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Life Beer Begins Auditions For ‘King of Hi-Life’, N50m Up For Grabs

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  Life Continental Beer has begun auditions for the fifth edition of its ‘King of Hi-Life’ search, where the winner wins N50 million worth of prizes in cash, recording deals, and other mouth-watering offers. Senior Brand Manager, Life Beer, Oluyemi Ekundayo, in a statement on Friday said the musical show tagged, “Themed Turu Ugo Lota”, started auditions on April  25 in Aba, Onitsha, Awka, and Enugu. He said thereafter, winners from these regional auditions would be taken to Lagos for eight weeks of the contest and mentoring by some of the leading acts in the Nigerian music scene, before the grand finale. Speaking on the importance of the musical show, he explained that the annual competition aimed at creating platforms to identify and harness highlife talents resident in the South-East. “Life Continental Lager Beer has identified music as one of the avenues to promote Igbo culture, and so Hi-Life Fest is designed to ensure that homegrown talents are given the needed motivation to progr

IGP Commends Woman Police Fighter Juliet Ukah Who Emerged African EFC Mixed Martial Arts Champion

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  The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has congratulated and commended woman Police Fighter, Juliet Ukah who emerged African EFC Mixed Martial Arts Champion. According to a statement signed by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Police Spokesperson, Woman Police, Juliet Ukah Stunned SA's Crystal to emerge Champion. "The Nigeria Police Force multi-dexterous Combat Athlete PC Juliet Ukah, following a successful Professional Training Tour fought and won against South Africa's Crystal Van Wyk who until the bout was undefeated, in Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) 102.  "The fight which took place on Thursday 13th April 2023, in Johannesburg – South Africa, was a 3-Round bout and Juliet showed all-around superiority to emerge the winner by Unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27). Juliet also went on to defeat Clodia Vochung Shivabo (IMBGIM FC) of Cameroun on Saturday 22nd April 2023. "PC Juliet is one of two Police Female MMA Fighters recently released by

TGI Makes List Of Top 25 Best Workplaces On LinkedIn

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  Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group, a global conglomerate and leading contributor to the Nigerian economy, has been ranked among the 25 Best Workplaces where people can grow their careers in the 2023 LinkedIn Top Companies list. TGI in a statement said the LinkedIn top companies list ranks the top 25 companies investing in their employees and helping them build careers that will set them up for long-term success. it said TGI Group has an impressive track record in fast-moving consumer goods, agriculture, and energy and was recognized for performing excellently on the eight assessment pillars used for the second annual ranking. According to the statement, these pillars include the ability to advance, skills growth, company stability, external opportunity, company affinity, gender diversity, educational background, and employee presence in the country. It said the insights for the ranking were sourced from LinkedIn Talent Insights, including the parent company and majority-owned

South West Youth Parliament Awards NYSC Director

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  The South West Youth Parliament (SWYP) has conffered an Award of recognition for excellent leadership on Mr Omotade Ayodele Folorunsho, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Director, Corps Welfare and Health Services. The SWYP was the apex body governing the youth of South West region in Nigeria. The award presentation took place at the Director's office at the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters (NDHQ) with NYSC Deputy Directors, senior members of staffs and SWYP leaders from the six geo-political zones nationwide in attendance. Conferring the award,  speaker, SWYP, Hon. Temitope Joseph said that Omotade was  recognised for his unrelenting contributions towards youth and students developmental projects. He said his distinctive leadership style and humble accommodating spirit conformed  to the Parliament’s criteria for conferment of noble award on any recipient. "We have been following Director’s career trajectory and the Parliament is convinced that Mr Omotade is deservin

UK Institute Confers Honorary Doctorate Degree On NAWOJ Chairperson

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  The Institute of Public Sector Management (IPSM) in the United Kingdom (UK) has conferred an Honorary Doctorate degree on Mrs Adeola Ekine, Chairperson, Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos State Chapter. Ekine told the Newsmen  in Lagos on Friday that the award was conferred on her on April 6, 2023 in the United Kingdom. “This award was conferred on me in recognition of my attained knowledge and understanding of the building blocks essentials to the successful practice of public sector management. “It is also a recognition of my commitment to uphold the highest professional and ethical standard as defined by IPSM standards of best practice. “The award was conferred on me at the institute’s office at Tower House, Lewisham High Street, London, United Kingdom on the 6th of April, 2023.” Ekine explained that the IPSM UK was established in 1982 by a body of public sector professionals in the UK, adding that it was a global body for Public Sector Professionals. “IPSM UK

