Recently, Ifeoma Anieze-Corona turned 50. To mark the milestone, she drew friends, family and well wishers to a night of fun at The Civic Centre, Lagos to celebrate. Guests included former Governor of Oyo State, Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, Ras Kimono, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Dayo Adeneye, Ms Ibiba Don-Pedro, members of the Italian community, among others.
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Yuguda celebrates Sallah with kinsmen
Bauchi State Governor Isa Yuguda celebrated Eid-el-Kabir with his kinsmen in Yuguda for the first time decades after his parents left the quiet farming community.
The village is 25 minutes drive from Bauchi, the state capital, and four minutes drive from Tudun-Gambo Junction, off the Yankari Games Reserve road in Alkaleri Local Government Area.
It is located on a flat fertile farming land good for rearing domestic animals and producing cereals. The village has a population of about 2,000, including petty traders.
Besides a newly built Cottage Hospital, with state-of-the-art medical facilities and a Doctors’ Quarters, which has not been inaugurated, Yuguda has a primary school and a few hand-pump boreholes.
The governor, dressed in white babariga, was accompanied to the village by his immediate family, some security operatives and drivers.
He gave “Sallah kolanut” to his guests, among who were nomadic Fulani, who were seeing him for the first time.
Addressing his kinsmen in fluent Fufulde (Fulani language), Yuguda, who has barely seven months to complete his eight-year tenure, said his administration was committed to developing rural areas and giving every resident a sense of belonging.
He said: “If rural areas develop, the economic potential of rural people will be greatly enhanced. Urban migration will be minimal and life expectancy of the people will increase.”
The governor promised to link Yuguda to Juwara, Kundak, Bununu and Bauchi by road, adding: “The remaining part of my tenure will be used to empower the people and provide social facilities for you as part of your social rights, for it is your right to enjoy the dividends of democracy, having voted for people of your choice. My administration will do its best to make life better for you, so that you too will feel the positive impact of democracy.”
Yuguda urged them to remain peace loving and accommodate visitors.
Two rams were slaughtered after the Raka’at prayers, led by the village’s Chief Imam, Mallam Ahmadu Shehu.
Shehu urged the people to be tolerant, forgiving, prayerful and show love to one another.
Yuguda inspected the Cottage Hospital and treated the villagers to a sumptuous meal.
The Village Head, Mallam Hamza Musa, thanked the governor for celebrating with them, saying: “We will tell the story to even our unborn children.”
Musa said Yuguda’s actions showed that he was humble.
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Church celebrates at 40
Foursquare Gospel Church Golden district headquarters will begin a five-day revival conference to mark its 40th anniversary.
Other activities lined up for the celebration include messages, breakthrough ministration and all-night prayers on October 12.
A fund-raising service for the N40m permanent site of the church located at Remilekun Street, Ketu, Lagos will also take place.
The chairman of the anniversary, Deacon Ade Adebusuyi, noted that the church, which started in 1974 has crystallised into 19 branches and become the zonal headquarters.
He said a book titled the living seed is also being written to celebrate the milestone.
The senior pastor, Rev. Elkanah Oluwagbesan and others will minister at the occasion.
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Thermocool celebrates 40 years of business
For any firm to succeed in Nigeria, its products must emcompass convenience, Managing Director of Thermocool, Mr. Panos Katsis, has said.
He said in the past 40 years, Thermocool managers have recognised the need of its consumers and attended to them.
To mark its 40 anniversary, the brand rewarded its loyal consumers with prizes in the Thermocool Moments Two campaign.
“When we started out in Nigeria in 1974, we knew there were potential in the Nigerian market. We recognse the need and the desire of Nigerians to enjoy life; run their businesses and personal chores with relative ease. As an innovative company, we sought to fulfill these needs by providing world class products that were technology relevant in that era and even surpassing it,” Panos said.
He continued: “We are glad to have been able to satisfy our dear customers in Nigeria in the past 40 years. It has been a journey of success and mutual benefits nurtured by our values as an innovative company and our understanding of the demand of our esteemed customers.”
“Thermocool recognises Nigeria’s penchant for good quality household items; hence we have designed our products to meet these standards. I am sure our consumers in Nigeria appreciate these products; that is why we are still here and we hope to be here for a longer time, satisfying our consumers. For Thermocool, it is not all about producing quality product but improving the quality of life and life style of Nigerians.
“Thermocool believes that the home is where the heart is – whether working to provide clean clothes, well-cooked meals or having just a calm, organised environment. For us, the convenience of our consumers and their family takes priority. That is why we offer reliable support in terms of prompt after sales services and long term warranties enough to put the minds of our consumers at rest while they use our products,” Panos added.
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Ekiti community celebrates new yam festival
Ahun community in Efon Local Government Area of Ekiti State has marked this year’s Odun Ijesu (New Yam Festival), bringing together sons and daughters of the town.
The event, which held at the palace of Alahun (Chief) of Ahun in Efon, marked the traditional cleansing of the new yam to sanctify it for consumption.
The monarch of the town, Oba Jacob Adelowo, said: “Until after celebrations this night, no Ahun indigenes wherever they are can ever eat yam and oil”
He urged the state government to consider making Oke Ahun community one of the tourist attractions in the state, such as the Ojubo Oodua and Olutokin shrine.
