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  • Organisation disowns viral hate video

    Organisation disowns viral hate video

    Pan Yoruba organisation, Think Yoruba First (TYF), has decried a viral video by online bloggers targeted at the Yoruba.

    Group President, Oladimeji Bolarinwa, said “the viral audio is aimed to spread lies and misinformation about Yorùbá youths peaceful agitation for indigenous people-oriented governance in their land.The mischievous coverage of the X-Space session and distortion of facts did not represent opinion of the organisation hosting the space. Our Yoruba Ronu X Space is a broadcast for sociopolitical and sociocultural education.

    ‘‘The last session on August 3 was a call for Yoruba lawmakers to practise conservatism and self-preservation and incorporate policies to ensure Yoruba youths have employment and thrive in their lands. The X Space is a public stage where individuals  express their opinions.

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    ‘‘The attempt to suggest that the speaker represents the opinion of the majority is manipulative and an attempt to cause division…

    “In the audio being circulated, the moderators were heard cautioning the overzealous element making that inflammatory statement, which does not represent Think Yoruba First Organisation ideology and manifesto. We recognise the right of every Nigerian to reside and do business wherever they wish, and we do not advocate removal of anyone from any part of Nigeria. Our advocacy is about the campaign for a restructured Nigeria….”

  • Organisation unveils initiative to empower people                                     

    Organisation unveils initiative to empower people                                     

    A n initiative to empower Nigerians and Africans through palliative and skill training has been unveiled in Lagos. The Beepagro Palliative Initiative (BPI), by Beep Agro Africa (BAA) will address issues facing Nigerians, foster unity, self-reliance, and innovation.

    Founder of BAA, Gilead Okolonkwo, said BPI initiative would empower Nigerians to take control of their future, away from dependence on  aid. By harnessing technology and innovative approaches, he noted BPI would provide solutions to energy shortages, inadequate waste management, and lack of access to education and opportunities.

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    Okolonkwo added one of the features of BPI is its focus on providing palliatives to members. These include benefits as shelter support, business assistance, education funding, land allocation, agro products, and car ownership. According to him, members can select palliatives that suit their needs, ranging from housing grants to business capital and scholarships. To become a member, individuals undergo training in advertising, waste management, solar installation, graphic designs, video editing, event planning and blockchain to prepare them to contribute to BPI community by identifying others who could benefit. “Members identify others that would need the same training or palliative…’’

  • Organisation gets £4.5m to support 37,500 women, children, IDPs

    Organisation gets £4.5m to support 37,500 women, children, IDPs

    An International Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), CARE Nigeria has unveiled a plan to support 37,500 women, children, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), returnees, and host communities affected by the years of violent conflict in the northeast.

     The targeted beneficiaries are drawn from five local governments in Borno (Jere and Bama), Adamawa (Yola North), and Yobe (Potiskum and Gujba) states.

     The organisation explained that the project would be implemented with a grant of £4,559,570 it secured from the United Kingdom Foreign Commonwealth and Development (FCDO).

     The project tagged, “Strengthening Protection Services and Resilience” is expected to run for 19 months.

      In a  statement in Abuja yesterday, the NGO stated: “CARE Nigeria has received a grant of £4,559,570 from the United Kingdom Foreign Commonwealth and Development (FCDO), to implement the 19-month Strengthening Protection Services and Resilience” project in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states.

    “Covering five local governments: Borno (Jere and Bama), Adamawa (Yola North), and Yobe (Potiskum and Gujba).

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    “The project will reach 37,500 women, children, and marginalized groups (including internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and host communities) disproportionately affected by the years of violent conflict.”

    CARE Nigeria’s Country Director, Dr. Hussaini Abdu commended the  FCDO for its long-standing commitment and support to the communities affected by the over a decade-long conflict in the Northeast.

    Speaking on why the grant was offered, the Acting Team Leader, Humanitarian and Resilience Team on behalf of the FCDO, Ms. Sarah Maynard said: “The humanitarian crisis in the NE matters deeply to the UK and we are very proud to be a leading humanitarian donor supporting people in need. Last year, we provided £37million in life-saving support to the humanitarian response.”

