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Nigerians make the best jollof rice – Osinbajo (WATCH)

by Azeez Adeniyi Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said Nigerian jollof rice is the best in the world. He said this while speaking at the Platform convened by Poju Oyemade, senior pastor of the Covenant Christian Centre. Osinbajo said Nigeria has the best talents across the world. [Read Also: THE THREAD: JOLLOF WARS | DID LAI... Read More

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‘The lion of the East meets the tiger of the West!’ | Nnamdi Kanu visits Fani-Kayode

by Azeez Adeniyi Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu on Monday visited former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode in Abuja. Fani-Kayode disclosed this while posting a picture of them on his Facebook. He wrote, “The lion of the east meets the tiger of the west!!! It was a pleasure to host... Read More

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May Day: FG committed to improving workers welfare – APC

by Azeez Adeniyi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the Federal Government will ensure improvement in the livelihood of Nigerians. The party gave the assurance in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi on Monday. The party congratulated workers on the 2017 Workers’ Day celebration. It acknowledged that without doubts,... Read More

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Corpse grabs brother’s hand in Plateau mortuary

by Azeez Adeniyi There was pandemonium at the Plateau Specialist Hospital mortuary on Monday after hand of a corpse being prepared for burial suddenly grabbed his living brother’s hand. The deceased, identified as Choji Zeng, was being dressed up by his brother, in preparation for burial. Family members reportedly ran out in panic as they... Read More

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PDP will pay better wage if elected in 2019 – Sheriff

by Azeez Adeniyi The National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff has said the party would pay an increased minimum wage to workers if elected in 2019. In a statement signed by his deputy, Dr Cairo Ojougboh, on Monday in Abuja, Sherriff congratulated the workers on the 2017 Workers’ Day. “When we... Read More

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How Jonathan delayed passage of anti-gay bill – David Mark

by Azeez Adeniyi Former Senate President, David Mark has said ex-President Goodluck Jonathan made the National Assembly delay the passing of the anti-gay bill because of President Barack Obama’s reelection bid. Mark made this claim in ‘Against the Run of Play’, a book written by Olusegun Adeniyi, former media aide to late Umaru Yar’Adua. Mark... Read More

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#ThePlatform: You are no longer leaders of the future because the future is already here | Osinbajo tells Nigerian youth

by Azeez Adeniyi Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said Nigeria’s entertainment industry is the fastest growing in the world. Osinbajo said this on Monday while speaking at The Platform. Osinbajo said Nigeria has the most creative people on earth, while stating that its comedians are the funniest in the world. [Read Also: PETER OBI HAS TAKEN... Read More

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Phasing out ‘Danfo’ buses from Lagos roads will create jobs – Ambode

by Azeez Adeniyi Lagos State governor, Akinwumi Ambode has said the removal of yellow commercial buses popularly known as ‘Danfo’ from the roads will lead to the creation of more jobs. The Governor, who spoke at the May Day Rally held at the Agege Stadium to commemorate the 2017 Workers Day Celebration. He said this... Read More

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Troops kill notorious gang leader in Ondo

Troops of Operation Delta Safe on Sunday killed a notorious kidnapper and gang leader while repelling an attack around Ajakpa community in the creeks of Southern Ondo State. A statement on Monday by Major Abubakar Abdullahi, Coordinator, Joint Media Campaign Center, said the attack was led by kidnap kingpin, Ossy Ibori. According to the statement,... Read More

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President Buhari

‘How PDP, others can defeat Buhari in 2019’

by Azeez Adeniyi Segun Adeniyi, former media aide to late President Umaru Yar’Adua has said opposition parties must form a coalition in order to defeat President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 general elections. Adeniyi said this in his recently launched book, “Against the Run of Play.” According to him, the All Progressives Congress was able... Read More

