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UAE World Fashion Festival Awards Celebrates Director Of Polo International Event Mrs Ibife Alufohai

The International "World Fashion Festival Awards" has celebrated the presence of Mrs Ibife Eugene Alufohai at the 2019 edition of Oscars of Fashion and Art, held at Sofitel, Dubai in UAE.

She was received as an Event Guest, alongside UAE Royal Members, Distinguished guests, International artists and diplomats from more than 30 countries. Some of which are HH Sheikh Obaid Bin Suhail Al Maktoum, HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mohammed Bin Saqr Al Qassimi, Dr. Mona Al Mansouri, Dr. Monica Mergiu, Maria Elisa Coelho, Amal Mahmoud, Lenka Josefiova, Maria Majari and Jada Dubai

The invitation of Mrs. Ibife Alufohai as an event guest at the prestigious World Fashion Festival Awards was in-view of her age long contributions in creating sustainable platforms for creative exhibition and artistic activities.

As the Director of Polo International Events Company and CEO Miss Polo International, Mrs Ibife Alufohai has remained active in promoting events, identifying arts and exploring innovations that reflects on global socioeconomic development. With regards to staging the successful Miss Polo International pageant 2018, she was about to attract over 30 contestants across different countries to the grand finale in Nigeria

Mrs. Ibife Eugene Alufohai, has been vibrant in her cravings for impact, relevance and juxtaposition with countless success stories. In 2010, Mrs Alufohai was crowned Miss Valentine International, a beauty contest which she won meritoriously and was crowned a Beauty Queen.

She later went full time into pageantry, which led to the establishment of Miss Polo International. Alufohai is presently a pageant consultant, a clinical psychologist and event guru.

However, Mrs. Eugene Alufohai has appreciated the organisers of the 2019 World Fashion Festival Awards for inviting her to such a prestigious and beautiful occasion in Dubai, she stated that it was indeed a occasion of glamour and style.


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Rashida Bello, Ibe Kachikwu, Abba Moro, Fani Kayode, Sunday Dare, Ifeanyi Uba Celebrate As Vivian Lam Launches Book

The most anticipated Launch ceremony of the book titled, Nigeria: Re-awakening the Giant, Authored by Ms. Vivian Lam, was indeed historic and epoch, with the high and mighty in attendance. The occasion which was held at Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja, was a grand ceremony that left alot of dignitaries amazed and astonished at the turnout it witnessed.

According to AbujaPress Correspondent, the occasion was worth a while, with the presence of former Interior Minister, Comrade Abba Morro, as Chairman of the occasion, wife of Kogi state Governor, Mrs. Rashida Bello, as Mother of the Day, Executive Commissioner of NCC, Mr. Sunday Dare who reviewed the book and Dr Ibe Kachikwu, the Hon. Minister of State for Petroleum who delivered a good will message as well as Mrs. Julie Okah, Director General of NAPTIP.

However, other reputable faces spotted was Sen. Ifeanyi Uba, and his colleagues, , Mr. femi Fani Kayode and his wife, Sen. Eze Ajoku, Barr. Kemdi Dikeocha, former Imo state Speaker, and representatives from FIRS, CBN, Customs and other notable national agencies.

The Book by Vivian Lam, highlighting the natural and resources of Nigeria, her challenges and recommendations towards regaining her lost glory. The book tends to support the value of the house citizenship and it's unequivocal benefits to nation building.

However, the Author, Ms Vivian Lam has thanked everyone who made out time and efforts to grace the book launch occasion. She has expressed sincere appreciation to everyone, agencies, social groups and association, that indeed participated and was useful in making her national book a success.

Nollywood legend, Francis Duru was the Host of the event. Media partners were AIT, NTA, TVC, NAN, WAZOBIA Max, AbujaPress People's TV and others.
https://www.abujapress.com/2019/04/glamour-rashida-bello-ibe-kachikwu-abba.html?m=1

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*I STAND WITH ACTRESS TONTO DIKEH;  Manager Reacts To Misconception Of His Endorsement Of ATTENTION MAGAZINE

Founder of Nigeria Goodwill Ambassador Awards and Project consultant of Tonto Dikeh's Foundation, Ambassador Chris Odey has reacted to developments surrounding his endorsement of Attention Magazine, endorsement that raised several mixed reactions across Nigeria, especially with its spotlight on loyalty, betrayal and marital crisis about Actress Tonto Dikeh and her ex-husband, Churchill Olakunle, who is adorned in the cover page of the Impact Impression edition of Attention Magazine.

