Mawlud celebration, not compulsory for Muslims- Sheik

An Ibadan-based Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Fadhilulah Hamzat, says it is not compulsory for Muslims to celebrate Mawlud Nabiyy or the birthday of Prophet Muhammad.
Hamzat, who made the remark during a Friday sermon at the W.O. Lawal Central Mosque, Ring Road, Ibadan, Oyo State, said that those marking the day which falls on Monday, Jan. 13, were doing so for commercial gains.

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Ukraine ex-minister hurt in clashes in Kiev

Several people have been injured in clashes between protesters and riot police in the Ukrainian capital Kiev.

Former interior minister and leading opposition figure Yuriy Lutsenko was among those wounded.
The violence broke out after three activists were earlier jailed over an alleged terror plot.
The unrest took place amid ongoing anti-government rallies against the government’s decision to pull out of a landmark deal with the European Union.
Instead, President Viktor Yanukovych struck a deal with Russia in December, which has seen big cuts in the price of gas imports from Russia.
Moscow also supported Ukraine’s finances with a $15bn purchase of government bonds.

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Gunmen kill Brazil church’s pastor

Police in Brazil say two gunmen have fatally wounded an evangelical pastor at his church in the city of Belo Horizonte.
The gunmen reportedly entered the city’s Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, and shot him in the head before fleeing by car.

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US diplomat to leave Delhi embassy

The US has confirmed that an American official will leave its embassy in Delhi at India’s request, amid a diplomatic row.
The US state department said it deeply regretted the move and hoped that it would bring closure to the case.

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Caverton Helicopter expatriate manager resigns over unpaid salaries of Nigerian staff

An expatriate manager at Caverton Helicopters, has reportedly resigned from the company over the unfair treatment of his Nigerian colleagues during the yuletide season, PM News reports

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P-Square's Peter and Paul Okoye to marry same day

The twin brothers will marry their women same day sometime this year, but according to a source

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The Turn Up spot of the week!

Just in case you haven't heard Facade Thai Restaurant and Lounge is one of the Islands new "turn up" spots.

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How cute pics of father tending to his daughters caused uproar online

 
The bashing on the internet is sometimes unbelievable. Photos that are supposed to be described as cute and loving is being highly criticized. Doyin Richards,

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Gabrielle Union kinda blames herself for break with Dwayne + Gives relastionship advice

Gabby's boyfriend of many years Dwyane Wade got his side chick pregnant while on a 'break' with the actress...and she kinda blames herself.

The newly engaged 41 year old beauty tells Glamour magazine

When Dwyane and I broke up briefly in 2013, it was because of distance and scheduling. I finished filming Being Mary Jane, then I flew to Vegas right away to start shooting Think Like a Man Too. I couldn't take time off, and I missed some quality togetherness we desperately needed. Over the summer, I reassessed priorities. I'd always wanted an awesome career with back-to-back projects, but I realized I wasn't willing to sacrifice my relationship for it. Moving forward, I decided my work schedule has to make sense for our family. Bottom line: If an issue's a deal breaker, it's a deal breaker. If your relationship isn't something you're willing to give up and you can compromise, do so.

She also gives relationship advice. See that after the cut...

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Wole Soyinka's daughter, Iyetade Soyinka, laid to rest

The remains of the second daughter of Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka, Iyetade Soyinka was  laid to rest yesterday

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Former Glo ambassador actor Mike Ezurunoye signed by Airtel

Months after ending his endorsement deal with telecoms giant

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Russia’s southern Stavropol region on alert afterbodies found

Russian investigators are trying to determine who
killed six men whose bodies were found in four cars
abandoned in an area of southern Russia close to
the volatile Caucasus mountains.
Three of the cars had been rigged with explosive
devices, but only one of the bombs went off and no
one was hurt.

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How my gay controversy brought me fame –Benson Okonkwo

Some years back, the name, Benson Okonkwo,
wouldn’t have meant anything to quite a number of
people, but not now, when the gangling actor is one
of the fastest rising stars in the movie industry.

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Top draw movies on DVDs (1)

Since few movies are trending right now it would
not be out of place to visit those that have made
their tour of cinemas and now testing the waters of
the DVD market. Though there isn’t a set pattern, a
movie is expected to hit the DVD market after
staying between a month to three in the cinemas.

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Super Falcons qualify for Namibia 2014

Abuja – The Super Falcons on Thursday reached
the final round of qualifying series for the African
Women Championship2014, after Sierra Leone, their
next opponent, announced their withdrawal.
The Sierra Leonians cited lack of funds as the

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