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Rita Daniels, the mother of actress, Regina Daniels, has bagged a Bachelor of Law degree from National Open University of Nigeria.

It was an amazing moment for Rita and she couldn't help but share the good news online. She thanked God for the completion of her Law program, adding that she's set for Law School.

Her caption reads, "The LLB Law 12th convocation of NOUN 2023 took place Saturday, March 25th, 2023. All thanks to God. Done and dusted. Law school loading".

The news sparked reactions online as fans and celebrities sent congratulatory messages. Actresses, Shan George, Ngozi Ezeh, Moyo Lawal and Angel Emeka sent love emojis.

Rita Daniels is a veteran actress, filmmaker, singer, producer, brand ambassador, and brand influencer with over 300,000 Instagram followers. The beautiful mother has transitioned into a legal career(Law) and she's happy she did.

She was among the graduating 28,740 students; comprising 21,339 undergraduates and 7,401 post graduates in the convocation and expected to enroll in law school in coming days.

Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Olufemi Peters, who commended president Muhammadu Buhari and other stakeholders for their massive support for NOUN, said the university has rolled out new academic programmes.

“In our bid to ensure a sustained and steady growth of the University, we received the blessing of the National Universities Commission to offer the following postgraduate programmes.

” 1. PGD Legislative Drafting 2. Masters in Law 3. PhD in Law, 4 Commonwealth Executive Master of Public Administration (CEMPA) and 5. Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration (CEMBA).

”The University will commence the offering of these programmes this year,” Prof Peters said.

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Women right campaigner and Women Leader, Ohaneze Ndigbo Women Wing, Hon. Chief Rita Daniels Chukuji has concluded arrangements to host the Executive Governor of Delta State, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa to a concert in appreciation of his developmental strides in the past eight years in the state.

Okowa took over as helmsman in the oil producing state in 2015 after serving a Senator of the Federal Republic.

He has earned traditional titles and nicknames as a tribute to the landmark feats of his administration.

One of such nicknames is “Road Master”, a reference to the numerous completed and ongoing road projects across the state under his watch.

His administration has advanced urban-rural integration and transformed urban centres in Delta State with 799 civil infrastructure projects spanning 1,577.8 kilometres of roads and 908.8 kilometres of drainage channels.

He has also been praised for his reinvigorated primary health care system and the establishment of a contributory health insurance scheme with over 900,000 registered clients which has attracted positive attention across the country

He has also initiated several programmes to advance youth employment in the state, including the ICT-Youth Empowerment Programme (ICT-YEP) and the Rural Youth Skill Acquisition Programme (RYSA). ICT-YEP is aimed at providing necessary ICT skills training to enable self-employment for start-ups that will be based in Delta State.

The governor has also attracted the commendation of stakeholders for the construction of Asaba Film Village, a project targeting at enhancing creativity, boost economic growth, enhance tourism potentials of the state and arrest youth restiveness.

It is on the premise of these and others that Hon Chief Rita Daniels Chukwuji is organising this appreciation concert which she said came after a careful perusal of the governor's excellent in the last eight years.

According to her, public service icons like Okowa deserve to be celebrated for impactful service to mankind.

The concert coming up 30th of April at the dome event centre Asaba will attract bigwigs in the country's political and business environment.

Mother Of Celebrity Carpenter Who Reunited With Father After 15 Years Flies Home From US

Reactions have continued to trail the reconciliation of Mr. Moses Amiebenomo, popularly known as celebrity carpenter after he reunited with his father 15 years after he was disowned.

Moses' father had disowned him for not reading Medicine in the higher institution to become a doctor he wanted but instead, he opted to be become a carpenter, a career path Moses said gives him joy and fulfillment.

Following all efforts to reconcile the duo, Moses' mother identified as Mrs.Perpetual Amiebenomo flied abroad where she has been living in America for years.

When the news of her husband and son's reconciliation broke out, she could not hold her joy as she stormed home to celebrate the good news.

