Film Producer Hauwa Allahbura set to Galvanize Youth for Next General Election through Pull up Naija

As the 2023 General Election is fast approaching, Pull-up Naija Group is set to galvanize and sensitize the Nigerian youth to participate actively and exercise their franchise.

According to the Founder, Pull-up Naija is a concept by the 24 Angels initiative. It was born out of the passion for increasing youth participation in elections and voting.

The group noted in a media statement, "We are organizing Holy grounds across 6 geo political zones to build and sustain Momentum for the upcoming elections and launching the first Holy ground in Lagos. Freedom Park.

"Our main goal is to drive youths to register, become active voters, and vote when the time comes."

The group also highlighted its plans to enlighten the youth on all the measures the independent electoral commission has taken to ensure that all votes count.

"While decade after decade Nigerian youth have been neglected to the background in terms of believing that their votes do not count, we want to change the perception.

"We are breaking the myth that Our votes don't count," the group assured.

With an aim to unite the youth, Pull-up Naija promised the availability of the youth to interact with their role models and Captain of Industries one on one. All the youth from different strata will be admitted to the great movement.

The first major event is scheduled hold on 21th of May, 2022 at Freedom Park, Lagos as long as you are Nigerian Youth, it is free to attend and meet your role model and get inspired about our future in Nigeria and reason you should cast your vote during election.

It said: "We are targeting the entrepreneurs, the bankers, the tech boys and girls, students, hawkers, the people who don't get opportunities and access to interact with
their mentors - young Nigerians who can't afford to buy tickets to big shows and concerts.

"So we get to kill two birds with one stone. They get to register for their power to vote and enjoy free performances from their favorite artistes or dinner and conferences with their role models."

The group emphasized that these events would be done with high standards and tight security without breaking any law or interference with State activities.
The goal is to increase voter registration actively and use that power to increase participation in the upcoming elections. " says Pull-up Naija.

The Uk based Nigerian singer, Cocoa recently released her latest song entitled, ‘Heaven’ as her third single off her upcoming EP due for release later this year.

The song which was beautifully composed by CÓCÒA and intelligently produced by Thẹ́ Kinnsman as both working without any creative boundaries to craft a piece that intentionally captures the essence of an evergreen pop track that crosses boundaries.

In this emotional song, the singer's R&B vocals rise and fall smoothly on bold and intense Fuji inspired instrumentation.

Lyrically, the female persona describes how being in love feels for her. In this emotional track, she likens being in love to rain falling from heaven alluding to the purity and spiritual power of love.

Commenting on the song, the artist said: “The design for Heaven's artwork features a star map which is symbolic of love. Love is often associated with the constellations and the stars in many cultures. And many love stories have been told through the stars.”

CÓCÒA is an artist that brings her own unique and original vibe to the music scene. Her previous releases HigH (Lókè Lókè) and Original Stepper have already received media buzz from both home and abroad including radio plays on BBC Music Introducing and Reform Radio.

CÓCÒA also had interview appearances on Nigerian TV Stations Rave TV and Wow TV Africa. Heaven is now available on all major platforms. CÓCÒA (pronounced co-co) is a UK based Nigerian singer/songwriter of Delta/Yoruba heritage.

She was born in Ibadan, Oyo state as the same birthplace as the goddess of love, Sade Adu. Growing up in Lagos, in a household filled with a wide spectrum of sounds from afrobeats to 90s Hip Hop, R&B and gospel music, CÓCÒA soon discovered her her own unique sound. https://soundcloud.app./ZEkzS

The Government has failed to provide enabling environment for businesses to thrive-Barr. Nonso Nwaebili

Former Senior Special Assistant to Governor Willie Obiano on Protocol Matters, Barr Nonso Henry Nwaebili is vying for House of Representative in Anambra comes 2023, has said that the country is in a state of emergency as the Government has failed Nigerians to provide enabling environment for businesses to thrive.

He made these statements while addressing the press after His recent Visit to the National Chairman of the Young Progressives Party YPP Comrade Bishop Amakiri. He made known his interest to represent the People of Ogbaru Federal Constituency in Anambra state while stating that the Nation is in the State of Emergency in almost all ramifications.

