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Nigerian Youth Urged To Use Social Media For Economic Empowerment

Young people across Nigeria have been urged to leverage on the power of the Internet and social media in particular to create jobs and earn decent incomes on their own. Making the call during a free skills acquisition training during the 2019 National Festival of Arts and Culture in Benin, Edo State, Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Segun Runsewe, said that despite its many distractions, the Internet and social media held several economic empowerment benefits and therefore Nigerian youth must seize the opportunity. He said, “Many of young people in Nigeria can produce good items, the time they use on WhatsApp and other social media platforms on activities that bring no value to them, they can use to market their skills and seek economic empowerment. “On our own, we will continue to use the platform culture has provided to give Nigerians the chance to empower themselves economically.” Young people were trained on digital marketing, tradit...
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Culture, Sports Has United Nigerians More Than Politics –Oba Of Benin

The Oba of Benin Kingdom, Oba Ewuare II, has said that culture and sports have unified Nigerians more than politics. The revered monarch, who gave the submission on Saturday at the Benin Golf Course during the ongoing National Festival of Arts and Culture in Edo State, added that it was time for all sections of the country to put aside their differences and embrace peace and tolerance to move Nigeria forward. Oba Ewuare II further noted that culture had been an instrument for entrenching peace, unity and national integration, stating that as a major custodian of Nigeria’s rich culture, he will not hesitate to promote the country’s tradition anywhere in the world. While commending the National Council for Arts and Culture led by Otunba Segun Runsewe for bringing together different states across the federation to display Nigeria’s rich culture and tradition over the past week in Edo, the monarch called on the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to invest in culture and t...
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Ondo School Teachers, Others Killed In Ogun Road Accident

File photo File photo At least nine persons have died in a multiple motor accident which occurred at Ijebu-Ife in Ogun-East Council Area of Ogun State, SaharaReportershas learnt. The crash occurred on Saturday and included some passengers transiting from Ondo. Among the passengers were school teachers travelling from Okitipupa area of Ondo to Ogun State for a wedding ceremony. Families of some of the victims confirmed the sad incident to our correspondent on Saturday. One of the family members, Mr Ayodele Ikuomola, who lost an aunt in the accident, confirmed the tragedy. He said, “I lost an aunt to the accident while she was travelling from Okitipupa to Ogun State for a wedding ceremony. “Some teachers that join them on the trip lost their lives as well. “I learnt that the driver of one of the vehicles tried to overtake another and rammed into a tanker in the process.” Speaking with SaharaReporters, Caretaker Chairman, Okitipupa Local Council Area, Abayomi Ades...
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Las Las, School Na Scam By Promise Eze

‘School na scam!’ This disheartening cry puffs into the cyber space and could be heard inside the four walls of a dilapidated university classroom from the lips of a disgruntled young generation. Their pulsating anger worries. “Of what use is it in investing time and resources in a system that has proven to be inefficient, corrupt and almost useless?” they quiz with a gloomy face discoloured and contoured by grief. The reason for their agony is not far-fetched. Enamoured by the prospect of what a tertiary institution offers, they had walked happily into its compound but before one could chant Jack Robinson, sexual perverts feigning to be lecturers prepositioned sex to female students in exchange for good grades. Yes! Lecturers who are entrusted to teach furiously sought for means to peep through the underwear of their students. How horrible. More disturbing is the fact that those who resisted this affront received some terrible lashing. Using the strength of silence, these va...
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A Masquerade Gets Dressed Up To Confront Agba Jalingo In Court By Elias Ozikpu

Exactly 20 years after Nigeria supposedly got rid of men in camouflage, the country’s democracy is experiencing a nosedive in ways that words alone cannot adequately capture. Ironically, members of the judiciary appear to be aiding the attack against Nigeria’s democracy. An example is the recent ruling in Agba Jalingo’s case in Calabar, Cross River, where the presiding judge, Justice Simon Akpah Amobeda, granted an application filed by the police asking to conceal the identity of its witness. This ruling calls for serious concern and questions the criminal justice system in Nigeria. In delivering his ruling, the judge held that the police’s witness will testify behind curtains in a cubicle. He said the defendant and his counsel will not be privy to the name, alias or any other details of the witness. “His Lordship” did not stop there, he further ruled that the public and the press will not be allowed into the courtroom whilst the witness is testifying against Agba Jalingo. Se...
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Don't Allow Democracy To Die In Edo State By Comrade Akerele

Following the resurgence of thuggery and hooliganism in Edo State in recent times after three years of concerted efforts by the administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki to stamp this anti-development vice out of the state and create employment opportunities for young people in a productive manner, I am forced to cry out as a democracy activist/advocate who joined forces along with others across Nigeria as a 17-year-old in 1993 after the annulment of June 12 election to say democracy is under threat in Edo State. I will not keep quiet and allow those who never took risk either openly or secretly to fight the military to appropriate democracy to themselves, their pockets and their cronies. Fighting alongside the present Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, Comrade Equity Ohonbanmu, Dr Osagie Obayuwanna, Ephraim Ubaini, Festus Ukejie, Sylvester Odion Akhaine, Dr Beko Ransome-Kuti, Friday Ughoriakhi and others too numerous to mention, I never imagined that one day...
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Buhari-Putin Entente: Will Russia Rush Nigeria To Ruin? By Fredrick Nwabufo

