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Gov Sani Bello receives final Master Plan of Gurara Waterfalls,says implementation start soon

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Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has expressed hope that the development of Gurara waterfalls into a world class Tourism, Agricultural, Educational and Cultural resort will commence early next year.   Governor Sani Bello stated this when he was presented with the final master plan of Gurara waterfalls by the lead Consultant, Archative Architects, Elise Van Gass Viviers, at the Governor’s Lodge, Minna. The Governor who commended the efforts of the Architects expressed satisfaction with the work done pointed out that the major attractions of a resort have been captured…

Olori Temitope Bags Transparency Africa Award, dedicates honour to Ooni of Ife

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Wife of the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, Olori Temitope Ogunwusi was on Wednesday conferred with the prestigious Transparency Africa award, for her numerous community development and capacity building activities. Addressing the happy crowd during the Investiture ceremony at the Ile-Oodua Palace of Ile-Ife, on Ambassador Goriola Mosobalaje, described the Ooni’s queen as an epitome of genuine African motherhood with a heart of gold.   “This is beyond mere award, it is an unquantifiable honour done to an honourable royal personality for exemplary lifestyle, philanthropic gesture…

DG NPC, Akor coronated as Omachi Atta Igala

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.     The Director General, National Productivity Center NPC, Dr Kashim Akor has been coronated as Omachi Atta Igala’ in Kogi state.   In an elaborate ceremony held at the palace of Atta Igala’ pavilion in Idah on Thursday attracted people from all walks of life that came to honor the top notcher of NPC.   The paramount ruler of igala kingdom, HRM Atta Igala’, Mathew Alaji Opaluwa Oguche Akpa 11 honored Dr Akor along with 20 other prominent kogites, that had contributed positively both to the…

Nigeria Service Awards & Lecture 2nd Edition holds Thursday 24th Nov,.

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All is set for the 2022 Prestigious Nigeria Service Awards and Lecture, which is slated for Thursday, November 24th at the National Press Centre, Radio House, Adjacent ICC, Area 11, Garki, Abuja. This year’s edition is the 2nd in the series of this event. According to the Executive Director, COA Media Group; Amb. Cletus Akhimien in a statement made available at a press briefing in view of the forthcoming glamorous event, he said that the Nigeria Service Awards and Lecture was constituted to recognize and appreciate deserving individuals, corporate entities…

Gov Sani Bello,Eminent Personalities launch book in honour of Rtd Col Sani Bello

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Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has called on Nigerians to dedicate their lives to humanitarian services.   The Governor disclosed this at a dinner and book launch in honour of his father the former Governor of Kano State, Col. Sani Bello as part of activities marking his 80th birthday celebration, held at the International Conference Center, Abuja.   He said that the former Governor of Kano state did not only instil discipline in his biological children but in all who crossed his part. According to the Governor, the encomium…

NPC DG to be coronated as Otunba Gbeluniyi of Ilaro Yewa Land,Nov 27

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.       The Director General, National Productivity Center NPC, Dr Kashim Akor will be coronated as Otunba Gbeluniyi of llaro, Yewa land on Sunday, November 27.2022.   An invitation released by the organising committee of the program stated that the new date of Sunday , November 27, 2022 was ratified and approved by Alaiyeluwa Oba (Dr) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu ilaro and paramount ruler of Yewa land.   The occasion is expected to hold at Ilaro pavilion at 10am .   Dr Akor will be…

Ooni empowers over 300 fashion designers

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Arole Oduduwa and Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has empowered more than 300 fashion designers in Ile-Ife and some communities around the ancient city as part of his 11-point agenda set up for the throne to assist the less privileged. Speaking at the graduation ceremony Programme of Ojaja Fashion Training Institute, on Tuesday, at his ancient Ile-Oodua Palace in Ile-Ife, Ooni Ogunwusi expressed his heartfelt joy the success of the initiative over the past five years. He lauded Olori Temitope Ogunwusi for being the facilitator via…

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…

GANI CULTURAL FESTIVAL: Niger SSG harps on sustaining cultural values as tool for promoting peace

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The Secretary to the Niger State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has said that sustaining cultural values remained a vital tool for promoting peace, unity and social harmony in society. Ahmed Matane disclosed this at the 2022 Wawa Annual Gani Cultural Festival held at the Palace of Dodo in Wawa, Borgu Local Government Area of the State. The SSG who spoke through the Director of Finance, SSG’s Office, Alhaji Abdullahi Wasagi disclosed that no society can achieve meaningful development in the absence of unity, security and peaceful co-existence, hence the…

Osun tops others at 2022 Annual NYSC Cultural Festival

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The NYSC Osun State contingent emerged as the overall winner in dance competition at the 2022 NYSC Annual Cultural Festival held in Abuja.   Edo and Katsina States also came second and third in the same category. Meanwhile in Drama category, FCT contingents emerged first, while Kano and Yobe Corps Members came second and third.   Also in Comedy, Abia, Oyo and Katsina contingents clinched the first, second and third positions respectfully.   In his address while declaring the Cultural Festival closed, the Minister for Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai…