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On the 5th of May 2018, residents of Jalingo, Taraba state, trooped out enmasse to receive one of their own, Hon. Sulaiman Bakari, as he succumbed to their wishes and declared to contest for the position of House of Representatives( Jalingo, Yorro, Zing Federal Constituency) .‎
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An intelligent young man, an enagmatic leader, with a passion to see his people enjoy the full dividends of good representation,  Hon S.B as he is favourably called was moved to tears at the overwhelming support he received from his people.
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As he drove by, chants of " SB nandai,  MUYISHI KAWAI" filled the air, the young and old, boys and girls could not hold back their joy, it was very obvious, they had patiently waited for this day, the unveiling of the "BLACK & WHITE REVOLUTION" .
The Black & White revolution signifies his desire not to run away from the pertinent challenges that face the constituents but to carry it on his head, and the white symbolizes his peaceful incursion into partisan politics, and the hope for growth and development, which he will bring to his people.
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In a time when the clamour for astute young men to take the helm of leadership is rife , the declaration by Hon Suleiman Bakari is timely. A graduate of the prestigious A.B.U Zaria, and one who has also worked at the National Assembly in various capacities and currently as the S.A to Senate President on Anti-Corruption, Hon S.B has both academic and first hand experience of the workings of the National Assembly.

He who the cap fits, let him wear it, Hon SB " nandai, MUYUSHI KAWAI"‎
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Intercontinental Africa 2017/ 18.

Queen Chizoba Ejike is the reigning Miss Intercontinental Africa following her emergence at the recent global contest in Egypt involving over 70 participating countries across the world. ‎It was indeed a very competitive contest but the lanky light skinned model came top with a head held high as she emerge winner of the African continent. The uniqueness of her appearance gave her an edge while adorning the Nigerian Police Uniform as her national costume on the runway, which attracted a lot of reactions and applause from judges, delegates and nations. Her demonstration of confidence in the force practically made her an online sensation and a topic in a national discourse. 

This singular act of bravery and patriotism towards upholding the image of the Nigerian Police with pride spurred the Inspector General of Police Idris Ibrahim to host and Unveil her as Nigerian Police Ambassador at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The warm reception accorded to her has added more feathers to her already feathered cap with different hosting by State Police commands particularly, Anambra State Command where she also made presentations during the inductions of new police recruits and promoted officers.

The Anambra state born beauty queen who started modeling from her formative years entered into the industry of beauty with her emergence as Miss Anambra 2014 and eventually won Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria Tourism 2015. Since then, her passion in the beauty industry had grown as she continued bagging endorsements before she was crowned Miss Intercontinental Nigeria in 2017 ahead of the world contest in Egypt

ChizzyDassah as she is also known on instagram is a combination of beauty and brain whose simplicity and humility portrays what the golden image of the world should be. This is evident in her ‎outstanding academic qualification as an Accounting graduate from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.  ‎The soft spoken damsel has bagged several awards including a recognition for her authored book " Be The Change You Want To See"

Ejike is a motivational speaker and public orator who has featured in high profile leadership talkshows and conferences. She is indeed a beauty to behold and a model of class especially with regards to her carriage and high degree of oral proficiency in spoken language when on air.‎ Since climbing the ladder of fame with her first pageant experience, the current Miss Intercontinental Africa has been a hot demand from several brands who seek to use her for adverts and other ‎promotional endorsements. Few months ago she was unveiled as the Ambassador of  Franemm Industries which deals Beva Products and Petal Cosmetics,

In truth,‎  Chizoba Ejike is a young giant whose height is yet to be determined as an entrepreneur and a beauty Queen.

KADUNA, NIGERIA — 
On a Saturday afternoon, a few dozen people gathered in a hotel in Kafanchan, a town in Nigeria’s Kaduna state.

Something unprecedented was happening there: A 28-year-old woman named Ndi Kato was declaring her intent to represent her community at state parliament.

“I came to run for an election. I came to win an election,” Kato told the crowd, responding to a question about the seriousness of her political campaign. The crowd responded with boisterous applause.

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Kato has been active in community projects, humanitarian work, youth and women empowerment, and she hopes she’s built enough clout to give her a win in this year’s primaries.

