Video: Oyedepo, Suleman, Enenche 'Marked As Nigerian Govt Allegedly Hatches Fresh War Against The Church'

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A video clip is currently circulating in the social media alleging a plot by the Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government to restrict the activities of prominent men of God from Nigeria.

A message in the video quoted ‘a source inside Aso Rock’ as saying there was a plan by the government to set up an agency tagged ‘National Faith Relations & Regulation Commission (NFRRC)’ allegedly designed to monitor and regulate church operations. A former police inspector general, Suleiman Abba, has allegedly been penciled to head the agency.

It was revealed that three outspoken Nigerian pastors were the first target of the plan; Bishop David Oyedepo, Apostle Suleman and Pastor Paul Enenche, “who would be accused for engaging in hate speeches.”

According to the video, the agency would also be tasked to regulate church messages against ‘hate speeches’ and ‘scrutinize churches’ accounts’ as well as restricting pastor from maintaining foreign accounts’.

“It is Satan's warfare against the Church, which is the primary subject of Revelation 12 and 13”, notes a Lagos based cleric who confirmed the message video was real.

Around the world today, Christians are protesting alleged victimization and rising genocide that they suggest ought to provoke global alarm. In recent years the violent oppression of Christian minorities has become the norm in Muslim-majority nations stretching from West Africa and the Middle East to South Asia and Oceania.

Hon. Fatee Muhammed Gives Jamb Forms, Free Training To 200 Students

A Lagos female politician, Hon. Fateema Muhammed, has offered to sponsor free coaching in addition to paying for JAMB forms for 200 students.

Noted for her regular philanthropic activities through her Fatee Muhammed Foundation, the increasingly popular politician is contesting to represent Ifako Ijaiye at the House of Representatives on the platform of People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

The Foundation, we gathered, is organizing a three times per week coaching for the beneficiaries until the one-day exam which will be held at Flovick Event Centre, along Jonathan Coker, Fagba, Lagos State.

According to Fatee, as she is fondly addressed, “what is worth doing at all is worth doing well. We realized that while some of the beneficiaries are fresh high school graduates, some are retaking the exam. Therefore, it is expedient to help them through with revisions and lectures. The coaching will concentrate on all the expected subjects and also cover the JAMB syllabus. Trained teachers have been contracted for this purpose. All we need is for the students to show up.”

Meanwhile, a mock jamb examina

tion will take place at the end of the lectures where the two best students will win university scholarships from the Foundation.

"I Aim To Be A Global Brand in PR and Advertising" ...Adron Group's Brand Manager, Oluwakemi Arewa

...shares her 14 years experience

When one take a good look at the TV Commercials, Radio Commercials and some of the media skits of Adron Homes; the groundbreaker homes merchant in Africa, one would begin to wonder if the brains behind them are not Nigeria’s, such quality as believed comes from foreigners who are vast in that aspect but shockingly, the brain behind them isn’t far-fetched, they are all the ideas and contents of Oluwakemi Arewa, the Group Head, Brand and Corporate communications for Adron Group; she also doubles as PR executive and 

consultant for the leading real estate merchant.

Oluwakemi Arewa didn’t just come into the business from nowhere; she has been into the Media world for over 14 years of serious practice. She started in 2005 with Eko FM, after having her National Diploma Programme at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, she started three different programs with EKo FM, she later joined Continental TV services; owners of TVC and Radio Continental and got promoted six     months later as a presenter on radio, and on TV. She had a radio program called entertainment weekly, a TV program called showbiz weekly, and was also reporting the news, due to her potentials. All these happened between 2007 - 2009.

For her, working for Adron Homes isn’t just about how much she is paid; it’s about adding value to humanity.

In her words ‘’ Adron Homes and Properties is the number 1, I joined Adron because of its vision in terms of meeting shelter needs. I saw the vision and the passion and also the value they add.