Amb. Chris in a post yesterday via his Instagram page has defined his position and undoubtedly stand with Actress Tonto Dikeh. He noted that himself and the Actress were more than just friends and that he had nothing really serious for or against her Ex-husband Churchill Olakunle.

Amb. Chris stressed that his endorsement of Attention Magazine was done innocently and in view of his extensive relationship with the publisher. In his post he maintained that he is committed to his support for Actress Tonto Dikeh and her charity projects but that he would continue to keep a cordial relationship with everyone, because he isn't sure what tomorrow will bring.

However, the publisher of Attention Magazine, Mr Nwankwo during a press briefing yesterday told newsmen that the endorsement of Attention Magazine by Amb. Chris Odey does not in any way stymie his relationship and partnership with Actress Tonto Dikeh nor does it create an potential interest of commitments with her ex-husband who is been adorned on the front cover of the Magazine.

Infact, according to the publisher, it was the brand that was endorsed and not the front cover personality. Amb. Chris has noted his disappointment in the misunderstood intentions of his endorsement of Attention Magazine.

https://www.abujapress.com/2019/04/i-stand-with-actress-tonto-dikeh.html?m=1

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Nigerian music legend, 2Face Idibia celebrated his 20th year of being a major force in the Nigerian music industry.

The music icon was celebrated by family and friends with a private cocktail dinner tagged “20 years a king” last night.

According to Alexreports, at the #20YearsAking, reception, lots of celebrities and high profile guests turned up to celebrate @official2baba as he marks 20 years of dominating the Nigerian music.
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MOTIVATION!!! Wells Carlton Hotel Celebrates Members Of Staff For Hardwork and Devotion (photos)

Jumia Travels award Winning hotel of the Year 2019, Wells Carlton Hotel and Luxury Apartments, Abuja has congratulated the outstanding devotion of its' members of staff and some departments, for their impacts to the successful operation of the 5star luxury Apartments.

The no.1 destination for every tourist and visitors craving for exclusive comfort and the best of hospitality service delivery - Wells Carlton Hotel and Luxury Apartments presented the certificate of honour as "Best Employee of the Month", to Benedict, from Maintenance Department; Ms. Joan from the Front Desk office department and Mr. Roy from Beverage and Food Department in appreciation for their hard work and commitments.

The hotel Administration also recognised the efforts of Reservations, Sales and Marketing Department, for securing the award as "Departments of the Month". The award certificates were presented to the departmental heads, Mr John Ikediala and Mr. Jerry Opiughie Aloye respectively by MD of Wells Carlton Hotel, Mr Juergen Odenwald. Other members of the Sales and Marketing department are Esther Ezenwoye, Vera Undelikwo and Tracy Ogiefa

The members of staff who received the certificate of honour have appreciated the Management of the hotel for the reward and loud recognition of their efforts. They expressed their encouraged might in doing more with this motivation they received. According to Clare Okonma, the Reservations Personnel who spoke to AbujaPress, she said the action of the Management is commendable. She further applauded them for the honours and rewards and assured of their readiness to double their effort to ensure more returns on investment and customer friendly receptions.

Source: Abujapress

https://www.abujapress.com/2019/04/motivation-wells-carlton-hotel.html?m=1

GOV. WIKE, EL RUFAI, BEN AYADE, AMINU MASARI IN TIGHT RACE FOR 2019 GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR AWARD.



Nigerians have been drawn to vote for the Best performing Governor of the year, ahead of the forthcoming Democracy Heroes Awards, holding in Abuja, at Transcorp Hilton Hotel on the 12th of June, 2019. The event is organized by Face of Democracy organization, and supported by FIRS, AIT and HIP TV to recognize patriotic Democrats who has done excellently well in the delivery of true Democracy in their states, Constituency, communities and agencies.

