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Chairman Woodgate Structure, Nwugha Emeka Mac- Victor Marks 40th Birthday, Gets Surprise Gift

A business executive and the founder, Woodgate Structure Ltd, Nwugha Emeka Mac- Victor has climbed his 4th step amidts cheers and celebration.

His friends and associates led by his beautiful wife had caught him unawares with a surprise birthday party to mark the day.

They had converged at First Forty Hotel, Wuse 2 Abuja where the celebration took place.

Mac-Victor is also the leader and 0.1 of a popular social development club in Abuja, OMC Group which boasts of prominent individuals as members.

His company, Woodgate Structure Ltd is one of the most respected business development & human resources firms across Africa which had its headquarters in Abuja Nigeria.

His wife pulled the ice on the cake when she presented a beautiful portrait of him to mark the day.

The birthday had some known faces in the entertainment industry like, including a popular beauty pageant organizer, Fajag, entertainer Mc Tagwaye, Political activist and
Humanitarian Prince UC Ingawa, PR expert AlexReports, Hon. Leader Joe Onus, MC Shortcut, MC Papi, Prince Victor, some OMC
Members and more.

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Players in the entertainment industry in Abuja and environs are currently in jubilant mood as all is now set for the 2022 Iconic Achievers Award.


Scheduled to take place on October 30, this latest edition is third in the series.


The award ceremony which seeks to celebrate achievers and inspire younger generations will also witness the launching of the brides initiative.

The 2022 has as its theme, "Understanding Our Heritage" and will attract eminent personalities, stakeholders in the pageant industry as well as philanthropists across the country.


Venue will be Sheraton Hotel Abuja while red carpet commences 2pm and main show 4pm.


Crowning of face of brides queens for 2022 will be part of side attractions.


The organisers say it promises to be an exciting experience.

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Akwa Ibom Born Nurse Isung Melody Paulinus Crowned Queen Of Aso Tourism 2022

An Akwa Ibom State born nurse, Isung Melody Paulinus has been crowned the Queen Of Aso Tourism 2022

At the grand finale of the pageant show which took place at the Ladi Kwali Hall of Sheraton Hotel Abuja, Queen Paulinus who is a former African Queen Universe of ABSU was announced winner.

The graduate of Abia State University, Uturu ABSU has as her hobbies travelling, singing, dancing, talkshow, reading and more.

In addition to her nursing job, midwifery, modeling and entertainment, she is also an advert executive.

Also, 27-year-old Miss Akwa Ibom, Queen Aniebiet Godwin Umanah emerged the Queen of ASO Nigeria 2022.

She hails from Nsit Ibom local government area of Akwa Ibom State.

Similarly, 23-year-old Queen Princess Mercy Odey Abu, emerged the Queen of ASO International 2022.

Queen Mercy, is a Graduate of Linguistics and Communication Studies from University of Calabar.

In his comment, the Director of Aso Pageant, Desmond Agboola while congratulating the winners at the 2022 edition of Queen of Aso Beauty Pageant assured them of good working relationship.

The immediate past Queen of Aso who just handed over to her successor is representing Nigeria at Miss Jungle Contest in Albania currently ongoing.

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Governors Bala Mohammed, Fintiri, Sani Bello, Abdullahi Sule, Makinde Win Democracy Heroes Award Africa, To Be Honoured At The Big10 Anniversary 2022


The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, Adamawa counterpart Fintiri, Niger governor, Sani Bello, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, and Seyi Makinde of Oyo Statehave made the nomination list of the 2022 Democracy Heroes Award Africa.


They will all be honoured at the 2022 edition of the award as Heroes of Democracy after emerging winners in an online poll.


The theme of the 2022 Democracy Heroes Award Africa is "Sustaining Democracy Through Peaceful Electioneering".


The event will take place on August 18, 2022 at Transcorp Hilton hotel Abuja.


It is packaged by FDN Projects.


The 2022 edition of this award will mark its tenth anniversary.


Traits of good governance and quality leadership were among the nomination categories adopted.


They recorded a wide acceptance in their states as trail blazers, bridge builder, with a track record of excellence and clear vision in leadership.

FCTA Set To Host 2022 Queen Of Peace Nigeria/International, To Feature Representatives Across States

Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA is set to host the 2022 Queen Of Peace Nigeria/International, lthe biggest Peace Pageant in Nigeria.

