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Obama joins Twitter

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The US president joined Twitter yesterday...his own personal account. And within 5 hours of joining, he had 1 million followers. The president had @BarackObama account but it was run by Organizing for Action staff and Tweets from him were signed BO...but this one is his personal account.

Stop trekking, pray instead - Buhari’s aide tells youth

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Mohammed Shehu, an aide to President-elect Buhari, has advised youths to pray instead of trekking for the incoming leader’s administration. Mr. Shehu gave this advice during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Abuja today Monday May 18th. According to him, the incoming administration acknowledges the excitement of youths over Mr. Buhari’s election but would prefer that they channel their energies towards praying than embarking on, sometimes dangerous, journeys. What he said after the cut... "It’s kind of overwhelming. Last week, I told youths to stay where they are, stop trekking, and pray for the incoming administration instead. We have a lot of challenges; light, unemployment, insecurity, and so on. So it is more profitable for them to stay where they are and pray instead of taking the dangerous risk of walking all the way to Abuja,’’ Mr. Shehu said. On the allegation that the trekkers were ignored, Mr. Shehu said: "that is no...

Pastor Tunde Bakare collapses during a lecture in Lagos

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Pastor Tunde Bakare of Latter rain Assembly collapsed during a lecture in Lagos and was rushed to Reddington Hospital in Lagos. Sahara Reporter

Tonto Dikeh pays homage to Wizkid,Davido & Ice Prince with Epic Throwback Pic

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Tonto Dikeh who is a musician herself knows it takes a lot of hard work to get to the top.She shared this epic throwback photo of Wizkid,Davido and Ice Prince with the words

Photo:Patience Jonathan hands over ALFPM presidency

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After accusations that she was stalling her handover to prevent incoming First Lady,Aisha Buhari from taking over , Dame Patience Jonathan, Friday, handed over her role as the President of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM). Her successor is Mrs Sia Nyama Koroma, the First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone. Mrs Koroma, who was represented by Professor Khadija Hamdi, the First Lady of the Saharawi Democratic Republic. 

Photos: Gov Oshiomole and new wife at their wedding today

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Gov Adams Oshiomhole and his wife during their wedding reception today. Wishing them a happy married life.

My Husband Beats Me As If We Are In Boxing Competition – Woman Tells Lagos Court

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A trader, Fatimo Nurudeen, on Friday pleaded with an Agege Customary Court in Lagos State to dissolve her 12-year-old marriage for alleged frequent beating and fetish practice by her husband.

Mark Zuckerberg makes $1.2BILLION on his 31st birthday

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Mark Zuckerberg celebrated his 31st birthday with a billion dollar gift - $1.2billion, to be exact. Facebook's shares jumped $2.93 yesterday to $81.37, translating into a billion dollar gain for it's founder and CEO, who happens to own 426.3 million of them. The stock's rise was the cherry on top of Zuckerberg's 30th year, which saw his shares jump $9.4billion in value in addition to his $610,455 annual salary, according to  USA Today Money . 

Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev sentenced to death

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Boston Marathon bomber, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 21, was this evening sentenced to death for killing three people and injuring 264 people in the 2013 Boston attack. Dzhokhar and his older brother planted two home-made bombs near the finishing line of the Boston race, killing people and causing grave injury. Some lost their legs. His brother later died in a shootout with police.

Flavour's birthday message to his ex-fiancee Beverly

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Before the Baby Mama drama, Beverly had Flavour's heart so much so that,he composed an entire song in her name..He hasn't mentioned her since he denied being engaged to her in 2013.Looks like they are back to being friends or....lovers.