President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has expressed sadness over the death of ace comedian and actor, Moses Olaiya Adejumo, popularly known as Baba Sala. Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, in Abuja, described the late comedian as a prolific artiste who contributed immensely to the development of the nation’s movie industry in particular and arts and culture in general, during his lifetime. Saraki said: “Baba Sala was a legend who through dint of hard work, tenacity and creative inventiveness,…
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Tony Ojobo: The Clinical Brand Oxygenator Exits NCC By Omoniyi Ibietan
The Public Affairs Department (PAD) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has benefited from the superintendence of two great and wonderful men that I know and worked with. The first is Dave Imoko, UgwuAro, avuncular and thoroughbred public servant who retired from NCC some years ago. Imoko’s defining and unique selling power was the rare creative ability to make meaning of and effortlessly live with two contradictions – the essentially anachronistic, often counterproductive and frequently sickening civil service rules, and the dynamic, competitive and strategy-oriented principles of contemporary public relations…
3rd Annual Arise O Nigeria leadership Symposium & Humanitarian Awards Abuja 2018 Holds October
Nigerian youths and Leaders are taking up the responsibility of writing a new narrative for our dear country Nigeria as they consolidate to bridge the knowledge gap at the 3rd Annual Arise O Nigeria leadership Symposium & Humanitarian Awards (Abuja 2018) organized to address issues concerning youths, women and Democratic leadership which is imperative for achieving peace, justice & internal stability in Nigeria. Theme : Strengthening Democratic Governance; A Panacea towards achieving sustainable Economic growth, Peace and Internal stability in Nigeria. Date: Saturday 27th October, 2018 TOPIC 1 *The place…
Gov Tanko Al-Makura Bags 2018 North-Central Governor of the Year Award
The Executive Governor of Nassarawa State, Alhaji Umaru Tanko Al-Makura has been nominated as the Governor of the Year. According to the Coordinator of the award, Cletus Akhimen, the nomination went through a transparent voting system participated by Nigerians especially those who reside in the North-Central part of the country. The North-Central Service Awards was established by COA Media in recognition of good service delivery done by individual and institutions in the North Central Nigeria. The North-Central service Awards is scheduled to hold on 15th November, 2018, at the Yar’adua…
2018 Customer Experience Management Conference holds October
The 2018 edition of the Customer Experience Management Conference will start from 3rd to 4th October,2018 at the Lagos chambers of commerce and industry. According to the Convener,Dr Aliyu Ilias, the theme of the conference is centred around the digital experience,he added that the conference was a platform for CEO’S, Managing directors, Customer service heads, Marketing managers and customer service representative. “customer service is everyone business from the janitor to the Chief executive officers.” Aliyu said. He however stated that the two-day conference would be held during…
CFWRI Launches Book On Widowhood
Stakeholders in the plight of widows will be in Ibadan on Sunday for the Channel for Widow Relief Initiative (CFWRI) public book presentation on how to assist the widows and orphans in Nigeria. The book, written by the Executive Director and Chief Executive of CFWRI, Alhaja Fadhilah Omotunde Balogun, entitled, “Overcoming the Challenges of Widowhood”, would comes up by 1pm at the Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Balogun said the book explores the harrowing experiences of widows and proffers remedies that will bring succour to bereaved women…
Independence Day :HAvis Celebrates Nigeria-Chinese Culture
The vibrant cultural and artistic endowments of Nigeria and China will shape conversations and performances on October 1, 2018 as Heritage Africa Village Square (HAvis) Abuja, mark independence anniversaries of the two respective giants of the African and Asian continents. Nigeria and China share October 1 as their National Day; and this informs the theme of the event: China-Nigeria: Shared Legacy of Culture and Humanity. The event will hold at the sprawling HAvis facilities located at Plot 1633, Cadastral B09, Beside AA Zauro Plaza, Ahmadu Bello Way, Kado, Abuja,…
Arise O Nigeria Presents The 3rd Annual PAN Nigeria Leadership Symposium & Humanitarian Awards (Abuja 2018)
*Venue: Transcorp Hilton, Abuja *Date; Sat Oct, 27th, 2018 *Time: 12pm *KEY NOTE SPEAKER* Prof. Yakubu Mahmood *Topic 1*: The place of Youths in A Striving Economy : Prospects And Challenges. *Speakers/Discussants* 1… Dr. Tunji Asaolu ( Nigeria Chairperson, African Union Commission ) 2… Prince Adegbola John (2019 , Governorship Aspirant, Ogun State) 3.. Barr. Festus Ofume (Delta State Chairman, Youth Democratic Party) *Moderator*.. Dr. Mrs Modupe Ake *Topic 2*: Gender & The right of a girl child In The Threshold of a 21st Century Nigeria. *Speakers/Discussants* 1…H.E Dr.(Mrs) Bola…
25TH ANNIVERSARY: GOV SANI-BELLO FELICITATES EMIR ZAZZAU SULEJA …Says He Is A Dependable Bridge Builder
Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has commended the Emir of Zazzau Suleja, Malam Mohammed Awwal Ibrahim for his immense contributions and support towards ensuring good governance in the three tiers of government in the last 25 years of his reign . The Governor in a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Malam Jibrin Baba Ndace, described the 25 years of the enthronment of the Emir of Suleja as remarkable. He also applauded the royal father for ensuring that law and order prevail in the emirate.…
Linda Ikeji gives birth to baby boy
Popular blogger, Linda Ikeji has given birth to a baby boy on Monday in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States. The elated new mother shared the news of her delivery through her Instagram page on Monday with a post delivery picture. She wrote, “Oh dear Lord, I am a mum. Baby J is here. He was born today 17th September. This is so surreal. “Thank you guys so much for the love through this journey and thanks for all the well wishes. Love you guys!,” she wrote. Ikeji’s…