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Saturday 11 June 2016

MESSI IS A MONSTER-PANAMA COACH

After the 5-0 routing of his team in the Copa America Centanario
by Argentina, Panama coach Dario Gomez has described Messi as a
'monster'. The Argentine star came on to the game from the bench to
score a hatrick handing Argentina a clear victory.
The current world player of the year got his first goal within
seven minutes of entering the game, he added his second ten minutes
later and rounded it up with less than three minutes to go. Ensuring
Argentina qualified for the quarter finals of the competition.
Gomez is of the opinion that his team even with one man down could
have made an impact in the game while it was still at 1-0. But then,
Messi came and finished his team. He said:
"Messi is a monster, just make a mistake and he makes you pay for it."
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Friday 10 June 2016

EURO 2016: FRANCE WINS FIRST GAME AGAINST ROMANIA.

Euro 2016 hosts France have secured their first win in the first
game of the tournament. They beat Romania on friday night with two
valuable goals from Arsenal man Olivirre Giroud and Dimitri Payet. The
game initially started on a tough note, concluding at halftime 0-0.
Giroud gave France the lead in 57 minutes, but that got cancelled out
by Stancu who scored for Romania 8 minutes later.
Dimitri's late goal in the 89th minute saved France from starting
the tourney with a draw.
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FRANCE STAR- POGBA UNVEILS NEW EURO HAIRSTYLE.

Pogba is one stylish personality both on and off the pitch. And
he's on it again, ahead of France opening euro 2016 match against
Romania on friday, Juventus and France midfield maestro has unveiled a
new haircut. But mheeen! Its just so weird!
He posted the picture on his twitter page, @PaulPogba. Giving it
a title "new hair new look"
What do think about those shapes 'clippered' into the hairstyle?

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Friday 3 June 2016

UNIBEN DEVELOPS JAMB CBT SOFTWARE.

The ICT unit at the University of Benin have developed an
indegenous software that would be used in conducting JAMB Computer
Based Testing exams (CBT). In a statement released by the university
Vice Chancellor, prof Orumwense, he revealed that the software was
exclusively developed by the university for JAMB Computer Based exams.
The development came after the ICT unit of the school had
undergone some major innovations and enhancement. Some of which
includes setting and holding the first multimedia aided senate
meeting, provision of advanced E-learning equipment to facilitate
better learning and teaching, setting up a underground optic fibre
cable networks to provided constant broadband connection.
Adding, he said that the school had jumped on the trend of
computer based exams as their Post Unified Tertiary Exams(Post UTME)
are now computer based.
The CBT exams were introduce into Nigeria in 2013 by the Joint
Admissions and Matriculation Board. Since then it has received
widespread recognition and approval.
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Thursday 2 June 2016

ZARIA INSTITUTION DISCOVERS "VACCINE" THAT COULD REDUCE TOMATO SCARCITY.

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Nigeria has just recorded a scientific discovery that has
valuable agricultural applications. Earlier today, the National
Research Institute for Chemical Technology announced that they have
finally found a cure for a ravaging tomato plant disease- Tuta
Absoluta. A disease popularly known as "tomato ebola".
In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Zaria, the
public relations office of the institution Alhaji Bala Aliyu revealed
that the discovery had been a project the institute had been working
hard on for a long time. He also said that the discovery could easily
exterminate the disease from Nigerian farms, adding the the outrageous
increase in the market price of tomatoes was just as a result of the
tons of plants that have been destroyed by the defect causing disease.
The institute's public officer also that the institute was
partnering with other organisations of its kind and regulatory groups
both home and abroad to test the vaccine extensively. According to
him, the institution was going to work hard to make sure the vaccine
would complete its final testing stages soon and be launched.
Stressing on the importance of getting the vaccine into tomato farms,
he said that it was solely the responsibilty if the Federal Government
to take the vaccine down to the farmers.
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FG SCRAPS POST UTME, APPROVES 180 JAMB CUT-OFF MARK.