Fredrick Nwabufo I once wrote: “There is no morality in global politics. It is eat or be eaten. The nucleus of international relations, beyond the niceties of diplomacy, is interest. Substantially, foreign relations are a trade of interests. Nothing is given for nothing. Every country seeks its own even in the extension of charity to another country.” What is Russia’s interest in Nigeria – Africa? Well, the interest of outsiders in Africa has always been the same – to plunder the continent. It is the same as that of the conveners of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, who arrogantly arrogated to themselves the task of shaping the future of Africa by their own greed and lust for glory. On the surface, Russia’s interest in Nigeria is economic and political. Russia, or rather, the former Soviet Union had strong imprints on Africa – during the Cold War Era – before its subsidence in 1991. In fact, the continent was the theatre of the so-called ideological war between the United ...
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Nigerian Government Urged To Fix Bad Roads Causing Accidents

A popular radio presenter and social commentator, Edmond Obilo, has called on the Nigerian Government and Oyo State Government to fix a large ditch along Mokola Road in Ibadan that has been causing accidents. Obilo, who posted a video showing a car in the large ditch on Facebook, said if the roads were in good condition, a lot of accidents would be averted. He said, “A strategy for total control of a people is wear them out with poverty, poor education and endanger their lives with weak infrastructure. "Once this is achieved, the people become pawns in the hands of an evil leadership. “The Nigerian political class has fully embraced this method. But when it backfires, it leads to conflagration of unimaginable proportion.” just setting up my twttr — jack 🌍🌏🌎 (@jack) March 21, 2006 Celebrity Environment Politics News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content via
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JUST IN: Students, Staff of Engravers College Regain Freedom

Students and staff of Engravers College, who were Abducted, have regained their freedom. Confirming their freedom, Commissioner, for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, Samuel Aruwan, said it comes as a refreshing relief for the people of the state. See Also Travel JUST IN: Five Burnt Beyond Recognition In Kaduna-Kachia Road Crash 0 Comments 2 Weeks Ago He said, "We are relieved that this criminal violation of the right to liberty is over and that they are all back safely. "The victims, most of whom are minors, and their families will now be focusing on recovering from this undeserved trauma. "We appeal for respect for their privacy." CRIME Insurgency Police News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content via
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Sandringham House

Sandringham House . Sandringham House in Norfolk, England, is the private home of Elizabeth II. Although architecturally undistinguished (Pevsner Architectural Guides describing it as "frenetic Jacobean"), the house has been a favoured residence of the Royal family for over 150 years. The estate was bought in 1862 for Albert Edward, Prince of Wales. Between 1870 and 1900 the house was rebuilt and Edward developed the wider property into one of the best sporting estates in England. George V inherited it in 1910 and in 1932 made the first ever Christmas broadcast from the house. George died at Sandringham on 20 January 1936. The property passed to his son Edward VIII, and at the abdication, it was purchased by Edward's brother, George VI. As devoted to the house as his father, he died there on 6 February 1952. On the King's death, Sandringham was inherited by Elizabeth II. The Queen spends much of the winter at the house, including the anniversary of her father's...
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Sandringham House

Sandringham House . Sandringham House in Norfolk, England, is the private home of Elizabeth II. Although architecturally undistinguished (Pevsner Architectural Guides describing it as "frenetic Jacobean"), the house has been a favoured residence of the Royal family for over 150 years. The estate was bought in 1862 for Albert Edward, Prince of Wales. Between 1870 and 1900 the house was rebuilt and Edward developed the wider property into one of the best sporting estates in England. George V inherited it in 1910 and in 1932 made the first ever Christmas broadcast from the house. George died at Sandringham on 20 January 1936. The property passed to his son Edward VIII, and at the abdication, it was purchased by Edward's brother, George VI. As devoted to the house as his father, he died there on 6 February 1952. On the King's death, Sandringham was inherited by Elizabeth II. The Queen spends much of the winter at the house, including the anniversary of her father's...
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VIDEO: Krept & Konan X Wizkid – G Love

VIDEO: Krept & Konan X Wizkid – G Love Overview of Krept & Konan X Wizkid – G Love (Official Video) British music duo, Krept & Konan finally unlock the official music video of their latest effort titled “ G Love “. However, ‘ G Love ‘ features one of the biggest music acts in Africa, our very own starboy Wizkid who never disappoints in delivering catchy hooks. SEE ALSO : Wizkid – Joro (Prod. Northboi) The record is housed under their new album ‘ Revenge Is Sweet ‘, a 13 track project scheduled for release on November 1st. Check it out and share your thoughts below! DOWNLOAD AUDIO Subscribe to notjustok TV GET IT ON DIGITAL STORES Latest Contents Juls ft. Falz & Oxlade – Angelina (Official Video) Akon ft. Kizz Daniel – Take Your Place Davido – A Good Time (Album) | Pre-order Ceeboi ft. Skales – Super Woman (Remix) Bukwild – Oma (Prod. Akeem Da Beat) Ketchup – Skilahmatic (Pre-Order) Buju – Lenu (Prod. Steph) Blaqbonez – Mr Boombastic (Full EP...
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