Monday, August 29, 2016
Sokoto to administer malaria drugs to 1.8m kids
Speaking in Isa LGA of the state during the flag off, Tambuwal said “government has adopted many strategies in solving the menace of malaria and other health related diseases such as capacity building for the health personnel, provision of health care facilities and provision of essential drugs among others.”
While urging local government councils to give maximum support and cooperation to the programme, the governor commended development partners for their contributions as well as appreciated the efforts of Sultanate Council for the social mobilization of the programme.
The Commissioner of Health, Dr. Balarabe Shehu Kakale, said the Ministry, in collaboration with Malaria Consortium, Ministry for Local Government and State Primary Health Care Development Agency, had trained health personnel to handle the exercise of attending to children of 3- 59 months of age. He disclosed that the exercise would target 1.8 million people.
Team Adobe set to represent Nigeria in South Africa after winning 2016 Unilever Nigeria’s Ideatrophy Competition
Friday August 26, 2016, was another great opportunity for Nigerian
undergraduates to showcase unique creativity and great initiative during
the grand finale of Unilever Nigeria’s annual IdeaTrophy Undergraduate
National Business competition.
Now in its 5th edition, the boot camp for the competition opened in Lagos on the 23rd of August, where contestants were exposed to the wonderful world of Unilever, and were assigned mentors who are seasoned business professionals, to guide them in the development and delivery of their presentations. They also took part in personal development and team building sessions, and had the opportunity to meet and interact with Unilever top executives. It wasn’t all work, as the contestants also enjoyed fun activities like talent shows, aerobics and games.
Out of thousands of entries from various Nigerian universities in this year’s edition, six teams made it to the grand finale. The teams were tasked with the responsibility of developing creative ideas to market Unilever’s leading brand, Close Up.
After a keenly contested competition, Team Adobe from University of Ibadan was crowned winner of the 2016 Unilever Nigeria Ideatrophy competition. The winning team couldn’t contain their joy as the announcement was made. Each member of the team was presented with an Iphone 6s, while the team will also represent Nigeria at the Africa rounds in South Africa, and then proceed to next year’s Unilever Global Future Leader’s League competition in the United Kingdom.
Here are the pictures from the competition...
Now in its 5th edition, the boot camp for the competition opened in Lagos on the 23rd of August, where contestants were exposed to the wonderful world of Unilever, and were assigned mentors who are seasoned business professionals, to guide them in the development and delivery of their presentations. They also took part in personal development and team building sessions, and had the opportunity to meet and interact with Unilever top executives. It wasn’t all work, as the contestants also enjoyed fun activities like talent shows, aerobics and games.
Out of thousands of entries from various Nigerian universities in this year’s edition, six teams made it to the grand finale. The teams were tasked with the responsibility of developing creative ideas to market Unilever’s leading brand, Close Up.
After a keenly contested competition, Team Adobe from University of Ibadan was crowned winner of the 2016 Unilever Nigeria Ideatrophy competition. The winning team couldn’t contain their joy as the announcement was made. Each member of the team was presented with an Iphone 6s, while the team will also represent Nigeria at the Africa rounds in South Africa, and then proceed to next year’s Unilever Global Future Leader’s League competition in the United Kingdom.
Here are the pictures from the competition...
Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande simulate oral sex act during VMA peformance (photos)
The duo performed their reggae infused Side By Side live at the event and in the final moments of their jaw dropping performance, both Nicki and Ariana pushed down the heads of the dancers towards their genital region much to cheers from the crowd. More photos and the video after the cut.
Biography of an awaiting young talented gospel rapper.....Xtain Praiz
A young, talented and focused gospel rapper, Christian Abi, also known as, Xtian Praiz, has not ceased to capture audiences with his stage sprightliness, vocal dynamism and new millennial style of Christian hip hop.
Born on May, 30th, 1996 in the Lagos state, South-Western region of Nigeria.
Xtian Praiz, an indigene of Abia State based his gospel songs messages on Hope and Grace.
