Briskila Dalung, wife of the Minister of Youth and
Sports, Solomon Dalung, has died, the minister said in a statement.
She
died in the early hours of Sunday after a brief illness.
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Tuesday 31 January 2017
EDO STATE: ETSAKO FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY BYE ELECTION (PHOTOS)
Edo
State Deputy Governor, Philip Shuaibu votes in the rescheduled Etsako Federal Constituency
Election held on Saturday
Electorates during the election which held on Saturday ...
PHOTOS BY KINGSLEY
UCHEGBU
Monday 30 January 2017
IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY SIGNS MOU WITH NOLLYWOOD
Igbinedion
University, Okada signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen’s
Nollywood Project 101 for the establishment of a Film Institute.
From left - DVC IUO, Professor
Charity Emaviwe, Nollywood star, Rex, VC IUO, Professor Eghosa Osaghae, a guest
from Lagos, Nollywood actor- Kanayo O. Kanayo, Registrar, IUO, Mr. Edwin Okoro,
a U.S based movie promoter and the University’s Bursar – Nosa Edogiawerie
The Partnership is aimed at harnessing the experience of some established Nollywood stars to impact on upcoming stars and other interested individuals in Edo State and beyond.
Kingsley Uchegbu (Journalist) with Kanayo O.
Kanayo after the signing of the MoU
OBASEKI SEEKS JAPANESE CO-OPERATION ON TRAINING FOR EDO YOUTHS
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State is seeking the cooperation of
the Japanese government in training the youths in the state on vocational and
technological training. This he said is part of his strategic plan to empower
the people.
To facilitate this, the State Governor held discussions with Gaku
Sato, the First Secretary Economic Development Cooperation of the Embassy of
Japan at the Abuja Liaison Office of Edo State on Thursday.
Briefing newsmen after a session with the Japanese official,
Governor Obaseki said his key strategy was the empowerment of youths and
building capacity of the people, adding that one of the things currently in
progress in collaboration with the Japanese government is to improve the
Technical Colleges and other training facilities in the state.
According to Obaseki, “this is part of why we approached the
Japanese Embassy under the various bilateral agreements we have in revamping
the technical schools”, he said.
Speaking further on attracting Japanese investment in the state,
the Governor said, “As you know, Japan has also a lot of experience in growing
rice, and we have a large rice belt in the state and we have looked at cooperating
with them.
“This weekend in Benin, we have over 70 investors in Agriculture
who would be meeting with me. We are talking very direct with them and asking
them of off taking our agricultural products, in addition to getting the right
seeds, rice farming practices so that we could engage our youths properly”
Obaseki informed.
On advancing investment in the Transport sector, he said, “Edo is
a Transport hub, and as I discussed with the Ambassador, there are lots of
Japanese companies investing in Transportation and automobile and we would be
exploring that opportunity in areas of manufacturing” the Governor notes.
According to the governor, “We are also intensifying efforts in
the areas of Solid Minerals, as we have 200 mining licenses under the solid
minerals while we are working out details on how to collaborate with the
Ministry of solid minerals, so that some of our raw materials could be used in
producing ceramics”.
In his submission, Gaku Sato, said “We are already talking to
Japanese business people about Edo state. For most of them, Nigeria is Lagos,
but we are working hard to ensure they focus attention on other states as we
are already discussing on areas of investment with the governor”.
He said, “I am also discussing with our Japanese investors to pay
attention to Edo State on areas of cooperation in training the youths and we
have already set out modalities for this cooperation. Japanese companies who
are into electrical appliances would also come in.
“After this session with the governor, we would have seminar to
invite Japanese Companies and experts from Edo states to exchange ideas and get
Japanese businessmen to be enlightened about Edo” the diplomat added.
REPORT BY KINGSLEY UCHEGBU
Thursday 12 January 2017
CELEBRATING A TEAM MEMBER - 'DAMILOLA
Today,
we celebrate the birth of one of our contributors, Oluwadamilola Mary Fatokun.
We
do appreciate your contributions. You have helped to ensure that quality
content is made available to our readers.
Saturday 7 January 2017
NEW LEADERSHIP IN RCCG
It is no longer news that at the RCCG Annual Ministers Thanksgiving this morning, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, announced his retirement as the Overseer of RCCG in Nigeria.
This is sequel to the new legal requirements set up by the Financial Regulations Council, guiding all registered churches, mosques, CSOs. They now have a maximum period of twenty years to lead their organizations. In retirement, they are not permitted to hand over to their families.
RCCG NIGERIA is now to be headed by Pastor Joseph Obayemi, as Pastor Funsho Odesola will serve as the new Church Secretary while Pastor Joseph Adeyokunu, is the new Church Treasurer.
Friday 6 January 2017
NYSC MADE OUR PATHS CROSS, SAYS NINE25 BRIDE WHO TIED NUPTIAL KNOTS WITH LOVER 4 YEARS LATER
Yes! December 10, 2016 went down well; with amazing unforgettable
memories from every stage of #TY16.
Congratulations once again to the beautiful bride - Temitope Bankole and her handsome groom Adeyemi
Olanrewaju Ayoade.
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January through to December … He
kept us
Nurtured us
Protected us
Provided for us
Not forsaking us
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