NLNG Commemorates Media Excellence, Bestows N5m Award on Journalist

ADEOLA YUSUF

…. as Odeh announces introduction of the NLNG prize for Energy reporting   The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) management honored Prisca Sam-Duru of Vanguard Newspaper with a sum of N5 million on Friday. She was recognized for writing NLNG stories for prizes in literature and science over the last two decades. Speaking at the event, NLNG General Manager, External Relation and Sustainable Development, Andy Odeh stated that the award is meant to celebrate media professionals for telling the NLNG stories. The event was tagged, “Celebrating the voices of impact…

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Lagos Journalist, Tajudeen Balogun, Elected As Vetland Parents Forum’s Chair

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. ‘Real reasons Lagos govt, principal, teachers deserved eulogy,’ Forum releases special Message for Teacher’s day   Lagos-based journalist Tajudeen Balogun, has emerged as the Chairman of the Parents’ Forum for the Vetland Junior Grammar School, Ifako-Ijaye. Platforms Africa reports that the Forum, which elected new executives that would lead the body for the next 24 months, also released a special message for the World’s Teacher’s Day eulogising the teachers for their selfless service. The new leaders include a Mr. Wale Alimi, Vice Chairman 1; Gboyega Agunbiade, Vice Chairman 2;…

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Shaibu Remains Impeached, Obaseki Insists

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The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has stated that the embattled Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, remains impeached. Obaseki made this statement on Friday in reaction to a comment credited to Shaibu, warning Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to guard against attempts by political appointees to loot government properties. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie, Obaseki told Edo workers to disregard what he described as “infantile ramblings,” asserting that Shaibu remains impeached until the court’s determination and therefore lacks…

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‘I’m Sorry,’ Adeboye Apologises For Saying Those Who Didn’t Pay Tithe Won’t Make Heaven

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The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has issued a public apology over an aspect of his teaching about tithe. The cleric who tendered the apology during one of his recent sermons said he was wrong for making such a claim that payment of tithe was a prerequisite for making heaven. He noted that his claim is not in the Holy Bible. The apology was a sequel to his earlier claim that paying tithe, a common practice in many Christian denominations, involving…

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Naira Appreciates To N1,685 In Parallel Market

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The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,685 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,700 per dollar on Monday. Similarly, the Naira appreciated to N1,659.26 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM fell to N1,659.26 per dollar from N1,669.15 per dollar on Wednesday, indicating N9.89 appreciation for the naira. READ ALSO: Crescent Varsity Lecturer, Jamiu Folarin, Bags PhD Student Dies In Tragic Campus Accident, Exams Suspended Zenera, CEO Olowola Win PR Agency, Brand Strategist Of The Decades…

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Crescent Varsity Lecturer, Jamiu Folarin, Bags PhD

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“Impact far beyond the classroom,” emotional tributes students, colleagues penned for the latest scholar of solution journalism in Nigeria   A lecturer at the department of Mass Communication, Crescent University Abeokuta, Jamiu Folarin, has bagged Ph.D in Communication. Platforms Africa reports that Folarin successfully defended his Ph.D thesis on solution journalism at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye on Thursday, Divorced, Remarried During PhD, Untold Story of Aminat Ige, UNILAG Best Thesis Winner Ingenious Strategist, Prof Olatunji, Leads ACSPN In Fresh Forward March, By Ganiu Okunnu PhD Student Dies In Tragic…

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Iyanda To Online Publishers: How To Reach Your Desired Audience

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Members of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers have been urged to embrace Artificial Intelligence to attract readers to their websites. The Mediapreneurs were told to leverage different online platforms and technology for the promotion of their products or services. The Publisher of QEDNG, Olumide Iyanda, made the call during his presentation at the capacity-building session of the 8th Annual General Meeting of GOCOP at Reverton Hotel, Lokoja, Kogi State. He insisted that media managers should post their stories where their readers can easily read them. Iyanda, who stated that…

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Student Dies In Tragic Campus Accident, Exams Suspended

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The authorities of the Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu have confirmed the tragic death of Chiamaka Ozoigbondu, a student of Peaceland College, Enugu, in a road accident on campus on Monday. The incident was confirmed in a statement issued by the Acting Rector of the institute, Dr. Emeka Ejim, in Enugu on Wednesday. Ejim also stated that the two other students, who were injured in the accident, were currently receiving medical care. According to him, the institute sympathised with the family of the deceased and extended its heartfelt condolences…

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Chosen Pastor Muoka To VeryDarkMan: If I Get Angry With You…

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The General Overseer of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, Pastor Lazarus Muoka, has warned social media activist and influencer, Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, over the criticism of his church. The General Overseer of the fast growing church gave the warning during a service, the video of which has since gone viral. The church had come under criticism for some testimonies by members. READ ALSO Divorce: I’ve Been Homeless For A Year — Ex-winner, BBNaija Senator Jonathan Zwingina Dies At 70 Iranian Fires Multiple Missiles Into Israel Independence:…

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Divorce: I’ve Been Homeless For A Year — Ex-winner, BBNaija

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The winner of the 2011 edition of the Big Brother Naija reality television show, Karen Igho, has revealed that she is now homeless. The first African and Nigerian female winner of the reality show made this public in a post she shared on her X handle, formerly Twitter. Igho, who got married in 2014, said she became homeless following her decision to separate from her husband, Yaroslav Rakos. She saids: “I’m going through a divorce with my husband. “I have been homeless for a year, and I have been hurt…

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