February 26, 2013

Tragedy: 4 students shot dead during protest in Nasarawa (PICTURED), Army and police play blame game

by Rachel Ogbu Nasarawa State University, Keffi was closed down yesterday after four students were reportedly killed during a protest over scarcity of water and power in the institution. It was claimed that security operatives in Keffi shot the demonstrating youths which included a 400 Level Geography student while several others received gunshot injuries but the... Read More

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February 26, 2013

Sacked: GEJ gets rid of Justice Archibong over controversial Akingbola ruling

by Rachel Ogbu President Goodluck Jonathan has endorsed the sacking of Justice Charles Archibong of the Federal High Court, Lagos after the National Judicial Council, NJC asked him to do so last week. He had delivered a controversial judgment many described as embarrassing to the judiciary after he condemned five Senior Advocates of Nigeria while prosecuting... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Boko Haram releases video of abducted family, France reacts (SNAPSHOT)

by Akan Ido A faction of the Boko Haram Islamic sect has released a video of a seven member French family kidnapped last Tuesday in northern Cameroon. According to the French Foreign Minister, Laurent Fabius, the video, which was posted on YouTube was “terribly shocking”. “A video of the French family kidnapped last Tuesday in... Read More

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February 25, 2013

#2013Oscars: Jennifer Lawrence’s bosom and 3 other take aways from the Oscars

by Wilfred Okiche Seth MacFarlane gets an ‘A’ for effort The last two hosts of the Academy awards haven’t exactly been stellar so it is with lots of expectations that Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane was announced as host. His opening monologue was rapid surefire and had a couple of people booing but he rallied... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Contract killers: Teenage girls, aged 13 and 15, shoot man to death

Two teenage hit-girls gunned down a 20-year-old man in Guatemala’s capital city on Friday, authorities say. The contract killers, aged 13 and 15, allegedly shot Cesar Villanueva dead as he was riding on a bicycle in Guatemala City. Interior Minister Mauricio Lopez said it was the latest instance of criminal gangs training and employing boys... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Mission 2015: The Future Awards Symposium for Young & Emerging Leaders to be hosted by Ekiti govt.

by Isi Esene The Future Awards Symposium for Young & Emerging Leaders to hold April 4 – 7 – Hosted by the Government of Ekiti State, Nigeria The Future Project has announced the second edition of The Nigeria Symposium for Young & Emerging Leaders, an annual high-level leadership platform focused on building capacity for the... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Book review: ‘The Accidental Public Servant’ – Memoir of a political scam artist

by Gimba Kakanda The arguments in support of El-Rufai’s elite-aggrandising policies while he was FCT Minister fail anytime… Mallam Nasir El-Rufai is a saint. El-Rufai’s intellectual and managerial wisdom is unmatched by any living thing that has ever been in power in Nigeria. Those are the things we discover in his memoir, The Accidental Public... Read More

February 25, 2013

When Hollywood shone: Best moments of the 2013 Oscars (PHOTOS)

by Idoreyin Sampson This years Oscars was thoroughly enjoyable and we bring you our pick of the best moments of the Oscars with a guest and suprise appearance by the US first lady, Michelle Obama, nothing tops that! Enjoy!

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February 25, 2013

Meltdown? Kanye West on Obama: “I don’t give a f— what the president has to say” (WATCH)

We’ve already brought you some choice Kanye West quotes from his rant at a London concert on Saturday, but there’s one we missed. The rapper sized up one of his biggest and, certainly, most famous critics by saying that he doesn’t really care what “the president” thought of him. “I don’t give a f–k what... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Racial profiling? MC Hammer arrested and he takes to Twitter to explain

MC Hammer is claiming he was a victim of racial profiling after he was arrested for allegedly obstructing and resisting an officer in Northern California. The 50-year-old rapper took to Twitter to discuss the situation shortly after his release from the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin on Saturday. “Chubby elvis looking dude was tapping... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Golden girl: Catherine Zeta-Jones’ smashing Oscars red carpet look (LOOK)

Although Catherine Zeta-Jones isn’t nominated for an Academy Award this year, it doesn’t mean she isn’t going to be a stunner on the red carpet. If the star’s Golden Globes dress was any indication, this award ceremony will see the actress on best-dressed lists everywhere. See the 43-year-old’s Zuhair Murad dress at the 2013 Academy... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Why I chose to play for Nigeria, and not England – Victor Moses

Chelsea forward Victor Moses has revealed how former internationals Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha and Nwankwo Kanu talked him into choosing Nigeria over England, especially after he was overlooked by England coaches. The former Crystal Palace sensation was named the Player of the Tournament at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa following his... Read More

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February 25, 2013

PHOTO: Governor Olusegun Mimiko with wife and kids at his swearing-in

by Akan Ido Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, the Ondo state governor was sworn-in for a second time yesterday, Sunday, February 24 by the Chief Justice of the state, Justice Olaseinde Kumuiye. A visibly elated governor spoke to the throng of people who were at the venue to witness the swearing-in, saying, “I believe I have been... Read More

February 25, 2013

Just terrible: 34-year-old man accused of raping a 3-year-old in Lagos (PICTURED)