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It’s high time we increased minimum wage to N50,000 – Ekweremadu

by Azeez Adeniyi Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has called for the implementation of N50,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers. Ekweremadu stated this in his goodwill message to workers on May Day. He said the current economic realities has made the current N18,000 minimum wage no longer realistic. [Read Also: REPS COMMITTED TO PASSING NEW MINIMUM... Read More

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Workers’ Day: Workers disrupt May Day rally in Abuja

by Azeez Adeniyi Some workers on Monday disrupted the May Day celebration at the Eagle Square in Abuja. Trouble started when the Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Biola Bawa was called to read the address of the Minister, Senator Chris Ngige who was representing the President. The workers rejected Ngige,... Read More

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APGA commends FG over Nnamdi Kanu’s release

by Azeez Adeniyi The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has commended the Federal Government for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a statement by National Chairman of the party, Victor Oye, the party expressed satisfaction over Kanu’s release. He observed that although the bail conditions were... Read More

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Cross River pays May salaries to celebrate Workers’ day

by Azeez Adeniyi In celebration of World Workers’ day, the Cross River State government has paid its workers their May salaries. The state governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, had on April 30 ordered that the May salaries of workers be paid. Ayade had ordered the payment of workers in May last year in commemoration of Workers’... Read More

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‘I don’t give a damn about it!’ | Jonathan explains why he refused to publicly declare asset

by Azeez Adeniyi Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he didn’t declare his asset publicly because it was not the right thing to do as President. Jonathan said this in a book titled ‘Against the run of play’ written by Segun Adeniyi. He argued that he did not believe that declaring his assets publicly could... Read More

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Reps committed to passing new minimum wage – Dogara

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara on Sunday said that the House was committed to passing a new minimum wage bill. Dogara in a statement to mark the 2017 Workers’ Day, signed by his Special Adviser,Media and Public Affairs, Turaki Hassa, reiterated the resolve and commitment of the parliament to enacting the New... Read More

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#ICYMI: Kemen has been calling me but I don’t want to speak with him – TBoss (WATCH)

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Tokunbo Idowu popularly known as TBoss featured as a guest on Rubbin Minds on Channels TV on Sunday. Tboss spoke about the sexual assault incident involving her and Kemen. She also spoke on how she would have spent the prize money if she had won. Watch;

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Fayose is a honorary Biafran governor, IPOB says

by Azeez Adeniyi The Indigenous People of Biafra has bestowed the Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose with the title of honorary governor of Biafra Republic . In a statement on Sunday, IPOB hailed Fayose for his solidarity towards Nnamdi Kanu. The statement was signed by the media and publicity secretary of the group, Comrade Emma... Read More

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Eba and Egusi is the secret of my success – Anthony Joshua (WATCH)

Nigerian-born British boxer, Anthony Joshua has credited his success to Nigerian dishes. In an interview with Nigerian journalist, Oma Akatugba, Joshua eating Pounded Yam, Eba and Egusi is the secret of success. [Read Also: ANTHONY JOSHUA KNOCKS OUT KLITSCHKO TO WIN WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE] He added that he would love to give back to Nigeria if given... Read More

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Osun to investigate death of Sen. Isiaka Adeleke

by Azeez Adeniyi Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has said the state government will set up a panel to probe the cause of the sudden death of Senator Isiaka Adeleke. In a statement on Sunday by the media aide to the governor, Semiu Okanlawon, the governor said Adeleke was a man of peace. According to... Read More

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The Thread: ‘That’s how two people infected Twitter Nigeria with HIV’