According reports emanating from the organising team, the nominated Governors that will be competing for the Best Performing Governor of the Year in the 2019 Democracy Heroes Awards are H.E Governor Nyemsome Wike, the Executive Governor of Rivers State, Governor Nasir El Rufai, the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, HE Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State and Governor Benedict Ayade, the Executive Governor of Cross River state.

The category for Nigeria best performing Governor may have geared into a more competitive dimension, with developments of the ongoing voting exercise in Kaduna state, Rivers state, Katsina State and Cross River state.

However, with the re-election of these four nominated Governors in the just concluded 2019 general elections, it is obvious that their democratic devotion earned them the successes they attained. But the big question is, who will earn the majority vote from Nigerians as the "*Best Performing Governor of the Year*?

Amidst the inconsequential sectional crisis surrounding Kaduna state, observers have projected analysis of a fair but not considerate number of votes for Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El Rufai. However, his Rivers State counterpart has continued to heat up the waves with his influential might in the opposition party, especially the controversies that thrilled his re-election in the 2019 Governorship rerun election. 

On the other hand, Katsina state's, Governor Aminu Masari has remained undoubtedly responsive in his life changing initiatives to improve livelihood, through improved security and humanitarian initiatives for the people of Katsina State.

The monitoring and evaluation team for the voting exercise also revealed that a review of the daunted democratic commitments of Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River may earn him a more appealing vote, especially with his ongoing inclusive governance of youngsters who plays a more pragmatic role in the voting process.

The Democracy Awards organisers has encouraged Nigerians to be objective in their decision in voting, stressing that the Governor with more votes from Nigerians will emerge as the "Best Performing Governor of the Year".

http://www.alexreports.info/2019/04/democracy-heroes-awards-governor-wike.html?m=1

Billionaire businessmen and popular Abuja entertainment moguls, Uyi Ogbebor and Ayokunle Akinbode, owners of the famous Moscow Underground, a subsidiary of HWP Group are about to launch yet another club.

The club situated strategically on Aminu Kano Crescent, in Wuse 2 has been named Hustle with its 247 restaurant and lounge called Bustle.

The club’s construction rumoured to have cost 5 million dollars is currently undergoing structural work with a world-class architectural design.

Uyi and Ayo in a statement said, with Hustle & Bustle, they were sure of breaking their own records in the hospitality business, assuring patrons that the club’s sole purpose is to ensure maximum satisfaction for all.

The statement said, “This should serve as a public notice that we have launched another club called Hustle. It’s external extension is called Bustle.

“As you are aware, the location is strategic and will serve as a live wire for the survival of nightlife in Abuja.

” As experts in this field, our target is to raise the bar of nightlife in the FCT.

“With Hustle & Bustle, we have resolved to take hospitality business to a different height in Abuja.

“Date for the official opening will be announced soon,” the statement reads.

Recall that Forbes had recently featured the duo of Ayokunle Akinbode and Uyi Ogbebor, as young successful entrepreneurs on the verge of changing business narratives in Africa.

https://www.abujapress.com/2019/04/new-opening-billionaire-businessmen-set.html?m=1

Abuja Blogger Dominic Barcity Acquires two cars, to open Multi Million Naira Newspaper Firm in Anambra


Abuja Based Blogger and Farmer, Dominic Barcity buys two cars, one Toyota Matrix for his mum and Mercedes Benz for himself, according to our source.

Our Source also disclosed that Dominic Barcity will be opening Multi Million Naira Newspaper and Printing Firm in Awka, Anambra State before June and we also learnt that High Chief Johnbosco Onunkwo is the Publisher of the Newspaper while Dominic Barcity will be the Editor in Chief.

