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Abuja the nation's capital is currently in jubilant mood as preparations for the 8th edition of Abuja All White pool party 2021 has been concluded.

Scheduled to take place on Sunday, December 5, the event is one of the biggest gathering of influential personalities and big time bosses.

Venue has been carefully selected to be at Commodore Suite, 25 Kumasi Crescent Wuse 2 Abuja while time is 4pm.

Participants will be thrilled with over 40 super models assembled from across the country and beyond.

Music and jaw-dropping comedy will be in sufficient abundance as A-line artistes and DJs have been lined up to feed the fun fantasy of participants.

Also, lots of prices will be won at the event.

Dj_icemo, @iamdjhippsonstep, @dilegend, @iamdjyounggee, @djemmi and more will be there live to thrill audience with music.

Hype man is expected to be no other person than Sir Timmy.

This event is proudly powered by Good Dream Multimedia Concept.

The event organised by Ambassador Kingsley Amafibe said the event is meant to celebrate a successful end of year despite multiple challenges the world and the country faced.

Amafibe who is also the CEO of Peace Ambassador Agency and organiser of Miss Ambassador for Peace Pageant said participants will have an unforgettable pool party experience this year than it was in 2020.

The 7th edition took place at Kanary Wellness Center, Wuse 2 Abuja.

RedBull and Torley Wine are official partners in this year edition.


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Clem Ohameze, a veteran Nollywood actor has called for thoughts and prayers from the general public as he is set to undergo critical surgery to fix his cervical vertebrae and regain control of his limbs 

The Nollywood actor was reported to have been involved in an accident sometimes back and suffered an injury that had affected his lower limbs thereby restricting his movement.

In a short video posted online, Clem Ohameze said the ailment has been the main cause of his absence from the Nollywood scene for a while due to his restriction in movement, he stated that the surgery feels scary in nature but he must however undergo the procedure if he is to regain full movement again. 

Clem said "I seriously need people's thoughts and prayers as I go in for this procedural surgery"

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Billionaire Obi Cubana’s Wife Launches Handbag Collection In Abuja Amidst Fanfar

It was a festival of fun and excitement as Barrister Ebele Iyiegbu, wife Of chairman Cubana Group, Obinna Iyiegbu at the weekend floated her handbag collection.

The brand is known as The Luxe Lush Collection.

The official launching of the topnotch business took place at Grand Cubana Hotel, a highbrow area in Abuja, the nation's capital.

It was not in short supply of top class society ladies who want to upgrade their taste of fashion with The Luxe Lush Collection.

The billionaire chairman Cubana Group, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana himself was at the event with friends and associates to welcome guests.

The billionaire's wife also runs a charity organisation known as The KIEK Foundation which aims to improve the lives of the less privileged Children & Women in the society through targeted programs.

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Gov. Masari, Alhaji Nasir Ado Bayero Bar kolade Alabi Emerge MOP Patrons As Ramatu Tijjani, Okowa Win Big

Katsina State Governor, Rt. Hon. Bello Masari along with the Emir of Bichi, Alhaji Dr. Nasir Ado Bayero with The current Algon National president Bar kolade Alabi have emerged patrons of Messengers of Peace, MOP.

This is even as the FCT Minister of State for FCT, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu is recognised as the best performing female Minister and grand matron of MOP.

At the just concluded 2021 National Peace Awards which took place in Abuja, the National President, Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON Barr. Kolade Alabi was also enlisted as MOP patron.

Also, Delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa emerged the best governor on Peace and Conflict Resolution, while his Borno state counterpart, Prof. Babagana Zulum emerged the All-Round Best governor in Nigeria. Several other Nigerians who are promoting peace were equally recognized .

The President of Messengers of Peace,and convener of the National peace awards Dr. Suleiman Adejo said the awardees were painstakingly selected from among distinguished Nigerians who have demonstrated commitment to leadership and outstanding dexterity.

The 2021 which was third in the series took place at International Conference Centre Abuja on November 13, 2021.