The video of her arrival at the Abuja International Airport where Moses along with other family members received her has gone viral.

She was heard expressing gratitude to God for safe arrival, professing how she has missed her family.

Moses had earlier appeared on Abuja human rights radio in a programme Brekete Family where he tendered apologies to his father for disobeying him when he decided to become a carpenter, abandoning his father's dream of becoming a doctor.

Hours later after the appeal, the video of Moses and his father surfaced online, attracting reactions.

During his appearance on radio, Moses said he understands his father loves him and would want him to be a happy child, the kind of happiness he can only derive in being a carpenter instead of doctor.

He further said he has fulfilled all his dreams in life through his carpentry job. "Daddy, I know you are watching this, I’m sorry I did not become the doctor you want me to become, I’m sorry that I disappointed you, I’m really sorry, Daddy", he stated.

He said he is not a bad child, he doesn’t drink, he doesn’t smoke, he doesn’t follow bad friends, if not for his work, 7 to 8 pm he has gone home, he told his dad that he doesnt steal or do fraud, he is just a carpenter.

Moses said many of his age mates, do see him and be proud of him, many young boys who don’t have direction have gotten direction through him.

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If you deny South East the Senate President, don’t deny us the Speaker of the House. - Coalition of South Eastern Young Leaders Association ( CSYLA)

The Coalition of South Eastern Young Leaders Association ( CSYLA) under the leadership of Ogwo, Okechukwu Kalu Ph.D have appealed to the Leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) to consider the Southeastern Region while zoning the various positions of Leadership in the National Assembly stating that if the Southeast will not be getting the slot for Senate President then they should be considered strongly for the Speaker of the House while nomination the Spokesperson of the House, Rep. Benjamin Kalu.



The Association after her meeting on Wednesday 8th of March, 2023, in Abuja , resolved as follows;





1. That the Leadership of the House of Representatives will be better under Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, the current Spokesperson of the House of Representatives.



2. That we are confident that he will build on the landmark achievements of Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila and Rep. Wase, who brought great innovations on better ways of getting things done in the legislature.



3. That as the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has demonstrated credibility, capacity, commitment, dedication and high sense of responsibility in discharging his duties of managing the image of the House of Representatives. He balanced the narratives and showed the legislature in a good light before Nigerians.



4. That having heard there are plans to shift the president of the senate position to other regions because of lower number of votes from the region, the South East should not be left empty handed.



5. That to give the South-easterners the sense of belonging, stimulating a better national unity, the Speakership slot of House of Representatives should be zoned to the South East.



6. That we have a candidate in Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, the current Spokesperson of the House of Representatives whom we are confident will exceed expectations with his performance.



7. That this “cat with nine lives “ survived all that was thrown at him to stop him from standing boldly for APC in the South East, with no state Governor to shield him during campaigns and elections since Abia State is under PDP, no god father to project or protect his ambition as many of them divided APC to chose labour and other political parties instead of APC, yet he fought like a wounded lion for APC and won the battle as the only surviving APC house of representative member in the entire Abia state, the other two in the South East had the covering of their state Governors who were APC Governors but Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu fought alone and won for APC despite the LP wave in the south east which retired many great politicians.



8. That we are all aware of how his unbiased critical analysis from an interview he granted to ABN TV (which went viral) on some contending issues in respect of the Presidential election and its candidates, his unwavering support to the All Progressive Congress (APC) and her Presidential candidate, the President-elect, HE Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu attracted attacks to his life (assassins were sent after him), his political family suffered attacks from different quarters. His Constituency and campaign office was attacked by armed men, over 100 bullets were wasted and properties worth millions of Naira destroyed in an attempt to silence him and his support for the President- elect . He insisted and took the bullets for him and APC.



9. That most leaders of the South east except the Governors were indifferent to speaking up on their stand publicly for fear of attack, he was one of the courageous lone voices that did not sit on the fence but boldly declared his support for the President- Elect on all media platforms including his weekly radio program with five radio stations in the East.



