Opinion: The Royals Naked? I don’t really care

by Jessica Elgot The picture of a topless future Queen is not exactly a major French news story, where news reporting and celebrity gossip are kept much more strictly separate. But what the French are fascinated by is the outraged reaction of the protective British to the pictures of the Duchess, on a private holiday with... Read More

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September 15, 2012

TICKER: William and Kate to sue Closer magazine in France

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have launched legal action for breach of privacy against the publishers of Closer magazine in France after it published topless pictures of Kate, St James’s Palace has confirmed. The royal couple reacted with “anger and disbelief” after the pictures began circulating late on Thursday night. Their treatment was compared... Read More

September 15, 2012

Dele Momodu: “Extreme loyalty”, hatred of politics and 8 other lessons you should learn from Mike Adenuga

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, please permit me to celebrate the life of one of the most distinguished Africans in global business today. The story of Dr Mike Adenuga is one that fascinates me because of its twists and turns. Since 1991, when I first encountered this spirit, as I like to describe him, he... Read More

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September 15, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: 6 things Vic O is doing better than most upcoming artistes

by MI Abaga (www.miabaga.com) entered our lives without apology last year. Barged right through our speakers and computer screens. A lot of people had a lot to say, but in the midst of the dust and flying fists, I had a revelation, viz: Vic o is either a a very clever genius… or maybe not.... Read More

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September 15, 2012

The Economist: Why Muslim anger won’t calm down

To outside eyes it is as bizarre as it is repellent. A single event, book, cartoon, film or teddy bear, which represents nothing but its originator, who may not even be American, sparks lethal outbursts of mass protest. What, to prejudiced Westerners, could better exemplify Muslim backwardness and depravity? The latest bloody furore was provoked... Read More

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September 15, 2012

“Nigerian leaders lack the creativity to tackle unemployment” – Gov. Fashola points fingers

by Akan Ido Governor Babatunde Fashola yesterday blamed the nation’s unemployment woes on the lack of creativity on the part of its leaders. He said this at the graduation of the first set of health volunteers, under the state Health Volunteers’ Scheme at Alausa, Ikeja. Fashola said the curriculum used in teaching in the nation’s... Read More

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September 15, 2012

Shade Lawal: Abortion – A woman’s right to choose (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Last month, tweets about abortion swarmed my timeline on twitter. I aired my views on the issue at the time, but the limit of 140 characters made a comprehensive discourse almost impossible. Thus, when I got the invitation from YNaija to feature in ‘30days, 30 voices’; I knew it was a perfectopportunity for me to... Read More

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September 15, 2012

Temie Giwa: A silent National Assembly (YNaija FrontPage)

How can a multi millionaire understand the pressing plight of the average Nigerian when his or her life is so far removed from their reality? The uselessness of the federal legislative body is best explained by the fact that most people don’t even bother to write about it. It enjoys the incredible gift of being... Read More

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September 15, 2012

Former interior minister, Iheanacho, arrested over stolen petroleum products

by Akan Ido Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho, the former minister of interior was yesterday arrested over involvement in the hijack of a vessel allegedly carrying stolen petroleum products. The director general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi said the agency traced the path of the said petroleum products to the Integrated... Read More

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September 15, 2012

Oil Wars: Three states battle over ‘Anambra oil’

by Stanley Azuakola The discovery of oil is the beginning of crisis. In recent years, there have been various court cases and exchange of words between some states as a result of oil. The most famous cases involve that between Rivers and Akwa Ibom, as well as that between Akwa Ibom and Cross River. Now,... Read More

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September 15, 2012

“Baaaaaad mama-jamma!” – Omotola covers TW

by Hauwa Gambo When the usually conservative editors of TW can’t help the exclamations, then you know someone’s doing something right. Omotola certainly is! Looking hot as ever, and busy from Last Flight to Abuja to Amina and her new reality show, the woman back from Jamaica is the new cover-girl. We approve!

