Music Africa Awake presents Nigeria Reggae Festival

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Music Africa Awake, the number one music promotion outfit in Africa has concluded plans to host first ever reggae festival in Nigeria.

Speaking to a team of journalist in Lagos recently, the Founder of Music Africa Awake, Mr. Emeka Ojukwu said the festival will be a gathering of reggae artist from all over the globe.

Venue will be Alex Ekumeme Square, while the seminar for the festival is expected to hold at Nnamdi Azikikwe Auditorium Hall all in Anambra State.

After the Festival a party will also be held at the Las Vegas Nightclub via New World Lounge.

Ojukwu stated that the group is partnering with PIMAN, CUSON, Nigerian Art and Culture, among others

“The reggae festival we are putting together, we want to use it to explain to Nigerian youths to say no to crime and to embrace music, arts and to tell Nigerian youths to shun substance abuse and by explaining what substance abuse can do to them,” Ojukwu said.

Lagos House of Assembly congratulates Tinubu

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The Lagos State House of Assembly has said the state is lucky to have a populist leader in the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Bola Tinubu.

In a statement issued on Thursday by Mr. Tunde Braimoh, Chairman, House Committee on Information, Publicity, Strategy and Security. “The Speaker, Rt-Honourable Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, Honourable Members, management and staff of the Lagos State House of Assembly felicitate with our Leader, father, mentor and tutor; the trailblazer and pathfinder Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the auspicious occasion of his birthday.

We are indeed lucky and happy as Lagosians to have an icon and enigma of Asiwaju’s caliber as our progenitor, who as the architect of modern Lagos, laid the structures for the new beginning.

“The ideological tenets of welfarism , populism , egalitarianism and progressivism which Asiwaju not only professes but religiously practices are getting further entrenched and accepted in the political curricula of Nigeria .

“His approach of politics without bitterness, objectivity and analysis of issues without extraneous considerations of class, creed, race or religion has endeared him to not a few Nigerians,” he said.

Braimoh prayed God to advance him further in wisdom, health, wealth, ability and agility to do more for the nation.

“As Asiwaju renews his resolve to invest more in people, may God the Almighty renew His grace and blessings for him,” he said.

Easter crusade will end political, economic anxiety – The Chosen

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The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries as assured the public that the upcoming Easter crusade would end the era of political, economic and social anxiety in the country.

In a press release by Pastor Louis Chidi, Director of Public Relations of the church, the annual two-day power packed Easter programme titled God’s Covenant of Peace and Blessing

will hold on Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1, 2018 at The Chosen Revival Ground along Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Lagos.

Pastor Louis said “No participant will go home empty handed because God Almighty has seen the hopelessness they are subjected to and therefore has scheduled the crusade to shower peace and blessing of unspeakable joy to them. Era of political, economic and social anxiety will end after this power parked crusade and the nation will be great again.”

He also added that the special programme is divinely inspired to help bring to mind the significant of Easter which symbolizes the victory of Jesus Christ over death and which by extension is the victory over hopelessness and misery.

“It is at Easter that we are reminded of how God sent His son to die as a sacrifice for all our sins in order to rescue us from the impending destruction that has been earmarked for us as a result of the sin of Adam and Eve. Thus, by His death and resurrection, the covenant of peace and blessing which mankind originally had with God at creation was restored. Christ thus became the great sacrifice,” Louis said.   

The nation is therefore advised to use the opportunity avail by the occasion of this year’s Easter to promote peace and love in the country, as this is the only way we can acknowledge and appreciate what Jesus has done for humanity. And truly if there is any time we need peace more than before in this country, it is now.

Through prayers during the programme which would be interdenominational, the Holy Spirit would deal with all the challenges of humanity and consequently evoke the covenant of peace and blessing upon the participants.

According to the release, “the General Overseer Pastor Lazarus Muoka is inviting all to come and witness the demonstration of God’s power that will bring a lasting peace to the country. He is calling on everybody irrespective of his/her religious preference to avail him/herself of this opportunity to meet with the God of the Chosen that specializes in instilling peace and joy in our lives and country.”

