*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 01/06/2025*

Gateway Games: 20 Kano athletes die in road crash

Tinubu, governors mourn death of 21 Kano athletes, officials in auto crash

Tinubu commissions first section of Lagos-Calabar coastal highway

Moody’s upgrades Nigeria’s rating to B3, Stable

WAEC: Katsina Govt. seeks cancellation of English language paper

Ogun to open alternative as protest rocks tolling of Ijebu-Ode-Mojoda-Epe road

Super Eagles beat Jamaica on penalties to win Unity Cup

PSG thrash Inter 5-0 to win Champions League

EPL giants step up interest in Lookman

Leverkusen set €50m Boniface asking price

Ukraine war: Russia’s drone scheme for Nigerians sparks uproar

Hamas seeks changes to US-backed Gaza ceasefire deal

WHO urges ban on flavoured tobacco products

66 Nigerians obtain Antiguan citizenship for $6.6m


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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, first held in 1877. It’s the only Grand Slam event played on grass courts, with the grass meticulously cut to 8mm. And players must wear predominantly white clothing, a tradition dating back to the Victorian era.

* You can’t hum if you hold your nose
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Be patient with me, Tinubu begs Nigerians

Niger flood disaster: Tinubu mobilises emergency response, death toll hits 150

Tinubu inaugurates ships to mark Navy’s 69th anniversary

National security is collective duty, says Akpabio

Don’t choose kneeling loyalists as successors, Akpabio warns govs

Reps seek seven-year jail for workplace bribery

EFCC slams Emefiele with fresh charges over 753 Abuja housing units

EFCC arrests 43 suspected internet fraudsters in Nasarawa

EFCC probes two men caught with fake $899,000 in Kano

Military steps up checks at Abuja barracks after explosion

Police mum over alleged suit against retired AIG, others

Nigeria to host 2025 international civil service conference – Walson-Jack

FG proposes establishment of exam malpractice tribunal

NAPTIP reschedules Speed Darlington’s summon to June 2

FRSC blames speeding for death of 21 Kano athletes

Customs to profile border fuel stations, auction 39,000 litres

FCT rural road interventions ‘ll boost food security – Wike

AFUED honours First Lady, monarch with doctorate

Plateau Varsity, bank partner to develop livestock feed

You can’t give students loans in a broken economy — ASUU President, Piwuna

SSANIP appeals to FG to implement 25/35% salary review

Why I will miss Tinubu’s mother Qur’anic recitation competition—Buhari

Davido gifts fan N5m for new hair

Tems had only N200 when we met – Manager

I’m making efforts with Mikel Obi to bring Osimhen to Chelsea – Peter Okoye

Heritage Bank closure halts $5.7m World Bank fund for Yobe

Dangote to import five million barrels of crude – Report

Tantita Security boss’ birthday celebrated with novelty football match in Bayelsa

I Told Tinubu I Won’t Vote For Him –Amaechi

We’re working to rescue Nigeria, say Atiku, El-Rufai

Stop heating up polity, Onitiri cautions Atiku, Obi, el-Rufai

Oyebanji to Ekiti APC: God has ratified our second term bid

Thousands of PDP members defect to APC in A’Ibom council

APC targets CUPP in anti-coalition move

Why I don’t take chieftaincy titles – Makinde

Kano approves N1m each for 22 bereaved athlete families

Eno flags off construction of quarters for judicial officers

Exam malpractices, cultism won’t be tolerated in Rivers varsities — Ibas

Okpebholo distributes 17 new SUVs to Edo council chairmen

Go and sin no more – Okpebholo spells out terms of amnesty for secret cult members

Sallah: Sokoto gov directs early payment of June salaries

Edo govt begins property owners profiling in new city development June 3

Imo govt declares land allocation documents fraudulent, warns land grabbers

Enugu Govt commends NIS, police for suspected ritualist’s arrest

120 golfers for Edo 2025 Golf fore Peace series

Anambra’s gov wife empowers 1,000 female traders with N50,000

Ekiti declares Ado-Ekiti ‘smoke-free city

Edo’s reintroduced monthly sanitation sees high compliance

Nasarawa directs residents to exit flood-prone areas

Kano bans offensive tricycle art

Police arrest six suspected drug peddlers in Anambra

Abuja pastor, three others nabbed over child trafficking

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1979, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) ended 90 years of white rule. In 1980, the Republic of Zimbabwe achieved sovereignty from the United Kingdom.

