Wednesday 27 March 2024

Betty Olugbile set for her 50th birthday. By:Fashina Shakiru

 


Lekki Grand Atrium Garden is set to come alive on Friday, March 29, for CEO La-Betis's 50th birthday celebration. Mrs. Betty Kehinde Olugbile, the ever-cheerful wife of Mr. Gbenga Olugbile, a cerebral, super financial expert.


Mrs. Betty Olugbile is a formal senior lecturer at the Federal Polytechnic in Bida, Niger State, where she taught English before sojourning to the United States. 


The organizer and spokesperson for the event, Mrs. Lola Adewumi, said the celebrant’s passion for Christ and godliness is manifesting in her preference to host a superlative praise worship and thanksgiving session as part of the celebrations, among other activities scheduled to add color and glamour to the day.


She added friends plan to visit select orphanages as part of the activities lined up to mark her golden jubilee.


According to her, "What an event to celebrate the goodness of God in the life of a motivational speaker, a dynamic and ebullient personality who has dedicated her life wholly to serving the Lord and society."


"The day promises to be colorful and inspirational, as clergymen, business tycoons, high-profile personalities, friends, and wishers are expected to grace the occasion."

 

"Our alumni in the United States will be in Divine Touch Bible Church 471 Clinton Avenue,

 New Jersey to celebrate with her, and friends here in Nigeria will gather at Lekki to celebrate her too, for the mercy of God upon her and her family," Adewumi stated.

NDCV Condemns Killing Of Soldiers At Okuama, Wants Culprits Prosecuted. Fashina Shakiru.

 

The leader of the Niger Delta Coastline Vanguard, NDCV, Akogun Job Omotuwa, has condemned the killing of military personnel at Okuama Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.


Akogun Job Omotuwa stated this during a press conference in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, saying it is a great national tragedy.


He said: It has become imperative to lend his voice in condemning the event, which was uncalled for and an avoidable loss of lives of Nigerians on the side of the Nigerian military. 


According to him, "There is no gainsaying that the gruesome and unprovoked murder of sixteen officers and men of the Nigerian army consisting of a Lieutenant Colonel, two majors, a captain, and twelve other men of the military by criminals in Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, is one of the worst things to have happened to our gallant soldiers in recent history."


“Let me at this point condole with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian Armed Forces, the families of these fallen heroes, and the good people of Nigeria over the callous and senseless murder of these officers who were said to be on their line of duty at Okuama."


Akogun Job Omotuwa said the group is supporting the military and other security agencies to get to the root cause of the matter and possibly bring the killers to face the law.


He, however, urged the military to remain focused and committed to its mandate of maintaining peace and security in the country.

Wavy The Creator unveils empowering anthem "Start" collaborate with Victoria's secret. Fashina Shakiru.

 

A Nigerian-born US-based raising artist, Jennifer Ejoke Ijeoma (Wavy the Creator), has announced the release of a new empowering anthem "Start" to celebrate resilience of womanhood across the globe.


Wavy The Creator, while making a disclosure in an electronic statement, said the anticipated single 'STAR' anthem in Collaboration with Victoria's secret will be released on March 27th, 2024.


Speaking about the inspiration for "STAR," she explained that it is a song that describes a woman as a strong, beautiful, and confident woman. The song represents every woman who was part of the world tour experience and every woman in the world.


The music serves as an empowerment anthem for self-belief and resilience, affirming that every woman is a celestial force in her own right, Ijeeoma said. 


STAR, the song was collaborated with Victoria's secret debuting as part of the prestigious Victoria’s Secret Tour '23 and produced by Higo Blend's afro melodies, a funk baseline, and post-disco percussion. 


Wavy The Creator is a professional recording artist, photographer, fashion designer, and filmmaker based in Kansas City, USA. She worked as the official photographer for Nigerian hip-hop artist Olumide in 2017.