He explained: “Insecurity and Lack of Experience by those piloting the affairs have positioned the country's economic activities to a complete decay stage. The Government has failed to provide enabling environment for businesses to thrive, they have also failed to embrace Innovations because of their unwillingness to engage young people at strategic points in this country. Barely everything is becoming moribund, and the people are suffering untold hardship and poverty in a country that has the potential to become "the giant of Africa".

He urged Federal Government to close the gap between government and the people. In his words: “I recognize that the first point of solving this menace is by bringing the government closer to the people to encourage citizen participation in the act of governance. Therefore, I encourage the government to raise and support bills that seek to strengthen the local governments. Local government and council elections should be conducted as at when due. The Ideal is to have the eyes of the government down at the grassroots. This will help reduce insecurity because every bad person is known to the community and a councilor when elected, represents the eyes of the Government in his community.”

He advised that, “I also encourage the Government to embrace Digital Economy. The world is going digital and Nigeria is missing a lot of revenue through the ban of Digital/ Crypto/ blockchain Transactions.

He noted that his people have been neglected by the present administration from federal intervention. “The good people of Ogbaru Federal Constituency are mostly Farmers and Fishermen our needs are basic- when I say basic I make bold to say that we have found ourselves lacking basic amenities such as Access roads to transport and sell these farm produce, Adequate Healthcare services due to poor Representation over the years.”

He continued: “We suffer Flooding as a compulsory menace Yearly and as a Representative my duty will be to engage Federal Ministry of Environment and concerned MDA's to see how the menace of flooding can be tackled.

He pledged that if he will be elected by his people come 2023, he assured the Creation of Job Opportunities for young people through public and private sector involvements. “As a Representative of the people, if Elected as a Youth Mandate, I will use my network to attract and create Job opportunities through Training and retraining to get the youth prepared for the opportunities. The youth form majority of the Population of my would-be Electorates. Therefore, through Sincere empowerments programs, Takeoff Support, Agricultural Loans, and Engagement with the Federal and State Government to ensure that Job opportunities are available for my Youth- this will reduce insecurity, drug abuse and improve the livelihood of families in my Constituency,” he assured.

He added: “I also intend to Make bills mandating and monitoring companies to carry out Corporate and Social Responsibilities, that way much reliance will not be on Government but will create a synergy which energizes the saying that "Nations building is a Joint Taskforce."

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Rotary Club of Victoria Island East unveils Rotn Kola Oluyemi as new

Inspired by the plight of the less advantaged persons, Rotarian Kola Oluyemi as a teenager vowed to reach out to those in dire needs, he joined Rotary Club, today Rotary Club of Victoria Island East unveils him as the 34th president of the club as he promised to fulfil his childhood dream to bring succour and support to less privileged people.

Commenting about his background that led him into humanitarian services, Oluyemi said:

"I grew up in a home that I have a Rotarian as an uncle, one incident happened to me when I was small and that really held deep in my heart, I was still a teenager I think 13years and in secondary school, my mother wanted us to clear the house for Christmas so that we would have some decongestion and we took out some clothes, washed them because she wanted us to take them for charity. There were some that we felt nobody would want, so we packed all of them and put them at our trash-can because everything wouldn't fit into the trunk as we only got one truck box. I happened to be playing soccer with my friends when the maintenance guys came to collect waste from the garbage trunk and there were two people by the trunk, they got down and ran towards the trunk box that contain all the clothes that we thought nobody would desire and they opened it and started struggling over those clothes, that really touched me because I never thought that there are people that would really want any of those clothes. So I made up my mind that when I grow up and every time I have the opportunity to render such help, then I would always give. That incident was really what inspires me into giving back to society.

According to the elected president, Oluyemi who went down memory, revealing how it all started for him, he said:

"Before I became a Rotarian I floated a charity organization unofficial with my friend Abiodun Esho when I was in First City Monument Bank and every Christmas my place of work would always be occupied with gifts by all the vendors, so instead of taking those gifts home I would re-pack them with my friend and take them to Makoko. So yearly they always look forward to such give away from us until around the year 2015 I couldn't do the charity and my friend requested to know the reason, I told him I didn't have money, so he suggested that instead of using my money I should join Rotary club and that was how I joined like-minded people in Rotary and together we started giving back to the society.

