NASA launches Tracking and Data Relay Satellite

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An unmanned rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Thursday to put the newest member of NASA's space communications network into orbit.

The 19-story tall Atlas 5 rocket, built and launched by United Launch Alliance, a partnership of Lockheed Martin Corp and Boeing Co, lifted off at 9:33 p.m. EST (0233 GMT Friday).

With the 3.8-ton (3,447-kg) Boeing-built Tracking and Data Relay Satellite perched on its nose, the rocket blazed through clear, star-filled skies as it headed southeast over the Atlantic Ocean toward orbit.

Nollywood Celebrities take to the street Against Domestic Violence & Jungle Justice (Pics)

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Nollywood actors and actresses, mostly from the Yoruba-speaking side of the Nigerian movie industry today marched against domestic violence and jungle justice in Nigeria. The home movie makers took school children along with them, demonstrating that children have prominence for future and should be properly treated. 

They scold parents/guardians to desist from abusing their children/wards. While calling on government to be more pro-active on policy initiation and implementation to protect women and children. The protesters condemned jungle justice, citing the case of sodomy of three women who were tortured and sodomized for allegedly stealing pepper at Ejigbo market. More pictures after the break.

Anti-gay law: See Dickson Iroegbu's Facebook message to Nigerian gays

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 Nollywood movie director, Dickson Iroegbu, who has faced gay allegations in the past, which he has vehemently denied, took to Facebook some days ago to state his thoughts on the anti-gay bill. Dickson who works for the presidency being an Executive Assistant, Creative Entertainment & Tourism is support of the bill. See his Facebook post after the break...

LASU Riot Update: University shut down indefinitely

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 Lagos State School ((LASU) has been turn off indefinitely following what the college termed'crazy protest by students '.   The college management provided the bulletin over launching the long closure, and asked all students to vacate the college premises until further notice. Exams have already been defer until further notice.   Trouble began at the School yesterday after the VC Prof. David Obafunwa declined to re-open the registration site for around 1200 students left to join up for examinations. (See the history here)

See Photo of Naomi Oni's attacker, Mary Konye

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 The woman on the remaining is Linda Konye, the jealous buddy accused of attacking Naomi Oni (pictured correct prior to the attack) with p on December 30th 2012 while concealed in a Muslim veil.
Linda was found guilty of the assault nowadays and will undoubtedly be sentenced on March 7th.

Robbers attack, left gun in Lagos church (Pictures)

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The Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Lagos, has apprehended a six-man robbery gang which allegedly attacked a church, Christ Authority and Power Evangelical Ministry, in the Ijanikin area of the state during the church’s crossover service on January 1, 2014. The suspects, Adewale Osoja, Bala Yahaya, Hasan Ado, Ahmed Boladele, Abiodun Olanrewaju and Abbey Edward, were said to have stolen the church’s offering and also robbed members of the congregation of their Ipads, phones, jewellery and other valuables.

Federal Court jails UNIZIK student for impersonating customs boss (Pictured)

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A Federal Capital Territory High Court, Gudu, Abuja, has sentenced a 24-year-old student of Industrial Engineering of the Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Bello Onimisi, to three months imprisonment.

The Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, said in an electronic mail on Wednesday that the court, presided over by Justice Adebunkola Banjoko, found Onimisi guilty on two counts of conspiracy and obtaining money under false pretence.

‘Why we hate the police’ - A soldier Opens up

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A few weeks ago, precisely in the closing weeks of 2013, a rather disturbing but not entirely surprising piece of news almost went unnoticed: A group of soldiers numbering about 100 from the 31st Artillery Brigade, Minna, Niger State had stormed a police station in the town and held the officers hostage. Their mission of course was not to pay a courtesy visit in the spirit of ‘espirit de corps. The soldiers were on a revenge mission.

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Photos: Gov. Fashola Hands over 2.68km Alaba/Cemetery Road

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…Says government is delivering on its promises as he urges proper usage, care for public infrastructure

In fulfillment of his electioneering promise and further demonstration that the present administration is spreading development round the State, Governor Babatunde Fashola (SAN) on Tuesday handed over the 2.68km Alaba/Cemetery road in the Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government , urging residents of the area not to convert the walkways to stalls in order to ensure the safety of school children.

