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 FOC says Exercise Crocodile Lift huge success    Lagos, Nov. 26, 2024  The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command, Rear Adm. Michael Oamen, on Monday described Exercise Crocodile Lift 2024 a huge success with regard to capacity building of naval personnel. Oamen said this during debriefing on Exercise Crocodile Lift 2024 which was flagged off on Saturday by the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, onboard Nigerian Navy Ship KADA. The event took place at the Western Naval Command, Lagos. The FOC said that the exercise was a partnership between the Nigerian Navy and French Navy to improve training at sea so that the territorial waters and the Gulf of Guinea would be well-secure. “In the past few days, we have trained our men to sharpen their skills in amphibian operations and sea lift evolution. “This is the major responsibility of the Nigerian Navy in addition to other maritime security operations that we do in our local and internation...

 Navy to incorporate Army, Air force in simulation amphibious exercise Lagos, Nov.24, 2024  The Nigerian Navy plans to incorporate the amphibious battalion with the Army, and the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in the next simulation amphibious exercise. The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Naval Doctrine Command, Rear Adm. Shehu Gombe said this on Sunday during the 2024 Simulation of Amphibious Operation held at Tarkwa Bay, Lagos State. Gombe said that the exercise was a partnership between the French Navy and the Nigerian Navy (NN) simulating a hostage taking situation and recovering them. “We had the French Navy assets, both vehicles and their Special Boat Service (SBS) Army, with NN ships, SBS, and helicopters partaking in the exercise. “The exercise scenario ran very well and we were able to recover the hostages and also able to carry out medical evacuation and amphibious landing and it was successful,” he said. Recovery of hostages during the simulation. The FOC also said that th...

 FOC embarks on familiarisation tour, commends Navy Reference Hospital Nov.21, 2024  The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command Rear Adm. Micheal Oamen on Wednesday embarked on a familiarisation tour to units under the Western Naval Command Navy Town, Ojo in an effort to improve facilities and better the livelihood of personnel. Oamen's tour in Ojo included visiting the Naval Airbase, Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital, and projects supervised by Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) WEY around the Navy Town. ReelzzNewzz24 reports that the FOC had earlier visited ships at Naval Base Apapa, Nigerian Navy Medical Center Mobil Road and NNS BEECROFT. Oamen said that facilities visited so far were in good condition and were well maintained but he however, said that there was still room for improvement to ensure that they remained world-class standard. He was particularly interested in the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital because of the role the hospital played in catering to the heal...

 GCON honour on Modi, Indian’s PM, excites OFBJP community Nov.18, 2024 The Indian community in Nigeria has expressed happiness over the conferment of the prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger(GCON), award on its home Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr Sanjay Srivastava, Founder of Overseas Friends of Bharatiya Janata Party (OFBJP), Nigeria Chapter, in a statement on Sunday, said the award was a testament to Modi’s contributions to strengthening bilateral relations between India and Nigeria. ReelzzNewzz24, reports that President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, during the Nigeria/India Bilateral meeting held in Abuja, conferred the national honour on the Indian Prime Minister. Th president said that the award was bestowed on the Indian leader to signify Nigeria’s appreciation and commitment to the Nigerian-Indian partnership. Queen Elizabeth is the only foreign dignitary to have received such honour in 1969. ReelzzNewzz24 also reports that the Nigerian recognition is the 17th s...

 GAM awards holds Nov. 23 - Organiser   Nov.18, 2024 The third edition of the Global Affairs Magazine Awards (GAMA) is to hold on Saturday Nov. 23, at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.  Regina Robinson, Convener of GAMA and Chief Executive Officer of Global Affairs Magazine, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, in Lagos. Robinson said that the award ceremony was meant to celebrate and honour outstanding A-list changemakers who have made significant contributions across various sectors. She revealed the theme for the ceremony as “Global Impact Awards” as it promised to be an evening brimming with inspiration, celebration and unforgettable moments.  "GAMA is a platform that promotes, rewards and celebrates human excellence in the care of mankind.  "This is the third edition, and the event has become a much-awaited fixture in the media and social calendar as it brings together the creme-de-la-creme of global society from all works of life....

  House committee commends excellent leadership over Naval Dockyard  Nov.17, 2024  The Chairman, House Committee on the Nigerian Navy in the House of Representative, Mr Yusuf Gadgi has commended the leadership of the Naval Dockyard Limited for developmental changes over the years. Gadgi, representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, Plateau State recently said this in Lagos State during a visit of the committee to the Western Naval Command and Naval Dockyard Limited on Friday. The chairman said that he was in a better position to make such commendation having superintended over the affairs of the Dockyard for the past five years as a member of the House. "When I came here in 2019/2020, the things they have in the Dockyard now did not exist then, so I can tell you the status of the Dockyard ranging from what they produce to what they do. "I can even tell you the abandoned department within the Dockyard within the last three years that I was here. "However, ha...

