Actress Nkiru Sylvanus Is Removed from Governor Rochas Okorocha’s Cabinet

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Rochas Ewelle Okorocha, the governor of Imo State has finally sacked Nollywood actress Nkiru Sylvanus from his cabinet. The actress was sacked by the governor on Thursday at the state executive council meeting held in the state capital.  The light-skinned ‘cry cry’ actress wasn’t the only sacked aide of the governor as all others too were removed from office, including the state commissioners.  Nkiru served as a Special Assistant to the governor. She was first given the mandate to oversee matters concerning Imo indegenes in Lagos State before her redeployment to Owerri, which is the state capital. Her appointment received criticism as some people alleged that she was appointed to give the governor a ‘special service’. The actress is not an Imo state native; she is originally from Abia state.

ASUU vows to get rid of slavery in Education field

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the weekend reiterated its determination to rescue the nation’s education sector from the enslavement of the political class.  The National Convener, ASUU Committee on Human Rights, Dr. Sola Olorunyomi, spoke while participating on a radio programmme in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

He said the Federal Government and the political class had conspired to under-develop Nigeria by refusing to fund education.

It will be recalled that ASUU has been on strike for the past three weeks over the non-implementation of the 2009 agreement it signed with the Federal Government aimed at revitalising the ailing university education.

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"I was raped in Dubai, now I face prison sentence" - Norwegian woman

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Norwegian interior designer Marte Deborah Dalelv has spoken out after being handed a 16-month prison sentence in Dubai -- after she went to police to report she had been raped by a colleague. 

The 24-year-old was convicted and sentenced on charges of having unlawful se-x, making a false statement and illegal consumption of alcohol.

Her story is dominating the headlines in Norway, and has raised serious questions over the way women who allege se-xual assault are treated in the United Arab Emirates.

Dalelv, who had been working at an interior design firm in Qatar since September 2011, told CNN on Saturday how a work trip to Dubai in March with three colleagues turned into a nightmare.

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Earthquake hits China, 20 people Dead, almost 300 injured after

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At least 20 people have been killed and almost 300 injured after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit the northwest central Gansu province of China. The death toll is expected to rise as authorities continue the search for possible victims.

All the casualties so far have been confirmed in Gansu province, according to the local government.

The quake hit near the city of Dingxi in Gansu province, one of the least populated in the whole country. However, the Dingxi area has a great concentration of farms and towns. The earthquake was also felt in neighboring cities of Longnan, Tianshui, and the provincial capital city of Lanzhou.

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'Dame Patience, our president’s darling wife' - an opinion By Reuben Abati In 2010 (Must Read)

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Culled from Sahara REporters 

I am sure you all know that before Reuben Abati became President Jonathan's Special Adviser on Media and Publicity in 2011, he was a newspaper columnist and the chairman of the editorial board of the Guardian Newspaper (2001 to 2011). Well, here's a 2010 article he wrote about the wife of his current boss...Dame Patience Jonathan, before his appointment. Very interesting read.

Democracy is readily associated with freedom: the freedom to be free in many respects and increasingly in Nigeria, many of our compatriots, particularly persons in positions of privilege and authority confuse this with the right to be disagreeable. The sober truth is that democracy is about rights and responsibilities, a democratic dispensation therefore cannot be a licence for disagreeable conduct as a norm; just as the possession of power in any form does not guarantee the right to be reckless or to ignore the etiquette required of office holders. Anyone in the corridors of power, either by chance or right, or appointment, is expected to behave decorously.

Dame Patience Jonathan, as she is now referred to, our President’s wife, failed the test this week in Okrika, Rivers State.

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Abike Dabiri-Erewa shares her deepest thoughts on the child bride issue

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I ran to God when I was named Head of State – Gowon

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Former Head of State, General (Dr.) Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has revealed that when it became inevitable that he would become the Head of State of Nigeria, after the 1966 counter- coup, the first thing he did was to send everybody around him away, lock himself up and go on his knees to pray fervently for God’s divine grace to rule.

The ex-head of state and convener of Pray Nigeria Group and patron of Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN), made the disclosure in a brief remark on the topic, “Individual Accountability in Service,” adopted for the 9th annual luncheon of the special members forum of the BSN, at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos, last week.

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"How I beheaded 100 men, pounded 27 babies & slept with my mother" - Shina Rambo

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When I read this, to say I was shocked would be an understatement. I found it almost unbelievable.. I.e,...I couldn't believe he actually did all these things... but who am I to judge?

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"How I beheaded 100 men, pounded 27 babies & slept with my mother" - Shina Rambo

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When I read this, to say I was shocked would be an understatement. I found it almost unbelievable.. I.e,...I couldn't believe he actually did all these things... but who am I to judge?

It was a beautiful Saturday morning, I was garbed in a pair of jeans, on a pair of Timberland boots, a military sweat shirt, and my JackMoody denim jacket. I had been attacked by men of the underworld the night before whilst we were on production, at the office. So I slung my black Ted Baker satchel across my right shoulder, armed with my camera, my midget, and some other small gizmos.I was more determined, to embark on this adventure, than ever before.

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Senator Ahmed Yerima Replies His Critics. Says nothing wrong in early marriage

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Serving senator and former governor of Zamfara State, Ahmed Sani Yerima, yesterday amplified his support for early marriage when he stated that he could give out his six-year-old daughter in marriage, if need be.

