About 40 hurt in California after stage collapse during school musical

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A stage at a Southern California high school has collapsed during a student event wounding up to forty people, authorities say.

Police, firefighters and medics responded to a call shortly before 11 pm PST Saturday after the stage gave way at Servite High School, according to the Anaheim Fire Department.

The dispatch supervisory office told The Associated Press that 30-40 people were transported to hospitals. Most of the injuries are reported to be minor and none is life threatening.

Commentary: The West's fiasco in Ukraine

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by Xinhua writer Ming Jinwei

BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- For a brief moment, Western leaders might have stopped to congratulate themselves for their "accomplishments" in Ukraine.

With their backing, Ukrainian opposition protesters successfully toppled the pro-Russian government, forcing out the president they loathe and dealing a humiliating blow to the Kremlin.

The West might have scored a major victory in this latest round of goepolitical fight. But things turned out otherwise.

Ukraine: Obama's invasions, 9-11 and mass media control (Top 5 Lies By the West)

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The coup d'état in Ukraine and its aftermath as well all of the events leading up to it are proving even to the casual thinking observer that the western corporate controlled media has lost any semblance of even a pretense at being fair, balanced and reasonable. News is about presenting facts and those facts are important for all of us to come to conclusions or formulate an opinion.

When the presentation of those facts is being done in a limited, selective and or tainted manner and/or outright fictitious information is being given in such a way as to seem credible and painting itself as truth this stifles debate and makes any dissention or wavering from the narrative seem disreputable and easy to be discounted. Sadly there is almost no alternative in the English speaking world to the state/corporate controlled media or its surrogates.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE: Nigerian Youths should have been given the Opportunity to Decide their Future!!

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"The National Conference delegates list is a huge disappointment for me as a youth of this nation. To see old men in their 70s and 80s makes me wonder whether we are discussing the past or future of Nigeria. If it is the future, the youths should be in greater numbers but this is not the case.

Over 200 Suspected Members Of Boko Haram Killed As Army Raids Sambisa Forest.

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Over 200 Suspected Members Of Boko Haram Killed As Army Raids Sambisa Forest  Boko Haram Militants Killed In Mafa Gun battle. Several militants from the Boko Haram sect were killed in overnight gun battles as they returned to attack Mafa village in Borno according to eyewitnesses.

The militants reportedly returned to the village to attack villagers when they met fierce resistance from the Nigerian army unit stationed in the area.

VIDEO: Imagine you Nab my girlfriend doing this all over

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What would you do ?

“We’re all together when we have s*x, and if we like the same guy, so be it.” Identical Twins Share everything..

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Twin sisters say they decided they want to look identical to be able to share everything in their lives. Yes, everything: house, bed, boyfriend, Facebook account and even a job.
Anna and Lucy DeCinque, 28-year-olds from Perth, Western Auastralia, have reportedly spent more than $200,000 to ensure they look identical.
The former Mt Lawley Senior High School students have had chest implants, lip enhancements and tattooed eyebrows.

When plastic Surgery goes wrong, Woman's eyes stop closing (VIDEO)

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Video Post: Watch how South African policemen brutalize Nigerian citizen, U*dress him in Public

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Nigerian Student in Malaysia Murdered by Malaysian police (Graphic Photo)

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Nigerian student Adelabu Tunde (pictured above), from Ekiti State was allegedly shot dead by Malaysian police recently, this is according to his friends. Below is how they describe what happened 

"Police was raiding in another apartment, Tunde and his friends come back from school then the police car followed them. Tunde ran and got shot in head by a police man. Please share the truth. He was not fighting, he was shot by police that came for extra pocket money.! And the police left the scene as soon as he was shot." - Witness

There's a pic of Tunde's corpse after the cut, which they sent to me to prove this sad incident really occurred. They are calling on the Nigerian government to intervene and help them as they say they are constantly harassed and assaulted by the authorities in Malaysia for no reason. Don't they have a Nigerian embassy in Malaysia? Why don't they ever get involved? See the graphic pic after the break.

Malaysia Airlines' loses contract with airplane carrying 239 people'

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This is not good at all. A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200 carrying 239 people lost contact over the South China Sea on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, raising fears that the plane might have plunged into the pacific ocean.

The plane, carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew members, lost communication two hours into the flight in Vietnam's airspace at 1.20am local time, China's official Xinhua News Agency reports.