European newborn Babies set to be Micro-chipped from May this year.

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 According to reports by TopInfoPost.Com

On May 2014, through Europe newborn children will be compelled to take in a subcutaneous RFID chip.

 Public clinics in the European Union are to be alerted. The chip in inquiry will be contributed with the report sheet on the newborn. This chip will also be an impressive GPS sensor that will task with a micro- disposable battery every 2 years in state clinics. GPS chip grants an edge of error of 5 meters, as a statement that it is excellent. It will be linked straight to a satellite, which will guide the networks. As forecasted, this chip will be essential for all kids born after May 2014 , but with a present confirmation date until December 2016.

Special Adviser Tasks NANS On Political Partisanship

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The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Information and Strategy, Mr. Lateef Raji has advised the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, and the entire students in the country to abstain from political partisanship but be firm in criticizing any anti-democratic positions and injustice in the society.

He also cautioned them to be to be wary of politicians who are skilled in making use of students as agents for social disorder and political manipulation.

Ikeja LG Educates Pupils on choosing the right Career Path

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The Ikeja Local Government Area Council has taken steps to guide youths on the right career path by offering career development services, in form of counseling, to primary schools pupils in the region in line with the vision of the State government to provide a strong foundation for academic success and a prosperous future for the youths.

Lagos PPA seeks collaboration with Bangor University

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Lagos PPA seeks collaboration with Bangor University

Lagos State Public Procurement Agency is set to collaborate with the Bangor University (formerly University of Northern Wales), United Kingdom, in the training of its procurement officers as part of efforts aimed at actualizing the implementation of the Lagos State Public Procurement Law 2011.

The General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Engr. Akin Onimole, stated this on Wednesday during the courtesy visit to the Agency by the Bangor University team led Professor Dermot Cahill, the Dean, School of Law and Director of the Institute of Competition and Procurement Studies.

Riot: Students Disrupt Exams, Stone Vice Chancellor (PHOTOS)

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Students of the Lagos State University (LASU) went on the rampage on Thursday, disrupting the university's second semester examination and destroying properties in the process.
The students had closed and halted all activities Wednesday night as they protested within and in front of the school premises, while blocking the main gate and making bonfires on the Lagos-Badagry expressway.

China introduces passport control for uploading movies for Internet users

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Chinese internet users who want to post videos on any local video sharing websites will have to register under their real names. This regulation only applies to Chinese video hosting sites. From now on, Chinese users will be asked to confirm their identity by presenting an ID card to the webpage's administration to be able to upload videos.

The new rule has been implemented to "prevent vulgar content, base art forms, exaggerated violence and sexual content in Internet video having a negative effect on society," China's State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) said on its website.

Check out Ambassador Dalhatu Tafida "Kneeling Before" President Jonathan

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Here is Ambassador Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, a man so blessed he’s been in public service for 45 years now. He’s served in all governments since President Shehu Shagari:  - He was a Commissioner for Health for 4 years and Minister of Health for 5 years. - He was a Senator for 8 years - Nigeria’s High Commissioner (Ambassador) to UK for about 6 years now.There’s nothing wrong with respecting people younger than your age, especially those who God has elevated to positions of leadership. But kneeling down?

Thousands gather at US embassy in Kiev, demand to stop financing violent clashes in city

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Several thousand demonstrators gathered around the US embassy in central Kiev demanding the American government to stop financing mass protests and clashes with the police.

"The US is behind everything that is happening in Kiev's downtown right now. The financing is coming from over there. This has to be stopped. That is what we came out here to say to the whole world: 'US - stop! US - there needs to be peace in Ukraine,'" said Ivan Protsenko, one of the demonstrators' leaders.

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School principal, 6 other gays stoned in Bauchi court

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BAUCHI — There was pandemonium at the Upper Court 4 in Anguwan Jaki, Bauchi State, yesterday, as an angry  mob almost lynched seven suspected homosexuals brought to court for trial.
One of the suspects was identified as the Principal of a Government Secondary School in the state.

The development forced security personnel at the court premises to rescue the suspects by firing gunshots in the air and using teargas to disperse the mob.
The suspects are Ibrahim Marafa, Shehu Adamu, Yusuf Adamu, Aliyu Dalhatu, Abdulmalik Tanko, Usman Sabo and Hazif Sabo Abubakar.

Union Bank building in Abuja gutted by fire, countless Naira worth of furniture was destroyed

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Union Bank building in U.T.C Area 10 in Abuja was gutted by fire today, The final floor of the 3-storey building was completely razed and the favorite Abuja furniture store, Hadar Situare was also affected in the fire. Countless Naira worth of furniture was destroyed.   The fire was eventually put out by the combined team work of the Airforce fire fighters & the Federal Fire Fighters. It took seventeen trucks of water to out the fire out. The explanation for the fire could not be ascertained.

Don't try this at Home: Slapping competition Video

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Kids, don't try this at Home: Slapping competition Video

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I Went Into Robbery Tomake money, to Pay ₦1.5M Bride Price - Suspect

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A robbery suspect, Mr Godwin Olukporibe, has confessed that he was forced to form a robbery gang when his father-in-law asked him to pay N1.5 million bride price before he could marry his pregnant girlfriend.


The suspect was arrested by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, of the Lagos State Police Command, following a tip-off that he was in a hotel with his girlfriend in Ibadan, Oyo State, western Nigeria.

Man Kills Wife Over Whatsapp Photos Images

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A 41-year-old man appeared in court yesterday facing a murder charge after he allegedly fatally assaulted his wife on New Year’s Eve accusing her of receiving a Whatsapp message accompanied by images of male s3xual organs, Zimbabwean papers report.

Thembinkosi Gumbi, who had initially pleaded guilty to charges of assault under the Domestic Violence Act, had his charge changed to murder after his wife Nyarai Moyo (28) succumbed to the assault injuries on January 5 this year.

Pics: Pres. Goodluck Jonathan, Dangote, Cobhams Asuquo storm Davos 2014

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 President Jonathan, billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote, billionaire banker Jim Ovia, former Information minister Frank Nweke Jnr, Minister of Agriculture Akin Adesina, Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala & music producer Cobhams Asuquo pictured at the opening Luncheon of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. See more photos after the break...

Ejigbo 2 Video: 12year old victim advocates death penalty for culprits.

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The next and youngest victim of the OPC people who tortured 3 peppers vendors in the Ejigbo section of Lagos for apparently taking pepper, is advocating the dealth penalty for the suspects have been caught lately, Stations TV, reports after the break.

Weird : Fisherman Catches Mysterious transparent/See-Through Fish [Photos]

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A fisherman from New Zealand was left baffled when he caught this see-through shrimp-like creature swimming near the surface of the ocean.

Stewart Fraser was fishing with sons Conaugh and Finn 43 miles north off the North Island’s Karikari Peninsula when he spotted the translucent ‘shrimp’ floating near the top of the water.

Mr Fraser said: ‘I was in two minds whether to haul it in, but curiosity got the better of me and I decided to take a closer look.
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Ladies: Wearing p*ants to bed can harm you

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Do you wear pa-nts to bed? Many women would likely answer in the affirmative. However, experts say when a woman does so on a daily basis when it’s not necessarily because she is having her period, there may be untoward side effects to it!

Physicians aver that the female genital needs to breathe in order to maintain its PH levels and prevent fungi and odour. And that’s why doctors advise going bare below when it’s bed time at the close of day.

Ukrainian army not to use force against protesters in Kiev – Defense Ministry

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The Ukrainian armed forces won’t be taking part in clashes between opposition activists and police in the centre of Kiev, a Ukrainian Defense Ministry official has announced earlier today.

“The Ukrainian army won’t be using force against the protesters. All the servicemen and equipment are stationed in sites of their permanent location,” he said.

Israel plans 261 settler properties deep in West Bank - NGO

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Israel on Wednesday moved forward with plans for 261 new homes in two settlements located deep in the occupied West Bank, the Peace Now settlement watchdog said. The plans include 256 housing units in Nofei Prat settlement, between east Jerusalem and Jericho, and another five in the sprawling Ariel settlement in the north, the group said.

"The addition of 256 housing units to the small, isolated settlement of Nofei Prat dramatically changes the settlement, expanding its size and population significantly. In fact, these planned units will nearly triple the size of Nofei Prat," Peace Now said in a statement.

