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http://ift.tt/2r9oYlm Rockson Igelige A prominent intellectual property rights lawyer, activist and politician, Hon. Rockson Igelige, will, tomorrow, mark his birthday with a lecture and the unveiling of his NGO, Friends of the Creator Foundation (FCF). To deliver the lecture, which will be chaired by Mrs. Ovoke Otolo, is an intellectual property law lecturer at Delta State University (DELSU), Oleh campus, Mr. Ituru Oghenerukevwe Roy. He will speak on the topic ‘Everyman Should Enjoy the Fruits of his Labour,’ with a focus on intellectual property rights advocacy. Expected to begin at 12noon, the event will hold at R.A. Igelige & Co law office along Odoro Road, Oleh, Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State. Also expected to grace the unveiling are notable actor, Mr. Nobert Young, Chairman, Copyright Society of Nigeria and former President of Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Chief Tony Okoroji, publisher of Sahara Reporters, Comrade Omoyele Sowore, Ch...

http://ift.tt/2oZMIY9 President Muhammadu Buhari Once again, in their demonstration of unwavering tenacity and cautious optimism, Nigerians have joined public office holders, the ruling party and friends of the country in congratulating President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration as it marks its second anniversary today. This administration has weathered the storm of pessimism, vacillation and inertia, on its democratic journey to achieve some definable goals. As always, regime landmarks like this afford Nigerians an opportunity to reflect on and frankly evaluate the first half of the Buhari administration. But rather than being celebrated as a day to reel out modest achievements of the administration, today should remind Nigerians of the problems that have befallen the country, and how they can be resolved. Nigerians should reflect on the needed re-organisation of various national institutions so that the country can move forward. Since the inception of this political dispensati...

http://ift.tt/2re0tE6 Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Law Union & Rock Insurance, Jide Orimolade (left); Chairman, Remi Babalola and Company Secretary, Stanley Chikwendu at the firm 48th Annual general Meeting in Lagos. Law Union and Rock Insurance Plc, posted a Gross Premium Income of N3.93 billion in 2016, its Chairman, Remi Babalola, has said. This was disclosed at the 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the underwriting firm in Lagos, also showed the firm increased marginally in its top-line whilst it recorded a significant growth in the bottom-line. According to him, the company ended the year with N3.935 billion Gross Premium Written compared to N3.858 billion recorded in 2015. Profit before Tax grew by over 100 per cent from N328 million in 2015 to N658 million. He said total assets grew by 3.72 per cent to N8.580 billion while shareholders’ funds grew by 13.03 per cent from N4.458 billion to N5.039 billion in 2016. Babalola said the Company’s mantra...

http://ift.tt/2sc5XN0 First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited in the renewed promo, commenced in March this year, will run till October. The first set of winners in the “FCMB Millionaire Promo Season 4,” has emerged with four customers across the bank’s geographical network winning N1 million each. Besides, 640 other customers were rewarded with various exciting gift items, ranging from LED televisions, power generating sets, decoders, tablets, smart phones and other consolation prizes. The customers who emerged from the electronic draws held across the country are Musa Mohammed of Broad Street branch, Lagos; Yahaya Mohammed for the Abuja/North regional draw in Abuja; and Vidal Effiong for the South-East/South-South draw at the Oron Road branch in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Others were Mr. and Mrs. James Okechukwu (joint account), for South-West regional draw at the Gbongan-Ibadan Road branch in Osogbo, Osun State. First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited in the renewed promo, co...

http://ift.tt/2rdRORR < Previous 1 of 10 Next > Brazilian singers Maria Gadu (L) and Caetano Veloso perform during a protest against Brazilian President Michel Temer calling for new presidential elections, at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 28, 2017. YASUYOSHI CHIBA / AFP Brazilian singer Caetano Veloso and singer-songwriter Milton Nascimento perform during a protest against Brazilian President Michel Temer calling for new presidential elections, at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 28, 2017. YASUYOSHI CHIBA / AFP Several hundred people attended a concert by top Brazilian musicians in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday in the latest protest demanding the resignation of President Michel Temer and calling for new elections. Caught up in serious corruption allegations, Temer is refusing to step down, hanging onto his office in the face of mounting popular pressure and the risk his all-important parliamentary support base may colla...