A 34-year old man, Kehinde Paul Layode, has been arraigned before a family court in Ikeja for allegedly defiling a three-year old girl (name withheld). The incident, which happened at 3/5, John Crescent, Igando, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, was reported at the Igando Police Station. The accused, if found guilty, risks spending a minimum of five... Read More

February 25, 2013

Cartoon of the Day: “Stop it… I like it” – by GEJ

* Culled from BusinessDay

February 25, 2013

Basketmouth becomes 1st person in Africa to own a custom made Insignia car? (PICTURED)

by Chi Ibe New reports suggest that comedian, Bright Okpocha popularly known as Basketmouth has acquired a 2013 Opel Insignia car, customised to the celebrity’s taste. Like shoes and clothings, designing your own car online is catching on with sites like Vauxhall allowing you to build your own car from the trim, engine/ transmission, colour,... Read More

February 25, 2013

SNAPSHOT: Goldie Harvey on her final journey home

Akan Ido There are indications that artiste Goldie Harvey who died on Valentines Day and was confirmed dead at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos will be buried today. She will be buried this morning at the Vaults and Gardens in Ikoyi. This is definitely a sad moment for her family and fans alike. –... Read More

February 25, 2013

Just terrible: 34-year-old man accused of raping a 3-year-old in Lagos (PICTURED)

A 34-year old man, Kehinde Paul Layode, has been arraigned before a family court in Ikeja for allegedly defiling a three-year old girl (name withheld). The incident, which happened at 3/5, John Crescent, Igando, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, was reported at the Igando Police Station. The accused, if found guilty, risks spending a minimum of five... Read More

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February 25, 2013

“Nigerians should thank me that I did not kill anybody while running Air Nigeria” – Jimoh Ibrahim

Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim, the Group Managing Director of Global Fleet was yesterday a year older and he was available to speak with ThisDay Newspapers on his experience with running a thriving business in Nigeria and his plans at expanding the business. Read excerpts of the interview below: How do you feel at 46? I feel... Read More

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February 25, 2013

PHOTO: Governor Olusegun Mimiko with wife and kids at his swearing-in

by Akan Ido Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, the Ondo state governor was sworn-in for a second time yesterday, Sunday, February 24 by the Chief Justice of the state, Justice Olaseinde Kumuiye. A visibly elated governor spoke to the throng of people who were at the venue to witness the swearing-in, saying, “I believe I have been able... Read More

February 25, 2013

Seun Onigbinde’s review of El-Rufai’s book, ‘The Accidental Public Servant’

by Oluseun Onigbinde This book offers insights and lessons on the challenges, pitfalls and common battles of a technocrat in public service. Accidentally, I found myself at the launch of Nasir El-Rufai’s book now overtly referred to as controversial and full of insider details, mysterious to the common citizen. I wanted to say goodbye to... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Cartoon of the Day: “Stop it… I like it” – by GEJ

Posted by Y! Editor Copy in Y! Daily on February 25, 2013 6:37 pm / no comments / EDIT inShare * Culled from BusinessDay

February 25, 2013

Good news, bad news: As cancer related deaths decline among Black men, problems still exist

There are still racial gaps as it relates to cancer rates, but new evidence suggests that cancer rates among African American men are decreasing. The American Cancer Society reports that, although rates are increasing among African-Americans for some cancers which can be detected in routine screenings, the number of cancer deaths among African-American men are... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Battle of the genders: Why men and women fight

Every relationship will have its fights. Little squabbles are healthy. But when couples start to fight every day over stupid things, it begins to chip away at the relationship until there is nothing left. Everyone has a different way of dealing with arguments and conflict. Some will fight for what they believe in, some walk... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Keep his memory alive – Justus Esiri’s family urge fans

by Isi Esene The family of Veteran actor, Justus Esiri, who died recently in Lagos have released a statement over his untimely death. According to the statement which was signed by Sidney ‘Dr. Sid’ Esiri and George Esiri, the family on his fans and admirers to honour his memory by following his example of “service,... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Why I chose to play for Nigeria, and not England – Victor Moses

Chelsea forward Victor Moses has revealed how former internationals Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha and Nwankwo Kanu talked him into choosing Nigeria over England, especially after he was overlooked by England coaches. The former Crystal Palace sensation was named the Player of the Tournament at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa following his... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Ohimai Amaize: There is nothing special about the youth (Y! Politico)

by Ohimai Godwin Amaize All Nigerian youth who truly love this country must understand that when credible and competent youth refuse to board the train of politics, they create room for unholy characters to infiltrate and truncate the process. My perspective on youths getting involved in politics, received a memorable boost with my participation in... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Abimbola Adelakun: Nigeria and the irony of success

by Abimbola Adelakun For what it is worth, sports (wo)men deserve what they are paid. The problem here is the manner the Super Eagles players have been showered with money and national awards is so erratic that it is embarrassing. There, of course, cannot be a single theory that explains why Nigeria is stuck in... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Opinion: As wives relocate abroad, husbands turn ‘bachelors’

by Bisi Olawunmi The ageing Nigerian husband and father is facing a silent revolt – a gang-up against him by wives and children who have chosen to remain abroad. If you are observant enough, you will notice him in markets – an ageing, cosmopolitan gentleman haggling with the market woman pricing pepper, fish, okro and... Read More

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