It’s time to rescue Nigeria, build a strong nation - Secondus

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With the next general elections fast approaching, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Nigerians to embrace the renewed effort toward rebuilding the nation.

This was in order to tackle the menace of insecurity, economic hardship and other challenges Nigerians are experiencing under the present All Progressives Congress (APC) government.

In a press release made available to Newworldnewsng, the National Chairman of the Party, Uche Secondus, during the PDP National discourse held on Monday in Abuja under the theme ‘Nation Building: Resetting the Agenda,’ called on Nigerians to rescue the nation by voting in a transparent government that will serve the people’s interest.

He said: “As PDP, we are evolving from who we were to who we ought to be. A principled party of avowed democrats who are committed to building a strong nation whether we are in government or opposition. We are a party that has been through various challenges, ups and downs, good and bad, failure and success, promotion and demotion and yet we are still standing.

“We are a party that despite our differences possesses a strong unity of purpose. We are a party that has lost and won; celebrated and mourned. We spot talent and nurture them and our track record speaks eloquently for us. Our appeal is universal regardless of ethnicity, creed or religion.”

He however said the Party could not do it alone but rather wants Nigerians to concert their efforts to ‘Rescue Nigeria.’ He charged responsible and responsive citizens to: Register to vote, hold elected leaders accountable, seek only candidates that will deliver, vote by voting right and support the ‘Rescue Nigeria’ initiative in its entirety. 

Okorocha allocates land for Chosen Crown University

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Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha has allocated a parcel of land for the building of Chosen Crown University in his state.

According to information from The Chosen Media Online, the university would enhance growth of education in the state.

During a visit to the Government House in Owerri on Friday, where certificate of allocation of the land was issued to the Church, the Governor welcomed Pastor Muoka and his church council members, thanking the church for bringing to the state the university which he said would go a long way in bringing education, development and employment to the state.

On his part, Muoka commended the Governor for his efforts in reviving and strengthening education in the state.

He stated that the contribution of The Chosen Movement in siting the university in the state would enhance growth of education in Imo State.

World Health Day: Oral B offers free dental service to Iyana Ipaja Residents

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From left: Omolola Adenuga, Corporate Communication Manager, P&G;Temitope Adisa, Assistant Brand Manager, Oral B;Tolulope Pogoson, Brand Manager Oral B and Roqeeb Ariwoola, Brand Operations Manager, P&G, at a free dental health care exercise organized by Oral B, at Iyana Ipaja Lagos, in commemoration of the World Oral Health Day (WOHD), yesterday, Tuesday, March 20, 2018.

Oral-B, the oral-care brand of Procter & Gamble, has taken its Mobile Dental Clinic (MDC) to residents of Iyana Ipaja Lagos to commemorate this year’s World Oral Health Day (WOHD).

The event, which held on Tuesday, is in line with Oral B’s goal to promote good oral hygiene among Nigerians.

The World Oral Health Day is celebrated every year, March 20, to bring to the fore the benefits of a healthy mouth and to promote worldwide awareness of oral health and the importance to both old and young. This year’s theme “Say ahh; Think Mouth, Think Health’ aims at drawing attention to the fact that a healthy mouth is crucial to maintaining overall health and quality of life.

Speaking at the event, Tolulope Pogoson, Brand Manager Oral B stated: “Healthy teeth and gums are fundamental to overall health and well-being of all; because we understand this, we are committed to making Nigerians fully aware of the benefits of having good oral hygiene.”  

She added, “Oral-B is dedicated to improving the oral health of all Nigerians through our programs, most especially our mobile dental clinic. We are pleased that Nigerian consumers trust Oral-B when it comes to the dental health of their families. At Procter & Gamble it is our purpose to improve the lives of consumers with our brands and programs like the Mobile Dental Clinic Program which is specifically designed to provide free oral care education and dental health checks to Nigerians in a bid to achieve significantly healthier lives starting from oral care”

The Oral-B brand is a worldwide leader in both toothpaste and tooth brushing market; working closely with the dental professionals to deliver high-quality products. The Mobile Dental Clinic (MDC) program provides free dental consultation and care to over 2 million Nigerians annually.