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September 15, 2012

Nollywood stars party hard at Monalisa Chinda’s birthday (See Photos)

by Reuben Daba Nollywood star actress, Monalisa Chinda, celebrated her birthday on Thursday September 13th, in an event that had the stars turn out in their numbers, in addition to attendance by friends, family, and well wishers. The event held at the Grotto Lounge & Bar, Victoria Island, Lagos. There to celebrate the beautiful actress on her... Read More

September 15, 2012

$15m Ibori bribe: Chibuike Achigbu arrested by the EFCC

by Isi Esene The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday arrested Chibuike Achigbu, the Lagos businessman who last week claimed ownership of the $15m allegedly offered to the former EFCC chairman, Nuhu Ribadu by the former governor of Delta State, James Ibori. The businessman who is said to be a major player in the... Read More

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September 15, 2012

Federal roads will be fixed by 2013 – FG

by Stanley Azuakola If statements from government officials are anything to go by, then 2013 is going to be a fantastic year for Nigerians. A few months ago, President Jonathan had promised that by 2013, Nigerians would begin to see the fruits of his efforts; now the minister of Works, Mike Onolememen, has assured that... Read More

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September 15, 2012

#GoldTicketGate: “Who are they to question me?” Tinubu lashes back at the PDP

by Isi Esene The former governor of Lagos State, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu maintained that he was invited by the US Democratic Party for the recently concluded Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Charlotte, North Carolina. He said this in Lagos on his arrival from a foreign trip. According to the leader of the opposition Action... Read More

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September 14, 2012

TICKER: Miracle: Missing woman found alive after spending 5 days in deep freezer

They always say if you can’t find something, look in the fridge. A missing Tulsa, Oklahoma woman was found Wednesday alive after spending five days in a deep freezer, KJRH reports. Theresa Christian, 59, had not been seen or heard from since Saturday, her family says. Calling and knocking on her door produced no response,... Read More

September 14, 2012

TICKER: Rapist on the run caught after his girlfriend “likes” the police chief’s page on Facebook

Facebook’s stock has risen pretty high, at least in the eyes of sheriffs in Tazewell County, Va., who were able to use the social media website to land a fugitive sex offender. Authorities arrested Dyllan Otto Naecher, a 29 year old white male from Maryland, for failing to register as a sex offender while in... Read More

September 14, 2012

TICKER: Meet Zeus, the world’s tallest dog

The tallest dog living is ‘Zeus’ a Great Dane measuring 44 inches tall. He is owned by Denise Doorlag and her family, of Otsego, Michigan, USA. A Great Dane from Michigan is doggone tall. The Guinness World Records 2013 book published Thursday recognizes Zeus of Otsego, Mich., as the world’s Tallest Dog. The 3-year-old measures... Read More

September 14, 2012

TICKER: Rapist who fled from trial is finally sentenced to 99 years imprisonment

On Thursday, in Liberty, Texas, a man who had been on the run for two weeks because he fled his trial before conviction was told his fate for his part in a group rape on an 11 year old Texas girl. The judge formally sentenced Eric McGowen to 99 years in prison without parole. The... Read More

September 14, 2012

TICKER: West Nile virus plagues U.S., claims 118 lives and causes 1,405 chronic illnesses

Health officials are proclaiming this year to be the worst for West Nile deaths and chronic illnesses. While there is no guaranteed method to prevent West Nile infections, here are some suggestions that should assist you in fighting off bites from mosquitos that may be carrying the West Nile virus: 1) Apply insect repellent to exposed skin. 2) Spray... Read More

September 14, 2012

TICKER: #InCaseYouMissedIt: Holy Morgan! Rihanna tells CNN’s Piers Morgan to “grow a d*ck”