The Federal Government has shifted its focus and has chosen to
scrap the Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. Prior to
the announcement, Post UTME had been a compulsory condition for
admission into any Nigerian tertiary institution. Also included in the
set of decisions reached in a meeting to discuss the admission
processes for tertiary institutions, the Federal Government and
stakeholders pinned down the JAMB admission cut-off mark at 180.
The minister for Education in Nigeria, Mallam Adamu Adamu,
stated the reason for the policy during the meeting. His reason was
that since the body in charge of education and the nation had
confidence in JAMB, there was no valid reason in having tertiary
schools conduct their own admission exams. Adding, he said that
whatever problems the the schools may have with JAMB would be duly
addressed if brought to them.
The Post UTME was introduced in 2005 by the then minister of
education, Chinwe Obaji, who as a reason asserted that the post utme
was a second checkpoint to ensure that only qualified candidates got
admitted into tertiary schools. Ever since, schools especially
universities have been accused of using Post UTME as an opportunity to
squeeze money out of candidates. Also, many complaints of poor
organisation during the exams by the schools have been raised. In
2007, former president, Yar'Adua suggested that the screening process
could be scrapped if the complaints should continue.
Suggestions have been raised from many corners against the idea
of removing an important checkpoint that helps a lot in purifying
admission process. Others feel the system should be improved and
registration forms set at a fixed price by the FG.
What about you? Do you want it scrapped? Get your ideas and
comments to us now!
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TURN BY TURN! ECO BANK FIRES 1040 WORKERS.

The trend of economic hardship currently being witnessed in
Nigeria has caught up with another bank in less than a week. Reports
from eco bank representatives revealed that no lesser that 1000
personnel have been sacked from the staff list.
The report also revealed that the initial number planned was
about 1400 persons. But the exercise stopped at just 1040 workers.
It also confirmed that the bank had converted over 200 outsourced
persons into permanent staff. The report was in a statement made by
the managing director of the bank- Charles Ekie, who said that the
intent of converting temporary staff to permanent staff was to
continue the development and nurturing of growing talent, and to help
boost people along their career paths.
"We fully understand that people are our greatest assets and so
we have duly emphasised the need to improve our performance towards
our customers. While at the same time repositioning other talented
minds on our path of success. We have been fair in dis engaging some
staff, and ensuring that they are treated fairly".
Eco bank Nigeria belongs to a Pan African group Eco bank, which
employs over 15,000 staff from roughly 40 countries.
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Wednesday 1 June 2016

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN LAGOS, 4000 CASES REPORTED

The Lagos State government in a statement released recently
revealed that no fewer that 4000 cases have been filed by the states
crime departments. Putting the exact figure at 4,035, the Attorney
General and Commissioner for Justice in the state, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem,
in a news conference yesterday also revealed that so far the state had
handled 192 cases of domestic abuse. All ranging from rape, attempted
rape,domestic assault, child neglect and even child abuse cases.
All in the past year. He further added that over 90 cases were
currently being heard in court.
During the conference held In Ikeja, Lagos to speak on the
activities of the states Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team
(DSVRT). He emphasised that no one was above the law, and anyone found
guilty of domestic or sexual violence will be duely prosecuted in
court under the strict guidance of the rule of law. He added that the
Lagos State government had no accommodation for perpetrators of the
act, and that while using every unit at its disposal to hunt them
down, consideration and rehabilitative provisions are being made for
victims.
One of these according to Mr.Kazeem, would be to ensure that every
victim of sexual violence receives the needed health care.
It should be remebered that during the family celebrations in the
state last in May 2016, Lagos State Governor Akinwumi Ambode,
identified the dysfunctional family as one of the main reasons for the
increase of domestic violence in Nigeria.
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Tuesday 31 May 2016

MOST POPULAR CAR BRANDS IN NIGERIA.

