Apomu Day: A celebration of cultural heritage - ITREALMS

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The people of Apomu in Nigeria and in Diaspora came together to celebrate Apomu Day on February 10. Apomu day is an eagerly anticipated event that showcases the rich cultural heritage and investment opportunities in the town.

The event was organised by Apomu Descendants Union (ADU) in Nigeria and Diaspora.

NCC leads stakeholders to 2023 eBusinesslife Girls In ICT Day celebration - ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s telecoms regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will be leading other stakeholders as eBusiness Life Communication Limited hosts young girls in the 2023 edition of the International Girls in ICT Day campaign.

The event, which will hold at the Lagos Oriental Hotel on May 11, 2023, is part of an annual campaign initiated by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) to sensitise and encourage young women and girls to delve into ICT and related careers, which have been dominated by the male gender. The 2023 theme will be central on “Digital Skills for Life”.

Patani agog to host Oproza Old students @golden jubilee celebration, reunion on Feb 4

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The Patani town in Delta State is warming up to host the Oproza Grammar School Old Students Association (OGSOSA) as they celebrate 50 years of the school's founding and Reunion Day on February 4, 2023.

The event would take place at the school’s grounds in Patani, Delta State.

Celebration of ignorance: A Reno Omokri example - ITREALMS

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"Sadly, 50 years after that genocidal reaction towards Igbo civilians, those who carried out that cold-blooded mass murder, as well as their children and the children of those who kept silent when the massacre of Igbo civilians took place, are still justifying it with the argument that “the Igbo started it,” as if the killed Igbo civilians participated in the coup or were consulted by the soldiers during the planning of the coup."

Last week (of July 11, 2017), Mr Reno Omokri, former social media aide of erstwhile President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, reacted to a 2014 comment the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mr Nnamdi Kanu, made against Jonathan. 

Azuka Onwuka & Reno Omokri

In that comment, Kanu accused Jonathan of being weak, and said that his wife, Dame Patience Jonathan, was a stronger character. Someone looking for mischief republished the story as if it was a fresh comment, and many like Reno Omokri fell for it without asking questions.

FG Kick-starts 58th Independence anniversary celebration with photo exhibition - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government has kick-started activities lined up for the commemoration of the 2018 Independence Anniversary Celebration with a Photo Exhibition, tagged “The Footprints of Nigeria’s Political Leaders,” which was curated by the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the opening of the Exhibition at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the 1st of October every year
provides an opportunity to reflect on the nation’s unity, patriotism and commitment to nation-building.

“Today’s event commemorates Nigeria’s 58th Independence Anniversary celebration. There is no doubt that this day is special to every Nigerian as it is a day to reflect on our unity, patriotism and commitment to nation building. Therefore, one cannot help but be excited as this day approaches annually.

''Over the years, the country has gone through trials and tribulations, but the 1st of October is always a day for celebration and thanksgiving, because it occupies a very important place of pride in the political history of our country. It also serves as a poignant reminder and appreciation of the 'Labours of our heroes past','' he said.

Alhaji Mohammed said for those who were not old enough to have witnessed Nigeria’s Independence in 1960, they can at least look at the pictures of pre-independent Nigeria and the handing-over ceremony of the colonial masters to the Nigerian leaders to have an idea of how things were and the hopes for a bright future ahead.

He said the photo exhibition also showcases Nigeria’s political history, from pre-colonial era till date, as well as Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage.

“I wish to therefore use this opportunity to encourage all participants, especially the youth, to spend time to view and savour this significant and historical exhibition,” he said

While declaring the Exhibition open, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo said the occasion helps Nigerians to recognize the incredible leadership provided by all the nation’s political leaders, from the colonial days to the present day, who have shown greater wisdom, wits and courage at all times.

Prof. Osinbajo said even though the event reminds Nigerians of the twists and turns in the nation’s historical journey, the present administration has resolved not allow history to determine the country’s future but only as the precursor to a greater Nigeria that is prosperous, united and treats everyone fairly and justly.

He said each phase of the nation’s political history has tested the resolve to remain united and maintain the integrity of the country.

Prof. Osinbajo commended the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture for adopting a very creative and innovative way to celebrate the nation’s Independence Day.

“I must commend the Ministry of Information and Culture for this very innovative way of celebrating our independence and political history. I think the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture and its leadership, especially the Honourable Minister of Information and Culture, deserve our commendation,” he said.

Dignitaries who attended the Exhibition include the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha; Minister of Defence, Brig.-General Mansur Dan-Ali (Rtd); Ambassadors of France, Angola, Kenya, Brazil and Benin Republic, and the Director General of the National Gallery of Art, Mr. Abdullahi Muku, among others.

The Photo Exhibition is open till Friday, 28th September, 2018.

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Pix: Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo (second left); Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha (extreme left); Minister of Defence, Brig.-General Mansur Dan-Ali (Rtd) (second right) and the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed (extreme right), at the opening of the 2018 Independence Day Anniversary Photo Exhibition in Abuja on Tuesday.

Celebration galore for Gov. Dickson as wife delivers quadruplets

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In less than 24 hours after he secured victory at the Court of Appeal Abuja, over the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the last election, Chief Timipre Sylva, the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson was visited by quadruplets, via his wife, Dr. (Mrs) Rachael Dickson, reports ITRealms.

Delivered of a baby boy and three girls in an undisclosed hospital in the United States of America, ITRealms gathered that both the mother and children are in good condition.

Affirming these bundle of joy to ITRealms, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Dickson, Mr. Daniel Iworiso-Markson, said the blessing was particularly for the family and Bayelsans. “…Because this bundle of joy is coming after many years of praying and waiting upon the Lord.”


Governor Dickson thanked his friends, family members and Bayelsans for their prayers and support and enjoined them to continue to pray for the family.

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Yemi Keri to chair 4th eBusiness Life Int’l Girls in ICT celebration

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The fourth edition of the eBusiness Life organized International Girls in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) celebration, would be chaired by Mrs Olayemi Keri, reports ITRealms.

The event being hosted by eBusiness Life Communication Limited, publishers of eBusiness Life Magazine would hold in Lagos and to afford Nigerians to celebrate the 2015 Edition of the International Girls in ICT.

Chief Executive Officer, eBusiness Life Communication, Mrs. Ufuoma Emuophedaro,  affirmed to ITRealms that 2015 edition would be chaired by the Managing Director, Edo State Information Communications and Technology Agency (ICTA), Mrs Olayemi Wonuola Keri, noting there will be a competition among students from selected secondary schools, roundtable discussion, interactive and motivational talk from renowned women ICT professionals to name a few.

She also said International Girls’ in ICT Day is an initiative launched through ITU Resolution 70 with the idea of creating a global environment that will empower and encourage girls and young women to consider careers in the field of information and communication technologies.

The ITU, she said, declared the 4th Thursday of April every year as a day of encouragement to girls and young women to consider careers in ICT, while other stakeholders are reminded to support them in their choice.

She noted that in the past three years, eBusiness Life has organised the event annually in Nigeria, gathering young girls from different schools, to educate and sensitize them on the opportunities inherent in a profession in ICT.

The need to sensitise young girls, she said, is premised on the fact that the society has unconsciously relegated the female gender and delegated careers in technical fields, especially in ICT, to their male counterparts.

Mrs. Emuophedaro urged more efforts to be made to introduce young girls to career opportunities in technical fields in both the public and private sectors to help them have a wide range of options and contribute their quota in the industry.

She further stated that the International Girls in ICT Day celebration and subsequent campaign will further open up opportunities for girls in the ICT sector.

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