Recently, she released her debut EP, P.S. Thanks you for waiting, and with her genre-defying sound and captivating vocals, features artists worldwide like CKay, Wurld, Efya, Tay Lwar, and others.

 

Tuesday 26 March 2024

NIPR NATIONAL SPOKESPERSON SUMMIT: CATALYZING CHANGE IN NIGERIAN SOCIETY

 

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) convened its annual National Spokesperson Summit under the theme "Change Narratives, Change Society". The event brought together distinguished leaders, practitioners, and stakeholders in public relations to deliberate on the transformative power of effective communication in shaping Nigeria's narrative and fostering national cohesion.


Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), In her goodwill message asserted that Journalism / public relations stands as one of the greatest professions in the world, as it is the cornerstone of societal interaction.


Reflecting on the summit's theme, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa urged for swift responses to combat the proliferation of fake news, noting, "The lie has suddenly become the truth." She emphasized the need for spokespersons to counter false information with accurate responses, thereby safeguarding the integrity of public discourse.


The NiDCOM Boss proposed a collaborative effort between NiDCOM and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations to establish a bridge of trust with Nigerians in the Diaspora.


In his welcoming address, Dr. Ike Neliaku, President and Chairman of Council of NIPR, underscored the pivotal role of public relations in nation-building, emphasizing that a functional PR framework is indispensable for shaping the narrative that guides Nigeria's trajectory.


Echoing this sentiment, Alh. Mohammed Idris, Honorable Minister of Information and National Orientation and Chief Host of the Summit, emphasized the imperative of transforming Nigeria's landscape through effective communication. He emphasized the need for national cohesiveness and underscored the importance of stability and growth, which can only be achieved through transparent and timely communication.


Alh. Mohammed Idris emphasized the summit's comprehensive approach, stating, "The summit extends beyond networking and growth; it entails collaborating with other PR spokespersons to realize the theme's objective." His emphasis echoed the Institutes overarching goal: to restore trust in public relations by prioritizing timely, honest, and transparent communication.


Prof. Tonnie Eredia, Keynote Speaker, stated that a Spokeperson must be a communicator who communicates honestly, transparently and must expouse trust and buy-in of the citizens for National Development. 


The NIPR National Spokesperson Summit served as a pivotal platform for fostering dialogue, innovation, and collaboration towards advancing the practice of public relations in Nigeria and beyond.


Signed,

Gabriel Odu,

Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit,

NIDCOM.

Top celebrities,, movie enthusiasts, entertainment dons attend 'Reflections' premiere at Silverbird Abuja

 

It was an influx of topnotch investors and practitioners of the Nigerian entertainment sector that attended the premiere of a record breaking thriller titled 'Reflections'.


The block buster movie was premiered on Saturday, the 16th of March at the highly octane Silverbird Cinemas. From the stable of Deep End Entertainment, 'Reflections' is a true life story reflecting the life of a man in his fifties facing his life's ultimate accountability. He has a split personality that chastise him for his numerous atrocities in his last hours as he reflected on his alter egos and past evil deeds, that are haunt him into self condemnation. 'Reflections' is full of suspense, a super thriller, an enthralling block buster well conceptualized and thoroughly directed for optimum excitement and dynamically creative entertainment stakeholders such as Paul Obazele, prominent Nollywood stars like Kelly Ogbeide the lead actress in the movie and also Nollywood veteran Iyobosa Legema including the director of 'Reflections' Osaretin Festus Isibor. The event was also graced by top comedians like Pikolo, Youngest Oldman and Fidel Castro among others. Senator Ned Nwoko who sent a representative, APC Deputy National Treasurer Hon. Omorede Osifo were also in attendance. 


'Reflections' was first premiered on the 30th of December 2023 at the Deep End Cinemas Benin City, at the Vivas Cinemas Saturday feb 24th this year before hitting the Silverbird's  Cinemas last  Saturday. The successful premiere of 'Reflections' is a testimony to the long years of research on innovatively creative movie production of the director Osaretin Festus Isibor and and Deep End Entertainment. Quite a lot of energy, creativity and innovation were unleashed on the production of 'Reflections' and it's a movie that is very well set to emerge as market leader, and indomitable chart topper and an epic.

