Hundreds come out for the #JeSuisNigeria gathering in Paris (PHOTOS)

by Chinwe Okafor The recent attacks by Boko haram is heartbreaking, but more, is the fact that nothing is still been done about it. Worse, we the citizens aren’t as bothered as our foreign counterparts, which would be easily dismissed for recurrent attacks haven taken place, but not enough excuse to be tired for. However,... Read More

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January 15, 2015

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 Ohio man allegedly planning to bomb the Capitol. Gawker A Cosby accuser whose claim could possibly put him in jail met with LAPD. Vox Over 40... Read More

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January 14, 2015

“Goodluck is quick to speak on Paris but says nothing about his own” – This South African politician is upset with GEJ

by Kolapo Olapoju Julius Sello Malema, leader of South African political party, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), is displeased with President Goodluck Jonathan. Malema took to Twitter to say that while Jonathan has not addressed the massacre at Baga, in Borno state, he went ahead to release a statement about the terrorist attack in Paris. The revolutionary... Read More

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January 14, 2015

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. Vox Dentists remove 10 million wisdom teeth each year. That might be way too many. Vox A Guide to Good Winter Sex During a Cold Cuffing... Read More

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January 13, 2015

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 Teacher. Life Hacker Here’s the Cover of the New Charlie Hebdo Issue. Gawker Charlie Hebdo Isn’t Racist—It’s the Exact Opposite. Kinja

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January 12, 2015

Must Reads: Gambia coup plan has echoes of Hollywood farce, Unmournable Bodies + more

Unmournable Bodies. The New Yorker Gambia coup plan has echoes of Hollywood farce. Financial Times The full list of 2015 Golden Globe Winners. Vox US Ambassador to Finland Poses for Christmas Card Wearing Mostly Paint. Gawker France’s Far-Right Leader Exploits the Paris Attack and Calls for Reviving the Death Penalty. Mother Jones This Law Made It a... Read More

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January 9, 2015

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 brilliant cover. Vox Game of Thrones season 5 premiere date set for April 12. Vox IV Drips Touted as Hangover Relief. NY Times Study Finds More Reasons... Read More

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January 8, 2015

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 Has Jeb Bush shown Republicans a new way to talk about same-sex marriage? Washington Post Republicans Are Pushing a New Clinton Sex Scandal. Mother Jones A... Read More

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January 8, 2015

#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 Muhammed, and preliminary reports indicate that the men are Islamists who attacked in order to get back at the magazine for ridiculing the Prophet. The... Read More

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January 7, 2015

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 headquarters, opening fire on staff with Kalashnikovs rifles. Police officers engaged the men in a firefight, but they escaped in a hijacked car, and sped... Read More

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January 7, 2015

Horrific: 12 people confirmed dead in Paris terror attack

by Chinwe Okafor An attack, which was aimed at the HQ of Charlie Hebdo, a publication known for it’s controversial cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in 2011 has left twelve people dead. The casualties have been reported to include journalists and policemen.The gunshots started at 11am on Wednesday by the gunmen and have been confirmed... Read More

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October 10, 2014

Singer, Flavour dropped from World music festival over Ebola concerns

by Kolapo Olapoju Highlife singer, Flavour, has been dropped from the 18th edition of the ‘World Creole Music Festival’, in the Dominican Republic. Flavour and his band were billed to perform at the annual music festival alongside Congolese band, Soukous Stars. Roosevelt Skerrit, the Prime minister announced the removal of Flavour from the concert bill... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Power move: Beyonce and Jay Z to work on joint-album project

by Kolapo Olapoju According to reports, American power couple, Beyonce and Jay-Z will be teaming up in the studio to work on a joint-album project. Karli Henriquez, Vice President of Pop Programming at Dash Radio, revealed to E! that the pair, who have been married for six years, will be putting together a “huge... Read More

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September 16, 2014

Awww…. See what Beyonce got from Jay-Z after dinner date

by Damilola Jagun After wrapping up their ‘On The Run’ tour over the weekend in Paris, celebrity power-couple, Beyonce and Jay-Z went out on a date-night on Monday, 15 September at Le Jules Verne restaurant, inside the Eiffel Tower. Beyonce, who was clad in a patterned grey-and-black dress and black booties, was seen holding a... Read More

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September 15, 2014

#SheWokeUpLikeThis: BBA winner, Dillish Mathews wants you to see her selfie

by Akan Ido Yes, she woke like that! Big Brother Africa winner, Dillish Mathews is having the best time of her life travelling with close friends across Europe. The Namibian beauty shared a pretty looking selfie this morning after making a short trip from Paris, France to Milan, Italy. Dillish will be clocking 24 tomorrow... Read More

