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Young Man Burns Certificates, Says Education Is A Scam

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  A young Nigerian man identified as, Usman Abubakar from Gusau, in Zamfara State was said to have burnt all his school certificates.  In a recent trending story gathered by Soaznews, the medium stated that Usman said poor man In Nigeria has no future.  Many Nigerians have been reacting to this act, some saying it was done at of frustration while some said it was done as a result of mental depression.  Photo credit: Soaznews

Shopping Complex Catches Up With Fire At Torotoro ~See The Cause

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  A shopping complex has got fired at Torotoro, Abeokuta Ogun State but the Fire and Safety Service of the state has responded to the emergency calls of the traders and residents of the town. As the fire is still seriously ravaging, the Ogun State Fire and Safety Service are doing their best to curb the fire.  The reports gathered through our correspondent, the cause of the incident is still unknown. Details shortly

Sanwo-Olu Receives Football Star At Statehouse

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 Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, received Nigerian female football star, Asisat Oshoala, in the statehouse.  The female striker who had paid homage to the Oba Elegushi of Ikate Land some days ago also took her courtesy visit to the governor of the state where she had a good time with the governor as they both debated the way forward for the state in sports activities. The football star who is an indigenous person from Ikorodu discussed her program with the governor in establishing a foundation where the less privileged is assisted.   The governor has pledged to support her according to what the governor tweeted: "Today, Asisat Oshoala paid me a courtesy visit. She is a worthy ambassador of Lagos from Ikorodu and we are proud of her. She spoke about her plans for the Asisat Oshoala Foundation and I promised to support her.  "We kicked the ball for a bit and I think I still have my skills.🙂 "  Photo credit: Kazeem Kaccy

BREAKING: Beware Of Result On Social Media, INEC Advises

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  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned observers,  blogs owners, especially the partisan ones, to stop uploading fake reports, emphasizing that official reports of the Edo election are still under the coalition.  The INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, cautioned all partisans who have been uploading one result or the other to desist from these barbarous acts, adding that it is not democratically right and it could affect our democracy negatively.  "The results from polling units in each local government are still in coalition centers, still expecting them at the central coalition center where the official announcement will be made," he said, "all Nigerians, especially the Edolites, should be expecting transparency as it will be televised live on national television."

POLITICS: Ize-Iyamu Wears Confidence As He Votes

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  The people of Edo have trooped out to vote for the candidate of their choice in today's governorship election as The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has taken the necessary gadgets for the election to various polling units.  Our corresponded has gathered that the All Progressive Candidate in the race, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has voted and some other prominent personalities have done the same without any violence or harassment.  The ambiance of the state is cool and warm with security personnel on the ground.  Infotainmentkingfom will keep updating you as the event unfolds...

The Reason You Should Join The Protest On October 1st ~ Activist Explains

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  One of the RvolutionNow activists, Omolara Alagbala, has explained logically the reason all Nigerians should participate in the pre-planned protest by the group RevolutionNow to be held nationally on the 1st of October, 2020.  In her Facebook page, she wrote: "In NIGERIA everyone has his/her line in our National Pledge. Pls, check which line you belong to. 1. I pledge to Nigeria my country. (This line is for those in authority -  President, Vice President, Senate President, Speaker, Governors, Ministers, Perm-Secs, Service Chiefs, DGs, etc) 2. To be faithful loyal and honest. (This line is for Imams, Pastors, and their likes) 3. To serve Nigeria with all my strength (This line is for Civil Servants, Entrepreneurs, Lawyers, Doctors, Nurses, Engineers, etc) 4. To defend her unity and uphold her honor & glory.  (This line is for security  - Soldiers, Police, DSS, Immigration, etc) 5 SO HELP ME GOD. (This line is for the Masses) I think you have picked your li...

OPINION: "I Can Be President" ~Could The Boy With This Inscription On His Shirt Achieve His Aim!

