"Being a Second Wife is Not a Crime"' - Nkiru Sylvanus

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While trying to debunk rumours that she got married and is now the second wife of a popular politician in a new interview with Punch, Nollywood actress, Nkiru Sylvanus made this statement. Do you agree with her?

“I had an interview on the television where I was asked if I could be a second wife for any reason and I said yes. You can never say never because anything is possible, life is full of surprises. Being a second wife is not a crime, it is not something you do and get condemned for life. If you find the right person and he is married and willing to take you
into his home and you are willing to accept the challenges, then why not give it a chance. So if I find myself in that situation where I find a man that I love, appreciate and want to spend the rest of my life with and he is married, I would follow my happiness. 

Ukrainian Troops Moving Tochka-U Missile Launchers to Donetsk - Militia

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Independence supporters of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic said on Saturday that the Ukrainian government troops are moving Tochka-U short-range ballistic missile systems to Donetsk.

“The Ukrainian Army is moving to Donetsk Tochka-U [NATO reporting name SS-21 Scarab] missile complexes. The enemy’s columns of BM-30 Smerch and BM-27 Uragan have been spotted,” the Donetsk militia said in its Twitter microblog.

American Doctor infected with Ebola Arrives in U.S. for Treatment

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One of two American doctors infected with Ebola landed in the United States today, the first time anyone infected with the deadly virus has been brought into the country. A plane carrying Kent Brantly arrived late Saturday morning at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Ga., and was being transferred to a special isolation unit at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta for treatment. 

Osun 2014: Students deny endorsing Aregbesola

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The Coalition of Osun State Students’ Movement has denounced the endorsement of Governor Rauf Aregbesola for a second term by the National Association of Osun State Students and the Joint Campus Committee, saying they did not reflect the views of the students in the state.

Leaders of the group, who addressed a press conference in Osogbo, said it was unfortunate that the NAOSS and the JCC, that had earlier organised solidarity protest in support of the striking lecturers of Osun State-owned tertiary institutions, would endorse the governor while the workers were still on strike.
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10 Excuses That Are Keeping You From Reaching Your Goals

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When you often say “no” to new perspectives and opportunities, you give more room for unhappiness. Instead of working on improving yourself, you get stuck, lying to yourself, using a great number of excuses. Your subconsciousness gradually gets used to your fear and disability to do something successfully and independently without excuses. You should know that all negative words and things have the power to come true and keep you from your dreams.

I understand that it’s very difficult to change yourself because it requires a sufficient dose of confidence, clarity, commitment and courage. If you get rid of different excuses you’ll be able to grow both mentally and physically. It’s actually easier than you think, you just need to catch yourself in the act and replace your excuses with positive alternatives. Here are ten excuses that are keeping you from reaching your goals. I hope this article will help you start fighting excuses today.

Osun: Omisore’s Time Has Come – Jonathan

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President Goodluck Jonathan said on Saturday in Ile-Ife that the PDP candidate for the Aug. 9 Osun governorship poll, Iyiola Omisore, would emerge victorious.  Jonathan spoke during a courtesy visit to Oba Okunade Sijuwade, the Ooni of Ife.

“Omisore’s time has come …God’s time is the best”, he said.

The president, who described Ooni as a blessing to the present generation, thanked him for his support.
He said Omisore was a “fantastic material” that Osun needed at this time to take the state to the “promised land”.

Graphic Photo: We Grind Human Heads To Make Powder For Ladies In Search Of Husbands – Native Doctor

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A native doctor and suspected ritual killer arrested by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Lagos State Police Command has said that he grinds human heads into powder as charm for ladies who are looking for choice husbands and big contracts.

Olasunkanmi Owolabi, a 43-year-old native of Oyo town, said the concoction is also used as cure for stubborn sores, mental illness, sickle cell anaemia and epilepsy. He also said had planned to establish a specialist native hospital if government gave him the approval. 

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Yvonne Nelson Talks On Tattoos, Piercings, Bikinis And Bleaching Reports

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Superstar Ghollywood star and model — Yvonne Nelson, has opened up to us about her perspective on certain controversial topics.

The Ghanaian actress is one of the entertainment industry’s leading style stars and has a fashion boutique.

In an interview with Punch, she discusses her style (of course), starting out as an actress, shopping and bleaching.

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Another Confab delegate Has kicked the Bucket

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The Secretariat of the National Conference on Saturday announced the death of a delegate, Prof. Muhammad Nur Alkali. He was one of the six delegates representing the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs at the 2014 National Conference in Abuja.

A statement by the Assistant Secretary, Media and Communications of the conference, Mr. Akpandem James said Alkali died in his residence in Maiduguri on Friday night at the age of 68.  A Professor of History and two-term Vice Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri (1985 – 1992), the late Alkali was Director General of

the Nigeria Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) and Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee under the administration of  General Sani Abacha.

