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  • Giving meaningful lives to Children

    Instead of the conventional Children’s day, spent crowding around in amusement parks, the Leadership Clinic, an arm of Matadors International celebrated Children’s day on Saturday, the 27th of May 2017 in grand style, at Heritage Homes Orphanage in a day laced with so much display of love and generous affection, combined with laughter.

    The Leadership clinic in persons of Opadele Abayomi Emmanuel, Miss Toluwalope Oyinloye and Oluwaseye Oni, the coordinators for their Lagos arm organized an Orphanage donation project, urging the general public to support children and grant them the desired the means to a sustainable future.

    Speaking to our correspondent at the 45, Faramobi Ajike Street residence of Heritage Homes Orphanage, Anthony Village, an over enthusiastic Abayomi said:

    “The leadership clinic seeks to raise a new breed of leaders and that is why we are here at this Orphanage to tell them they are amazing and could do much better with their lives and also introduce the Leadership Clinic to them as the newest and purest breed of the next generation of Leaders.”

    It can be recalled that the Leadership Clinic made a public call to the general public few weeks ago, urging the general public to come show some love to children in the Orphanage as well as put a smile on their faces. This call was well responded to, as a small group of people came around to donate kiddies items for the children housed in the Orphanage, where the age ranged from some months to seven years old.

    The programme which commenced at 10:00 a.m stretched for two hours, as the organizers had begun to coordinate the children with the help of Uncle Sunday, a microbiology student who just felt the need to volunteer at the event. The donation project commenced with recitals of the national anthem, after which renditions of poems and songs went on and on.

    Mrs Ikwuagwu, the supervisor on duty, who had been working at Heritage Homes for the lengthy duration of five years, gave a short description about the inception of the project and spoke of its 15-year existence.

    “The dream started in 2002 with Eme. O. Akenzua, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo and Mrs Funmi Juwah and we got our first child by 2004,” she recounted. “We believe that children are God’s heritage and we believe in giving meaningful lives to destitute children in need, as well as offering assistance in the areas of reconciliation and adoption where necessary.”

    She further stressed their policy, stating that they were not interested in discrimination of any sort and have since reconciled 43 children back to their families, while also sponsoring some children with health problems to India and other places where their health issues could be well attended to.

    The donor project finally came to an end with the cut of a cake and remarkable smiles on the faces for the Organizers of the Leadership Clinic. Oluwaseye Oni, who caught up with our correspondent was eager to note that the Orphanage Donor Project was a social project from the Leadership Clinic which was used to organizing youth gatherings from state to state, all over the Federation, designed to shape mindsets of young professionals on National issues.

    Seye also went further to intimate our correspondent of the international youth day coming in a few months’ time.

    “This orphanage donor project is part of the social projects geared towards our next generation of leaders- the children and teenagers in this case. We also have youth gatherings and we would like to use this medium to inform the general public of our next event which is in commemoration of the international youth day, scheduled for August 12, 2017. The target audience which is geared towards the youths is expected to reset the mindset of the youths on what leadership is, and that is why it is termed a clinic,” the eloquent Seye added.

  • Education not same as schooling – Bez

    Education not same as schooling – Bez

    Speaking as a panellist at fifth season of Live Your Dreams Africa, Emmanuel Bez Idakula, also known as Bez has tried to clear the air on the disparity between the thin line separating Education from schooling.

    The event which held on May 20, 2017 at Lekki Phase 1, was designed by Bankole Williams, the Convener to enable young people to live their dreams intentionally by listening to well-established personalities from all works of life tell their success stories.

    Bez who was in the first panel session moderated by Anita Isedeh (Omalicha), an on-air personality with Rhythm 93.7 FM was interviewed alongside Elite Model Look Boss, Elohor Aisien, as they spoke on the challenges they faced whilst in their separate industries, and achievements gathered along the way.

    Bez Idakula who relived the experiences leading to his musical success revealed that he began his music career at 9, learning how to play the guitar during his formative years before graduating from Covenant University with a degree in Information and Communications Technology which he never liked.

    However, “I created a niche for myself. When you have a niche for yourself, you become a monopoly,” Bez admitted whilst conversing with Isedeh, the on-air personality goddess.

    In responding to a question from the over a thousand participants at the event, whether a University degree was instrumental to his success, Bez Idakula stated: “Education and schooling are two different things. What you are looking for is knowledge. What is, therefore, important is seeking knowledge and applying it,” he corroborated.