He added his journey to Rotary club by saying:

"I wasn't even thinking I would become the president as at the time I did, I was just ready to serve. I came trying to make a change and impact lives, so it just so happened that the election came up and they nominated me as president and I got voted in as the president. For me it makes no difference, it only makes the work more intense as regards the direction and the shouldering of all those things that are still hanging on your neck but basically it is the same thing as we are out to affect lives and make a change.

He explained that his tenure will focus on these key issues affecting the communities.

"Basically, part of my target or direction is to focus on schools as a lot of schools especially in Victoria Island do not have good toilets while some have toilets without water so the children just defecate and no one to clean. We have already identified six (6) schools where we are going to be making a change, refurbish the toilets and build new ones for the schools that do not have them. Our focus is not just on schools, we have also discovered some primary health centers in this Eti-Osa that do not have the basic equipment particularly in their maternity suites, so we have been able to identify four (4) of them and the cost of equipping one is roughly 4million if we have to consider things such as the beds, incubators, and all other equipment.

He continued: "We are also doing things such as career talks for children as it is not just about fixing physical things but also about the minds of these children. A lot of children do not know what they want to do or become in the future, and their parents for those not educated and learned are not able to guide them so we are going to those schools giving career talks and leveraging what I call our eco-system of professionals and enlightening people to affect lives positively. So with that, we are also shaping the lives of these children and giving them the necessary information they need to create a future for themselves.

What makes you think it's about the money

doggedfighter:


Trust all these churches, when you are rich you must be ordained. Gender is irrelevant.

You are out of point here o

doggedfighter:
She's rich after all so......

Janosky:


How many women were given such responsibility in the book of the Acts of the apostles?

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Reverend Adaoha Ugo-Ngadi Joins Methodist Church Priesthood

It was a convivial atmosphere at the Harbour Point venue of the "Symphony of Praise and Thanksgiving," as thousands of well wishers gathered for the reception of Reverend Ada Ugo-Ngadi, who was on August 22, 2021, ordained Priest of the Methodist Church Nigeria.
The hall was filled to capacity, as popular gospel artistes like Mercy Chinwo, Chioma Jesus and Sammy Okposo, among others, thrilled the audience with good music.

The Rev. Ugo-Ngadi, an astute business woman and quintessential player in the downstream sector of the oil and gas industry, was on August 22, 2021 ordained into the Priesthood of the Methodist Church Nigeria in a ceremony officiated by the Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Dr.Samuel Kanu Uche, at the Hoares Memorial Cathedral Herbert Macaulay Way Yaba Lagos.

The celebrant is known by many as an experienced business leader and silent philanthropist.

Interaction with guests at the event revealed that Rev. Ada has for years, had widows,recovering drug addicts,and all kinds of indigent persons on her monthly payroll as a way of giving back to the society and service to God.

Our correspondent further hinted that she is investing in medical facilities, rehabilitation centres and feeding programmes in different locations.

On why her philanthropic activities are rarely heard or reported in the media,a close associate responded that she does not want to be known or seen as doing these things and wants God to take all the glory.

Speaker after speaker extoled the virtues of the newly ordained priest of the Methodist Church, Adaoha Ugo-Ngadi, saying her ordination was long overdue and that she was deserving of the new religious office.

One of the attendees narrated how Reverend Adaoha helped sponsor church building projects and several evangelistic outreaches, irrespective of denomination. “She deserves this ordination because she loves God and always supports the work of God,” the attendee said.

For The Reverend Adaoha Ugo-Ngadi, it is the dawning of a new era in which the support of family and friends will be deemed indispensable. How much of that support she is able to access in her life-long priesthood journey is left to be seen, in an era of increasing religious mediocrity and pastoral rascality.

An observer noted that the celebrant being a woman of repute, her investiture was symbolic, especially in an era where religious titles are bastardised and used as mere decorative veneers. "The onus now lies on The Reverend Adaoha Ugo-Ngadi to prove skeptics wrong by being a true reflection of the new office with which she has been trusted," the source said.

It was a convivial atmosphere at the Harbour Point venue of the "Symphony of Praise and Thanksgiving," as thousands of well wishers gathered for the reception of Reverend Ada Ugo-Ngadi, who was on August 22, 2021, ordained Priest of the Methodist Church Nigeria.
The hall was filled to capacity, as popular gospel artistes like Mercy Chinwo, Chioma Jesus and Sammy Okposo, among others, thrilled the audience with good music.