Left too soon: Top Nigerian music producer HCode dies

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 Top Soul/Hiphop producer, Harry Mordi popularly known as HCode has passed on. Hcode, who produced 2face Idibia and Vector's Get Down died last night after suffering an Asthma attack. He was just in his mid 20s. Too sad! May his soul rest in peace, Ase.

See his video for Monster ft Olamide, Durella and Dammy Krane after the break.

Presidency Begs Military: Please Do not Abort Democracy

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The federal government on Friday pleaded with the military not to interrupt governance in the country, just as it gave assurance that the problem of insurgency, communal clashes among other challenges would all soon be things of the past.

Information minister, Labaran Maku, while handing over in Abuja, as Supervising Minister of Defence to the new minister, Gen. Aliyu Gusau, told the military not to consider the utterances against 2015 as well as Boko Haram fight especially by the Borno State governor, Kashim Shetima, saying that “even the state governor has the misfortune of discretion.”

Libya threatens to bomb N Korea-flagged oil tanker if it ignores Navy orders

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Libya will bomb a North Korea-flagged oil tanker trying to load crude at an eastern port controlled by armed protesters if the vessel fails to follow orders from the Navy, Prime Minister Ali Zeidan said on Saturday.

"The tanker will be bombed if it doesn't follow orders when leaving (the port). This will be an environmental disaster," Zeidan told reporters, calling the docking of the tanker a criminal act violating Libyan's sovereignty.

Cuba condemns attempts by Western countries to destabilize and overthrow gov'ts of Venezuela, Ukraine.

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Cuba on Thursday condemned the attempts by some foreign countries to destabilize and overthrow the governments of Venezuela and Ukraine.

Speaking at a press conference, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez expressed his country's "invariable and total solidarity" with Venezuela and its constitutional president, Nicolas Maduro.

The minister also denounced foreign attempts of interference in Venezuela, particularly a recent resolution passed by U.S. Congress that backs a proposal by Panama to ask the Organization of American States (OAS) to mediate the Venezuelan crisis.

Centenary Award to Abacha not unlawful –Presidency

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The Presidency has defended the centenary award given to the late military dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha, saying the award was not a glorification of corruption.

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, who defended the posthumous award given to Abacha during Nigeria’s centenary celebration last week, said that the award was not meant to celebrate moral virtues.

13 students land in hospital in Lagos after inhaling poisonous fumes

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13 students of Ogba Junior Grammah School, Ogba, in Ojodu Lagos collapsed yesterday March 6th after inhaling an unidentified poisonous fumes discharged from one of the cottage factories in Ogba Shopping Arcade, Vanguard reports.

This came four months after 25 of the students of the same school collapsed after inhaling an unidentified chemical waste discharged into drainage by a Photo Laboratory, situated in the Shopping Arcade....

Terrorists' Nigeria Butcher Apprehended by Nigerian forces

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Nigerian security forces operating with the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) yesterday repelled a dusk attack by terrorists in their bid to overrun markets in communities in the outskirts of Monguno and NNPC at New Marte, Borno State along Chadian border, this is according to a press release from the Defence Headquarters, Ministry of Defence.

According to the Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen Chris Olukolade, over 50 assorted brands of grenades and 11 AK 47 rifles were recovered from the fleeing terrorists. Continue...

Post Of The Day: Gullible Nigerian Youths who are supporting the US, Britain and France to tackle Russia over Ukraine.

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To the gullible Yoruba Youths who are supporting the US, Britain and France to tackle Russia over Ukraine, you have to first understand world politics.

The West is far too ready to judge President Putin by old Cold War stereotypes. The true picture is that US, Britain and France are criminals.

Ukraine lurched towards break-up today as Crimea launched a 10-day countdown to a referendum on joining Russia. This came after Crimea regional parliament declared its desire to split from Ukraine and become part of Russian Federation.

Lagos Moves To Avert Building Collapse

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Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) in collaboration with Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has organized town hall meeting to enlighten all stakeholders in Ikorodu and its environs on ways to prevent incessant building collapse in the State.

The General Manager, LASBCA, Dr. (Mrs.) K.A. Animashaun-Odunayo in her speech at the occasion stated that the purpose of the programme was for the betterment of Lagos in particular and Nigeria at large.

Fuel scarcity: NNPC supplies 209 million litres

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has said it supplied over 209 million litres of fuel to Lagos and other neighbouring cities in the last 24 hours. According to the corporation, over 209 million litres of premium motor spirit otherwise called petrol was discharged in Lagos ports in the last 24 hours.  The acting Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, NNPC, Dr. Omar Ibrahim, in a statement, said efforts were being made to return normalcy to the fuel supply chain in the country.