I believe in value, it comes before money, if you add value, people will respect you. I calls Aare Adetola Emmanuel (GMD) my dad because whenever I look at him, I see intelligence, I see a mentor, I see an Inventor, because he's is hardworking, and also a philanthropist who has affected our society in a positive way. The upmost trust he placed in my abilities makes me always go the extra miles to get things done, I do overtime because I connect to his vision and objectives. It’s a privilege to be at this position’’.

It would be recalled that Adron Homes held one of the biggest concert of 2018 recently called ‘Festival of Lemon’, the concert remains one of the most talked about and this is due to the kind of commercials that were put out to make people get to know about it even before it took place; the kudos goes to her and her content. She also spoke about how she went about it and also one of the promo she worked on.

“Festival of lemon was big; we had a lot of advantage because we put together the programme for staff and clients. We deployed an emotional approach to advertising and also played with numbers.

We created an exciting and informative content for TV and radio via the use of jingles and of course we also talked about bonuses, benefits and free gifts

Everyone was really interested because everything we talked about on TV and radio was genuine.

  It was big, we had to use what we have; we have the A list artists, so we used them to create content. For TV, we used their songs; there's was a voice over that talked about the benefits, aside the fact that we were giving land, we gave home appliances too; everyone would want to benefit.

For the Independence promo, we played on the strategy of product benefit and bonuses while telling stories adaptable to each of our ambassadors, this made it easy for the public to relate with the brand."

However, it is not just out of the ordinary that one cooks up such amazing contents, she talked about what inspires her.

‘’God is my inspiration, I draw my inspiration from him; when I pray, I see things; when I read the bible, I see things, it’s like they are putting a video of things I need to do in my head, I hear things when I’m working, I just feel it, that's why I don’t stop, I don't get distracted, and it's also a matter of exposure. If you are a content person, you need to read wide, look at what people do, I watch what other companies do, I see how they organize their adverts, it might not be the same way but you will get your creativity and put things together’’

She also speaks about her next level

"I want to emerge, evolve and take over, my vision is to be the next big thing in the world of PR in Nigeria and beyond, I’m looking forward to becoming a global champion in the world of PR and advertising. This requires that I constantly upgrade myself, my skills and the knowledge I have right now. It's very important because, to be the light in any sector you have to shine and to shine you need to be connected to constant energy. Energy in real sense simply means information, skills upgrade,and constant education

When you stop learning, you start dying. So for me, I’m constantly taking steps to progress."

Egba Family, Dipeolu Descendants, Host Reunion Party, Pay Homage To Alake

It was a joyful moment on Saturday, 22nd of December, 2018, when members of the famous Egba family, Dipeolu Descendants Foundation, paid a courtesy call on The Alake and paramount ruler of Egba kingdom, Oba Michael Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo (Okukenu 1V) at his palace as part of the activities of their biennial Dipeolu Descendants Foundation reunion.

While receiving the honourable guests, the revered monarch appreciated the family for the visit while he gave them royal blessings as well as encouraging them to continue to imbibe and sustain the spirit of unity and collectivity that has kept the family as one.
Giving his address on behalf of the Dipeolu family of Egba, the outgoing PRO of the Dipeolu Descendants Foundation, Chief Olubunmi Dipeolu, expressed his appreciation for the royal reception, declaring that because Egbaland was created on mutual love, understanding and respect, the Dipeolu family would continue to aid the progress and development of the ancient land and the nation as a whole.

Parts of the activities at the biennial event were presentation of welfare materials to beneficiaries for the year, courtesy visit/homage to the Alake of Egbaland at his palace, family meetings and induction of new members, election and inauguration of DDF new BOT members and new management executives.

The newly constituted board of trustees members include Prof. Adewale Dipeolu, chairman; Otunba Sam Dipeolu, member; Hon. Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu member; Mr. Olanrewaju Dipeolu, secretary; Mrs. Joyce Zachaeus, member; Chief Olubunmi Dipeolu, member; and Edward Ayodeji Dipeolu, member.