But there’s a problem.

She’s too young. Candidates vying for state parliaments in Nigeria have to be at least 30.

Kato is part of a new generation of Nigerian activists under the banner "Not Too Young To Run," striving to take their place in the halls of power.

“I’m part of a group of young troublemakers that are creating change in the nation as we speak,” Kato told VOA.

Recent university graduate Ehi Enabulele said she was captivated by Kato’s interview on a local TV channel.

“The way she was talking, and how passionate she was, and what she was saying — she just resonated with me as a person,” Enabulele told VOA. “Ndi represents an idea that young people are not burdened by their age. It’s an advantage, if you ask me.”

A few days ago, Enabulele packed her bags and left the commercial hub of Lagos to volunteer in Kato’s political campaign.


28-year-old Ndi Kato talks to a gathering of people about her intent to run for a seat in the Kaduna State parliament.
It’s this recent wave of youthful enthusiasm that is driving Nigeria’s largest social movement to engage young people in politics.

More than 180 million people live in Nigeria, and more than half of them are below the age of 30. Yet, they are barely represented in political offices.

'Politically malnourished'

The Not Too Young To Run campaign has generated thousands of impressions on social media with its hashtag. Street demonstrations attended by prominent activists have given the movement the push it needed to gain widespread acceptance, though it was initially viewed with suspicion among elected officials.

“They felt threatened that young people would take over their seats, particularly parliamentarians,” said 28-year-old Hamzat Lawal, one of the founders of Not Too Young To Run.

“My generation has been malnourished politically. Over the years, we’ve been promised a lot but nothing has been given, so our generation is a generation of broken promises. And I felt that is our responsibility as activists and campaigners to bring that voice to the front burner.”

The campaign was able to gain parliament passage of a bill to reduce the age qualification for president from 40 years to 30, governor from 35 to 30, senator from 35 to 30, and House of Representative member from 30 to 25 years.

Having been passed by federal lawmakers and 35 out of Nigeria’s 36 states, the bill — sponsored by the Honorable Tony Nwulu in the Nigerian parliament's lower house — is now waiting to be sent to Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari.

“I’m very confident that Mr. President will assent to the bill," Nwulu, one of the bill's sponsors, told VOA. "One, it addresses the injustice against the young people. Two, it reinforces or reemphasizes his commitment or his belief in the youth of this country. Thirdly, it is nothing but a compensation also for the young people who trooped out to support him in 2015.”

Backlash against Buhari

But many Nigerians are questioning Buhari’s commitment to empower youth. Speaking at a business forum in London earlier this month, Buhari said that a lot of Nigerians below the age of 30 have not been to school and “are claiming that Nigeria is an oil producing country, therefore, they should sit and do nothing, and get housing, health care, education, free.”

The comment spurred backlash and the #NigeriansAreNotLazy hashtag was generated a few weeks ago in response to Buhari's comments and has been heavily used on Twitter. The 75-year-old president announced his bid for a second term, but he is losing support among the young.


Ndi Kato's campaign flyer is posted on a wall in a hotel in Kafanchan, a town in Kaduna State.
Hamza Haruna was among the millions of young people who campaigned for Buhari in 2015 but said Buhari would not get his vote in 2019.

“Actually, he’s not encouraging the youth. Even if a lot of the youth did not go to school, what has the presidency done with regards to the education of the youth?” Haruna, a student leader at a university in northern Nigeria, said.

Nigeria has the largest number of school-aged children out of school — at least 10 million, according to UNICEF.

“He has failed in his fight against corruption. He has failed in regards to security. And he has failed the youth,” former Buhari-supporter and political analyst Murtala Abubakar told VOA.

Buhari has been accused of not fulfilling his promise to pay a monthly stipend to unemployed university graduates. The administration adamantly claims that Buhari never made such a promise.

Poverty is increasing across Nigeria, and many blame Buhari for the country’s economic woes. Kato believes she can help solve some of these problems.

“If the president does not sign this bill, everything we are building, everything everybody is leaning on right now, is going to go to flames,” she said.

