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  • Over 100 women to benefit from round-table on agriculture

    Over 100 women to benefit from round-table on agriculture

    Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), a Civil Society Organization has completed plans to hold an international women’s day outreach on March 6th.

    The program is a town hall meeting expected to focus on rural women in agriculture, having over 100 women farmers in attendance.

    Speaking with the Knowledge and Communications Manager for PIND, Chinwe Nnoham, She explained the importance of the program.

    “We are want to shine the spotlight on rural women in agriculture. Hence the reason for planning this International women’s day outreach on March 6th.”

     Themed for the programme is “Time is Now: Transforming Lives of Rural Women in Small Businesses and Agriculture”.  The theme reflects PIND’s subset program areas within the economic development program.

    A key objective is to celebrate rural women in agriculture who are taking action now to improve their lives and contribute to the socio-economic well-being of rural communities in Niger Delta.    Another objective is to use the IWD to advocate for increased attention to the needs and concerns of rural women in agricultural value chains

    The outreach event will be held in Ngor Okpala community, Imo State where the Aladinma Cassava women farmers’ have about 200 women Cassava farmers)  supported by PIND and partners’  in the Agricultural value chain operate. Women farmers from Eziorsu Palm Oil Association and Mezie Umukabia Ogodo Multi-Purpose Cooperative all in Imo State will also be participants at the town hall meeting.

    The outreach will provide a platform for the media, government representatives and select service providers to engage with the women, to showcase women in rural environment as hardworking and contributing to the development of rural economy.  Media will be informed of constraints the women face.  Relevant government agencies and state elected representatives of the communities will also be invited to engage with the rural women in agricultural value chains, as this will be an advocacy opportunity for the women to speak out on their needs and concerns.

  • How Facebook and social media can foster digital engagement

    How Facebook and social media can foster digital engagement

    The conversation on how social media can foster political attachments through digital engagement has begun.
    Stakeholders from Government Agencies, the private sector and the civil society alike have continued to hold talks and lively debates on issues affecting internet freedom and digital engagement by government agencies in Nigeria.
    A round-table held in Sheraton Hotel, Lagos, last week, and several issues were discussed on the matter bordering on: data privacy and protection, law enforcement, libel, fake news, and digital engagement by the government. The round-table followed the first edition held in Abuja last year.
    Effective digital engagement by government agencies remains a big priority for the Federal Government because of its immense potential, this was the position of Tolu Ogunlesi, the Head of Presidency Office of Digital Engagement (PODE). Ogunlesi was speaking at a stakeholder meeting on digital rights and digital engagement organised by Paradigm Initiative, Facebook and PODE.
    Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative, Gbenga Sesan emphasized the need for continuous conversation between stakeholders in the private sector, civil society and the government on digital rights issues in Nigeria.
    “Digital right issues are far too important to our democracy and it is crucial that we engage in conversations with security agencies and public servants on how we can ensure freedom of people online while keeping the nation and citizens safe.”
    In her remarks, Public Policy Manager, Africa of Facebook, Akua Gyeke said:
     “Facebook is an important platform for political conversation in Nigeria, and we are happy to be a part of this. Facebook is dedicated to keeping people safe online, foster civility and responsible behaviour whilst promoting free expression and sharing.”

    Read Here: Facebook’s Nigerian tech hub coming

    Tolu Ogunlesi, who led the conversation on a proposed Digital Engagement Policy for the Federal Government admitted that the Government had no current workable social media policies on ground.
    He however assured all stakeholders in attendance that his office was working hard on creating digital engagement standards that would guide all government offices in their use of digital tools to ensure effective communication with the public.
    “There is currently no social media policies for the Federal Government. This is understandable as social media use is relatively new in government circle. But this situation has led to inconsistency in the way government offices use digital media.
    “We are currently working on creating a digital engagement policy for the federal government. It will provide guidelines on platforms to use, accounts administration, logo and naming standard, editorial policies, archival system, content process and management, among other things.”
  • BBNaija: Bambam and Teddy A finally get down

    BBNaija: Bambam and Teddy A finally get down

    Bambam and Teddy A finally get down with each other.