The Rev. Ugo-Ngadi, an astute business woman and quintessential player in the downstream sector of the oil and gas industry, was on August 22, 2021 ordained into the Priesthood of the Methodist Church Nigeria in a ceremony officiated by the Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Dr.Samuel Kanu Uche, at the Hoares Memorial Cathedral Herbert Macaulay Way Yaba Lagos.

The celebrant is known by many as an experienced business leader and silent philanthropist.

Interaction with guests at the event revealed that Rev. Ada has for years, had widows,recovering drug addicts,and all kinds of indigent persons on her monthly payroll as a way of giving back to the society and service to God.

Our correspondent further hinted that she is investing in medical facilities, rehabilitation centres and feeding programmes in different locations.

On why her philanthropic activities are rarely heard or reported in the media,a close associate responded that she does not want to be known or seen as doing these things and wants God to take all the glory.

Speaker after speaker extoled the virtues of the newly ordained priest of the Methodist Church, Adaoha Ugo-Ngadi, saying her ordination was long overdue and that she was deserving of the new religious office.

One of the attendees narrated how Reverend Adaoha helped sponsor church building projects and several evangelistic outreaches, irrespective of denomination. “She deserves this ordination because she loves God and always supports the work of God,” the attendee said.

For The Reverend Adaoha Ugo-Ngadi, it is the dawning of a new era in which the support of family and friends will be deemed indispensable. How much of that support she is able to access in her life-long priesthood journey is left to be seen, in an era of increasing religious mediocrity and pastoral rascality.

An observer noted that the celebrant being a woman of repute, her investiture was symbolic, especially in an era where religious titles are bastardised and used as mere decorative veneers. "The onus now lies on The Reverend Adaoha Ugo-Ngadi to prove skeptics wrong by being a true reflection of the new office with which she has been trusted," the source said.

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It was a convivial atmosphere at the Harbour Point venue of the "Symphony of Praise and Thanksgiving," as thousands of well wishers gathered for the reception of Reverend Ada Ugo-Ngadi, who was on August 22, 2021, ordained Priest of the Methodist Church Nigeria.
The hall was filled to capacity, as popular gospel artistes like Mercy Chinwo, Chioma Jesus and Sammy Okposo, among others, thrilled the audience with good music.

The Rev. Ugo-Ngadi, an astute business woman and quintessential player in the downstream sector of the oil and gas industry, was on August 22, 2021 ordained into the Priesthood of the Methodist Church Nigeria in a ceremony officiated by the Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Dr.Samuel Kanu Uche, at the Hoares Memorial Cathedral Herbert Macaulay Way Yaba Lagos.

The celebrant is known by many as an experienced business leader and silent philanthropist.

Interaction with guests at the event revealed that Rev. Ada has for years, had widows,recovering drug addicts,and all kinds of indigent persons on her monthly payroll as a way of giving back to the society and service to God.

Our correspondent further hinted that she is investing in medical facilities, rehabilitation centres and feeding programmes in different locations.

On why her philanthropic activities are rarely heard or reported in the media,a close associate responded that she does not want to be known or seen as doing these things and wants God to take all the glory.

Speaker after speaker extoled the virtues of the newly ordained priest of the Methodist Church, Adaoha Ugo-Ngadi, saying her ordination was long overdue and that she was deserving of the new religious office.

One of the attendees narrated how Reverend Adaoha helped sponsor church building projects and several evangelistic outreaches, irrespective of denomination. “She deserves this ordination because she loves God and always supports the work of God,” the attendee said.

For The Reverend Adaoha Ugo-Ngadi, it is the dawning of a new era in which the support of family and friends will be deemed indispensable. How much of that support she is able to access in her life-long priesthood journey is left to be seen, in an era of increasing religious mediocrity and pastoral rascality.

An observer noted that the celebrant being a woman of repute, her investiture was symbolic, especially in an era where religious titles are bastardised and used as mere decorative veneers. "The onus now lies on The Reverend Adaoha Ugo-Ngadi to prove skeptics wrong by being a true reflection of the new office with which she has been trusted," the source said.

Nnewi South PDP Members Decamp to Labour Party

Christian Agadibe

Members of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State have on Tuesday decamped to the Labour Party.

