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Celebrities / Billyque Entertainment Drags Obesere To Dubai For 'Wasila Coded' Movie Premiere by Greatpoet(m): 1:04pm On Jun 04, 2019
BillyQue in conjunction, Climax Travels, and Milly Hussle Promotions is set to host the Official Premiere for the movie "Wasila Coded". The premiere and movie screening is billed to hold at the prestigious Kiza Restaurant and Lounge in Dubai. The Premiere will have music from Veteran Fuji Musician, Abass Akande Obesere.

Date is: Tuesday, 11th June, 2019

Time: 9pm - 3am.

Venue: Kiza Restaurant and Lounge

Source: https://ngg.ng/2019/06/04/photo-billyque-entertainment-drags-obesere-to-dubai-for-wasila-coded-movie-premiere/

Politics / EXCLUSIVE: Four Years After, Ex-nigerian Minister Set To Return Home From Exile by Greatpoet(m): 12:43am On Jun 03, 2019
Nigeria’s erstwhile Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, has signalled his intention to return to the country four years after proceeding abroad on self-exile.

In an exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, the former minister dismissed suggestions that he was evading prosecution by the Nigerian authorities.

Mr Adoke said he was getting ready to return between July and September, after four years outside the country on self-imposed exile.

“I am ready to submit myself to prosecution. I am not ready to submit myself to persecution,” he said, as he justified his prolonged stay outside the country.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said some appointees of the Goodluck Jonathan administration, including Mr Adoke, have questions to answer concerning  the infamous $1.1billion Malabu Oil scandal for which oil giants Shell and ENI are being prosecuted in multiple jurisdictions.

But the former attorney general has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and a Nigerian court ruled in April 2018 that he cannot be held personally liable for his role in the controversial deal.

In the judgement, Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court agreed with Mr Adoke’s submissions that his involvement in the transaction, which resulted in the sale of Nigeria’s oil well, OPL 245, was in compliance with his constitutional duties as attorney general.

In his interview with this medium, the former minister said his stay abroad has little to do with the Malabu matter.

He said he initially left the country for further studies but that as he was planning to return after his academic programme, he received counsel from some influential well-wishers that there was a plot to unjustly incarcerate him and that he should stay away from harm’s way.

“I would not put myself before a moving train,” he said. “… I needed to be heard because the modus operandi of those investigating was working to an answer, not investigative.”

Mr Adoke said he also needed time to attend to his health while also documenting the story of his stewardship.

The former minister, who left Nigeria in June 2015, first headed to The Hague, where he undertook advanced studies in international criminal law, graduating in August 2016.

“I worked on some very credible intelligence at that time from people from within and outside the government. I was advised not to come back at that time,” he told this newspaper.

“So, I had the option to go on for my PhD. I had even submitted my proposal for the PhD. At the same time, allegations were being made against me, which I needed to clear. At the end I opted for writing about my experience.”

Mr Adoke said he has just completed his memoir titled “Burden of Service”, which is due for release in July.

He described the book as a tell-all narrative which documented his five-year tenure as attorney general of the federation, and some key political and administrative moments of the country during the period of his stewardship.

Mr Adoke said many people accused of infractions were not being accorded fair hearing during investigation, hence his decision to first tell his own story.

The book’s title, he said, underlines the burden that comes with public office in Nigeria “because it is really a burden to serve Nigeria as a country that is ungrateful to those who have served it”.

Mr Adoke lamented that his job as attorney general was a tough and difficult one, with many expectations and difficult decisions to contend with.

“From my experience, if people can’t eat, it is the attorney general,” he said. “If people don’t get appointment, it is the attorney general. If people didn’t get this, it is the attorney general. So, it is a very difficult job and people who have passed through that office would tell you that it is very difficult.”

Mr Adoke however commended former President Goodluck Jonathan for giving him free hands to operate as the country’s number one law officer.

“But I was very lucky, I had a very understanding president. I had a president who allowed me to do my work. I had a president who has a listening ear.

“I had a president who understood the fact that he was a constitutional president and must work within the confines of the law.

“On issues of the law he deferred to me. If you tell the president something is illegal he would not go ahead and do it, no matter the prejudices or his preferences.”



Source: https://ngg.ng/2019/06/02/exclusive-four-years-after-ex-nigerian-minister-set-to-return-home-from-exile/

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Sports / Re: Fans Mob Jurgen Klopp's Lookalike In Madrid (Photo, Video) by Greatpoet(m): 1:48pm On Jun 01, 2019
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Sports / Re: Fans Mob Jurgen Klopp's Lookalike In Madrid (Photo, Video) by Greatpoet(m): 12:41pm On Jun 01, 2019
the resemblance is crazy....
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grin. Na klopp be that na abi which kind resemblance be this?