    In a week where 3 pairs have been nominated for eviction, this would not be a wrong time for both lovebirds to share a bit of closure.

    Teddy A has continually prided himself as the most respected member of the House shunning every evil and vice, except of course of his love for cigars. These are the moments when he goes all sage on the housemates, inserting tit bits of wisdom in their acts.

    Read Also:  BBNaija: Of partners in chain and strange bedfellows

    Teddy A has always expressed thoughts that he is a father and in a serious relationship. Bambam is no different, as she has continually expressed her high doctrinal beliefs. Stating that she was raised in a Christian home.

    Desire finally gets in the way of BamTeddy as they both find warmth and relief in the toilet, away from prying camera eyes.

    See Video below:

  • BBNaija: Two Ladies wish death upon themselves

    BBNaija: Two Ladies wish death upon themselves

    Two ladies have slug it out on Social Media over the highly anticipated Big Brother Naija Show dubbed “Double Wahala.”

    As the concerned ladies @aniveraaaaa and @_Abisoyee_ wished death upon each other, exchanging heated vituperations.

    It all began with a comment by @_Abisoyee_ who accused Teddy A for referring to fellow Housemate, Mina as a maid.

    See Also: What can ladies do without in their handbags?

    @aniveraaaaa however clapped back, calling @_Abisoyee_ a “mumu” for watching Big Brother from Twitter as @aniveraaaaa claimed that Angel was one who did such, not Teddy A. She also told her to subscribe to a better DSTV plan than mislead the majority of people following on Twitter.

    All hell suddenly let lose as both women clung to each other’s throats.

    See comments below:

     

  • BBNaija: Cee-C up for Eviction

    BBNaija: Cee-C up for Eviction

    Current Head of House Tobi Bakre has put up former strategic partner, Cee-C for eviction.

    In a shocking turn of events of what can be termed hot love turning cold, Tobi shocked everyone with his save and replace on Monday evening by saving Bambam and Rico after putting Cee-C and Lolu up for eviction.

    Tobi’s decision to save Bamco (Bambam and Rico), has kindled the wrath of Cee-C who used to be Tobi’s lover and strategic partner.

    On why he put up Cee-C for eviction, Tobi told Alex that Cee-C is not being real with him, adding that she has been playing games with him

    Meanwhile, reacting to the shocking decision taken by her estranged lover [Tobi], Cee-c lamented there is nothing that could be seen as real in the Big Brother House.

    Cee-c in a conversation with Anneka, said Tobi is not nice and described him as just being defensive. Putting up an I-don’t-care attitude she urged her fans at home to keep her in the competition by voting her in.

    Read Also: BBNaija Video: Tobi finally shares a kiss with Cee-C

    Cee-c was shown conversing with Leo still on the Tobi-issue. Leo, who is also obviously disturbed by the Miracle/Tobi alliance was seen trying to pitch tent with Cee-c, however Cee-c mentioned to him that the game is more of an individual race than an alliance.

    ” As far as I am concerned, there is no true alliance or couple in this house, I have not seen any…we are too many for people to be forming this or that,” She said.

    “At some point, it is no longer a couple thing but you alone,” She added.

  • BBNaija: Housemates in high-spirits

    BBNaija: Housemates in high-spirits

    Housemates were left in high spirits last evening as Biggie entertained them to songs by their favourite artistes.

    What was simply seen as a request session by Teddy A to listen to some ‘Wizkid’ was granted by Biggie.

    Housemates took their turns in dancing to songs from their favourite artistes in front of the mirror.

    Ifu continued to thrill the house in an impressive display of twerking, accompanied by BamBam, as Teddy A continued to sing in the background.

    Read Also: BBNaija: Savagery, clapbacks define the course

     The fever caught up on the housemates soon enough as Monday night seemingly became a weekend night after party session with Biggie churning hits after hits.

    Alex came around, Tobi too. Lolu eventually had to leave Anto and Rico, Cee-C and Ahneeka joined in the fray.