Also at the event, the National President of Messengers of Peace, Dr. Sulaiman Adejoh was presented with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in philosophy by Espam Foundation University.

Similarly, the MD/CEO Domark Group, Amb. Kingsley Azonobi presented MOP kids with a plot of land each as part of his humanitarian service to peace and development of the country.tge ceremony for the land presentation will be anounce soon

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Panelists Identify Sexual Assault, Economic Deprivation, Forced Marriage, Others As Existential Challenges Facing African Girls


Panelists at a roundtable discussion organized by a non-governmental organisation, Linda Hope Initiative Foundation In Abuja on Saturday have fingered sexual assault, economic deprivation, forced marriage, misunderstanding by parents as cardinal in the plethora of challenges African teenage girls face in the contemporary society.

This is even as they lament lack of punitive measures against identified culprits by law enforcement agencies, which according to them has emboldened sexual predators, rapists and pedophiles to continue in their nefarious trade.

Linda Hope Initiative Foundation had brought together the panelists as a matter of deliberate efforts to identify, examine and proffer solutions to challenges the girl child in Africa is faced with in an effort to maximize her potentials for nation building.

The panel made up of Alfreda Francis, Chika Philip-Ogo and Hon. Bernard Mikko also had two teenagers in attendance

The panel discussion had as its theme, "Existential Challenges Teenage African Girls Live With".

At executive summary of the discussion made available to our correspondent, the panelists insist that sexual assault against the teenage girls comes with a lot of stigma associated with it along with the psychological trauma the victims live with for many part of their life.

They also pointed out that economic deprivation is a challenge that leaves them with no option than resort to prostitution, while also adding that forced marriage, and misunderstanding by parents are consequences of cultural dissonance.

The summary partly reads, "Sexual assault was identified as a rampant phenomenon that remains inadequately addressed from the perspective of law enforcement and holding perpetrators accountable. The teenagers on the panel pointed out the trauma and stigma associated with sexual assault, and the injurious effects of this trauma on the psychological well being of the victim. Child sexual abuse was acknowledged as a particularly heinous crime with everlasting damage to victims. Panelists shared knowledge of the histories of many victims who became promiscuous and prostitutes in their teen years.

"Economic deprivation makes it difficult to make ends meet. This condition made it easy for young women to be lured into compromising situations inimical to healthy relationships and self esteem. Many are blackmailed and sucked into subsequent worse situations. Others turn to prostitution to survive. The view was expressed about forced marriage often arising out of unwanted pregnancy. Parents, motivated to avert the shame associated with having a child out of wedlock, goad their pregnant daughter into marriage. The panel was unanimous in agreeing that this was not the best approach to deal with a daughter’s unwanted pregnancy.

"Parent-daughter misunderstanding may be attributable to cultural dissonance, a state of being characterized by differing views about values and certain social behaviors, which cause conflict between parent and daughter. Globalization and the influence of social media contribute to the cultural dissonance. It was pointed out that African parents tend to be conservative and heavily disciplinarian."

The audience were also not left out as they align with the panelists that there ought to be a better and stricter enforcement of the laws on sexual assault such that perpetrators are held fully accountable.

In addition to making available professional therapists for victims of sexual Assault, the panel and contributors were also in agreement that empowerment programs be provided for young women.

This they believe will make young women less prone to being enticed into compromising situations

Reasonable application of discipline and love in parent-daughter relationships to encourage self esteem and confidence was also spotted as a key factor in solving the problems teenage girls face in Africa.

The panel concluded with an an urge to parents reduce cultural dissonance by seeking to understand their daughters better, and work towards a middle ground.

The panel was hosted by the founder of Linda Hope Initiative Foundation, Linda Turner while Prof. Matthew Uzukwu served as co-host.

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https://www.statepress.ng/2021/11/panelists-identify-sexual-assault.html

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Imo Former First Lady, Benue Focal Person, Justin Terris Damsa, Amb. Ginika Tor, Performing LG Chairmen, Young CEOs Win As Papyrus Magazine Holds Tripple Award

Former First Lady of Imo State, Dr. Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha and chairmen of local governments who have shown outstanding leadership were among those who won in the just concluded 2021 Papyrus Magazine tripple Award Event.

