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Official photos from Karen Igho’s wedding

Official photos from Karen Igho’s wedding

Official photos from Karen Igho’s wedding

Karen Igho married her man of 9 years, Yaroslav Rakos this past Saturday Dec. 13th in Jos. See the photos after the

Former Obasanjo spokesperson, Remi Oyo, dies at 62

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<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div xmlns='http://ift.tt/lH0Osb'><br /><div class='separator' style='clear: both; text-align: center;'><a href="http://ift.tt/1vA57ab" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="294" src="http://ift.tt/1vA57ab" width="640"/> </a> </div><br /><br/><br /><b><br/> </b> <b>Former Managing Director of News Agency of Nigeria and presidential media aide to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Mrs Oluremi Oyo, has died in the United Kingdom, where she was undergoing treatment for cancer.</b><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><a id="more" name="more"> </a><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />Her husband, Vincent Oyo, confirmed her death.<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />Below is a statement issued by her husband on Thursday.<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />Vincent writes: With gratitude to God for a life well spent, I regret to announce the death of my dear wife, Dame Felicia Oluwaremilekun OYO.<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />She died peacefully on Wednesday (October 1, 2014) in the United Kingdom, where she was receiving treatment for a cancer related ailment.<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />Dame Oyo was a seasoned journalist who began her journalism career in 1973 in the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation now known as the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria .<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />She later joined the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as a Desk Editor in 1981, and left in 1985 as a Principal Editor, the first woman to attain such a high position in the Agency.<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />After leaving NAN, she joined the Inter Press Service News Agency (IPS) as the Nigerian Bureau Chief. She later became the international news agency’s West African Bureau Chief.<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />Having first served as Secretary of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Dame Oyo was elected President of the Guild for two consecutive tenures from 1999 to 2003. She was the first woman to be so honoured.<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />As President of the Guild, she set up a functional secretariat which still exists today at the NAN complex in Iganmu, Lagos. She also ensured capacity building for Editors through regular training which she pioneered for the Guild.<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />She was appointed Senior Special Assistant (Media and Publicity) to former President Olusegun Obasanjo in 2003 and served in that capacity until the end of the President’s tenure in May 2007.<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />This appointment was also a first as she was the first woman to hold that position in the history of the country.<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />Dame Oyo was thereafter appointed the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria in July 2007. During her tenure, she improved the fortunes of the Agency and increased its clientele.<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />A committed and patriotic Nigerian, whose friends cut across the length and breadth of the country, Mrs. Oyo put Nigeria first in her private and official activities.<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />Born into a Catholic family, Dame Oyo had her primary education at the St. James’ Catholic Primary School in Ilorin, where she grew up. She attended the prestigious St. Louis Girls Secondary School, Bompai, Kano and had her higher education in Lagos and Britain.<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />A devout Catholic, Dame Oyo was a former Vice Chairperson of the Parish Pastoral Council of SS Joachim and Anne of the Catholic Church, Ijegun, Lagos.<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />Dame Oyo, who had a Master’s Degree in International Relations from the University of Canterbury at Kent, also earned a post-graduate Diploma in International Relations from the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Lagos.<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />In recognition of her patriotism, the former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, appointed her as a member of the Constitution Drafting Committee to craft the constitution that ushered in the present democratic dispensation in 1999.<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />A recipient of Nigeria’s National honour, the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), Dame Oyo also earned many other awards among which was the National Council of Catholic Women Organisation of Nigeria merit award.<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />She was Fellow of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), and the Nigerian Institute of Public Administrators.<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />On January 7, 2011, His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI made her a Papal Dame of the Order of St. Gregory the Great.<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />Dame Oyo and I were blessed with two children, Otome and Okiemuote who are married and have given us beautiful grandchildren.<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />She was born on October 12, 1952. Members of her family and her large circle of friends and well-wishers were looking forward to her 62nd birthday come October 12.<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />She is survived by her husband, Vincent, her children, grand-children and siblings – Sunday Oke and Yomi Oke<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />via nigerianeye</div><br /></div>

Former Obasanjo spokesperson, Remi Oyo, dies at 62

Former Obasanjo spokesperson, Remi Oyo, dies at 62

Former Managing Director of News Agency of Nigeria and presidential media aide to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Mrs Oluremi Oyo, h...

