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Okada, Mama Put, K-leg, others added to Oxford Dictionary.
Some popular Nigerian ‘English’ words have made it into the Oxford English Dictionary for the first time. These words are typically those which Nigerians have coined from Nigerian languages since the 1970s and 1980s. They include: Buka: a word borrowed from Hausa and Yoruba which refers to a roadside restaurant sells local food at low prices. Danfo: The most popular means of transportation in Lagos and other Nigerian cities. Danfo is derived from Yoruba. It was first used in 1973, and described those yellow minibuses which convey paying passengers through the ever buzzing Lagos road. Okada: This is used to…
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Adeboye reacts to Abule-Egba Pipeline explosion.
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has reacted to the pipeline explosion along Ekoro Road by Baruwa axis, Abule Egba, Lagos which claimed lives and properties. It was reported that five persons were confirmed dead, while several vehicles and houses were destroyed after some suspected pipeline vandals disrupted the Atlas Cove-Mosimi Pipeline, part of the System 2B Pipeline. Reacting, Adeboye in a short post commiserated with victims of the Abule-Egba incident. On his verified Instagram page, he wrote: ”Our hearts are with the victims of the inferno of the Abule-Egba pipeline incident. We…
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‘PDP’s protest, attempt to overthrow Buhari’ – Uzodinma
Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma has described the PDP’s protest against his victory as an attempt to overthrow Buhari. Speaking after he received APC members who held a solidarity march for him in Owerri, the governor said the protest should be investigated. “If it is the Imo State governorship election, why are PDP members protesting in Abuja, Bayelsa and everywhere in the country? Why are they not protesting only in Imo state?” Uzodinma said. “PDP wants to overthrow the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. I therefore, use this medium to call on all the security agencies to begin an…
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Currency Counterfeiters arrested by EFCC in Abuja
Two men, Badamasi Sule and Muhammad Muhammad, have been arrested for owning counterfeit Naira notes totalling about N45million by the economic and financial crimes commission of the Abuja zone.The men are said to be part of a syndicate of fraudsters operating from Gashua, Yobe State with its dispatch lodge being a hotel located in Abacha Estate, Abuja who specialize in printing fake N1,000 notes. They were also found to be in possession of fake $100 bills.The men who were arrested with two “Ghana-must-go bags” containing the N1,000 notes were said to be preparing to put the money out into circulation. Their primary…
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Sergio Romero involved in ghastly Car accident.
Manchester United goal keeper, Sergio Romero has been involved in a fatal car accident near the club’s Carrington training ground on Monday morning. According to reports, the Argentine is said to have been unharmed by the incident. Romero, was seen in images posted on social media standing next to the car which was wedged underneath a roadside crash barrier close to United’s Carrington training ground.
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BBNaija’s Gedoni gets appointment in Cross river State.
Former Big Brother Naija 2019 housemate, Gedoni Ekpata has been appointed as a Special Adviser on Garment Factory and Branding to Cross river State Governor Ben Ayade. The reality star is set to marry his fiance, Khafi who was also a former big brother house mate.
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“Congratulations Nigeria” – PDP speaks on Tambuwal’s Victory
It was reported earlier today that the Supreme Court affirmed Aminu Tambuwal of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as the winner of the March 2019 governorship election in Sokoto State. Reacting to this, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated the Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal and Nigerians on the affirmation of his election as the Governor of Sokoto state.
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Lagos Government bans Motorcycles, Tricycles on Highways, Bridges.
The lagos state government has begun a law that has banned the operation of motorcycles and tricycles on highways and bridges. This was according to a statement which reads: “LASG has commenced the installation of 2,000 prohibition signs across the metropolis, in a renewed effort towards creating awareness on the Lagos State Traffic Laws on restricted areas for the operation of motorcycles and tricycles. “The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde disclosed that a good number of the road signs indicate restricted areas, warning that anyone that violates the law after this effort would be punished in accordance with the…
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Free Primary, Secondary School Education approved in Kaduna State
Nasir El-Rufai, governor of Kaduna, has ordered that primary and secondary children in the state be exempted from paying fees. This was according to a letter dated January 17 and addressed to the zonal director of the Kaduna state schools quality assurance authority made known by Phoebe Yayi, permanent secretary for the state ministry of education. The letter read thus: “Sequel to the public pronouncement made by the governor of Kaduna state on different occasions on the government’s resolve to ensure 100% access to basic and post-basic quality education by all pupils and students of school age in the state…
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Only God can stop APC from producing Anambra’s next Governor – APC Chieftain
Anambra State Chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC Chief Basil Ejidike, has declared that only God can stop his party from taking over in the state. He said as a result of the Supreme Court judgement which gave Senator Hope Uzodinma of APC victory over Hon Emeka Ihedioha of the People’s Democratic Party PDP. He Pointed out that the party has started its sensitization program in the state ahead of the election in 2021 and stands the best chance of winning the forthcoming presidential election. He further expressed that the works of the party in Imo State has given…
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Play your role and be Patriotic – Lai Mohammed urges Nigerians
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alh. Lai Mohammed, on Saturday, urged Nigerians to play their roles as patriotic citizens so that the country could have meaningful development. He made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of a wedding ceremony at the Nigerian Air Force Protestant Church, Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja, Lagos. “We quite appreciate the aspirations of Nigerians and the government remains focused and determined to ensure that all the promises regarding the economy and creating more jobs will come through. “We also need the support of Nigerians. They…
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Anthony Joshua prostrates, takes Pictures with Buhari in London
The world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, on Saturday has been seen prostrating and taking selfies with president Buhari in London. In the pictures, Joshua was seen holding his belts with Buhari. It was indeed a beautiful moment Recall that Buhari had on Friday travelled to London to participate in the inaugural UK-Africa Investment Summit holding on Monday, January 20, 2020.
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