10. That he was bold and courageous about his choice and he has been proven right, therefore, he should speak for the entire country now, not as the spokesperson, but as the Speaker of the hallowed chamber of the House of Representatives.



11. That as a well rounded, critical thinking, well educated spokesperson who knew and spoke on all issues knowledgeably will manage the House creditably. He made the 9th Assembly look good and reduced the opaqueness surrounding the workings of the legislature.



12. That the All Progressive Congress (APC) should as a matter of responsibility, all inclusiveness, reward for loyalty to the party and determination to balance power for national cohesion and prosperity, zone the position of the House of Representatives' Speaker to the South East.



13. That Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu is a young leader who is well loved in the South East especially the youths and granting this opportunity to the competent hand of this South Easterner will calm various nerves in the region for in him lies the union of competence, credibility, courage capacity, integrity and loyalty.



14. That he is one of the hopes of leadership from the south eastern block of the country and he is a celebrated non tribalistic nationalist with friends across the lengths and breadth of Nigeria . A man who occasionally spends his birthdays in the IDP camps in Northern Nigeria, a man whose employees cuts across all regions in Nigeria both at home and in the office, is the type of leadership the nation needs currently.



15. That members of the 9th assembly who nick named him “the ORACLE “can attest to these and has largely decided to support our call for him to be the next Speaker of the 10th Assembly.



16. That we need Benjamin Okezie Kalu as the Speaker of the 10th Assembly of the House of Representatives.

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*A Vote For Atiku A Vote For New, Prosperous Nigeria — Titi Abubakar*


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Her Excellency, Amina Titi Atiku Abubakar, wife of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has called on women across the country to vote for her husband in the Feb. 25 presidential election.

According to Titi Abubakar, a vote for her husband is a vote to rescue Nigeria from eight years of backwardness and decay under the APC, adding that any vote for Atiku is a vote to put Nigeria on the path of progress and prosperity again.

In a viral video, wife of the former vice president who spoke in pidgin English apparently in effort to connect with the people said her husband is well exposed and qualified to lead the country.

She said Atiku has an outstanding record as a former vice president where he presided over the nation's economy.

"Atiku is a unifier, a cosmopolitan person who has businesses all over the country. He is a man of the people.

"He will bring everyone together and eliminate the line of ethnicity and religious divides who has become very visible under this government.

"Atiku will accommodate and work with everyone, let's vote for him. Spread the message round and let's get Nigeria working again", she said. @titiatiku_

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Lai Mohammed, (Rtd) Col. Alaita, DGs Budget Office, NTA, Others Dissect Creative Industries Development Bill

In a bid to reposition the Nigeria's creative sector, The Presidency, The Minister of Information, Alh. Lai Mohammed, DGs, MDA's several Stakeholders and the Press met on Wednesday 8th February 2023 for a crucial consultative review of the draft of the Nigeria Creative Industries Development Bill (CIDB).

The Senior Special Assistant to the President and CIDB Lead, Col. Felix Orevoghene Alaita expressed his appreciation to the Presidency, the Ministry of Information as he welcomed all MDA's and ecosystem stakeholders.
He mentioned that the CIDB seeks to establish the right legal and institutional framework for the growth of the creative industries.

Stakeholders are of the firm belief that the Nigerian creative industry has grown, from local to global talents and services, a trajectory this bill seeks to continue with.

At the consultative review meeting of the Bill which took place at The Wells Carlton Hotels, Abuja. The Minister of Information, Alh. Lai Mohammed who was represented by the Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Segun Runsewe emphasized that the bill will bridge the gap between the creative sector and the government.

According to the Minister, the Bill will also address challenges faced by the creative industry.

He said the Creative Industries Development Bill is in response to clamour by key players in the sector for the creation of a legal framework to take the industry to greater heights.

While opening the session, Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari and CIDB Lead, Col. Felix Orevoghene Alaita, said the major aim of the Bill is to provide support and promote Nigeria's creative sector.