Redeemers’ University Sacks 250 Staff

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<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><a href="http://ift.tt/Wpce7h"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full" data-recalc-dims="1" src="http://ift.tt/1lNp23G" title="Redeemers-University-2014.jpg"/> </a> </p><br /><p>Redeemers’ University, RUN, on Tuesday September 2, 2014, fired 250 staff. The management of the university owned by Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s RCCG, with staff strength of about 500, took the painful decision to cut overhead cost as they relocate to their Ede, Osun State permanent site this month.</p><br /><p>Some of the disengaged staff stormed the international office of Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG at the Redemption Camp, Mowe, Ogun state yesterday, Friday, September 5, 2014, to protest their sack.</p><br /><p>The aggrieved former staff of RUN were there to appeal to the General Overseer/Pro Chancellor of the university to save their jobs. Daddy GO promised to address the issue.</p><br /></div>

Redeemers’ University Sacks 250 Staff

Redeemers’ University Sacks 250 Staff

Redeemers’ University, RUN, on Tuesday September 2, 2014, fired 250 staff. The management of the university owned by Pastor Enoch Adeboye’...

NEW MUSIC: M.I Abaga – King James

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<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div xmlns='http://ift.tt/lH0Osb'><br/><br /><br/><br /><div class='separator' style='clear: both; text-align: center;'><a href="http://ift.tt/1vqASAW" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="625" src="http://ift.tt/1vqASAW" width="640"/> </a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />“The greatest rapper in Africa, M.I has returned to the spotlight with the release of his latest single titled “King James”.<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />“King James” takes a strictly Hip Hop approach and M.I is out to prove all doubters wrong. He proclaims himself as the King and writes off all competition; with a great delivery all round M.I once again gives a glimpse of his lyrical prowess. This is definitely one of the biggest Hip Hop tracks out this year.<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />The official release of “King James” is one of the biggest in the history of African music. There was synchronized release on 59 radio platforms across Africa on Wednesday; Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria & South Africa. It also premiered at other times in the UK.<br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />Below is the link to the audio and lyric video.”<br/><br /><br/><br /><a id="more" name="more"> </a><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='' frameborder='0' height='315' src='//www.youtube.com/embed/ynNovjVj7yA' width='560'> </iframe><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />via nigerianeye</div><br /></div>

NEW MUSIC: M.I Abaga – King James

NEW MUSIC: M.I Abaga – King James

“The greatest rapper in Africa, M.I has returned to the spotlight with the release of his latest single titled “King James”. “King James” ...

VIDEO: Woman Mourns Loss Of 9 Family Members To Deadly Ebola Virus

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<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div xmlns='http://ift.tt/lH0Osb'><br /><div class='separator' style='clear: both; text-align: center;'><a href="http://ift.tt/1oLEUmH" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="http://ift.tt/1oLEUmH" width="640"/> </a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />A woman living in US continues to deal with the Ebola crisis as she has lost nine family members to the deadly disease<br/><br /><br/><br /><a id="more" name="more"> </a><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='' frameborder='0' height='390' src='//www.youtube.com/embed/RVH9Dtx0L68' width='640'> </iframe><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><i><span style='font-size: x-small;'>Credits: Youtube/CBS Minnesota</span> </i><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />via nigerianeye</div><br /></div>

VIDEO: Woman Mourns Loss Of 9 Family Members To Deadly Ebola Virus

VIDEO: Woman Mourns Loss Of 9 Family Members To Deadly Ebola Virus

A woman living in US continues to deal with the Ebola crisis as she has lost nine family members to the deadly disease Credits: Youtube/...

Arisekola-Alao Left A Legacy Of Significant Achievements – Jonathan

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<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div xmlns='http://ift.tt/lH0Osb'><br /><p><img alt="Arisekola Alao" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-221575" height="192" src="http://ift.tt/1rb8JM2" width="224"/>President Goodluck Jonathan has mourned the death of the renowned Nigerian businessman and Aare Musulimi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Abdul-Azeez Arisekola-Alao.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>Arisekola-Alao passed away in London yesterday at the age of 69.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>In a condolence message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati, the president urged the late Alhaji Arisekola-Alao’s family, relatives, friends, associates and dependants to be comforted by the fact that the deceased lived a very fulfilled life.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>In passing on, President Jonathan said Alhaji Arisekola-Alao leaves behind a legacy of significant and commendable achievements.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>The president noted that Alhaji Arisekola-Alao will always be remembered and honoured, especially for the remarkable entrepreneurial skills with which he established many successful businesses and created jobs for numerous Nigerians.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>He prayed that God Almighty will receive Alhaji Arisekola-Alao’s soul and grant him eternal rest.</p><br /><br/><br />="left"><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/> </div><br /></div>

Arisekola-Alao Left A Legacy Of Significant Achievements – Jonathan

Arisekola-Alao Left A Legacy Of Significant Achievements – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has mourned the death of the renowned Nigerian businessman and Aare Musulimi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Abdul-Azeez A...