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September 13, 2014

Oh no, she didn’t! Nicki Minaj goes braless in Paris club (LOOK)

by Akan Ido It’s hard to spot Nicki Minaj overdressed but her outfit on Friday night was off the hangers. The 31-year-old rapper was out clubbing in Paris, France after her stage performance with Beyonce wearing a teeny turtle neck crop top which looked many sizes too small for her ample cleavage. Nicki Minaj danced the... Read More

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May 24, 2014

From Ibadan with love: Oyo governor’s daughter is a guest at Kim Kardashian’s Paris wedding (See Photos)

by Tutu Akinlabi As Nigerians like to say, when you’re big, you’re big. This is the case with one of the daughters of the Governor of Oyo. Abisola Kola Daisi, nee Abiola-Ajimobi, who runs a boutique in Victoria Island, is currently in Paris, France for the wedding of American reality star, Kim Kardashian. Kim K... Read More

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May 23, 2014

Hit or Miss? Check out Kim Kardashian’s virginal white outfit a night before her wedding (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Just like they want it, the world would be glued to every available mediaum to be part of the wedding of the year between reality TV star, Kim Kardashian and superstar rapper, Kanye West. The lovebirds who are already in Paris, France with their family ahead of tomorrow’s wedding stepped out of... Read More

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May 17, 2014

Boko Haram’s link with Al-Qaeda has been established – Pres. Hollande

by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan and his French counterpart, Francois Hollande has linked the Boko Haram Islamic militant sect with Osama bin Laden’s Al-Qaeda terrorist group. While speaking at the end of the African Regional Summit in Paris, Jonathan told newsmen that the Islamic sect operating in Northern Nigeria is far different from that... Read More

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December 16, 2013

Opinion: Why Nigeria is still the best country around

by Udofia Joseph People boast of the beauty of Paris, but I say Paris beauty cannot be compared to the streets of Abuja. They boast of the Himalayas, but that is because they have not been to great mountains in Jos. They boast of industrious Venice, but only because they have not been to Alaba... Read More

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November 11, 2013

“I officially hate Paris”: Singer, Dencia claims to have been robbed of $4,700 Chanel bag, $6,000 cash, BB Porsche & more (TWEETS)

by Tutu Akinlabi Musician Dencia has just revealed via twitter that she was robbed. The star who is currently in the French capital, Paris, has said that she was robbed of a number of valuable possessions. Her long list of missing items includes: $ 6000 cash $ 4700 Chanel bag £230 Sunglasses Credit Cards Passports... Read More

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October 20, 2013

Dirty dancing! Robin Thicke’s wife, Paula Patton twerks with partygoer Miley-style in front of husband (PHOTOS)

He performed to an audience of excited fans at the VIP Room in Paris. But when the gig was over Blurred Lines singer Robin Thicke, 36, watched his wife Paula Patton get down to some dirty dancing of her own. Paula, 37, gyrated with a partygoer as her husband looked on, before she cosied up... Read More

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October 2, 2013

She’s back! Kim Kardashian flashes (major) BOOB in daring dress slashed almost to the navel (PHOTOS)

by Oge Okonkwo Kim Kardashian is certainly not hiding anymore! The reality TV star embraced her post-baby body by wearing a revealing black dress showing extreme cleavage and slits almost down to her navel at the Paris Fashion Week. Talk about feeling body confident in a risque outfit. See more photos:

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September 4, 2013

Like a boss: The Kokomaster, D’banj spotted in Cognac, France (PHOTOS, WATCH)

by Isi Esene Music superstar, D’banj is the sole headliner for this year’s Hennessy Artistry and he has already released the theme track for this year’s project. He arrived France this morning from the U.S where he attended Davido’s sister’s wedding. According to his people, he is already in Cognac (The home of Hennessy) where he’s staying at... Read More

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August 28, 2013

Jason Njoku writes: iROKO is dead. Long live iROKOtv

by Jason Njoku The most obvious and globally acceptable way of monetizing premium content on ANY platform is via subscriptions. Asking viewers to pay a small amount for access to content they value and love sounds easy. I write about Spark on my blog so much one would forget I actually spend <5% of my... Read More

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June 5, 2013

Bad girl: Errm, what is Rihanna wearing here? (LOOK)