Rihanna is apparently not one to take an insult too lightly. Piers Morgan from CNN learned this lesson the hard way, after he made a remark that Rihanna apparently felt was a bit disrespectful. Morgan had watched Rihanna’s performance at the closing ceremonies for the Paralympic Games in London. Ri-Ri did a pretty good job... Read More

September 14, 2012

TICKER: Obafemi Martins joins Levante from Rubin Kazan

Former Super Eagles striker; Obafemi Martins has moved to Spanish club Levante dumping his Russian club Rubin Kazan as he agreed to terminate his contract with the Russian club. Martins who left inter Milan to Wolfsburg before he moved to Rubin Kazan is expected to earn an annual wage of around €600,000 every season. Obafemi Martins... Read More

September 14, 2012

TICKER: Zombie-zombie: Naked man chews on woman’s head during deranged attack

Just when we thought the zombie like attacks were finished, a Pennsylvania man chews on a neighbor’s face during a violent rampage. CBS Philly reports: A Doylestown man, who was naked and bleeding profusely, gnawed on woman’s head all while “screaming like an animal” during a wild neighborhood rampage, state police said. The bizarre incident... Read More

September 14, 2012

TICKER: T.D. Jakes’ daughter has ‘Biblical grounds supporting’ decision to divorce

T.D. Jakes and Daughter, Sarah D. Henson Mega pastor T.D. Jakes’ daughter, Sarah D. Henson, recently shocked the Christian community when she announced her pending divorce from her NFL husband of four years, Robert Henson. The leader of the Women’s Ministry at her father’s famed Potter’s House church in Dallas, Texas, took to her personal... Read More

September 14, 2012

TICKER: Inmate facing death penalty for killing his rapists

The story of Terrance Williams (also known as Terry), of Pennsylvania, is one that causes heartache and anguish. When Williams was 17- and 18-years old, he killed two men. One man was a church leader and the other man was a sports booster. Williams was sentenced the death penalty for his acts, but one critical piece... Read More

September 14, 2012

TICKER: Woman stabs university student and her boyfriend for bumping into her

Be sure to excuse yourself when you bump into someone, especially if that someone is 25-year-old Dina Saint-Fleur. Saint-Fleur allegedly stabbed a 24-year-old college student and her boyfriend as they left a Queens station in New York because the woman bumped into her on the train. Authorities believe the student did not intentionally bump into Saint-Fleur.... Read More

September 14, 2012

TICKER: Usher discusses drama, infidelity, and crying with Oprah

Oprah Winfrey sat down with superstar Usher Raymond V to discuss his turbulent life over the past year. Raymond has been involved in an on-going, nasty custody battle with his ex-wife Tameka Foster. In addition to his custody battle, he has been hit with rumors of being a drug addict after he broke down crying... Read More

September 14, 2012

TICKER: Wizkid: 15-year-old, “Hacker God”, busted security systems for Apple, Amazon, AOL, Netflix, and others

Cosmo is huge — 6 foot 7 and 220 pounds the last time he was weighed, at a detention facility in Long Beach, California on June 26. And yet he’s getting bigger, because Cosmo — also known as Cosmo the God, the social-engineering mastermind who weaseled his way past security systems at Amazon, Apple, AT&T, PayPal, AOL,... Read More

September 14, 2012

TICKER: Men arrested for raping 73-year-old woman in broad daylight

Police have identified the suspect in the brutal daylight rape of a 73-year-old woman in New York’s Central Park as 42-year-old David Albert Mitchell. Charges are expected to be filed after the victim picked Mitchell out of a line-up, according to ABC News’ New York station WABC. It was not immediately clear if Mitchell had obtained legal... Read More

September 14, 2012

TICKER: Women beware: Tainted tampons on store shelves

Kimberly-Clark Corp. is managing a crisis that if they do not handle well, could devastate their brand and future revenues. The Dallas based corporation and tampon manufacturer is reporting that 16,000 cases of infected tampons were stolen from their possession while they were being transported to a location at which they were going to be destroyed. The thieves who... Read More

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