Month: October 2016

News

Just In: Buhari to host recently released #ChibokGirls

The Presidency on Wednesday announced that President Muhammadu Buhari will on Wednesday afternoon receive the recently released Chibok girls. The presidency made the disclosure via its Twitter account stating Buhari will also receive their families. President Buhari is yet to meet with the girls who were released last Thursday as he was on his way to Germany for an official assignment when news of their … Continue reading Just In: Buhari to host recently released #ChibokGirls

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Jokes

#Impact365: Betty Abah’s NGO is campaigning against child marriage across Nigeria

Betty Abah is passionate about this initiative that seeks to protect young, vulnerable children. You could tell from just listening to her and how her face lit up as she dissected each question that was thrown at her. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the Centre for Children’s Health, Education, Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE), a non-governmental organisation that focuses on the rights and … Continue reading #Impact365: Betty Abah’s NGO is campaigning against child marriage across Nigeria

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Entertainment

Howard Stern: Donald Trump’s sex assault comments were not ‘locker room’ talk

The two words “locker-room” and “talk” have dominated political discourse in the past two weeks and arguably come to symbolise Donald Trump’s fall from grace. Mr Trump apologised for his “p***y-grabbing” comments in an 90 second long apology released after the leaked tapes first emerged but continued to repeatedly describe them as “locker room talk” when probed during the second presidential debate. Since the Republican candidate dismissed … Continue reading Howard Stern: Donald Trump’s sex assault comments were not ‘locker room’ talk

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Features

Five Ways To Improve Instagram Photos Using Smartphones

1. Find great lighting PHOTOGRAPHY is all about capturing light in a specific moment in time. It does not matter what camera or lens you have, bad light equals bad photos. If you’re shooting close-ups, look for diffused and even lighting. Always be mindful about where your light source is coming from. Bump your ISO levels if you have to but don’t use your camera’s … Continue reading Five Ways To Improve Instagram Photos Using Smartphones

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Features

WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM II: F is for Fati, and Faith

You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram. But we have largely only heard a single story. Sending a reporter across 7 cities, we tell a more complete story – personal tales of survival and recovery – that speak to hope, to strength and to faith. … Continue reading WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM II: F is for Fati, and Faith

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Entertainment

Kim Kardashian robbed at gunpoint: Reality TV star suffers price of social media exposure

On her way to a fashion show, selfies of her diamond teeth grillz, or casually Snapchatting with family back home – Kim Kardashian documented her days in Paris in detail on social media, right up until about an hour before she was held at gunpoint and robbed of some $10 million worth of jewelry. The pre-dawn robbery on Monday highlighted the pitfalls of notoriety built on … Continue reading Kim Kardashian robbed at gunpoint: Reality TV star suffers price of social media exposure

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Sports

Swansea sack Francesco Guidolin as manager, hire Bob Bradley

Swansea City manager, Francesco Guidolin has been sacked and replaced with former USA manager Bob Bradley. The Walsh outfit has not won any match in the Premier League this season and currently occupies the 17th position in the table. Bradley, who has also managed Egypt and Norwegian side Stabaek, leaves French second-tier team Le Havre to succeed Guidolin, who was appointed in January. Former Manchester … Continue reading Swansea sack Francesco Guidolin as manager, hire Bob Bradley

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