Twitter NG is absolutely a place to be. But once in a while, you come across stories that will send shivers down your spine and make you regret opening your Timeline. This is one of such stories shared by @HeartofGold_. Read: https://twitter.com/HeartOfGoId_/status/858664281587503104 https://twitter.com/HeartOfGoId_/status/858666305121116161 https://twitter.com/HeartOfGoId_/status/858667422865403904 https://twitter.com/HeartOfGoId_/status/858667940299911168 https://twitter.com/HeartOfGoId_/status/858668326293299201 https://twitter.com/HeartOfGoId_/status/858668730510913536 https://twitter.com/HeartOfGoId_/status/858669314131587074 https://twitter.com/HeartOfGoId_/status/858669701374894080 https://twitter.com/HeartOfGoId_/status/858669701374894080 https://twitter.com/HeartOfGoId_/status/858670105722572801 https://twitter.com/HeartOfGoId_/status/858670337545863168 https://twitter.com/HeartOfGoId_/status/858671535112024064 https://twitter.com/HeartOfGoId_/status/858671842810363906 https://twitter.com/HeartOfGoId_/status/858672232536649728... Read More

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ObamaCare is dead, it can’t be compared with anything – Trump

by Azeez Adeniyi US President, Donald Trump has said ObamaCare cannot be compared to anything because it is dead. In a series of tweets on Sunday, Trump said his administration was working on a better health plan with lower premiums and deductibles. Trump also took a swipe at democrats, stating that they are not interested... Read More

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Police arrest driver who supplies Boko Haram insurgents fuel, food

by Azeez Adeniyi The Borno State Police Command on Sunday said it has arrested a driver, Malam Modu Mustapha for allegedly purchasing fuel and food items for Boko Haram insurgents. Commissioner of Police in the state, Damian Chukwu said the suspect was arrested after a tip-off by members of the public. “The Police have received... Read More

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I am not corrupt, I don’t like money – Amaechi (WATCH)

by Azeez Adeniyi Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said he is not corrupt, contrary to popular opinion. Amaechi said this during an interview on Hard Talk on Channels TV. When asked if he was corrupt, Amaechi said, “Is my honesty in doubt? I have told Nigerians and I repeat to Nigerians today I am... Read More

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#BBNaija: ‘The money go don finish by now o’ | TBoss speaks about N25m prize money

by Azeez Adeniyi Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Tokunbo Idowu known as TBoss has reiterated that the N25m would have already been exhausted if she had won. TBoss said this on Sunday on Rubbin Minds with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. Recall that while she was having a conversation with Efe, she had mentioned that the money won’t... Read More

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#BBNaija: Kemen has been calling me but i’m not ready to speak with him – TBoss

by Azeez Adeniyi Former housemate and second runner-up at the Big Brother Naija show, Tboss says fellow housemate, Kemen has been calling her over the sexual assault incident between the duo. TBoss said this on Sunday in an interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Rubbing Minds on Channels TV. Kemen had been disqualified from the show... Read More

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Police arrest ex-Jigawa gov, Sule Lamido

The police in Kano has arrested the former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, PremiumTimes reports. Lamido was reportedly arrested for inciting his supporters to sabotage the local government elections organised by the current administration of Governor Muhammad Badaru. The former governor was arrested at his Sharada Kano home on Sunday morning. He is reportedly... Read More

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How Nigerian boxing officials rejected Anthony Joshua “because he was not good enough”

A former boxing champion, Jeremiah Okorodudu has World Champion, Anthony Joshua who defeated Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday was rejected by Nigerian boxing officials in 2007. Okorodudu told UK Sun that Joshua wanted to fight for Nigeria at the Beijing 2008 Olympics. “Joshua was in Nigeria once to connect with his roots and I think that... Read More

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Report on probe of NIA must not be made public – Ex-minister

by Azeez Adeniyi Former minister of external affairs, Bolaji Akinyemi has said the report on the probe of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) must not be made public. In a statement on Sunday, Akinyemi said President Muhammadu Buhari should have appointed someone who has knowledge of the NIA’s operations as Chairman of the panel probing... Read More

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Come home and make billions, FG tells Nigerians in diaspora

The Federal Government has urged Nigerians diaspora to return home and make billions from the various economic opportunities. Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, made the call at an investment forum organised by his ministry, in New York, for Nigerians in the United States. “We are asking you to come and be billionaires.... Read More

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