  • Drinking superior to eating – Adeboye

    Drinking superior to eating – Adeboye

    General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has stated that drinking is superior to eating at the new auditorium campgrounds of the church located at Simawa near Asese Village in Ogun state.

    He made this statement at a Communion service which held yesterday, Thursday, March 2nd, 2017, as part of the week-long activities slated to mark his 75th birthday anniversary.

    “Drinking is superior to eating. Scientists, however, have said it is possible for a man to exist for 100 days without eating, but there are doubts if one can survive more than 7 days without water,” Adeboye commented.

    The soft-spoken preacher stressed that physical health is important but opined that the communion should be seen as a spiritual recharge and renewal.

    The week long programme with the theme “Come and drink” has featured several special services since Monday, part of which included a 75-hour praise marathon session at the Church’s Youth centre.

    The programme continues with a special Holyghost service on Friday, and a thanksgiving service on Sunday.

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  • TASUED set to host Campus Editors’ Summit ’17

    TASUED set to host Campus Editors’ Summit ’17

    The National Association of Nigerian Campus Editors (NANCE), a body saddled with regulating the activities of campus journalists in Nigeria, is set to host her second Campus Editors Summit at Ijebu-Ode, Ogun state.

    The Campus Editors Summit is a yearly convention which creates an avenue for all campus journalists and their numerous editors across Nigeria to unite under one umbrella body chaired by NANCE, whilst also sharing experiences and learning from one another.

    This year’s theme tagged “Future of Journalists” is to be hosted by the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), in Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State for a two day period lasting from the 27th to the 28th of January, 2017.

    In a statement signed and released by the NANCE President, Lukmon Fasasi, the body has promised to ensure that the event lives up to expectation as various key media personalities have been confirmed for the event.

    The statement reads in part: “It is with great joy that the executive council of the National Association of Nigerian Campus Editors wishes to inform all Campus Editors cum Journalists, of this year’s Campus Editors Summit, scheduled to take place at Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.”

    This year’s Campus Editors Summit is themed: “Future of Journalists” and it would run for two days. The first day would involve the arrival of guests and a pre-summit while the next day will consist of the summit proper.

    A keynote address will be delivered by Mrs Funke Egbemode, The President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors as well as other highly distinguished media professionals, while the summit will consist of two-panel sessions.

    Key media personalities have also been confirmed to grace the programme.  Those media personalities include; Fisayo Soyombo, Winner of the International World Free Press Prize and Editor of The Cable; Wale Ajetumobi, Editor of the Campus Life section of the Nation’s newspaper; Wuraola Popoola, Content Editor at Naij.com; Hannah Ojo, award winning journalist for the Nation’s newspaper and Dayo Aiyetan, Director for International centre for investigative reporting and a host lot of others.

    The president emphasised the bonding process amongst the participants as the most important aspect of the summit where all campus journalists from across Nigeria will be given a chance to relate amicably with one other at the pre-summit and has therefore enjoined all campus journalists and editors to be present at the mouth-watering event.

  • Ours is not a campaign, it is a movement – Trump

     

    Speaking after his emergence as United States President elect, Donald Trump had remarked that his win over Hillary Clinton was more of a movement than a political campaign.

    The highly elated Trump made this speech to supporters in New York where he assured the people that his new administration is one that will renew the American dream whilst working hard to rebuild infrastructures that will be second to none.

    The 45th American President also promised the people a chance at surpassing their past glories. He was quoted thus:

    “Every single American will be given a chance to realise their potential and no one will be forgotten. We will rebuild our hospitals, roads and infrastructures which will become second to none.”

  • Court strikes out case against OAU VC

    Court strikes out case against OAU VC

    A Federal High Court Sitting in Osogbo, Osun State on Monday struck out the NASU and SSANU Court case against the appointment of Professor Ayobami Taofeek Salami as Obafemi Awolowo University Vice- Chancellor.

    The decision which was given in court today by Justice M. A. Onyetenu was filed on 8/4/16 under Suit No: FHC/08/08/16/2016. Comrade Ademola Oketunde & others vs OAU, Governing Council.

    The court has stated that they have no jurisdiction over the matter and has in turn transferred all facts of the case to the Industrial Court, Ibadan.

    However, Stakeholders have insisted that they are waiting to see the Federal Government do the right thing by allowing Prof. Salami assume office as the properly appointed Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University.

    It will be recalled that the Senate of the OAU, on Monday, June 6th, 2016 announced the appointment of the professor of Ecology and Environmental Studies, Ayo Salami, as the new Vice-Chancellor of the institution, after a brief meeting of members of the governing council.