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  It is on Facebook that Itknews.com retrieved the picture of a local child whose shirt has an inscription of "I Can Be President".  Do you think such an inscription could inspire the bearer of the shirt to work and walk towards the achievement of his aim as time goes by while growing up?  Yes, the bearer could achieve that and he could only achieve that with the help of our teachers! I commend all the teachers of the Nigerian schools, especially those teaching in the remote areas where social amenities are not available, for the wonderful job they have been doing through impacting positively into the lives of the children despite the fact that the parents have not been displaying signs of appreciation. I have always wondered how life would be if everybody decided not to be a teacher. My advice to teachers is that they should keep on doing their great job which has made most of the students see them as mentors,  leaders, and mirrors they see as replicational objects ...

Davido's Homage To Iru Kingdom, Fans Say It Is Politically Suspicious ~See Reason

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  The Lagos based artiste, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has paid homage to Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abdul Wasiu Lawal, for his official Coronation that took place the 6 September 2020 at Iru Royal Estate, Lekki, Lagos.  Fans of the CEO of DMW Records Label who recently visited the chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Musiliu Ayinde, popularly known as MC Oluomo, have been looking at the different movements of the OBO Crooner politically suspicious.  Some fans said the visitation has something to do with the 2023 race for Lagos State House of Assembly.  Some said it is necessary to give honour to whom honour is due to, adding that Davido is one of the residents within the Iru Kingdom as he lives in Lekki. "May you live long! May you reign forever," Davido said.

I Have Secret Affairs With Ladies ~Bobrisky Confesses

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 Nigerian internet personality, Bobrisky, who is known as a transgender woman in Nigeria, has confessed that he secretly have romantic affairs with ladies.  Bobrisky admitted this when he was being interviewed by the CEO of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu, via video calls, adding that he would be happy to have a child secretly.  Many other deceitful acts which the internet personality has engaged were pronounced by her. See the video and be shocked...!

Veteran Actor, Odunlade Meets The Tallest Man In Nigeria ~Read Reaction

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  Nigerian popular actor, Odunlade Adekola, has given glory to Almighty God as he felt that God does things the way He wishes.  Odunlade expressed this on the day he met the tallest man in Nigeria, Afeez Agoro Oladimeji, emphasizing in the Yoruba language that this is a sign from Almighty God. "Ami NLA ni eyi lati odo Olohun. Eru Olohun bami" he said.   Most Nigerian veteran actors have featured Agoro in their movies, especially actors like Saheed Balogun and Olaniyi Afonja popularly known as Sanyeri. The biography of the tallest man in Nigeria is retrieved by itknews.com on his social media: Afeez Agoro Oladimeji is a Nigerian model, actor, and reality TV Show Star recognized as the tallest man in Nigeria. He is 7 ft’4 inches tall; born on 13 December 1975 with a height of 2.25 m.

NANS Advises ASUU To Stop Parading Itself As Medical Organization

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 The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has advised the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to stop parading itself as a medical organization, adding that it is only a medical body that can stop the government from reopening of schools.  NANS stated that ASUU was organized to regulate the proper running of tertiary institutions in the country not to intervene in other affairs.  The National Association of Nigerian Students added that ASUU should stop collecting salary if truly its insinuation that it is not pleasing to reopen schools at the moment as the students felt the lecturers are lazy to understand that reopening of schools is better than other sectors with lockdown relaxation. Members of NANS, especially those from Ogun State, were agitating for peaceful protest in the state before the governor of the state, Prince Dapo Abiodun, announced the date of resumption.  Some of the members of the NANS were seen posting different inscription on t...

I Will Knock You Out In 2023 ~Olufemi Ajadi Tells Old Cabals

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  The leader of All Nigeria Youths Reoriented Initiative and 2023 Presidential aspirant, Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has taken to his social media pages to express a highly philosophical and logical expression about how the 2023 general election would look like, especially if anyone above 55 years of age contested against him.  Ajadi said any aspirant that is not one of the Nigerian youths contesting for presidency in 2023 would be technically knocked out, emphasizing that the 2023 presidency is meant for the youths.  Followers of this presidential aspirant have also reacted to his comments saying that they reinforce and also interpret his used image well.  Ajadi whose photograph displays how he dresses up like a boxer fully equipped with necessary kits wrote on his timeline on Facebook: "Get set or borrow additional strength, be you old cabal, come 2023Presidency, the enemy of Nigeria, I will knock you down all with your old idea, Check it out. #2023newnigeriamandate...