Movement spreading

What began in Nigeria is now spreading. Other African countries - namely Zimbabwe, Gambia and Kenya - are looking at their own age requirements for political offices. The Office of the U.N. Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, in partnership with the European Youth Forum, UNDP, and other organizations, initiated the global campaign, crediting Nigeria.

Lawal said he plans to re-visit the matter to advocate reducing the age requirement further to 18 years across the board.

“If you can vote at 18, then you should also be allowed to contest for the highest office in the land at 18,” he said.



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The memories of the glamorous reception at the Abuja All White Pool Party still linger as the name of Queen Ijeoma Chikezie continues to form opinions on the lips of all and sundry. The Ex- Miss United Nation World Habitat Queen was the cynosure of all eyes when she made entry at the most anticipated FCT Wet party that attracted young CEO's, Headline Celebrities, entertainment practitioners, top models and Abuja residents. 

It was indeed a moment of fun and blissful night of celebration as the young Founder of HELP KEEP ‎CLEAN FOUNDATION, an NGO committed to transforming the lives and health of Women and vulnerable children in Nigeria and Africa, interacted with fans and friends.  In her elegance, the beautiful model dazzled the press men at the red carpet as she talked about her expectation at the pool party. 

The MC of the pool gathering, described her as a perfect paragon whose beauty is only comparable to Egyptian princess in the court of Pharaoh. Queen Ijeoma was in company of her Media consultant and Abuja's famous publicist - AlexReports. ‎ Follow @missunitednations_wh
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Northeast Zone Drug Free Campaign: Substance Abuse Gains Momentum Among Youths – Expert

A former State commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mohammed Kaka Jibrin, said recent research has revealed that Nigerian youth have long gone into the abuse of unconventional psychoactive substances such as pawpaw leaf, paint, glue and petrol. 

Others he listed were, correction fluid, rubber solution, nail polish/remover, kerosene, lizard fund/excreta, zakami (datura metal), soak away or pit toilet fumes (biogenetic gas), unripe plantain bark, old newspapers, furniture polish ‘shisha’, sukodai (suck and die), gaddedi, goskolo, benelin+codeine, cement sniffing, licking of toad back pineapple+milk and others. 

MK Jibrin made the disclosure while speaking as a guest speaker during a one day Northeast zone drug free campaign organized by Arewa Young Leaders Initiative in collaboration with Big Church Foundation held at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Gombe on Wednesday. 

The former NDLEA Commander regretted the unfortunate situation where the NDLEA is busy enforcing the provisions of it’s enabling law in collaboration with other security agencies, government and nongovernmental organizations to control the abuse of the conventional hard-drugs such as cocaine, heroine, cannabis among others while abuse of unconventional drugs mentioned above is gaining high momentum. “Presently, the abuse of most of most of these unconventional substances is not under any legal control”, adding that, “they are taken either by inhaling from paper, plastic bags, saturated hankerchief, drink directly from the can or bottle. “The absence of legislation against these substances coupled with their availability at little or no financial cost encourages the growing phenomenon of their abuse especially among the youth around the country”, he stated. 

He made many recommendations and suggestions to include encouraging the youth to develop personal skills to resist drug abuse. He strongly called on Government to provide laws against the abuse of unconventional substances. “The National Assembly should amend the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency CAP N30 LFN, to incorporate new provision that will sanction the abuse of substances such as petrol, lizard excreta, gutter etc”. He said.
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The Evergreen Global initiative is set to officially launch her project “THE BLUE CHILD “ on the 10th of May , which entails sensitization/awareness programs and establishment of Drug free clubs in secondary schools across the states in Nigeria. 

According to Queen Nimat ,the convener of the initiative during some of her interviews said “  Our target as a team is to establish 200 drug free clubs in various secondary
Schools across the states in Nigeria , so as to catch them young , enlighten them on the dreary  effect of drug abuse and misuse then properly follow up these activities as they unfold”

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As part of its strategic route expansion drive across Nigeria, Dana Air has announced plans to introduce Owerri- Abuja –Owerri flights on May 1.
 
