A teenage suicide bomber has attacked worshippers during early morning prayers, killing about 50 at a mosque in Mubi, Adamawa State. Adamawa State Police Command has said the suicide attack occurred around 5:20am local time, at Kunu Araha. Adamawa police spokesman, Othman Abubakar confirmed the incident. “We were made to understand that there was a bomb... Read More

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April 29, 2014

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Demola Rewaju: Letter from the teenage me to the present me

by Demola Rewaju I’m proud of you in many ways but I’m disappointed you’re no longer a progressive and you’ve taken your politics even worse by supporting of all parties PDP. Hey you, It’s me, you, we or us writing from the past, your past, our past. I’m sixteen now, which means you’re twice as old... Read More

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November 7, 2013

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What’s she doing with N4.3m?! Court arraigns 18-year-old girl for theft of jewellery

by ‘Jola Sotubo A Lagos State Magistrate court sitting in the Ikeja area of the state has had three persons brought before it over allegations of theft. The three suspects were arrested after it was revealed that they allegedly conspired to steal and eventually stole jewellery reportedly worth N4.3million Oluchi Nwogu, 18, Onyekachi Godfrey, 37... Read More

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October 7, 2013

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Teenage woman crucified as part of a ‘week long exorcism carried out by her boyfriend and three of his religious friends’

A teenager thought to be possessed by the devil was subjected to a violent crucifixion-style exorcism by four religious extremists, a court in France heard today (Monday). Three men and a woman belonging to the Seventh Day Adventist Church are accused of kidnapping, and acts of torture and barbarism against the 19-year-old. The young woman,... Read More

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September 5, 2013

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Boy, 5, ‘beaten to death by his teenage foster brother’ just weeks after being given up by his biological mother

Victim: Dominic Lloyd Lee Elkins, 5, was found at the base of a 25-foot ravine after his foster brother allegedly beat him with bricks. A teenage boy in foster care now faces first degree murder charges after he reportedly killed a 5-year-old boy that was living in the same house. Dominic Lloyd Lee Elkins, 5,... Read More

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August 29, 2013

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Teenage student baths boyfriend with hot water in Osun (PICTURED)

by Oge Okonkwo A 19-year-old lady, identified as Yetunde has been arrested by the police in Osun state, for allegedly pouring hot water on a man, Niyi Adelana, whom was she was said to be in a romantic relationship with. Yetunde, a student of Osun State Polytechnic, in the department of Science Laboratory Technology (SLT), was... Read More

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August 18, 2013

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Teenage prostitutes in Abuja open up on why they are on the streets (READ)

by Oge Okonkwo Teenage prostitution is slowly becoming a cause for concern in the growing society where the young ones are meant to become leaders of tomorrow. It is old news when we say prostitution is on the rise, but it becomes an issue to worry about when teenage girls of secondary school age compete... Read More

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August 10, 2013

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Busted: British girl, 19, arrested in Peru after cocaine worth £1.5 million was found on her

Drug bust: Melissa Reid was arrested with Michaella McCollum Connolly (pictured) A British teenager been arrested in Peru after she was allegedly caught trying to smuggle £1.5million worth of cocaine, according to reports. Melissa Reid, 19, was held at an airport in Lima with Irish national Michaella McCollum Connolly, 20, as they tried to board... Read More

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August 10, 2013

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Eid-el-fitri tragedy: Teenage boy drowns at Lagos Bar Beach

An unidentified teenager drowned at the Bar Beach, Lagos as revellers celebrated Eid-el-fitri in the area on Friday. A fun seeker, who witnessed the incident and identified himself simply as Michael, said there was a heavy traffic of persons at the beach while there were only two live guards on duty. It is usual in metropolitan cities... Read More

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August 7, 2013

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#ChildNotBride: Girl absconds from husband’s house after getting forced into early marriage

by Oge Okonkwo A 17-year-old girl (name withheld), a native of Agaie local government, Niger State, has absconded from her husband’s house for being forced into marriage and taken refuge at the Niger State Ministry of Education. Reports the girl’s wish was to complete her education before marriage. Currently in Senior Secondary Two (SS2), her parents... Read More

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July 25, 2013

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Teenage girl born without nose or eyes excitedly prepares for final operation to rebuild her face

Brave Charlotte Hooper, 17, is excitedly preparing for complicated surgery at the end of the month which will hopefully attach a nose to her face. Born with no eyes and no nose, the teen from Charlotte, North Carolina, will undergo an operation on July 31st to have a bone removed from her rib cage and... Read More

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July 24, 2013

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Tragic news: Bodies of 2 teenage girls found after daring jump into river

Two teenage girls died yesterday after jumping into a notoriously dangerous river. They are thought to have leapt up to 30ft from a bridge at a spot that has become popular among teenagers for ‘tombstoning’. A witness said the girls, aged around 14, were part of a group who were daring each other to jump... Read More

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Teenage suicide bomber attacks Adamawa mosque, ‘kills 50’

Demola Rewaju: Letter from the teenage me to the present me

I joined the gang to get Christmas money – Teen robbery suspect confesses

What’s she doing with N4.3m?! Court arraigns 18-year-old girl for theft of jewellery

Teenage woman crucified as part of a ‘week long exorcism carried out by her boyfriend and three of his religious friends’

Boy, 5, ‘beaten to death by his teenage foster brother’ just weeks after being given up by his biological mother

Teenage student baths boyfriend with hot water in Osun (PICTURED)

Teenage prostitutes in Abuja open up on why they are on the streets (READ)

Busted: British girl, 19, arrested in Peru after cocaine worth £1.5 million was found on her

Eid-el-fitri tragedy: Teenage boy drowns at Lagos Bar Beach

#ChildNotBride: Girl absconds from husband’s house after getting forced into early marriage

Teenage girl born without nose or eyes excitedly prepares for final operation to rebuild her face

Tragic news: Bodies of 2 teenage girls found after daring jump into river

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