 Day of African Child: CBAAC honours, encourages children  Aisha Adamu-Augie, Director-General of CBAAC with some of the children Nov.16, 2024 The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) on Friday honoured no fewer than 100 children in commemoration of the 2024 International Day of the African Child. The event with the theme ‘Bridging Heritage and Innovation: Unleashing the Creative Potential of the African Child Through Technology and Cultural Education’, engaged students from six schools in Lagos. CBAAC, in a colourful and enlightening programme, encouraged the children to soar beyond all limitations as they leveraged technology and the immense potential in culture. The ceremony, held at the Muson Centre in Lagos, featured schools like Ilogbo Junior Grammar School, Costain; STC College, Surulere; and Aunty Ayo International School, Ikoyi. Others were: Ebenezer Baptist Nur. and Pry. School, Victoria Island; Maryann College, Ikoyi; and St. Mary’s Nur. and Pr...

 House Committee commends facilities in Western Naval Command, Dockyard Lagos, Nov. 16, 2024  Mr Yusuf Gadgi, Chairman, House Committee on the Nigerian Navy in the House of Representatives, has commended facilities in the Western Naval Command and Naval Dockyard for being in good shape. Gadgi, representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency of Plateau,  said this on Friday during a visit of the committee to the Western Naval Command and Naval Dockyard, Lagos state. ReelzzNewzz24 reports that some of the units inspected under Western Naval Command included the  Naval Air Base, Ojo;  Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital, Ojo; NN Special Boat Service (SBS) camp and the Naval Dockyard, Victoria Island, Lagos. Gadgi said that the committee visited the naval formations to discharge its constitutional responsibility of oversight function to all naval commands and formations across the federation. “We interacted with some Nigerian Navy institutions particularly some ...

 Queen Oronsen’s epic story set for stage in Lagos Nov.14, 2024 Nollywood actress, Damipe Adekoya, has revealed plans to bring the extraordinary life of legendary Queen Moore Oronsen to the stage, to celebrate African women’s resilience and hardworking nature. Adekoya, the Chief Executive Officer of Zevicar Productions, disclosed this during a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos. She said the play, put together to depict the life and times of the legendary queen, is entitled “Moore Oronsen (The Mystical Queen)”. ReelzzNewzz24 reports that Queen Oronsen is a deity from Yoruba mythology, who was the spouse of Olowo Rerengejen, the traditional ruler of Owo Kingdom in Ondo state, over 600 years ago. The annual Igogo Festival in Owo is celebrated in her honour annually in September. Adekoya noted that the play would be staged five times from Feb. 22, 2025 to Feb 23, 2025, at the Alliance Francaise, Ikoyi, Lagos. According to her, the play will highlight the African women’s legendary n...

 National Museum exhibits Enwonwu’s 1956 masterpiece of Queen Elizabeth II Nov.14, 2025 The National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), in partnership with Coronation Group Ltd., has unveiled a permanent exhibition of Late Ben Enwonwu’s 1956 sculptural masterpiece of Queen Elizabeth II. The exhibition, entitled “Building A Nation: Ben Enwonwu and the Impact of Sculpture”, also in partnership with Fine Art Auctioneers, Bonhams, was unveiled at NCMM in Lagos on Tuesday. This entailed a dynamic look into the career of Nigerian master sculptor, late Ben Enwonwu, as the exhibition took art lovers through his process of production of the masterpiece. The exhibition also featured some of the artist’s world-famous works, highlighting his influence on Nigerian and pan-African art across the globe. ReelzzNewzz24 reports that the bronze sculpture of Elizabeth II by Ben Enwonwu was commissioned by the Queen on her visit to Nigeria in 1956, and she sat for Enwonwu in London in 1957. I...