MOST POPULAR CAR BRANDS IN NIGERIA
Nigerians are solid car lovers, infact most people tend to develop
and nurse "car dreams" before nursing their carrier dreams, lol.
Standing on the streets of popular Nigerian cities, one could count as
many as five flashy cars out of ten passing cars. A survey and report
we carried out proved a few striking points, in most Nigerian cities
the number of certain brands varies depending on the time of the year.
Towards the end of the year, in the month of december, the number of
top brands like Lexus RX series, Range rover,Toyota- Avalon and Camry
increases. But at other times of the year the number reduces a bit.
We have drawn up a list, based on the average report of our survey
from the two periods- the xmas festive season and earlier in the year,
the most popular private cars driven by Nigerians. Don't forget to
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1) Toyota- Undoubtably the most popular car brand in Nigeria. This
Japanese has so many models built to satisfy the mobility needs of any
Nigerian. Popular under this brand are: camry, Venza, Avalon,corolla,
Rav4, Solara, Highlander(an off road jeep), Hilux and prado jeep.
These are the most popular cars in Nigeria from the Toyota brand.
A)Camry: This car is the most popular sedan (family car) in Nigeria,
especially the 1998,1999 and the toyota "regular" models. This is
proably because it's one car that meets the demands of most Nigerians
for a durable car with a spacious interior. It also has a high resale
value here, just incase you would like to cash in, there definitely
will be no shortfall in demand. It is also about the cheapest private
car model to maintain.

B)Toyota Avalon: Another popular wheel, very similar to camry, its
sleek look and stylish yet masculine look makes it a top choice among
the big boys of the city.
C)Toyota Venza: In many states of Nigeria,this SUV from toyota is
crazily popular. You would see different colors of the model
cruising up and down at virtually any time of the year.
The big plus in this car is its low maintenance cost. And it has an
incredible resale value,highly fuel efficient and rates low in
emissions.
2)Lexus: Another popular brand on its own but comes from toyota. Has
two auto lines, the sedans which are alike with pure toyota sedans and
the jeep (Rx series). From my observation the jeep is more popular.
Especially the Rx 330 model.
3)Honda: Rates fourth on the list of most wanted cars in Nigeria. Its
popular with the Honda Civic, Accord, Pilot. You must have heard of a
car named "end of discussion" lol. Its a name Nigerians gave to one of
the "Accord" models.
4)Ford: The ford focus is the popular one on this brand. Its an SUV.
Driven mostly by "visitors" in town.
5)Kia: A south Korean brand that represents itself on Nigerian roads
with models like: Kia Rio, Picanto, Optima. Its also a very popular
prize given in pageants and modelling fairs.
6)Nissan: The most popular car on this brand is probably the Nissan
Pathfinder. A strong off road jeep.
7)Mercedes: About the most expensive brand of sedans. All the same
still popular. This car is not so common on Nigerian roads, but it
gives any driver the needed respect.
8)Hyundai: The second most popular brand favoured and used as official
cars all around. Has similar looks with KIA.
9)Range Rover: The car is rarely seen on Nigerian roads between
February and November. But becomes the most popular during the festive
season, with the influx of visitors to the cities. The most popular in
the brand is the Range Rover Sport and Evogue.
10)BMW: Made the list due to its tested and trusted abilities and
durability. Its resale value is also on the high side, and is reputed
to be the safest bet on Nigerian roads. But just one problem-
maintenance is quite costly and spare parts are hard to find.
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RASHFORD SIGNS NEW DEAL.

RASHFORD SIGNS NEW CONTRACT DEAL.
Manchester United prodigy has signed a new contract deal with the
club which will hold him back till 2020. The 19 year old has been in
sublime form this season, ever since he was introduced into the first
team earlier this year in a Europa League game where he scored two
goals and repeated the feat later that week against arsenal.
Since then Rashford has gone on to become a crucial member of the
team's forward line, featuring in 17 games and scoring 8 goals. He
also scored on his England debut against Australia.
The clubs executive vice chairman- Ed Woodward said "Marcus has
proven himself beyond any doubt since he joined the first team, and
has fully integrated himself. He is here to develop, and we need to
have more patience with him as he is still young".
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Monday 30 May 2016

TOP ACHIEVEMENTS OF BUHARI IN THE PAST ONE YEAR.