    On the objective of the project,  she said: “The project aims to strengthen the delivery of protection and health services for targeted groups and increase women’s voice and participation in humanitarian response while enhancing the resilience of communities in the conflict-affected states.”

    “Specifically, the project will provide a coordinated and integrated response to sexual and gender-based violence,  address negative gender and social norms that create barriers to women’s access to quality protection services; and build the capacity of women-led civil society organizations that support protection needs of women and girls.”

  • Rotary, COPE offer free breast ultrasound scan

    ROTARY Club of Ikeja South and a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Public Enlightenment Care, Organisation (COPE) have held a free breast ultra sound scan for Ikeja residents.

    During the event held at COPE’s office in Ikeja.

    Already 34 beneficiaries, ranging from 20 to 60 years, have been  screened.

    COPE Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Ebunola Anozie, said 200 women would benefit from the exercise.

    Mrs Anozie explained that cancer prevention is cheaper than its cure. She said: “Like the saying, prevention is better than cure, we are persuading women to get checked early. Our free breast ultrasound scan runs every third Saturday of the month.”

    She, however, urged women to do self-breast-examination and be proactive  to combat the disease.

    “I encourage women to examine their breast once every month and whenever you notice some unusual symptoms like one of the breast is bigger than the other one or when pressing your nipple and there is blood or yellowish discharge coming out, visit a doctor because it is not breast cancer until it is proven by the doctor. Early detection gives one a better chance of surviving the tumor and it is cheaper, the least you can pay for treatment is N1 million,” she added.

    Mrs Anozie continued: “Breast cancer is not a death sentence. We have over 100 types of cancer-related infections. Cancer can affect any part of the body except these three parts – the hair, teeth and nails, ‘’ she said.

    Ikeja South Rotary Club President, Yinka Adeosun said the screening was part of Rotary objectives to engage in humanitarian services, eradicate diseases and other ailments.

    Adeosun  said: “In Rotary Club, we are committed to serve humanity, helping the poor and the less-privileged. We noticed that breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women.

    “We understand that early detection is the key factor that helps determine the fate of the disease. Those are the reasons we are collaborating with a breast cancer awareness Network/COPE because they are experts in this field.  Incidentally, the CEO of C.O.P.E happens to be a past president of the club.”

    He added: “In Rotary, we are being tutored that we should execute projects that are not just impactful but sustainable, so we are providing the screening till 2019 and I believe it will continue, even when my tenure has ended.’’

     

     

  • Organisation trains 80 women

    Christian Women for Excellence and Empowerment in Nigeria (CWEENS), an NGO, on Wednesday trained 80 women community leaders in Mangu and Riyom Local Governments on conflict management.

    Mrs Niri Goyit, the programme Manager of CWEENS stated this at the end of its project: ‘Voices and Visibility of Women in Peace and Security stakeholders’ meeting.

    The event, which took place in Jos, aimed at empowering the women leaders on leadership and public speaking skills to facilitate their engagement in peace and security building processes.

    “The 80 women from eight communities in Mangu and Riyom Local Governments also conducted a step down training for 400 women who were inducted in the Women in Peace and Security Network.

    Cultural, religious, economic and psychological factors such as low self-esteem had affected women in participating in these processes,” she said.

    Niri said 94 women were engaged courtesy of the Plateau traditional Council funded by the United Nations.

    The CWEENS official said that the project would be sustained through the women leader’s monthly meetings, advocacy visits and group dues.

    Mrs Rufina Gurumyen commended CWEENS for all its efforts in ensuring that it builds on government’s efforts and ensuring peace in Plateau.

    Mrs Mairo Sani, the Plateau leader of the Federation of Muslim Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN) and partners in the project implementation, pleaded for its expansion to more local government areas.

  • Organisation fetes kids

    Bond FM 92.9 radio station has held a three-day event for children at its premises in Ikeja GRA, Lagos.

    The programme was aimed at uplifting the kids to discover their vision. Children within one and 12 years, from various parts of Lagos and other states, attended the event.