E-commerce Health Coy Advocates Change In Global Health Disparities

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  QNET, e-commerce health company, on Friday stressed the need to address health disparities worldwide by leveraging supplements. Mr Biram Fall, Regional General Manager, QNET, Sub-Saharan Africa, said this is in a statement in Lagos. Fall said with this year’s World Health Day theme, “Health for All,” there was need for universal health coverage. He noted that economic, social, and environmental inequities could create health disparities, in which certain portions of society had fewer opportunities to achieve optimal health. “This disparities occur in developing countries like Nigeria, with limited healthcare resources were many people struggle to access healthy levels of essential vitamins and nutrients. “The company’s range of high quality nutrition and supplement products promotes good health and wellness for all. “We will continue to contribute to World Health Day by leveraging its expertise in nutrition and wellness to create accessible and high quality products that can benefit

NITDA Act: Stakeholders Urge Agency To Focus On Developmental Functions

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    Stakeholders in the ICT industry have urged the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to focus on its developmental agenda and not delve into the functions of other agencies. They gave the advice during an event organised by the Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFO), to discuss the pending 2021 NITDA Bill, on Thursday in Lagos. Mr Ayoola Oke, the Chief Executive Officer of ICT Derivatives Ltd., said the old NITDA Bill had a central purpose to facilitate adoption of ICT throughout the nation in private and public sector, and consequently support its infrastructure and connectivity. Oke said that however, the new bill now had a heavy presence of regulatory functions which raises the question of if NITDA wanted to continue as a developmental or a regulatory agency. He said the agency’s primary function was to focus on developing business, talents and job creation, noting that there were agencies already carrying out regulatory functions in the ICT industry.

Mr Eazi Announces New Group, To Merge Music Community

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   Nigerian-born music superstar, business visionary and international nomad Oluwatosin Ajibade popularly known as Mr Eazi has announced the formation of a new pan-African music group, Choplife Soundsystem. A statement signed by the singer revealed that Mr Eazi had joined forces on new music dance project merging music and community and live events. The statement added that the group will also consist of UK-based, Kenyan-born Afrobeats selector and tastemaker DJ Edu, as its resident DJ, along with an informal crew of contributing DJs, artistes and producers from across the continent.  "Mr Eazi will be the primary vocalist on Choplife Soundsystem recordings, and will also serve as its MC or Minister of Enjoyment at live events.  "Choplife Soundsystem derives its name from the popular West African pidgin slang phrase chop life, meaning “enjoy life,” along with the traditional Soundsystem that are the backbone of Jamaican music culture.  "In Jamaican parlance, a soundsystem

Threat, Assault: Abuja Businessman Petitions AGF, IGP, DSS

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   An Abuja-based businessman, Alhaji Mubarak Musa, the Chairman, Al-Mubee Group, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, as well as the Department of State Service over threat to his life and family. According to Musa, it was pertinent to make those petitions because one Achema Stephen Akpa had on two occasions stormed his construction site in Abuja and physically assaulted him, destroyed his properties and made threats to his life. In a series of petitions addressed to the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and the Inspector General of Police, the complainant had alleged that the said Akpa had not just intimidated him but also went a step further to assault him physically, after which he made threats to his personal life and property. The petitions which were sighted by the paper, were filed by Mustapha Mahmud Ibrahim Chambers, for the said incident that happened on December 1, 2022 and Februar

Union Partners Housing Loan Board, Estate Developer On Affordable Housing For Members

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Senior Staff Association of Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, says it has partnered with Federal Government Housing Loan Board (FGSHLB) and BROOKS Asset and Resources Limited on provision of affordable housing for its members. Chairman of the association, Mr Omoniyi Olalekan, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Thursday, on the sidelines of the Senior Staff Association of University Teaching Hospital (SSAUTHRIAI) home ownership scheme. He said that the partnership was aimed at providing affordable housing for members, adding that all the stakeholders were invited to the hospital to explain the process and procedures to the prospective beneficiaries. Olalekan, however, called for upward review of the 25 per cent of contributions in the Retirement Savings Account (RSA) earmarked by PENCOM for housing purpose. “We’ve made it known to government since its circular on this matter came out. How much will 25 per cent be out of our pension contributions? “Ther

NGO, Women For Liberty Africa Holds Liberty Conference Series, Visits 4 Locations In Nigeria

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  NGOs play a vital role in giving back to the society and addressing various social, environmental, and humanitarian issues. NGOs are organizations that are independent of government control and operate on a non-profit basis. They are driven by a mission to serve the public and they often focus on areas such as poverty alleviation, education, healthcare, environmental conservation, human rights, disaster relief, and community development. Women For Liberty Africa is one of NGOs as this. With a vision to build a gathering of strong women ready to take up responsibilities towards change and development, Women For Liberty Africa has remained in the libertarian movement, continually striving to train and empower women.  Women for liberty Africa also known as Women Aid Initiative actively works to provide essential services and support to vulnerable communities, especially women and girls. This  kind of support can include providing free health talks and checks,  education and vocational t