Scheduled to take place on July 29, 2022 at International Conference Centre Abuja, as red carpet 5:00pm and main event 6:00pm. It will have the Minister of State for FCT, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu as Special Guest of Honour while the Permanent Secretary, FCTA Mr. Olusade Adeola will be the host.

The lead organizer and the President/ Founder Messengers of Peace Foundation, Dr. Suleiman Adejoh in a statement on Monday said Queens of Peace is targeted at promoting peaceful coexistence through pageantry.

According to him, all efforts are needed at this time to promote peace in the country.

He said of the total number of contestants selected from the country's six geopolitical zones, nine will be crowned at the grand finale event who are expected to promote unity across board.

He listed the crowns to be won include, Queen of Peace Nigeria, Queen of Peace lntermational, Queen of Peace North Central and Queen of Peace South East.

Others are, Queen of Peace South West, Queen of Peace South South, Queen of Peace North East, Queen of Peace North West and Face of Messengers of Peace.

Dr. Adejoh also expressed gratitude to the Minister for her kind support towards the success of the programme and her selfless services to the country.

This event will be hosted by Dr. Ayuba, Atika Mamman Ajana, the popular radio presenter MC Expensive.the talented and well organized mop kids are ready to trill the audience with their performance as usual while some Top A class artist and comedians shall complete the events roll call.

Source:
https://www.abujapress.com/2022/07/fcta-set-to-host-2022-queen-of-peace.html

Queen Manyi Affangha Set To Unveil 'Inclusive Agenda' Project, Minister of FCT Ramatu To Chair Event

All is now set for the unveiling of 'Inclusive Agenda' project by beauty queen, Amb. Manyi Affangha, winner of Face of Culture Africa.

The project unveiling organised by Face of Culture Africa in collaboration with Federal Capital Territory Administration and Rebuild Nigeria @ 360 will have the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu as chairman.

The event is scheduled to take place on August 30, 2022 at a venue to be communicated.

The Inclusive Agenda project seeks to bring to fore the need to include women in leadership positions in the country.

Queen Affangha has since commenced tour across the FCT, meeting with stakeholders and traditional rulers to get their endorsement on this project.

She along with her entourage visited the Sa-peyi of Garki FCT, His Royal Majesty Alhaji Dr. Usman Nga who pledged his support for the project.
Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hq1roRGPzw

Source:
https://www.statepress.ng/2022/07/queen-manyi-affangha-set-to-unveil.html

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Oyo, Akwa Ibom, Kebbi, Sokoto First Ladies, Others To Be Honoured At Int'l Women Power Conference

The First Lady of Oyo State, Tamunominini Makinde, her Akwa Ibom counterpart, Mrs. Martha Udom Emmanuel, the First Lady of Kebbi State, Dr. Zainab Bagudu, and wife of Sokoto state Governor, Maryam Mairo Aminu will be honoured with Governor’s Wife Impact and Compassionate Award.

They will be honoured at the 2022 International Women Power Conference Africa with the theme, "Revisiting Global Agenda 1995 For Gender Equality".

The event is scheduled to take place on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Ladi Kwali Hall of Sheraton Hotel Abuja.

African most outstanding women in leadership will also be awarded at the event. They include a former member of the National Assembly, Hon. Nnenna Ijeoma Elendu Ukeje, President, When In Need Foundation (WIN),USA, Chief Chetachi Nwoga-Ecton and others.

The APC National Women Leader, Dr. Betta Edu, will speak on the topic, "Institutional Mechanism for the advancement of women: The Political Parties in perspectives.

First Lady of Cross River State, Dr. Linda Ayade will be the Keynote Speaker as well as an awardee in the Governor’s Wife Impact and Compassionate Award category.

The founder Queen Adenike Tejuosho Foundation, Dr Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, will equally be honoured in the category of Africa most outstanding women in leadership.

Other award categories include, Most Influential Women in Media Award, Young Future Female Voices in Africa, Most Influential Women in Hospitality/Tourism Africa, Most Outstanding 40 and Under CEOs in Africa and He4She Honours, celebrating men who are supporting women to succeed.

The event is being organized by the President & Founder Nigeria Goodwill Ambassodor Awards, African CEO Merit Award and African Leading Women Coference & Awards, Amb. Chris Odey.

He said women are doing a lot in service of their fatherland not just in Nigeria but entire African Continent.

This award he said is aimed at appreciating their efforts and encouraging them to do more.

Source:
https://www.abujapress.com/2022/07/oyo-akwa-ibom-kebbi-sokoto-first-ladies.html

SO SAD: Cubana Group (Chief Operating Officer-COO GRAND CUBANA) Omoaefe Ejere Loses Mum At 76


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The Chief Operating Officer, COO of Grand Cubana, a subsidiary of Cubana Group, Omoaefe Ejere, has lost his mother, Mrs. Beatrice Ejere, née Nkechi.

She passed on July 13th after a brief illness; at the age of 76, a family source says.

Born in 1946, she was a reputed Christian woman who committed her all in God's service.

Meanwhile, her son Omoaefe Ejere, an ally of popular socialite, Obi Cubana, has since expressed sadness over the passage of his beloved mother.

In a social media post, Efe, as he is popularly called, described his late mother as exceptional, stating that she touched the lives of everyone she came across.

While expressing shock over her passage, Efe promised to uphold the teachings and morals he inherited from the late septuagenarian.

He said, " __Mummy, why NOW?_

" You were an exceptional mother who touched the lives of everyone she came across._

" It is with great shock that I announce the demise of my beloved mother after a brief illness .

" Your death came so sudden, and I am in pain and heartbroken but can't question our creator .

" My family and I will miss your daily motherly blessings, and I promise to uphold your teachings .

_"I pray the good Lord accept your soul as you will forever be missed and loved."_

His friends and associates have taken to the social media to send him condolences, praying to God to grant his late mother a peaceful repose.

She's survived by 5 kids and 7 grandchildren.

Her burial arrangements will be announced in the coming days.

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Celebration As Miss Cross River Princess Mercy Odey Abu Crowned Queen Of Aso International 2022

A Cross River State born graduate of Linguistics and Communication Studies, Princess Mercy Odey Abu has been crowned the Queen Of Aso International 2022.

At the grand finale of the pageant show which took place at Sheraton Hotel Abuja on Friday, Princess Mercy who was a 2020 Miss Africa Calabar Top 5 national finalist was announced winner.

In addition to her fashion styling modeling and promotional jobs, she is also a human resource/PR personnel with Kelkey Global Real Estate Investment Company.

A former Miss Goodwill Ambassador, she is the 17th Queen of Aso International.

Princess Mercy enjoys traveling, cooking, fashion and styling.

Aside being a fashion entrepreneur, real estate investment consultant, and top model, Queen mercy Odey Abu is a multi award winner in her field. She has worn over 25 awards as a fashionista and as a young entrepreneur of positive impact.

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2023: Transglobe Chairman urges Igbo to pick PVC's to vote

Chairman of Transglobe Pharmaceutical Limited Chief Bath Eli alias Ichie Ozuligbo has called on the Igbo to get their PVCs, if they are serious of producing the next president of the country.

Chief Eli gave the advice at the 70th birthday ceremony of the Managing Director of Transglobe pharmaceutical Company limited Chief Jasper Opkalafulaku , Ikenga Awka-Etiti in Onitsha.

According to Chief Eli, PVC is very important in electoral process of the country , hence there is need for everybody to ensure he has one.

He said time has gone when the Igbo will stay in the comfort of their homes making predictions of who wins election without voting.

Ichie Ozuligbo further said that the Igbo in Nigeria are many and can produce a president of the country from any political party if they wish to do so.

According to Eli,the Igbo have great population in the country , but they need to work together as one.

He said that with every igboman having PVC, they can negotiate to produce the president of the country.

"We are not interested in the political process of the country , we don't vote and many of us do not have PVC to vote and we still want to produce president of the country " he said.
He called on the media to mount a serious campaign for the people to go out there and get their PVCs and be ready to vote at the election days.

The celebrant , chief jasper Opkalafulaku alias Ikenga Awka-Etiti commended the Anambra state Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ for coming to celebrate with him at his 70th birthday.

He commended the journalists for their good works in the state, noting that they are the mirror of the society .
He called on the media to defend the defenceless in the state , noting that without journalists ,the country would be in darkness.

" You ,the press have done well in the country , you exhume what is hidden for the public to know. You have exposed a lot evil committed by some individuals, without you the world is in darkness " he said.

Speaking at the occasion, the chairman of NUJ,Anambra state council, Dr. Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, JP commended the celebrant for his immense contributions to the development of the state.
According to him, the NUJ is proud of him and what he is doing to create jobs for the youths in the state and the country.
He promised to partner his company for greater development in the state and Nigeria.

Source:
https://www.statepress.ng/2022/07/2023-transglobe-chairman-urges-igbo-to.html

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