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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…

Ayinla Omowura & The Untold Story By Dr. Festus Adedayo

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On May 6, 1980, leader of a Yoruba genre of music called Apala, which had quite a sizeable number of cultic following, was stabbed to death on the head with a beer glass cup in a barroom brawl at Ago Oka, Abeokuta. Ayinla Waidi Omowura, son of Yusuff Gbogbolowo the blacksmith and Wuramontu Morenike, had finally been killed by the scary black club of Death which he had sang sarcastically about in two previous vinyls he did before his death. He died at the Ijaye General Hospital, Abeokuta. The Medical…

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…

Mobilize Nigerians towards Unity, Peace, Aisha Buhari Urges Artists

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Artistes have been called upon to use their talent and popularity in mobilize Nigerians towards unity, peace, tolerance, and productivity. They were also urged to speak against vices that destroy societies like drug abuse, human trafficking, and child abuse. She made the call during the launch of “Sakamakon Chanji”, a song in support of President Muhammadu Buhari by Northern Nigeria Music Artistes, on Wednesday 31st October, 2018 at the Banquet Hall, State House, Abuja. Mrs. Buhari believed that the song is a true compliment to this administration, as it highlights…

CHALLENGES OF WOMEN INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISTS MAINSTREAMED ON DAY 3 @ THE Wits’ AFRICAN INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM CONFERENCE By Omoniyi Ibietan

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This morning, Motunrayo Famuyiwa-Alaka of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism; Juliana Francis of New Telegraph Newspapers; and Pauli Van Wyk of Daily Maverick Scorpio, held participants spellbound at the main auditorium of the Science Stadium at the Wits, in their revealing, candour-laced narratives focused on the global challenging environment in which women have to operate as investigative journalists. Given her biological constitution, the woman journalist faces unfair practices in the workplace – practices that compel her to work harder to justify her competence and retention at the reportorial…

INTERVIEW: Why I met Buhari and what Nollywood needs to improve – Adebayo Salami

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Veteran Nigerian actor and filmmaker, Adebayo Salami, popularly known by his stage name, Oga Bello, recently celebrated his 54th year on stage. The actor who still features prominently in several Yoruba movies has shown no signs of slowing down just yet. The 65-year-old actor welcomed PREMIUM TIMES into his Ikorodu country home where he opened up on his career, family as well as future plans PT: You began acting as far back as 1964 when the profession was yet to be accorded its recognition. Were your parents in support of…

Campaign: We are learning `Shaku Shaku’ dance steps – Osinbajo

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Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday in Abuja, jocularly said he was learning the `Shaku Shaku’ dance steps for campaigns ahead of the 2019 general elections. `Shaku Shaku’ is a popular and contemporary dance style common among young Nigerians. The vice president said that his friend recently polled large number of votes just by dancing. Osinbajo, who was the Chairman and Special Guest of Honour at the `Launch of Five Fascinating Books’ written by Funmilayo Braithwaite, in Abuja on Sunday, said that his friend recently polled large number of votes just…

Google Doodle celebrates Stella Adadevoh’s 62nd posthumous birthday

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Google on Saturday celebrated Stella Adadevoh, the physician whose expertise and heroic efforts helped curb the spread of Ebola in Nigeria in 2014. “Born in Lagos, Nigeria on this day in 1956, Dr Adadevoh descended from a long line of respected scientists and statesmen. “Dr Adadevoh completed her residency at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) and West African College of Physicians and Surgeons before doing a Fellowship in London. “Following her fellowship in Endocrinology at Hammersmith Hospital, she returned to Lagos, where she spent 21 years at the First Consultants…

Nigerian govt to commercialise three national parks — Conservator-General

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The conservator-general of Nigeria National Park Service (NNPS), Ibrahim Goni, has said the federal government is set to commercialise three National Parks to key into the Economy Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) to diversify the economy. Mr Goni made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. The conservator-general, who was recently awarded Fellow of Hospitality and Tourism Management Association of Nigeria (HATMAN) said that the thrust of ERGP was the diversification of the economy from oil and agriculture to tourism. “National…

Barca Boss, PRNigeria Chief Bag Global PR Awards in Barcelona … Nigeria joins League of multiple award winners

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The International Public Relations Association (IPRA) has conferred 2018 Golden World Awards (GWA) on the President of FC Barcelona (colloquially known as Barça), Josep Maria Bartomeu and the founder of PRNigeria media platform, Yushau A. Shuaib. The conferment took place on Friday at a ceremony by IPRA in Barcelona, Spain. The Barca President received IPRA’s President Award for outstanding contribution of Barcelona Foundation to better world understanding through sports. He was honoured for leading the club to put into practice values of teamwork, empathy, and respect while providing places for…