 PM Modi’s visit to Nigeria sparks jubilation among indians Nov. 14, 2024  The Overseas Friends of Bharatiya Janata Party (OFBJP), Nigeria Chapter has expressed excitement over Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s planned visit to Nigeria from Nov. 16 to Nov.17. Mr Sanjay Srivastava, Founder of OFBJP, in a statement, on Wednesday, said the visit would boost bilateral ties between Nigeria and India. “This is the first visit of our beloved Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Nigeria since he assumed office in 2014, and this marks almost 18 years since a prime ministerial visit to Nigeria. “This visit will enhance bilateral ties, strengthen our diplomatic, cultural, and economic relationships. So, we are excited look forward to a rewarding experience,” he said. Srivastava, who is also the President of the Afro-Asian Initiative for Community Development, said the India Support Group in Nigeria was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Modi to Nigeria. According to him, this will spur a n...

 Tourism expert establishes museum to preserve Awori history Lagos, Nov. 11. 2024  A tourism enthusiast and Son to former Olota of Ota, in Ogun State, Prince Adetunji Fadina, has established a museum for the preservation of Awori culture and historical legacy in Ota, Ogun state. Fadina, also a custodian of Awori culture, told ReelzzNewzz24 in Lagos on Sunday, that the museum located in Ota, would be inaugurated in January 2025. ReelzzNewzz24 reports that the Awori, a prominent subgroup of the Yoruba people, speak a distinct dialect of the Yoruba language. They are known as the original inhabitants of Lagos state and parts of Ogun state. Fadina said the museum christened “Oba Timothy Oloyede Fadina Centre for Awori Art, Culture and History”, is meant to pay tribute to his late father’s legacies and other past occupiers of the Olota throne. He maintained that the museum would serve as a veritable platform to educate visitors on the significance of Awori’s contributions to Nigeri...

 Nigeria Navy committed to strengthening regional security - Captain Lagos, Nov.10, 2024 The Commanding Officer, Deep Blue (DB) ABUJA, Captain Idongesit Udoessien, said that the Nigerian Navy remains committed to fostering partnerships with allied and neighbouring nations' navies to strengthen regional security and national security. Udoessien said this on Day 6 of the Exercise GRAND AFRICAN NEMO which was Flagged off on Nov.4, 2024 for a 8-day multi-national maritime exercise aimed at strengthening the coordination of the fight against maritime insecurity. The Exercise is organised in the framework of the implementation of the code of conduct resulting from the Yaoundé Protocol. According to the captain, the Exercise for Nigeria involved Nigerian Navy Ships (NNS) KADA, ABA, CHALAWA, NGURU, Helicopters, Special Boat Service (SBS) as well as the Nigerian Navy manned DB ABUJA vessel from NIMASA Deep Blue Project.  "Exercises earlier carried out between day 1 to day 5 include Ant...

 NOWA calls for more cancer awareness programmes, for early detection Nov.10, 2024  Mrs Josephine Oamen, the Chairperson, Naval Officers' Wives Association (NOWA) Lagos chapter has called for more cancer awareness programmes especially breast cancer for a timely detection and treatment of the illness. Oamen said this on Saturday during a Walk on Cancer Awareness with the theme: "Increasing Breast Cancer Awareness, Detect it, Treat it, Defeat it" which held at the Sports Complex, Navy Town, Ojodu, Lagos. The chairperson said that breast cancer affected about one in eight women during their life time and this statistic represents a person, a woman, a daughter, a sister, a friend or a colleague. "While it is less common in men, men are also at risk. When breast cancer is detected early, the survival rate is significantly high. "Early detection gives us a fighting chance, regular breasts cancer examinations are powerful steps that we can all take to protect ourselve...

 Partnership and collective efforts needed to eradicate violent extremism says GOC Lagos, Nov.9, 2024 The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Maj.-Gen. Farouk Mijinyawa has said that it was only through partnership and collective efforts could the menace of violent extremism be eradicated in the world. Mijinyawa said this on Friday during the graduation ceremony of 32 participants of Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre (MLAILPKC) on Countering Violent Extremism. ReelzzNewzz24 reports that the Countering Violent Extremism Course 5, 2024 which started on Oct. 26 ended on Nov.8 at the Nigerian Army School of Finance and Administration (NASFA) Lagos. Participants from six foreign countries such as Ghana, Sierra Leone, Cameroun, Guinea Bissau, Togo and Liberia partook in the two-week rigorous training. Mijinyawa commended the seamless collaboration between MLAILPKC and the Government of Japan through the United Nations Development Programme (U...

