by Kolapo Olapoju Following the popularity and widespread impact of the ALS ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’, Ivorians have followed suit by launching a campaign ‘Lather against Ebola’ challenge to raise awareness about the Ebola virus disease. According to the originators, the campaign is to motivate the African population to adopt better hygienic practices to combat the... Read More

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April 9, 2014

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Don’t do it! 10 things you should NEVER share

by Huffington Post Turns out that disgust may be a pretty good indicator of smart hygiene habits. A growing body of research suggests that our revulsion may actually have been key to our early ancestors’ survival. Perhaps you’ve found yourself in a situation like this: You’re preparing for your weekly softball game, when you realize... Read More

December 27, 2013

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My father rapes me in the bathroom and… – 14-year-old pregnant girl opens up

The Police in Lagos State said it had arrested a 36-year old man who allegedly raped and impregnated his 14-year old daughter. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Ngozi Braide, made this known when she briefed journalists in Ikeja on Friday. Ms. Braide said the girl had been pregnant for the past two... Read More

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September 3, 2013

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‘He raped me with soap on my face’: Pastor arraigned for raping woman during ‘spiritual bath’

A 46-year-old Pastor, Olamide Sobowale, of Glory Church of Christ Aladura, Oke-Itoku, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has been ordered to be remanded in prison for allegedly raping a woman while bathing in his church backyard. Pastor Sobowale, who was arraigned before a Magistrate Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, yesterday, was accused of raping one Dupe Makinde,... Read More

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July 5, 2013

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Sad news: Nollywood TV soap actor, Tony Umole is dead

by Oge Okonkwo Nollywood mourns one of its own again as it loses actor Tony Umole. He is popular for acting the role of ‘Daddy’ and the head of house in the popular TV programme – One Love. Tony Adepetu, the producer of One Love confirmed his death this afternoon. The cause of his death... Read More

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February 16, 2013

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Why I left Tinsel – Thelma Duke actress, Damilola Adegbite in new interview [DETAILS]

Over the past few years, Damilola Adegbite has become one of the most recognizable actresses in Africa. She plays the role of ‘Thelma Duke’, the gorgeous actress in the day time soap, Tinsel on Africa Magic; a role which has seen her become a favourite of soap lovers. Damilola, who recently left the set of... Read More

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October 4, 2012

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TICKER: Man forces washing soap into girlfriend’s mouth to stop her swearing

John Caruso had a problem with the way his girlfriend swore like a sailor. Problem is, his alleged solution — squirting dish soap in her mouth — may end up staining him with a domestic battery charge. Stephanie Madewell, 21, called police on Tuesday in Hudson, Fla., after Caruso, her on-again, off-again boyfriend of five... Read More

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