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The Economist: Why Muslim anger won’t calm down
To outside eyes it is as bizarre as it is repellent. A single event, book, cartoon, film or teddy bear, which represents nothing but its originator, who may not even…
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Opinion: We won’t apologise for hope
by Thrity Umrigar Obama's historic 2008 campaign, and specifically, its confident, affirming chant of "Yes We Can," not only transformed and transfixed the nation but also empowered me during a bleak…
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We can’t believe this man will be 70 this November (PHOTO)
US VP Joe Biden: All pumped-up and ready to win. by Isi Esene With our gaze constantly fixed on the November #America2012 elections, we can't help but notice how fit…
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Opinion: Do black people think that the Obama presidency is a reality TV show?
by Dr Boyce Watkins While we sit back and fantasize, people are dying. While we comment on how fabulous Michelle Obama looked as she gave her speech, there is some…
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Opinion: Michelle Obama’s Eleanor and Oprah moment
by Adam Hanft Mrs. Obama's speech deftly wove together the leadership role of the first lady as created by Mrs. Roosevelt, and the culture of introspection, emotion, and confessional drama…
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“No one could have repaired all the damage” – See the Top 10 quotes from Bill Clinton’s #DNC2012 speech
by Hauwa Gambo Sadly, even though Governor Kayode Fayemi and Governor-in-Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu are in Charlotte for the United States Democratic National Convention 2012, we will still be unable…
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She shines: Michelle Obama’s DNC 2012 speech #ForTheRecords
FULL TEXT OF THE SPEECH MADE BY THE FIRST LADY, MICHELLE OBAMA, ON TUESDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER 2012 AT THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. OBAMA: Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank…
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WATCH: 17-year-old wins $50,000 for being America’s fastest texter
by Adeniyi Abdul Reuters The Olympics may (understandably) not pay any attention to lesser "sports" such as texting but that doesn't mean the skill that goes into such a dexterous…
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The future is here: America’s Democratic party to officially support gay marriage
by Adeniyi Abdul The Associated Press reports that the US Democratic Party is gearing up to include support for gay marriage in it's official party platform. The platform drafting committee…
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Opinion: Once the toast of the world, Jonathan is now diminished
by Sabella Abidde In early January 2010, I attempted to craft a profile of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan in an essay entitled Goodluck Jonathan: The Emerging Profile. I did so because…
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31 ways to live life on your own terms
by Tiphany N. Montgomery American flag I was born on the Fourth of July... 31 years ago. When I was little my mom told me that all the red, white,…
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Declaration of assets: Agreeing with the US is not an agreement, foreign minister says
by Tolu Orekoya Whether or not the president cares to divulge his assets to the Nigerian public has been debated about in the media since the now infamous "I don't give a damn!" comment…
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Opinion: Sugar is still bad for you (and you’re taking too much of it)
by Susan Blumenthal, written in Collaboration with Jenny Shelby Contained in one 20-ounce bottle of soda are 65 grams of sugar. This is equivalent to the sugar content of nearly…
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Global Citizen: Obama, the underdog
by Robert Kuttner Co-founder and co-editor, 'The American Prospect' Ten of twelve states that most polls consider to be in play this year are states that Obama carried in 2008. Those would…
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Opinion: The local and global franchising of 419 Nigerian churches
by Lawrence Chinedu Nwobu To say that Nigeria is a 419 republic would be an understatement. Practically everywhere you look there is a scam. Whether in the government, the…
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A fistful of Dollar: Megachurch pastor Creflo Dollar arrested for choking, punching teen daughter
by Tolu Orekoya Creflo Dollar, founder of the non-denominational World Changers Church International was arrested Friday for assaulting his 15-year-old daughter at his home in Atlanta, Georgia. His daughter called the…
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Strange Crime: American man pleads guilty to sewing son’s buttocks shut
by Stanley Azuakola A 52-year-old American man, Randy Swopes, from the State of Illinois has pleaded guilty to one of the strangest of crimes – sewing his son’s…
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WATCH: “In the past, when even America honoured a Nigerian leader”
Culled from Omojuwa.com I have given up on President Jonathan. The man cannot help himself let alone Nigeria... I was watching this video this morning in the wake of the…
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Welcome to the “Real World”, Newt: Gingrich to drop out next week
by Hauwa Gambo Well, after his trouncing in Delware yesterday, as well as four states including his brithplace of Pennsylvania, it appeared American Republican voters sent their message loudly and…
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Score! Meet the 27-year-old American footballer with 10 kids from 8 women in 6 states
by Hauwa Gambo New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie, 27, recently had his second child with wife Terricka, making 10 — one short of a football squad. The baby boy…
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MaudlynE Ihejirika writes in the Chicago Sun-Times: Remembering Ojukwu, the man who saved my life
by MaudlynE Ihejirika ‘Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. Leader of the Republic of Biafra from 1967 to 1970. Died in the U.K. Age 78. Body being flown to Nigeria for burial with…
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Photo of the Day: ‘God Prefers Kind Atheists Over Hateful Christians’
by Hauwa Gambo An American church posted this message on its exterior billboard in late March, and has since gone viral across social networks, and p**sed off a lot of…
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Ikhide Says: To the critics of #Kony2012 – Shut up and do something!
by Ikhide R. Ikheloa The name is Ikhide. I am an African. This African rises to applaud Jason Russell the filmmaker, and Invisible Children, the geniuses behind the epic video…
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“I just came from America”: The familiar strangers are here again
by Eizu Uwaoma First of all, don’t be offended for these are just my opinion. But to me, it’s deep and hurting how the best of our kind gets exported…
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The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
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- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
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