Anambra State Oil Don, High Chief Johnbosco Onunkwo will also be receiving an award tomorrow in Owerri while Dominic Barcity and Influential Personalities like Top Billionaire, Mr. Nelson Onubugo (De Coon), Chief. Chris Uba, Chief Ikenna Okafor (Keves Global) and many others to accompany Chief Johnbosco Onunkwo.

https://www.abujapress.com/2019/04/abuja-blogger-dominic-barcity-acquires.html?m=1

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Gate House Demolition: Residents, Shop Owners Seek FG, International Community Intervention


It was a sad, rancorous and emotional atmosphere when some so-called officials of the Director of Development Control, Federal Capital Territory , Abuja came in their numbers with heavy duty Trucks and bulldozers and brought down structures and the only access roads at the Area 11 Shopping Mall, bringing untold hardship to shop owners and motorist.

According to eyewitness who were at the scene of the event, they said the development control officers came with armed men after they refused to give them bribe to stop the perpetration and illegal demolition.

According to them, they said even the Mr President, Mohammedu Buhari can't stop them from demolishing a mall where hundreds of shop owners are dependent on.

The demolition of the gate has rendered shop owners and buyers from easy accessibility to the mall while causing serious gridlock around the area.

They call on the president and other international community to come to their aid to stop the anomalies as the building and the access roads are in the original master plan documents which they presented to the press and all those who are concern.

In a letter written to the The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja dated 5th April, 2019
and titled "Request For Swift Intervention Over The Illegal Demolition Of Gate House And Permanent Closure Of A Government Approved Access Road Located At Area11 Shopping Mall" they demanded for the invitation of the director of Development Control of Federal Capital Territory under Abuja Metropolitan Management Council for fragrant disobedience to the master plan of FCT and violation of the provision of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria (as amended) on freedom of movement of occupants of area 11 shopping mall.

The later also urged the police to be swift to guide against breakdown of law and order, if action is not taken to ameliorate the sufferings of the occupants of the mall due to the demolition of police post/gate house and permanent closure of a government approved access road to the mall by the director of development control without due process.

They also want the Police and other agencies to compel the director of development control to immidiately rebuild the mall security post and open the only government approved access road to the mall to avoid breakdown of law and order.

In an interview with Clement Chukwuemeka Esq, he explained that as the Solicitors to Area 11 Property Development Company Limited and Registered Trustees of Area 11 Mall Shop Owners and Occupiers Association want the original matter plan to be restored and compensation made to the people to quench the untold hardship they have endured through out this time.

"It is our firm instruction that Our Clients holds the Right of Occupancy in respect of Plot 849, Ahmadu Bello Way, Garki Abuja by Virtue of Certificate of Occupancy No. 1ae0w-b8dfz-71afr-115b2-20 issue by the Hon. Minister of Federal Capital Territory on the 9th Day of May, 2007 with File No. Misc 83117, herein attached and marked as ANNEXURE “A”.

" It is our Clients further instruction that the said plot 849 was fully developed in strict compliance with the approved building plan which was lawfully and dutifully monitored and /or supervised till the total completion of the structures therein with the access Road through the Ahmadu Bello Way same as the Police Cantonment Entrance gate. A copy of the said approved building plan by the same development control is hereby attached and marked as ANNEXURE “B”.

"That the said Plot 849 which is now developed, was commissioned by the then President Olusegun Obasanjo in the Year 2006 and known now as Area 11 Shopping Mall (Before Efab Mall) was legally and officially approved by the concerned FCT Agency to be accessed through Ahmadu Bello Way, " he explained.

He further added "That the said Area 11 Shopping Mall and its access road have succeeded several Directors of Development Control of FCT, it has been, and presently housing many shops including Two commercial banks of repute, law offices, Eye Clinic Centre, Two (2) Pharmacies, Bureau de changes, etc have been operating since completion with access road through the Ahmadu Bello Way, without hindrance of any sort.

"Sir, it was with impunity that men and security officers hiding under the instruction of the minister which they boasted thus “the minister sent us to demolish and Restore master plan of FCT that no man including the President can stop us from carrying out the order of the Minister”, that on the 2/4/19, they demolished the Mall Gate House, housing our posted police personnel and permanently closed the only access road approved by same Government Agency, and thus causing great hardships to all users of the mall. This action brought serious stir and security risk to the only alternative route known as Gwarjo Close which by its name is a close and not officially or in any way designed to access the biggest mall in FCT," he pointed out.

