Ondo State - The Nigerian Journey

Whenever Ondo state is mentioned, many people think of mud houses, naked little children who roam the streets, native men and women with cutlasses and baskets on their way to the farms. Whilst Ondo state has more to offer than all this, the beauty bestowed on this state cannot be overlooked. When you think of Ondo state you think seriously large.

Ondo State, Nigeria was created on 3 February 1976 from the former Western State. It originally included what is now Ekiti State, which was split off in 1996. Akure is the state capital. Ondo state was created by military decree No. 12 of 3rd February 1976

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At the time of it's creation, it had a land mass area of 21853km² which included modern day Ekiti

As a state in the South Western extraction of Nigeria, Ondo state is a civilized state in Nigeria blessed with an enabling environment that hosts vast business opportunities yet to be explored. Ondo state prides in a total land scale of 15,500km that serves as home to about four million inhabitants who speak Yoruba as a common dialect.  The land is undoubtedly one with a beautiful and amazing landscape, awe inspiring hills, plains and high soaring mountains that attract tourists all over the world.

 

Popularly called the sunshine state throughout the country because of our impossible beautiful bright atmosphere with a sun filled day and beautiful tropical weather with moderate rain that

makes our state just right for a gorgeous landscape portraits.

Ondo state is proud of its breath taking luxury comfortable hotels and resorts that beautifully and luxuriously decorated, this hostel will help you relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.
 

Ondo state has the African largest bitumen deposit with 42 billion reserves and probably of the quality in Africa.Ondo state is also the largest producer of cocoa in Nigeria. No state as of now Is able to match ondo state in recent development in agriculture. The dominance of ondo state in cocoa production and agriculture generally is second to none.

Ondo state is graced with fertile land and has the capacity to feed Nigeria and export cash crops which would generate revenue for the state and also create foreign exchange.
Ondo state contributes 12 percent of the entire oil production and has created an economically stable environment for investors inside and outside of the country. Ondo state have attracted multi lateral agencies like World Bank, United Nations International Children's Education Fund, Africa development bank and many other.

Ondo State- Image Source: Wikipedia

Ondo state contains eighteen Local Government Areas, the major ones being Akoko, Akure, Okitipupa, Ondo, and Owo. The majority of the state's citizens live in urban centers. The universities in Ondo state are the Federal University of Technology Akure, Akure and the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko. The ethnic composition of Ondo State is largely from the Yoruba subgroups of the Akoko, Akure, Okitipupa, Ilaje, Ondo, and Owo peoples. Ijaw such as Apoi and Arogbo populations inhabit the coastal areas; while a sizable number of the Ondo State people who speak a variant of the Yoruba language similar to Ife dialect reside in Oke-Igbo.

Ondo State consists of eighteen (18) Local Government Areas. They are:

• Akoko North-East
  (headquarters in Ikare)
• Akoko North-West (Headquarters in Okeagbe)
  

• Akoko South-East
• Akoko South-West (headquarters in Oka)
• Akure North
• Akure South
• Ese Odo
• Idanre
• Ifedore
• Ilaje
• Ile Oluji/Okeigbo^[5]
• Irele
• Odigbo
• Okitipupa
• Ondo East
• Ondo West
• Ose
• Owo

List of Tertiary Institutions in Ondo State

• Elizade University, Ilaramokin
• Federal University of Technology Akure
• Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko
• Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa
• Achievers University, Owo
• Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo
• Adeyemi University of Education, Ondo
• Wesley University Ondo
• National Open University of Nigeria Oke Aro road Akure
• University of Medical Sciences, Ondo

Notable people

• Chief Gani Fawehinmi
• Gani Adams
• Jimoh Ibrahim
• King Sunny Ade
• Olu Falae, Olusegun Agagu, Olusegun Mimiko, Olusola Alexander Oke, Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Prophet T. B. Joshua amongst others
  

See Ondo State Full Documentary video here

World Famous Successful People and Stories of their Reading Habits

In this article today,. 

1. Warren Buffet

Warren Buffett is known for his voracious reading habits. He spends a significant amount of his day reading various materials, including annual reports, business newspapers, and books on a wide range of subjects, particularly investing and business management. 

2. Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey is an avid reader and has a well-known book club where she recommends and discusses books with her audience. She credits much of her success to the habit of continuous learning through reading.

3. Elon Musk

Elon Musk is known to be an avid reader from a young age. He has mentioned in interviews that he would read for 10 hours a day as a child. He often attributes his broad knowledge base to his extensive reading habits. 

4. Bill Gates

Bill Gates is known to be an avid reader and often shares his reading recommendations through his blog, Gates Notes. He reads a wide range of materials, from non-fiction books about technology and science to novels and biographies. 

5 Sheryl Sandberg 

Sheryl Sandberg, the COO of Facebook, is known for her disciplined reading habits. She sets aside time each day to read and is often seen sharing insights from the books she reads on her social media platforms. 

6. Mark Zuckerberg 

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook, has made it a personal challenge to read a book every two weeks. He shares his reading list annually and often discusses the impact that books have had on his personal and professional growth. 

7. Satay Nadella

Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, is known for his love of poetry and literature. He often incorporates lessons learned from literature into his leadership style and decision-making process. 

8. Indra Nooyi 

Indra Nooyi, the former CEO of PepsiCo, is an avid reader who has credited books with shaping her leadership style and approach to business. She often recommends books to her employees and peers as a way to foster continuous learning and growth.

Conclusion

The Art of reading has produced many great personalities. What are you reading today?

Full List of Past Governors of Ondo State Since Inception

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1. Ita David Ikpeme     

served as Governor     1976-03     1978-07     Military     

2. Sunday Tuoyo

served as Governor     1978-07     1979-10     Military     
 

3. Michael Adekunle Ajasin 

Served as Governor     1979-10     1983-12     UPN     
Michael Bamidele Otiko     Governor     1984-01     1985-09     Military     
Michael Okhai Akhigbe     Governor     1985-09     1986-08     Military     
Ekundayo Opaleye     Governor     1986-08     1987-12     Military     
Raji Alagbe Rasaki     Governor     1987-12-17     1988-07     Military     Transfer from Ogun State, afterwards transferred to Lagos State.
Bode George     Governor     1988-07     1990-09     Military     
Sunday Abiodun Olukoya     Governor     1990-09     1992-01     Military     
Bamidele Olumilua     Governor     1992-01     1993-11     SDP     
Mike Torey     Administrator     1993-12     1994-09     Military     
Ahmed Usman     Administrator     1994-09     1996-08     Military     
Anthony Ibe Onyearugbulem     Administrator     22 August 1996     7 August 1998     Military     
Moses Fasanya     Administrator     1998-08     1999-05     Military     
Adebayo Adefarati     Governor     1999-05     2003-05     AD     
Olusegun Agagu     Governor     2003-05     2009-02     PDP     
Olusegun Mimiko     Governor     2009-02     2017-02     Labour     
Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu     Governor     2017-02   

  Incumbent     APC

History: List of Ondo City Kings who were Dethroned

 10. Osemawe of Ondo - Oba Adekolurejo Jimosun II (Otutubiosun)

The Oba whose reign was from 1918 to 1925 was removed and banished to lle-Ife in 1925, where he lived and died. It was during the reign of Oba Jimosun that Ondo town had its first secondary school, called Ondo boys high school.

11. Osemawe of Ondo - Oba Adenuga Fidipote

Oba Adenuga was reported to be a wealthy king of Ondo town and was on record to be the one who built the first modern Palace for ondo town. He reigned for 7yrs after which his deposed and chased him away from the town to Ibadan in 1942. Read more about Ondo Obas here

17. Olowo of Owo - Oba Olateru Olagbegi II

Unarguably the richest and most influential Olowo of Owo town in Ondo state, Oba Olateru became Olowo in 1941 and reigned till 1966 when he took side with Chief S.L Akintola against Chief Awolowo who was his ally. Of a fact, Awolowo Action Group party was founded right inside Olowo palace and Owo for years experienced political and kingship battle, which came to a climax in 1966 following a cold blooded coup with many properties and lives lost in the course. The people of Owo revolted their King and sent him away on exile where he lived for another 27yrs, and his stool was taken over by Oba Ogunoye. At the demise of Ogunoye, Olateru was reappointed as the new Olowo of Owo in 1993 and spent another 5yrs on the throne till he died in 1998. His eldest son, took over from him in 1999 and reigned for 20yrs.

Read: Biography of Oluwatimilehin Akinbile (Rae Timzy)

18. Deji of Akure - Oba Oluwadamilare Adesina Osupa III

The inglorious exit of Oba Oluwadamilare as Paramount king of Akure is another reminder of the importance of carriage and conduct in kingship, as they are seen as leaders and role models. The king was deposed on 10th of June, 2010 following the beating of his estranged wife at her home in Akure, in what the Ondo state government referred to as, a dishonorable, condemnable and disgraceful conduct unexpected of a king which invoked a section of the state chieftaincy law of 1984 as amended. With an immediate action, a new Deji of Akure Adebiyi Adeshida Afunbiowo II was announced on 13th of August 2010.

Other Kings dethroned are;

The History of Bower’s Tower, Ibadan

ÌBÀDÀN LO MÒ, OÓ MO LÁYÍPO

Bower's Tower is located in one of the oldest areas of Ibadan, Oyo State. It was unveiled on December 15, 1936, designed by Taffy Jone (who designed Mapo Hall) and named after the first British resident in Ibadan and a travelling commissioner for the interior of Yoruba land, Captain Robert Lister Bower, who brought peace in his era. 

The 60ft tall Bower's Tower was birthed on Sapati Hill. This was where he administered his government as the Lieutenant general which we call "governor" today. There is a place called "pulpit" where warriors meet with Bower. The tower which is one of the oldest tourist attractions in the largest city in West Africa has an excellent view that could allow one see the splattered brown roofs like broken China J.P Clark had beautifully described in his poem, 'Ibadan'.

Though built in 1930s, the unique architectural creation still looks pristine and well-structured. The tower gives a spectacular glance of the four corners of Ibadan. One can view, from Oke Are hill – where the tower stands upon, the surrounding landmarks, including the popular Cocoa House, Mokola Hill, Adamasingba stadium, the Polytechnic, Ibadan, the University College Hospital and the rusty brown roofs around the town. 

However, a lot of people do not know the tower because of the poor maintenance over the years, which has made people think the tourist centre is deserted. The tower, which rises to the sky and only stands to represent tales but is far away from life around it. The tower has two entrances with narrow staircases which were explained as the architectural design that allows one singlehandedly walk through the steps alone to the height where the city can finally be seen.

The tower is a great place to visit. The main entrance which used to be the car park was functioning in the early 90s. The car park is meant to lead you to the stage where performers would come to play and gyrate to the admiration of guests. There was an administrative office which housed the workers of the tower for duties. As at 1999, it was a norm to have students from University of Ibadan to come around for excursion and sightseeing. Visitors from far and near who wanted to view the city roofs from the tower top use to patronize the place.

The tower was not really built for war but it had also served as a protective measure for the whites then. Because of the height of the building, there was very high possibility anyone standing at the top of the tower to have seen the war coming close and would have made such a person clamour for safety as quickly as possible.

With the architectural design of the tower, you go through both sides of the tower in one journey, when you are climbing up; you get to see those climbing down and vice versa. You can see those coming out from the other side of the stairways through the tiny holes on each of the step. The spiral movement birth the popular proverbial saying "Ibadan lo mo, o mo layipo" rephrased to simply mean "you know Ibadan, you don't know layipo."

When the step was commissioned in 1936, our forefathers then who could not speak in English described the spiral staircases by saying "se la n yipo, la n yipo titi ta fi de oke" which means "we are just going around the stairs, going around the stairs and we have not reached the top". 

The men would say again "a se oke lo yii Ibadan ka" (so Ibadan is surrounded by hills) and hence conclude by saying, "Ibadan lo mo,o o mo layipo" (you know Ibadan but you do not know Layipo). This was said to emphasise that even if a person knew the city well and has not been to the Bower Tower where one would 'yipo' (go around the tower), such a person has not known the city".

The last renovation of Bower Lister's tower was done by Major General Patrick N. Aziza in 1999. Other three Honorable ministers of the Ministry of Commerce and Tourism that did renovation were Rear – Admiral Isaac Sunday Areola in 1996, Rear – Admiral Jubril Kayode Ayinla in 1997 and Doctor Emmanuel O. Odogu in 1998. 

Metro: Road side food.Yay or Nay?

A number of people who actually prefer buying food to cooking at home.

Not just buying food sha, but roadside food. Whether or not this is good is subject to personal decision. Even with this, there are still things we need to know.

Many say they can't buy roadside foods except its someone they really know who is selling it and others say its really embarrassing and it give a bad notion about them. They be like "What? What if my old classmate finds me there?".

In life, we're filled with the ability and opportunity likewise to make choices whether wrong or right.

A few people say its not hygenic at all but they also get criticisms on the surety of the canteen foods. We're not sure how hygienic they are.

Personally, I don't like it. I made up my mind when I approached one and she cleaned her nose with her hand wiped the 'whatever' from her nose and without washing her hand, sold the food!

Yuck!

I got exasperated that when I went to another and the lady almost did the same, I strictly told her to wash her hand before she sold it. She did, and I was fine.

Many times, we don't take note of these things.
 On the other hand, some others feel its affordable to the poor and even travelers.

On life issues, we have our views on so many things and this is of such.
What do you think?

  Abayomi Adunni Adeola

Tech Review: How Jooble is Helping Users Find Their Dream Jobs

Like Google, Jooble is a job search engine created to help its users find their desired and dream jobs. The platform makes use of a simple and accessible interface to allow users find job postings, vacancies and current openings available on the search engine. 

With a large base in South Africa, Jooble prides itself as the largest platform to find as many job vacancies as possible in South Africa. This however, is not basically because Jooble is the largest job site in South Africa or a leading world employment resource. This is because of Jooble's operation features; in the same way as any other search engine operates, Jooble does not compile all the information in its own database, but searches it out and brings it to the user in a unique way.

 

 

Read: Biography of Actress Bisola Aiyeola

When users perform a search with Jooble, the output and results show links to job postings from more than 5000 different job sites throughout South Africa that are the most relevant to your search terms. This helps to save time and energy, enabling users apply to desired jobs from a single query. 

Jooble also has an Advanced Search and a lot of filters. Compared to perusing the newspaper or using a regular job board, job-hunting with Jooble may seem unusual initially and may need some mastery to land a guaranteed dream job. 

Read: How to make Fake Paypal Payment Screenshot

Jooble believes that Labour is a leading component of human life and that there is a suitable job for each individual which complements life with meaning. As such, the Company aims to help people find jobs, regardless of  language, religion, skin color or beliefs. 

To achieve this goal, the platform was developed to create essential awareness for all current jobs available, no matter what country they are advertised in or what job boards, corporate websites, social networks, and newspapers they are posted on. Jooble also creates simple and intuitive tools for people to help them find jobs that exactly match their skills, knowledge, place of residence and other relevant criteria.

Read: Fake Paypal Screenshot Generator

For foreigners and nationals seeking jobs in South Africa, Jooble is a good bet. Jooble provides valuable information on the future of work to its users and help users decide if a job is suitable for them. It operates on an critical cum analytical metric and data analysis system, data choices and purity to measure Job results. Unlike many other job sites, it also eliminates technical obstacles such as extra mouse clicks, technical complexity or unnecessary intermediaries) for candidates towards finding new jobs. 

Biography of Abimbola Idowu Thomas

Popularly known as Bimbo Thomas, Abimbola Idowu Thomas is a Yoruba multi-talented Nollywood actress, filmmaker and entrepreneur, and brand influencer born on the 29th of September. She is the fifth child among her parents who have 23 boys. She grew up to be a tom-boy due to her upbringing. She is an indigenous of Lagos State, southwestern part of Nigeria. She graduated from the University of Lagos with a bachelors degree in Creative Arts.

She started acting while in school, that was when she met Sikiratu Sindodo (Tayo Odueke) who advised her to go acting. She was introduced to Lanre Abbey (Movie Director) to join the Yinka Quadri drama group. She entered into the limelight when she featured in Omo Ghetto in 2011. She has featured in so many movies.

Bimbo Thomas obtained both her Bachelors and Masters Degree in Social work from York University Toronto Canada. She also took elective courses in Drama and Creative Arts, due to the passion she have for Acting. But but as the saying goes money comes first and passion follows, hence she allowed her job take first place on the seat.  She specializes in Child Protection & Welfare. Her community work in reducing poverty, ensuring equity, social justice, and involvement in other social issues earned her the first award in 2018. Aside her job, she also practice the craft of Make believe. 

Read: Biography of Temilade Kosoko

She loves living a private life. She is a mother of one. His name is Oluwatobiloba Irewoletomiwa Ajadi (Jayden). He was born in the Texas, United States of America. Some of the movies she have featured in are ATM(Authentic Tentative Marriage) directed and produced by Lancelot Imasuen where I had the honour to act alongside Yvonne Jegede, Alex Ekube, Oyinbo Princess, Francis Adega and others. Funny enough in this movie, she played a role of a wedding guest. 

Here in Canada, she acted in and was also Co- executive producer with the Famous Tokunmbo Jaboro (TJ) on the project Saving Dreams which was upgraded and renamed Believe in You.

Read: Biography of Uche Montanna

Abimbola Thomas has featured in movies and skits alongside popular figures and celebrities in the Nollywood and Global Entertainment Industry. These celebrities include Jackie Appiah, Late Chief Rachel Oniga, Nosa Obaseki, Starboy, Desmond Elliot, Beverly Naya, Lola Alao, James Abifade, Yewande Abiodun and  Shina Ayo amongst others.

Movies by Abimbola Thomas

She has acted so many other movies, which include:

• Jenifa Farayola
• Eruku Nla
• Omo Ghetto
• Not for Sale
• Mollys Love Story
• Oluomo
• Omo Poly
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Abimbola Thomas is active on social media. You can connect with her via her official handles on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have Learnt from Every Challenge - Abayomi Adeola Della

Abayomi Adeola Della is a certified product manager, life coach and entrepreneur. She is also the founder of Taion Academy, a tuition free school in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. In this exclusive interview with our team at NELOC News, Della shares her story with us.

 

Can we meet you?

Guest: I'm Abayomi Adeola Tolulope. I'm a law graduate, blogger, entrepreneur, teens coach and humanitarian.

NNI: Could you tell us more about your brand, My Fine Wears?
Della: My Fine Wears isa brand that stands for a fashion store that is concerned about how people (with no age or sex limit) look in all affordability.

 

NNI: How challenging is running a business amongst other things?

Guest: Well, very challenging. But because, I've learned from every challenge, it makes the journey more interesting and helps my focus.

NNI: What motivation drives your businesses
Guest: I tell people that the big picture I have for my business, keeps me going. That's my driving force. Until I get there, there's no giving up.

 

NNI: Do you intend to practice Law or go the business way?
Guest: Both. I'm going both ways powerfully. They both cannot be a waste for my future. Law is my passion and it has every alignment with my purpose and so is Entrepreneurship.

 

NNI: A lot on your hands there, and still a student? How do you manage all of these?
Della: I just plan my time deliberately and I discipline myself to follow it squarely.

 

Read: Biography of Actress Kehinde Bankole

NNI: What's your view on advertising?
Guest: Advertising plays a vital role in promoting a business and could be cheap or expensive too. Either ways, calculated risks should be taken. Its worth it if its going to promote the business.

Read: Biography of Actress Kehinde Bankole

NNI: What do you think is the future of the fashion industry in Nigeria? Plus what sustainable advice do you have for studentpreneurs, fashion entrepreneurs and business men/women?
Guest: The future of the Fashion industry in Nigeria is comprehensively a growing one. Everyday, things come and on in vogue and I think in the future, we should be able to boast of international set up brands even from Nigeria.

My advice to fashion entrepreneurs is to be innovative and creative with it because whatever stands them out, can never be taken from them. I advice every other student entrepreneur like me to trust the process. It might not be so easy or smooth but focusing on tomorrow makes the journey smoother.

NNI: What do you for see in the future for My Fine Wears?

Della: A whole lot that words cannot describe yet. Basically, we want to satisfy every need in fashion in our best way. My Fine Wears is becoming more than a brand.

NNI: Thank you for having us.
Guest: Oh. The pleasure is mine.😊

Rape: Meaning, Causes and Saying No beyond Words

The problems in our society are quite appalling. Different problems everyday, it is quite disheartening to wake up to this awful news daily. From rape to racism and others. What's happening to the world?

Why do we train our women to be responsible and forget to train most of our men?
We live in a society where the woman is blamed for being raped. Rape is never the victims' fault because no body wants to be raped. We tell our women to dress well to avoid rape but it is not about the dressing. Modestly dressed people get raped, babies are raped and we blame it on the dressing of the woman. We have freedom to dress in the way we like but then we become scared.


We live in a society where we let innocent women be raped, get blamed and die of depression or sometimes even get killed by the rapist while the rapists roam the street like innocent people. Most women who get raped can't even speak up because of the fear of been condemned by the society. It's true that men also get raped but the cases of male rape is very low compared to that of women.


We need to be bold and speak up. We are the change we want to see in the world.

This article is about rape, definition and it's effect. The post also highlights some rape cases around the world, causes and solutions to rape.

Do you know that apart from "Corruption", Rape has also gotten to the danger zone  as a menace in many Countries of the world.

Daily News Correspondent was privileged to meet and sample opinions of some people on the issue of rape rocking the Society.

Photo: Rape | meaning; causes, effects cases and solutions | image credit: Getty Images

What is the meaning of rape? In a simple definition, Rape means to force sexual intercourse or any other sexual activities on someone.

Causes of Rape

Some of the identified causes of Rape are:

1. High emotional Tension: The libido in most humans cannot be overemphasized, some Men/Women have high sexual urge which in most cases cannot be over controlled and at that same point passing through seduction from opposite sex. This can make him or her briefly reach a conclusion that forcing the opposite sex will make him/her satisfied.
2. Revenge: Cheat breakups (Revenge): Some guys may think setting up a lady and raping her will let her realised how hurtful he experienced when she left him for another richer Guy/Men.
3. Inability to understand the will and the word of God: According to Mr. Olayinka, he opines, saying "..all I can say about the issue you raised is that we should all pray that bad spirit shouldn't control our soul. All this crimes which people are committing are not just from their will. Some are under a spell, some is a kind of madness which can't be properly define."               

Psychologist, Dr. Ibukunnle explained Rape as "a forceful sexual intercourse without the consent of other party involved." To the Dr, he called It an Assault,  which may be caused by many factors:

The Other causes of Rape:

1. Overexposure to nudity,
2. Arrogance  on the part of Ladies,
3. Absence of home training,
4. Lack of fear of God.

Rape is a big act and crime against humanity, because victims of rapists will hardly forget it. 

According to Dr. Ibukunnle, solution to curb rape act should be "Capital Punishment/Life Imprisonment."

What are the Justice for Rape Victims?

How well and fast does a rape victim gets Justice, especially in Nigeria and some African countries. Report indicates that it takes time for rape case to get settled in Nigerian court. 

According to the Nigerian legal system on rape, the rape victim must prove to the court the penetration before been cross-examined by the Court for justice to be served. 

To prove a rape case is becoming deficult, even than the rape act. At times, it might even be difficult to pinpoint who is guilty or not due to the technicality of the case in most cases.

"Rape a behaviour that needs to be totally eradicated. This has been relating itself in this our dear Country. where our ladies are no more secured, where no capital punishment attached to it. I think Nigeria needs to wake up and let's reason together as a Country that will flourish; the lives of everybody should not be endanger due to rape," Comrade Stephen opined.

Still on the rape and the breakdown, a Pharmacist and psychologist, Dr. Emeka opined thus "Rape is just very bad, am not a good judge of character but psychological assessment is required then in court. Also, there jail term should be very long, giving capital punishment shouldn't be for everything only in cases of murder or terrorism or where raping cases is in an alarming rate."

Opnions on some common causes of rape:

Dr. Emeka said  "On random ones, some ladies are found of showing there private parts to lure some men into such act.  Yes! You are being  addressed the way your dressed.

"For you putting on Skippy, tight skirt and short trousers, what signal or message do you think it is sending?

"Aside that, some guys, do rape ladies for ritual reasons."

While highlighting the effects and aftermath of rape, he noted:

"The effects and aftermath of rape can include both physical trauma and psychological trauma.

"However, physical force is not necessarily used in rape, and physical injuries are not always a consequence. Deaths associated with rape are known to occur, though the prevalence of fatalities varies considerably across the world."

"For  rape victims, the more common consequences of sexual violence are those related to reproductive health, mental health, and social wellbeing."

These are the effects of  Rape in the Society:

1. Physical  impact: This comes with deformation of the victim and the bad feelings.
2. Gynecologic: Gynecology has to do with the study of Medical Problems of Women, especially the reproductive system, it's another branch of Medicine. Hence, the common Gynecologic consequences experienced by rape survivors include- Vaginal or anal bleeding, infection and Hypoactive sexual desire disorder
3. Vaginitis or vaginal inflammation.
4. Dyspareunia: It means painful sexual intercourse. 
5. Vaginismus: This means a condition affecting a woman's ability to engage in any form of vaginal penetration.
6. Chronic pelvic pain: Victim of rape could experience pains in the bones all over their Body, which could cause discomfort.
7. Urinary tract infections: Through rape, the victim is opened to infectious diseases in the (Penis) for Male and (Virgina) for female. This urinary tract infection makes the victim feel pains while urinating.
8. Pregnancy: This is the most known one, the victim, especially with unprotected sex is 99% exposed to getting pregnant.
9. HIV/AIDS: Acronym for human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), the virus comes through contact with blood, especially from intercourse. Hence, rape victims are prone to this virus and the Virus drains blood and weaken the cells in the body; leaving the victim to different diseases and untimely death.

These are the solutions to Rape:

1. Sex Education: In a quest to profer solutions, Parents are advised to engage in "sex education" to their children. ladies should be modest in their dressings and guys should be more careful.
2. Prayer: Dr. Emeka added that "We should be more prayerful because Rape is a spirit. This Country needs to be baptized;  people are just too " desperate.
3. Awareness and publicity from Government, NGOs and Civil Society Organizations: It is believed that if Government, Parents, NGOs and Individual should focus attention more on curbing rape, by increasing the awareness and dangers in rape, the story could change to reduce the menace of rape around the world.

Everything you need to Know about the Old Bagauda Hotel

The Bagauda Lake Hotel is the first resort and hotel complex designed and constructed by the Kano State back in 1979 for 3.5 Million Naira.

 

It is a 348 bed modern facility with VIP suites, 33 pairs of chalets, 59 huts, a restaurant block, a pool and 462 seat open air theatre,

 

The Old

Biography of Denola Adepetun Grey

Denola Grey is a freelance fashion Consultant, writer, media consultant, actor, and a full-fledged model of his own whose unique and stunning fashion designs have brought him into great popularity and revenue. 

Denola was born on the 13th of August, 1990 in Lagos Nigeria. Here, he grew up and started his career even though he is originally an indigene of Ogun State. He has lived in certain cities in which New York is not an exception. His kind of music includes; Dah niel, Rihana also R&B. Movies includes; The Untold Story, Stewie Griffin, Iron Man, TV shows; NIP, Tuck TV, Samatha Who?, Despearate Housewives, Favorite books include; The Harry Potter Series, Tell me Your Dreams, The firm, Favorite sports include Sasha D.Karic. His real birth and legal name given to him by his parent is Denola Adepetun. Denola Grey was born with a silver spoon, He was fortunate to come from a rich family of entrepreneur parents alongside three male siblings. While growing up Denola Grey attended Green Spring School in Anthony, Lagos State. He started his primary and Secondary school education there. However, part of his secondary school education was at Adesoye College, a boarding school in Offa, Kwara State. After graduating from Adesoye College he proceeded for higher education, he spent a year at Oxbridge Tutorial College, before he moved to Baylor University where he graduated with a degree in Media Business, from there, Denola majored in Analysis of media and Fashion market, where he discover his passion and potential for fashion. 

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Denola was nicknamed Barbie when he was in secondary school because he wasn’t masculine and didn’t participate in activities as other boys did. All of that lasted but for a while, he never gave up and these challenges didn’t hinder him from chasing his goals in anyway. Though he tried to fit into society, he felt he was empty doing that, according to him he has now gotten over that feeling. Revealing in an interview that being himself gives him much more confidence, insisting he has come to accept the reality that he is half female or whatever they call him. . He started his fashion and media consultancy professional career at the age of 18 as an intern working at CMC in 2008. Two years he started working with fruition image consulting in 2010 as a PR manager. Well, Denola Grey is also an actor as aforementioned above, he has acted several movies and has starred in some several movies and has starred in some popular movies in Nigeria. His first acting role was in a series titled Castle & Castle, the role came after the Ebony Life production invited him for the audition. In the series he starred as Benjamin Castle alongside some top Nollywood actors such as RMD, Dorcas Shola, Jude Chukwuka, Blossom Chukwujekwu and Eku Edewor. According to him he has rejected several movie roles because he never saw himself as an actor then. However, he decided to give Castle & Castle a shot because of the offer he got. In the same year Denola Grey still played the Venya in a Nollywood comedy show called “Bling lagosians”, He has produced various fashion projects including “Glam Squad” airing on Africa Magic. In 2012 Denola Grey starred in D.O.D (Day of Destiny) Nigeria’s first Sci-fi, fantasy time travel feature film, alongside Olumide Oworu, as part of a two-handler lead. The film starred some big names including Ireti Doyle, Broda shaggy, Toyin Abraham, Blossom Chukwujekwu and Ini Dima-Okojie simultaneously he has worked on season 2 of Castle & Castle which has been licensed exclusively to Netflix. That same year, Denola Grey has already started expanding his media consultancy skills at PRC consulting, where he assisted in organizing the New York and a launch party for ACNE paper magazine. In 2013 he worked at Walter Baker as the handler of the company’s social media activities and branding. During that period he worked with a Lagos based fashion brand known as ALARA Lagos. The same place he learned the rudiments of the fashion business and later decided to start his brand. In 2014 he had a positive turn around in his career and a spike in his fame as well, in the same year he was able to work for top brands like Ebony Life TV, Bella Naija and The Guardian as a fashion Columnist, shortly after, he asked for a guest-host on “EL-Now”. In 2015 he was named one of the main anchors of the EL Now.

Denola Grey has grown into becoming one of the most successful Young Fashionista’s in Africa. He admires designs by Tom Ford, an America Fashion Designer who inspires him according to him, he strives to accomplish Tom Ford’s exactness and concentration on detail, in his designs, another person that influenced Denola Grey’s color combination is his grandfather Mr. Banwo. Apart from being the Brand ambassador for Lagos fashion Week (LFW) He has worked with orange culture. Similarly, he works with other top brand which contributes to his revenue and streams of income in 2020. He was nominated as one of the top three best dressed male celebrities at the Africa Movies Viewer’s Choice Award that same year.

Films and Movies by Denola Grey

As a professional Nollywood actor, Denola Grey has featured in the following movies:

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Denola Grey is active on social media. You can connect with him via his official handles on TikTok, Instagram, X and Facebook.

Numerous NGOs Exist Due to Government's Laxity - Bolu Okunlola

NNI: Can we meet you?

Guest: I am Okunlola Boluwatife, a graduate of Law from Obafemi Awolowo University. I am passionate about social change and development. I am the founder and Lead Volunteer of The Keturah Movement; a social change organization and also a craftsman at BOJCrafts.

NNI: How has the entrepreneurship journey been for you so far?

Guest: For me, the entrepreneurship journey has been quite interesting because it is more like a hobby.

NNI: In managing multiple businesses and your NGO while as a student, how did you manage your time and balance academics and extra curricular activities?

Guest: There wasn't really a specific balance scheme that I strictly followed.

The major drive for the balance between my academics, entrepreneurship and running an NGO is the fact that I enjoy doing them all. I don't allow the time for any aspect to affect the others and that has somehow helped build a healthy balance between them all.

 

NNI:What is your worst business experience?

Guest: Oh, that would definitely be one time that I had to work with a very difficult customer. I made a wallet and there was a glitch in the finishing that a shoemaker did. She was displeased and said nasty things. I apologized and refunded her money, and it was quite painful because I had put in so much work.

NNI: BOJCrafts follows a unique business trend. What inspires your creative products?

Guest: Usually, what keeps my creative juices flowing is the fact that I enjoy the challenge of coming up with new designs and satisfying other people's fashion cravings. I am inspired by the combination of trends, colors, works and achievements of other creatives.

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NNI: On Youth Development and growth in Nigeria, do you think we are making progress?

Guest: In order to seek the long term development and growth of a nation, we all know that youth development is a prerequisite. Personally, I believe we're making progress but we're not there yet. The trend these days is that as youths, we do not give quality time to growth anymore, most people now skip the growth process and jump into leadership.

To an extent, I would say that we're making a heads way in youth development and growth in Nigeria. The "lazy youth" mentality is almost now a thing of the past because an average youth now has one or two things we focus on such as businesses, skills and so on.

NNI: Peer influence and Social Media are two notable factors that have great influence on youths- positive and negative. To what extent can you measure these influence?

 

Guest: The effect of peer Influence on the average youth has been the crux of discuss for the past few years. Most youths do something that they wouldn't otherwise do, because of some form of validation and the hunger to be accepted and valued.

On the other hand, The use of social media has both negative and positive impacts on the youths today. Youths are predominantly the users of the Internet for social interaction. These are the people who cannot imagine life without the Internet, always seeking for ways to connect virtually with everyone in the world.

The effect of peer influence and social media on us today as youths is far reaching, both negatively and positively. And the best antidote for the negative effects is to create a balance in both aspects.

NNI: You run a Non- Governmental Organisation. How do you give back to the society?

Guest: We basically focus on social change and contributing our quota to make the world a better place.

We organize and volunteer for events relating to childcare, female and youth empowerment, community development and poverty alleviation among others.

NNI: What is your take on the existence of many NGOs? Do you think that societal impact is relative to the number of NGOs in existence?

Guest: NGOs play a very crucial role in the well being of mankind. There are many things that the governments would not be able to cater for and  the NGOs cover that field.

The mentality behind the high rise of NGOs is basically a reflection of laxity on the part of the government. But we cannot overemphasize the great positive impact that this brings. More NGOs means more hands to help other people. I believe that the greatest empowerment we can give to societal change is directly empowering our local communities permanently. This is a problem that most NGOs are trying to tackle. However, I agree that societal impact is relative to the number of NGOs in existence.

NNI: What is the Tzedakah4Keturah Project about?

Guest: Tzedakah4Keturah is an initiative of The Keturah Movement. It is a social purpose business where we sell products and the entire profit goes into charity. We set up the enterprise to tackle two social issues: Healthcare and Child education. It was inspired by the idea that every child deserves quality education and human being deserves quality healthcare. The yearly project tagged "Tzedakah" visits public schools to donate learning materials, hospitals to donate healthcare aids and also rural areas for sensitization on physical and mental health.

NNI: What is your advice to fellow young individuals?

Guest: To my fellow young individuals, I'd love to say we should try to let go of worrying too much about the future. Concentrate on being in the here and know and life will be more fulfilling. We can only take care of the future when we learn how to take care of the present moment. What's the fun in it all if we already have it all figured out? I think it's best that we create a space for ourselves to grow at a convenient pace and take it one step at a time.

NNI: Thank you very much for your time

Guest: Thank you so much for your patience.

The Beauty of Kaduna's 106 Year Old Lugard Hall

Built in the shape of a star, the popular Lugard Hall has a central pavilion with a domed roof. It served as the legislative House of the defunct Northern Nigeria, when Kaduna was the capital of the Northern Region from 1954 to 1967. The Lugard Hall complex was built for the northern legislatures at that time. It is also a replica of the British House of Commons and the House of Lords, making it the third of its kind in the world.

The Lugard Hall was constructed by the British colonial government around 1914. The idea of the hall came as a result of the relocation of the headquarters of Northern Nigeria from Zungeru to Kaduna in 1911. The building’s design was brought by Lord Frederick Lugard who was then Governor of Northern Nigeria. 

 

The historic Lugard Hall is situated at the centre of a circular road in the northern part of Kaduna. It neighbours the Murtala Square by the north. It was constructed with significant resemblance with the typical palaces of northern emirs. In its design, it has decorative motifs and stands at the head of the main street.

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It was named after Lord Lugard, who brought the building's design when he moved to Nigeria from India in 1904. Today, the hall which was once a beehive of activities (because it was established for the whole Northern Region), now serves only one of the 20 units that made up the whole north, Kaduna State. It remains a legislative place up till today 

Two things are responsible for the end of the glorious days of the Lugard Hall; the splitting of the Northern Region into states and disinterest on the activities of the legislatures by Nigerians.

 

The Principal Adviser on building matters to the late Sardauna of Sokoto, Alhaji Mamman Kankia, said the first person to occupy the Hall was Lord Lugard. He said, “Lugard Hall was not built for buying and selling but for meeting. The Arabic inscription at the corner of the Hall was written by me. Majority of the decisions taken on the region were reached there. The centre became less busy when states were created from the region. Before the creation of states in the region, a week will not pass without northerners coming from different parts of the region to meet on how to move the region forward,” he said.

In the same vein, Lugard roundabout got its prominence because the roundabout links the Hall with the Kaduna city centre. Visitors coming from other parts of the north have to pass through the roundabout before entering the Hall. The roundabout, as it is now, is the biggest of all roundabouts in the city of Kaduna. The murals used in decorating the roundabout are another point of attraction for visitors and even residents.

The Lugard Hall complex currently comprises two prominent historical structures - the Lugard Memorial Councils Chamber and the Kaduna State House of Assembly. The Lugard memorial chamber, which was also referred to as the Northern House of Chiefs, is still the venue where Northern emirs have their meetings.

 

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The stone for the construction of the building was laid on the 27th of June 1947 by the late Sultan of Sokoto, Sultan Abubakar III. He was assisted by Arthur F. Richard. As soon as it was completed, it served as the meeting place for Northern emirs and also for both the nominated and elected representatives of the northern region before the attainment of independence in 1960.

 

Complete List of Documents Required for NYSC Camp Registration in 2026

The NYSC Camp period. It is essential that you cross-check these documents especially while you wait for your call-up letters to ensure that you don't forget anything. While cross-checking your items for camp, never assume that something is right. Always cross-check to be double sure that everything you need is intact and that includes your documents. Remember that you can buy anything else in camp but you can never buy your documents. Canonisbnot a place where you can say that you forgot something and want to go back to pick it up especially if you're posted to far away parts of the country. 

 

 

That said, here is a list of the important documents you'd need for NYSC Camp in 2023.

1.. STATEMENT OF RESULTS/CERTIFICATES* ( Original + 3 photocopies )

Popularly referred to as SOR, your official Statement of Results must be presented for registration at the NYSC alongside at least, 3 (or more) photocopies of the SOR. Usually, the Statement of Results is a substitute for your certificates

*👉GREEN CARD* ( Original + 3 photocopies )

*👉CALL UP LETTER* ( Original + 3 photocopies )

*👉MEDICAL FITNESS CERTIFICATE..* 

( Original + 3 photocopies ).

5. School I.D Cards or PHOTOCARD*  

It is important that you take along your school ID card in its original form as well as at least 3 (or more) photocopies.In the case that you have misplaced your institution's Identity card, you would need to request a photo card from your school which also works as an ID card.

*👉ND RESULTS FOR POLY GRADUATES*  PHOTOCOPY

*👉8-10 PASSPORT OF WHITE/RED BACKGROUND IS ACCEPTED IN CAMP*

*👉MEDICAL REPORT FOR REDEPLOYMENT* ( Original + 3 photocopies ).

Missing out any of these documents

Top 10 Babcock University Graduates Making Waves in the Entertainment Industry

Babcock University has a history that dates back to 1959 when the Adventist College of West Africa was established. In 1999 it was granted full university status and became Babcock University. The university is named in honour of American missionary, David C. Babcock. Babcock was known for his contribution to the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Nigeria in 1914. There are six faculties within the university: computing and engineering sciences, education and humanities, law and security studies, management sciences, public and allied health, and science and technology. Each faculty is divided into different departments, which offer a range of undergraduate degree programmes. The university is home to two schools, the school of nursing sciences and the Veronica Adeleke school of social sciences. There is also the Benjamin Carson College of Medicine which provides medical education to students. The College of Postgraduate Studies offers three types of programmes for students seeking to further develop their education: postgraduate diploma, master’s and doctorate degree. The university is located in Ikenne, a region in Ogun State, southwestern Nigeria. Babcock University is a prestigious private Christian university located in Ogun state south west Nigeria, Ogun state is a rapidly developing state in Nigeria and is bordered by Lagos State and Oyo State. The University is owned by the Seven day Adventist church in Nigerian which aims at grooming its students in Knowledge and character so they are useful to the society. The university programs cutting across agriculture, Medicine, engineering, law, science and technology, Arts, social and Management sciences.

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As aforementioned, Babcock University has produced several prominent personalities in Nigeria. While some of these personalities have become incredibly successful Nigerian Entertainment Industry, others are also successful in other works of life in no particular order.

1. Buju (Now BNXN)

Daniel Benson is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer. He was born in 1997 in Gbagada, Lagos State but he is from Akwa Ibom. In February 2018, Buju released his first song ‘Catch a Vibe’ and later dropped his second song ‘A Day in Lagos’ which gave him recognition on Soundcloud and social media. ‘Spiritual with Zlatan Ibile is BNXN’s breakthrough into the Nigerian music industry. Burna Boy signed him in 2020 after the grammy award winning artist listened to his song ‘L’enu’ in club. BNXN drops his first EP in 2021 titled ‘Sorry I’m Late’, after which he has worked with several big names in Nigeria music Industry including Wizkid, and Timaya.

2. Adenike Akinsemolu

Adenike Akinsemolu is a passionate environmental educator and author of numerous studies, which have appeared in reputable publications. Her passion for the environment propelled her to study Environmental Microbiology at doctoral level. Study environmental microbiology in Babcock University. She's an environmental microbiologist by profession. She attended other schools like Federal University of Technology, Obafemi Awolowo University.

3. Davido

David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992), popularly known as Davido, is an Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. Davido blends traditional African elements with global mainstream pop. The 29 years old singer  gained admission into Babcock University in the year 2011 and graduated in the year 2015 studied music as a course. He's a singer , songwriter and a record producer by profession. He attended other schools like British International School,Oakwood University.

4. Beverly Osu

Beverly Osu was born on September 27, 1992, in Lagos State where she grew up although she is from Delta State, Nigeria. She attended Daughters of Divine Love Convent, Enugu state before gaining admission into Babcock University to study Mass Communication. Due to personal reasons, she dropped out of Babcock University and enrolled at the National Open University. The 29 years old Actress is also a  Model and A vixen by profession.

5. Alex Usifo

Alex Usifo is a famous Nollywood actor, director, producer, investor, entrepreneur and a philanthropist. He was born on 16th April 1953 in Lagos State in the western part of Nigeria to Mr. Barnabas Usifo and Mrs. Patricia Usifo. He is currently 64 years old. His father worked with the Central Bank of Nigeria at different branches in the country and rose to a managerial level before retirement. The 69 years old Actor studied information Resources management and graduated from Babcock University in the year 2016. He attended other schools like John Bosco's Grammar School, Ubianja Ambrose Ali University, Ladoke Akintol University of Technology.

6. Chioma Rowland

Chioma Avril Rowland (born May 1, 1995) is an excellent Nigerian chef, model, online media star, and business visionary. Chioma Avril Rowland is an undeniably gifted individual. On her social media pages, she frequently shows off her cooking abilities. The celebrity is also a model who has worked with several well-known Nigerian brands. The 27years old Celebrity studied Economics in Babcock University.

7. Olumide Oworu

Olumide Oworu (born December 11, 1994) is a Nigerian actor, model and rapper. Olumide attended King’s College, Lagos and the University of Lagos. He recently graduated from Babcock University in June 2017. Olumide commenced his acting career at the age of six with the television series Everyday People. He is also known for his role as ‘Tari’ in the Africa Magic Series ‘The Johnsons’. He starred in other television series such as The Patriot, The Men In Her Life, Hammer, Stolen Waters and New Son. The 28 years old Actor is also a Model and Rapper by profession.

8. Priscilla Ojo

Priscilla Ajoke Ojo is popularly known as Its.Priscy on her social media accounts. Priscilla Ajoke Ojo is rated on social media as the most popular and influential celebrity kid in Nigeria today Priscilla Ojo (born 13th March, 2001) is a beautiful daughter of popular Yoruba actress and producer Iyabo Ojo. Priscilla is also an actress, entrepreneur and model.Priscilla Ojo is a young Nigerian actress making names for herself in the Nollywood movie industry. As young as she is, the beautiful actress has made huge amount of money from her acting career. The 21 years old Actress gained admission into Babcock University in the year 2017, studied Theater Arts and graduated in the year 2021. She is also a Model and an entrepreneur by profession.

9. Olúwadámilọ́lá Adédọlápọ̀ Amínù (Minz)

Dami Aminu (Olúwadámilọ́lá Adédọlápọ̀ Amínù), who is popularly known as Mobz, is a Nigerian recording artist and producer from Lagos. He has found his comfort zone in the current Afrobeat wave but he will continue to grow. His infusion of other sounds: trap, highlife, reggae forms the foundation of an end goal of contributing to and maybe changing the African soundscape while creating as much content as possible. The 30 years old music Artist studied International Law Diplomacy in Babcock University. 

10. Yewande Adekoya

Yewande Adekoya is a Nigerian actress, filmmaker known for her role in the movie Omo Elemosho, a 2012 film that featured Bimbo Oshin, Muyiwa Ademola and Yomi Fash-Lanso. She was born and raised in Lagos State, but originally hails from Ososa-Ijebu in Ogun State southwestern Nigeria. She began acting in 2002 with Alphabash Music And Theatre Group. She scripted and produced her first content in 2006 titled “Life Secret”. The 39 years old Actress studied Mass communication in Babcock University. She also studied in other schools like Bright Star Nursery and Primary school, Bright Star Comprehensive High School. You can read Yewande Adekoya’s full biography here.

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