Deep End Entertainment premieres  Block buster "Reflection"




REFLECTION is about a man in his mid fifties facing his ultimate accountability in his darkest mind. His split personalities would taunt and chastise him for his atrocities in his last hours as he mirrors himself against his alter ego. All his bad deeds would hunt him to self condemnation.  It's a crazy movie, full of suspense and it's also a thriller. 


On the concept of the Movie, the director  Mr. Osaretin Festus Isibor said “ I just thought about a crazy idea one cool evening and remembered this  guy Paul Obazele whom I've worked with before and every time he takes Coca Cola Coke,  he gets high and he can behave certain ways and I  said to myself I’m gonna write a script that will depict this guy's character. So, I grabbed my iPad immediately. I sat up all night and wrote the script, Reflections and I am glad I did and it turned out to be a really interesting movie”.


The film recently hit the Cinemas as many fans who watched the most thrilling film gave kudos to all the actors and actress that took a role in the film, Particularly the Actors and actress that took a duo role.


One of the eye witness that Graced the Premiere of “Reflection” said a lot of energy and Ability were pushed into making the film a Blockbuster, therefore describing the work as International standard and the one that will stand the test of time. 


Osaretin Festus Isibor who is the founder of Deep End Group of Companies has mostly and heavily delved into the Nigerian entertainment and hospitality industries. He is the CEO Deep End Farms, Deep End Studios, Deep End Records, Deep End Cinemas, Deep End Hotels, Deep End Fun House, Deep End Haunted House,  Deep End Villa Obagie. 

Osaretin Festus Isibor is a devoted businessman who is so much passionate about people's happiness and that is why he invested majorly in the fun value chain. He is a film producer, a music expert and an overall entertainment guru.

FrieslandCampina-led Value4Dairy Project to Boost Milk Production in Oyo, Osun, Abuja

The dairy sector in Nigeria is about to undergo a transformative journey with the inauguration of the latest Value4Dairy Consortium project. Held at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan, Oyo State, on March 19, 2024, this event signals a significant leap forward for Nigeria's dairy industry.

 

Co-funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, this project represents a substantial investment in Nigeria's dairy sector. It aims to boost small-scale milk production and promote sustainability across three dairy zones in Oyo, Osun, and Abuja. The inauguration ceremony brought together government officials, industry leaders, farmers, and key stakeholders to celebrate this groundbreaking initiative.

 

These self-sustaining dairy zones will not only facilitate milk aggregation but also provide essential resources and training to enhance productivity sustainably. Led by FrieslandCampina WAMCO, the Consortium will leverage cutting-edge advancements in feed, breeding, and sustainable farming practices to uplift local farmers and drive economic prosperity across the sector. Through strategic interventions, the Consortium aims to empower 10,000 pastoralists and smallholders initially, with plans for expansion to include 40,000 milk producers in subsequent years.

 

The project's impact transcends mere dairy production, encompassing broader societal benefits such as improved food security, heightened nutrition, and reduced conflicts between herders and farmers. Embracing a gender-intentional approach, the programme also includes dedicated initiatives to empower women and foster inclusive growth.

 

At the Inauguration Ceremony, Mrs. Winnie Lai-Solarin, Director of Animal Husbandry Services at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, delivered a compelling address on behalf of the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari. In her speech, Mrs. Lai-Solarin emphasized the profound significance of the Value4Dairy Consortium project in Nigeria's agricultural landscape.

 

Highlighting the project's potential to enhance food security and uplift rural communities, Mrs. Lai-Solarin commended FrieslandCampina WAMCO for its dedication to driving progress within the Dairy Value Chain. She underscored the company's commitment to implementing impactful programs aimed at accelerating development and fostering sustainability in the sector.

