Category: Events & Lifestyle

Ogbomoso Sons ,Daughters Celebrate Ajilete Carnival In Grand Style

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Thursday, the 26th of December gave the sons and daughters of the Ogbomoso another opportunity to come together once more for the celebration of their annual Ajilete Carnival. The sons and daughters of the land defied the harmattan to mark their presence once again this year.   The carnival which is always slated for the end of the year didn’t leave young, old and personalities out. The event is one of the major events that allows the general public to see culture, arts and entertainment to the fullness. This year’s…

Political bigwigs,Business men storm Kano for Senate President’s son wedding

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The bigwigs in Nigeria’s politics, top brass in government and captains of industry converged on the ancient city of Kano on Friday for the Wedding Fatiah of the first son of Distinguished Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, the President of the Senate and his bride Amani. Amani is the daughter of a business man, Alhaji Bala Umar, ,a Kano indigene. The marriage ceremony began on Wednesday with the bridal shower or Kamu in Hausa, followed by a dinner on Thursday. Both events held at Meena Event Centre in Kano. The climax…

Hon Benjamin Kalu Bags Humanitarian Service Award

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The Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs , Hon Benjamin O. Kalu, was on Thursday honoured with “Humanitarian Service Award” by the creative industry group in Abuja.   The award was representedin recognition of his contributions towards empowering the youths, the downtrodden and the common man. The group’s Executives led by Felix Duke, Emeka Osai, Chico Ejiro, Ngozi Nwosu and others while presenting the award,said they went round to find out who has done well and who fights for the common man and the downtrodden. But that in…

COA Media Calls for Nomination Voting for the 5th Plateau Man of The Awards

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The organizers of Plateau Man of the Year Awards ,COA Media has announced date for the nomination and voting for the 5th edition of the awards. Plateau Man of the Year Awards it is centrally boardered on appreciating diversity and critically analyzing issue of enduring significance. It is geared at recognizing and celebrating distinctive individuals and institutions that are contributing to the advancement of Plateau, and are making impact across the State and Nigeria. The Awards also serves as a platform to recognize and celebrate talents, icons, captain of industries,…

Deputy House Speaker, Beni Lar, Dino Melaye, Tallen, Others Bag 2019 North-Central Service Awards

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The Deputy Speaker, Federal House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Ahmed Idris (Maje), Senator Dino Melaye, Member Representing Langtang North/Langtang South in the house of Representatives, Hon Beni Butmak Lar and Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline K. Tallen were among the awardees honoured at 2019 North-Central Service Awards held in Abuja, on Thursday.     The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Ahmed Idris emerged North-Central Man of the Year while Sen. Dino Melaye was honoured with award of Outstanding Political Personality of the Year, as…

Ogbomoso Indigenes Host Sunday Dare,Others In Abuja

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Abuja based sons and daughters of Ogbomoso, Oyo state under the umbrella a social-cultural Association,Egbe Ogbomoso Ajisegiri, Abuja branch gathered yesterday Friday evening to honour one of their sons, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare. The civic reception held in Abuja had in attendance Minister of Information and culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed,top government officials,politicians,Captains of Industries,Sons and daughters of Ogbomoso in and outside Abuja. Egbe Ogbomoso Ajisegiri is a social cultural organization of the Ogbomoso’s indigenes. The event however, was graced by the crème de la crème of Ogbomoso’s indigenes residing…

Dino Melaye Emerges 2019 North-Central Outstanding Political Personality of the Year

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The Senator Representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the Nigeria Sanate , Sen.Dino Melaye has been nominated for the Outstanding Political Personality of the Year by the organizers of North-Central Service Awards. Dino Melaye was nominated through a transparent voting system participated by Nigerians especially those who reside in the North-Central states of Nigeria. The North-Central service Awards is initiated by COA Media to honour individuals, groups and institutions whose outstanding selfless service and contributions are helping to change the socio-economic landscape of North-Central states and Nigeria. Date: Thursday 21st,…

Lawan Greets ThisDay Publisher, Obaigbena At 60

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Senate President, Ahmad Lawan on Sunday congratulated Mr Nduka Obaigbena, the publisher of Thisday newspapers and President of Newspaper Proprietors of Nigeria (NPAN) on the occasion of his 60th birthday anniversary. Senate President in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mohammed Isa, noted the contributions of Obaigbena in uplifting the profession of journalism in the country. He said it was significant that in spite of the challenges confronting the media industry which saw to the collapse of many newspapers, Thisday has continued to rise to enviable height. “This…

COA Media Group Opens Nomination For 2019 North-Central Service Award … As its Unveils 2019 North Central Economic & Investment Summit Agenda

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COA Media, organisers of The Plateau Awards, Plateau Leadership Summit and Face of Plateau has opened nomination for the 2nd Edition of the North-Central Service Award 2019.   The nomination will commence on 15th August and end 10th September, 2019. COA Media group at a press conference held in Abuja said the 2019 North-Central Awards will also feature maiden edition of North-Central Economic Development & Investment Summit. According to Executive Director of COA Media, Amb. Cletus Akhimien the Economic Summit will bring together Entrepreneurs, Captains of Industries, Business Moguls and…

Amb. Jonathan Daniel Bags Doctorate Degree

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ISMT University, Benin Republic has honoured Amb. Jonathan Daniel Ojadah with a Doctor of Science in Entrepreneurship, Women and Youth Development.   Amb. Jonathan Ojadah Daniel is the President and Founder, A Nigerian NGO, Arise O Nigeria ,established for the empowerment and advocacy of vulnerable youths, women, Promoting Peace and Governance in Nigeria. Arise O Nigeria is endorsed by the United Nations, Africa. Union and the International Human Rights and Peace Commission. The Management of ISMT University,Benin Republic honoured Amb. Jonathan Ojadah Daniel with the Doctor of Science in recognition…