EU should drop language of sanctions against Ukraine – Diplomat

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The European Union should stop speaking to Ukraine in the language of sanctions and use the language of support and political dialogue, Russia’s ambassador to the EU Vladimir Chizhov said at a press conference in Brussels on Wednesday, commenting on statements by some EU officials about sanctions against Ukraine.

Earlier Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkjavicus tweeted:

"Unrolling brutal scenario in Euromaidan calls for united reaction from EU. Calls for dialogue ineffective, time for targeted sanctions," Linkjavicus posted on his Twitter account.

Gruesome photos of Assad's mass tortures in Syria fake - Damascus

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The Syrian Justice Ministry has flatly denied Wednesday all the accusations set forward in a new report (Caution: 18+), released by CNN on Monday, suspecting the Assad regime of systematic torture and killing, including starvation, violent beatings, and strangulation of thousands of inmates and detainees in Syrian prisons. The statement described the report as "politicized and lacking in objectivity and professionalism" and undermining “the efforts to bring peace in Syria and put an end to the international sponsored terrorism in the country".

Microsoft Nigeria Staff Gets ₦39m For Unlawful Sack After S-exual Harassment

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Former Microsoft Nigeria Employee Gets N39m For Unlawful Sack After Sexual Harassment

A former Enterprise Marketing Manager of Microsoft Nigeria Limited, Mrs. Ejieke Maduka, who was sacked after she complained she was sexually harassed by her immediate boss,  has awarded the sum of N39.6 million by the National Industrial Court.

Kiev Riot: Man reported dead after falling from column in Grushevsky Street in Kiev is alive

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The man who fell from the colonnade of the Dinamo sports stadium during clashes in Grushevsky Street in Kiev, Ukraine, is alive, the espreso.tv channel reports quoting a source in a city hospital.
Earlier, Internet-based media outlets reported that an opposition supporter had died after falling from a column while trying to run away from police during Sunday clashes.  On January 19, a peaceful opposition rally went violent as some of the protesters attempted to break through police cordons stationed around government buildings. Protesters threw stones and Molotov cocktails at riot police officers. Dozens of law enforcers were hospitalized with injuries.
The situation in Kiev remains tense.

Do you work shifts or have a regular timetable?

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If you happen to work night shifts that’s really health ruining in the long term, scientists argue. This distorts biorhythms and interferes in hormone activity, body temperature and muscle functions. Better stay away from that!

Photo : Residents Stone Suspected Robbers To Death In Lagos [JUNGLE JUSTICE]

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McNeil Road: The suspects.

Two unidentified persons were stoned to death in the Sabo, Yaba area of Lagos State after being apprehended by youths for allegedly robbing a resident of his phones.

Reportedly, the alleged robbers attacked a 79-year-old man, Pa Emmanuel Thomas, in his apartment around 4am on Saturday. The elderly man said that the robbers beat up his guest and demanded that he gave them all his money.

Another set of 20 out of 24 PDP Kwara lawmakers defect to APC

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20 out of the 24 lawmakers that make up the Kwara State House of Assembly have all defected to All Progressive Congress, APC. The lawmakers who came into the house on the platform of the PDP announced their defection this morning.  Principal officers of the house including the Speaker of the House Mr Rasaq Atunwa, his deputy, Prof Yisa Mohammed were part of those that defected. The lawmakers said they decided to move to the APC due to the factions in the PDP.

Kwara State governor Abdulfatah Ahmed already defected to APC.

Check out Billionaire businessman Deinde Fernandez' lovely daughter

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 Nigerian gemstone tycoon Antonio Deinde Fernandez is indeed wealthy, he's his pesonal Island. He also owns a mansion in Larchmont, NY, a residence in Brussels, a palace in Nigeria and a German shopping château that once belonged to Napoleon Bonaparte. He has  three individual planes and is worth about $8.7 billion. And the lady above is his child, 25 year-year Abimbola Fernandez, who lately joined the music industry. She released her first single 'Let's Take It Naked', just yesterday and aspires to be the next Rihanna. 

"I think that, unfortunately, everyone’s perception of socialites has been pretty accurate so far, which is what I want to change. People think I’m exactly like Paris Hilton, that I do nothing, I don’t work for myself, I don’t make my own money, I just spend my dad’s money, and I’m a spoiled brat. I hope they’re not right.” Bim as she's called explains why she's following her passion and going into music. See more photos after the break...

