Application for the 2013 Miss Nigeria beauty pageant now open!!!

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Are you a young Nigerian woman?  Are you aged between 18 and 26?  Are you confident , 5ft 7inches and above? Do you speak fluent English? Can you be a positive role model for other young women? Do you have an interest in working with charities? Are you ambitious and compassionate?

Ndokwa people visit Enebeli Elebuwa in India

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Members of the Ndokwa community of Delta State who live in New Delhi paid actor Enebeli Elebuwa a courtesy visit yesterday in a hospital in India where he is currently receiving treatment. Enebeli, who is from that community, is receiving treatment in India thanks to the Delta State Government.

Nollywood actor, Peter Eneh is dead!

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Nollywood actor, Peter Eneh is dead!
He Lost A Battle To Leg's Infection Minutes Ago At Enugu Hospital!

London Court Freezes Ubah’s Assets Worldwide

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A London High Court of Justice, Queen’s Bench Division, has placed a worldwide order (mareva injunction) against the assets of Mr. Ifeanyi Ubah and his company, Capital Oil and Gas Industries Limited.

This is just as the feud between Ubah and the Chairman of Coscharis, Mr. Cosmos Maduka, has taken a new twist as the Capital Oil boss Wednesday  sent a petition to the Inspector-General of Police (IG), Mohammed Abubakar, alleging threats to his life. He demanded the arrest of Maduka over the alleged threat.

The order by the UK court, which was granted sequel to an application by Access Bank Plc, is aimed at preserving the assets of the respondents pending the determination of the suit brought before it by the bank.

The bank had alleged that Ubah and his company had fraudulently diverted the petroleum products it financed under the joint venture agreement between Capital Oil and Coscharis Motors Limited. Also restrained alongside Ubah and Capital Oil and Gas Industries Limited, are Rofos Navigation Limited, Xifias Navigation Limited, Heli Navigation Limited and Tutbury Maritime Limited.

Jose Mujica: The world's 'poorest' president

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It's a common grumble that politicians' lifestyles are far removed from those of their electorate. Not so in Uruguay. Meet the president - who lives on a ramshackle farm and gives away most of his pay.(BBC)

Banks To Commence Bio-Metric Data Capture For Customers

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LAGOS – Nigerian banks under the auspices of the bankers committee will soon commence a bio-metric data capture for all customers in the banking sector. Managing Director of the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, Mr. Umaru Ibrahim, disclosed this yesterday at the ongoing seminar for finance journalists in Dutse, Jigawa state capital.

Governor Of Niger State Celebrates Birthday Inside Private Jet

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Niger state governor, Gov. Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu celebrated his birthday aboard a private jet yesterday.
It is estimated that over 65 private jets in Nigeria, but less than 20 commercial air crafts (out of which less than 15 are operational) to carry 160 million Nigerians!!! What is it with this private jet effizy sweeping across Nigeria? When people say this government is clueless, it looks like an insult but it is gradually becoming a FACT!

Nigeria 2nd Most Corrupt Nation —Gallup Poll

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The perception of Nigeria’s government seems to have crashed further, with most Nigerians rating their country’s leadership as the second most corrupt in the world, a Gallup poll just made public has revealed.
Gallup, in its first-ever report on “Global States of Mind: New Metrics for World Leaders.”, said 94 percent of Nigerians believe there is widespread corruption in government.

A Leader Wants Inter-Tribal Marriages Among NYSC Members

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Abuja -The Ardo Fulani of Suleja, Alhaji Gidado Ibrahim, on Wednesday called for inter-tribal marriages among youth corps members to foster unity among Nigerians. Ibrahim made the call in an interview when he visited the NYSC 2012 batch C corps members posted to Abuja at the FCT Orientation Camp, Kubwa.

Video-Photos: Popular Gospel Artist, Mayowa Ajayi, MAIOJOE Arrested For Fraud In The UK

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A gospel singer who pretended to be an American fighter pilot, an oil executive and widower to con women out of more than £120,000 has been jailed today. Oluwamayola Ajayi, 31, of Sherman Gardens, Chadwell Heath, used dating website Match.com to ensnare four women using different names and identities.

Photos: Fuel Scarcity Throttles Abuja Residents, Businesses; Government Silent

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The acute shortage of petrol in Abuja and the surrounding areas has left many residents stranded and frustrated, with long queues of vehicles in filling stations across the city.Motorists unable to get fuel are often left with no option than to sleep at the petrol stations, and commercial transporters have abruptly increased fares, inflicting a heavier burden on innocent passengers.

RIVERSIDE: Nigerian teen getting new arms after attack

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Video: US Hospital Gives Nigerian Amputee New Limbs, Free

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“After a madman hacked off both her hands two years ago, 17-year-old Ruth Idowu prayed to Jesus for new ones.The faith of the shy Nigerian teenager and the kindness of strangers – who are now dear friends — have prevailed.

Husband Catches Wife Having Séx With 16-Year-Old Student

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A suspicious husband used the GPS capability on his wife’s cellphone to find the 38-year-old teacher having séx with a 16-year-old boy. Amie Neely now faces a felony séxual assault charge after being arrested by Port St. Lucie, Fla. police early Sunday morning, according to TC Palm. WPBF reports that the boy was an exchange student living with Neely and her husband at the time of the alleged assault. There is also another exchange student still taking up residence there, according to the station.

PHOTOS: Gov. Oshiomole Sworn In For Second Term As Governor of Edo State

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Gov inspects the guard of honour mounted by the Government House Quarter Guard on his return to the Government House after his swearing-in for a second term in Monday

Power-drunk Lagos CP walks out PUNCH Reporter

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Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Umar Manko, on Tuesday ordered a correspondent of The PUNCH, Kunle Falayi, out of the premises of the police command headquarters, Ikeja.
Manko said a story published on Tuesday titled, ‘Guard shot by policemen in critical condition’ was an attack on the integrity of the police.

North Demands Death Penalty For Corruption

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Ahead of Thursday’s zonal constitutional conferences, foremost northern political group, the Arewa Consultative Forum, has recommended capital punishment for corruption. At present, China is the only notable country where corruption attracts capital punishment.In its proposal submitted to the National Assembly, a copy of which was obtained by one our correspondents in Kaduna on Tuesday, the ACF rued the destructive impact of corruption on the country and said that anybody found guilty of corruption should be killed.

Policemen Tortured, Shot Me Within Lagos Police HQ –Mechanic

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A 30-year-old mechanic, Oladele Adebanjo, has accused the policemen attached to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Lagos State Police Command of torturing and shooting him while he was in detention.
Adebanjo said he spent seven days in the SARS custody at the police command headquarters in Ikeja, over false allegations that he stole a commercial bus.

French Police Detain Nigerian Private Jet Carrying President Jonathan's Front Man

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SaharaReporters has learnt that French law enforcement officers detained a private jet conveying a Nigerian businessman, Jide Omokore, in Paris. Mr. Omokore is one of President Goodluck Jonathan’s closest business associates.The Abuja-bound plane had arrived in Paris from Monaco. A French police source who spoke to our correspondent on condition of anonymity disclosed that the plane was detained for two days.

Video: Sexy HOT White Girl Makes Video In Her Bedroom Begging WIZKID For A Date.

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