The tripple award which which include Special Recognition Award, Local Government Chairman Award and Distinguished CEO Award took place at Sheraton Hotels Abuja.

Dr. Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha, who is also the Founder of Woodi as bagged "Woman of the Decade" Award in the Special Recognition category.

Others are Fatou Saine Gaye, CEO Gaye Njorro Skills Academy as "Champion of African Youths Empowerment" Award, Abioye Oke, CEO of Lifestyle Asset Hub as "Africa Champion of Affordable Housing" Awards.

Others honoured in the Special Recognition category are, Chief Amb. Ginika Tor, as an African Young Women Model, Deaconess Mrs. Joy Osaro-Onaiwu as Meritorious Philanthropist for the Destitute, Mr. John N. Okwugo for Outstanding Contribution to African Entertainment Sector, Pst. Chief Mrs. Ruth Davies for Outstanding Innovation in Africa among others.

Council chairmen who won on the 6th edition of The Papyrus Magazine award in the Local Government Chairman category are Jon. James Pukuma, the Executive Chairman of Hong Local Government, Adamawa State for "Sustainable Rural Development", Hon. Inuwa Zangina Dangada, the Executive Chairman of Bagwai Local Government Kano State for "Excellent Approach on Security, Hon. Surv. Iniobong Ekpenyong, the Executive Chairman of Uruan Local Government in Akwa Ibom State as "Best Performing Local Government Chairman for Community Development" and Hon. Nimizuoa Uroupaye JP, the Executive Chairman of Yenagoa Local Government in Bayelsa State for Excellence in Infrastructural Development", Rotnr Amb Chief Kenny Okorie CEO KETO COUTURE as Dynamic Executive Personality of The Year etc


Among those who were honoured as Distinguished CEO are the CEO AlexReports, Alex Nwankwo who bagged Public Relations Expert of the Year, Suleiman Abdulganiyu Ojonugwa as Rising Star in Automobile Industry, Shomade Atinuke as Outstanding African Fashionpreneur of the YeYe, Amb. Badamasi Sadiq Ibrahim as Dynamic Social Entrepreneur of the Year, Micheal Kwesi Ofori as an Emerging Leader in Foreign Direct Investment into Africa Achan Maria as an Emerging Leader in Community Development and Empowerment, Binta Pearl Ojoma For Outstanding Contribution to Women Development and Empowerment, Barry Avotu Johnson 1st, Founder/ CEO BTV Television Network and National Chairman Nigeria Youths Democratic Party (NYDP) As Pragmatic Contribution To Political Development, Dr. Tonye Rex Idaminabo, CEO Africa Achievers Award For Pragmatic Contribution To Entrepreneurial Development in Africa
among others.

The Publisher of Papyrus Magazine, Chief Doofan Abu-Amali said the recognition of notable persons across diverse sectors and industries who have performed excellently in their various leadership roles is a way of supporting the growth and development of Nigeria.

The Papyrus Magazine, a monthly national publication has in the past six years organised this award.

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https://www.statepress.ng/2021/11/imo-former-first-lady-benue-focal.html

Imo Former First Lady, Benue Focal Person, Justin Terris Damsa, Amb. Ginika Tor, Performing LG Chairmen, Young CEOs Win As Papyrus Magazine Holds Tripple Award

Former First Lady of Imo State, Dr. Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha and chairmen of local governments who have shown outstanding leadership were among those who won in the just concluded 2021 Papyrus Magazine tripple Award Event.

The tripple award which which include Special Recognition Award, Local Government Chairman Award and Distinguished CEO Award took place at Sheraton Hotels Abuja.

Dr. Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha, who is also the Founder of Woodi as bagged "Woman of the Decade" Award in the Special Recognition category.

