Trek Africa Awards, Sen Shehu Sani to deliver National Discourse Speech.

As the exciting moment for the continental award event; Trek Africa Awards/National Discourse (TAWA) return for the 2017 edition.The Senate Committee Chairman on Local and Foreign Debts, representing Kaduna Central, Sen. Shehu Sani has been selected to deliver the Keynote 4^th annual national discourse award speech.

In a statement by the Project director, Mr. Oki Samson, "the ceremony is expected to be in a class of its own as eminent Nigerians, captain of Industries, other Africa personalities and members of the Press will be in attendance at the award dinner".

Senator Sani Shehu. Photo by:www.google.com

The organizers (McKinggs Media Productions, Publishers of Trek Magazine) said  Sen. Sani was chosen to deliver the speech based on his wealth of leadership and political experience as a grassroots politician to being one of the finest and vocal Senator in Nigeria today. 

A former student’s union leader, vibrant grassroots mobilizer, national activism, a successful manager of men and resources, human right campaigner, an author, a philanthropist, a performing Senator and a renowned National statesman. The federal lawmaker will be speaking on, “PATRIOTISM, CATALYST FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.” The event will also, witness the Official Unveiling of “I STAND FOR A UNITED NIGERIA” Project Banner to be coordinated by His Excellency, Dr. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, Executive Governor, Delta State under the Chairmanship of H/E. Chief Olusegun Osoba, former Governor of Ogun State.

The event will be hosted by celebrity Ghanaian TV Host, Dzifa Gray and Ayodele Ozugbakun of TVC which is billed to hold at Oriental hotel, Victoria island, Lagos on Sunday 29th October, 2017 by 2pm. The Theme; “Patriotism” was deliberately chosen to carefully address the state of the Nation. Nigeria is evidently and unarguably a land of great potential. This view stems from her enormous natural resources, talents, diversity of culture, population strength and citizens resourcefulness. Great nations in history enjoy only one thing in common; “deliberate effort of citizens to build a secured and prosperous fatherland. The TAWA2017 Criteria focus largely on Personality, Leadership style, Uncommon Patriotism, Entrepreneurship, Level of Success recorded and Degree of Societal Impact.

NATIONAL THEATRE , LAGOS TO HOST BEAUTY , FASHION & ART EXPO 2017.

The Lagos International Beauty, Fashion & Arts Expo (B.F.A) is an international business forum where Beauticians, make-up artists, Fashion Designers and Visual artists gather together to exhibit, trade and network with the global market. The B.F.A provides a global platform for Beauty, Fashion & Arts professionals to showcase and demonstrate their latest products and services, meet with industry partners and customers, study activities of their contemporaries and examine recent market trends and opportunities. The Lagos International Beauty, Fashion & Arts Expo  which is managed by Events International Ventures comes up this weekend Friday 27th -29th October,2017 from 10am till 11pm, at the National Art Theatre ,Iganmu, Lagos. 

The Expo includes daily workshops with investors, bankers, online tech professionals and export agents. The workshops will expose exhibitors to opportunities and new ideas in their line of work. In the workshop, participants shall have access to interact with investors and bankers who can support their businesses financially. Tech professionals will teach how exhibitors can use online technology effectively to become global players in their field of enterprise. Export Agents will educate participants on the processes and opportunities for export of fashion, Arts and beauty products and services

Picture credit:NSURE BEAUTY. 

ERADICATION OF DRUG ABUSE AND CULTISM ,A COLLECTIVE EFFORTS -LASG

The Lagos State Government has called on stakeholders and members of the public to support its drive to totally eradicate the menace of cultism and drug abuse from every part of the society, saying it is capable of destroying the present and future generation.

Speaking at the State Government organised sensitization programme on drug use, misuse and abuse for stakeholders in the education sector at Alausa, Ikeja, State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Pharm.

Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf

(Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf said the eradication of social vices from the society requires undiluted support from the public.