The former PDP members were received by the Labour Party’s Gubernatorial candidate, Mr. Obiora Agbasimalo, ahead of this year's elections on November 6, during the welcome ceremony which was held at Ezinifite, Nnewi.

The Chairman of the decampees, Chief Alphonsus Ofoke, said their decision to identify with Labour Party is as a result of the sterling attributes of the governorship candidate.

According to him, Agbasimalo is a man who has exhibited a great sense of humility and a clear vision of how to move the state forward.

Receiving the new members, Agbasimalo congratulated them for such bold steps while assuring them that the party is home to all.

"There is no discrimination in the party. We will all work together to win the state for Labour Party and properly position the state as the best to live and do business in Nigeria," he highlighted.

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The Labour Party has on Friday declared former banker Obiora Agbasimalo as party governorship candidate for the 2021 elections in Anambra State.

The technocrat turned politician, who is contesting for the first in his career, was unanimously voted as the flag bearer at the party's governorship primaries held on Friday in Nnewi area of the state.

The National Chairman of the Labour Party and presiding chairman of the primaries, Barr. Julius Abure made this announcement.

"Obiora Agbasimalo is a product of hardwork and commitment. We are desirous to change the narrative in the Nigerian state and in Anambra State.

"You will agree with me that the many challenges the state is having is as a result of failed leadership and we want to commence that journey by changing these narratives," he highlighted.

Some of the narratives he listed include hunger, unemployment, insecurity, and poverty among others. "We believe that with due diligence, commitment and hard work we will be able to achieve greatness."

Consequently, Abure said their choice to lead by example by conducting free and fair primaries was displayed for everyone to see. Adding, he said, "The primary election was democratic; there was consensus building; there was internal party democracy and we all agreed that he is the best candidate for the party."

According to the national chairman, in the next few weeks, they will commence their campaign. "This time around it is going to be different from the usual way, like a major departure from what we are used to.

"While others would be bringing candidates whose names we have been hearing since the 60s and 1970s, you can see that our candidate is a digital candidate, young, vibrant, educated and we believe that the solution of Anambra state lies with him."

Abure further described Agbasimalo as the people's choice while assuring the state that he would if elected the governor.

In his acceptance speech, Agbasimalo expressed faith in the party to win the general election, as he thanked all those who supported him, especially "Oga ndi Oga solidarity movement, party members and Ndi Anambra".

He explained: "My emergence as the Labour Party's flag bearer has not come by accident but by attriculated vision and inspired actions towards the building of prosperity, as I will be bringing my over 15 years experience in public and private services.

"I can assure you that I am prepared to give quality leadership to this state. We would be committed to the vision and the collective aspiration of our founding fathers to build more infrastructure, and create wealth and economic prosperity for our people," he pledged.

Speaking also was the National Vice Secretary of the party, Clement Ugochukwu, who hinted that the primaries was on the best playground as members trooped in to exercise their franchise.

He outlined: "The delegates voted for him and he won. And what stood him out was his confidence. Also we have the structure, 'The Oga ndi Oga Solidarity Movement' and anyone that has its support and backing always wins."

Ugochukwu, however, urged members of the party to throw their weight behind the candidate in the coming general election. "We are winning," he declared. "Aguata is our own come November 6.

"We have the person with the structure; we have the party with the name and the labour structure across. LP and all the other organs are all here. Even the police are members of our party. Oga Ndi Oga solidarity movement is here," he noted.

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"I feel it is time to make an impact especially in the area of youth development through charity"- Obiora Agbasimalo

No doubt, he has apparently metamorphosed from a technocrat to philanthropist. And he is doing so with all sense of humility and fulfilment.
Former banker, Obiora Agbasimalo has been touching lives through his humanitarian activities towards indigent patients who are unable to pay their medical bills in government hospitals, namely Gbagada Federal Hospital, Federal Medical Centre Agege and LASUTH.

In a statement available to press, Agbasimalo, who will be 40 years old in October 2021 was born the first of four children to an engineer father, Mr Emmanuel Agbasimalo and a retired civil servant mother, Mrs Ada Agbasimalo, who is also an author.
His primary education in Lagos was at Chrisland Nursery and Primary School, his secondary education at the International School University of Lagos and his university degree from Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, where he obtained BSc Management Accounting, graduating with a Second Class Upper Division.
Two months after his National Youth Service in Yobe State in 2005, during which he had a brief stint as a teacher in a primary school, he was employed by Zenith Bank and over the past 15 years built a successful career as a high-flying banker, becoming a charter accountant after obtaining his ACCA certification and also MSc from his alma mater in 2015.