Others are Fatou Saine Gaye, CEO Gaye Njorro Skills Academy as "Champion of African Youths Empowerment" Award, Abioye Oke, CEO of Lifestyle Asset Hub as "Africa Champion of Affordable Housing" Awards.

Others honoured in the Special Recognition category are, Chief Amb. Ginika Tor, as an African Young Women Model, Deaconess Mrs. Joy Osaro-Onaiwu as Meritorious Philanthropist for the Destitute, Mr. John N. Okwugo for Outstanding Contribution to African Entertainment Sector, Pst. Chief Mrs. Ruth Davies for Outstanding Innovation in Africa among others.

Council chairmen who won on the 6th edition of The Papyrus Magazine award in the Local Government Chairman category are Jon. James Pukuma, the Executive Chairman of Hong Local Government, Adamawa State for "Sustainable Rural Development", Hon. Inuwa Zangina Dangada, the Executive Chairman of Bagwai Local Government Kano State for "Excellent Approach on Security, Hon. Surv. Iniobong Ekpenyong, the Executive Chairman of Uruan Local Government in Akwa Ibom State as "Best Performing Local Government Chairman for Community Development" and Hon. Nimizuoa Uroupaye JP, the Executive Chairman of Yenagoa Local Government in Bayelsa State for Excellence in Infrastructural Development", Rotnr Amb Chief Kenny Okorie CEO KETO COUTURE as Dynamic Executive Personality of The Year etc


Among those who were honoured as Distinguished CEO are the CEO AlexReports, Alex Nwankwo who bagged Public Relations Expert of the Year, Suleiman Abdulganiyu Ojonugwa as Rising Star in Automobile Industry, Shomade Atinuke as Outstanding African Fashionpreneur of the YeYe, Amb. Badamasi Sadiq Ibrahim as Dynamic Social Entrepreneur of the Year, Micheal Kwesi Ofori as an Emerging Leader in Foreign Direct Investment into Africa Achan Maria as an Emerging Leader in Community Development and Empowerment, Binta Pearl Ojoma For Outstanding Contribution to Women Development and Empowerment, Barry Avotu Johnson 1st, Founder/ CEO BTV Television Network and National Chairman Nigeria Youths Democratic Party (NYDP) As Pragmatic Contribution To Political Development, Dr. Tonye Rex Idaminabo, CEO Africa Achievers Award For Pragmatic Contribution To Entrepreneurial Development in Africa
among others.

The Publisher of Papyrus Magazine, Chief Doofan Abu-Amali said the recognition of notable persons across diverse sectors and industries who have performed excellently in their various leadership roles is a way of supporting the growth and development of Nigeria.

The Papyrus Magazine, a monthly national publication has in the past six years organised this award.

Source:
https://www.statepress.ng/2021/11/imo-former-first-lady-benue-focal.html

Imo Former First Lady, Benue Focal Person, Justin Terris Damsa, Amb. Ginika Tor, Performing LG Chairmen, Young CEOs Win As Papyrus Magazine Holds Tripple Award

Former First Lady of Imo State, Dr. Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha and chairmen of local governments who have shown outstanding leadership were among those who won in the just concluded 2021 Papyrus Magazine tripple Award Event.

The tripple award which which include Special Recognition Award, Local Government Chairman Award and Distinguished CEO Award took place at Sheraton Hotels Abuja.

Dr. Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha, who is also the Founder of Woodi as bagged "Woman of the Decade" Award in the Special Recognition category.

Others are Fatou Saine Gaye, CEO Gaye Njorro Skills Academy as "Champion of African Youths Empowerment" Award, Abioye Oke, CEO of Lifestyle Asset Hub as "Africa Champion of Affordable Housing" Awards.

Others honoured in the Special Recognition category are, Chief Amb. Ginika Tor, as an African Young Women Model, Deaconess Mrs. Joy Osaro-Onaiwu as Meritorious Philanthropist for the Destitute, Mr. John N. Okwugo for Outstanding Contribution to African Entertainment Sector, Pst. Chief Mrs. Ruth Davies for Outstanding Innovation in Africa among others.

