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MIT graduate falls to his death while scaling campus dome
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A 24-year-old Nicholas Paggi a New Jersey native and a graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology- MIT, reportedly plunged to his death while climbing the Boston school’s iconic dome. , Paggi reportedly fell down several stories from the “Great Dome” while scaling the prank hot spot on Tuesday night. Paggi’s grief-stricken mum, Helga Paggi said on Thursday, that her son and a friend
"Wrap this flag around me!" Nigerian woman excited after she gained Irish citizenship
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Nigerian woman, Lola Ayetigbo is one of the 3,000 people who were sworn in as Irish citizens in a special ceremony held in Dublin’s Convention Centre on Friday, April 28. Host Ryan Tubridy helped welcome some of the newest citizens on Late Late Show on Saturday night. The chat show host met a diverse bunch hailing from all corners of the globe. Ms Ayetibo told Ryan that she came to Ireland
Photos: See what Reality star, Joseline Hernandez wore to a club in ATL
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Tamera Mowry and her husband stun at the Daytime Emmys
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Photos: Nigerian-Ghanaian immigration detainee released after 7 years in maximum-security jail in Canada
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In a forceful rebuke to Canada’s practice of indefinite immigration detention, an Ontario court on Friday, April 28th, ordered the release of Kashif Ali, a 51-year-old Nigerian-Ghanaian man who spent more than seven years in a maximum-security jail because Canada was unable to deport him. Superior Court Justice Ian Nordheimer called the lengthy detention "unacceptable" and said that it
Kylie Jenner attends rumoured bf, Travis Scott's birthday party in NYC
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Saucekid who has been MIA for a while, has been revealed to be in a US jail
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Nigerian talented rapper, Saucekid whose real name is Babalola Falemi, (he later changed his stage name to Sinzu) has been MIA for a while, for a reason. He has been in jail in the US since 2016 at Ada County Jail, a medium security prison attached to the Idaho Sheriff Department. The reason for his recent imprisonment isn't known but it could be related to the incident that occurred in
NLC cancels May Day celebration In Kogi to protest Non-Payment of salary
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The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Kogi has canceled the celebration of this year’s May Day in the state in protest over the non-payment of workers’ salaries and monthly pensions of retirees.In a statement released on Sunday in Lokoja, (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) said the decision was taken in solidarity with the affected workers and pensioners. The statement was jointly signed
Photo: 50-year-old photographer dies in Ibadan after alleged police brutality
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A 50-year-old photographer died in Ibadan, after he was allegedly tortured by some men of the Oyo State Special Anti-Robbery Squad at their Dugbe Headquarters. According to family sources, friends and neighbours, the man was arrested on Friday, April 21, alongside four others during a raid at a spot for allegedly smoking Indian hemp. Samson Akindele, Head of News at Fresh 105.9 FM, Ibadan,
Domestic violence victim shares daily photos of her bruised face as she recovers to inspire others
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41-year-old Caroline Way is a victim of domestic violence and narrowly escaped being killed by her boyfriend, Deke Orris, 39. As she recovers from the final injury he inflicted on her, Caroline, from Axbridge, Somerset , is sharing photos of her bruised face every day in the hopes of inspiring other victims of domestic violence. The attack, which happened three years ago, was the last of so
Pregnant Beyonce and Jay Z share tender moments at basketball game
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We distributed 7 million condoms to Abuja residents in 2016 - FACA
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Agency for Control of HIV/AIDS (FACA) said it distributed seven million condoms to FCT residents in 2016, to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. In a recent interview with NAN, the Project Manager of the agency, Dr Uche Okoro said that beneficiaries consisted of those vulnerable to the condition like commercial sex workers and homosexuals. He further said that
"Pounded yam, eba, egusi are the secrets to my success" - Boxer, Anthony Joshua
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In a trending video clip from Anthony Joshua's interview with Nigerian International Sports Journalist, Oma Akatugba, the British boxer of Nigerian Ancestry (pictured with his mother) revealed that he speaks Yoruba a little and dishes like Pounded yam, Eba and Egusi soup are the secrets to his success. Watch the video after the cut... "Pounded yam, Eba, Egusi are the secrets of my
Photos: Final year student creates bronze bust sculpture of the Ooni of Ife for his project
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A bust is a sculpted or cast representation of the upper part of the human figure, depicting a person's head and neck, and a variable portion of the chest and shoulders. According to Raymond, @Okizle on twitter, his cousin is creating a bust sculpture of the Ooni of Ife in Bronze, for his final year project. Looks good so far. More photos after the cut...