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Sports / Fans Mob Jurgen Klopp's Lookalike In Madrid (Photo, Video) by Greatpoet(m): 12:35pm On Jun 01, 2019
A lookalike of Liverpool FC coach Jurgen Klopp has been serenaded by Liverpool fans in Madrid, the day before the Champions League final. Some fans seemingly mistook the man for Klopp himself, but the lookalike was happy to play along. Liverpool faces Tottenham at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in the final on Saturday.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA6JaLFZLp8

Source: https://ngg.ng/2019/06/01/fans-mob-liverpool-manager-klopps-lookalike-ahead-of-champions-league-final-in-madrid/

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Celebrities / Re: Hush Puppi Spotted At Uk-based Nigerian Writer’s Book Launch In Kiza Dubai by Greatpoet(m): 3:58am On May 31, 2019
What’s ur business with the size of his dick
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grin this hushpuppy will have a small dickkk grin pure 40 seconds man
Celebrities / Re: Hush Puppi Spotted At Uk-based Nigerian Writer’s Book Launch In Kiza Dubai by Greatpoet(m): 8:54pm On May 30, 2019
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Politics / Re: My Euthopian Airline Flight Experience – Obasanjo by Greatpoet(m): 3:28pm On May 30, 2019
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Politics / Re: My Euthopian Airline Flight Experience – Obasanjo by Greatpoet(m): 3:15pm On May 30, 2019
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Politics / Re: Ibe Kachikwu Sends President Buhari & Osinbajo Message After The Inauguration by Greatpoet(m): 2:49pm On May 30, 2019
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Politics / Ibe Kachikwu Sends President Buhari & Osinbajo Message After The Inauguration by Greatpoet(m): 12:15pm On May 30, 2019
Nigeria's Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe kachikwu, has penned a felicitation and goodwill message to his principal and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, and the vice president Professor Yemi Osinbajo, on their successful inauguration for a second term in office; on May 29.

Kachikwu, took to his twitter handle to share his message and wished the President and hid vice, that under their leadership, Nigeria will flourish.

See his message.

"Congratulations to President Mohammadu Buhari, GCFR and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, GCON on today’s inauguration, as President and Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, respectively.
Under your leadership, Nigeria will become a more prosperous and joyous nation."


Kachikwu, has been rated as one of Buhari's finest ministers, and a shinning star of his administration. This is following the transformation he has brought to the oil and gas sector.

Source: https://ngg.ng/2019/05/30/nigeria-will-become-a-more-prosperous-and-joyous-nation-under-your-leadership-ike-kachiku-to-buhari-on-inauguration/

Politics / Re: The Untold Stories Of Benedict Ayade The Greedy Governor Of Cross River State by Greatpoet(m): 3:28pm On May 15, 2019
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Politics / Re: Babatunde Fowler: The Indestructible Records Of A Dutiful Tax Collector by Greatpoet(m): 1:11pm On May 14, 2019
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Guy,those are distractions.fowler is the best and greatest tax collector in Nigeria.it is not easy to replicate what he achieved in lagos in Nigeria as a whole.nobody is perfect,nobody is totally clean.his good works outweighs any minor mishap he has been fingered in.i hope buhari retains him,he will raise collection to 10trillion making revenue collections to he our number one source instead of oil.look at his record of non oil receipts

This guy is one of the best Tax guys in Africa.... He changed the system!!!

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Celebrities / Re: Meet Dunni Bills, A Nigerian Artist Shaking The Music Industry From Dubai by Greatpoet(m): 7:34am On May 14, 2019
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Celebrities / Meet Dunni Bills, A Nigerian Artist Shaking The Music Industry From Dubai by Greatpoet(m): 12:55am On May 14, 2019
No doubt, the Nigerian Music industry has accommodated a couple of amazing young talents. Some nestled their creativity for a while and fizzle out again; While others has been dazzling for over a decade.

Ofcourse, the Nigerian music industry has welcomed this amazing Singer, Rapper, and Songwriter in grand-style. Kayode Oladunni Adebisi, better known as Dunni Bills is a multi-talented Art with an enthralling niche to always deliver some distinctive lyrical contents.

The Oyo State born artist developed musical interest at age 5, before he started miming some of Fela’s sounds at the age of 8. Dunni Bills is presently Head Chef at the Mcgettigans Irish Pub In Abu Dhabi, UAE . Amidst his busy and demanding busy schedule, he still doesn’t distant himself away from his musical passion.

He dropped his debut single in 2016 titled *FEELING*, under the auspices of Dope Naira Entertainment; a record Label he Co-own with a group of top Industry Stakeholders. His sophomore single *FOLLOW FOLLOW* is scheduled to drop in few days.

