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Sunday, November 17, 2013
‘This is My Story’: Forced bride of Boko Haram terrorists
(Reuters) – In the gloom of a hilltop cave in Nigeria where she was held captive, Hajja had a knife pressed to her throat by a man who gave her a choice – convert to Islam or die.
Two gunmen from Boko Haram had seized the Christian teenager in July as she picked corn near her village in the Gwoza hills, a remote part of northeastern Nigeria where a six-month-old government offensive is struggling to contain an insurgency by the al Qaeda-linked Islamist group.
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Natural Healing Foods that are good for weight loss, Boost Metabolism
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Healing foods are naturally cleansing which is the key to effortless weight loss. Excess weight is the result of sluggish digestion, poor hydration, and buildup of toxins. If you’re not digesting your foods efficiently, drinking pure water, or eliminating waste on a regular basis, your body will store fat as a protective mechanism to keep your vital internal organs from being damaged by this buildup of toxins.
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French Hostage Held by Boko Haram/Ansaru Escapes.
A French engineer who had been held hostage by Islamist militants in northern Nigeria for almost a year has escaped his jailers, President Francois Hollande said on Sunday.
Continue"This man showed exceptional courage. At the risk of his life, he took advantage of an opportunity and then, in conditions worthy of an adventure novel, he managed to free himself," Hollande told reporters in Israel, where he is on a state visit.
Senator Ngige, APC Pulls Out Of Election Rerun
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The Mess that transpires In Lagos Night Clubs
Activities at Lagos night clubs and bars in some parts of Lagos State have
positive and negative influences. Lagos does not lag behind when it
comes to grandiose shows. Some people would even prefer to drum home
this fact by using the slogan, ‘Eko for show’, a catchphrase for Lagos’
high-flying status.
"At night clubs, one can socialise and get useful business connections. On the negative, they can promote extreme indulgence in alcoholism and sexual escapades. There is a tendency for one to consume more alcoholic drinks than required. Commercial sex workers also loiter around such places. Someone who lacks self control may be tempted to want to have a feel of anyone of them."Continue ...
Anambra: INEC disappoints voters in rescheduled election.
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| waiting for voting to start at Obosi on Sunday |
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Anambra poll a mockery of democracy, says Ngige
Senator Chris Ngige, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress has indicated that his party will challenge the outcome of the Anambra State governorship elections at the election petition tribunal.
He described the election yesterday as a mockery of democracy.
ContinueAsuu Strike : Dons look beyond new ASUU/FG agreement
Some educationists say that the new agreement reached by the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) may be the end of all strike actions by the union, writes
ARUKAINO UMUKORO
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Famous 90s Celeb Father U Turn dies at 36 (R.I.P)
Sad news! One of Nigeria's most popular 90s musicians Olufemi Mayomi, aka Father U Turn, is dead
The dancehall artiste who rose from poverty as an orphan, to build a successful and inspiring career as a songwriter, recording artiste, TV presenter and performer, passed on in Lagos today, following a brief illness. He was 36 years old. May his soul rest in peace...Amen.
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What Actually Killed Festus Iyayi
The name Festus Iyayi symbolizes struggle for academic freedom, democratization of our educational system, national development and socialism.
He was the President of Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) in the 1980s and in 1987, under his leadership, the Babangida administration banned ASUU, terminated the employment of Prof. Iyayi from University of Benin and subsequently arrested, detained and tortured him.
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On the Verge of Losing, APC Announces Boycott of Anambra re-Run
All Progressives Congress (APC) Sunday said it will not take part in the re-run election going on in some areas where voters were disenfranchised in Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State.
The re-run election is scheduled for today in 56 wards in Obosi, Idemili North Council Area of Anambra State.But the party’s governorship candidate in the Saturday election, Senator Chris Ngige who addressed a press conference in Awka Sunday described the entire election as a charade.
Open Letter To Tiwa: "You Are Desperate And Am Disappointed In You'' - Read Fan's
So I heard one of the most successful Nigerian female Singer and my favourite Tiwa Savage is getting married to her fiancé/manager Tee Billz this month and I was extremely happy for her.
So I read in some interviews that her fiancé said that they have a limited invitation cards for their wedding which means he doesn’t want crowd, fans or party crashers at his wedding, and I was like “whatever” that he has pride and what was he feeling like with the believe that Tiwa doesn’t know anything about this and she wouldn’t say such to her fans.
Justice Akanbi’s Wife Dies At 68
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Russian plane with 40 tonnes of medical cargo aboard arrives in Syria
Malfunctioned drone hits US Navy ship during Navy training exercise
The US Navy says an aerial drone malfunctioned and struck a guided missile cruiser during training off California, causing two minor injuries.
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Israel and Saudia Arabia are secretly working together on plans to strike Iran - Media
Israel and Saudia Arabia are secretly working together on plans for a possible attack against Iran in case the Geneva talks fail to roll back its nuclear program, media report citing British paper The Sunday Times.
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