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January 25, 2017

American actor, Jay Bowdy commits suicide on Facebook Live

Fast rising American actor, Jay Bowdy on Monday committed suicide while streaming on Facebook Live. The 34-year-old actor in a letter to his friends said, “I feel like I have failed you as a friend and for that I am truly sorry. In the time we spent together, there were some true heart to hearts,”... Read More

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September 7, 2016

American hangs self in Lagos hotel, police say death is ‘unnatural’

A 57-year-old American man was found dead with a rope around his neck in a hotel room in the Lekki area of Lagos state. The American, Charles Carlson, had checked into Ellyx Vile Hotel on African Line, Lekki Phase 1, on Monday before the incident happened. The police has begun investigation into the incident. The deceased... Read More

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Ile-Ife to get $1.4 billion Technology hub from American company

The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi‎(Ojaja II), on Tuesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with a US based company SpringPort Technological Group to build a Technology, Media City and Agriculture Incubation Hub in Ile-Ife. This was contained in a statement released by Moses Olafare, Director of Media and Public Affairs to Ooni’s Palace. The investment, which was signed at... Read More

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Everything you need to know about Muhammad Ali’s burial today

Today, the world is set to pay its last tribute to a man who used his talents to entertain and inspire his generation and the ones to come. Muhammad Ali (formerly Cassius Clay) is being laid to rest today in his hometown of hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. The 74-year-old’s funeral procession will kick-start from downtown Louisville... Read More

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A poetic Muhammad Ali recites poem on friendship (VIDEO)

Born Cassius Clay, Muhammad Ali is the greatest boxer the world may ever know. He was that good, extraordinarily skilled and so deft that all his opponents eventually came to respect and look up to him. He wasn’t just an ordinary boxer, he was also a talker. Ali was so good with words that he... Read More

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4 videos that depict the kind of man Muhammad Ali was (WATCH)

The world loved Muhammad Ali, the legendary boxing icon who died on Saturday, at the age of 74. He was a fast, smooth talker who can outwit even the most gifted orator. Ali was intelligent, witty, tongue-in-cheek and had a knack for using extremely exaggerated metaphors to intimidate and cower his opponents. Indeed he was... Read More

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American scams two Nigerians of $2.3m

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has charged an American businessman, Marco Ramirez and his companies USA Now LLC and Eagle Ford Instalodge Group LP for fraud. The agency arraigned Marco on eight count charges bordering on collecting up to $2.3m through false pretences before Justice Peter Affren of the Federal Capital Territory High Court... Read More

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September 17, 2015

10 surefire things Nigerians do to show they are really abroad

by Tunde Muyibi Nigerians are a very interesting set of people. In everything we do there is always a unique twist to it. At times idiosyncratic in our ways, but we never cease to excite. ‘Naija no dey dull‘ is clearly an understatement. Here are 10 things most Nigerians do when they get abroad. 1. Change... Read More

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September 15, 2015

Davido’s American model boo returns with sexy photos

Davido revealed that there is indeed only one spot for a woman in his heart and he literally chose his new baby daughter to fill that position. Weeks before the baby arrived, he was smitten with love for Sira Kante, his new-found American model boo so much that he showed her off every chance he... Read More

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Lauryn Hill sings an apology to Nigerians for missing May Day concert (WATCH)

by Chinwe Okafor For missing the May Day Live concert in Lagos, Lauryn Hill has recorded an apologetic rendition of one of her songs. In the video, which is dedicated to Nigerians, the American singer performed ‘That Thing’.

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January 21, 2015

She’s a beauty: Meet rapper, Ice Prince’s new girlfriend (See Photos)

by Chinwe Okafor Were you ever wondering if Ice Prince had a girlfriend? Apparently, the rapper’s love life is a mystery to many as he has managed to keep this on the low for long. So much that assumptions were made and poster girlfriends were linked to the artiste. Most of which includes Yvonne Nelson,... Read More

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November 12, 2014

CNN turns down adverts from Nigerian politicians

by Chidi Okoye American international cable channel, CNN has reportedly turned down commercials and political advertisements of Nigerian Politicians. According to ‘The Cable, CNN has refused to accept adverts with political messages, especially those that has to do with the 2015 elections. A consultant to a Nigerian presidential aspirant told the publication that: “We... Read More

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October 29, 2014

We bet this White lady can speak better Yoruba than most people (WATCH)

by Damilola Jagun There’s no excuse for any Yoruba person who can’t speak the language fluently, when a White person can easily communicate with it. A Yoruba village King and his household were taken aback, as an American lady conversed with them in the local language. Watch video: Post by Fawaz Yekini.

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October 23, 2014

Dominic Adesanya, ‘American Slave’ caught after scaling White House fence

by Kolapo Olapoju An American of Nigerian origin, Dominic Adesanya who calls himself ‘American Slave’, was caught after jumping the White House fence on the evening of Wednesday, 22 October. 23-year-old Adesanya, who is from Bel Ari, Maryland, was stopped in his tracks by Secret Service dogs, after which he was arrested. According to a Secret... Read More

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October 7, 2014

Three scientists win ‘Nobel Prize for Medicine’ for discovering the brain’s internal GPS

by Kolapo Olapoju American, John O’Keefe and Norwegian couple, May-Britt and Edvard Moser, won the 2014 Nobel Prize for medicine on Monday, 6 October, for discovering the brain’s ‘internal positioning system’, which assists human beings in finding their way and giving clues to how strokes and Alzheimer’s affect the brain. The Nobel Assembly awarded the... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Bikini battle: Beyonce and Rihanna go head-to-head in curves contest (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Queen Bey and Princess Riri have amazing figures that could make a gay man straight. The pair have over time proven that they are not shy of showing major skin, with Rihanna winning in that department. While both are reasonably endowed with bodies that make many drool, Beyonce takes the prize here,... Read More