He emphasized that the creative industry contributes huge revenue to the nation's treasury.

The Director General of the Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation, Mr. Folorunsho Coker, emphasized the Bill is important and timely, stating that there is need to complement existing laws and policies.

The Director General of Budget Office, Dr Ben Akabueze assured the stakeholders that the creative industry will contribute greatly to the GDP and further create enormous jobs. He stated his support for transforming the creative sector for the growth and development of the country but added that his office lacks funding for establishment of new commissions. On this he urged all the relative commissions to deliberate on the Bill and harmonise for greater good.

Other stakeholders spoke on various aspects of the bill and its impact. They were in agreement that issues such as intellectual property rights, piracy, poverty, and multiple taxation in the past hindered the growth of Nigeria's creative industry.

CIDB however provides a ray of hope for a brighter future for the creative ecosystem in Nigeria.

Participants were also drawn from the Federal Ministry of Justice, CBN, office of the Director General of NTA, ICRC NCC, NEPC, BOI, NBC, SMEDAN, CAC, TRACE TV, OBI ASIKA, SSAs to the President and more.

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Excitement As UNAU Diamond Pageant Presents Winners Of SDGs Showcase 2022 Plots Of Land As Prizes

Queen Evelyn Chukwujekwu, a brand ambassador, social entrepreneur, and humanitarian was crowned Mrs. Nigeria III at the 3rd edition of the Mrs. Nigeria Beauty Pageant, held at the prestigious Oriental Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos, on 16th May, 2021. Thus, Queen Evelyn Chukwujekwu represented Nigeria at the world stage of the 10th edition of United Nations Pageant; and was crowned Mrs. Africa United Nations at the glamourous event that held at the Pride Plaza Hotel, Aerocity, New Delhi, India on the 7th May, 2022.

As Mrs. Nigeria III, Queen Evelyn have been passionately instrumental in transforming the lives of over 1200 girls and underprivileged single mothers within Nigeria, by making some quiet giant strides in the advancement of the cause of the youth, women folks and girl child. So far, she have been able to support IDP camps, school dropout girls, given scholarships to 150 indigent girls; supported over 100 autistic children, 3 orphanages, 4 rural communities, 5 schools and have reached out to over 1,000 children who have been impacted with her humanitarian activities.

As Mrs. Africa United Nations, Queen Evelyn is deeply pained with the rate of hunger, agony, poverty and chaos ravaging Africa. More so, Queen Evelyn is shocked to discover that Nigeria is ranked 139/163 on the 2022 world’s SDGs index, this fueled her quest to liberate Africa through her office as Mrs. Africa United Nations from the clutches of hunger, poverty and under-development, by establishing the SDGs Family & Business Showcase, a value-driven joint humanitarian initiative with UNAU Diamonds Pageant, that combines a unique blend of SDGs, Pageantry, Entertainment and Charity as an effective tool for promoting and domesticating the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to achieve our target for 10,000 Youths, Women and Girls as beneficiaries over a 8-year period of 2022 to 2030.

Taking into consideration of the fact that SDGs Family and Business Showcase, is a family pageant, targeted at Human Development and Capacity Building, has no overall winner as everyone is a winner in the spirit of supporting Nigeria in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, in consonance with the global SDGs slogan which is “Leaving No One Behind” as everyone including government, CSO, NGO, public/private sector, the business community and individuals are all expected and required to join hands together and ensure that the SDGs Agenda 2030 is achieved and make Nigeria a better nation.

The SDGs SHOWCASE 2022 was a huge success as the event had lots of great personalities in attendance. The event enlightened Nigerians on the importance of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the need for it to be embraced by all and sundry and ultimately domesticates it in all families and homes. The SDGs Showcase 2022 saw to the crowning of 11 Queens and 1 king, out of which they have I head Queen for each category and 1 king namely:

* Kineta Walker as Little Miss SDGs Showcase World
* Idris Safiya Sekpe as Miss Teen SDGs Showcase World
* Yusuf Halimat Onize as Miss SDGs Showcase World
* Fakeye Eunice Modupeola as Mrs. SDGs Showcase World
* Egwu Godwin Itatu as Mr. SDGs Showcase World.