He further explained that " It may shock you to note that an amicable resolution of same issue was reached through the invitation to meetings of 24th May 2016 and 3rd June 2016, wherein Hamza, (then Director, Development Control) and Shehu Abubakar (then Deputy Director Monitoring and Enforcement) and two (2) other staff of Development Control, including some Trustees of the Shopping Mall, were in attendance and the issue was resolved and the closed access road was re-opened later in the afternoon of 3rd June, 2016 after appreciating the herein attached documents. Since then we have been operating without hitches until 2nd April 2019, when we shockingly witnessed this brazen lawlessness exhibited by the referral men of the agency and security officers who claimed acting on instructions of the minister of FCT and the security chiefs in FCT.

"It is in the light of the foregoing that we respectfully request from your noble office to compel the Director of Development Control to rebuild the demolished Gate House/police post and immediately open the closed only access road to the mall within 24 hours of receiving this passionate request in the interest of safety, peace and justice to the occupants of the mall," he concluded.

In the same vein, a similar letter to the Director General, Department of State Services (DSS), Asokoro, FCT - Abuja dated 5th April, 2019 and the Director, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council, Abuja including the Honourable Minister, Federal Capital Territory, FCT,
Abuja were sent and acknowledged respectively to inform them on the development.

It is believed that soon normalcy would be restored as the change promised by President Mohammad Buhari would be difficult to uphold when office holders misuse their powers.

https://www.abujapress.com/2019/04/gate-house-demolition-residents-shop.html?m=1

Nigerian blogger and singer, Ijeoma Daisy Okwara has turned plus one. Refered to as one of the fastest growing influential bloggers from the south eastern part of Nigeria, Ijeoma Diasy blog has continued to pull recommendable weights in the social media space.

Ijeoma Diasy, publisher of "Ijeaomadaisy Blog has received countless goodwill messages, gifts, applauds and comments from friends, fans and followers to mark her birthday - 8th April.

The Abia State University graduate of English language has left no stone unturned in fighting her way to success and live a life of commendable Impacts. After school, Ijeoma worked per-time with a telecommunication company in Lagos. After working there for a while, she channelled her energies into studio work and singing.

Few years ago, she was on stage as a contestant at the MTN project fame to compete with other singers across Nigeria and west Africa. Today her energies and commitments has earned her an overwhelming followership of about 157k on Instagram.

Ijeoma Daisy has thanked her friends, followers and family members for making out time to celebrate this significant day of her life. She noted that her success was driven from the encouragement and motivations she got from friends, family members and fans

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Beauty Queen To Give Out N2million To Winners Of National Children's Quiz Competition


Queen Irene Onwuka Peace Foundation in collaboration with Ministry of Education is set the organise the National Children's Quiz Competition on the 11th of April at NAF Conference Center, Abuja. The competition which will commence at 10:00am will be hosting children from all the 36 states that has been screened as participants for the competition.

According to the organisers, the national competition is themed "Unlocking the Knowledge of the Nigerian Child at the Speed of Thought" and the quiz will focus on subjects like Mathematics, Spelling Bees, Current Affairs and general knowledge.

While reacting to the forthcoming innovative children quiz competition, the Convener, Queen Irene Onwuka told our correspondence that the initiative is targeted at rebuilding pace of thought in the average Nigerian Child. She stressed that the idea is to engage children in a process that can rapidly help them explore the usage of their brains through thinking.

According to notable reports, the winner of the competition will be rewarded with one(1) million naira, and the first runner up will get Five Hundred thousand naira(500,000), with the second runner-up receiving the sum of three hundred thousand naira(300,000).

The organiser of the National Children's Quiz Competition, Queen Irene Onwuka was a former Miss Ambassador for Peace; a beauty queen that has distinguished herself at all levels of impact, especially in human capacity building and charity. In her concluding words she stated that Nigerians must be committed to enhancing education, because any investment in knowledge pays the best interest.



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