DOLLY PARTON RETURNS TO PUBLIC EYE TO CELEBRATE OPENING DAY AT DOLLYWOOD . (PHOTO).

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 Dolly Parton returns to public eye to celebrate opening day at Dollywood     Dolly Parton made her first public appearance in months to celebrate the opening day of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday. The country music icon reflected on the past year, a year after the death of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, saying she is “doing good” and has been working to rebuild herself spiritually, emotionally, and physically after grieving and dealing with health issues that kept her from touring. Joined on stage by Dollywood president Eugene Naughton, Parton brought her trademark humor to the crowd, joking about rumors of a new husband while reaffirming her devotion to Dean. She also shared updates on her ongoing projects, including a new Broadway musical and her Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville. Parton previewed the park’s 41st season, highlighting the upcoming NightFlight Expedition ride, a new “Run Dollywood” race weekend, an updated ...

ABSTAIN FROM DRUG ABUSE- GOC URGE SOLDIERS AND FAMILIES.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.




ABSTAIN FROM DRUG ABUSE- GOC URGE SOLDIERS AND FAMILIES


The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Nigerian Army Major General OC Ajunwa has urged soldiers and their family members to totally abstain from the abuse of drugs, describing it as "an ugly trend capable of destroying their lives." General Ajunwa made this call during a sensitization lecture on substance/drug abuse organized for soldiers and their family members held at the Command Day Secondary School Auditorium, Ikeja on  27 May 23.


The GOC represented by Commander Division Equipment Support, Colonel Emmanuel Omoba, while giving  his remarks at the sensitization lecture said the event was designed to create awareness on the increasing incidences of drug abuse amongst soldiers and most especially their family members as well as its effects within barracks community.


Gen Ajunwa emphasised that abuse of drugs amongst military personnel and their family members has eaten very deep which if not urgently addressed head long, could lead to a serious catastrophe. He Advised the participants to be careful in making decisions as such could make or mar their future 


He further encouraged parents to put in more efforts in their parental responsibilities, ensuring a good upbringing for their children by keeping close watch on them, saying, it takes a collective approach to curbing this ugly trend.


Delivering a lecture at the seminar, Dr Odigie-Akpataka pointed out that depression, despair, feeling of hopelessness, and other stress inducing factors are not enough reasons to indulge in drug abuse which according to her exposes victims to mental and health risks.  "If any of you is struggling with something, go to the MRS and seek for help and learn to cut your coat according to your cloth." She advised.


The workshop witnessed a huge turnout of soldiers and their families from units within 81 Division Area of Responsibility.


Highlights of the seminar were the presentation of sovenirs and group photographs.

More photos below. 










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