Council chairmen who won on the 6th edition of The Papyrus Magazine award in the Local Government Chairman category are Jon. James Pukuma, the Executive Chairman of Hong Local Government, Adamawa State for "Sustainable Rural Development", Hon. Inuwa Zangina Dangada, the Executive Chairman of Bagwai Local Government Kano State for "Excellent Approach on Security, Hon. Surv. Iniobong Ekpenyong, the Executive Chairman of Uruan Local Government in Akwa Ibom State as "Best Performing Local Government Chairman for Community Development" and Hon. Nimizuoa Uroupaye JP, the Executive Chairman of Yenagoa Local Government in Bayelsa State for Excellence in Infrastructural Development", Rotnr Amb Chief Kenny Okorie CEO KETO COUTURE as Dynamic Executive Personality of The Year etc


Among those who were honoured as Distinguished CEO are the CEO AlexReports, Alex Nwankwo who bagged Public Relations Expert of the Year, Suleiman Abdulganiyu Ojonugwa as Rising Star in Automobile Industry, Shomade Atinuke as Outstanding African Fashionpreneur of the YeYe, Amb. Badamasi Sadiq Ibrahim as Dynamic Social Entrepreneur of the Year, Micheal Kwesi Ofori as an Emerging Leader in Foreign Direct Investment into Africa Achan Maria as an Emerging Leader in Community Development and Empowerment, Binta Pearl Ojoma For Outstanding Contribution to Women Development and Empowerment, Barry Avotu Johnson 1st, Founder/ CEO BTV Television Network and National Chairman Nigeria Youths Democratic Party (NYDP) As Pragmatic Contribution To Political Development, Dr. Tonye Rex Idaminabo, CEO Africa Achievers Award For Pragmatic Contribution To Entrepreneurial Development in Africa
among others.

The Publisher of Papyrus Magazine, Chief Doofan Abu-Amali said the recognition of notable persons across diverse sectors and industries who have performed excellently in their various leadership roles is a way of supporting the growth and development of Nigeria.

The Papyrus Magazine, a monthly national publication has in the past six years organised this award.

Source:
https://www.statepress.ng/2021/11/imo-former-first-lady-benue-focal.html

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SENATOR ROCHAS HONOURED WITH NATIONAL PEACE AWARD, DECORATED AT HIS OFFICE


The prestigious National Peace Awards has honoured and decorated Nigeria renowned Politician and Philanthropist, Senator Rochas Okorocha, the Former Executive Governor of Imo state and current Senator representing Imo West Senatorial district at the 9th Nigerian Senate. The award was presented to Sen. Rochas at his Office hours ago in Abuja.

According to our Reporter, the President of Messengers of Peace Organization, who also doubles as the Convener of National Peace Awards Dr. Suleiman Adejo, alongside other Executive Members of the organization presented the well-deserved Award and Emblem to Senator Rochas Okorocha in his office, after he was unavoidable indisposed to attend the grand award ceremony which was held at International Conference Center Abuja on the 13th of November 2021.

On receiving the Award, Sen. Rochas expressed appreciation to the organisation for considering him worthy of such distinguished award as he assured of his unfettered commitments towards promoting and sustaining peace across Nigeria, using his capacity, influence and affluence. Speaking with the Converner few moments after the Award presentation to the distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the National President, Dr. Suleiman Adejo told our Correspondent that the objective is to promote the campaign for peace, stressing that peace is paramount and priceless.

Adejo therefore encouraged everyone across Nigeria to use their God given abilities and capacities to promote peace at all levels, considering the current development of things across communities in Nigeria. He however used the medium to congratulate every award recipient of the 3rd Edition of National Peace Awards as he encouraged them in the service to humanity through peace campaigns across all sectors and industries in Nigeria.

Like the recently held 3rd edition of the prestigious National Peace Award which recorded huge representations and the presence of notable personalities across Nigeria, the award ceremony has over the years remained focus on appreciating, encouraging and motivating agents of peace across Nigeria, with a vision to improve the structure of peace especially at this very challenging times in the country.

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