It's been twelve months in office, the presidency has released a
list of achievements made by the president, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and
his administration in the past one year.
Although many Nigerians may not agree to the fact that in terms of
power, economy and especially security the measures taking by the
president have in many proportions yielded wonderful results.
Reacting to reports from the Center of Democracy and Development
that the president had not yet fulfilled 1 percent of his agenda, the
assistant to the president on media and publicity made a statement
last week to prove the group wrong.
A break down of the five main areas Buhari has achieved so much is
as follows.
ECONOMY: This, unarguably is an important area Nigerians look into
in rating their leaders and according to the presidency, president
Buhari has not been a complete failure in this area. The assistant to
the president on media emphasised that it was no fault of the
president that he inherited a failing economy, or that he took up the
reins of power at a time oil prices were falling. Siting that a very
similar thing happened during president Barrack Obama's first tenure
yet he was not even judged for the problem during his first year. He
went further to highlight the corrections the president had made in
the economy, stressing on the level of importance the president had
placed on economy diversification and the transparency of the
government in handling economic matters. He reminded Nigerians that
for the first time the federal government had an account and every
Nigerian could know the details of the transactions the government was
involved in through the Treasury Single Account(TSA).
According to him, the president also ordered the closure of
multiple accounts held by the state and local government, ministries
and all other agencies of the government. And so right now even NNPC
now publishes monthly reports.
Last year, to reduce the strain on Nigerians the presidency ordered
the release of over N689 billion to bail out 27 states and also
deferred the payments of the debts, giving states time to recover from
the knock down of prices.
Other achievements include, introduction an enforcement of Bank
Verification Number, making it difficult for looters and ghost workers
to operate and yes! Flushing out tons of ghost workers draining the
government. Restructuring. National Petroleum corporation (NNPC) into
a more transparent and effective body, split into autonomous units
with lower report deficits.
SECURITY: Mallam Shehu in his statement made a list of all the
government did to preserve the lives of Nigerians and their property.
Starting with the first- the relocation of the Nigerian Military
Command to Maiduguri last may, this largely contributed positively in
the fight against North Eastern insurgence. He reminded Nigerians that
by February 2016 the number of people rescued from areas held down by
Boko Haram was almost 11,000. Not to forget the rescue of a chibok
girl this month. He informed Nigerians that a recruitment exercise
that would increase the Nigerian police by 10,000 personnel. Also the
government through high level diplomacy has brought back its former
allies, UK and USA, even Israeli forces have indicated interest in
helping Nigeria exterminate insurgency.
This interest has helped the Nigerian military in areas of advanced
training and technical intelligence. He also informed the Nigeria is
still making progress an fighting oil bunkering and pipeline
vandalisation. This has been largely with the aid of the Navy and its
sea vessels.
Also our security technology has increased as we now have a forensic
lab and GSM tracking facility.
REDUCING CORRUPTION: Right from time this has been a dram pin on
Buhari's agenda, and so far he hasn't deviated from it. This was also
noted by his media adviser. Ever since his takeover, billions of
looted funds have been recovered by force and by negotiations. The War
Against Corruption advisory committee has been very active, with many
high profile cases involving huge sums being tried in court under the
strict supervision of the constitution.
Early this year on one of his trips to the middle East the president
had special agreements the would ensure that the UAE countries
returned stolen assets and gave up the pilferers for trial.
Also in march this year, an agreement was signed between Nigeria
and Switzerland, to return illicitly acquired assets and monetary sums
abandoned or forfeited by corrupt Nigerians in the past. This includes
the return of the sum of 321 million dollars stolen by former head of
state Gen. Abacha and his family.
POWER: Under the administration of Buhari, a contract worth N11.3bn
with the French government and the UN is underway to upgrade power
facilities in the country. Also under the administration, Chinese
solar panel manufacturing companies have created strong business ties
with Nigeria.
ENVIRONMENT and SANITATION: The president approved the implementation
of the UNEP act, which was effective in cleaning up oil spills in the
west.
Implementation of the green wall project to reduce desert
encroachment in Northern Nigeria.