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There is only one success – to be able to spend your life in your own way. – Christopher Morley

Good morning



*Compiled by Hon. Osuji George osujis@yahoo.com, +234-8122200446*

Brussel Sprouts in Bacon and Garlic Sauce
Ingredients
- 250g whole brussel sprouts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon bacon bits
- salt and pepper to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon each)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Preparation
Wash 250g of brussel sprouts.

Remove any old hard out leaves.

Bring 4 cups of water to the boil and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Add the brussel sprouts to the boiling water and leave to boil at medium heat for 4 minutes or until sprouts are tender but still crunchy.

Drain the brussel sprouts.

Return the saucepan to the hot stove and add 1 tablespoon of butter.

While the butter is melting, cut the brussel sprouts in half.

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to the melted butter. Saut for a few seconds till garlic is fragrant but not brown.

Return the cut brussel sprouts to the saucepan. Toss the brussel sprouts lightly in the garlic-butter sauce.

Add 1 tablespoon of bacon bits. I keep a jar of ready to use bacon bits in the fridge at all times for this dish (and for my Mushroom Delight dish). You can also use freshly pan fried and crumbled bacon, but I like to cook this fast.

Season to taste with salt and pepper. I always use Masterfoods Garlic Pepper to season my dishes. A few shakes of this and its done.

Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice (about 1 teaspoon).

Toss everything together.

Serve with some fresh lemons on the side for extra tangy flavour, if preferred. You can also garnish with some toasted almond flakes.

Source: Foodista

YOUR "SAVINGS" ARE KILLING YOU SLOWLY

That mushy, "cheap" tomato you picked to save money?
It’s not a bargain—it’s BIOHAZARD.

That squishy, "almost gone" tomato hiding in your fridge?
It’s not preservation—it’s POISON PREPPING.

Here's The Hard Truth:

You think you’re being smart with money—
But really, you’re playing Ludo with your gut.

"Just cut off the bad part!" = Pure LIE.
"Boil it well, it’ll be fine!" = Dark LIE.
"Heavenly stew from rotten tomatoes?" = EVEN ANGELS WOULD VOMIT.

"But it’s just a tomato!" →
SAY THAT TO A CANCER PATIENT.
"But it tastes nice even though!" → POISON HAS NO FLAVOUR.


Imagine What Rotten Tomatoes Really Do To You:
Splash it in soup? → Mycotoxins survive boiling = CANCER RISK.
Smear it on toast?"→ Food poisoning loading… IMMUNITY CRASH.
Freeze for later?→ Toxic buildup = KIDNEY STRAIN .

Hospital bills don’t care about your "savings."
Chemo doesn’t negotiate prices.

THE FIX is simple.
EITHER FRESH OR NOTHING.
Your health isn’t a discount bin.

DON’T BUY ROTTEN.
Poor man's meal → Rich man's medical bill

THROW IT OUT.
One bad tomato = a lifetime of regret.
So when in doubt, fling it off.

Every bite of spoiled food is a love letter to disease. Stop sending them.

Your future self is begging you: STOP EATING WHAT BELONGS IN THE TRASH


If you can relate with this story then share, tag your friends.

It's not your average gin; it’s a tropical twist with an attitude.
Bold flavour. Smooth finish. 100% Naija cool. That’s Maxima Gin for you.

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Introducing the perfect feast for the little ones!

Our Kiddies Meal is a delightful combo of Regular Popcorn, Yam Fries with Pepe Sauce, and a refreshing bottle of Mirinda — all packed into one fun-filled meal. It’s everything they’ll love, with just the right amount of flavour and excitement to keep them happy.