Military Not Planning Coup – Badeh

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<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div xmlns='http://ift.tt/lH0Osb'><br /><p><img alt="Air-Marshal-Alex-Badeh" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-182018" height="380" src="http://ift.tt/1hFd1rS" width="242"/>The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, on Wednesday poured cold water on rumors that a coup d’etat was imminent in the country.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>He said that the military was committed to the defence of the nation’s democracy because it is an arm of the system of government.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>According to the CDS, the military, as a professional group, “has no option but to love Nigeria” and contribute to the nation’s security and protection of lives and property.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>Badeh spoke in Abuja when he hosted the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mr. Mike Omeri, who was in his office to formally present the military with the Nigerian Centenary flag.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>The presentation of the flag culminated in the Defence Chief’s directive for hoisting the flag in military formations across the country.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>Badeh, who was surprised at the rumours of a coup d’etat, said the military would not truncate democracy as it was a professional arm of the system of government.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>“Why should anyone be thinking in a negative fashion? Tell them we will not do it. Those rumouring coups must be living elsewhere, not in Nigeria.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>“The Armed Forces are defenders of democracy; we are an arm of democracy. So, how can an arm of democracy work against the democracy that we are part of?” he asked.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>Air Chief Marshal Badeh lauded the NOA for “living up to expectations” in its activities, including the production of the centenary flag.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>He described the flag as unique and of standard, adding that the coordination of the National Information Centre (NIC) was professional.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>Badeh supported the agency’s programmes and policies, including the renaming of the War Against Indiscipline (WAI) Brigade of the agency to Community Support Brigade (CSB) and the Word Waste Bin initiative.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>The Defence Chief urged the Omeri-led NOA to step up its mobilisation of more Nigerians.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>Earlier, Omeri said the NOA planned to launch a security awareness campaign, tagged: “<em>Do the Right Thing: Know Your Neighbour”.</em> </p><br /><br/><br />="left"><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/> </div><br /></div>

Military Not Planning Coup – Badeh

Military Not Planning Coup – Badeh

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, on Wednesday poured cold water on rumors that a coup d’etat was imminent in ...

Emma Nyra Shows Off Her Family Mansion

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<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div xmlns='http://ift.tt/lH0Osb'><br /><p><strong>Nigerian Singer, Emma Nyra is presently in her hometown, Delta state and she shared photos of what her family house looks like.</strong> </p><br /><br/><br /><p><a href="http://ift.tt/1fGhUQW"><img alt="emma_nyra20" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-180285" height="600" src="http://ift.tt/1fGhV7c" width="600"/> </a> </p><br /><br/><br /><p>The Made Men Music artist moved back to Nigeria March 2012 after many years in the United States.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>Emma who won the Nigeria Entertainment Award (NEA) as The Most Promising Female Act to Watch in 2013 was recently rumored to be <span>dating Nigerian singer, Iyanya</span>.</p><br /><br/><br /><p><a href="http://ift.tt/1dyvj9s"><img alt="emma_nyra21" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-180286" height="600" src="http://ift.tt/1dyvj9u" width="600"/> </a> <a href="http://ift.tt/1fGhWrK"><img alt="emma_nyra22" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-180287" height="600" src="http://ift.tt/1fGhV7m" width="600"/> </a> <a href="http://ift.tt/1fGhV7o"><img alt="emma_nyra23" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-180288" height="600" src="http://ift.tt/1dyvjpT" width="600"/> </a> <a href="http://ift.tt/1fGhWrM"><img alt="emma_nyra24" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-180289" height="600" src="http://ift.tt/1dyvlhB" width="600"/> </a> </p><br /><br/><br /><p>Emma Nyra with her Dogs, Rihanna and Montanna.</p><br /><br/><br /><align><ins class='adsbygoogle' data-ad-client='ca-pub-0909255462614293' data-ad-slot='7578597399'> </ins> </align><br /><br/><br />="left"><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/> </div><br /><div class='blogger-post-footer'><script type='text/javascript'><br />//<br /> <br />//<br /></script> <script src='http://ift.tt/16bRgrF' type='text/javascript'><br /></script> </div><br /></div>

Emma Nyra Shows Off Her Family Mansion

Emma Nyra Shows Off Her Family Mansion

Nigerian Singer, Emma Nyra is presently in her hometown, Delta state and she shared photos of what her family house looks like. The Made ...

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