Nobody contested under the Ms Category meant for single mothers, divorcée, widows, with or without children who are passionate and humanitarian in nature to champion the cause of women, peace and security, age 20 to 45 years;

The head Queens and King were presented with one (1) plot of land each making five (5) plots of land. They have received their land title documents with signed contract and have also been taken to the location to see the land.

This brought about so much excitement in the Pageant Industry because UNAU Diamonds Pageant is a talk and do brand. They also got consolation prizes from some sponsors like Airtel, Merika foods, Okay Energy Drink and key partnership from Bolingo Xperia Hotel, New Crystal Communications, T-1 Zone, Chikason and Capital Edge. Consequently, the convener of SDGs Showcase 2022, Queen Evelyn noted that, they will be unveiling other projects soon with the sole aim of domesticating the United Nations SDGs; uphold our family values; promote our cultural heritage, peace and security; recognize and appreciate corporate brands who are achieving the SDGs through their CSR projects; launch the One Goal - One Family initiative, provide mentorship, empowering people together for a new world and ensure Nigeria achieves the SDGs goals by the year 2030.

One of the contestants, Victoria Ojonogecha Ayegba who was initially crowned as Miss SDGs Showcase 2022 has been dethroned for obtaining the crown under false pretense and deceit, because she contested under the Miss Category meant for young, single and brilliant girls 20 to 40 years old, never married, no children, career oriented and loves to represent corporate Brands by advocating gender-based issues. The brand later found out that Victoria Ojonogecha Ayegba is married and should have contested under either under Mrs for married women or under Ms for single mothers, divorcée, widows, and certainly not under the Miss Category, thereby going against our rules of engagement with the terms and conditions therein, this invalidates her victory, nullified her crown and title. The brand wishes her all the best in her future endeavors. Yusuf Halimat Onize being the first runner up is now the crowned Miss SDGs Showcase World.

Congratulations to all the Queens and Kings and stay tuned with sdgshowcase.

Peace Mass Transit's Facebook Account has been Successfully Recovered


Report reaching our news desk confirms that facebook account of Peace Mass Transit company has been successfully recovered.

A release from the transport company reads:

We are pleased to announce that our Facebook account has been successfully recovered after the recent hacking incident. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused our followers and customers.

We want to assure everyone that we have taken all necessary steps to prevent future security breaches. At the same time, we are still working with a team of experts to recover the Instagram account.
We would also like to inform our customers and stakeholders that the only official Peace Mass Transit accounts remain the ones we have always used in communication. We urge everyone to be cautious of suspicious accounts claiming to be affiliated with our company. If you are ever in doubt about the authenticity of a message or request from a supposed account connected with Peace Mass Transit, please reach out to our customer service team for assistance.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to engaging with you through our official social media accounts. Please stay tuned for more info.
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Lagos Clergy, Prophet Christian Shola Visits Ailing Ex-Eagles Goalkeeper, Peter Fregene Donates cash gifts, good, water and other Relief Materials

A popular Lagos clergy, Prophet Christian Shola has visited the ailing former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Fregene, popularly known as The Flying Cat.

The former Mexico 1968 goalkeeper has been reportedly been sick and has cried for help.

The Prophet upon arrival busted into tears upon seeing the condition of the former 80-year-old Nigerian international, expressing regret that he has not been adequately cared for despite his service to the country.

Prophet Shola had travelled from from his Solution Ground in Lagos to Sapele, Delta state to know the state of welfare of the former soccer legend.

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He had gone with relief materials, including food, water, cash gifts and other items as well as to settle some medical bills of the Nigerian patriot.