Head over to the closest KFC outlet to you or click the link in our bio to order

#KiddiesMeal #Mirinda #YamFries #Popcorn #KFCNigeria #Children #LittleFeast #FunFlavours #KidsLoveKFC

Ayra Starr becomes first Nigerian female singer to hit 1 billion YouTube views

Ayra Starr, has emerged the first Nigerian songstress to hit 1 billion views on YouTube.

She has now surpassed Yemi Alade’s record of the most viewed female artiste of all time on YouTube.

DAILY POST reports that the 23-year-old songstress overtook Alade’s record of 805 million views with 1 billion views.
Leading the list of views on the platform, Ayra Starr’s hit Grammy nominated song ‘Rush’ garnered over 450 million views.

Following the new career feat, the singer joins her male colleagues, Burna Boy, Flavour, Wizkid, Davido, Rema, Ckay, Kizz Daniel, P-Square, Omah Lay, Fireboy and Tekno as the Nigerian artistes to have surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube.

BITTER LEAF SOUP(OFE ONUGBU)

DESCRIPTION:
This bitter leaf soup recipe (also know as Ofe Onugbu) is generously stocked with flavoursome meats, fish and cocoyams. Make it when you’re in the mood for something warm, serve with your favourite swallow, Relax "and enjoy.
It is very delicious

INGREDIENTS:
½ cup washed bitter leaf
4 to 10 medium cocoyams
10 medium size assorted meats
3 medium smoked or dry fish
5 cups of palm fruit(optional)
1 medium size stock fish
Ground dry pepper, to taste
1 tbsp. ogiri (locust beans)
½ cup ground crayfish
2 cooking spoons palm oil
Seasoning/salt to taste

METHOD:
1.wash and boil the cocoyam till tender,"

2 Pill then blend or pound in a mortar.

3.Soak the stock fish in hot water to soften for 5mins

4. Season and boil the assorted meat until
tender

5.Cook and extract your palm fruit then pour into the pot

6.Then add the stock fish and dry fish and allow boiling for 10 minutes.

7.Add the cocoyam paste and stir very well. (you can add more water if it’s too thick), allow cooking for 5 minutes.

8.Add the palm oil, ogiri, dry pepper, ground crayfish and cook for 3 minutes.

9.Add the bitter leaf, seasoning and salt to taste. Allow simmering for 5 minutes.

*REASONS WHY YOU'RE ALWAYS BROKE EVEN THOUGH YOU WORK HARD*




(Hard work alone no be enough. You need sense, strategy, and discipline to win.)

You wake up early every morning, hustle till your body complain, but at the end of the month, your bank balance still looks like an empty pocket thief struck. You ask yourself, “Why are rich like those guys?”

I get news for you:your habits and mindset does not sabotage your grind. Village people are not your problem, your own lifestyle is.

1. YOU WORK HARD, BUT YOU DON’T WORK SMART
You hustle physically, you run errands, you do odd jobs, but you never think about how to multiply that hustle. You run like rat with no cheese.

Meanwhile, other guys are using their brains to invest small small, learn skills, start side hustles, build passive income.

Working hard is good. But working smart is the key to escape a poverty trap.

What to do: Learn skills that pay well. Invest in knowledge, not just sweat.

2. YOUR MONEY HAS NO PLAN, NO TRACKING
When salary enter, you just spend anyhowly—no budget, no savings, no investment.

This is why every month, you are broke before payday.

What to do: Budget your money like a CEO. Know where every coin will go.

3. YOU CARRY TOO MANY PEOPLE ON YOUR BACK
Your salary is not just for you — it’s for mama, uncle, cousin, friend, street people... you are playing6 Minister of Finance for everybody.

But no one does the same for you.

Reality: You can’t build wealth carrying 10 people. You must build yourself first.

What to do: Help when you fit, but put your future first.

4. YOU’RE ADDICTED TO SPENDING, NOT INVESTING
You spend on luxury, new gadgets, slay queen maintenance, designer labels… but when time to invest come, you suddenly “have no money again.”

This lifestyle is a silent killer. You build others’ businesses, not yours.