Beyonce praises her mum for raising almost $1millon for youth mentorship programs
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Singer, Beyoncé, her husband, Jay Z, her sister Solange, former Destiny Child members- Kelly Rowland and Michelle, EJ Johnson, his father Magic Johnson, mum Cookie Johnson and a host of other celebrities were some of the attendees at the Inaugural Wearable Art Gala in support of WACO Theater Center💙. Beyoncé shared the photo above to appreciate her mum's efforts to raise money for mentorship
Photo: President Buhari's lovely daughter and her friends at a wedding in Kaduna
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Photos: Man U players wear black armbands during today's game in honor of fans who died in Calabar
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As reported earlier, players for English premiership side, Manchester United were to wear black armbands during their match with Swansea City today. This was to mourn the football fans who died in Calabar last week when they got electrocuted while watching a match between Manchester United and Anderlecht at a viewing center. See more photos after the cut....
Mariah Carey celebrates her twin children as they turn 6 years old
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Photos: Giant whale butchered in Akassa, Bayelsa State
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Photos shared on Facebook showed residents of Akassa, Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State butchering a huge whale for food. The photos showed a large crowd, including men, women and children at the river cutting the whale into several pieces. It is not clear if the animal washed up half alive or dead. "The whale crash landed in Aassa, Brass LGA, Bayelsa State and became delicious
Tyson Fury accepts Anthony Joshua's challenge
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Saturday night, Nigerian born British boxer, Anthony Joshua defeated Wladimir Klitschko in the 11th round in a world heavyweight bout. After the match, Joshua during his speech said: 'Tyson Fury where you at, baby? I love fighting. Tyson Fury, I know he's been talking, I want to give 90,000 a chance to see us, I just want to fight." Tyson responded swiftly on Twitter by tweeting: '
When your Taxi Driver sends you a romantic/appreciative text
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Photos: Kylie Jenner wraps her arm around rapper Travis Scott' waist as they step out together!
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19-year-old Reality TV star, Kylie Jenner and 25-year-old rapper, Travis Scott have further fueled romance rumors after they were spotted together on Saturday. Kylie wrapped her arm around Travis' waist while he placed his arm around her shoulders, as they walked across a parking lot at Bentley University in Boston.
Ex-beauty queen Anna Banner, her daughter & mother pictured at the beach
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Photos: 'Water dripping, abnormal noises' - Passenger on a flight from Abuja shares her experience
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According to @ChiomaChuka. this happened inside a Dana Air flight from Abuja. "At least 5 spots like this where for whatever reason, water was dripping. Loud, abnormal noises too. The noise was loud, so bad they shared ear muffs around my seat area. Endured this for the entire flight," she said. "So scary. Who vets our planes?," she also asked.
Governor Rochas Okorocha appoints Uriel Oputa as ambassador of Imo State Carnival
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Former Big Brother Naija housemate and Imo Stage indigene, Uriel Ngozi Oputa has been appointed as the ambassador of Imo State Carnival by the governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha. The governor made the announcement during his speech at the homecoming party of the ex-BBN housemate in Imo State yesterday. Watch the announcement after the cut... #Repost @govtybaba ・・・ The Governor
US and N. Korea tension could lead to conflict that wipes out "large part of humanity" - Pope Francis
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Pope Francis who is currently on a visit to Egypt has said he worries that the rising tensions between the United States and North Korea could lead to a wide military conflict that would wipe out a "large part of humanity." He called for renewed diplomacy using third-party intermediaries and for the United Nations to take a lead role in de-escalating tensions. He said, 'the
Efe looks dapper as he graces the cover of Guardian Life Magazine
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Photos: Overweight Thai monkey checked into boot camp to get treatment for obesity
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An obese monkey in Bangkok, Thailand has been checked into the primate equivalent of boot camp to help him lose some weight. The 20-year-old long-tailed macaque named "Uncle Fatty" has become quite popular among tourists in Bang Thian district, who have been feeding him everything from melons to milkshakes to noodles day in and day out. After seeing the pictures posted online, primate
#justiceforkhadijahbashir - Alleged child rapist hires 10 lawyers to defend him in court in Kano
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Khadija Bashir, an 8-months-old baby was raped when she was 6 months old. According to reports, her rapist is the husband of her mother's childless friend/neighbour. The couple planned and raped the child because they were allegedly told that was the way they would get their own kids. The highly traumatized baby has now had surgeries because of the injuries she sustained during the rape