http://ift.tt/2qvoPVK This seemingly endless strain of melancholy continues in “A Note to Nkunlunkulu” as Egede solicits God’s intervention for a dissipation of the cruelty and startling problems crushing the entire region of the Niger Delta.“A Note to Nkunlunkulu”, conveys his appalling art imaged in ‘Nkunlunkulu’, a Zulu name for God, who is able to save and deliver the entire region or land from the aching problems. The poem captures God’s greatness and power to deliver the oppressed. Of course, the problems of the region erode the people’s confidence in the nation’s leadership, and as such, under this circumstance, Egede must fulfill his role as a chronicler and watchdog of his region by raising an alarm to the one who can deliver absolutely. In this poem, Egede employs symbols and images that capture leaders that are tyrants and cannibals who have re-incarnated in the persons of ‘the Does and the Barres’, the Amins and the Abachas’. These terrifying imagistic symbols ignite ter...

http://ift.tt/2nQvhKt Ernest Onuoha “Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. And she had an Egyptian maidservant whose name was Hagar. So Sarai said to Abram, “See now, the Lord has restrained me from bearing children. Please, go in to my maid; perhaps I shall obtain children by her.” And Abram heeded the voice of Sarai,” (Gen 16:1-2) It is to be noted that God honours His Words more than His name. Accordingly, the scripture could afford to say: “God is not man, that He should lie or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Has He said and will He not do it? Or has He spoken and will He not fulfil it?” (Num. 23: 19). In the conversation that followed, we saw Abram bending backwards, as if God will not fulfil His promise unto him. Recall, Life Application Study Bible says that God promised to bless Abram and make him great, but there was one condition. Abram had to do what God wanted him to do. This meant leaving his home and friends and travelling to a new land, w...

http://ift.tt/2pGUrsR Lagos Assembly Over the years, scholars have stressed the importance of mother tongue, noting that it is imperative for a child’s development and grasping of the basic elements of teaching and learning. International organisations like UNESCO, and especially UN General Assembly’s Convention on Child’s Rights have stressed the need to educate children, at least, at primary level using mother tongue as medium of instruction. It argues that researches have shown that mother tongue-based schooling significantly improves learning. This informed Lagos State lawmaker’s resolve to pass into law the bill mandating the use of mother tongue into the state’s education system. This was the concern of the lawmakers at their recent plenary. The lawmakers, who submitted that indigenous language would serve as a yardstick to promote the African culture, also noted that it would bring development. The plenary session witnessed the second reading of the bill seeking to promote...

http://ift.tt/2r0xO4I Lazarus Muoka Text: Matthew 16:18 “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Ephesians 5:26-27 “That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.” There are so many other people who could not find their feet, they could not breakthrough on their own effort, no matter how much they tried, or struggled. Their breakthrough came as soon as they allowed the Lord to build them. Today, the Lord is telling you to follow me and I will make you fishers of men. I will make you that which I want you to be. Revelation 4:11 “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.” I want you to understand my ...

http://ift.tt/2qvLcKC PHOTO: BellaNaija The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. W. Stuart Symington has opened Nigeria’s first state-of-the art Priority American Space hosted at the yaba offices of technology incubator, Co-Creation Hub (CC-Hub). At the event attended by technology leaders, Ambassador Symington explained that the space, which is equipped with cutting-edge digital technology, is a center for Nigerians to develop innovative ideas, learn about the United States and its people, explore possible study at U.S. universities, enjoy U.S. cultural programmes and also interact with U.S. exchange programme alumni. In a statement, Symington said, “At the Priority American Space in Lagos, we are investing in technology and programs to unleash the creativity of Nigeria’s burgeoning community of innovators. We are pleased to partner with Co-Creation Hub, a leading force for incubating social entrepreneurship and technological advancement.” The Centre, now open to the m...

http://ift.tt/2rqOOm8 Chelsea’s danger man, Eden Hazard scored one of best goals against Arsenal with a sensational solo strike during their EPL clash. He is a player to watch out for in today’s FA Cup final at the Wembley Stadium. • Gunners Vow To Stop Hazard Chelsea have to put on a “high level” performance to beat a strong Arsenal side in today’s FA Cup final at Wembley, the Premier League champions’ defender David Luiz has said. In-form Chelsea are on course to win a domestic double and can select from a fully fit squad, while Arsenal are struggling with an ongoing injury crisis as four defenders are expected to miss the final. “We have to concentrate to train hard every day to be in the best shape to play this final,” Luiz told British media.”I think when you play for a big club… we know we’ll play against a fantastic team, fantastic players in good shape. “They have fantastic players and an amazing coach, so we need to be in our high level to win this final.”Fellow d...

