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Former Secretary General of Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku has played host to a delegation of youth leaders led by co-convener of Nigeria Youth Decide, Dr utchay Odims in Lagos.

Amb.Odims during their conversation informed the elder statesman that this project has become very important in the quest to work towards a new Nigeria that the citizens of the country will be proud of.

Amb.Odims said the Nigeria's passport has consistently lost its values in the comity of nations, even among its peers in Africa, saying this should be reversed.

"Right now, Nigeria youths are ready to take the future of the country into their hands, the youths are ready to grow the economy of the country, they will to regain the lost status of Nigeria as the giant of Africa" he said.

Receiving the young passionate Nigerians, Chief Anyaoku agreed with them that there is a sharp depletion of governance different from what it was in their days.

He said the insecurity bedevilling the country has made it extremely difficult for people to move around for their normal businesses unmolested

While admitting the worrisome state of the economy, Chief Anyaoku expressed happiness that young Nigerians are indicating interest to take the bull by the horn and reverse that ugly stories associated with the country.

He expressed readiness to work with Nigeria Youth Decide in ensuring that a new country is birthed come 2023.

Nigeria Youth Decide conference coming up on October 1, 2022 Independence Day at Sheraton Hotels Abuja will have in attendance presidential candidates of various political parties where the young people will tell them what their needs are and what they want.

Several personalities have indicated interest to be part of this conference expected to be a giant step towards actualising a new Nigeria.

Wife of former vice president, Amina Titi Atiku Abubakar has called on the members of the public to end stigmatisation against women who are victims of various forms of abuse in tertiary institutions.

It was a scintillating atmosphere in metropolitan city

She made the call in Abuja at the installation of Queen of Nigerian Institutions which took place on Sunday 28th August 2022, at Nicon Luxury Conference Hall Area 11 Abuja.

The event was organized by Xender Modeling Agency in collaboration with National Association of Nigerian Students, National Association of Nigeria Nursing Students, Yoruba Students Council Of Nigeria and National Female Students Association of Nigerian.

Declaring the campaign against sexual molestation and exploitation within Nigerian educational sector and installation of Queen of Nigerian Institutions Beauty Pageant open, the indefatigable Wife of Nigeria’s Former Vice President and the President of Women trafficking and Child Labour Eradication Foundation in Nigeria (WOTCLEF), Mrs. Titi Atiku called on the federal government to end the menace of sex for marks affecting female students across higher institutions in Nigeria.

Mrs. Atiku also called on the members of the public to end stigmatisation of girls who are victims of different forms of abuse in tertiary institutions.

Mrs. Atiku appealed to student Unions to support female students and speak out on the scourge of sex for marks, while equally protecting them from suspected lecturers.

According to her, “it is very disheartening to see and know how much our female students are harassed in universities, ladies need to learn to speak out and they cannot do this alone unless and until they get the support of fellow students who are males, union leaders to support them against these randy lecturers.”

She explained that girls are easily influenced by peer pressure and socio- economic challenges hence the need for parents to protect girls.

Campaign against Sex For Marks event was anchored by Sir Alex Reports, who was on his best in classic outfit.

Chairman of the occasion Alhaji Sarki Ado Igwebuike Ikwueme ably represented by the wife Enyi Dibueze Ikwueme who was installed as the matron of Nigeria female students.

A keynote speakers at the event, representatives of Cardinal John Onaiyekan Foundation and Pastor Deborah Omale, blamed some victims of the scourge for their woes saying sex for marks issue is triggered by lobbying for grades and quest for societal status by some females students.

Representatives of Cardinal also blamed quest to catch up with trends of the society and needless financial pressure as factors responsible for some female students offering their bodies for marks.

According to her, “sometimes advantages are taken of this female students just because they ask for one or other financial assistance from the lecturers, a lot of these issue on sex for marks start with the ladies themselves ,most times they see themselves lobbying, they want to be financially independent through wrong means, many of them travel out of school campus to sleep with other men across other states to display wealth on campus through latest phones, wears and others and so they don’t have time to read nor sit for test or even exams and in turn they are willing and ready to offer their body for marks.”

Pastor Omale counselled that there is time and season for everything, she warned against women selling their “pride”.

She further called on the National Association of Nigerian students to work with unions of female students across campuses to end the menace of sex for grades in universities.

The Project Ambassador and Nigeria’s Nollywood veteran, Rita Edochie said the program was instituted to crown a queen of Nigerian institutions who will stand up as a beacon of hope and voice to the voiceless in universities across Nigeria.

The Convener of the project, Comrd Victor Mbanefo CEO Xender Modeling Agency said the 2022 Queen of institutions beauty pageant was organised to fight against sexual exploitation of vulnerable young ladies in higher institutions.

many of invited dignitaries were physically present and well entertained, upon closing late at 3.15am.

The event witness the crowning of the overall best, first runner up, second runner up and third runner up with millions cash of prizes, laptops and endorsements.
Queen Jofad Michaels Overall
Queen Agwadu Winifred 1st runner up
Queen Ohanu Roman 2nd runner up
Queen Onwuzu Christabel 3rd runner up
Queen Asuzu Esther Miss culture
Queen Ibelo Chisom Cynthia Miss tourism

The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has showered encomiums on 11-year old Stephanie Onusiriuka, who won Gold on Saturday night at the ongoing Africa Gymnastics championships in Pretoria, South Africa.

An elated Sunday Dare said the ministry's persistent attention to grassroots sports development was mirrored in the teenager's huge success at the continental Championship.

"Right from my inception as the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, I took interest and followed the development of this talented young gymnast, Stephanie. I am happy she has continued to excel in her sport. I congratulate her for this landmark achievement and I thank her mother for her sustained commitments towards Stephanie's growth".

The teen sensation Stephanie started professional Gymnastics with TIG Gymnastics at the National Stadium, Abuja in October 2018 and participated at the 8th Edition TIG International Level System Gymnastics Championship Competition.

At the 2019 National Youth Games in Ilorin, she grabbed several silver and bronze medals to become Nigeria's youngest medalist in Gymnastics. Her young career has continued to grow in leaps and bounds since then.

Pst. Abel Uloko, Chris Morgan, Others To Minister As Empress Njamah, Friends Hold Candle Night For Ada Ameh

In honour of her late colleague, Ada Grace Ameh who passed on recently after a brief illness, Nollywood star, Empress Njamah and her friends have concluded arrangements to host a candlelight service for the late The Johnson's cast.

The candlelight service will feature Pastor Abel Uloko, Chris Morgan, Tee Worship, Chris Ade and Yadah as ministers.

Expected at the candlelight service include praise & worship, songs, hymns, tributes, light refreshment and more.

Coming up on August 23 at Blake Excellence Resort Garki, Abuja, it is expected to commence at 5:00pm.

Empress Njamah still cannot get over the death of her best friend and colleague, Ada Ameh who died on Monday, July 18.

Ameh was said to have been a guest of an oil company toyshop and his family when she suddenly collapsed and was pronounced dead at a hospital in Delta.

Empress Shared a video after the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) held a night of tribute in her honour on Thursday, August 18th.

Sharing a video of her staring at the deceased’s posters, Empress Njamah queried why Ada left her alone.

She wrote, “You know I miss you right? Then why did you go? Am still waiting for answers my friend".