Davido Pays A Surprise Visit To MC Oluomo ~See Details

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  Lagos based popular musician, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has visited Akima Hotel in the Oshodi neighborhood of Lagos. The hotel is owned by the chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Musiliu Akinsanya popularly known as MC Oluomo.  Davido who visited the hotel alongside his crew was highly welcome by the management of the hotel and the and other staff. In Facebook post today Saturday, 5 September 2020,  MC Oluomo acknowledged and appreciate the visit of the singer. He wrote: “David Adedeji Adeleke, who is better known as Davido and his team make a compliment visit to my hotel (AKIMA HOTEL, OSHODI). “It was good to meet you, Your visit was a compliment to everyone around and Oshodi at large. Thank you so much for coming.

BREAKING: First International Flight Arrives Lagos

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The first international flight after the reopening of Nigeria international airports landed in Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos today Saturday 5 September 2020.  The new restoration has made many Nigerians hopeful that the economy that is moribund will become successful soon as importation and exportation of goods would be fully accessible.   According to the information gathered, the International flight took off from Beirut, Lebanon, by time which was not disclosed to itknews.com but landed at the airport at exactly 02:25 pm. This new development has just happened after five months of the closure of the Nigerian airspace which was due to the curbing of the coronavirus pandemic.  Details shortly 

Ondo State Is For Asiwaju Tinubu In 2023 ~See Reasons

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  The governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu Aketi, has officially received the former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to commission the State Internal Revenue Service Building today, 5 September 2020.  Akeredolu and some other chieftains of All Progressive Congress Party of the state welcome the party leader with a warm welcome.  The governor of the state has taken to his Twitter handle and tweeted:  "Today we welcome @AsiwajuTinubu to Ondo State to commission our Internal Revenue Service building. There is no better choice for this commissioning than the mastermind of Lagos' transition to financial self-sustainability."

Buhari Is A Dictator ~Says Afrobeat Idol Femi Anikulapo

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  Afrobeat idol, Femi Kuti, said he had refused to join the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), when the Vice President invited him to join, as he felt that  President Muhammadu Buhari imprisoned his father, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, in 1984 for unconstitutional reasons.  Femi said that he refused to join the APC when Vice President Yemi Osinbajo asked him to, just as he refused to join the opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) when its members wanted to lobby him in.  He added that the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo,  is still his friend up to the moment because he understands and respects his view. The 58-year-old musician stated in a series of tweets on Friday to explain his participation in the January 2012 protest in Ojota, Lagos against fuel price hike during the regime of the former president, President Goodluck Jonathan, emphasizing how he pulled out immediately he realized the protest was politically motivated.  “I want to...

The Former Provost Of NIJ, Gbemiga Ogunleye ~The Man Who Sees Beyond Tomorrow

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 "Are you the class governor of your class?" Mr. Gbemiga Ogunleye asked.  I was addressed this way, the first day I met the former provost of Nigerian Institute Of Journalism and I smiled. Three weeks later, I contested for the position of governor among other interested colleagues of mine and I won.  On a good Friday afternoon, April 12, 2019, precisely, I met the former provost at the school gate while coming from Area G central mosque and he addressed me with "where is Ameer coming from?"   Not less than two months, The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN) Lagos unit elected me as the Ameer of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism! Moreover, when the Students' Representative Council, which I am one of the members, held a meeting at the former provost's office, he asked me, "are you an Alhaji?" I smiled. I have the belief that I will become an Alhaji very soon because whenever my provost pronounces positive wishes, they always come to pass be...

ENTERTAINMENT: Controversial Artiste Edrees AbdulKareem Releases Lyric Bombshell ~See The 20 Tracks

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  The controversial Nigerian musician, Edrees AbdulKareem, has released his new album title "NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH".  In the new album, the popular artiste featured some of his prominent colleagues in the music industry such as Ruggedman, Sound Sultan, Seriki, Jazzman Olofin, Olamide among others.  Nigerians have been reacting to the new album suspiciously as they felt its lyrics would base on the current situation of the nation which may influence the citizens positively than the artiste's former album, "NIGERIA JAGAJAGA".   The album, which consists of 20 tracks, has the listed tracks by the side of the photograph used in this report.  Most of the songs were produced by SOSO BEAT, MR. LEKKI, VTEK, LILJIZZY, and IGBALODE BEAT.