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President Jonathan sacks NNPC boss, Yakubu, appoints replacement

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President Goodluck Jonathan has removed the Group Managing Director of NNPC, Mr Andrew Yakubu.

The President has also appointed Joseph Dawha GMD of NNPC while Anthony Muoneke has been appointed Managing Director of Nigerian Petroleum Development Company.  Aisha Abdulrahaman and Attahir Yusuf have also been appointed as Executive Directors in NNPC.

UN Conclusions Disprove Claims Against Russia Over Ukrainian Crisis - Moscow

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The Russian Foreign Ministry said Friday that recent remarks by the top UN human rights official shed doubt on claims of Russia's direct involvement in escalation of the Ukrainian crisis.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay told reporters in Geneva on Thursday that the United Nations did not possess any hard evidence that Russia supplied independence supporters in eastern Ukraine with weapons.

"We consider it [Pillay's statement] as yet another confirmation of the fact that all accusations against our country over its alleged role in the escalation of the Ukrainian crisis are groundless and unwarranted," the ministry said in a statement.

Popular Ijaw musician, Ebizimor dies

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Popular Ijaw musician, Dr. Robert Ebizimor has died. Ebizimor was involved with a ghastly motor accident on Warri/Ughelli highway on thursday evening (yesterday).

Ebizimor was on his way to Abuja when his vehicle ran under a parked trailer, killing him and his driver on the spot. The Governor of Bayelsa state, Seriake dickson expressed deep shock and sadness on hearing about Ebizimor's death. He's ordered a state burial in honour of the late music star.

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Ebola: FG stops corpses of Nigerians

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The Federal Government will no longer allow the remains of dead Nigerians, especially from countries battling Ebola virus, from being brought into the country for burial.

The Federal Government is also probing the corpse of a Nigerian that was brought into the country from Liberia last month to ascertain whether the deceased died of Ebola or not.

The Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Professor Abdulsalami Nasidi, said this on Friday in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.
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2 soldiers, 12 others die in Taraba clashes

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The Police in Jalingo, Taraba State, have confirmed the death of 14 persons, including two soldiers, in a renewed violence at Ibi, headquarters of Ibi Local Government Area, on Thursday morning. 

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Adamawa Youth Group Calls On Ribadu To Join PDP, Contest Governorship By-Election

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Adamawa youths under the banner of Concerned Youths for Good Governance, have called on the pioneer Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and contest in the Adamawa State governorship by-election.

Ribadu is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress but is being courted by the ruling PDP in the state due to his soaring popularity. Speaking in an interactive session with stakeholders from 21 local government areas in the state in Yola, chairman of the group, Ibrahim Toungo said the former anti-graft czar has all it takes to win election on the platform of PDP.
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Ebola crisis: Virus spreading too fast, says WHO

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The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is spreading faster than efforts to control it, World Health Organisation head Margaret Chan has said.  She told a summit of regional leaders that failure to contain it could be “catastrophic” in terms of lives lost.  But she said the virus, which has claimed 729 lives in four West African countries since February, could be stopped if well managed. Ebola kills up to 90 per cent of those infected.

It spreads by contact with infected blood, bodily fluids, organs – or contaminated environments.

Police Uncovers Explosives Buried Inside Building In Bauchi.

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The Bauchi State Police Command yesterday said it uncovered improvised explosive devices (IEDs) buried inside a building in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Mohammed Haruna, confirmed the incident to journalists in his office in Bauchi, saying the discovery was made on Wednesday afternoon.

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Photos as MD Abubakar hands over to new IG of Police, Suleiman Abba

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 Following the appointment of Ag. IGP Suleiman Abba as the new Inspector-General of Police by President Jonathan, the new IG has today, August 1, formally taken over from former Police boss, IGP MD Abubakar who had successfully piloted the affairs of the Force from the 25th January, 2012 when he was appointed to July 31, 2014, having completed 35 years of service. See more pics after the cut... The new IGP who hails from Gwaram Local Government Area of Jigawa State holds degrees in History and Law and has attended several management and security courses within and outside Nigeria. He is an alumnus of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos.
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I’ll lead Nigerians to defeat terror -Jonathan

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President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday evening vowed that he would lead Nigerians to defeat the Boko Haram sect that has been unleashing terror on parts of the country.

“Fellow citizens, we will defeat terror and I will lead Nigerians to achieve this,” Jonathan declared at a fundraiser where over N60bn was raised for the Victims Support Fund.

The event held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja was meant to raise fund to provide relief and succour for all those who have been adversely affected by terrorism and insurgency in the country.

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Ex-Militants Warn Against Termination Of Amnesty Programme

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Termination of the Presidential Amnesty Programme in 2015 could trigger fresh crisis in the Niger Delta, ex-militants in the region have said. Coordinator of the ex-militants underneath the third phase amnesty (Ebipa-Opre Ex-militants Forum), Mr. Ramsey Oyakemeagbegha, in a statement in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, stated that the conditions which triggered militancy in the region hadn't been addressed.
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