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News Agency of Nigeria partners CIG to bridge publicity gap Another millstone has been recorded as the foremost news agency in Africa; News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) partners the Creative Industry Group (CIG) on creating media publicity for the group. The partnerships was brokered when the delegation of the Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ) NAN chapter, led by its Chairman, Mr Yusuf Yinus and other executives paid a courtesy call at the CIG Office at Abule Egba, Lagos. The NAN delegation was received by the President of CIG, Amb Felix Duke and his Executives,  Legendary Pupa Orites Williki, Legendary Emeka Ossia , Diva Lady Capriz and   Diva Toyosi Ololade,  who relayed the several achievement of the group to the delegation of NUJ, NAN chapter. The President of  NUJ NAN chapter, Mr Yinus however offered to assist the group in whatever way in their capacity. Speaking on the activities of the group, CIG President, Felix Duke said that the group was formed to see to the welfare of the membe

Can’t believe we are 21 years today! My Abike My Abk My Abiks Strong and courageous Gave up your fame To make us a home! “One in the family is enough" You said! Unworthy me. Thank you for yesterday Today And forever. I love you big time! PS: When your regular spies do send this to you later, forgive me. I know you hate this picture because you were heavily pregnant with Tega and your nose were flared 😂😂😂 would be a good place to start the conversation. See how well and fine we both are now!  What a journey we’ve had. This woman you get heart sha! #21stmarriageanniversaryrmdjmd #Rmdsaysso ''. Another caption '' Finally 21 years Grown Matured Now the real journey Begins… New beginnings ! #21stmarriageanniversaryrmdjmd #Rmdsaysso '' One more photo below.

LASCOCO TO COLLABORATE WITH UK COUNTERPART ON EXCHANGE TRAINING PROGRAMME The Lagos State Cooperative College (LASCOCO), has revealed that it is about to conclude an arrangement with the foremost international training cooperative institution in the world, the United Kingdom Cooperative College on an exchange training programme. Mr. Akorede Ojomu, Provost, LASCOCO, disclosed this during a working visit by the Special Adviser to the Governor, Parastatals Monitoring Office (PMO), Mr.  Afolabi Ayantayo, to the College recently. Ojomu said that the exchange programme, which had been endorsed by the Ministry of Justice, is at the final stage involving the drafting of a legal working agreement for both parties before the take-off of the programme. According to him, the working agreement with the UK Cooperative College would allow students and staff of Lagos State Cooperative College to undergo exchange training programmes in academics and other development areas that support may be required.

 Nobody Supporting IPOB Can Become Governor in Igboland - Joe Igbokwe  "Anybody supporting a terrorist organization can never ever become a governor in Igbo land.  We will never support such ideology because if eventually he succeeds, the State will become the headquarters of terrorists in Igboland because the person supports and pampers them alot." ~ Joe Igbokwe

 Governor Ortom of Benue Celebrates Driver Who Gave Him Opportunity to Be Bus Conductor, Gifts Him Hilux Van Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom on Monday, celebrated his former boss, Mnenge Mtemave, for making a positive impact in his life when he worked as a conductor. It was gathered that Ortom had worked as a motor conductor to Mtemave, who was a driver at the Gboko Motor Park in the late 1970s, and early 1980s while growing up in Gboko town after dropping out of primary school. More photos below.

A policeman identified as Supol Ayeni has been crushed to death by a patrol van belonging to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) unit of the Ekiti State Police Command. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening along Federal Polytechnic, Ado/Ijan Road. SaharaReporters gathered that RRS operatives who drove recklessly were chasing suspected fraudsters, otherwise known as Yahoo boys when they hit their colleague who was on a motorcycle. It was learnt that Supol Ayeni who was attached to Odo Ado police state died on the spot. One more photo below.

