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SNAPSHOT: Governors Amaechi, Akpabio and Suswam visit ailing Sullivan Chime in London
by Akan Ido Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State and two of his colleagues, Godswill Akpabio, Akwa Ibom, and Gabriel Suswam, Benue, were spotted in Europe where they were said…
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Nigerians spend top dollars in London, shopping till they drop (WATCH)
by Isi Esene Disregard the widely held notion of widespread suffering and poverty in Africa, retailers in the United Kingdom are experiencing a new side of Africans, albeit Nigerians, like…
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2 people die in London helicopter crash (PHOTOS)
by Akan Ido A helicopter has crashed into a crane in Vauxhall, London, hitting two cars as it fell into the ground. Eyewitnesses say the aircraft exploded as it touched…
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“You smelly Nigerian”: Racist confrontation escalates into teen punching woman in London’s Tube(WATCH)
This is the shocking moment a furious mixed-race teenager tried to hit a woman on the Tube after she made a racist remark. The mobile phone footage posted on YouTube…
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Opinion: ‘Pussycat, pussycat… where have you been?’
by Chinonso Ogbogu One, those who don’t know ‘why’ The Boss sent them to this planet; Two, those who know the ‘why’ but who’ve simply allowed the currents of life…
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Man in naked standoff on statue in central London [PHOTO]
A naked man clambered atop a large equestrian statue in the heart of London’s Whitehall government district Friday, striking a variety of precarious poses before being coaxed down by police…
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Disturbing Video: Teen girl punched unconcious in vicious attack caught on tape (WATCH)
In this disturbing CCTV footage, a man is seen jogging up to a young girl and punching her in the head. According to the Daily Mail, the unprovoked attack occurred…
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CLICK: You think you’re popular? EbonyLife Xcite set to thrill youth this Christmas
by Isi Esene Citizens of the online community in Nigeria, and indeed, Africa are in for a really electrifying time this Christmas as EbonyLife Xcite has officially announced the launch…
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Justice Kayode Eso dies in London hospital
by Isi Esene Eminent jurist, Kayode Eso is dead. In a statement released by his family, Justice Eso died earlier today in London, United Kingdom. The statement partly reads, "With…
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Candle in the wind: Remi Lagos to be cremated
by Isi Esene Remi 'Lagos' Osholake's funeral arrangements have been announced. The fashion design veteran will be cremated at the Golders Green Crematorium in London on Friday, November 16. Remi…
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“He’s the devil we know”: The Economist endorses Obama (well, sort of)
by Hauwa Gambo Trust The Economist to give something that is an endorsement, but doesn't look, feel, smell or sound like an endorsement. Well, in the United States presidential election,…
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GEJ 2.0: I will go after corrupt governors, he says
by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday said the government is determined to go after corrupt public officials. He said no corrupt governor or fuel subsidy thief will be spared…
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Money laundering: Gov. Ajimobi claims it has slammed N1bn suit on media outfit
by Isi Esene The Oyo State governor has a slammed a N1bn on the management of Independent Communications Network Limited over allegations of money laundering leveled against Florence Ajimobi, the…
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Long Throat Memoirs: Don’t cut my chicken leg!
by Yemisi Ogbe The Nigerians in London not only had to deal with the frustration of eating chicken that was texturally revolting... soft flesh falling off the bone at the…
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£30,000 a year addiction to London: How Nigerians are becoming big spenders
by Susannah Butter Visitors from the West African country are the UK’s fourth biggest foreign spenders, parting with an average of £500 in each luxury shop they visit — four…
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Lady Gaga flashes mega cleavage at Paralympics closing ceremony (See Photos)
by Reuben Daba Photographers had an eyeful at the closing ceremony of the 2012 Paralympic Games, and who else to show them than the eccentric Lady Gaga. Donning a dress…
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“Paralympians should get national honours” – Group pressures President Jonathan
by Isi Esene Coming on the heels of the announcement yesterday of plans by the federal government to confer national awards on several deserving Nigerians including the chairman of Globacom,…
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Horror in London: Severed human head discovered by the roadside
by Stanley Azuakola The London Metropolitan Police has revealed that a severed human head has been found in Regent's Canal in east London. The head was found near Kingsland Road,…
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TICKER: Air Nigeria passengers stranded for hours in London, asked to contribute for fuel
Over 190 Air Nigeria passengers who arrived the Gatwick Airport 8:30 on Friday morning to fly back home were allegedly stranded at the airport for about eight hours. Local media…
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Alison-Madueke debunks rumours of ill-health
by Isi Esene Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, yesterday, debunked rumours indicating that she's receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment in a London hospital. An online news medium ran…
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And we did it again! Esther Oyema wins gold, breaks world powerlifting record at the Paralympics
by Akan Ido The Nigerian athletes at the Paralympics Games in London continue to give a good account of themselves with Esther Oyema lifting a 135kg weight in the power-lifting…
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Has the Kokomaster, D’banj, found love at last? (See Photos)
Lovebirds? by Isi Esene There have been several speculations about D'banj's love interests; the last one linking him with the star actress, Genevieve Nnaji, who later denied any amorous relationship…
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The Nigerian Corner comes alive at the Notting Hill Carnival
by Isi Esene The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that has taken place on the streets of Notting Hill since 1965, it has attracted around one million people…
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Controversy at Notting Hill? A tale of two ‘Nigerian Corners’
by Isi Esene It's here again, the longest running annual gathering of Nigerians in the UK according to those who make it a yearly ritual: the Nigerian Corner at Notting…
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TICKER: Africa’s runaway athletes have begun claiming asylum in London
While Ryan Lochte is getting smashed and letting Swedish long jumpers try on his diamond grille, some Olympic athletes were quietly planning how to slip away from the Olympic village…
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“We’re targeting five gold medals in Rio” – Sports Minister
by Akan Ido Forward ever... The minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has revealed that Nigeria will be aiming for five gold medals in the next Olympics in Rio de…
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Rafael Nadal withdraws from US Open
by Hauwa Gambo The U.S. Open says that Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the last Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year because of injury, the Huffington Post is reporting.…
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Not-so-Sweet November: British immigration says Africa’s runaway athletes have just 3 months free pass
by Isi Esene It's no longer news that several African athletes competing in the London 2012 Olympic Games have chosen to bail out from their country's Olympic teams. The London…
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Photo of the Day: Blade runner to another, “I did it, therefore you can”
by Isi Esene Oscar Pistorius, the South African Olympic athlete and the fastest man on the planet on no legs, having some fun time at the Picketts Lock in London…
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Gone with the wind: Congo athlete, officials disappear after London Games
by Stanley Azuakola For all of Nigeria’s shortcomings at the Olympic Games where our athletes failed to clinch a single medal, at least every single athlete and official from Nigeria…
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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