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Church celebrates at two
Members of Saint John The Evangelist Anglican Church Akowonjo Lagos will celebrate the second anniversary of the church today.
The anniversary will also witness the dedication and naming of the church.
The Lord Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West Anglican Communion, the Rt Reverend James Odedeji, will perform the laying of hands on candidates from the Idimu Archdeaconry during the confirmation service.
The Vicar, Venerable, Ebenezer Adewole, according to a statement, will also present the newly formed five societies in the church to the Lord Bishop for inauguration.
The societies are: the Young Men Christian Association (YMCA), the Young Women Christian Association (YWCA), Apostles of Peace (AoP), Fountain of Hope (FoH) and The Busy Bees (BB).
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College celebrates
The Lagos Anglican Bible College (LABICO) will hold its 16th Graduation Ceremony on August 7 at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral (AVMCC), GRA, Ikeja, at 10am.
LABICO, whose Governing Council is being chaired by Prince Duro Oyinlola, was established by the Resolution of the First Session of the 27th Synod of the Diocese of Lagos on May 6, 1997 to hold Convocation for the awards of Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Biblical Studies of the College to its graduates.
Its Rector, Ven. (Dr.) B.O. Okunnuga, said arrangements had been perfected to make the celebration memorable.
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Ideye celebrates fourth wedding anniversary
Dynamo Kiev striker Brown Ideye, who is yet to resume pre – season training at his Ukrainian club after picking up an infectious disease while on vacation, celebrated his fourth wedding anniversary this week.
The delighted Nigeria international splashed photographs of the occasion, which was held in one of the choice hotels in Port Harcourt, on his official Instagram page.
Brown Ideye’s beautiful wife has two sons for him – BJ and Andrew.
If there is no last minute change, the attacker is expected to return to Ukraine today, three days before the start of the Ukrainian Cup winners’ training camp, writes the official website fcdynamo.kiev.ua.
The 25 – year – old has represented the capital team non stop for the past three years.
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Rivers celebrates debate trophy
It was double honour for Rivers State at the Nigeria Centenary Inter-Secondary Schools Debate Competition as its debate team won one of the trophies while the Education Commissioner, Dame Alice Lawrence got an award.
The Rivers team finished third after Benue and the Air Force debate teams in the competition, which was organised by the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to commemorate the 100 years anniversary of the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates by Lord Fredrick Lugard in 1914 to form Nigeria.
Mrs Lawrence-Nemi was honoured with the “Centenary Co-Curricular Education Award in Southsouth Geo-Political Zone” at the finals of the competition for her noble contribution for the promotion of pro-curricular activities.
The Nigeria Centenary Celebration Committee partnered with the President’s Schools Debate Nigeria (PSDN) to organise the competition held in Abuja.
Twelve states from the six geo-political zones participated in the four-day debate programme. Four students represented Team Rivers in the competition. They include, Faith Konya from Government Girls Secondary School, Oromenike Port Harcourt; Joyce Nwanochi, Amanda Shalom Noel-Job; and the lead Speaker Amansi Tito Precious – both from Ambassador Nne Furo Kurubo Model Secondary School, Ebubu, Eleme.
The topics debated during the competition included: More knocks than kudos should be given to Nigeria media for their roles in the past 100 years; This house should abolish school uniform in Nigeria schools; This house should scrap Post UTME screening Examination; and This house should make law-making a part time job in Nigeria.
Speaking on his experience, Amansi said the competition really exposed the participants positively as it gave them an opportunity to meet their peers from other states. He thanked the Rivers State government for giving them the best of training for the competition.
Another Team member, Faith, who was one of the best speakers in the competition, said Team Rivers was able to stand out during the programme because of the frequent trainings they got. She also thanked her team mates for assisting her throughout the programme.
The National Coordinator, President’s Schools Debate, Elder Dare Oritu said the Centenary Committee included the competition to give pupils across the nation the opportunity to participate in the centenary celebration.
Oritu also commended all the participating teams that graced the competition and congratulated those that won laurels for their various states.
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Vitafoam celebrates World Sleeping Day
The Chief Executive Officer of Vitafoam Nigeria Plc, Mr. Joel Ajiga, has said the introduction of new products by the company is part of the strategic plan to expand its operations and boost its shareholders’ wealth.
Ajiga, who spoke with reporters at a media conference to mark “Vitafoam Nigeria Plc’s 2014 World Sleep Day,” said as a corporate firm, the company had an obligation to leverage on its technology to make products that would prevent burden of sleep, sleep disorder and alleviate pains.
According to him, a healthy society is a pre-condition for socio-political and economic growth, adding that this year’s World Sleep Day slogan, “Restful Sleep, Easy Breathing, Healthy Body,” was targeted at promoting a culture of good sleep.
He said Vitafoam had introduced a range of products which were already in the market, including memory bed topper, memory pillow, spring firm and galaxy.
“People with lumber disc problem will benefit from a firm mattress and sufferers of spinal strenosis need slightly softer mattress to have a restful sleep from a choice of these new mattresses. For those who want the exquisite comfort of softness and orthopaedic attributes of Galaxy, we have a bi-load product called Vita Twill Mattress” Ajiga added.