The Federal Government will take appropriate measures to improve access to foreign exchange for importation of raw materials and machines that are not available locally, President Muhammadu Buhari assured the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) Wednesday in Abuja. The President spoke during an advocacy visit of the leadership of MAN, in response to requests on making the manufacturing sector contribute more to the Nigerian economy. The President told the Mansur Ahmed-led executives of MAN that the relevant Ministry would revisit their concerns about the increase in excise duties on the identified products and other tariff-related matters. On the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the President said Nigeria would fast track the process of setting up the Designated Competent Authority that will superintend the administration of Rules of Origin and Commission as well as the automation for issuance of electronic Certificate of Origin. He added that the Federal Government

To further ensure probity and best practice in the mining sector, President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday directed the Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Development Initiative (PAGMI) to provide a six-month progress report on the Solid Minerals Development Fund, designed to capture accruals from investments. At a briefing by the Steering Committee and Management Team of PAGMI at the State House, the President charged the team to scale up operations in the mining sector by ensuring that investments go beyond artisanal and small scale levels. “The PAGMI Management Team should now develop innovative ways to move PAGMI to the next level to ensure the Nigerian mining story goes beyond artisanal and small-scale mining. “I support the Steering Committee’s target of aggregating 3-5 tons of gold over the next 12 months, as this will deliver tremendous fiscal and economic benefits to the nation. The Solid Minerals Development Fund should work with all relevant Government agencies to identify the s

'' I thank Almighty Allah for my speedy recovery from COVID-19. My prayers and deepest respect are for all of you, who prayed, called or texted expressing your concerns for me. May all of our countrymen and women still afflicted with the virus fight this scourge with all their might and get well soon''.

Anambra Governor's Wife, Dr (Mrs) Obiano Visits Nteje Rehab Centre, Community Children's Home, Awka Wife of the Governor of Anambra State and founder of the charity organization, Caring Family Enhancement Initiative, CAFE, has extended the joy of Christmas to Nteje Rehabilitation Centre and Community Children's Home, Awka, in a bid to ensure that those at the two homes also get the sense of the festivity. The governor's wife, had on arrival at the centres, gone round each of the units to ensure that they are functioning optimally and that the inhabitants are well cared for, and also made suggestions for refurbishment where necessary. She was accompanied by her children, Dr Gechy and Master Chukwudifu Obiano, who presented Christmas gifts to the homes. Addressing the people, Dr (Mrs) Obiano said that she was at the homes to do what knows how to do best: always touching the lives of those in need, adding that she finds immense joy in lending a helping hand, especially to

Every human society gets to a point in the history of their life when they take stock of their journey as a people and reconsider the practices they have engaged in overtime, deciding which to drop for a better communal living. Today, marks that all important milestone in the history of Owerre- Ezukala, a community located in Orumba South Local of Government Area of Anambra State haven agreed to do away with one of the most popular discriminatory practices in Igbo culture and tradition that survived the onslaught of Christianity, civilization, colonialism and westernization of African ways of life. Osu Caste System is a modern term that describes the discouragement of social interaction between freeborns of "Ụmụ nwa afọr" with a  group of people called "Osu" or "Ụmụ alụsị"- a people who are dedicated to deities and are considered to be inferior beings. An Osu cannot be given in marriage to a Freeborn, cannot take chieftancy titles or leadership positions i

A man wrote an official letter to his wife,his family members and also copied his wife's family member notifying them that he has married a second wife.  He wrote ''This serves to notify the family members [especially my wife} that I'm intending to bring in a new female family member on the 19th Dec. 2021. She will be received at HB Hotel Holma then thereafter she will immediately assume her duties as my second wife.Her name and other details will be revealed on the reception date. All family members are expected to join hands and cooperate on this matter,or wait for radical sanctions. NB: your options are only limited to acceptance or disassociation with the family. Thank you D. O. Okuto Head of The Family.

NFF Appoints Jose Peseiro As New Super Eagles Head Coach The 61-year-old Portuguese manager, Jose Peseiro who is the Super Eagles new head coach was in charge of the Venezuela national team until August this year, he has also coached sporting Lisbon FC Porto and Al Ahly of Egypt.