 Ara set to commemorate 25th anniversary on stage, 50th birthday Nov. 8, 2024 The progenitor of female talking drummers in Africa, Aralola Olamuyiwa, popularly known as “Ara”, says plans have advanced to celebrate her 50th birthday and 25 years on stage, in January 2025. Ara told the ReelzzNewzz24 in Lagos, that she began her career as a professional drummer in 1999, hence set to celebrate the milestones. She noted that a legacy project, which entailed building “Ara Drum Heritage Centre”, would be unveiled during the double celebrations. She explained that the centre would be dedicated to sustaining traditional drumming, fostering creative talent, and instilling a profound sense of cultural pride. “My plan is to establish a world-class drum museum showcasing African drumming history and cultural significance. “This is to provide training and educational programmes for drummers, focusing on traditional and contemporary techniques. “It will also be a platform to host workshops, conce...

REAN partners Netherlands for improved solar market in Nigeria  Lagos, Nov.6, 2024 The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) has partnered with the Consulate of the Netherlands in Lagos with the aim of improving the energy market space in the country. Ayo Ademilua, the president of REAN said that the partnership would create access to different funders and investors for their members and improve the quality of solar energy services in the country. Ademilua said this during the 2024 REAN Conference with the theme: Unlocking Affordable Energy for All which held on Tuesday at Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos. "This partnership with the Dutch Embassy will open up opportunity channel for our members to be able to do a lot of stuffs in the solar energy space with the organisation. "The most important thing is to be able to create access to different funders and investors for our members," he said. The president said that 2024 had been an exciting year f...

 FTAN seeks more input to national tourism policy Nov. 3, 2024 The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has called for further contributions to the review of the National Policy on Tourism and Hospitality. Mr Nkereuwem Onung, National President, FTAN, made the call on Saturday in Lagos at the Tourism and Hospitality Stakeholders’ validation of the 2024 Draft of the National Tourism Policy. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the policy is being reviewed by the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG). Onung said there was a need for absolute inclusiveness in the review process before delving into the legislation process, as some associations within FTAN were not carried along. He said this inclusive approach was necessary to gather diverse perspectives and expertise from stakeholders, ensuring a robust and effective policy that would drive Nigeria’s tourism growth. “My commendation to those who put the draft review copy of the National Tourism Policy together ...

 2024 MIPCOM opened up opportunities for Nigerian creatives- Onah Nov. 3, 2024 Ijeoma Onah, founder, Nigerian International Films and TV Summit (NIFS) says the 2024 edition of MIPCOM opened up valuable and new opportunities for Nigerian creatives. MIPCOM means Marché International des Programmes de Communication. The 2024 edition was held from Oct. 21 to 24 ,at the Palace of Festivals and Congresses in Cannes, France. Onah, who partnered with the French embassy to sponsor over 20 Nigerian creatives to the prestigious event, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. She said “The Nigerian delegation’s engagements at MIPCOM opened up valuable, new opportunities, reinforcing Nigeria’s growing presence in the international film and television landscape. “It highlighted the unique narratives Nigerian creators bring to global audiences.” Onah described the experience as transformative for Nigeria’s creative industry, expanding business relationships with the French and global community th...

National Tourism Policy review upholds promotion of domestic tourism- NESG Nov. 2, 2024 The Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), said that the current review of the National Tourism Policy was focused on promoting domestic tourism. Ms Ngozi Ngoka, Thematic Lead, Tourism and Hospitality Industries, Thematic Group, said the review was a deliberate move to ensure that tourism contributed to the Gross Domestic Product(GPD) of the nation’s economy as obtained in other countries. Ngoka said this on Saturday in Lagos, during the tourism and hospitality stakeholders validation of the 2024 Draft of the tourism policy. She, however, urged Nigerians to travel within the country for wealth creation. She stated that the tourism policy which was originally made in 1990, was first reviewed in 2005 to strategically sustain the sector. “The tourism policy contains a lot. It’s the best thing that will happen to the tourism industry. “This is because for the first time we are going to have a comprehensi...

 Art X Lagos opens with tribute to late Herbert Wigwe  Nov. 1, 2024 ART X Lagos has opened with tribute to late Herbert Wigwe, former Group Managing Director of Access Bank Plc and some other unsung pioneers across different fields. ReelzzNewzz24 reports that the theme for this year’s fair is ‘Promised Lands’. The exhibition had on display beautiful photos of the late banker with videos of iconic previous public presentations. Tokini Peterside-Schwebig, Founder of ART X Lagos, during a media preview of the exhibitions on Thursday, said no fewer than 10 specially curated galleries from cities like Lagos, Harare, Accra, and London, were featured. According to her, the theme resonates deeply with our collective journey, reflecting on where we are and envisioning where we aspire to be. Peterside-Schwebig noted that one of the galleries known as the Markmaker gallery exhibited photographs and achievements of some unsung pioneers who redefined what was possible for Africans in scien...