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Wanted militant leader, Tompolo ‘is in Libya’
Government Ekpemupolo, a former militant leader popularly known as Tompolo, has managed to flee the shores of Nigeria for North African country, Libya. Tompolo, a ‘former’ militant leader, has been…
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Boko Haram sends men to study abroad with ISIS in Libya and Niger
The insurgent group, Boko Haram, is believed to have reportedly sent no fewer than 80 of its members to join forces with the ISIS extremists fighting in Libya. Boko Haram are also suspected …
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Nigerian Christian migrant kidnapped by ISIS (PHOTOS)
A Nigerian Christian migrant has been reportedly abducted by insurgents of the Islamic State, (ISIS) in Libya. Ibrahim Adeola, the Nigerian, was kidnapped alongside a Ghanaian and Egyptian Christian migrants. Their kidnap…
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Guess how much this man was paid to kidnap his cousin
by Chinwe Okafor 15-year-old Ogun schoolgirl Precious Nwaigwe who was abducted and sold to Libya by her maternal cousin Kelvin Okorie said she felt betrayed by him. Okorie who was…
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Teenage schoolgirl found in Lagos after living months in captivity
by Chinwe Okafor 15-year-old Precious Nwaigwe was kidnapped in the Ajah area of Lagos State, while on her way to school in Ogun State a year ago but has now…
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Tunde Leye: A surer way to create change (Y! FrontPage)
by Tunde Leye I urge and encourage each of us to get involved. Register and vote. Protect your vote. Pursue changes within the law in between elections. Participate in nation…
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I was chained and forced to sleep with over 30 men || Confessions of a Nigerian sex slave (WATCH)
by Akan Ido The experience of Ifekoya Adejoke is as harrowing as it is heart-breaking. Lured by a false promise of ‘greener pastures’ abroad, the young Nigerian ended up a…
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“Don’t travel to #Nigeria” – #America warns its citizens against coming this way
by Kolapo Olapoju The U.S State Department has issued a travel advisory to its citizens, warning them against travelling to certain countries, which includes Nigeria. The US Passport and International…
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Revealed: The sex chamber where Libya’s Colonel Gaddafi raped girls – and young boys (See Photos)
Former Libyan dictator, Muammar Gadaffi's death has turned several revelations into his lifestyle and sexual preferences which was known to only a few close him. Reports say Gadaffi who was…
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Mariah Carey criticized for coming to Nigeria, the ‘World’s Center Of Bank Fraud & Human Trafficking’
by Tutu Akinlabi Nigerians have again come under fire from the international end as RadarOnline, a website, has described the country as the 'World’s center of bank fraud & human…
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Terrorism: Boko Haram secret training camp revealed + links with al-Qaida
Boko Haram fighters train with al-Qaida’s North African branch in northern Mali, France’s Foreign Minister said yesterday. Citing documents recovered in the remote Ifoghas mountains in northern Mali, following the…
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Mondiu Jaiyesimi: Africa’s biggest crude oil reserves (Y! Policy Hub)
by Mondiu Jaiyesimi Projected rise in oil find by the Nigerian government has been held back by reduced investment in exploration by the oil majors due to insecurity and uncertainty…
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Opinion: Libya’s boiling cauldron
by Dele Agekameh The problem is that Gaddafi was taken out, like Saddam Hussein of Iraq, with no thought given to what would come next. The truth is that Libya…
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SCAM: How Lagos hairdresser was defrauded and lured into sex slavery in Libya
by Oge Okonkwo A 43-year-old woman, Iyabo Adefioye, has been charged before a Somolu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos on Wednesday, for allegedly luring a woman into sex slavery in Libya. Adefioye, a…
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How Libyan dictator, Colonel Gaddafi raped hundreds of women and kept sex slaves – Ex-security chief
Dead Libyan dictator Colonel Muammar Gaddafi raped hundreds of women during his years in power, and even kept a harem of sex slaves locked in the basement of his home,…
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Opinion: Sweet relief from the Middle-East
by Ochereome Nnanna The recent events in Iran and Syria are pointers to the fact that the power of diplomacy must not be underestimated. It is only through skillful diplomacy…
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Femi Aribisala: Super-Power isnt Super-powerful; when will America learn?
by Femi Aribisala When President George Bush visited Iraq in December 2008, Muntadhar al-Zaidi, an Iraqi journalist, threw his shoes at him, shouting: “This is a farewell kiss from the…
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Japheth Omojuwa: Africa’s 20-year-olds and the future of freedom (Y! FrontPage)
by Japheth Omojuwa The deregulation of the media on the continent via social media and cable television have brought Africa closer to itself and the world closer to Africa. Young…
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Why the Sudanese President wasn’t arrested in Nigeria – FG
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday explained why Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir was not arrested in Nigeria. It said by the statute of the African Union (AU), he was supposed…
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“Only 5 people in this country will make heaven” – Student who ‘died and went to hell’ (READ)
Sierra Leone's over 50 years of religious harmony is under threat thanks to the bizarre revelations of a young woman. Sister Linda Ngaoja's ‘heavenly journey’ a few weeks ago has…
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Opinion: Nigeria’s GDP – Punching below its weight
by Tunji Andrews Nigeria no longer stands on the that top ten list of “fastest growing countries”. Our 6.5% GDP fell way short of our African brothers like Libya (12.2%),…
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“How I left tailoring to focus on 419 ‘business'” – Suspect (PICTURED)
by Akan Ido Olayinka Ajiwon, a 42-year-old trained tailor has landed in police net for duping unsuspecting victims and obtaining money from them through false pretence. Ajiwon, a resident of 14…
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Hillary Clinton gets emotional at Benghazi hearing (WATCH)
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has angrily defended her handling of the raid on a US consulate in Libya. At a Senate committee hearing, Mrs Clinton lashed out at a…
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Human trafficking ring busted in Awka, several operators including native doctor arrested
The National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic in Persons and other related Matters on Tuesday in Onitsha said it had busted an Awka-based syndicate that specialzsed in trafficking young girls…
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Opinion: The rebel generation
by Demola Adedoyin So it seems we are no longer interested in heroes. We are now interested in courageous anti-heroes. We have lost the patience it takes to see the…
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TICKER: 5 things to watch out for in today’s Obama-Romney debate
The greatest show on earth meets for one last time tonight in the Sunshine State. President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have had two of the most memorable debates in…
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Anti-Islam film: Thousands march in protests in Zaria
by Isi Esene Thousands of Muslims marched in Zaria, Kaduna State today in protest against the amateur movie said to have been produced to disrespect the Holy Prophet Mohammed. The…
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“The Muslims are Angry!!!!!” (See Photos)
OMG! Baby rage. by Isi Esene All we have seen in the news recently are images of rage, violence, killings, stone-throwing and burning of flags in the Arab world following…
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PHOTOS: Meet Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, producer of controversial anti-Muslim film
Nakoula Basseley Nakoula (Left). by Isi Esene The first pictures of the Egyptian born US man who is suspected to be behind the amateur movie considered to be in bad…
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“We are now paying the price for the ouster of Ghaddafi” – Obasanjo
by Stanley Azuakola In an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation aired on Thursday, former President Obasanjo shared his perspectives on various issues ranging from Boko Haram to the Libyan…
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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