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The United States Consulate in Nigeria is partnering with the Federal Government (FG) to launch the Nigerian Marine and Blue Economy initiative, reports ITREALMS.

The project, is a hackathon, according to the US Secretary of State, Mr. Antony J. Blinken at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the American Corner in Lekki-Lagos on Wednesday.

CKN wins US-Nigeria Legislative & Executive Leadership Media Outstanding Award in USA

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The publisher of CKN News, Mr. Chris Kehinde Nwandu, has won the United States-Nigeria Legislative and Executive Leadership Media Outstanding Award, reports ITRealms.

Affirming this to ITRealms, Nwandu popularly known as CKN, said in Washington DC, "The final crown came with this at an epoch event at America's seat of power ,Washington DC, when I was awarded the Most Outstanding Media Personality Award.

The award was presented at the US-Nigeria Legislative and Executive Leadership Forum for promoting social awareness in Nigeria through the media.

“I came out top of several media personalities,” he declared.

CKN, who also is the President, Guild of Professional Bloggers of Nigeria (GPBN) also delivered a lecture on “The Role of Media On The Social Economic Development of Nigeria” at the

According to the organizers "We believe that your contributions and leadership is unparalleled in creating awareness to enhance US-Nigeria relations".

In his response, CKN asserted on his Facebook timeline, “Oh my God, I've not slept all through the night. From the dungeon of Ikoyi Prison to the highest Point in World's largest democracy. It could only be God.”

He went on to dedicate the award to all his fans across the world, “You made it happen, and to my lovely family who believed in me even when I was considered down and out and to my creator, the maker of all things, the one that pulls us up even at our lowest ebb. God bless you all."

ITRealms also gathered that some dignitaries at the award and lecture include Lt. Governor (Deputy Governor) of the State of Maryland, Mr. Boyd Kevin Ruthford and many other from the United States of America and Nigeria.

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