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September 9, 2014

Dating since World War II: 90-year-old lesbian couple finally get married (LOOK)

by Damilola Jagun After dating for 72 years, an American lesbian couple have finally gotten married. Last weekend, the pair, 91-year-old Vivian Boyack, and 90-year-old Alice Dubes, tied the knot in the Iowa, United States, after being in a relationship since 1942. They exchanged vows in front of a small group of family and close... Read More

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September 8, 2014

#Ebola: Chukwu says another Ebola case has been recorded in Lagos

by Kolapo Olapoju According to the Minister of Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu, a new case of the Ebola virus disease has been recorded in Nigeria. On Monday, 8 September, Chukwu disclosed that the new case of the virus is the fiancé of one of the primary contacts of the index case, Patrick Sawyer, the Liberian-American who... Read More

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September 8, 2014

No bra needed: Miley Cyrus takes it all off at New York fashion week (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun Miley Cyrus was obviously unimpressed with the clothes at New York Fashion week, so she opted to go topless while attending the event. The “Wrecking ball” singer came into Alexander Wang’s Brooklyn-based fashion week after-party on Saturday, 6 September, sporting nothing but a pair of black pants. The 21-year-old managed to cover... Read More

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September 6, 2014

Forget ‘Zmapp’ and ‘Nanosilver’: LUTH Professor claims ‘Ewedu’ can cure Ebola

by Kolapo Olapoju As the world seeks to find a permanent cure for the deadly Ebola virus disease, Prof Adebukola Adefule Oshitelu, professor of ophthalmology at the Lagos State Teaching hospital, LUTH, has claimed that ‘Genus Corchorus’, better known as ‘Ewedu’ is capable of curing Ebola. Speaking at the ‘2014 African Traditional Medicine’ event... Read More

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September 5, 2014

#RIP Joan Rivers: The 10 funniest quotes she ever uttered

by Kolapo Olapoju American comic, Joan Rivers gave up the ghost on Thursday, 4 September, after suffering a cardiac arrest during throat surgery on her vocal cords at an outpatient clinic in New York on 28 August. Over the course of her life and career, the legendary comedian was hilarious, blunt, brash and brutally expressive... Read More

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August 29, 2014

Fresh release: P-square and T.I in ‘Ejeajo’ video (WATCH)

by Kolapo Olapoju P-square is back, and they are pulling no punches! The duo, who are one of Africa’s biggest groups has in the past featured American stars like Rick Ross and Akon. P-square have now gone a step further, featuring rapper, T.I in one of the singles of the upcoming 6th album. The video for... Read More

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Opinion: Abba Moro and Alison-Madueke should go – it’s about grace; it’s about honour

by Adeolu Ademoyo That ministers such as Abba Moro and Diezani Alison-Madueke are still in office after scandalous tenures in office says a lot about the gracelessness that defines public office and service in Nigeria. Ms. Kathleen Sebelius was the former American secretary of Health and Human services while Mr. Abba Moro is Nigerian interior... Read More

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February 5, 2014

Blast from the past: 2face Idibia shares ‘Plantashun Boiz’ photo (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi Innocent ‘2face’ Idibia has indeed come very far from his days as a member of boy band, ‘Plantashun Boiz’. The musician recently emphasized his superstar status by featuring American singer, T pain in a video for his song, “Rainbow”. The star shared this throwback photo and captioned it: “My father used 2... Read More

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February 4, 2014

2face Idibia features American star,T pain in new video (PHOTO, WATCH)

by Tutu Akinlabi Musician, 2face Idibia has truly attained international status. The star, whose song, “African Queen” was used as a soundtrack in movie, ‘Phat Girlz’, has again gone the American way as he features T pain in a new video for his song, Rainbow. The video was released today and if the song itself... Read More

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January 5, 2014

SHOCKING: Woman rushed to the hospital after suffering a 3 HOUR ORGASM (PICTURED, WATCH)

by Tutu Akinlabi The thin line between pleasure and pain was aptly demonstrated in the case of an American woman who had an orgasm which lasted for three whole hours. The lady, simply identified as Liz from Seattle had to be taken to an emergency room when it became apparent that the orgasm was not... Read More

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October 1, 2013

Did she get it right? Meet the woman who had plastic surgery to appear ‘less Chinese’ (LOOK)

by ‘Jola Sotubo TV show host Julie Chen (pictured above) recently revealed that she had plastic surgery to make her eyes look wider and “less Chinese”. There have been allegations that she had a nose job as well but she has denied this. According to Miss Chen, she has very good make-up artists who do... Read More

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September 26, 2013

The new scourge in town: Drug-users eaten alive by flesh-eating illness caused by heroin substitute (GRAPHIC IMAGES)

The first cases of a terrifying new drug called ‘Krokodil’ that eats flesh from the inside out, is flammable and leaves addicts with reptilian-like skin have been reported this week in Arizona – and the state fears the beginning of an epidemic. Popular in Russia, Krokodil is homemade, is three-times cheaper than heroin and created... Read More

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September 5, 2013

Opinion: Suntai is on course, please stop the blame games

by Josef Omorotionmwan Why are we challenging God? As it were, Governor Danbaba Suntai of Taraba State fell from the sky. Others who fell like that died but Suntai did not die. Is it not clear that God has a purpose for sparing his life? THIS column today is dedicated to two Nigerians – Master... Read More

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