Yerima had on Tuesday successfully prevented an amendment to the second part of Section 22 of the constitution by the Senate, which dwells on affirming someone as of age once the person is married, though the person could be lower than 18 years in age.

Yerima, who came under attacks in 2011 for allegedly getting married to a 13-yearold girl, yesterday replied his critics who have been lampooning him for promoting marriage for the under-age.

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We've stopped having $-èx - PLS HELP

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Most relationships go through phases where one or both partners have gone off s-èx, but there is no reason to think that the passion has gone forever. Once a pattern is established of having s-èx infrequently, or not at all, it can be hard to get back to a regular and satisfying love life but taking time to understand why you feel less like making love can hep you get your s-èx life back to how you want it.

Apart from simply getting bored with s-èx or losing the habit of making love, many practical factors can affect your feelings: illness, stress, over-tiredness, children who wake in the night or want to sleep in your bed. If you can identify with any of these, you will need to tackle the root cause before you can work on improving your s-èx life.

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3 in 1 Trouble: Pastor Injured in auto-crash, leg amputated, detained over N1.5m hospital bill

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WHEN Rev  Elijah Esei left Lagos for Ebonyi State on 2 July, 2012  to accord his late mother a befitting burial, little did he know that he may end up at the Accident and Emergency Ward of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital {UBTH).

The 38-year-old cleric, who hails from Ezi-Edda Etiti community, in Afikpo South Local Government of Ebonyi State and head of THE HOPE OF FAITH MISSION based in Lagos,  had traveled with one of the vehicles allegedly belonging to Okeyson Investment Services Ltd. Shortly before Okada, near Benin-City, the vehicle was said to have been  involved in an accident.

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The 6 things he’s hoping you’ll do the first time you have $-éx

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Treat it light-heartedly, don’t make a big deal and let him know it’s normal and you understand, and you’re set for open, honest, communicative s-éx.

Another week and another study (this one about sliders Vs deciders) about how likely we are NOT to survive the distance with our current partners.  Which is utterly depressing in a glass-half-empty way.

Look at it with glass-half-full eyes, however, and it also means you get the chance to go through that delicious falling in love stage again…and have first time s-éx.

What’s changed from the last time you were single?

For those who are embarking on a s-éxy, new relationship and eager to make a good first impression, here’s what men tell me your new lover’s hoping for.

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Meet the World’s Oldest Mother, Who Gave Birth at Almost 70 (PHOTOS)

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When Rajo Devi Lohan made headlines around the world by becoming the world's oldest first-time mother, critics said she was putting her health at risk and condemning her daughter to the agony of losing her parents at a young age.

She gave birth, following controversial IVF treatment, at the age of 69, then nearly died from complications with the delivery.  But now, five years later, the 74-year-old says having her daughter, Naveen, has made her stronger and helped her live longer.

Following her bout of ill health, the frail mother believes her desire of seeing her little one marry is giving her the strength to fight on and live to see the special day.

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FG recruits 500 engineers for new power plants – Gov. Fayemi

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Abuja –  The Federal Government says it has begun the recruitment of 500 qualified engineers for the effective running of the nation’s 10 new power plants.

Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti made this known to State House correspondents after a meeting of the Board of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) presided over by Vice President Namadi Sambo in Abuja on Friday.

Fayemi, who is also a member of the board, said the exercise was meant to address the critical challenge of lack of skilled manpower in the nation’s power sector.

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"A nation of perverts and paedophiles" - Femi Fani Kayode

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The Nigerian Senate includes some of the brightest minds in our country many of whom are friends of mine and most of whom have been in active politics for many years.

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FA: "A nation of perverts and paedophiles" - Femi Fani Kayode

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They have my respect. However what transpired in the Senate chamber a few days ago was a great cause for concern for not just me but millions of Nigerians from all over the world. How an innocent and seemingly uninteresting, uninspiring and unimportant debate about when and at what age a Nigerian citizen could legitimately and lawfully renounce his or her citizenship turned into a referendum on paedophilia and child marriage I dont know. Yet sadly that is precisely what happened and ever since then the nation has been on fire. 

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See The list of the Senators who voted marriage for underage girls

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Below is the list of the Nigeria Senators who voted for underage marriage in Nigeria...             
1. Sen. Abdulmumin M. Hassan (Jigawa South West, PDP)
2. Sen. Abdullahi Danladi (Jigawa North West, PDP)
3. Sen. Adamu Abdullahi (Nasarawa West, PDP)
4. Sen. Ahmed Barata (Adamawa South, PDP)
5. Sen. Akinyelure Ayo (Ondo Central, Labour Party)
6. Sen. Alkali Saidu A. (Gombe North, PDP)
7. Sen. Bagudu Abubakar A. (Kebbi Central, PDP)
8. Sen. Dahiru Umaru (Sokoto South, PDP)
9. Sen. Galaudu Isa (Kebbi North, PDP)
10. Sen. Garba Gamawa (Bauchi North, PDP)

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GRA-PHIC PHOTOS: Woman Smashes Her Head Through the Car Windscreen & Survives

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A Chinese woman miraculously survived a car crash which saw her head smash through the windscreen and become wedged in the hole.

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GRA-PHIC PHOTOS: Woman Smashes Her Head Through the Car Windscreen & Survives

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The unnamed woman was a passenger in the car when it hit the back of a truck in southern China's Guanxi province. The force caused the woman, who wasn't wearing a seat belt at the time, to fly forward into the windscreen.

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