End Time Things ? Check out Why This Man R*ped His Daughter.

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A 42-year-old father, Pedro Anegbe, has told an Ebute Meta Magistrate’s Court that a spirit asked him to rape his 15-year-old daughter to get a job.  He said the voice ordred him to rape the girl shortly after he lost his job and was idle at home.  Anegbe was arraigned on two counts for defiling his 15-year-old daughter (name withheld) at their home on Ifelodun Street, Fatolu Ipaja, Lagos State.

Alleged rape: Police release Obesere

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The State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba, Lagos State has released popular musician, Obesere, who was accused of raping a 29-year-old student of the Polytechnic Ibadan.

Obesere, whose real name is Abass Akande, was invited for interrogation at the Department 14 of the SCID.

Obesere, popularly called Papa Tosibe, was alleged to have raped the victim at his Okota home.  Policemen at the SCID told our correspondent that the musician was invited to the SCID on Wednesday and released immediately.

A police source said,

 “We invited him based on the petition we received and he has written a statement. He said the woman was his girlfriend and she had come to visit him at home.

Honestly ? Leader Jonathan Affirms That He Does not Own any International Account

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President Goodluck Jonathan has categorically stated that he does not have any bank accounts or property outside the shores of Nigeria.
He debunked these rumours during the ceremony of swearing-in of the 11 new ministers yesterday.
The country leader was quoted by his Special Assistant on New Media, Reno Omokri, saying:

“I am loyal to Nigeria’s economy. I don’t have accounts or property abroad. All my children live and school in Nigeria.”

Gambler drags casino to court after losing $500,000 in US

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A California man who lost $500,000 at blackjack and pai gow is suing a new Las Vegas casino, alleging he was too drunk to be allowed to gamble over a 17-hour period just before Super Bowl weekend.
Mark A. Johnston of Ventura, California, is claiming he shouldn’t have to pay the Downtown Grand Las Vegas Hotel & Casino the $500,000 debt because employees served him so much alcohol that he suffered a blackout and was unable to remember the losses or even his gambling, the lawsuit alleges.
In an interview Thursday with CNN, Johnston contended he was plied with liquor and victimized in an old-time hustle.

AGN president Ibinabo Fiberesima set to visit Borno & Yobe states

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Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) president Ibinabo Fiberesima is set to go to Borno and Yobe states to commiserate with families of victims of Boko Haram and deliver relief material to those affected by the recent bloody attacks.

 

Based on the newly appointed person in the National Council For Arts and Culture, her foundation'Ibinabo Care Foundation'will deliver the relief materials and help grieving families at all they can.

Benue State Water resources Commissioner, Kicked the Bucket in India

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Benue State Commissioner for Water Resources, Conrad Wergba died yesterday Wednesday March 5th in a hospital in India where he went for treatment.  The Benue State Government have confirmed the death of the former Special Adviser to Governor Gabriel Suswam and former Information & Orientation Commissioner. May his soul rest in peace. 

First APC National Summit Holds as Fashola Stresses that the APC is not just going to talk about Change but Embody Change.

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 Bigwigs and national leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the six geo-political zones including all its Governors on Thursday gathered in Abuja for the inaugural national summit of the party with Governor Babatunde Fashola (SAN) stating that the APC was not just going to talk about change; it is going to embody change.

The Governor who spoke at the opening session of the first national summit holding at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja added that Nigeria longs for change and that the APC is committed to leading a movement for that change.

“A Commitment to Change” His Excellency, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN

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Commencement Talking Points
“A Commitment to Change”
His Excellency, Mr. BabatundeRajiFashola, SAN
Governor of Lagos State
APC National Summit, Abuja
March 6, 2014

It is my privilege to welcome all of you to the inaugural All Progressives Congress National Summit.

This is a historic day not only for the APC but also for our nation.

The work we begin today is the work that will build a New Nigeria.

FFK re-arraigned for alleged ₦100m money laundering

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Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, was today March 6th re-arraigned for alleged N100 million money laundering. Premium Times reports that Fani-Kayode told a Federal High court in Lagos that he was not guilty of all 40 counts of money laundering instituted against him by EFCC

The trial judge, Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, fixed March 10, 17, 18 and 19 for the trial. The EFCC is accusing Mr. Fani-Kayode, who was also a former Minister of Culture and Tourism, of money laundering. The commission had amended its 47-count charge, totalling N230 million, to a 40-count charge of N100 million.

