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Why Didn't He Hate Me?

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I'd killed his wife in a car accident, and now he wanted to talk to me. M y junior year of high school was off to a great start. By the third day, I'd finally memorized my class schedule, my locker combination and most of my pep-squad routines. That morning I slipped on my new jeans and sandals, grabbed my books and pompoms, and kissed my mom goodbye. It was a 10-mile drive to school from our house in the country. As I got into my little brown car, I grabbed my seat belt, thinking, I never remember to wear this thing, but I may as well put it on now that I'm thinking about it. As I came over a hill, I remembered I still needed to put lipstick on. I adjusted my rear-view mirror for a quick application. As my eyes returned to the road, I caught a glimpse of something moving, then felt my car suddenly jolt. I had hit something. My initial thought was perhaps it was a farm animal. But I had a sinking feeling it was something much worse. As I stopped the

BBNaija 2018:Omokri Jonathan’s ex-aide, tells why housemates are not stars

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan’s aide, Reno Omokri, has given more reasons why the Big Brother Naija 2018 housemates are not stars. Omokri maintained that housemates in the ongoing reality show are not stars but “darkness.” In a tweet, the United States, US-based Pastor said the housemates are darkness”foaming in their mouth with indecency.” Omokri wrote: “Let me end by saying that the housemates of #BBNaija are no stars. They are darkness. They are a blight on the nation, foaming in the mouth their indecency and Nigeria must not celebrate them at all. Not at all.” Recall that Omokri had last week Wednesday faulted the sex episodes in the reality show. Omokri wondered why housemates caught having sex in the toilet are been referred to as stars.

Khloe Kardashian Can't make a final decision on a few baby names she likes.

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Khloe Kardashian is just weeks away from welcoming her first child, but she is still struggling with a very important decision – a baby name! The 33-year-old reality star admitted she’s having trouble naming her baby-to-be on Twitter on Sunday, after a fan asked if she’d landed on a moniker. “I have a few that I like, but nothing is picked. It’s so hard,” she replied to the follower. Back in January, Khloe told Ellen DeGeneres, “I think if it’s a boy I’ll go with Junior, Tristan Jr., but for a girl, I don’t know where to begin. I want a ‘K’ or a ‘T.’” KoKo recently returned from a babymoon to Japan with her sisters, Kourtney and Kim Kardashian, but seemed very excited to be home. “There’s really no place like home,” she tweeted with a blue heart emoji. “Bed – I missed you terribly.” One follower asked how Khloe was holding up returning home without her beloved dog Gabbana, who passed away in late January, to which she replied, “It’s absolutely horrible but her bed

BBNaija 2018: I am single but not available – Cee-C

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Big Brother Naija 2018 housemate, Cee-C has revealed that she is single and searching. Cee-c who seem to be in love triangle with other housemate, Tobi disclosed this on Friday morning. Recall that the pair were on Friday last week caught making love in the house.  According to her, she is searching but not available for any kind of guy. “Me, I am single and searching but not available to just anyone.” She further mentioned one Diddy who she claimed was her brother. “For me Diddy outside the house is more of a brother than a lover,” Cee-c added. Recall that Tobi and Cee-C were on Tuesday night caught on camera kissing. However, their relation took a dramatic twist as Tobi nominated Cee-C for eviction on Monday. Explaining his reasons for putting up Cee-C and her new partner Lolu up for eviction, Toby said, “This is my principle. This is my life and what I believe. The way Lolu is talking, it makes me feel so bad but I just want people to also see things

Nigeria: Serap Backs Saraki On Single Pay for Ex-Governors

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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has backed the President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki on his call that all ex-governors still serving in government should not receive pensions from their states. Saraki on Wednesday had commended the Kwara State House of Assembly for heeding his call and passing a bill to stop pensions of ex-governors still holding elective or appointive positions. Saraki had then called on other states and their assemblies to emulate Kwara state by passing a similar bill to abolish double pay. In backing the stance of Saraki, SERAP challenged the chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum, Governor Abdulaziz Yari and his colleagues to show commitment and end double pay for ex-governors and their deputies. The NGO had on Tuesday requested the President of the Senate to "use his leadership position to sponsor a resolution in the Senate that would call on other states to abolish payment of double

Trade wars are good, says Trump

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US President Donald Trump has said "trade wars are good", amid controversy over his decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. He tweeted that the US was "losing billions of dollars on trade" and would find a trade war "easy to win". On Thursday he said steel imports would face a 25% tariff and aluminum 10%. Canada and the EU said they would bring forward their own countermeasures. Mexico, China and Brazil have also said they are considering retaliatory steps. Critics argue that the tariffs would fail to protect American jobs and would ultimately put up prices for consumers. The news sent shares in both Asia and Europe down on Friday.

Pineapple juice for cough relief: Does it work?

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Coughs are a common ailment, and many people look for simple and natural treatments to relieve them. Home remedies containing pineapple juice are sometimes used as an alternative to cough medicine. But is pineapple juice effective for cough relief?  Natural remedies for common ailments are often made popular by alternative medicine blogs and websites. However, claims about the effectiveness of these treatments are sometimes made without much or any scientific evidence. This article explores the health benefits of pineapple juice and the scientific evidence to support using it as a cough treatment. It also looks at other cough remedies to help people decide which is the right option for them. Can pineapple juice relieve a cough? Many communities use natural remedies as an alternative to over-the-counter medicine. For instance, the Amish community has traditionally used a remedy containing pineapple juice to treat coughs. These types of home remedies have rea

What are some itchy beard remedies?

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An itchy beard can be unpleasant and uncomfortable. It can occur at any time, whether the beard is in the initial stages of growth or well established. The itchy feeling can range from mild to severe — it may be easy to ignore and resolve on its own, or it might be very distracting and require medical treatment. 7 itchy beard remedies Because an itchy beard is a common occurrence, there are plenty of ways to deal with it. Some methods of treating an itchy beard are simple changes to hygiene or cleanliness routines. However, if the itchiness is caused by an underlying medical condition, a doctor may need to prescribe medication or antibiotics. Below are some common ways to find relief. 1. Keeping the face clean Regularly washing the beard and face will prevent dirt and bacteria from building up. It will also ensure that the skin doesn't become too oily. Wash the beard and face every day with warm water and cleanser. 2. Taking frequent baths or shower

Immorality scene: Presidency Opens up on Big Brother Naija

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Lauretta Onochie, a Special assistant to president Buhari on social media, has weighed in on the reality TV show called Big Brother Naija 2018. According to Onochie, the Nigerian government has no power to move or stop immoralities on the show as it was an adult programme. She wrote on her Twitter page; “Stop asking me to fix Big Brother Naija. I Don’t have such powers. Big Brother is an adult programme. If your children are watching it, it’s your fault, not mine.”

Nigeria: Herdsmen killings: Buhari ignored my invitation to Benue – Ortom

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Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom has revealed that he extended an invitation to President Buhari to come to Benue and console with victims of Fulani herdsmen attacks, but it wasn’t honored. Speaking on a television programme last weekend, Ortom said that as president, it was Buhari’s duty to provide citizens of the country with security but failed to take action to curb the killings. In his words; “We invited the president when we visited him in Abuja; that he should come to Benue state and extend his condolences to his people. Because we are members of the party, he is our president. If these people are attacking us, we expect him to give us security. He has done a number of things. He directed NEMA to provide relief materials, he also asked for security to be beefed up but I am not satisfied with what the presidency is doing on this matter. There is no doubt about that. I ask for justice for Benue people because we have not been treated fairly… These he