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Mandela is in hell-fire? Well that’s what these “Christians” say | Read why
by Jim Solouki and Martin Baker The blog Creation Science Study is clearly not joining the mass adulation over the late Nelson Mandela who passed on yesterday at 95. Below…
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The moment he was released from prison + 9 other REMARKABLE Nelson Mandela videos (WATCH)
by Oge Okonkwo Former South African president and anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela passed away on Thursday after months of fighting illness and lung infection. In honor of a lifetime of accomplishments,…
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Nduka Obaigbena remembers: MKO Abiola & his last flight to South Africa (for Mandela)
by Nduka Obaigbena The publisher of ThisDay commemorated the June 12 anniversary last year by recalling late politician MKO Abiola's last trip to Johannesburg, South Africa - to attend the…
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He wasn’t perfect, but he was Mandela: An obituary
"Black man, you are on your own." - Steve Biko "In the fell clutch of circumstance/I have not winced nor cried aloud Under the bludgeonings of chance/My head is bloody,…
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“Nelson Mandela now belongs to the ages”: Pres. Obama, others pay tribute to Madiba
Nelson Mandela revisits his prison cell on Robben Island in 1994, where he spent 18 of his 27 years in prison. (Getty Images) President Obama praised Nelson Mandela on Thursday,…
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“He is now rested, he is now at peace”: This was how President Jacob Zuma announced Nelson Mandela’s death (WATCH)
by Isi Esene South Africa's first democratically elected President and Apartheid hero, Nelson Mandela died today at the age of 95. Current President Jacob Zuma announced his death in a…
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TRIBUTE: Nelson Mandela in Pictures
by Wilfred Okiche Mandela in 1994 with Walter Sisulu, who was deputy president for the ANC and was a fellow prisoner on Robben Island FW de Klerk and Nelson Mandela…
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Just in: Nelson Mandela is dead aged 95
by Rachel Ogbu Global icon and former president of South Africa, Nelson Rolihlahla is dead, the BBC has confirmed. Mandela served 27 years in prison, more famously on Robben Island,…
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Star Power: Wizkid hangs out with Psquare’s Paul and Jude Okoye (LOOK)
by Tutu Akinlabi The Channel O Africa Music Video Awards held over the weekend in Soweto, South Africa and many Nigerian musicians were there to grace the occasion. Wizkid and…
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Oh no, we can’t look! Miley Cyrus doesn’t stand a twerking chance with these bootylicious ladies (WATCH)
by Tutu Akinlabi These girls are giving Miley Cyrus a run for her twerking money! The three 'endowed' ladies are the 'Twerk stars" who will perform at the Channel O…
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Psquare thrills fans at concert in Tanzania (PHOTOS)
by Tutu Akinlabi Psquare is known for their thrilling, energetic performances and they didn't disappoint the Tanzanian fans who came out to see them. The duo brought all their superstar…
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Japheth Omojuwa: If Stephen Keshi were a white man we would have worshipped him (Y! FrontPage)
by Japheth Omojuwa If Stephen Keshi were a white man, he would not be owed several months’ salaries by the country’s football federation. They’d not even dare that. If he were…
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Sad news: Golden Eaglets player, Friday Njengo, is dead (PICTURED)
Friday Njengo (pictured left) A former Golden Eaglets’ defender, Friday Njengo, who has been in intensive care at the National Hospital, Abuja, for more than nine months, has died. Njengo, a regular…
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Opinion: The latest siphon – How Nigeria is adopting South Africa’s “immoral” protested toll gates
by Perry Brimah The proposed road-use tolls, which will place an unquestionable hardship on suffering masses, already struggling to recover from a 50% hike in petrol prices since January 2012— to…
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Actor, Idris Elba suffers asthma attack, trip to South Africa aborted
According to EWN Reporter, actor Idris Elba suffered a severe asthma attack just before the South African premiere of his upcoming film “Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom.” This morning, at a Q&A following…
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Shock as 5 suspected rapists of 2 toddlers appear in South African court
In a country where several rapes are said to occur every minute, in a township where violence is commonplace, this was a crime that shocked the entire community of Diepsloot,…
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“Angelo and I are now an item”: Beverly Osu opens up on her rumoured split with BBA housemate
by Akan Ido That former Big Brother Housemate, Beverly Osu is a free-spirit is not news, but what has been a little bit amusing to her fans and critics alike…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: The Yorubas are a nation, not a tribe
by Femi Fani-Kayode One of the basic truisms of nationhood is that we as a people must appreciate our roots. We must never forget who we are, where we…
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MONSTERS: 5 men arrested after raping, murdering 2 toddlers in South Africa
South African police arrested five men for the rape and murder of two toddlers this week that sparked rioting in a restive shantytown northwest of Johannesburg, a spokesman said Friday.…
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Tolu Ogunlesi, Oluwatoyosi Ogunseye grab CNN/MultiChoice Awards
Of the three Nigerian nominees for the finals of the CNN/Multichoice African Journalist of the Year Awards held in Cape Town, South Africa, yesterday, two won awards in…
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Funke Egbemode: The experienced he-goat and his cousin
by Funke Egbemode Pastor Derek Ngulube, of Faith Ministries, a church in the Matobo District of Matabeleland South, South Africa was recently expelled by the church elders. His offence? Derek…
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Wow, we can’t look! Ex-BBA housemates, Beverly Osu & Angelo Collins lock lips at her birthday party (PHOTOS)
by Oge Okonkwo Big Brother Africa housemate, Beverly Osu, celebrated her birthday yesterday with her former housemates and other friends in attendance. She was pictured sharing a kiss with her…
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Best friends? Meet the woman who shares an incredible bond with pet LION (PHOTOS)
Animal lover Annel Snyman and her pet cat Timba exemplify the incredible bond that can grow between man and beast. But Timba is no ordinary house cat. He's a hulking…
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Baboon ambushes woman twice at a market to steal food (PHOTOS)
A hungry baboon shows it's a cheeky monkey by stealing vegetables from a woman carrying her shopping. The chacma baboon bides its time and waits to pounce on the oblivious…
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Dimeji Alara’s fashion diary: Asanda Sizani – South Africa’s fashion ‘IT’ girl
by Dimeji Alara Former fashion editor of ELLE South Africa, currently weekly columnist of Grazia South Africa and freelance stylist, Asanda Sizani talks exclusively to Dimeji Alara about her personal style, what makes a…
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A Mandela Obituary: He wasn’t perfect, but he was very close to immortal
by Eromo Egbejule In the end however, all that will be remembered - and rightly so - of Madiba is that he was steadfast in fighting for his people. He never…
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No, he’s not! Confusion as South African gov’t says Nelson Mandela remains hospitalised
Contrary to reports by the international media that Nelson Mandela had been discharged and had returned home,the South African government has released a statement saying that the former President…
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South African girl, 7, fatally shoots 6-year-old friend with grandfather’s revolver
A seven-year-old South African girl has shot dead her friend, aged six, with her grandfather's revolver while playing at a farm, police say. A murder case has been opened after…
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Standing firm: Nelson Mandela showing ‘great resilience’ in hospital
South Africa's ailing former leader, Nelson Mandela, is said to be showing great resilience though his condition becomes unstable at times. The state of the 95-year-old is "still…
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#BBATheChase week 11: Melvin, Beverly, Dilish, Elikem & Cleo are the final 5, but who takes it all?
by Wilfred Okiche With the double eviction of South Africa’s Angelo and Ethiopia Bimp Sunday, the stage is set for a showdown as Big Brother The Chase enters it’s final…
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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