He has his first Singles "Saved by grace" off his forth coming EpAlbum (Unashamed Story) featuring Benin Republic best "Charlz" produced by award winning Deuce_Ace Studio.
The song, Saved by Grace expresses freedom from law, lust, addictions and other immoral activities not spiritual.
Xtian Praiz, also expresses this through the inspiring message in his rap.
You can anticipate more Songs from his Unashamed Story.
Posted by Kayce Moses
Posted by Kayce Moses
Police Press Release: Foiled armed robbery attack/death of six notorious armed robbers in Rivers State
In a swift response, the Ahoada Division led by the DPO immediately
mobilized to the scene and the armed robbers on sighting the Police
Patrol Van, opened fire on the Police. While an 18 Seater Bus heading
from Benin to Port Harcourt was under attack, the driver lost control
and the car somersaulted, while 3 persons were feared dead. The rest
passengers were rescued. In the ensuing gun battle, the police over
powered the armed robbers, six of the armed robbers were fatally
wounded and died on their way to the hospital.
The robbers are the notorious gang of armed robbers/kidnappers who have
been terrorizing the East/West Road. The leader of the gang is one
General Igbudu, who is suspected to be responsible for all the killings
in Ahoada community and the kidnapping of fourteen (14) passengers
from Omoku to Port Harcourt, three weeks ago and had earlier been
declared wanted by the Police. Items recovered from the late robbers
include:
1. Four Ak 47 Riffles with S/Nos. 56-3453611, 1979 CH 01020, 56-2614653 KO 358312.
2. Thirty rounds of 7.62mm Ammunition.
3. One Tokarev Pistol S/No. 96301517 with one Round of 9.mm Ammunition.
4. One Brownie Pistol No. F.A 5293
5. Two Military Face Caps.
The injured accident victims are receiving treatment in the hospital.
Investigation has been ordered. The Ahoada community is agog as they
celebrate the end of an orgy of violence in their area. They are happier
for it. As the community will now know peace.
The Commissioner of Police Rivers State, CP Francis Mobolaji Odesanya,
wishes to assure the good people of the state to go about their lawful
businesses as there is no cause for alarm. The Police is on top of our
game and promises to even do better when the synergy between the Police
and the public is made more robust. Urging the public to have
confidence in the police and always share information with the Police.
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
RIVERS STATE COMMAND
PORT HARCOURT
Photographer TY Bello returns to music, releases new single
After a brief hiatus, Singer and Photographer Toyin
Sokefun-Bello, better known as TY Bello, is making a return back to
music. She's released a new single titled Land Of Promise (It is well). A
comforting song with a sound that resonates across humanity itself.
In her own words, she writes.
"I finished writing this song on my travel to the destroyed parts of Northern Nigeria. I saw first hand what it means to lose hope and how powerful and necessary hope is in moving forward. This song put hope on my lips and I hope it fires up the same in the heart of everyone that listens". Listen to the song after the cut...
Singer and actress Ashionye Raccah and husband celebrates 7th wedding anniversary
"Happy 7th anniversary to us. It's been 16 years together, 16 years of love & friendship,of being man & wife, of good & bad, ups & downs, fights & make-ups. The greatest part is the miracles we made, our kids #Bam and #LilMissOch. Let's do this again in another lifetime @carlraccah. Happy anniversary to #Wolf and #MissAsh #MrAndMrsRaccah #7YearsStrong" - More photos after the cut.
Riot at Kuje Prison, Abuja
Meet Shafa'atu Yahaya Yusuf, the first female to attend post-secondary school education in Iyatawa, Katsina State
She obtained her National Certificate of Education (NCE) in 2014 in Science with Mathematics as her major course. As the best student in her class she got automatic employment to teach at the school she attended in Iyatawa community, Rimi Local Government of Katsina State.
"I was the first daughter of my community to attend post-secondary education at the NCE level." She proudly said.She teach mathematics and provides voluntary support in teaching Chemistry, Biology and Physics to the 5 girls she influenced from her community who are pursuing their studies at higher level.
Source: UNICEF Nigeria
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