    An outfit, Empire Academy of Performing Arts, organised the competition for the children in various areas such as Talent Hunt. The finalists were expected to be trained at the Academy on scholarship.

    The station’s General Manager, Bamidele Dada said: “This is not the first programme we have held.’’ Since he assumed duties, he said he had been strategising on programmes which would boost the image of the station.

    “In every season, such as New Year, Easter, Eid-el-fitri, Eid-el-Kabir, Independence Day, Christmas and others, the station comes up with a programme to attract and sensitise the public during such period.

    “There are still other programmes planned for the rest of the year, which are still in suspense. When it is appropriate for the programme to be held in any season, it will be aired,” he said.

    Some of the programmes featured were swimming pool, bouncing castle, horses, trampoline, toy craft and other skills.

    Others were heating massage for parents and different machines to keep their bodies fit.

    Dada urged parents to bring their children in the way of the Lord, adding that they should not leave them only for the teachers because charity begins from the home.

  • You can’t bully our organisation, Banwo tells Okoroji

    You can’t bully our organisation, Banwo tells Okoroji

    Lawyer and record label executive, Ope Banwo has called out the Chairman of the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), for his constant attacks on the newly licensed Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN).
    In a Facebook Live video session, Banwo, who is a member of MCSN’s Board, accused Okoroji of trying to bully MCSN.
    He said; “You can’t bully our organisation. Okoroji should know, that is why he is afraid of competition. Why is he afraid of openness? Why is it a big deal to him that MCSN gets a license? Why has he decided to put millions of Nigerian musicians in slavery and misery?”
    In Banwo’s words, he expects Okoroji to take the moral high ground by calling MCSN boss, Mayo Ayilaran to congratulate him on the recent development.
    “I expect him to be classy enough to call Ayilara to congratulate him. No, Tony Okoroji will not do that. Instead, he went to the newspaper to carry out his infantile attacks. No matter how much law he quotes, he will never be a lawyer till he goes to law school,” he added.
    In Banwo’s opinion, royalties from music can take us out of recession. That is why, he said, the MCSN is already working towards bettering the lot of up and coming artistes.
    Barely a week after being granted a license to operate, Banwo revealed, MCSN is already putting plans in place to hold an international conference to train musicians, especially the up and coming who are not signed on to any label on the basic things they can do to protect their intellectual property and make money from their music.
    Extending an arm of fellowship to Okoroji, Banwo said that both bodies can agree together to take this industry forward/
    “I won’t let up. For the next seven days, I will talk about this stuff because I have an interest in it. I spent over N100m on Stingomania Records. I want this industry to progress. All these fights you are having with MCSN and myself is costing me money. I’m not a meddlesome interloper here,” he further stated.
    In another live feed, Banwo paid a visit to Okoroji’s office to iron out their differences but met his absence.

  • Organisation takes cancer awareness to Lagos streets

    Organisation takes cancer awareness to Lagos streets

    A non-governmental organization (NGO), Care Organisation Public Enlightenment (COPE), has embarked on a 10-km walk to create awareness and sensitisation about breast cancer.

    Members of the organisation, partners, friends and cancer survivors, walked from the Arch Bishop Vinning memorial Cathedral, GRA, Ikeja to Maryland, wearing breast cancer awareness shirts and distributing flyers, yesterday.

    President of the organization, Mrs Ebunola Anozie said the walk was organized as one of the activities to commemorate COPE’s 20th anniversary this month.

    She said: “It has been 20 years of fighting breast cancer and we are stronger than ever. We want to reduce the mortality rate of breast cancer. This is breast cancer awareness, we want people to understand the reality of breast cancer and the walk is a good form of exercise for everyone. This is fantastic. I advice people to examine their breasts, present early and watch their lifestyle. We want to make everyone around aware.”

    Mrs Anozie also called for the establishment of a comprehensive cancer centre in the state to cater to the needs of cancer patients, while the survivors cheered in agreement.