Rihanna is no stranger to a risqué outfit, and isn’t afraid to parade her curves in a series of daring ensembles. Stepping out in Paris on Tuesday night, the Diamonds singer certainly turned a few heads with her latest sartorial choice.. The 25-year-old singer chose a striking deep red jumpsuit to attend a cocktail party... Read More

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May 25, 2013

Terror in Paris: French soldier gets throat cut by suspected radical Islamist

A uniformed French soldier on anti-terrorist duties in Paris had his throat cut by a knife-wielding man tonight. The savage attack follows the murder of a British soldier by two men using weapons including knives and a meat cleaver. One of the suspects said they were acting in the name of Islam. Today there were... Read More

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May 16, 2013

Just in: Man shoots himself dead in front of children in nursery school (PICTURED)

The suicide happened at this Paris nursery school (Pic: BFMTV) A man in his 60s has killed himself with a sawn-off shotgun in front of a dozen children at a nursery school in Paris. The man – who was not affiliated with La Rochefoucauld school – shot himself in front of the group of children and... Read More

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May 6, 2013

Kanye West finally raises a smile for Kim K on their date night (SNAPSHOT)

by Isi Esene Don’t fall for all the look on Kanye West’s face when he whisked Kim Kardashian from her Greece family holiday to Paris, France. [READ: Big boy thingz: Kanye West whisks Kim Kardashian to Paris in private jet, take her shopping (PHOTOS)] This photo was posted online late last night with Kanye flashing... Read More

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May 5, 2013

I’m the father of Michael Jackson’s children! British actor says he will take DNA test to prove it (PICTURED)

Former child actor Mark Lester believes he’s the biological father of deceased superstar Michael Jackson’s children Prince Michael, 16, Paris, 15, and Blanket, 11, and he’s will to undergo DNA testing to prove it. The Oliver! star alleges the Prince of Pop asked him to donate sperm one year prior to the births of the... Read More

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Hundreds come out for the #JeSuisNigeria gathering in Paris (PHOTOS)

Must Reads: Al-Qaeda’s role in Paris attack disputed, Why drugs cost so much + more

“Goodluck is quick to speak on Paris but says nothing about his own” – This South African politician is upset with GEJ

Must Reads: Hillary Clinton makes a big move towards 2016 campaign, Croatia elects first female president + more

Must Reads: Here’s the cover of the new Charlie Hebdo issue, US military Twitter feed hacked by ISIS sympathizers + more

Must Reads: Gambia coup plan has echoes of Hollywood farce, Unmournable Bodies + more

Must Reads: Study finds more reasons to get married, What we know about the Charlie Hebdo shooting suspects + more

Must Reads: Charlie Hebdo suspect surrenders, A brief history of the century’s most notorious cults + more

#CharlieHebdoShooting: Here’s why you can’t make jokes about Prophet Muhammed playing golf

SEE photos from the deadly Paris terrorist attack

Horrific: 12 people confirmed dead in Paris terror attack

Singer, Flavour dropped from World music festival over Ebola concerns

Power move: Beyonce and Jay Z to work on joint-album project

Awww…. See what Beyonce got from Jay-Z after dinner date

#SheWokeUpLikeThis: BBA winner, Dillish Mathews wants you to see her selfie

Oh no, she didn’t! Nicki Minaj goes braless in Paris club (LOOK)

From Ibadan with love: Oyo governor’s daughter is a guest at Kim Kardashian’s Paris wedding (See Photos)

Hit or Miss? Check out Kim Kardashian’s virginal white outfit a night before her wedding (PHOTOS)

Boko Haram’s link with Al-Qaeda has been established – Pres. Hollande

Opinion: Why Nigeria is still the best country around

“I officially hate Paris”: Singer, Dencia claims to have been robbed of $4,700 Chanel bag, $6,000 cash, BB Porsche & more (TWEETS)

Dirty dancing! Robin Thicke’s wife, Paula Patton twerks with partygoer Miley-style in front of husband (PHOTOS)

She’s back! Kim Kardashian flashes (major) BOOB in daring dress slashed almost to the navel (PHOTOS)

Like a boss: The Kokomaster, D’banj spotted in Cognac, France (PHOTOS, WATCH)

Jason Njoku writes: iROKO is dead. Long live iROKOtv

Bad girl: Errm, what is Rihanna wearing here? (LOOK)

Terror in Paris: French soldier gets throat cut by suspected radical Islamist

Just in: Man shoots himself dead in front of children in nursery school (PICTURED)

Kanye West finally raises a smile for Kim K on their date night (SNAPSHOT)

I’m the father of Michael Jackson’s children! British actor says he will take DNA test to prove it (PICTURED)

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