  • Miracle, Nina make out in shower twice in a row

    Miracle, Nina make out in shower twice in a row

    The House was agog after Big Brother housemate, Tobi caught Miracle and Nina making love to each other for the second time in the shower.
    This happened after their weekend party causing Tobi Bakre to run out in excitement saying “he wasn’t going to snitch.”
    Tobi who could not believe his eye ran out of the bathroom in full force, while other housemates chased him to get the gist, which he refused to spill.

    READ MORE: BBNaija: Miracle is new Head of House

    However, Ifu Ennada who had an idea of what happened was seen telling fellow housemates Teddy A, Cee-C and Leo that Miracle and Nina were caught having sex in the bathroom.
    According to her, ‘Tobi catch them for bathroom they make out, Na just small f**k.’
  • BBNaija: Miracle is new Head of House

    BBNaija: Miracle is new Head of House

    Big Brother Housemate, Miracle has emerged Head of House in today’s challenge.

    This Final challenge for Head of House starred 4 housemates including: Ifu Eenada, Ahneeka, Leo and Miracle.

    Miracle emerged winner of the challenge after being the successful housemate to pick the right colour of balls in a bucket.

    This was preceded by Ahneeka’s elimination, after Ahneeka failed to obey the rules guiding the challenge.

    The four housemates were required to randomly pick the correct colour of balls arranged in a bucket, blindfolded by the ninjas.

    Ahneeka however continued to look down into the bucket disobeying Biggie’s instructions to look up while using their fingers and hands to pick the correct ball.

    After several attempts and subsequent eliminations of Leo and Ahneeka; Miracle emerged winner after picking the green ball, closely followed by Ifu Eenada who gave quite a fierce challenge.

    Read Also: BBNaija: Big Brother punishes Lolu, Cee-C

    Miracle will now share his new Head of House lounge with his paired partner, Anto as Biggie refused him the rights of picking any other housemate, which would most obviously be Mina, the only woman exclusively associated to him.

    Ifu Eenada failed to hide her frustration and angst at her continued misfortunes. She lamented that this was the fourth time she qualified for the Final Head of House Challenge and failed to win again.

    “I would no longer compete for Head of House Challenge. I would nominate Leo or someone else to participate. This is bad luck indeed,” She complained.

  • BBNaija: Alex is plus one today

    BBNaija: Alex is plus one today

    Big Brother Housemate, Alex has added a new age today.
    Her giddiness happened to coincide with her argument with Leo, when he explained in very clear terms that he wanted no more “strings” between them.
    She wanted to sleep in his bed and enjoy some coziness but Leo preferred to have nothing of the sort.
    He sent her out and when she refused to leave; he changed position, replacing where he would normally keep his head with his feet.
    “I have told you times without number that I don’t want more than this little thing we have,” Leo was quoted, in his discussion with Alex.
    He tried to reason with her that their pairing was just a game and nothing more with no extra strings attached.
    Only to find out moments later that housemates were counting down to her birthday. Hence their now recently found midnight insomnia.
    Tobi led the birthday chorus as housemates sang for a very emotional Alex who kept crying all through the joyous moment.
    This was after lights out and Alex was given hugs in turn by housemates who happily wished her a lovely year ahead.
  • BBNaija: You are selfish, Tobi tells Cee-C

    BBNaija: You are selfish, Tobi tells Cee-C

    Tobi Bakare, former Head of House has finally seen through Cee-C charades and openly called her selfish.

    He also alluded her to be controlling following an overreaction to a massage Tobi received earlier on.

    She cannot continue to bear the idea of Tobi being involved with other housemates as they began to argue late last night.

    Tobi who was unapologetic admitted Cee-C was selfish by trying to trap him to herself.

    An impatient Cee-C who could not believe her ears, had to accept Tobi’s decisions.

    Read Also: BBNaija: What Tobi and I have is “Play friendship” – Cee-C

    “If this is who you are, it is okay. This who I am. You can’t afford to be doing these things. There is a difference between unnecessary conversations and flirting.” she said.

    “I get where you are coming from. This is how you feel which is always being selfish.

    “There is a general perspective, there is how things are and there is how you are taking things,” Tobi countered.

    Cee- C who was appalled by Tobi’s reaction had to acknowledge and say “It is Okay.”

    Aheenka came to the rescue, giving Tobi a cue to leave immediately.