http://ift.tt/2rZTbS9 Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi • Rejection Of The Award Is A Huge Moral Relief For Wike, Says Rivers Govt Minister of Transportation and a former governor of Rivers State, Mr. Chibuike Amaechi, has described as “a poisoned chalice,” an award/honour planned to be bestowed on him by Wike, and therefore rejected it. Amaechi, in a statement by his media aide, David Iyofor, said: “In the past couple of days, Amaechi has been inundated with calls and enquiries from journalists about a purported an award/honour to him from Wike. “But as at today, Amaechi has not received any communication from Wike and/or Rivers State government in this respect.“Be that as it may, we want to state categorically that whatever Wike claims to be giving to Amaechi is a poisoned chalice that has been unequivocally rejected by the minister.” According to him: “The purported award itself is a contradiction of monumental proportions, a contradiction that can only come fr...

http://ift.tt/2rqWyos Peter Odili Former governor of Rivers State, Dr. Peter Odili, has called for an end to political bickering and antagonism against Governor Nyesom Wike. Odili said Rivers State deserves peace and stability to ensure its sustained socio-economic growth and development. Odili, speaking in Port Harcourt, while commissioning the multimillion-naira Pleasure Park, built by Wike’s administration at Rumuola, as part of events marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of the state, said Rivers State people and those who supported Wike to emerge as governor did so out of conviction that he was the most suitable person to administer the state at this point in time. “I appeal to our elders, political leaders… We are no longer united, as we should be. Power comes from God. God has given us Wike, let all divisive factions and factors, tow the path and stand behind our governor. Let us give him total support,” he said. Odili observed that the park, which occupies 1...

http://ift.tt/2s0db7u Principal of Ijaw National Academy, Charles Johnson When Governor Henry Seriake Dickson took over as the governor of Bayelsa State in 2012, a time when the state was the hotbed of militants, his first move was to declare a state of emergency on education as result of poor state of primary and secondary schools in the state. Today, that decision has led to massive construction of schools equipped with what can rightly be tagged state of the art facilities that symbolises the Governor’ restoration agenda in the education sector. One of such projects is the Ijaw National Academy, a co-educational institution established two years ago to provide good quality education for children of Bayelsa State from all strata of life. The vision and philosophy behind the initiative is to expose teenage Bayelsans to Western form of education early in life, so that when they grow into adulthood, they would be insulated from influences that can lead them into militancy and all ...

http://ift.tt/2oUQTSn Delta Police Commissioner, Mr. Zanna Ibrahim The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, Zanna Ibrahim has called for peace in Idumuje-Ugboko. The Police Commissioner call, yesterday came against the backdrop of ongoing crisis in the hitherto quiet village over issue that can be easily resolved. The commissioner called on the belligerents to sheathe their swords and give room for peaceful and meaningful dialogue to take place towards the enthronement of peace and safety in the village. The commissioner, who noted that security agencies have so far exercised utmost restraint in the handling of the crisis because of the need to avoid any untoward repercussions, ordered that thugs and cultists mobilized to foment trouble in the community should immediately be kept off the streets, and innocent citizens be allowed right of way and access to their lawful endeavours. The Police soss, while appealing for a cessation forthwith of rumor-monge...

http://ift.tt/2pnI0AS Kudimoney provides an online lending platform dedicated to creating innovative and practical financial products providing Nigerian residents with access to easy, secure, transparent, and flexible loans. Kudi Capital Management Limited has announced the launch of Kudimoney.com, a fully licensed online lending platform that would offer unsecured personal loans to consumers in Nigeria. At kudimoney.com, creditworthy borrowers can apply for fixed-rate, no-fee personal loans of up to N1 million over a six month period. Applicants are assessed and receive an immediate credit decision, followed by automated verification steps for final approval. Kudimoney provides an online lending platform dedicated to creating innovative and practical financial products providing Nigerian residents with access to easy, secure, transparent, and flexible loans. The company was launched to remedy the challenges of access to short term credit. Founded in late 2016, by Babs Ogun...