Today Mr. Fani-Kayode sat patiently in the dock because the court registrar slowly read out all of the 40 counts of money laundering against him. He responded “not guilty” to all of them.

Troops stop planned Boko Haram strike in Borno, eliminate 20 of them.

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Boko Haram gunmen returned late last night to Mafa and Ajiri villages in Borno State to attack the villagers but this time they met their match. Soldiers guarding the villages and neighbouring ones opened fire on the insurgents, killing at least 20 of them. But instead of retreating, eye witnesses said the Boko Haram members came in their hundreds and engaged the military men in a gun battle.

Video: Pregnant mom runs mad, drives van filled with children into ocean

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A pregnant South Carolina mom drove a van full of her young kids into the ocean on Tuesday March 4th hours after she was interrogated by police for behaving strangely and scaring her children.

Lifeguards at the beach rescued the woman, considered to be mentally disturbed, and her three children aged, 3, 9 and 10 from the ocean when they heard the children screaming from the back of the van.

VIDEO: Officers Find 19-Year-Old Child Packed Inside A Baggage

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FG Shutdown Federal Government Colleges in Yobe, Borno, Adamawa.

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Following the killing of over 40 students of the Federal Government College in Yobe State by Boko Haram members, the Federal Government has shut five FG colleges in Yobe, Borno and Adamawa 
The schools that were shut down are:
*Federal Government Girls College, Munguno
*Federal Science and Technical College, Lassa in Borno
*Federal Government College, Potiskum
*Federal Government College, Buni Yadi in Yobe
*Federal Science and Technical College, Michika, Adamawa.

US Government freezes $458million Ex-Leader, Late Sani Abacha cash

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The United States government today March 5th said it had ordered a freeze on $458 million in assets hidden in European accounts by former Nigerian dictator Sani Abacha and his conspirators.

PM News reports that the Justice Department said the corruption proceeds, stashed away in bank accounts in Britain, France and Jersey, were frozen at Washington’s request with the help of local authorities.
Abacha died in office in 1998, but his surviving relatives still include some of the richest and most influential figures in Nigeria.

Check out 10 Things you Didn’t Know You Could Do With Coca-Cola

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1. Remove Rust
To remove rust from objects, soak them in Coke overnight, then scrub in the morning. The Coke helps break up the rust, making it easier to remove with a little elbow grease. It can also be used on rusted chrome by pouring Coke on a rough cloth or scouring pad and rubbing in a circular motion.

Man to have his eyes gouged out, Ear & nose removed for tossing acid in girl's face

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 An Iranian man has been sentenced to having his eyes gouged out, his right ear and nose cut off as punishment for throwing acid in the face of a young girl causing her to lose her eyesight, right ear and nose, an Iranian court has ruled.

Haaretz.com reports that the man was convicted in October 2013 of intentionally attacking the girl after a love gone sour. Iran's high court wants the body parts the victim lost during the vicious attack to be removed from the perpetrator's body as payback and have defended their decision.

Couple caught in Abeokuta for apparently fighting bare in public areas

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A man and his wife were today Wednesday March 5th arraigned in an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court  sitting at Isabo for allegedly fighting nude in public over alleged infidelity.

The accused, Kehinde Soetan, 37,  and Aderinsola Lawal, 28, were arraigned for  breach of public peace. The duo, however,  pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The Police  Prosecutor, Augustine Ozimini, said that the offence was committed on Tuesday  at 2.30 p.m. at Obada Oko area of  Abeokuta. He alleged  that the couple fought and tore  their clothes in public. 
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9 Murdered in midnight attack on Riyom, Plateau

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The Police in Plateau said 9 persons were killed on Tuesday night attack on Angwan-Waran in Riyom Local Government of the State. Mr Chris Olakpe, the Commissioner of Police in Plateau, in Jos on Wednesday said that the attackers had fled the area before the arrival of security agents.

He said the police and other personnel of the Special Task Force (STF) maintaining the peace in Plateau, had stepped in and restored normalcy to the area. Continue...

Fashola Receives New Chief of Naval Staff, Says Nation's Current Challenges Present Huge.

