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  Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing who recently lost her mother shared photos of her new house,a beautiful bungalow.She captioned the new house ''   Highlight of my 2021👏👏 This right here is my Sweat and Blood😊 6 Months of sleepless night😊 I give GOD all the Glory🙏 nobody told me it was this difficult to build a house with the hike in building materials 😫🤦🏻‍♀️ 🤣 but I DID it💪🏻 Just that my mother couldn’t wait to see Our house,What she has always wanted and prayed for silently 💔 I was going to write a long epistle,But let me leave it here first cus it still feels like a dream🤦🏻‍♀️ Built from Scratch to finish👏👏👏 This whole week I will be disturbing your timeline👅 Thank you Lord again🙏   #unstoppable   #ogoagbaye🌏🌏🌏 ''. Another of her caption that might motivate you that Aspire to build a house. Just read and be inspired. You see dis two women and d young lady on the last slide? They are my biggest Motivation and inspiration this year👏👏  @realmer

  President Muhammadu Buhari joins family members and friends in celebrating with former Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Christopher Kolade, on his 89th birthday, December 28, 2021. The President felicitates with the diplomat and academic, whose integrity, intelligence and experience have been placed many times at the service of the nation, leaving footprints of excellence and bringing glory to the country wherever he served. President Buhari notes contributions of the veteran broadcaster in both the private and public sectors, working variously as Director General of Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Cadbury Nigeria Ltd, and  lecturer at the Lagos Business School. As the journalist, diplomat and academic turns 89, the President prays for good health to keep sharing his wealth of knowledge.   Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) December 27, 2021.

The Presidency has said 17 months was enough time for the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to bring to an end the various security challenges plaguing the country. President Buhari, who took over the presidential seat in 2015 for the period of four years was re-elected in 2019 and is expected to leave office in May 2023, about 17 months. Speaking when he appeared on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina, said that President Buhari can still end insecurity in the country before his exit.

The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Monday named some top politicians who are likely to become Nigeria’s next president and vice in 2023. In the 90-paged prophecies signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele, mentioned Abubakar Malami, Boss Mustapha, Kayode Fayemi, Rotimi Amaechi, Prof Babagana Zulum, Babatunde Raji Fashola, Mai Mala Buni, Ibikunle Amosun, Godswill Akpabio and Rauf Aregbesola as presidential material on the side of the All Progressives Congress, APC. According to Primate Ayodele: “Some politicians have been anointed to become the next president and vice president of Nigeria and if their parties give them the tickets. “For PDP, he mentioned Aminu Tambuwal, Nyesom Wike, Bukola Saraki, Samuel Ortom, Bala Mohammed, Emmanuel Udom, Seyi Makinde, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, and Peter Obi.

Governor Obiano Commissions Awka City Stadium By Ejike Abana (ABS Government House Correspondent) Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state has today, Tuesday, 28th December, 2021 commissioned the Awka City Stadium. Governor Obiano who performed the official inauguration also flagged off the finals of the 2021 Academicals. Government officials, Traditional rulers, among others were present to witness the event attended by the wife of the Governor, Dr Ebelechukwu Obiano and immediate family members. More photos below.

Abiodun: Ogun will assume oil producing status soon ...laments state's loss of $16b Dangote refinery to Lagos The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says his administration is working towards ensuring that the state takes advantage of its oil rich deposit and becomes an oil producing state.  Abiodun gave this position during the Convocation Lecture he delivered at the 2nd and 3rd convocation ceremony of the Mountain Top University with the topic, "Quest for Excellence: The Nexus of Faith, Knowledge and Resilience". The governor expressed disappointment that Ogun lost a $16b Dangote refinery to Lagos after a break in discussion between the immediate past administration and Dangote. He, however, expressed optimism that the state will become oil producing, saying "we are working assiduously on that, so, I accept this challenge, we will further strengthen our resolve to ensure that we bring Ogun State to oil producing status in the very near future". Abiodun,

Wubetu Abate's side landed in Nsimalen International Airport on Sunday evening ahead of their Group A fixtures which will start on January 9. Ethiopia will have their first two group games (vs Cape Verde and Cameroon) in Yaounde while their final group outing is against Burkina Faso in Bafoussam. *PRESTIGE* *SPORTS REFINED LIKE FINE WINE* Cc: Obinna Ngwubuike

'' I recently visited the family of Late Uwaila Omozuwa and some orphanages, as well as people who have challenges, urging residents to take advantage of the Christmas season to show love to the less privileged in the society. Through the Data to MEGA, we now have a database of ten thousand vulnerable persons and we are sending them gift items across the state. While speaking to the family of the late Omozuwa, I emphasized that she did not die in vain. The federal and state governments have taken stiffer actions against gender-based violence. We will continue to celebrate Uwa’s life even as we intensify the fight against gender-based violence''-Gov. Obaseki. More photos below.