Members of the newly elected management executives are Folagbade Dipeolu, president; Olabisi Ajoke Dipeolu, vice president; Martins Olusegun Dipeolu, general secretary; Olubukola Dipeolu, treasurer; Okiki Oludare Dipeolu, PRO; Dr. Olujimi Dipeolu, social secretary; Daniel Dipeolu, historian 1; Oloye Olufela Dipeolu, historian 2.

 Also, there was the presentation of awards, gala night/end of the year family funfair party, and more.

ACPN TO EZEKWESILI: "Return All Donations or Face Legal Action" *party endorses Buhari's 2nd term bid

Hours after she announced her withdrawal from the Presidential race in order to form a coalition with other political parties, the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN)  which is the political party of former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili, says it will be supporting President Buhari’s re-election bid.

The national chairman of the party and Ezekwesili’s running mate at the time, Gani Galadinma, spoke to newsmen this morning and said Ezekwesili only wanted to use the ACPN platform to negotiate to become a finance minister whenever a new government assumes office later in the year.

Galadinma added that she never informed the party of her decision to withdraw from the presidential race. He said the party may take her to court as it is obvious to them that she was never serious all along. Galadinma added that Ezekwesili paid N100, 000 for the party’s presidential form which was put at N10.5million.

“The reason for calling this press conference is to let the world know about the presidential aspiration of Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, which in actual fact, is not the truth. I have been put into confidence by one of her aide named Iyinoluwa Aboyeji that she only wanted to use the platform of the ACPN to negotiate to be Nigeria’s finance minister.

If you observe, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili is the only presidential candidate who was so militant in her campaign without any tangible thing on ground to indicate any seriousness in the prosecution of her campaign.

No campaign secretariat, billboard or great commitment on ground to indicate any seriousness. It is on this ground that the ACPN is withdrawing support for her presidential aspiration and endorsing the second term bid of President Muhammadu Buhari to take Nigeria to the next level.” he said

Galadinma added that Ezekwesili is expected to return to the party all the donations “from all over the world” because the party would have to account to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

-Ademola Folorunsho

PHOTOS: Dangote Meets France President Macron

Nigerian business magnate, Aliko Dangote (left), poses next to French president Emmanuel Macron (R) prior to a meeting as part of the second edition of the 'Choose France' Summit, on January 21, 2019 in Versailles.

"Nigeria's Tourism Sector Needs Stronger Branding” ...Jumia MD, Adagunodo

The players and stakeholders in Nigeria's hospitality industry have been urged to intensify efforts towards branding the image of the hotel and tourism sector as the country continues to gain traction as one of the major tourist destinations in Africa.

This was stated by Omolara Adagunodo, the Managing Director of Jumia's hotel & flight services at a recent new year meet of tourism stakeholders in Lagos.
Adagundo added that Nigerians, as well as tourism stakeholders, should focus more on selling a positive image of Nigeria's tourism sector.

"Over the years, commendable efforts have been to project Nigeria in a positive light to the international community. This brand message now needs to be reinforced by focusing more on broadening the narrative and telling a more balanced, honest story about Nigeria," said Adagunodo.
In her remarks on what impact a stronger branding will have on Nigeria's hospitality sector, Adagunodo said: "Nigeria will automatically become a choice destination for tourists from different parts of the globe and at the same time the contribution of the sector to the country's Gross Domestic Product will significantly increase.”

The Travel and Tourism sector accounted for 1.9% of total GDP as a direct contribution, and 5.1% as a total contribution to GDP according to the Nigeria Hospitality Report. In monetary terms, Travel and Tourism contributed N2.298 billion to the GDP as a direct contribution and N6.205 billion as a total contribution to the GDP.

Adagunodo concluded saying that the contributions and figures can be higher with stronger branding as the sector has proved several times as a tool that can be deployed for brand awareness and recognition.