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Fashola Receives New Chief of Naval Staff, Says Nation's Current Challenges Present Huge Opportunities to create home grown Expertise

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN) Wednesday received the new Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Usman Jibrin, on a courtesy visit, stating that the nation’s current security challenges present huge opportunities for the country to create home grown expertise.
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LASU Fresh Students Matriculate March 28

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Lagos State University [LASU] senate has announced that the newly admitted students for 2013/2014 academic session are expected to resume for their screening exercises from Monday, March 10 – Thursday, March 13, 2014, while their matriculation has been slated for Friday, March 28, 2014.

The Resumption schedule approved in phase by the senate of the University for the re-opening of the institution, has the registration of the fresh students confirmed for Monday, March 17, 2014.

Press Statement: Rising queue at Petrol Stations in the State

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Press Statement.
The Lagos State Government has observed the rising queue at Petrol Stations in the State occasioned by fuel scarcity and is therefore appealing to petrol station owners and curious motorists to work with Traffic Officers to ensure order and keep the traffic moving.

Video: Pregnant mom drives van filled with children into ocean

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Check out Pres. Jonathan Sworn-in Ministers

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The Presidency this morning March 5th announced the sack of the Minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi who has been replaced by Tamuno Danagogo. 

Pres. Jonathan also swore-in 11 new ministers and assigned them ministries. The ministers are:
Musiliu Obanikoro (Lagos), Minister of State Defence
 Mohammed Wakil (Borno), Minister of State Power

Spoilt 18 year old sues parents to support her after she ran away

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An 18-year-old girl Rachel Canning is suing her parents for support claiming she was abandoned by them after she turned 18. She also claimed her parents were behind her bulimia and that her father showed her 'inappropriate affection', UK Daily Mail reports

Rachel Canning (left) turned up to Morris County Court, New Jersey, yesterday dressed in her school uniform and pearls for the first hearing in her sensational case against her parents (right) who she claimed 'abandoned' her and owe her money. But her hopes were dampened when Judge Peter Bogaard read an expletive-laden and vicious answerphone message left by Rachel, from Lincoln Park, New Jersey, to her mother, Elizabeth, and said: 'Have you ever in your experience seen such gross disrespect for a parent? I don't see it in my house.' 

Reply to Sadiq Abacha'Open letter to Prof. - on behalf of Wole Soyinka by Ayo Sogunro

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Sadiq Sani Abacha gets the first reply to his open letter to Prof. Wole Soyinka from writer/activist, Ayo Sogunro. Read below and tell us what you think...
I do not know you personally, but I admire your filial bravery - however misguided - in defending the honour of your father, the late General Sani Abacha. This in itself is not a problem; it is an obligation—in this cultural construct of ours - for children to rise to the defence of their parents, no matter what infamy or perfidy the said parent might have dabbled in. 

Ogun's Chronicle of Maladministration: The Sad Story Of Imagbon Community.

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Ogun’s Chronicle of Maladministration: The Sad Story Of Imagbon Community

Some visitors and passersby had, over the past few months commended what they more often than not, refer to as the new face of Ogun state going by the massive road construction embarked upon by the present administration. The sprawling  six-lane 'highways' and the walkways, the flyovers and the N250million pedestrian crossing all made up the major reason for this new-found love for the Gateway State. Impressive and intimidating as they are, the huge construction site which Ogun State is as of now triggers some yet-to-be-answered questions. .

Beyond My Rugged Self - Written By Charly Boy

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Written Charly Boy 

My father and I didn't always get along but then again as a teenager or a wise ass kid, who got along with their "old fashion" dad? He prepared me for the person i am  today. We made up some 25yrs ago and since then we have built an unusual bond. He developed great respect for my struggles, consistency and focus.

Nigerian Man jailed in the UK for cheating 6 girls out of £186k

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Covenant University graduate Stephen Emmanuel Jack, who now studies in the UK, has been jailed for 3 years for seducing six women on dating websites and cheating them out of £186,000, according to a report by UK Mirror. Find the report below...
A lonely hearts conman was jailed for three years after cheating six women out of £186,000 through dating websites. Police believe student Emmanuel Jack, 26, claimed to be an architect, engineer and gem broker, while talking them into handing over the money.

China captures 3 more suspects in station attack

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BEIJING (AP) — Police have captured the three remaining suspects in a slashing rampage at a train station in southwestern China that killed 29 people, state media said Monday.

Authorities say the attack in Kunming city that also wounded 143 was carried out by separatists from the far-western region of Xinjiang.

Clashes in Xinjiang between authorities and ethnic Uighurs over the past year have left scores dead, but the assault Saturday evening occurred more than 1,500 kilometers (900 miles) to the southeast in Yunnan province, which has not had a history of such unrest.