 

Mr. Roger Adou, Managing Director of FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We are immensely proud to embark on this transformative journey, expanding our dairy development footprints in Nigeria. Through collaborative efforts and innovative strategies with our Value4Dairy partners, we are unwavering in our commitment to driving economic prosperity and empowering communities nationwide."

 

Launched in April 2021, the Value4Dairy Consortium is a collaboration of four strategic partners with expertise in various agri-related value chains: FrieslandCampina WAMCO (a subsidiary of FrieslandCampina and Nigeria’s leading dairy company); URUS (a global leader in artificial insemination, genetics, and herd management systems), Barenbrug (a leading grass and forage seed company), and Agrifirm (a global company that operates in the animal nutrition and crop farming business). 


Through various initiatives, including the Value4Dairy Consortium and the Center for Nigeria Dutch Dairy Development (CNDDD), as well as partnerships with academic institutions, FrieslandCampina WAMCO is actively engaged in shaping the future of dairy development in Nigeria.

 

AARE ADETOLA EMMANUELKING ADVOCATES FOR CONSOLIDATION BEFORE TRANSFORMATION AS LAGOS REDAN CHAIRMANSHIP ASPIRANT PAID COURTESY VISIT

 

Aare Adetola Emmanuel-King, The Executive Chairman Adron Homes, advocates for Consolidation first before Transformation as he declares his support for Dr Segun Oshundairo, The Aspiring REDAN Chairman For Lagos Chapter(Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria) 

He stated his full fledged support during an exclusive interview with the REDAN  Chairman Aspirant, Dr Segun Oshundairo, the CEO of Arcview Investment Limited. During the Aspirant’s visit, Aare Adetola admonished him on steps to take to ensure that his tenure birth policies that would revolutionize the Real Estate Industry. He urged the Aspirant to embark on Intense Media publicity and collaborative advocacy efforts to influence government policies and decisions affecting the Real Estate Industry. 


During this Meeting, The Aspirant talked about his Manifesto which he would implement once he emerges the Chairman. He declared the following Intentions: 

- Create a Developers Mortgage Plan. With this, he would be collaborating with the government to create a plan that would ensure that developers can buy affordable estate from the government which would facilitate their ability to create reasonable and affordable houses for the masses. 

- Establish an Advisory Board for REDAN. He stated that he would create an Advisory Committee that would consist of 7 stakeholders to advise and train members of the group every quarter on the right policies and procedures to implement. 

- Open up lands in rural Areas and convert  them to Mega cities. He revealed his intention to collaborate with the government in order to open up lands in Ofada, Papalantoro and environs as well as create affordable real estate in such areas.

- Rebrand and Publicize REDAN: The Aspirant stated that under his tenure, REDAN would have a new look, which would include a new logo, better policies as well as increased visibility .


Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, In addition to advising the Aspiring Chairman on Strategic Media Publicity for REDAN, also implored him to pay attention to increasing the number of members in the group as well as present comprehensive strategies poised to shape the future landscape of real estate in the country. 


He Admonished and stated that “There can’t  be a greater Lagos without REDAN” He further advised the Aspirant on the need for a Universal market price of Landed Properties for Real Estate Developers in Lagos State when purchasing from the government. Also, this would foster and aid the creation of affordable housing for the good people of Lagos State and Nigerians at large.


The interview session concluded on a positive note in which Dr Segun Oshundairo expressed his enthusiasm and appreciation for the collaboration between REDAN and the CEO of Adron Homes. The Interview Session laid the foundation for future partnership opportunities aimed at driving positive change within the real estate industry. Dr Segun reiterated that once elected, he would set up a board of trustees that would consist of veterans and real estate pillars to serve as an advisory board for the pressure group.

Betty Olugbile set for her 50th birthday. By:Fashina Shakiru

  Lekki Grand Atrium Garden is set to come alive on Friday, March 29, for CEO La-Betis's 50th birthday celebration. Mrs. Betty Kehinde O...