Oral-B Pro-Health Toothpaste was developed by dentists and is proven to prevent eight most common oral health problems, which include tooth holes, bad breath, gum problems, tooth sensitivity, stains, bacteria deposits, tartar, and enamel erosion.

Woman conceives 23 years after first child

After 23 years of waiting, endurance, scavenging for fruit of the womb and ceaseless prayers, Elizabeth Dena was finally blessed with a beautiful girl and he shared her experience with SUCCESS DAMIAN:

Operating a restaurant at Moyosore Shopping Plaza, Bolade, Oshodi in Lagos, the calm-looking fair skinned Elizabeth Dena from Benue State, a Tiv by tribe does not appear stressed up as one looking for a child. His first child, now 23, has completed his university education and is working.

She said her inability to have a child for a very long time was not as a result of any family planning, but God’s design. She said:

“All this while I always visit Air Force Base Hospital for medical check-up; they checked me and ran a lot of tests, but found nothing wrong, Later  I started taking herbal medicine, still nothing. I just stayed and prayed to God. The only thing I always did was that I went to church every Tuesday at Saint John’s Catholic Church in Mafoluku.

However, 2016 December, when I went to church, I knelt down and prayed and I asked God, if my womb is still open, give me a child of my own.

When the pregnancy entered I did not know. It has entered five months before I knew I was pregnant.

Elizabeth said her husband did not disturb him for one day, “We were only praying to God and God answered our prayer. Now, he is very happy, very very happy.”

Born in September, 2017, Blessing, the baby girl is now six months old and the mother said she wouldn’t mind if God gives her another child.

On her advice to people that are in situation of barrenness, she said, for women that has not born, you should believe in God, there is nothing like God. In my own case I prayed and God answered my prayer. They should pray to God with their heart and God will hear them. I did not give money to pastor, I did not jump from one church to another, but I got my miracle in the Catholic Church.”

Elizabeth further stated that “It was God that kept the child because at first it came as infection and a nurse charged me N28, 000 to flush it out. After doing the flushing, my condition worsened, I resorted to herbs, that one nearly killed me

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“One morning I was outside my shop and I was sweating profusely, and one of my nurse friends was passing and saw me, she stopped and asked me what happened. I told her and she said Elizabeth, don’t you know you are pregnant? But I dismissed it as a common joke. Another day she was passing and still saw me in a very bad condition, and she said I should come inside and she brought out a syringe and took my blood.

“In the evening she came back and produced a laboratory result that said I was five months pregnant.

“From there we went to Air Force Base and while I lied down for medical examination, the child came out from the back and entered the womb and started kicking.

“The child hid at the back of the womb all this time I did flushing and taking all manners of herbs. If not it would have been washed away. Thank God.”

Obiano sacks 18 Commissioners

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Willie Obiano, the Anambra State Governor, has sacked the 18 commissioners in his cabinet.

Also affected in the mass purge were political appointees in ministries, departments and agencies.

The letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, made available to the media ordered the affected officers to hand over to permanent secretaries of their respective ministries, departments and agencies or to the most senior civil servants in the absence of permanent secretaries.

Also the memo directed the affected appointees to hand over any project/vehicles in their possession to the office of the Secretary to the State Government on or before Friday, 16th March, 2018.

”His Excellency, Chief (Dr.) Willie Obiano, Governor of Anambra State, has directed that all political appointees and non-civil servants, heads of MDAs in the state submit their hand over notes/reports on or before Friday, 16th March, 2018 to the Permanent Secretary of their respective MDAs, or to the most senior civil servant there in the absence of a Permanent Secretary.

“All SSAs/SAs are to submit their handover notes/reports to the Permanent Secretary, Office of the SSG.

“A copy of the handover note/report must be submitted to the Secretary to the State Government on or before Friday, 16th March, 2018.

“Further to the above, political appointees and non-civil servants, heads of MDAs and SSAs/SAs under reference, are to also hand over any government project/utility vehicles in their custody to the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Secretary to the State Government on or before Friday, 16th March 2018.

Recalled that Governor Willie Obiano will start his second term on 17th of March.