    Controversies have still continued to trail the appointment of the Salami, since the appointment of Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Anthony Elujoba.

  • Buhari a narrow leader – Adesola

    President Muhammadu Buhari has been described as a arrow leader at a regional workshop on Saturday at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.

    The observation was made by Ademola Adesola, a book critic, journalist and an analyst on national matters, who attributed several failures of the Country to lack of multiethnic policial participation in several public positions occupied in the state.

    Speaking at the Press Council in The polytechnic Ibadan, at the regional conference organised by the National Association of Nigerian Campus Editors (NANCE); Ademola said: “President Muhammadu Buhari is a narrow minded leader.

    “Between 1985 and 2015, he didn’t go beyond the UK to see his physician. He could have read books about promoting multiethnicism in his own country. But he has never travelled beyond his base to experience several parts of the country he governs.

    “Over 22 slots of the 33 kitchen cabinet slots are from the North. Most top political positions are peopled by Northerners. A well traveled person would encourage multiethnic diversity in top governmental positions.”

    He also advised journalists at the worshop to travel and read widely about enhancing the journalist trade. Since “travelling is like reading a page and experiencing worldviews no book qualification can obtain.”

    Using himself as a pivotal focus, he explained his journey as a successful student journalist. He also motivated the students to do their reportage duties in informing and educating the community they reside in without leaving objectivity and truthfulness out.

    He finally encouraged the journalists present; by recommending some important books to be read by them in order to improve their mental wellbeing.

  • OAU matriculates 7500 students

    • Your allegiance to the university is expected to be a 100%

    The Obafemi Awolowo University conducted their matriculation ceremony today, matriculating 7500 students at the Institution’s renowned Oduduwa African Amphitheatre.

    Despite the rumoured scientific discovery pertaining to the lunar eclipse; the ceremony was a colourful one as it was graced by several parents and wellwishers filled with great expectations for a newer life for the freshmen.

    The matriculation which was conducted in batches saw a mass total of 7500 students matriculate out of the 19147 students that attempted the post Utme of the prestigious university.

    Speaking at the event, the Chairman committee of Deans,  Professor Adeagbo Amusan urged the students to conform to all school rules and conducts as their allegiance to the school’s authority.

    The address which was given on behalf of the institution’s acting VC, Anthony Elujoba was directed at exhorting students to ascribe to the right values as legitimate Great Ife Students.

    Speaking further at the event, Amusan made the fresh students understand that the matriculation has made an indelible mark in their life cycle. He encouraged the students to shun secret cult groups and wrong associates and start defining a future for themseles.

    ” This matriculation determines how your sojourn in the university is determined. Note that the major aim of coming to the university is starting a future for yourself and family. Let every minute of your time be  wisely allocated and spent.”

  • Of conductors, bus drivers and change

    You know the biggest menace of present day metropolitan Lagos?

    It’s Change.

    Not the Buhari’s mantra of witch-haunting erring public officers; but the pain of losing your loose cash to the sly whims of a Lagos bus conductor.

    Whimsical, right?

    Strange, but true. Nka n be. My worst TV show of all time.

    Yes! I can brag about my own life. In all my life as a sojourner in this Lagos; I have never forgotten my change in any conductor’s hand. I can’t even recall one because there has never been one!

    It is either the change is tied to my airtime, or someone’s leased money or my transport fare to somewhere.

    I am not much of the rough type. Maybe because I ask gently. I have heard many cries of many commuters  and many curses too. How sad it is to lose your change. With the economy where everyone is faithfully sourcing for quick wealth! And times are as tough as hell! It is no doubt we are in the toughest of times.

    This will be the second time I will see a commuter lose their change in a commercial bus. Early this week, I boarded a bus- #50 was my change. At a point, I got tired and stopped asking. I wasn’t the only one who got tired to ask, the woman beside me too, got too tired to ask.

    Surprisingly, She alighted at the next bus-stop. And the rest was history. The bus driver couldn’t try that with me. I made sure my request was well received.

    Today again, a woman paid for a group of her four friends in head gears for an exciting and very colourful function. In the end after paying #500 for the four women. They all got off the bus. Leaving a lump sum in the driver’s hand. That bus was #50 per passenger.

    So the driver gained #500 from one woman!!! How nice.

    I will say this motorists cheat us every single day! It is much worse when all this mantra of change hasn’t gotten us anywhere than hoping for all things to turn better.

    If you ask me, I will say we got whips, a cross, several hammers and nails to crucify these motorists.

    It is so unfair.

  • Contrasting tales of two unemployed graduates