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Outrage as Disney successfully trademarks Hakuna Matata phrase

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- The phrase became popular in 1984 after in was used in a hit song by Mushrooms - Disney released a movie in 1994 with the same phrase and applied to patent it - The trademark was issued in 2003 allowing Disney to sue anyone who used it without permissiom - A Zimbabwean citizen has filed a petition seeking to compel Disney to drop the trademark - Social media users, via a viral Twitter hashtag hakuna matata have strongly critisised the film maker for the action Read More...

Oyo Lawmaker, Shina Peller Meets Osun Governor-Elect, Adeleke

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A member of the House of Representatives from Oyo State, Shina Peller, has visited the Governor-elect of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke. Naija News reports that Peller met with Senator Ademola at his country home, Ede, in Osun State, alongside members of the Lead Generation Initiative (LGI). In a series of tweets via his Twitter handle on Tuesday, Peller said he had a discussion with the Osun governor-elect on the need to give room for the youth to take an active part in decision-making and governance. Read More...

Police dismiss report on withdrawal of mopol officers attached to VIPs

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In a signal that purportedly emanated from MOPOL 45 FHQ ABJ, it was stated that the NPC ordered the removal of mopol officers attached to some former governors, Boss Mustapha, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and Iyorchia Ayu, former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party. Other politicians and personalities allegedly affected by the purported order include Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, former Governor of Bauchi State, Adamu Muazu, former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, former governor of Gombe State, Danjuma Goje, former governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, former governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, former Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Silva, and many others. Read More...