What to do: Switch your mindset from consume to invest. Use money to grow assets.6

5. YOU LIVE PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK WITH NO EMERGENCY FUND
Every little emergency crashes your finances—no backup, no plan B.

So when things go wrong, you borrow, borrow, borrow until you fall into debt trap.

What to do: Save at least 3 months salary as emergency fund. Build cushion.

6. YOU FAIL TO MULTIPLY YOUR INCOME SOURCES
Relying on one salary? That’s like sitting on one leg and expecting to run marathon.

True wealth comes from multiple income streams—business, investments, side hustles.

What to do: Start small side hustles. Learn to create money streams outside salary.

7. YOU WAIT FOR MIRACLE WHILE DOING NOTHING
You pray and wait for miracle money. But no action follows.

Prayers without hustle and procrastination with spiritual flavour.

What to do: Pray with your legs and hands. Action is the partner of blessing.

FINAL TRUTH:

Hard work is important, but without planning, discipline, and smart decisions, you will remain broke.

Village people are not the cause of your poverty; your habits and choices are.

If you want to escape the poverty cycle:

Hustle smart, not just hard.

Budget and track your money.

Cut unnecessary spending.

Build emergency funds.

Multiply your income sources.

Stop carrying unnecessary financial burdens.

Pair prayer with action.

If this post hit you hard, don’t just scroll. Change your mindset, change your life.

Class dismissed.

UNCOVERING THE FLAVORS OF NIGERIAN PEPPER SOUP
Pepper soup is a Nigerian light watery peppery soup.
Pepper soup is named after pepper, because it is prepared with lots of peppers.
Pepper soup is a fusion of toasted homemade spices, herbs, peppers, deeply-flavoured broth and some very good skin-on, bone-in meat or fish.
Nigerian pepper soup has a mix of nutty, warmth, bitter, woodsy and flavorful tastes.
We have different types of pepper soup recipes in Nigeria, that are made with different kinds of meat or fish.
Nigerian pepper soups generally are named after the type of protein used for the preparation of it, such as catfish pepper soup, assorted pepper soup, beef meat pepper soup, goat meat pepper soup, chicken pepper soup, dry or fresh fish pepper soup, lamb pepper soup, e.t.c.
The various types of Nigerian pepper soups are almost prepared in the same way.
Nigerian pepper soup is usually cooked with healthy spices and herbs.
Pepper soup is very healthy and highly nutritious.
Nigerian pepper soup can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish to accompany other Nigerian dishes.
Pepper soup can be served as Appetizer or Soup course.
Nigerian pepper soup is one of the soup recipes that is cooked without any palm oil added to it and it is the wateriest soup in Nigeria

For extra taste, a tiny pinch of salt while mixing can enhance flavour. Some people swear by it, and some say no need.

If you’ve ever tried this, let’s talk in the comments.

#HoneywellSemolina #AppreciateEveryMouthful #SemolinaRecipes #SemolinaLovers #hacksandtips

Before you feed your child another pack of noodles—pause.

Ask yourself:
What am I giving them?
Convenience?
Or a slow disease?

Because noodles are not food.
They are chemicals shaped like food.

—Made from bleached wheat your child can’t digest
—Soaked in synthetic preservatives to survive a shelf, not a stomach
—Flavoured with MSG that hijacks their brain’s reward system
—Zero fibre. Zero protein. Zero real nutrients.

And yet—some children eat this daily.

No wonder they’re always tired.
No wonder they’re addicted to sugar.
No wonder they cry without knowing why.
Because the gut controls the mood—
and noodles are gut poison.

It destroys their taste buds.
Kills their natural hunger cues.
And worst of all—it numbs their dopamine receptors.

That “happy, focused, sharp” child you dream of?
Noodles will never get them there.

Choose real food.
Choose eggs.
Choose yam and palm oil.
Choose rice and ugu.
Choose meals that speak life to their blood, not silence to their cells.

Because one day, it won’t be “just noodles.”

It will be:
Doctor, my child can’t focus.
My child has anxiety.
My child is always sick.

You are the gatekeeper.
Feed them like it matters.

Because it does.