Dunni Bills has basked international collaborations with Mrs. Universe Asia and also with one of Indian’s Biggest Musician (Sumbal Khan).

Dunni Bills is Nigeria’s Underground Artist of the Month.

Source: https://www.metronaija.tk/2019/05/meet-dunni-bills-nigerian-artist.html

Politics / Re: Ben Ayade & His Audacity Towards Taking Nigeria On Digital Farming Journey by Greatpoet(m): 1:31pm On May 08, 2019
But we have been seeing some of his works in this light....
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Digital farming on paper.
Politics / Re: Ben Ayade & His Audacity Towards Taking Nigeria On Digital Farming Journey by Greatpoet(m): 1:30pm On May 08, 2019
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Politics / Ben Ayade & His Audacity Towards Taking Nigeria On Digital Farming Journey by Greatpoet(m): 12:41pm On May 08, 2019
Since the discovery of Cross River State in 1967, even before the birth of Ben Ayade, Cross River State has been a defining State, potent for it rich Resources, both Minerals and Human.

The Oil and Agricultural rich state has evolve over the years in different sectors of the Nigerian economy. Cross River State has plays host to one of the biggest Carnivals on earth (Calabar Carnival) which has boosted the cultural mosaic of Nigeria people while entertaining millions of spectators within and outside the State, and boosting industry for all stakeholders.

In it long drive towards taking Cross River State to where it belong, Prof. Benedict Ayade has come to the forefront to rejuvenate the Audacity Cross River State has always possessed in terms of Agriculture. Going back to the root has intrigued millions of people on how Cross River State has transformed into an agriculture terrain under the leadership of the dexterous Ben Ayade.

The former Senator and Microbiologist has introduced a digital approach to farming in Cross River State; a global overview towards Precision Farming, which has been adopted by the likes of Isreal, China, and the United States.

Recently, the Governor presented iPads to at least 1,000 farmers, who had undergone training in modern farming techniques at the Nigerian-Israeli Training Centre in Abuja. Ben Ayade is ofcourse changing the narratives, as he is fast channeling Nigeria in a digital farming nation; a journey that has empowered thousands of Cross Riverian Farmers.

Without doubt, Ben Ayade's enthralling projects in Agriculture and Infrastructure has drawn a stellar line that cannot be wipe off in the history of both economic growth and leadership.

Celebrities / Re: See How Burna Boy Shot Down A Club In Dubai Without Being There by Greatpoet(m): 7:08pm On May 07, 2019
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Celebrities / Re: See How Burna Boy Shot Down A Club In Dubai Without Being There by Greatpoet(m): 6:11pm On May 07, 2019
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Celebrities / Re: See How Burna Boy Shot Down A Club In Dubai Without Being There by Greatpoet(m): 8:49pm On May 06, 2019
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Celebrities / Re: See How Burna Boy Shot Down A Club In Dubai Without Being There by Greatpoet(m): 6:46pm On May 06, 2019
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Celebrities / Re: VIDEO: See How Burna Boy Shutdown A Club In Dubai Without Being There by Greatpoet(m): 2:51pm On May 06, 2019
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Celebrities / VIDEO: See How Burna Boy Shutdown A Club In Dubai Without Being There by Greatpoet(m): 2:28pm On May 06, 2019
And Burna Boy’s hit ‘YE’ popped up during one of the Lady’s night at Kiza Dubai. The whole place went into flames when top Dubai DJ, DJ Mneddy ended the night with Burna’s ‘YE’. Both the whites and blacks went into wild fire.

I’m so proud of our so proud of our sounds abroad. AfroBeatz has really changed the narratives!!!!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxdkM7EJrm0

Celebrities / Re: Seun Manuel's Open Letter To Tonto Dikeh by Greatpoet(m): 8:27pm On May 04, 2019
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Celebrities / Re: Seun Manuel's Open Letter To Tonto Dikeh by Greatpoet(m): 7:36pm On May 04, 2019
And she’s coming for this writer next....

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Celebrities / Re: Seun Manuel's Open Letter To Tonto Dikeh by Greatpoet(m): 7:18pm On May 04, 2019
Women are products of comfort and attention....
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Politics / Re: Ben Ayade Warns BudgIT Over Spreading Of Lies About Superhighway Project by Greatpoet(m): 10:47am On Apr 27, 2019
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Politics / Re: Ben Ayade Warns BudgIT Over Spreading Of Lies About Superhighway Project by Greatpoet(m): 9:46am On Apr 27, 2019
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Celebrities / Re: The 7 Big Wins, And Dr. Ibe Kachikwu’s Versatility by Greatpoet(m): 8:11am On Apr 24, 2019
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