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The highly anticipated Miss Ibadan Beauty Pageant & Awards organized by Aderonke Omo Dairo Foundation has announced their dynamic duo of hosts: Prince Phelar and Adejoke Ewa Ede Yooba. The theme of event this year is “Believe in you… surviving sexual Assault and Rape”. The Event is billed to take place on the 3rd of August, 2024, at Sophia Event Place, Joke Plaza, beside Trans Amusement Park, Bodija, Ibadan. Prince Phelar is a renowned event host and master of ceremonies, with over 10 years of experience. He has hosted numerous high-profile events, including weddings, corporate events, and product launches. His…

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has issued a stark warning to the Nigerian government, cautioning against an imminent collapse of the nation due to escalating economic hardship, poverty, and insecurity. In a strongly worded statement read by Comrade Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, at a press conference, the CNG urged President Tinubu to reassess his economic team and adopt a more humane approach to address the suffering of Nigerians. “The suffering of Nigerians is palpable across every stratum,” the CNG stated. “The current economic indices and data from the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics paint an ugly picture of our reality, with…

The AI & the Content, Marketing & Communications Revolution in Africa Summit is set to take place on July 26, 2024, at The Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos by 11 AM. This groundbreaking event hosted by AI Africa in collaboration with Global Tech Africa will bring together industry leaders, marketing technology experts, and innovative content creators to explore the transformative power of AI in marketing, communications, and content creation across the African continent. The summit will feature insightful panel discussions including “The Future of Customer Engagement: AI Applications in Marketing,” which will delve into how AI reshapes customer engagement strategies…

The ‘Giant in you’ campaign of the FirstBank has again confirmed the common expression that ‘apple doesn’t fall far from the tree’ given the history of the financial brand and its legendary relevance to the growth of enterprises, within and outside Nigeria.  In its usual creative conjecture, 13O-year-old FirstBank, has hit the airwaves and other media outlets with various visuals to articulate its new campaign ‘The Giant in You’.Breaking down the central message, ‘there is a giant in you’ the campaign stylishly reminds the bank customer that ‘FirstBank Puts You First so you can’ before giving the match order, ‘Live…

Bigi Carbonated Soft Drink, produced by Rite Foods Limited, celebrates Chima Udoye from Anambra State as the Nigerian Idol Season 9 champion! Chima won after a nail-biting finale against talented finalists Lammy and Chioma on July 14th, 2024. Bigi’s involvement in Nigerian Idol Season 9 went beyond being a sponsor. From the very beginning, Bigi brought refreshing excitement to the show. Fans were treated to a surprise at the Ikeja City Mall (ICM) with a dynamic Flash Mob, setting the tone for a season filled with energy. The top 10 contestants were welcomed with a special touch as Bigi surprised…

By Adeyemi Obadimu Veron The Ministry of Environment, led by the dynamic and hardworking Bar Tokunbo Whahab, has been crowned the Best Ministry in Lagos at the prestigious Eko Mi Awards. The award ceremony, organized by Bestman Nze-jumbo, celebrates excellence and innovation in various sectors within the Lagos state government. Representing Tokunbo Whahab at the event, Mr. Kola Dada, Managing Partner of Solid Rock, and Akanni Ola Balogun, popularly known as AOB, expressed their gratitude to the organizers for recognizing the ministry’s dedication and commitment to environmental sustainability and conservation efforts. Under the leadership of Tokunbo Whahab, the Ministry of…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Thursday said southern states have decided to promote inter-state and inter-region trade to foster food security and sufficiency. The governor also disclosed that Ogun State has decided to establish Farmers’ Markets across the state to ensure food security. He spoke when he received in audience the newly constituted Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB), led by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Ayorinde Olabomi. Governor Abiodun, who is the chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF), said that Southern States have no reason not to promote trade among themselves with…

Executive Secretary of the National Institute of Cultural Orientation (NICO), Otunba Abiodun Ajiboye has been conferred with a merit award on cultural orientation. Presenting the award to the cultural icon in his office in Abuja on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the Editor of High Celebrity Squard Magazine and organizers of HiCESRA Award, Mr. Quadri Olowolagba described Otunba Ajiboye as a versatile technocrat who is not just knowledgeable in the field of culture but other areas of endeavour. According to him, the award is in recognition of Ajiboye’s contribution towards re-orientating Nigerians on the need to return to our cultural values…

The chairman/CEO Adron Group, Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, has extended warm felicitations to Her Excellency, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, the First Lady of Ogun State, on the occasion of her 58th birthday. In his congratulatory message, Aare EmmanuelKing lauded Mrs. Abiodun’s unwavering dedication to the welfare of women and children in Ogun State, highlighting her numerous philanthropic activities and her pivotal role in community development. He commended her compassionate efforts in advocating for the rights and welfare of the less privileged, which have significantly impacted the lives of many. “Your Excellency, your exemplary life and steadfast dedication to the betterment of Ogun…

TECNO, a leading innovative technology brand, has partnered with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Nigeria to support the implementation of the Nigeria Learning Passport, a digital learning platform. Too many children remain out of school today, and many more are not learning. In Nigeria, the challenges in the field of education are particularly acute. To improve the quality of education for children and adolescents, the Federal Ministry of Education and UNICEF launched the innovative Nigeria Learning Passport programme in 2022. This initiative forms part of UNICEF’s broader global educational strategy, the Learning Passport, established in 2018. The platform…