Agbasimalo, who is married to Eucharia with whom he has two children, both boys, in keeping with his Anglican background, remains active in evangelism, preaching the word of God at every opportunity.
He is an active member of the Good Samaritan Society in his church, a group renowned for humanitarian activities towards indigent patients who are unable to pay their medical bills in government hospitals, namely Gbagada Federal Hospital, Federal Medical Centre Agege and LASUTH. In addition, Obiora Agbasimalo is also an active volunteer and donor of cash, clothes and kind to charity organizations. He is Financial Manager and brain behind the strategies for all Projects in Oga Ndi Oga Foundation, (ONOF), a non-religious, non-political, non-profit charity and private foundation that is active in Anambra State and renowned for its far-reaching programmes in the areas of healthcare and poverty alleviation, women and youth empowerment, back-to-school campaign and scholarships.


His 15-year banking career is built on a track record, starting from his first year when he was an outstanding team member of the marketing unit till presently that he is the bank’s highest earner of income in its zone, managing a portfolio of about N4billion and close to 20 million dollars in customers fund, aside from fixed deposit.
With such an impressive CV, Agbasimalo is a prime candidate, and target of headhunters for high profile positions in the financial sector. However, he has set his mind on moving on to a sector where he can make maximum impact.
And of this, he has hinted at a future preoccupation: Youth development and social regeneration.
“I feel it is time for someone with fresh idea to come on board and make an impact especially in the area of youth development, waste management and control and most importantly structural development,” he said.

An avid student of political geography, a stickler for training and a lover of movies, his future ambitions include doing “some humanitarian work towards helping the young Nigerian youth.”

Agbasimalo is also an advocate of a cleaner city. “I detest seeing dirty gutters and environment, especially on the streets. These wastes can be recycled and converted to useful materials as is already being practised in Europe with the use of some technology that converts plastic bottles and some waste to useful building materials,” he articulated.

Driven by altruism, Obiora Agbasimalo has silently built a reputation that endears him to the public as a man of action, a man of his words, a man of good deeds.

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The 2019 Del-York Creative Academy’s one month hands-on intensive training program (DCA) commenced on the 10th of May 2019; and the world is witnessing the silent rebirth of Africa’s Creative Industry. The program brought with it senior executives from Warner Brothers, the University of Southern California (USC) alongside some of the most celebrated Hollywood instructors and Emmy award winning filmmakers.

Following a long flight from Los Angeles and New York, the 25 lecturers were welcomed personally to the entertainment hub of Africa, Lagos, by the CEO of Del-York International, Mr. Linus Idahosa and other DCA staff members.
The academy is currently training 250 of the most creative talents from across Africa at the DCA campus in Victoria Island, Lagos.
A clear expression of Del-York International’s commitment to “Changing the African Narrative and Driving Social Change across the Continent, using the agency of film and organized media.
At a press conference hosted by the founder of the academy, Mr. Linus Idahosa said, “Africa’s share in the global trade for creative products is still less than 3 percent, this is an anomaly we at the Del-York Creative Academy intend to correct.
The Academy is providing Africa’s next generation of storytellers and media practitioners the skillset needed to ignite their passions, connect with industry professionals from around the world, whilst selling authentic African stories. The African creative industry is an untapped gold mine capable of changing the entire continent and the Academy is a labour of love, a seed intended to provide the needed infrastructure for budding creative talents”.
The sponsors for this edition include amongst others Warner Brothers, Choice International, GAC Motors, LontorPays, GREE ACs, Guardian Studios, The Guardian, Trace Naija, Yoomee. GAC Motors will be giving a brand new GA3S car to the overall best graduating student.
The Academy is re-skilling and re-tooling African filmmakers and media professionals giving practitioners the tools and requisite skill set necessary to increase the number of professional talents the continent has to offer.

Among the 17 Courses currently being taught at the program are Directing, Acting for Film, Screen writing, Drone Technology, Sound design and Film Scoring, Editing, 3D animation, Cinematography, Music Video Production, VFX, Color Grading, Theartre and lots more.

Months ago I read in the news that Dr. Chris Okafor, the General Overseer of Liberation City church had purchased a private jet. The church gave a veiled denial and simply dismissed the report as rumors.

Shortly after, Legit.com news published another report captioned “Pastor Chris Okafor’s Private Jet is not his Property, it was Chartered”. I was not surprised at all. It’s just like everything that surrounds these so called men of God nowadays. Rumors rumors rumors! And that is why I chose to break the real news to the public. Since they don’t want to tell the truth and rest this case, I will tell the truth on their behalf.

Actually, Legit.com news was right. I’m an insider and I know they were right. That jet was hired by one or two guys whom the man of God often calls “my sons in the Lord”. They are actually not Nigerians. They are from Southern Africa. They hired the jet to convey him to the location of a project they wanted Dr. Okafor to commission for them. Those guys are known millionaires. But that’s not the news.

The real news is, there’s actually a private jet! Not the one that Legit wrote about. There’s another one. That one is the authentic one. They’re not talking about that because that is actually the jet that the man of God claims his partners purchased for him. According to my source, his partners bought the jet to enable him carry out the works of ministry…but the thing is, Dr. Chris, I learned has been a bit too reluctant to openly announce that he now has a private jet, wondering how his congregation will receive the news. Rather, he instructed his partners who allegedly bought the jet to convert it to commercial use on behalf of the ministry, since “it was going to be too much of a burden for the ministry to maintain a private jet at this time” according to the man of God.

As at the point of penning this report, the jet is undergoing a re customization and re registration process in Southern Africa. I hear they’re set to put the jet up for VIP hire services. Trust Igbo man and business. That is the news they’re keeping away from the public and honestly, I don’t see the need for all the secrecy. Makes absolutely no sense.

Personally I was eagerly waiting for him to flaunt his new jet and give us some missionary reasons why he needed one. I was so waiting…he dodged it!

Church business sha! Can’t wait to open my own church.

By Christian Agadibe


Hundreds of desperate and starving persons in Lagos have come to depend on the non-governmental organisation, The Candlelight Foundation, for free meals weekly to reduce hunger and boost nutrition in the face of harsh economic realities in which many families are unsure of their next meal.

The NGO, despite recording a steady increase in the number of its dependants as a non-profit soup kitchen, has forged on in its commitment to bringing succour to destitute Nigerians.

In line with its mandate, The Candlelight Foundation has finalized plans to organise a ‘Walk Against Hunger’ and will seek donations to save lives. The kind gesture established by the Candlelight Foundation is supported by Providus Bank, FBN Mortgages, Indomie Noodles among others.

The events are part of broader humanitarian projects that include the “Football Over Hunger” match between Fintech companies that are Pagatech and Fint and “Walk Against Hunger” and other initiatives of the NGO to raise funds and sustain the cause and get government’s backing.

Commenting on this year’s projects, the executive director of the Candlelight Foundation, Uzoamaka Okeke, said: “We are working on two projects at the moment. The Football over Hunger match and our annual Walk Against Hunger. The football match is between two organisations in the Fintech industry: FINT and Pagatech on 19th of April.

“It is a novelty match to raise funds for our cause as well as a team-bonding opportunity for each organisation and an opportunity to be part of a great cause. The walk against hunger will be held on May 4th this year and will congregate at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

“It is another great opportunity to raise awareness of the hunger emergency in our country and band the public together to fight it.”

Highlighting the focus of the NGO, Okeke stressed that, “The beneficiaries of our projects are always the less advantaged in our society. We provide free meals and adult education to the needy as well as get young kids off the street and put them back in school.”

On their achievement since inception of Candlelight Foundation, Okeke explained that there are many accomplishments: “We have been able to provide over 50,000 meals to the needy and give people jobs. Our adult education classes currently have more than 50 men and women in attendance. We have been able to educate on hygiene, and given over 100 men free haircuts and shaves.

“We give out clothes and shoes regularly. Our centre in Surulere, Lagos, has shower facilities where they bathe for free. They also come and wash their clothes for free without fear of theft. We have been able to provide a non-judgemental place where they can come and talk, rest weary legs, take shelter from the sun and rain; we have provided a place where they can receive hope.”