Police arrests former Jigawa state governor, Sule Lamido
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The Police in Kano state have arrested the former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido. According to reports, Lamido, who was governor from 2007 to 2011, was arrested for allegedly inciting his supporters to stop the conduct of local government elections being organised by the current governor, Muhammad Badaru. Lamido was arrested this morning at his home in Sharada and was taken to the Zone
'Kemen has called me over 15 times but I'm not ready to talk to him - TBoss speaks on Kemen, AY's joke & Abati's controversial article
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BBNaija's third runner up, Tokunbo Idowu aka TBoss was a guest on Rubbing Minds this afternoon and she spoke on some of the controversies surrounding her, her fellow housemate Kemen, AY the comedian's joke about her and Kemen and Reuben Abati's article. During the interview, Tboss disclosed that Kemen has tried calling her over 15 times since she returned to Nigeria but she isn't ready to
Mortuary attendant shares on-the-job selfies taken with dead bodies (graphic)
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An Enugu-based mortuary attendant has shared photos of himself taken while he carried of his duties of attending to the corpses and the photos are fast becoming viral. Val Don-Zima, as he is called on Facebook shared the photos with the caption: "Caring (sic) out some experiment." Internet users have reacted in different ways to the photos. Some are against him sharing such photos while
Curtin University: Applications are currently on going for the July 2017 academic intake..
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Curtin University is an innovative, global University known for its high impact research, strong industry partnerships and commitment to preparing students for jobs of the future… At Curtin University we are constantly evolving to make tomorrow better. We are ranked Second in the world for Engineering (Mineral and Mining) according to QS ranking of world Universities by subject March 2017.
Is there any couple or family out there who think their story will be great for reality TV?
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Linda Ikeji TV is looking for content to launch our TV channel, both online, satellite and terrestial. And one of the shows we want to do is reality TV with real people. If there are any couples or families who think that their story will be great for Television and don't mind showing their lives on TV for the world to see, please contact theo@lindaikejimedia.com so we can schedule a meeting.
World Earth Day: Visionscape’s exemplary vision for the earth by Awodare Awofisayo
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Hitherto , April 22nd of every year meant nothing especial to me apart from being the birthday of three members of my extended family . Last Saturday, April 22nd, 2017 took on a more significant importance with an event I chanced on. Around 10.30am on the fateful day, I was just driving from Falomo towards Lekki via the iconic link bridge when I saw a group of people decked in green and white
Pres Buhari is healthy enough to run for a second term- Rotimi Amaechi
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Minister of Transport and former Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi says President Buhari is healthy enough to run for a second term in office come 2019. Amaechi said this while responding to questions in a recent interview with Channels TV. “If you look at the president since he came to the country, you will see there is a huge improvement. He’s regaining his weight. This is a 74-year old
Who rocked the pineapple headpiece better? Bilionaire wife, Nkiru Anumudu or fashion designer Ugonna Omeruo
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Mercy Aigbe is fresh faced in new photo as it emerges that Lagos state govt could prosecute her husband for wife batterye
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The attack on Mercy Aigbe took place on Easter Sunday so she has had time to heal. And according to new reports, Lagos state government might prosecute the actress' husband Lanre Gentry after she dragged him to the Lagos Ministry of Women Affairs for the alleged battery. The state agency responsible for domestic violence has begun investigation into the matter... “The case is with us. It was
Shade Okoya is gorgeous in new photos taken to celebrate her 40th birthday
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Chima Anyaso shares cute family photos as his son goes to church
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Popular Lagos-based business man, Chima Anyaso, and his wife, Adanna, dedicated their son in church today. The little boy, who has been named Prince Arthur-Paul Chimeguzola Anyaso, looked adorable as he was flanked by his doting parents. Zola, as the little boy is fondly called, is the second child of Chima and Adanna. He was born on the 7th of February this year. Their first is a
Photos: Osinbajo, Dogara attend Pres Buhari's PA's wedding in Kaduna
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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, Kaduna state governor Nasir El-Rufai were among the dignitaries that attended the wedding of President Buhari's personal assistant, Tunde Sabiu, to Fatima in Kaduna on Saturday, April 29th. Congrats to them. See more photos from the wedding ceremony after the cut..