  In a Tik Tok video the Nollywood actress posted on Instagram where I got these clips from ''  There will come a time when we will look back and we’re no longer young. we should stop saying  #OldWoman  Or  #OldMan  Like say na insult.  #Aging  is actually a gift from God. May we all  #live  to be  #old  and  #gray  IJN : : #ufuomamcdermott  '' .More photos below.

 LASRAB, ISALE EKO DESCENDANTS’ UNION SEEK PRESERVATION OF ISALE EKO HISTORICAL HERITAGE ... Relive the “Life & Times of 19th Oba of Lagos, Late Oba Adeniji-Adele II As part of efforts to ensure preservation of the historical heritage of Isale Eko Descendants in Lagos State, the Isale Eko Descendants’ Union and the family of Oba Adeniji-Adele II have partnered with the Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau, LASRAB, to showcase various Historic Exhibitions in Isale Eko. The maiden edition of the exhibition series took place on Sunday, 26th December, 2021, at Isale Eko House, Iga Idugaran, with the pictorial exhibition of the: “Life & Times of H.R.M. Oba Musendiku Adeniji-Adele, Adele II, K.B.E., C.B.E., who was the 19th Oba of Lagos (1949-1964)”. In her remarks at the event, the Director-General of LASRAB, Mrs. Bilikis Adebiyi-Abiola, said the significance of the programme was for the preservation of the life and times of one of the important kings in Lagos State who died seve

COMMISSIONER CALLS FOR COLLECTIVE EFFORTS TO IMPROVE EDUCATION SECTOR … As Odo-Obara High School Old Students' Association Celebrates 41st Anniversary/Reunion Party The Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folashade Adefisyo, has called on stakeholders, NGOs and well-meaning individuals to collectively address the challenges in the education sector, stressing that all issues in the sector cannot be solved by the government alone. The Commissioner made the call during the celebration of the 41st anniversary/reunion party organised by the Old Students' Association of Odo-Obara High School, Epe, held within the school’s premises. Mrs. Adefisayo, who was represented by the Deputy Director, Schools’ Support Unit, Education District III, Mrs. Abiodun Adefuye, appreciated the Alumni for being a source of pride and community development in Epe and the State in general.  She, therefore, enjoined everyone to continue to commit more time and resources to the development of the sch

It is an Ancient Igbo festival celebrated by Ezeora Kings at Obu-Gad in Enugwu Aguleri. This remarkable festival has been observed from the ancient times in memory of Eri’s journey and subsequent settlement in Igboland. This ancient tradition is magnificent. © Hanaya Naftali. More photos below.

An American based lawyer, Donald Amamgbo , has donated a state-of-art cathedral to the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Diocese of Ihiala.  Amamgbo said he was inspired by service to God and humanity to carry out the project, that he wants the people to worship God in a befitting atmosphere.  Speaking during the dedication of the facility at the weekend, Amamgbo described the church as a tool to drive positive change and peaceful coexistence among the community. More photos below.

 Old boys of DMGS that graduated 25 years ago revisit their Alma mater for a class picture. Dengram is a religion !!! Lux Fiat 👍☝️ (C) Humans of Dengram More photos below.

UMAR FAROUQ SYMPATHIZES WITH SHOP OWNERS OVER FIRE INCIDENT IN ABUJA The Honourable  Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq has expressed deep sympathy for the loss of goods and property worth billions of Naira, in a fire incident which raised a popular shopping complex Next Cash and Carry in Abuja on Boxing Day. The Minister also decried the rising incidences of fire disasters in the country and called for caution to avoid future occurrences. Umar Farouq expressed sympathy for the loss of goods worth millions of Naira and has since directed the National Emergency Management Agency NEMA to help in rescue operations to salvage some of the items on the day of the inferno.  “This is a sad occurrence happening on a day of celebration. It is most unfortunate for those who lost their goods and livelihood at this critical time. “This is the harmattan season and prone to a lot of sparks and fire disasters. We urge shop owners, traders a

Please Help Me Find My Dad  “My name is Odinakachukwu Idada.  I am an American of Nigerian Heritage in search of my father. I was born in North Carolina, US in March 1989. My family has told me that my father is called Richard Orji. He is from Enugu state. He and my mother met while attending the University of Ibadan. I have had no contact whatsoever with him since I was born. I would like to find him if it his desire to be found. Please, if there is anyone who knows anything about him or has a way to get in touch with him I will appreciate if they reach out to me via commenting on this post. Thank you”.

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has expressed gratitude to many of his promoters on social media platforms. However, Zulum pleaded that some promoters should stop comparing his performance with those of other Governors, since all States have their peculiarities.  Professor Zulum’s Adviser on Public Relations and Strategy, Malam Isa Gusau, delivered the Governor’s appeal in a statement issued on Monday.  “While I am enormously grateful for all the support and promotions, I have in recent days, received messages forwarded to me, in which our work-in-progress in Borno State is being compared with some States, and in some cases, with insults. The fact is that, I feel extremely uncomfortable any time I am being negatively compared with any Governor, especially if anyone of those making the comparisons fall in any of the social media groups associated with us. I consider such comparisons unhealthy. Moreover, we are not in competition. The truth is that all of the 36 Sta