Asked what the Candlelight aims to achieve at the long run by setting up a non-profit soup kitchen, Okeke stated that: “Unless you have a heart of stone, just step outside your home and you will see the need. We started it because there was a need for it. Our aim is to affect the thinking capacity of every Nigerian by providing the basic nutrition one needs to be effective in society.

“A hungry man cannot apply for a job nor sit for an interview. A hungry man will eventually become a nuisance when he has so much potential inside of him.”

She also disclosed the factors that have made the NGO unique and outstanding. “There are so many NGOs out there doing great things. The Candlelight has found itself catering mostly but not exclusively to the less advantaged men in our society. These men are both socially and biblically head of household, but with little or no tools to function properly in that role, one can only wonder what kind of role model such a man is to his wife and kids.”

The Candlelight director also opened up on the challenges of running a non-profit soup kitchen in Nigeria: “One of the major challenges to fundraising is the awareness of who we are and what we do. We are trying to get the word out and let people know we exist and that they could possibly save a life with just N200.

“It costs only N200 to feed one person and give them hope that tomorrow could be better. I think the economy also has a role in the challenges to fundraising. It was quite a tight year in 2018. Somehow, I just believe this year would be much better. I am moved by the plight of the poor and I want to care for as many as I can reach. Please kindly follow us on @thecandlelightng on IG and Facebook…Website: www.thecandlelightng.com

“It is not an easy road. There is quite some backlash, but it is a road I have chosen and must see through, not to prove anything to anyone but because it is a noble cause; a cause I would gladly champion.”

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By Christian Agadibe

Traditional Head of Nri, the ancestral home of the Igbo nation, His Royal Majesty Eze Nrienwelana II has urged Igbos to eschew violence and toe the path of peace during the forthcoming general elections. Speaking on behalf of the monarch, the Regent of the ancient kingdom, Prince Ikenna Onyesoh pleaded with Igbos across the spectrum to ensure they exercised their civic duties in a manner reflective of the tolerant and non-violent nature of the Igbo man. He maintained that election seasons are not seasons of war but of expressions. He urged Igbos to make wise decisions at the polls and vehemently reject offers to be drawn into any form of violent acts during the elections.

Speaking during the annual event of Iguaro Ndi Igbo (the Igbo Lunar Calendar) at the palace of Nri, in Anaocha Local Government of Anambra State, the Regent went further to say that this year’s elections in Nigeria are of very significant importance to Igbos, given the poor representation of Igbos at the Federal level and the general lack of Federal presence in Eastern Nigeria. He said Igbos are now presented with a brilliant opportunity to change the status quo with their votes, not violence.

According to Prince Onyesoh, the significance of Igu Aro Ndi Igbo (the Igbo Lunar Calendar) cannot be understated. During his public address, he explained that Igu Aro emanated from history. “Antiquity of Iguaro Ndigbo dated back to the biblical days of Eze Nri whose prerogative as directed by Chukwu Okike (God almighty) is to proclaim the Igbo lunar calendar for the Igbo nation. Igbos annually look forward to welcoming Iguaro with lots of celebration.

He continued: “the cultural fiesta is normally celebrated every February at Nri, the ancestral homeland of the Igbo nation. Celebration of Iguaro Ndigbo is also a day set aside to remind the Igbos that their ancient culture originated from Nri. Igbo lunar calendar is based on 13 lunar months; each of which is made up of seven Igbo native weeks-which is derived from four market days- Eke, Orie, Afor and Nkwo.”

The monarch assured all that Nri will continue to uphold the rich cultural heritage of the Igbo nation, and will continue to do whatever it takes to acquaint Igbos with their own history and culture.

He said he was optimistic about the peaceful conduct of the 2019 general elections and insists that the time has come for Igbos to take their right of place in the affairs of Nigeria. “I am hopeful as we pray, that Chukwu Okike will grant us peace in this land during elections and beyond. I am also praying that things will change for the better for our people. The last few years hasn’t been easy for the Igbo man in Nigeria. It is not good to be in a place you call home and be treated like a stranger. Anybody who claims not to know what Igbos have been through in this nation is being economical with the truth. All that has to change and we have the opportunity and power to express ourselves wisely and peacefully” he said.

http://artmatazz.com/2019-elections-eze-nri-sues-for-peace-urges-igbos-to-vote-wisely/

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