Man kills his mum two days after serving 30-year murder prison sentence

Two days after completing a 30-year prison sentence for a 1984 murder conviction, a New Jersey man allegedly killed his 64-year-old mother. On Wednesday, Steven Pratt, 47, pleaded guilty to manslaughter, admitting his role in his mother’s beating death, police say. A statement from prosecutors obtained by PEOPLE confirms Pratt, an Atlantic City resident who […]

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David Mark declared winner of Benue South Senatorial re-run election

Former Nigerian Senate President, Mr. David Mark, has been declared winner of yesterday’s re-run election in Benue South Senatorial District of Benue State. Mark was declared winner of the closely contested election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), reports from the area said. Earlier reports had indicated that Mark, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), took an […]

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Married Nigerian woman dies while secretly working as a prostitute in Scotland (Photo)

A prostitute found dead in a hotel room in Aberdeen, Scotland, has been revealed to be a married Nigerian woman who made everybody, including her husband, to believe that she made a living by selling hair extensions. Rather than the picture she painted, the mother of one met a violent death when she left her […]

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International footballer, Samuel Eto’o stops explosive ‘revenge porn’ book written by former mistress being sold in France

Former Chelsea football star Samuel Eto’o has managed to stop an explosive kiss and tell ‘Revenge Porn’ book written by his former mistress being sold in France. The 34-year-old married father of four is furious that Nathalie Koah, 24, has decided to go public about their passionate seven year affair. She has insisted that she […]

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Nigerian man kills his Nigerian girlfriend, then himself in the United States (Photo)

49 year old Nigerian man, Muhammadu Igomigoh, a security guard, shot his Nigerian girlfriend, 44 year old Nnenna Ogbonna, a licensed nurse and then killed himself during an argument at their home in Middle River, Baltimore USA on Tuesday February 16. According to police report, Igomigoh and Nnenna had two children together but no longer […]

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Ooni of Ife sworn in as the Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka as he attends its 45th convocation ceremony (Photos)

Ooni of Ife, Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja ll, who was appointed as the new Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), by President Buhari, was present at the Tertiary Institution’s 45th convocation ceremony and was also officially sworn in as the new chancellor. LIB

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Lawyers show solidarity with EFCC, promise to fight anti-graft battle obstacles

Lawyers stormed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) office some days ago to defend the integrity of their trade and support the anti-graft agency’s battle against corruption.The group of “Concerned Lawyers” described as embarrassing, actions of some legal practitioners which seem to be hindering the fight against corruption.The lawyers, who were led to the agency’s Lagos […]

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Reasons why corruption thrives in Nigeria and how to curb it, By Adewale Adeoye

Evil (corruption) thrives in Nigeria simply because there is a positive reward attached to it; often there are no effective sanctions and it has become profitable to be corrupt. All over the world, no human being will be less corrupt when s(he) realises that corruption has no negative penalty strings attached, that is why there […]

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15-year-old son of late Obi Ofulue installed King of Ubulu-Uku

A new Obi (King), Chukwuka Noah Akaeze I, has been presented to the people of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State. Obi Akaeze I succeeded his father, late Obi Akaeze Edward Ofulue III who was kidnapped and subsequently murdered last month by gun­men. The presentation of the 15-year-old King fol­lowed […]

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I spent Valentine’s day in church –DG NTDC, Sally Mbanefo

Sally is a 1986 Law gradu­ate of the University of Lagos. She has 25 years corporate, professional experience in banking, manufacturing, oil and gas sectors. Sally also had a stint with the private and social entrepreneurial practice. In 2013, she was appointed Director General of Nigerian Tourism Development Corpo­ration (NTDC). Sally is pas­sionate about charity […]

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Instagram Photos land music star, 50 Cent back in court on bankruptcy (Photos)

Rapper Curtis James Jackson III, best known as 50 Cent, has been ordered back to bankruptcy court after posting pictures of himself with wads of $100 bills on Instagram. In one photo, he posted himself sitting next to wads of cash that had been arranged to spell out the word “broke.” Jackson filed for bankruptcy last […]

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Ugandan presidential election marred with violence (Photos)

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s security forces used strong-arm tactics as vote counting got under way in the country’s election yesterday- arresting the main opposition candidate, beating protesters and firing tear gas and stun grenades at them in the capital. The United States, which gives financial support to Uganda and helps train its military, was among […]

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Meet boxing champion, Floyd Mayweather’s 19-year-old new boo, Ramarni Ball (Photos)

Success is always with many friends as one can see this multi-millionaire boxer with women around the world falling at his feet. But Floyd Mayweather appears to have fallen for a £6.50-an-hour New Look shop worker from the West Midlands.The 38-year-old, who earned £200million last year alone, is said to be dating 19-year-old Ramarni Ball, […]

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Media and entertainment mogul, Ben Murray-Bruce celebrates his 60th birthday (Photos)

It went down for real yesterday, Friday February 19 at Eko Hotel Lagos where media and entertainment mogul, Ben Murray-Bruce celebrated his 60th birthday party. Guests at the party included former Cross Rivers state governor Donald Duke and his wife Onari, former EFCC boss Nuhu Ribadu, Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, Dele Momodu, Reno Omokri, D’banj, Omowunmi […]

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Governor el-Rufa’i’s aide threatens to sue Senator Shehu Sani over land tussle

Mr Uba Sani, Special Adviser to Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, has said that he will sue the Senator representing Kaduna Central, Comrade Shehu Sani, for defamation over a land grab case instituted against him (Mr Uba Sani). He issued the threat yesterday after a Kaduna Magistrate Court dismissed the case instituted against […]

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70 children killed by strange illness in a Lagos community

Residents of Otodogame community in Eti-Osa, Lagos State, have been thrown into mourning following the mysterious death of their children. Investigation reveals that children between the ages of 2-8 years in Otodogame, a slum community, are dying in their numbers following an outbreak of a strange epidemic. According to the residents, about 70 children have […]

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13 million Nigerian children suffering from chronic malnutrition -UNICEF

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) says over 13 million children are suffering from chronic malnutrition in Nigeria out of which 300,000 could die. Addressing a gathering in Abuja, UNICEF Chief Nutritionist in Nigeria, Arjan de Wagt, said that 300,000 children would die in 2016 alone if they were not treated. Severe Acute […]

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