She said every family in the State are major stakeholders in restoring core values to the society since the home engages children in early interaction capable of influencing the child positively or negatively.

In her words: “Family bonding is the bedrock of the relationship between parents and children. The family has the responsibility for appropriate behaviour, moderate and consistent discipline”.

Uzamat noted that the programme is designed to address students in the State on aggressive behaviour, poor social skills and academic difficulties which have been discovered as traits influenced by drug abuse, cultism and other social vices during pre-school sessions.

While urging parents to be watchful of their children, the Commissioner warned school children involved in drug abuse and cultism that the act is equivalent to suicide and detrimental to family dreams.

“Drug abuse and cultism are like committing suicide, killing your family dreams, destroying community and communal togetherness, by extension destroying your generation”, she noted.

Earlier in his address, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola restated that programmes and policies initiated by the State government through the Ministry are all in the interest of children.

He said the programme will provide a clearer view on the importance of social workers in all areas of the society through pep talks, education on child rights law, child safeguarding policy and other government establishment activities initiated for the sake of every child.

Muri-Okunola maintained that the rights of every child in Lagos State should be accorded to them, echoing that violators of the State Child Rights Law will not go unpunished.

The representative of Lead Consultant, a non-governmental organization with a focus on youth empowerment and education, Mr. Adebowale Baiye lamented at the huge number of youngsters attracted by hard drugs use, cultism and other social vices.

He, however, appealed to the government to introduce measures to investigate age and medical eligibility to checkmate any member of the society before purchasing drugs.

OPRAH WINFREY VISITED A BANK FOR THE FISRT TIME IN 29 YEARS.

Oprah Winfrey is one of the most bankable personalities on the face of the earth... If only the bank actually knew.

While playing a game for Ellen DeGeneres YouTube segment "Ellen's Burning Questions," Oprah revealed that she only recently stepped foot inside a bank, something she hadn't done in 29 years!

Oprah .Credit Google.com

"I went to the bank recently because I hadn't been to the bank since 1988," she said after Ellen asked Oprah what her ATM pin number was (Oprah didn't know and said she didn't have one.)
"What did you go to the bank for?" Ellen asked. Oprah deadpanned, "To deposit a million dollars."


No joke, she had a seven-figure check she wanted to deposit.

"Yeah, I just wanted to go there just to do it. I stood in line, just to do it," the TV legend said.

Ellen, who also couldn't exactly remember the last time she went to the bank, asked how that moment felt.

"It felt fantastic," Oprah said before clarifying the amount of her deposit, stating, "Actually, it was $2 million."

Story first published on msn.com

ODAAWARDS AND QUEEN MOREMI AJASORO BEAUTY PAGEANT UNITE FOR COMMON GOALS .

Princess Kemi Egbeyode 

Plans are in top gear to bring two grand events in the same venue at the same time.

The maiden edition of Outstanding Dignitaries Achievement Awards otherwise known as ODAAwards Powered By Rollicking Entertainment company - a Media Content Production and  Event Management company and the second edition of the Queen Moremi Ajasoro (QMA) an iconic initiative of the House of Oduduwa Foundation founded by His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adéyeyè Enitan Ògúnwùsì (Òjàjà II), will hold on the 3rd of December, 2017 at the prestigious Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos.

The Cultural Beauty Pageant, as revealed by  Princess Ronke Ademiluyi, QMA Heritage Ambassador , is among efforts by the Ooni of Ife to preserve and promote the legacies of the revered and legendary Ife Queen,  as well as create role models while  empowering young Nigerian ladies to be productive and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s development and by extension, the  World .Princess Ademiluyi who is also the founder of The  Africa Fashion Week Nigeria and London, further stated that QMA will create a new landmark for pageants. It will celebrate the embodiment of beauty, cultural reawakening , intellectual quanlities , women empowerment and become an engine of Economic growth.