''We are greatly delighted to introduce an additional flight on our Owerri route, connecting Owerri to Abuja and back, said Kingsley Ezenwa, Dana Air’s Media and Communications Manager. ‘’ This is part of our commitment towards providing dependable options for the good people of Imo state and ensuring seamless travel for business and leisure travelers.’’
 
Speaking further, Kingsley said, the airline which currently operates over 27 daily flights from Lagos to Abuja, Port Harcourt, Uyo, and Owerri, will operate flights from the Sam Mbakwe International Airport, Owerri to Abuja and back on Mondays to Fridays and Sundays.
 
‘’From May 1, 2018, we will operate one flight from Owerri to Abuja on Mondays to Fridays at 12.33pm and Abuja to Owerri at 2.16pm. On Sundays, Owerri to Abuja flights will be at 5.31pm and Abuja to Owerri at 12.06pm.’’
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​He noted that the airline had to create a flight from Owerri to Abuja as a result of the overwhelming calls from its guests, who had enjoyed its uninterrupted schedule and on-time departures from Lagos to Owerri and assured guests of the airline’s commitment towards providing a reliable and affordable service across its route network.
 
He advised the airline’s customers to visit its website www.flydanaair.com or any of its sales outlets  at Imo Condorde Hotel in Owerri, Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, Silverbird Galleria in Lagos and all other airport sales desk  for fares as low as 18,000 one way and 45,000 business class tickets.
 
​Dana Air, after a thorough audit conducted by the Imo state government in 2017, was selected for an airline partnership as part of the Government’s commitment towards providing career and job opportunities for indigenes of the state, and affordable fares to boost leisure and business travel to and around the state. ​


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SCREEN GODDESS AMB. RACHEL BAKAM'S MEDIA AIDE SAYS: "MY BOSS DIDN'T GRANT THE INTERVIEW ON SUNDAY SUN NEWSPAPER


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AMB. RACHEL BAKAM DID NOT GRANT THIS INTERVIEW:

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and the Front page feature and interview of her on Sunday Sun published on the 22nd April 2018

Hello everyone. Please if you run into this interview on any site, blog on Sunday Sun Newspaper. Kindly ignore all the information and content. MY BOSS NEVER GRANTED THAT INTERVIEW.

I feel that media professionals should be credible in their reportage. We appreciate the publicity they offer but it is unfair to create a fake interview about her. Creating questions and answers on her behalf. It is really fraudulent 

Please ignore the publication. Our lawyers will take the matter up against the person responsible on The Sun Newspaper and  Sunnewsonline.com plus any blog that puts it up. 

The whole interview was fabricated by the writer and columnist.

Please disregard it 

Good thing is, the publication did not say anything damaging about Ambassador and her loved ones. We know the Sun Newspaper meant well. We appreciate that. Media houses need to supervise their columnists and reporters better. The lady who wrote it took a shortcut by not carrying out a real interview. Our lawyers and publicists are addressing the matter so there's no reoccurrence in the future. We do not tag Sun Newspaper as a non credible platform. These things happen sometimes so we will deal with this one amicably. 

Thanks 
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Miss Kaita Smith

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Man Who Shared His Will, Gets Miraculous Healing From Kidney Infection ‎in Abuja

Prophetess Faith Aigbe Of Christ Restoration Bible Church Int'l Heals Man Of Kidney Infection. (photos)

The atmosphere of today's Sunday service was electrifying and impactful as Mr Chidi Ijomanta was miraculously healed of Kidney infection that kept in bedridden since January, 2018.  The young married man who lost hope of recovering from his ailment had already shared out his properties to his wife after been admitted to the hospital for over 2 months. 
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Ijomanta was discharged from the ho‎spital on Friday, 20th April, after all medical effort failed to resuscitate him. While on his way home with his wife helplessly, he suggested to seek for prayer from Prophetess Faith Aigbe of Christ Restoration Bible Church International, Dawaki Extension, Dawaki- Dutse, Abuja. 

The Prophetess who is the spiritual daughter of‎ Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin‎ of Christ Mercy land Deliverance Ministry, met Mr Chidi at the entrance of the church. He dejectedly tabled his health situation to her, and she prayed for him, immediately the unhappy kidney patient, rejected from the hospital, got his instant healing.