10 Most Beautiful Places In The World

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Henshaw Kate narrowly escapes death -See Details

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Movie star Kate Henshaw narrowly escaped an automobile accident in Lagos yesterday after an ugly encounter with a BRT Bus, in Anthony part of the state.   The ugly scene could have resulted to a ghastly crash involving the BRT Bus and Kate's car or even for divine intervention. Kate wonders if the BRT drivers receive any driving lessons…see her tweets and fan's reaction when you continue after the break........

Famous MTN Ambassador & Comedian Hafiz Oyetoro Sakas's Dad kicked the Bucket

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The 50-year-old MTN Ambassador, Hafiz Oyetoro, also called Saka has lost his father to death.
Pa Dauda, his dad reportedly died on Saturday morning.  The deceased was laid to rest based on Islamic rites on Sunday at his country home in Koso, Iseyin, Oyo State.
May his soul rest in peace. Ase !

Se-x abuse files on 30 Chicago priests going public

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CHICAGO (AP) — Thousands of pages of documents showing how the Archdiocese of Chicago handled the se-xual abuse of children by priests will be made public Tuesday, providing the broadest look yet into the details of what the church knew and did — or didn’t do — about the scandal.

The archdiocese, one of the largest and most influential in the U.S., handed over last week more than 6,000 pages of documents to victims’ attorneys, who said they will show the archdiocese concealed abuse for decades, including moving priests to new parishes where they molested again.

Oyo Pastor Kills Friend After Accusing Him Of Stealing His Glory!

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Pastor who operates and resides in Oyo State, Pastor Adepoju who was a former pastor at The Apostolic church, TAC, Oke Afata, Gbongan in Osun State has stabbed his pastor friend to death in his home. Adepoju left Ibadan for Osun State to meet with Pastor Julius Olusoji Oguntoye in Osun State pretending to be there for a courtesy visit.

Same S-ex Marriage: Who be government teacher? By Reno Omokri

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An article written by Special Assistant to President Jonathan on New Media. Find below...

The criticism President Goodluck Jonathan has faced in some quarters for signing the Same-Se-x Marriage Prohibition Bill 2011 into law is in my opinion clearly misplaced. For one, these critics have to understand that the way and manner democracy works, at least in Nigeria, is that the Legislature makes the laws, the Executive implements it and the Judiciary interprets it. But be that as it may, in Nigeria, the President at any time is both a Head of State as well as the Head of Government, this is one reason why the President is called an Executive President. Continue...

"Nigeria set to export cars " - President Jonathan

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President Jonathan said with the new National Automotive Industry Policy introduced by his administration, the country will be exporting cars to other countries. He said this while talking to a delegation of business owners from Anambra State led by the State governor, Peter Obi, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Anti-gay bill: US threatens to sanction NIgeria

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The US has threatened to sanction Nigeria following President Jonathan’s signing of the Same-S-ex Prohibition Act 2014. The world power is threatening to scale down its support for HIV/AIDS and anti-malaria programmes in Nigeria. This was made known yesterday Jan. 20th by James Entwistle, the US Ambassador to Nigeria.

Lagos State Government move to ban smoking in public places

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The Lagos State House of Assembly yesterday January 20th passed a bill seeking to make smoking in public places illegal in the state, with first offenders having options of paying a fine of N10,000, three months in jail or both. The bill which is waiting the approval of Gov. Fashola to be signed into law prohibits residents from smoking in places such as libraries, museum, public toilets, schools, hospital, day-care centres, public transportation, restaurants among others.

My Husband Is Addicted To P*rn0graphy! Are All Married Men Like That? Pls advise

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I am a 34-year-old woman who has been married for 9 years and I’m of the opinion that my husband is addicted to looking at pornographic materials on the internet. He told me that he first did this after I gave birth to our first child and we couldn’t have se-x for a while. I’ve registered my displeasure about this but he says it arouses him and that I “benefit” from the consequent “action”! This makes me feel as if I don’t turn him on anymore. Are all men the same? Do they all like Indecency? My husband is the only man I’ve slept with, so I don’t know what other men like or do. Kindly advise.