The assistant to the presidency on media publicity advised any
group who went about telling Nigerians that the federal government has
not achieved anything to desist from such.
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Sunday 29 May 2016

5 WOMEN INVOLVED IN THE WORST CORRUPTION SCANDALS

5 women involved in the craziest corruption scandals. 
   1. Allison-Madueke: well we have to start with someone, and OMG is she a good starter! Dieziani Allison-Madueke has been in the spotlight for over a year now, in fact her name and personality could define corruption completely.
   One of the most troublesome tails in former president Goodluck Jonathan's administration, these woman has been in scandals involving seven to eight figures! She was accused of spending over N10bn of state cash in procuring and maintaining her private jets and flight crew. The former CBN governor Lamido Sanusi did not just take it easy with her when he accused the wife of a former Imo governor- Admiral Allison madueke of mismanaging, squandering and embezzeling a bloody sum in excess of $20bn. O:- Before her arrest in London on october 2, 2015 American and British officials leaked out that the former minister for petroleum had diverted state funds amounting to about N1 trn from the Nigerian treasury. Anyway, its Nigeria and as expected, she has not been officially tried for the allegations and she has vehemently denied all.
   2. Stella Oduah Ogiemwonyi Remember her? Ok I'll gist you, this woman of questionable virtues was the minister of aviation. Sworn into the office in June 2011, she was relived of her duties in February 2015. Not before she had been found to be neck-deep in corruption. She got into big trouble when she was accused of purchasing a couple of bullet proof BMW jeeps, and not just that inflating the price to some cosmic sums. It was also found out that she had forged an MBA certificate. So much for a supposed mother! But then, she just was allowed to go free. This country eh!
 3. Patricia Etteh: you just can't write this without paying homage to the memory of her scandalous exploits. A hairdresser and beauty expert, a law degree holder, Mrs Ette was a constituency representative of Osun state Nigeria. But in 2007 while still in office,alarms began to ring. She was accused of blowing over 600million naira renovating her personal house and that of her deputy. She was also accused of purchasing cars for the Representative members without permission. She still got backed up by the president then- Gen.Olusegun Obasanjo, though she was forced to resign when the criticisms turned up higher.
3) Cecilia Ibru: A former managing director of Oceanic bank plc, she is rated by some to be the most corrupt influential Lady in Nigeria. Appointed CEO and MD of the bank in 1997, Cecilia Ibru was among the bank CEO's dismissed in 2009. The charge count for her case would not read in just a day! But she got sentenced in October 2008 on a 25 charge count. Ranging from money laundering,fund diversion,insider trading. She got most of her properties confiscated by the federal government.
4)Okonjo Iweala: Though not yet proven completely, but she was accused of pilfering almost a billion dollars, while serving as Finance minister during Goodluck Jonathan's tenure.Some time this year She was questioned by president Buhari , who asked her for the whereabouts of funds loaned to Nigeria by China back in 2012. 5) Marilyn Ogar: former State Security Service spokeswoman. This lady was brought to books on account of her too many sins of accepting bribes. The story had it that she accepted bribe worth over 15 million naira in tankers of Dual purpose kerosine while playing her "roles" for her party during the elections in Osun that year. You can help improve on this post with your comments!
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Saturday 28 May 2016

HARDSHIP AS IMO WORKERS ARE OWED BACKLOG OF SALARIES .

