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Pepsi reveals shortlist of potential #NoShakinCarryGo2Dubai winners
Lucky 10 to emerge at Live draw 114 Pepsi fans are one step closer to enjoying an all-expense paid 3-day vvip trip to Dubai this November for the One Africa Music…
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From the forecast to the disastrous aftermath | A timeline of Hurricane Harvey
After Hurricane Wilma in 2005, a new rainstorm, Hurricane Harvey has made landfall in Texas in the United States of America. The resulting floods inundated hundreds of thousands of homes,…
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“We are receiving people now” | Joel Osteen reacts to claims that he rejected victims of #HurricaneHarvey
The Pastor of Lakewood Church, Houston, Texas, Joel Osteen has reacted to a backlash that he closed the church doors to the over 30,000 victims of the #HurrricaneHarvey - which…
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Understanding the catastrophic extent of Hurricane Harvey and why even experts are scared
"Catastrophic", "life-threatening", "devastating", "uninhabitable", "unprecedented" and "record-setting" are only some of the menacing words that have been used to describe the tropical storm that hit the United States' Texan Gulf…
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The Thread: “Dazzling Diezani” | How ex-Minister abandoned official assignment in Houston to buy furniture
The last has not been heard of the exploits of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Diezani, as she is popularly called, is in the eye of the storm for looting an…
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George H.W Bush readmitted to hospital for acute respiratory problems
Spokesman for former US President George H.W. Bush has said the 92-year-old politician was re-admitted to a Houston hospital Friday over what turned out to be pneumonia. Jim McGrath, his…
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Entertainment Roundup: #MTVMAMA2016, One Africa Music Fest, 3 Thrones rule the weekend | More stories
Here are the biggest stories from the entertainment scene last weekend and others that unraveled while you slept - and are buzzing this morning.An event-packed weekend for Nigerian music artistes…
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1 year on, Julius Agwu takes us behind his brain surgery (PHOTOS)
Exactly a year ago today, Julius Agwu underwent a successful brain surgery in Houston, Texas. To mark the day, the ace comedian shared moments in the hospital before and after…
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Nigerian drug lord gets 25-year sentence, as US begin moves to extradite PDP Chieftain, Buruj Kashamu
by Kolapo Olapoju A Nigerian man, Koyode Lawrence, was sentenced to nearly 25-years in prison on Tuesday, 30 September, after pleading guilty to conspiracy to import a controlled substance. Lawrence,…
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He’s the father! DNA test proves Beyonce’s dad got former lingerie model pregnant
by Kolapo Olapoju Beyoncé Knowles's dad, Matthew Knowles is the father of TaQoya Branscomb's child. This is according to the result of a paternity test conducted in a DNA laboratory…
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American air marshal in ‘quarantine’ after attack in Nigeria
A federal air marshal is in quarantine in Houston today after being attacked last night by an unknown assailant at the Lagos, Nigeria airport wielding a syringe. U.S. law enforcement…
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What was he thinking? Man makes 10-month-old granddaughter do Ice Bucket Challenge (WATCH)
by Akan Ido Claude Dalcour, a Houston father is unhappy after seeing a video footage of his soon-to-be-ex father-in-law drenching his 10-month-old daughter in cold water while taking the ALS…
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Atlanta, Houston, Maryland, Toronto: Nigeria Dialogue to hold gala nights for country
by Kolapo Olapoju The leadership of Nigeria Dialogue has released the time table for a series of Gala Nights to be hosted in North America in September, 2014. The…
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Is this the original Caro? Meet the American model who says she’s been sleeping with Wizkid
by Kolapo Olapoju An American/Nigerian girl, Carolyn Ikpea based in Houston, says she is the real love of Nigerian singer, Wizkid, and that his girlfriend, Tania Omotayo is just a…
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Pervert: Male teacher poses as girl on Facebook to get nude photos from boys (PICTURED)
Authorities say an elementary school teacher impersonated a young girl on Facebook to sexually entice young boys to send him nude photos and may have victimized 156 children in all.…
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Sex crime? Girl, 10, faces sexual assault charge after playing ‘doctor’ with 4-year-old boy
A game of doctor among kids turned into “a nightmare” for a 10-year-old Houston girl accused of sexually assaulting a young boy, her family says. The girl — identified as…
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Unholy affair: Pastor arrested for repeatedly having sex with 14-year-old foster daughter (PICTURED)
A Houston pastor is being held without bond accused of sexually assaulting his 14-year-old foster daughter. Darryl Houston, 47, was charged with three counts of sexual assault of a child…
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Aww, daddy’s little girl: Rapper, Sauce Kid spends quality time with daughter as she turns 5 (LOOK)
by Oge Okonkwo Sauce kid is pictured with his daughter who recently turned 5. The father and daughter literally painted Houston red to celebrate the young diva's special day. They…
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‘We’re racist and proud’: Anger grows as group stages counter-demonstration against ‘Justice for Trayvon’ marches
Dueling groups of protesters converged on a wealthy Houston neighborhood on Sunday in reaction to last weekend's not-guilty verdict for George Zimmerman in the death of teen Trayvon Martin. Around…
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SPOTTED: Singer, Seyi Shay hangs out with Beyonce’s father, Matthew Knowles in the US
by Rachel Ogbu Former ‘From Above’ band member Seyi Shay caught up with her ex-band manager, Matthew Knowles in Houston, Texas. Seyi Shay was in Houston for a concert with…
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Oh dear! Stripper suffers a miscarriage while performing on stage (PICTURED)
MediaTakeOut.com has some very SAD . . . and disturbing news to report. The popular Houston skripper Jhonni Blaze, who is a friend to the site, is currently in the…
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D’banj and Olamide rock the OTC Finale Concert in Houston (WATCH)
by Isi Esene D'banj and Olamide set Houston, Texas on fire as they performed at the AYVA Center on Friday, May 9. Watch the video clip below.
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SPOTTED: D’banj & Olamide seen together (again) in Atlanta
by Isi Esene The duo of D'banj and Olamide were once again spotted together in Atlanta, US, as rumour abound that both of them have something in the works waiting…
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22-year-old shot dead during filming of rap video
For the third time in recent months, someone has been shot during the filming of a rap video. A 22 year old Houston, Texas man died after being shot during…
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Love triangle gone wrong? Pregnant woman slams car into boyfriend’s pregnant ex-girlfriend (PICTURED)
A pregnant woman was nearly killed when a woman also pregnant with her boyfriend's child deliberately slammed into her with a car, Houston police said. The injured woman, who…
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#PublicHolidayGossip: “Be my guest, ‘baaaaastard'” – Blogger writes Jim Iyke a vicious letter
by Isi Esene Gather round the water cooler - we have gist! It's no longer news that actor (and failed musician) Jim Iyke, recently discovered he has an 11-year-old son…
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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
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