Both Mr Chidi Ijomanta and his wife were in Christ Restoration Bible Church Int'l today to testify and celebrate the miraculous healing with testimony. It is important to note that CRBCI is a vibrant and dynamic church of excellence where God's word is prominently emphasized, and His power constantly manifested and God's love passionately demostrated. At CRBCI, each one is important and everyone is welcome in Jesus name.‎
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Hon. Nwulu sighted sitting on the ground during the rally few weeks ago

Hon. Tony Nwulu, the house of rep member representing Oshodi/Isolo constituency in Lagos state and initiator of \'Not Too Young to Run Bill\' and the YIAGA team were received by Vice President Yemi Osibanjo at the presidential villa yesterday.‎

The reception was indeed warm, fulfilling and engaging as Vice President Osibanjo assures the presidential assention of the bill, after presentations from the team on its essence to Nigeria as a democratic nation. 
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Before now, Hon. Tony has been adept in engaging the advancement of youth inclusiveness and participation in governance; this indeed are the core values of \'not too young to run bill\'.

However, in his cravings for a better Nigeria, Hon. Tony took the bull by the horn to lead a group of supporters to the villa few weeks ago to clamour for the presidential assent of \'not too young to run bill\'. His public show of humility during the rally captured passersby, as the honourable member joined supporters to sit on the ground, under the sun for hours until their voices where heard.

Therefore, with the adoption of the bill by over 34 state house of assemblies, it is certain that the bill will receive presidential assent soon. 

While reacting to the visit, Hon. Tony captured the moments to encourage Nigeria youths, he challenged them to leave up to their responsibilities as leaders of today in all spheres of life; as public office holders, leaders, fathers, professionals and what have you.

The honourable member and Imo state gubernatorial aspirant, is indeed a voice to the voiceless Nigeria youths; a hope for the present situation of despair, and the future a better

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The Business Meeting, 2018: See How The Entrepreneur Africa is Promoting Businesses

As 2018 approaches its first half, the question for every business owner should be whether or not they've been able to take advantage of the growth indices projected earlier in the year by financial experts. This is why The Entrepreneur Africa Magazine, in its usual effort at helping businesses grow, is convening a remarkable event titled 'The Business Meeting', to enable startups owners learn from, and network with industry leaders; and vice versa.

Attendance for this event, which holds on May 18, 2018 at Virginrose Resorts, V.I, Lagos, is free. To register now, visit the link below

http://www.theentrepreneurafrica.com/thebusinessmeeting

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The voice of the one crying in the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord but in this stead who will speak for the children in Nigeria?
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The educational standard of Nigeria keeps falling by the day but no one has come to term to find out what is the cause? what areas are we found wanting? on what educational curriculum are we building our educational standard on ? this and many more questions will usher us into how Nigeria have handled the pre- school or early childhood education in Nigeria.
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Early childhood education is the fundamental stage in any country's educational system. According to the Nigerian National Policy on Education section 2 (11), early childhood education is referred to the education given in an educational institution to children prior to their entering the primary school. It includes the crèche, the nursery and the kindergarten. But it is disheartening that the private schools and organizations have taken over this level of education with most of them filled with incompetent earlychildhood officials and some with no educational qualification.
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Whereas in the National Policy on Education 4th edition (2004) section 2 (12) states that "the responsibilities of the Nigerian government for pre- primary education shall be to promote the training of qualified pre- primary school teachers in adequate number, contribute to the development of suitable curriculum, supervise and control the quality of such institutions and establish pre- primary sections in existing public schools.
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But is this the real scenero in N‎igeria? is there any existing pre-school institutions  owned by the government? are the institutions only in existence in documents? we need answers...
Then, why wouldn't the educational standard and foundation be in jeopardy, because the educational system is built on a faulty foundation where inexperienced, unqualified officials and teachers train and educate the Nigerian children, one should expect the system to be in a pathetic state.
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What is the government doing about this? are they looking into that level of education ? or are they paying the usual lip service to augmenting the standard of education by increased budget allocation for education , in 2006 to 2010, less than 300 billion naira was recurrently allocated to education, in 2011 1.592 trillion (about 35 percent) was allocated to security, while education was ailing at less than 10 percent, 2012 was no different with 8.4 percent at 394.58 billion of 4.697 trillion. Another deception came in 2013 when education was said to have gotten the highest allocation with just 426.5 billion with all these proposed increments it is not up to 26 percent of the nation's budget as expected by UNESCO. 2018 , we are back again with the government announcing sectors that got high allocation, allocating 398.01 billion to Education yet we are not experiencing any change because they have neglected the foundation. After all, we voted for "CHANGE" so a change must occur so that the Nigerian children can develop cognitively and psychologically.
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With all these that have plagued the system, I would recommend that the Nigerian government establish pre- school institutions in all the geographical zones to build a solid educational foundation for the Nigerian children.
Train and employ qualified earlychildhood educators to develop a viable, practicable and valid curriculum to educate the Nigerian children.
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This move will also create more employment opportunities in the educational labour market.
And will yield a sharp rise in the development of the mental, physical, psychological and educational skills of the Nigerian children.