    Also walking with the group was head of strategic brand management of Skye Bank, Nduneche Ezuruike, who charged everyone to take cancer awareness to their families and circles to help spread the word.

    He said: “The scourge of cancer in Nigeria has been a major problem so we are seeking to intervene to ensure that every woman undergoes breast examination. You cannot say you are free until you undergo a test. We are joining people across the world to say no to cancer. We have been partnering with COPE for the past 10 years to campaign against breast cancer. Sponsoring this walk today is just part of our social responsibility to ensure that the fight against cancer is won. We believe that if we work concertedly, we can win the fight.

    “You see, cancer awareness is a family thing. If you think you are not involved by virtue of age, or that you have undergone the test, there are people in your family or your relations who might need the information. So this is a clarion call to those who are not here that wherever you are, join this fight against cancer. With such little steps, we will make a big outcome.”

  • Organisation commends Buhari’s anti-piracy directive

    Organisation commends Buhari’s anti-piracy directive

    The Audio Visual Rights Society of Nigeria (AVRS) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for diverting his attention to ending the activities of movie pirates and other forms of intellectual property rights abuse in Nigeria.

    In a recent meeting with the Permanent Secretary and Directors of the Federal Ministry of Information, President Buhari had charged law enforcement agencies to “identify the perpetrators, sponsors and collaborators of copyright piracy, and bring them to justice.”

    President Buhari urged law enforcement agencies to check piracy in Nollywood, noting that Nollywood practitioners have built a world-class industry through their own sweat and it is therefore incumbent on government to accord the industry necessary support.

    Chairman of AVRS, Nigeria’s sole Collective Management Organization for cinematograph films, Mr. Mahmood Ali-Balogun, commended the presidential directive and expressed the readiness of AVRS to partner with law enforcement agencies and the media in the task to curb movie piracy in Nigeria, which, according to him, has continued to hamper growth efforts in Nollywood.

    According to a statement issued by the AVRS and signed by Eme Akiba-Eyo, ‘The creative industries’ contribution to the GDP can no longer be ignored going by the figures spurned by the current rebasing of the nation’s economy, hence the urgent need for all hands to be on deck to fight this piracy menace with every might that could be mustered.’

    Ali-Balogun, however, advised that the president immediately set up of anti-piracy squad akin to SARS with an AIG/DIG in charge just as the Obasanjo-led federal government did for drugs counterfeiting. He also advocated for an Executive Bill to amend the copyright law and make piracy an economic crime which attracts stiffer punishment.

    ‘If you steal a blackberry phone you go to jail without an option of fine,’ the statement said, ‘but if you pirate a film you are asked to pay a fine of N10, 000 or go to jail for three months.’

  • Organisation presents Ire celebrates

    Organisation presents Ire celebrates

    FOLKLORE musician, Ire the Stage Devi, is set to thrill guests as Creativity Development Centre, a Not for profit Organisation, begins a new initiative, ‘Ire Celebrates’, to honour silent achievers.

    According to the organisers, the quarterly initiative aims to ‘honour silent achievers who have left indelible marks in the hearts of many, without getting due honour for it.’

    The maiden edition of the event which holds at 9, Maitama Sule Street, Ikoyi, Lagos, today May 30 by 6pm, will see Ire and her friends in the entertainment community serenade the audience through music and theatre. In addition, there will be comedy, contemporary dance and recitations of the icon’s achievements.

    The first honouree of the maiden edition will be Mrs. Rose Ikediashi aka ‘Mr. Rose’ who single-handedly raised all her children, taught the likes of Eucharia Anunobi and Chike Churchill Okogwu while in Nursery school.

    A devout Christian who hails from Delta State, Ikediashi, 71, continues to teach children in the Sunday school of the church where she worships.

    Ire the stage Devi formerly known as Itan Adebo, has the ability to effectively use yodels and chants in unique compositions and has got both local and international commendation. An Indian fan named her Devi (goddess), Gambian President Yayah Jammeh christened her ‘that little wonder’ while celebrity photographer, Kelechi Amadi Obi, after seeing her perform called her ‘a diamond in the rough.’