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EDI FESTIVAL: Ooni seeks more women participation in Governance as Ife remembers Moremi

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The Arole Oduduwa and Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has sought the increased inclusion of more women in leadership positions across the country.   Ooni Ogunwusi who doubled as Co-Chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), made the call at his ancient Ile- Oodua Palace in Ile-Ife on Monday, while celebrating the annual Edi Festival. EDI Festival is an annual ritual in Ile-ife done in acknowledgment of the heroic life and sacrifice of Moremi Ajasoro, an Ife woman who helped to secure the land…

BREAKING!!! Nomination for 2nd Nigeria Service Awards Opens August 27th

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COA Media has finally announced date for commencement of nominations for the much anticipated 2022 Nigeria Service Awards. The prestigious Nigerian Service Award (NSA) recognizes individuals and groups whose works have positively impacted communities across Nigeria in various fields of endeavour while inspiring empathetic leadership and greater transformations. The Award serves as a platform to recognize and celebrate talents, icons, captains of industries, technocrats and those making Nigeria proud in various endeavors. This is to awaken patriotism and spur Nigerians to do more in terms of service to humanity and…

Okowa, NSCDC Boss, Aduda, Ahmed Isah, others for Excellence Award in Abuja

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The Management and Organizing Committee of the annual TopFlyers Magazine International Award have concluded plans to honour deserving Nigerians who have stood out in their chosen careers and impacted lives positively.   The award, which is held annually by TopFlyers Magazine International, is designed to honour TopFlyers and use their stories to motivate African youths to see the virtues of hard work and determination as norms.   Addressing newsmen on Friday in Abuja, the Publisher of the Magazine and Organizer of the award ceremony, Mr Musa Yahaya, said TopFlyers Magazine…

Gov Sani Bello bags Man Of The Year Award 2022 … says local government autonomy reduces pressure on states

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Niger State Governor,Abubakar Sani Bello has been honored with the award of “Man of the year” 2022. Accepting the Award, Governor Sani Bello expressed joy for the honor done to him and appreciated the organizers of the event as well as those that nominated him for finding him worthy and deserving of the award. He observed that, based on his experience, Democracy is difficult but very important as it guarantees peace, fairness, and equity if the process is observed and implemented properly. The Governor advocated the need to allow local…

Face of Epic Africa Queen distributes food items to Patients, calls for more Awareness on Sickle Cell Anaemia

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The winner of Face of Epic Africa Beauty Pageant 2021, Ms Rafat Isah has called for increase in the awareness campaign and health talks in the fight against sickle cell anemia for intending couples.   She also asked both government and private organisations to redouble their efforts in tackling and improving the health status of patients living with the disease.   She disclosed this at the weekend during a visit to Uke General hospital in Nasarawa State.where she distributed food items to the patients.   She said her visit to…

African Presidents ,Hichilema, Museveni,Others make PALESH Abuja 2022 honours List

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Zambian President His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema and his Ugandan Counterpart, Yoweri Museveni are among the four Heads of State in Africa nominated for the 8th Pan African Peace Leadership Summit and Honors (PALESH) slated for August this year in Abuja, Nigeria. Others are their Excellencies President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya and President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). President Hichilema has been nominated for the award honor as Humanitarian ICON of Peace for his pragmatic leadership and creation of peace and unity in Zambia following his victory in the August…

New Awards to NCC, Danbatta Underscore Significance of Telecom Contribution to GDP

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On a note that signals a momentous year for the Commission, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has already put two awards in its kitty, as it receives The REGULATOR OF THE YEAR Award for 2021. Its Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO), Prof. Umar Danbatta, also received the PUBLIC OFFICIAL OF THE DECADE Award. The combined awards, issued on the heels of a public lecture, titled, Public Sector Financing: The Oil Revenue, Challenges, Solutions and Prospects, eloquently expressed the significance of telecom sector’s contribution to Nigeria’s economy. Noteworthy…

BREAKING : Deputy Speaker, Ahmed Idris Wase emerges Plateau Man of The Year

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The Deputy Speaker, Federal House of Representatives, Hon.Ahmed Idris Wase has emerged the Plateau Man of the Year, 2021. Hon. Ahmed who is representing Wase Federal Constituency in the Green Chamber,won the 2021 annual prestigious Plateau Man of the Year Award for his contribution to Human Capital Development especially in Education, Agricultural Sector, Infrastructure, Empowerment, Community Developmental Programs and Legislative Visibility amongst many others. The Plateau Man of the Year Awards was instituted seven years ago to honour individuals and organisations who have impacted lives positively through their chosen careers…

Mentor Coach ,Olayode Abdulrasaq bags National Public Service Award 2021

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By Fatima Abubakar,Abuja Olayode AbdulRasaq Oluwole,an Owode-Yewa Ogun state born Abuja based Mentor Coach/Family Counselor, and On Air Personality(AOP) was on Thursday 28th October, 2021 honoured at 2021 NATIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDS & SUMMIT held in Abuja. Olayode who was among other distinguished Nigerians honoured at the event, bagged the Public Service Ambassador Award,and also conferred with Honourary Doctorate Degree In Leadership And Good Governance. Olayode Abdulrasaq popularly known as Philosopher King commended the organizers of the award, he said the award will spur him to do more. ” I…

NYSC DG bags Sun Award for Public Service

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The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim has again received another accolade to his already long list of honours as he was presented the Sun Awards 2020 for Public Service by the Publishers of The Sun Newspapers at a grand ceremony held in Lagos on Saturday. In a short video aired before the Award presentation, Management of the SUN Newspapers said General Ibrahim was considered for the award because of the unprecedented changes he has brought to the National Youth Service Corps as the 18th Chief…