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AlexReports, Orumba Youth Applaud Federal Government On Alex Ekwueme's National Burial, Seek Ecological Intervention.

Orumba Youth Association led by Obinna Nwankwo from Eziagu from Orumba South LGA, visited the Presid‎ency to commend them on their impressive role and input during the burial of their father and former Vice president, Dr. Alex Ekwueme. 

The spokesman Alex Nwankwo, during the photo session with the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo applauded the Federal Government for celebrating the late Orumba son from Oko in a very prestigious and dignifying ceremony that cuts across different parts of the country. He further prayed that the Government look into the plea of the Hon. Ben Nwankwo led delegation over the ecological challenges and educational importance in the Local government.

In response, Prof. Osinbajo highlighted the Federal government's interest in Anambra state. He identified the recent feeding program of over 150,000 children, as well as the employment of about 1000 cooks in the state. He went further to uncover the plans of the federal government in the construction of the second Niger bridge which will go a long way to improve the economic activities in Orumba region.

In his conclusion, he  commended the efforts of late Dr. Alex Ekwueme, who he says was indeed a great nationalist, who respected humanity and the values of integrity; he says 'we remain extremely proud of Dr. Alex Ekweme, and it was right to celebrate him the way we did'


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ORUMBA CONSTITUENCY REFORM; OSINBANJO RECEIVES HON BEN NWANKWO LED DELEGATION.

Hon Ben Nwankwo, a house member representing Orumba Federal constituency has led a delegation to the presidential villa, seeking federal intervention on the dilapidating condition in the constituency.

The delegation was received by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the presidential villa yesterday. The delegation from Orumba federal constituency which was led by Hon. Ben Nwankwo poured out their request to the vice president, highlighting several ecological and educational challenges in the constituency that requires immediate interventions from the federal government.

In their request, they pleaded with the federal government through the office of the vice president to grant Oko Polytechnic a degree awarding status, so as to improve the value and academic strength of the institution.

They went further to seek an upgrade in the Federal College of Education, Umunze to be a degree awarding institute on technical basis.

However, they also cried out the challenges they faced, as a result of the deadly erosion trouble in the constituency. The Orumba delegation therefore asked the federal government to intervene on the decimation of lands by erosion in the constituency. They stressed that erosion challenge in the constituency has affected localities like Agulu, Nanka, Oko and many other cities in the region. Stating that it is the deepest and most destructive erosion site in Nigeria. It is recorded to have swallowed over 100 houses and farmlands, as well as leaving several people homeless, hungry and jobless.

Prof. Lazarus Ekwueme also ceased the opportunity to appreciate the federal government in the role she played in the burial of former vice president, Dr. Alex Ekwueme. He therefore sustained the appeal of the delegation from Orumba constituency, stressing that any intervention by the federal government will go a long to improve the socioeconomic well-being of people in that region.

However, vice president Yemi Osinbajo responded to their appeal as he  assured the delegation of an immediate ecological study in Orumba constituency. He also stated that a submission for the required international assistant will be made immediately.

