by Isi Esene The UK Guardian has removed a story published earlier today purportedly written by renowned author and novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The article chronicled Adichie’s battle with depression and the brave steps she has taken to tackle the illness. The story is an inspiration to many around the world who are faced with... Read More

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January 20, 2013

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GEJ deserves at least 12 more terms… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola When Nigerians called the president out on “the lie,” they defended their incompetence by claiming it was a “notorious fact” they got from a paper. Osun PDP Cries ‘Fowl’ IN Osun State, the PDP and ACN have been involved in a war of words. The state governor, Rauf Aregbesola, accused the PDP... Read More

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November 19, 2012

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Shocking: Reuters reveals videos showing ‘the killing of unarmed men by Nigerian solidiers”

by Isi Esene An international news agency, Reuters, has revealed that it is in possession of a video purportedly taken by a Nigerian soldier showing the killing of unarmed men in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Reuters reported on Sunday that the unnamed soldier as saying that he was present when the soldiers shot the... Read More

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March 24, 2012

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Will Porshe succeed in Nigeria? The UK Guardian investigates our “super-rich”

Culled from The Guardian. .. On an otherwise ordinary-looking, potholed street in the district of Victoria Island in Lagos, Nigeria, is a stone encrusted gate with personalised initials. In the garage beyond, draped in protective covering, is a fleet of eight sports cars that include Lamborghinis, Ferraris and Porsches. “On a typical weekend these guys... Read More

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March 15, 2012

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#ReviewingAMFW: Chaotic event, determined designers – UK Guardian reviews Arise Fashion Week

by Eleanor Morgan As part of our #ReviewingAMFW major feature this week, we have culled this review of the Arise Magazine Fashion Week (AMFW), Lagos 2012, from the UK Guardian. See below! The stress of travelling to shows at any fashion week can be compounded by bad traffic. Arrive late for a show and you... Read More

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