through the torturous route of her ‘Boringham Forest’. The time was 2a.m of March 2, 2013. I was surfing the internet, checking out news sites and blogs to keep aboobs abreast of latest... Read More

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‘Unbelievable’: Holocaust researchers catalogue 42,500 Nazi camps raising death toll to 15 – 20 mllion [DETAILS]

Christian school allegedly fires unmarried pregnant woman for premarital sex… then hires the man who impregnated her

Cece Winan’s nephew, Michael Winans Jr. jailed 14 years for $8 million fraud targeting churches

In bad taste: White pastor raps “Jesus is my n-gga” in sermon (WATCH)

Itunu Omolara Oriye: My Nigerian experience (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Opinion: God’s ‘weird’ timing and it’s unending benefits

Photo of the Day: Wizkid and Whiz-Kids – what difference does it make?

APC governors donate mattress, pillows to Aso Rock… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt

Ferdinand Adimefe: Whatever happened to my 2013 resolutions?

“It’s a miscarriage of justice by NJC” – Sacked Justice Archibong petitions President Jonathan

People stole N60 billion before I came on board – Runaway pensions funds boss, Maina

Tunde Fagbenle: For the sake of our children

Yuck! Restuarant in New York City where diners pay $100 to eat raw rodent meat (PHOTOS)

“We withdraw his degree, result and certificate” – ABSU moves against Orji Uzor Kalu

You don’t say: “Nigeria lacks good leaders” – Former President Obasanjo

Simon Kolawole: Repent… for the end is nigh!

Don’t be a waist: 9 lessons from Iyanya’s success for new artistes (in fact, for everyone)

Opinion: Giving “a better damn” on asset declaration

Opinion: Build up to 2015 – Let the games begin

PHOTOS: The Tinsel Studio after today’s fire

Opinion: NSUK killings – God’s word to Nigerian leaders and military

Cultism: Another LASU student reportedly killed as Damino Damoche is buried

Opinion: Patience Jonathan – A case of the emperor’s clothes

Terrible: Fire razes Tinsel studio in Lagos (PHOTOS)

SEE Genevieve Nnaji, Funke Akindele, Bovi, OC Ukeje, others at the AMVCA Nominees Brunch (PHOTOS)

Guess who Chris Brown was with last night… Who? RiRi? Karrueche? (PHOTOS)

#WickedWorld: Man arrested for burying his deformed baby alive

Awesomely bizarre: Meet the zoo owner who sleeps with snakes (SNAPSHOT)

#WeCantShout: 15-year-old girl sells sister, 7, for sex

Tonto Dikeh has ANOTHER song? Come, let’s judge this one together

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