He also recommended a critical follow up and responsive collaboration with Hon. Ben Nwankwo, so as to ensure that the reason for this meeting is achieved.

On the basis of the required approval of Umunze federal College of Education and the Oko polytechnic as degree awarding institutions, Prof. Osinbajo assured them of the possibilities, but that a formal request must be made, so as to sustain the process

Moreover, the vice president also highlighted the Federal government's interest in Anambra state. He identified the recent feeding program of over 150,000 children, as well as the employment of about 1000 cooks in the state. He went further to uncover the plans of the federal government in the construction of the second Niger bridge which will go a long way to improve the economic activities in Orumba region.

In his conclusion, he  commended the efforts of late Dr. Alex Ekwueme, who he says was indeed a great nationalist, who respected humanity and the values of integrity; he says "'we remain extremely proud of Dr. Alex Ekweme, and it was right to celebrate him the way we did"

Some other members of the delegation are Hon. Princess Nikky Ugochukwu, Hon. Romanus Obi, Hon. Arch Emeka Aforka, Hon. Bar. Ray Onyegu, Bernard EmeJuo (Eziagu Chief Ebube Agu 1), HRH, Igwe G.O Ezeilo, Alex Nwankwo, Obinna Nwankwo and other Royal Fathers. 
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HAPPY WORLD CAR AWARDS SLATED FOR 27TH APRIL 2018


Africa's fast-rising food security network and foremost anti-hunger crusader, Happy World Meal Gate will on Friday,27th April 2018 as part of the company's compensation plan; honour its Stage Four (4) Awardees with brand new cars. The much anticipated event will hold at the prestigious Grandeur Events Centre,17 Billings Way, Oregun, Lagos State. Time is 10:00am prompt.

Speaking at a media parley held at the company's corporate head office in Lagos, the MD/CEO, Mr Suleiman Lento averred that the Car Awards is the second since the inception of Happy World Meal Gate.
According to Mr SY Lento, the award aims at celebrating Stage Four members for their diligence in circling the various stages of the company's compensation plan. He observed that in an era of acute hunger and malnutrition, Happy World was not only providing food on the tables of millions of people; but has gone further to provide income and the requisite means to live a fulfilled life via several reward packages which includes brand new cars and fully-paid return tickets to either Dubai, Jerusalem or Mecca.

Happy World MD/CEO further hinted that the event will be a defining factor in network marketing since it will witness the convergence of thousands of Happy World members drawn from various parts of Nigeria and Africa.He equally applauded the efforts of the Stage Four members for making it to the top. 
The Corporate Affairs Manager,Mr Patrick Olayi enumerated some of the massive strides Happy World has made in less than two years of existence. The most recent being the sponsorship of thirteen Stage Four members to Dubai on an all-expense paid trip. He reminded all that attendance of the event is strictly via special access codes of which further information can be gotten from the company's official website:www.happyworldmealgate.org or the verified social media handles of Happy World Meal Gate.

Established in October 2016, Happy World Meal Gate is a passionate and dynamic multi-level marketing company of African extraction; with a core mission of eradication hunger and malnutrition from Nigeria and Africa. Happy World was recently reputed to be among the few African network-marketing companies with exponential membership growth year-on- year. Its presence is felt in fifteen (15) African nations and the six (6) geo-political zones of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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Former Queen Of South East, Nnenna Offodile Celebrates Birthday With Dinner Reception‎


Immediate past Queen Of South East, Nnenna Clara Offodile over the weekend celebrated her 23rd birthday with a dinner reception at Platinum Lounge in Enugu State with close friends. It was indeed a blissful moment for the Anambra ‎state born ex- beauty queen as there was so much to eat and drink.

The Political Science Undergraduate of UNIZIK had quality presence of guests and partners including her Mother, Co- owner of Platinum Lounge- Dubem and Abuja based Publicist AlexReports. Nnenna and her friends were later hosted to a birthday party at night by the management of Platinum Lounge‎. ‎

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By Nkechi Isaac, Abuja
 
Despite the uncertainty caused by the influx of members of the Shiite sect into the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, science supporters in Nigeria trooped out in their numbers to join more than 1 million people in over 600 locations across the world to march in support of science.
 