The QMA application forms are free and over 500 ladies have registered.The auditions will take place on the 30th & 31st of October and there will be metorship sessions each day as part of the auditions.QMA will have the finalists in-house for a  two-week period which will be aired live on spice TV.

Also In the words of  Princess Olukemi Egbeyode , a television Presenter and movie producer, the brain behind the ODAAwards project “We have observed  that in recent times people who have done greatly in various intellectual industries had not been celebrated or honored as they should.  The ODA abbreviation, she continues , is a Yoruba word meaning “You  are good”. This is a perfect interpretation of what  the award stands for, because it is a recognition for the best.

The Amiable movie maker also stated that , the awards  is focused on men and women who have done excellently well in their areas of profession, industries  and works. Those that have become achievers, by means of creating   jobs/ Entrepreneurs  developing their industry, environment and society. Those that have represented the country in one way or the other with high held integrity and honor, will be celebrated at the maiden edition and annually. .

The awardees were chosen from different Sectors.  The list includes  - Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Princess Toyin Kolade, Oba Adetola Emmanuel king, Barrister Biyi Otegbeye, Princess Ronke Ademiluyi, Princess Folashade Adeyemi, Ademilola Odujinri, Mutiu Adepoju, Funke Oshonaike, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, Falilat Ogunkoya, Mrs Laja Adedoyin, among others.

Olujuwon Bukunola-Philips the media director of ODAAwards Further hinted that "ODAAwards and QMA is a partnership that will promote excellence.  This is a  one day event with lots of glamour and celebrations.

Many dignitaries, Obas, celebrities, Nigerians in Diaspora  and foreigners will be in attendance. Oba Adéyeyè Enitan Ògúnwùsì (Òjàjà II) Ọọ̀ni’rìsà of Ilé-Ifẹ̀ himself is the Royal father of the day, The event is strictly by invitation . There will be lots of music , Comedy and a Fashion Show with support from Intercontinental Distillers Limited (IDL) one of  Nigeria’s leading producers and marketers of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages,  Spice Television and a whole lot more

SPIRIT OF SACO RETURNS THIS SUNDAY.

Still in the spirit of celebrating Nigeria's 57th Independence the city  of Ikeja in Mainland Lagos will come alive this Sunday 8, October,20017 preparations are in advanced stages for the season 2 of Spirit of Saco an annual evening of comedy ,dance and music organised by  popular  stand-up comedian,  MC and event compere, Sunday Ayodele Chukwukamadu Okundalaiye, otherwise known by his stage name, SACO.

The comedy event which comes up at Classique Event Centre,Oregun  Ikeja, Lagos ,will feature unadulterated rib cracking moment and best of comedy from Nigeria’s talented comedians amidst cool music by popular Nigerian super stars, like gospel sensation,  Tope Alabi, Wale Adenuga , Bukola Bekes, Frank Edwards, Chris Morgan, Olaitan, Beejay Sax among others. 

On ‘Spirit of SACO’ the comedian said, “it is an event designed to celebrate the goodness of God in his life ,his fans and the nation. The show which is packaged by SACO Events Limited ,a Lagos based event production and management company  will also  be spiced with  Comedy by the likes of Mc Abbey, Bishop, Chikancy, Woli Agba & Dele ,Kenny Blaq, Ccioma, Damola, Mc Martins, Kelvin Sapp with Special Appearance by Teju Babyface and Fela Durotoye while Forever Juliana (Toyo Baby ) is the achor for the Night. Tickets are available at E-Centre Sabo,Bobo' Clothing ,Allen and Oyo Amala,Omole Phaze 1 at 3,000,10,000,250,000 and 500,000 naira respectively.

The talented comedian ,SACO,studied  Accounting and Data Processing at the university of Ilorin. He actually  started stand up comedy  in 1999 when he was in senior secondary school at  Ikosi High School Ketu, Lagos where he was a member of health and life planning club. He is greatly influenced by God ,Pastor Sam Adeyemi, Holy Malam and the legendary King of Stand up Comedy, Alibaba.