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Happy Holidays! There's no way you didn't glide through the week like Sandra Bullock from Miss Congeniality knowing that there was a long weekend ahead of you. We know we…
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French magazine, Charlie Hebdo mocks Texas Hurricane victims
French controversial magazine, Charlie Hebdo has on its new cover curated a statement which appears to mock Texans, by depicting them as neo-Nazis caught in the deluge of tropical storm…
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#Oscars2015: Why security got tighter at this year’s Academy Awards
by Chinwe Okafor The 87th edition of the Academy Awards brought about a much more tighter security following the informal release of the controversial movie, The Interview. Being the first…
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“Former dictator is a better choice than a failed president” – The Economist endorses Buhari
by Kolapo Olapoju Popular UK magazine, The Economist, believes that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), is more capable to lead Nigeria, moving…
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These are the tweets that got Jim Clancy to leave CNN
by Chinwe Okafor CNN anchor Jim Clancy has left the network one week after a bizarre exchange with pro-Israel activists on Twitter about the terrorist outrages in Paris in which he derided…
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BREAKING: Another gunman takes 2 people hostage in France (See Photos)
by Isi Esene A gun man claiming to be armed with grenades and kalashnikov has taken two people hostage in Colombes, a surburb of Paris. Police have surrounded the building…
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One of Charlie Hebdo’s founders says they were “fools” for doing the cartoon
by Chinwe Okafor A founder of the satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo has accused its editor, who was killed by masked gunmen last Wednesday, of “dragging the team” to death…
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“You cannot insult the faith of others” || Pope Francis doesn’t show much sympathy for Charlie Hebdo
by Chinwe okafor Pope Francis has said there are limits to the freedom of expression - and that anyone who swears at his mother deserves a punch. Francis spoke about…
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Boko Haram leader applauds Paris attack in new video
by James Sambo Boko Haram's leader, Abubakar Shekau, has released a new video, where he expressed support for the attackers of Charlie Hebdo, a Paris satirical magazine. In the eight minutes clip,…
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Must Reads: Al-Qaeda’s role in Paris attack disputed, Why drugs cost so much + more
Al-Qaeda assertion that it planned Paris attack draws some skepticism. Washington Post Why drugs cost so much. NY Times 3 medical conditions that bacon can cure. Mother Jones FBI arrests…
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3 million copies of Charlie Hebdo magazine sold out within an hour of release (PHOTOS)
by Chinwe Okafor Charlie Hebdo resurrected its irreverent and often provocative newspaper today, Wednesday, January 14. The publication featured a caricature of the Prophet Mohammed on the cover. The magazine,…
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Must Reads: Hillary Clinton makes a big move towards 2016 campaign, Croatia elects first female president + more
Croatia just elected its first female president. Huffington Post Massacre Survivors Say Boko Haram Slaughtered Civilians 'Like Insects'. Huffington Post Hillary Clinton just made a big move toward a 2016 campaign.…
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Must Reads: Here’s the cover of the new Charlie Hebdo issue, US military Twitter feed hacked by ISIS sympathizers + more
U.S. military Twitter feed hacked, apparently by Islamic State sympathizers. Reuters Satire Lives. The New Yorker Vox Sentences: France remains on guard. Vox Six Tips on Disciplining Children from an Experienced…
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#CharlieHebdoShooting: French police commissioner kills himself after meeting victim’s relatives
by Chinwe Okafor A French police commissioner has reportedly taken his own life after meeting the relatives of a victim murdered in the Charlie Hebdo massacre. Helric Fredou, 45, shot himself…
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Today’s Daily Brief: Boko Haram attacks Damaturu, Charlie Hebdo suspects killed, INEC set to publish voters’ register, and more
There are reports that Damaturu, the Yobe State capital is currently under attack by men believed to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect. This is the send time…
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Must Reads: Study finds more reasons to get married, What we know about the Charlie Hebdo shooting suspects + more
What we know about the Charlie Hebdo shooting suspects. Vox Bill Cosby Makes Rape Joke at Stand-Up Show, Audience Loves It: Report. Gawker The New Yorker honors Charlie Hebdo with a…
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Must Reads: Charlie Hebdo suspect surrenders, A brief history of the century’s most notorious cults + more
Charlie Hebdo: its history, humor, and controversies, explained. Vox Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack: remembering the victims. Vox Charlie Hebdo suspect said to surrender; two others at large after Paris terror attack. Washington Post…
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#CharlieHebdoShooting: Here’s why you can’t make jokes about Prophet Muhammed playing golf
by Adedayo Ademuwagun This week some gunmen attacked Charlie Hebdo Magazine office in Paris and shot twelve people to death. The magazine had published 'offensive' cartoons of the Holy Prophet…
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Charlie Hebdo shooting: Youngest suspect turns self in to French police
by Chinwe Okafor One of the suspects in the Charlie Hedbo shooting has reportedly turned himself into authorities, according to NBC News. According to two senior U.S. counterterrorism unit members,…
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SEE photos from the deadly Paris terrorist attack
by Damilola Jagun Twelve people have been left dead after gunmen attacked Paris based Charlie Hebdo, an anti-Islamic satirical magazine. Two masked men had, earlier today, burst into the Charlie Hebdo…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy