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November 17, 2020: SBI Media hold Maiden Edition of Media Workshop, Rewards Upcoming Mediaprenuer, other Youths

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SBI Media Limited, a leading media agency in Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment towards youth’s empowerment and development during the maiden edition of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) workshop titled “The SBI Media Workshop” where some upcoming media entrepreneurs and other innovators were rewarded with cash gifts in grant for their viable ideas and a lucky round-trip ticket winner, courtesy the Turkish Airlines.

The SBI Media Workshop is a CSR initiative of SBI Group aimed at encouraging young Nigerians by giving them a push to be creative and innovative towards birthing unique ideas.

With the theme “How to Monetize the Media in Your Hands”, the workshop had many Nigerian youths in attendance with industry facilitators who shared hands-on experience.

The workshop unveiled seven winners who won a grant of N200, 000 each for sharing the most valuable ideas in media. Elvis Boniface, one of the most inspiring and most valuable idea winner is building an online platform that can connect parents with home school teachers thereby creating an ecosystem that provides jobs for teachers and knowledge to students within the comfort of their homes.

In his opening remarks at the two-day workshop which held at Radisson Hotel Ikeja, Lagos with other corporate sponsors like Turkish Airlines, British Council, 7UP among others, the Managing Director of SBI Media, Rotimi Bankole made it known that ‘for the upcoming generations to really feel the impact of the older ones, it is time to stop talking and start doing”.

Rotimi explained that he is convinced that the informative and practical sessions experienced by those who won and other participants will spur them to become better media entrepreneurs, innovators and thought leaders in the nearest future.

While congratulating participants for making time out to be a part of history at the workshop, Rotimi implores them to remain focused and committed.

He also expressed gratitude to the facilitators and for their selfless exposés which according to him will birth great ideas towards nation-building in the nearest future.

Highlight of the event was a fireside session on the first day with Lawyer turned comedian, Michael Sani popularly called MC Lively, where Tele Aina, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Digital Republic drilled him on his journey into comedy. The event had other facilitators like Bola Bello Popoola, Marketing Manager, Sport Bet, Olakanmi Amoo-Onidundun, Managing Consultant, OMP Consult Limited, Oladapo Adefolajo, Head Commercial/ General Procurement & Contract Management, 9mobile and Chidi Okere, Digital Entrepreneur/Social Media Influencer.

During the second-day fireside session, Oke Umorhohwo, Marketing Manager, Itel Mobile with Tomi Kolawole, a Marketing & Communication Expert shared their wealth of experience.

The session also featured facilitators like popular tech Youtuber, Fisayo Fosudo, Kayode Adegbite, MD CEO, Mediacrush Outdoor Advertising Ltd, Barrister Tolulope Aderemi, Partner Perchstone & Graeys LP, Samuel Odusami, Group Head, Strategy & Data, SBI Media among others.

While commending the agency’s initiative geared towards youth creativity and engagement, MC Lively stirred the youth to turn what they have in their hands to money. In his words: “Your smartphone is your new television” create and get all the values you can from it.

Also speaking, Olakanmi Amoo Onidundun pointed out to the youths that “your life is God’s gift to you, what you make of is your gift to God, don’t just be creative but be innovative as well”. He expressed delight at the establishment of the SBI Media Workshop which he described as a platform that the current generation needs to help improve their creativity in order to reduce unemployment and poverty among youths.

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Former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Spends Second Night In EFCC’s Cell Over N1.3 Trillion Alleged Fraud

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Immediate past governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, who was arrested and detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has spent second night in the custody of the anti-graft commission.

 

Okowa is currently being investigated and detained over the alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion.

 

The N1.3 trillion reportedly represents the 13% derivation fund from the federation account between 2015 and 2023.

 

According to sources within the commission, Okowa was invited to the EFCC office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he’s subsequently detained by officials.

 

One of the sources stated, “Okowa was at our Port Harcourt office following an invitation from investigators probing the allegations against him. He was then arrested. The commission is investigating him regarding the N1.3 trillion 13% derivation fund from the federation account between 2015 and 2023.

 

“He is also accused of failing to account for the funds, as well as another N40 billion he allegedly claimed was used to acquire shares in UTM Floating Liquefied Natural Gas. He reportedly bought shares worth N40 billion in one of the country’s major banks, representing an 8% equity stake, to support the offshore LNG project. The funds are alleged to have been misappropriated for other purposes.

Investigators are also examining the alleged diversion of funds by the former governor to acquire estates in Abuja and Asaba, Delta State. He is currently being held at the EFCC facility in Port Harcourt.

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Lagos Government Shuts Down Redeemed Church, Celestial Church, Clubs, Event Centres Over Noise Pollution

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November 6, 2024

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The Lagos State government has shut down a branch of Pastor E. A. Adeboye’s Redeemed Christian Church of God, a Celestial church, nightclubs and event centres over noise pollution.

The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who made this known on Wednesday, said the churches, clubs and event centres were sealed on Tuesday by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) in the Ogudu, Gbagada, Iyana Ejigbo, Isolo, Ajao Estate, Oshodi, Ilasamaja, and Okota areas of the state.

The sealed establishments include: Redeemed Christian Church of God, Celestial Church of God, OMA Nightclub and Lounge, Lounge & Lodging, Bridge Spot Bar, Okiki Event Center and Hall, Emota Paradise Hotel (Phase 2), CF Hotel & Suites, House 27 Hotel & Suites, Echo Spring Hotel, and Smile T Continental Hotel.

The commissioner in a post on X said, “In a bid to address noise pollution and other environmental violations, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) took action yesterday, closing down several establishments across different parts of the state.

“This enforcement drive, focusing on areas like Ogudu, Gbagada, Iyana Ejigbo, Isolo, Ajao Estate, Oshodi, Ilasamaja, and Okota, is part of LASEPA’s continuous efforts to uphold environmental standards and safeguard public health.

“The affected establishments include Honourable Lounge & Lodging, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Celestial Church of God, OMA Nightclub and Lounge, Bridge Spot Bar, Okiki Event Center and Hall, Emota Paradise Hotel (Phase 2), CF Hotel & Suites, House 27 Hotel & Suites, Echo Spring Hotel, and Smile T Continental Hotel.”

 

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Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja: Tinubu directs flags be flown at half-mast

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President Bola Tinubu has directed that Nigeria’s national flags be flown at half mast for seven days across the country to mourn the passing of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.

The late Army chief, who was appointed by Tinubu on 19 June 2023, was said to have passed away on Tuesday night after a prolonged illness.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, in a statement on Wednesday by his office Director of Information & Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, said the president expressed regret over Lagbaja’s death.

Akume said, “President Bola Tinubu has expressed regret following the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, after a brief illness at the age of 56.

“The President has directed that national flags be flown at half mast throughout the country for seven days in honour of the departed Army chief.

“He profoundly appreciates the services of the departed to the nation and wishes the family the fortitude to bear the great loss.”

Meanwhile, the Ministers of Defence, Mohammed Badaru and Bello Matawalle, have commiserated with the president, the military, and Lagbaja’s family over his death.

In a statement by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Henshaw Ogubike, the ministers described Lagbaja’s death as a great loss to his family, the Army, and the nation at large.

“The passing on to eternal glory shocked us at the Ministry of Defence, as our working relationship with him was commendable; he exhibited the spirit of camaraderie and cooperation with us in the discharge of our mandate.

“The late Chief of Army Staff contributed significantly to internal security operations across Nigeria and also exhibited a high level of professionalism.

“He will be greatly missed by the family, the military, and the nation, as he served the nation with commitment and dedication,” the statement added.

 

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