Football Legend, Peter Fregene, the flying cat is dying, let's come to his aid, Prophet Christian Shola, had advised after the visit to the FIFA number 4 world best goalkeeper in his reigning days.

"We're all busy online, with social media and forget our own legends dying in hunger and lack, may God heal our mind of this plague called social media addiction, some mothers have lost precious children, women lost marriages, jobs, homes broken because of social media", he said.

The relief materials and cash were handed over to a family member who expressed joy over the visit, praying for God's blessings upon Prophet Christian Shola and SolutionTV Crew and Partners. Shalom and Win Forever ❤️

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Koboko Master, Sarkin Dariya, Funny Razaq, Others thrill Guests At Philip Rennar Show

It was an atmosphere of praise and worship worship but not without a touch of fun and excitement as top entertainers recently assembled to take part in the Philip Rennar Show.

The event which took place at the Banquet Hall of Merit House, Aguiyi Ironsi Street Maitama Abuja was 7th in the series and was hosted by the Ag. Senior Pastor First Baptist Church, Garki Abuja, Rev. Tom Takpatore.

It has been perfectly described as a festival of hymns and humour.

Entertainers who performed at the event include, MC Nappy, Koboko Master, MC 3310 popularly known as Sarkin Dariya and Funny Razaq.

Bro. Philip Rennar who is a popular professional compere in the city of Abuja and beyond also ministered alongside with Dr. Ayuba

The Senior Pastor RCCG, Throne Room Parish Abuja, Tunde Benjamin Laniyi offered special ministration.


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Yesterday, the 19th of December, 2022, the wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo hosted motherless children in the Governor's Lodge in Amawbia, Anambra State.

This is a yearly event for the current Anambra State First Family, through which their love for the less privileged in the society is being expressed.


The Governor's wife, in an amazing humility and exceptional candour, has been an epitome of empathy and compassion.

In her remarks, she said; "we do this to give them a sense of belonging, and I will continue to do this here in order to make them know that the Governor's Lodge is not only for the high and mighty, but also for the lowly in the society". "In fact, to the less privileged, this is a home outside their home".

The wife of the Governor was seen dancing with the children, their caregivers, and staff who brought them to the Lodge, attending to the kids like she would to the offsprings of her own womb. It was indeed, beautifully astounding.

There were moments of talent shows from the kids, as they engaged in dancing competition, sit-dance competition, balloon play, and other games that threw the hall into boisterous jubilations.

The first family shared their food and drinks with them, and packed each and every child with Christmas gifts of all kinds.

The first lady took time to go through a one on one interaction with the kids to ascertain their uninfluenced and unbiased feelings about their stay in their care home, and commended the caregivers as she took notice of the wellness of the children under their care.

Lady Edna Obiakor who took inspiration from Proverbs 19:17, which says; "Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will repay him for his deed", described Her Excellency as exemplary, and as a role model for every woman in the State, both married and single. She termed the event, beautiful and refreshing. She further advised the privileged in the society to continue to take leaves from the books of the first family to strive towards egalitarianism and to remember always, that they are only but caretakers to their wealth, as it is meant for services to God and humanity.

The Soludos' were largely present, as Chinöó, Zikora, and Odukó were seated with their mother, enjoying the moments and observing their mum, while Adaora and the elderly ones were seen helping their mother in the activities. It was indeed, marvelous.

To Asiegbunam Precious, the woman incharge of the motherless children, the Governor's wife will be like tomorrow that never gets old, her blessing like tomorrow that never gets exhausted. She was obviously in awe of the First Lady who to her, is the embodiment of the ideal motherliness. Her joy is indescribable.

To Chimamanda, one of the winners of the dance competition, " we love our Governor's wife"

To Emeka another winner in one of the games, "we are doing Christmas here". Such was the excitement in them.

As the event came to a close, the First Lady bade them farewells and wished them a merry Christmas in advance.

~Obinna Joseph Nwankwo is a Senior Special Assistant- SSA to Anambra State Governor on Media.

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