Enthusiastic science lovers made up of scientists, farmers, civil society groups, lawyers and journalists took to the streets in Abuja to stand up for science and sensitise Nigerians on the importance of science and its role in the overall socio-economic development of the nation.
 
The science enthusiasts spoke with one voice and had a unified message which was their belief in science as a game-changer that can jump-start rapid development and revolutionalise all sectors of the economy with emphasis on the health, and the development of vaccines; environment, and the potential to tackle climate change; agriculture, and the potentials of adopting and applying scientific tools such as biotechnology in revolutionising the sector and enhancing food security.
 
The Nigeria March for Science 2018, themed, “Science and technology: An agent for economic development” was organised by the Ministry of Science and Technology; the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA); the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) in Africa, Nigeria Chapter and the Cornell Alliance for Science (CALS).
 
Welcoming participants, the overseeing director-general of NABDA, Mr Abayomi Oguntunde, said the rally sought to create awareness and sensitise the populace on the many ways science serves our communities and our world, as well as to encourage the public to value science, treasure science, respect science, invest in science, appreciate and engage with science.  
 
Oguntunde said: “The life of everyone of us is highly dependent on scientific inventions, innovations and modern-day technologies. Science has changed the lives of people largely which as we all know, have been deployed to every aspect of modernization and in sectors like agriculture, medicine, environment, education, industry, electricity, aviation, information, etc for both developing and developed nations. Modern science in Nigeria is awakened by the continuous and hard efforts of the outstanding scientists and researchers who attempt scientific advances of highest international calibre.
 
“Just like other scientists across the world, Nigerian scientists have developed various scientific tools that can help in the area of food security, combating climate change which the public have not been fully aware of. This march for science therefore, has provided yet another opportunity for science supporters to come together, join voices to amplify available science-based solutions the nation can adopt to ensure food security.”
 
According to him, “At the current population of over 180 million people and projected population of 400 million people by 2050, Nigeria is faced with the risk of decreased farming population due to age; decreased arable land; poverty; malnutrition and hunger because conventional method of agriculture can no longer meet up with our demand. Science holds the solution to our food security.”
 
Oguntunde represented by the agency’s chief scientific officer, Mr Osino Christian, restated that science is revolutionary and holds the key to constant improvement for addressing climate change, food shortage and challenges in medicine.
 
Earlier, the OFAB Nigeria chapter's country coordinator, Dr Rose Gidado, listed the goals of the march to include humanizing science as science is first a human process, saying Nigerians viewed science as abstract and did not know there are scientists in Nigeria; support scientists by speaking up for them and amplifying their voices; and partner with the public, by engaging the communities in the research process.
 
She said the objectives of the march were to build capacity, gain publicity, and demonstrate strength and solidarity in science to decision-makers; reemphasise the role of science in national development; create an open, honest science communication and inclusive public outreach; and affirm science as a democratic value, describing it as a vital feature of a working democracy.
 
Gidado empahsised that the sensitization would not end with the march, pointing out that the agency would continually engage the public and sensitise them on the enormous potentials available in science all year round.
 
In his message, Nigeria’s Science Ambassador, and Nollywood superstar, Paul Obazele, said science is not fiction and likened it to what is done in the movie world, pointing out that it goes through laid down processes to a logical conclusion. He stressed the need for enhanced public awareness drive and sensitization of science and its potentials, adding most Nigerians are ignorant of science and the amazing potentials it holds for revolutionising the nation.
 
Giving reasons behind their staunch support and active participation in the march, farmers under the aegis of All Famers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) said the work of scientists in the lab, has the potential to change the fortune of farmers.
 
AFAN's vice president, Chief Daniel Okafor, said: “Scientists cannot do their work without the farmers, farmers must be involved because they are direct beneficiaries of biotechnology. For instance, when you go to countries like Brazil, Argentina, South Africa and Argentina, famers are in the forefront of agricultural biotechnology. Biotechnology has the potential to lift farmers.”
 
He also urged government to fund science so scientists and researchers could come up with more research breakthrough that can positively affect the populace and the entire nation invariably.


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