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Coronavirus: Abiodun Oshinibosi's HypeKing and the Road to Recovery

        At the forefront of far-reaching advocacy efforts to create awareness about the deadly novel strain of coronavirus, COVID-19 in Lagos, Nigeria was Nigeria’s leading experiential marketing agency, Abelinis Limited. The now-dreaded coronavirus took the world by surprise bringing health facilities, business and social activities to their knees and Nigeria could not have been spared. When the pandemic hit the shores of Lagos, Nigeria on February 28th, 2020, not many could envisage how it would spread like wildfire and the chaos that would follow. The Lagos state government had on March 30, 2020 commenced a total lockdown of the state in line with the directives of the Federal government, enforcing several rules and regulations –many of which were alien to the masses- including the closure of schools, churches, and certain businesses; the compulsory use of face masks and social distancing. Led by the energetic Abiodun Richard Oshinibosi, the Abelinis t...

PDI Takes Telehealth To Grassroots Northern Communities

  Pre Diagnosis International has commenced a programme of spreading its service base to various parts of the country in the bid to push for greater adoption of innovative telehealth among the country’s vulnerable and underserved communities. The company announced the first of such tactical moves for the North Central and North Western parts of the country in a recent disclosure that the PDI 24/7 Doctors’ Hotline and the PDI Telehealth App have been remodeled to serve the needs of the Northern people in the Hausa language. According to a media statement signed by the Managing Director of PDI, Dr. John Iguve, the company’s foray into Kano, Jigawa, Kaduna, and Abuja is in furtherance of PDI’s determination to meet the target of delivering efficient and affordable modern healthcare to 20 million poor and vulnerable Nigerians between 2020 and 2030. Dr. Iguve explained that the four cities were selected for the pilot scheme of the PDI 20-2030 Reach, Rescue, and Fortify project in th...

TURTLE TAIDO WINS MORE INTERNATIONAL AWARDS!

Nigeria’s most popular animation series, Adventures of Turtle Taido has picked up one award and two nominations at the Top Indie Film Awards, Tokyo, TIFA 2020. These are the award for Best Message, and Nominations for Best Animated Short and Best Original Idea. Says Muyiwa Kayode, Creator and Executive Producer of Turtle Taido, “The Best Message Award means a lot to us because the essence of Turtle Taido is to promote diversity and mutual understanding as a way of fostering unity in our nation, in Africa and the world. The main character travels to different cities and in so doing, he makes new friends, learns about other cultures and uses his special powers to help those in trouble”. Earlier this year, Turtle Taido won the award for Best Children Short at the Independent Short Awards, Los Angeles 2020, for the second year running. Other awards previously won by Turtle Taido include Best TV Series at the Buddha International Film Festival, India 2019, while it wa...

Re: THE QUEST FOR PEACE IN IDUMUJE-UGBOKO, MY PERSPECTIVE By Dr. Gabriel Ifeanyi Ogbechie.

Our attention has been drawn to a publication, here-above referred, by Gabriel Ifeanyi Ogbechie published in Vanguard online of May 21, 2020. At best, his article may generously be termed his role in the Idumuje-Ugboko crisis otherwise it is a mere tale to ingratiate and celebrate himself and his perceived role in the fratricidal crisis. IS GABRIEL AN IMPARTIAL ARBITER? No question, when history opens the pages of this crisis for generations to come, they will surely squint with acute concern because Ogbechie's role will loudly be tainted with cruel miscarriage of justice. Certainly not a stainless umpire or arbiter. On the surface, the flow of his thoughts and presentation may hold the uninformed and innocent readers captive and thus persuaded to believe that Ogbechie, who also hails from our dear Idumuje-Ugboko Kingdom did not stand aloof over the three to four years of our intense crisis. Indeed, Ogbechie didn't stand aloof. He enunciated his meeting...

“FARMERS CAN SAVE LIVES” – PRESIDENT BUHARI ECHOES TB JOSHUA PROPHECY

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said on Sunday that farmers must double their efforts in producing more food for the country as Nigeria no longer has “any money to import food”. He made these statements in a short interview after observing the Eid-el-Fitr prayers at his State House residence because of the raging COVID-19 pandemic. “I wish the farmers will go to farms and save lives so that we can produce what we need in sufficient quantity so that we don’t have to import food,” Buhari stated, calling on those in the agricultural sector to maximise the opportunities afforded by the rainy season. “In any case, we don’t have any money to import food. So, we must produce what we are going to eat… I hope the rainy season would be bountiful so that we get a lot of food,” he added. Buhari’s call echoes the prophecy of prominent Nigerian cleric TB Joshua, who has been calling on the government to invest in the agricultural sector for several years. “Agriculture will help the...

Ikorodu LG Vice-Chairman, Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba celebrates Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola at 63

In a way to celebrate the minister of interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the vice-chairman of Ikorodu Local Government and the National Deputy Chairman,   ( Association of local government vice chairmen in Nigeria) has poured out eulogies. In a statement released by her, she noted that the veteran and astute politician whose birthday is on Monday, 25th of May, 2020 has proven severally to be a man of integrity, a man of impact and a true progressive Leader in all his endeavors. She recounted his many achievements as Osun state governor, explaining that his selfless spirit and excellent leadership skills brought several developments to the state. She further maintained that Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola is a great asset to Nigeria and should be treated as such. Read statement below: Celebrating my Quintessential leader, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola Is a great privilege . I refer to him as my 'Oga' because that is what he truly is to me. Ogbeni Rauf Are...

Billionaire Prophet, Joshua Iginla celebrates birthday, finally remarries

For every glory, there is definitely   a story to tell. Prophet Joshua Iginla, a man whose glory is shinning all over the world is a year older on Thursday, May 21st, 2020.   The prophetic giant   didn’t just emerge as an influential and successful man, there are several mind-blowing stories behind his success. How would you describe a man who rose from nothing to something, a man who was an object of mockery in town, a man who couldn’t afford to eat a two—square meal a day, becoming a man whom every influential person in the world wants to reckon with. Joshua Iginla, the General Overseer of Champions Royal Assembly can be likened to one who was never expected to be successful, but against all odds, woke up to success and started living it. Little wonder, One of the favourite topics to preach for Prophet Joshua Iginla is God’s grace. Of a truth, grace has visited the man of God and decided to live with him for the rest of his life, judging by the...