    Among the list of state governments owing their workers salaries, Imo state happens to be the worst hit. As so many government parastatals are being owed between four-eight months of salaries. Even those who have been paid regularly up until april, can only be grateful for a part payment. This has had adverse effects on the lives and activities of Imo residents, and various voices cry up to the government to pay its dues.Also, the state university (IMSU) has been on strike for almost three months, because the staff of the university have decided to shut all activities until something is done. Coupled with the high prices of products in the markets and the acute scarcity of money all over the federation, the lives of Imolites have really been made unbearable. From many quarters, workers have refused to join their counterparts all lover the world to celebrate may day. Saying that they had nothing to celebrate. Civil servants in the state have actually resorted to other means of survival, ranging from small scale poultry farming, petty trading and in a few cases crime. Mrs. Ngozi a teacher in one of the state schools has this to say- "I have six children, who are all in primary school except the first two. My husband is carpenter, and my salary is supposed to support him a little. But we have a government that has failed us, so I have resorted to small trading in my shop, and also vegetable farming. I can't die of hunger" Another aggrieved citizen was also interviewed and he didn't miss words. "This government has heartlessly disappointed us. There are other states owing salaries but not as much as Imo" he also lamented that the state governor- Gov.Okorocha had no interest in solving the problem, adding that he was currently selling shoes to earn a living. We also gathered that this problem of unpaid salaries isn't new to Imo citizens, as they have experienced such in past years, but according to Chief Chukwueme, the hardship is worse as a result of the problems experienced every where in the federation. The Governor though has not been totally quite on this, as He has come out on a few occasions, pleading for patience. He explained that the state was in serious debt, and currently not getting enough from the federal allocation.
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Friday 27 May 2016

AISHA BUHARI CELEBRATES WITH CHILDREN, AS MR.PRESIDENT GIVES SPEECH.

     
Aisha Buhari celebrates children's day with kids as Mr.President gives memorable children's day speech To mark the occasion of the 2016 annual children's day,today, the wife of the president sent a heartwarming photo as a message to every Nigerian child.
   
 She was also backed up by her husband, the President, who also passed a message to every Nigerian parent, youth and child. In his speech, the president emphasised the need for parents to cherish the future of their kids. He reminded Nigerians that the federal government had made necessary provisions in the 2016 budget, that would better the lot of the Nigerian child.
     

IMAGE COURTSEY: STARGIST
 He also said that despite the numerous problems and hardship the Nation is currently facing, it is a good thing for Nigeria to celebrate the lives of its future leaders. He said that if Nigeria had nothing to be thankful for, the rescue of one of the abducted chibok girls and also other women and children who were rescued from the clutches of Boko Haram was enough.
         Concluding, he reminded of his promise to continue to protect the lives of Nigerian citizens and to work hard to bring the activities of any evil sect to an end.
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BUY FROM KONGA, PAY LATER!

         You can actually buy from Konga and pay back later! Online shopping is enjoying so much popularity in Nigeria. And Nigeria's top online mall Konga has decided to reward its regular customers with a privilege. As a customer, you can now buy online and pay back later! This offer is an innovation from a Limited liability company- Onecredit MFB limited. A company that started operations back in 2012. The company has partnered with konga to bring a payment option to its users. Its called Paylater.
           
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 How it works: The option will enable users make the purchases on konga and spread their payments. However this "users" are actually rated based on their previous transactions on konga and then approved. Purchases and how long they have used konga will be considered.
 An email will be sent to the approved users, the email will contain a special activation link. Users will be allowed to reuse the paylater credit, if they meet specifications of prompt payment. For more info click here!.
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WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED TO OLAMIDE IF DAGRIN WERE ALIVE


   
 If Dagrin were alive would Olamide have become so popular? In the last months this question has been whispered across the Nigerian music industry. What the scene would have looked like if former Nigerian rapper-Oladapo Olaitan Olapekun, aka Dagrin were alive, at this time. Would he have consequently overshadowed YBNL owner Olamide, or would it have been a war of kings? Especially as the both had the same style?
     Some Dagrin lovers are of the opinion, that there won't be any YBNL, as Olamide will be under Dagrin in his record label. Others say it would just have been a matter of two local rap maestros struggling to rule the west.
                    
'' Some Dagrin lovers are of the opinion, that there won't have been any YBNL, bacause Olamide will be under Dagrin in his record label.''     
     On the other side, die hard olamide's fans are claiming that olamide's uniqueness and connection with other music stars would put him a step above dagrin, citing that Dagrin's music only hit the peak of popularity after his death. Anyway, whatever it is, these artistes are loved and will continue to be loved by their fans. No matter what happens. What do you think?
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