Events
Transport Minister, Honorable Amaechi Set To Deliver First Annual Lecture of CKN News In Lagos
The Minister of Transportation, Honorable Chibuike Amaechi has been selected to deliver the first Annual Lecture of Nigeria’s foremost Blog CKN News.
This was announced in a Press Statement sent out by the online portal. According to the release personally signed by the Publisher/Editor In Chief of CKN News Chris Kehinde Nwandu (CKN),the event will in a class of it’s own.
The organizers said, Hon Amaechi was chosen to deliver the inaugural lecture based on his vast experience as a Legislator, former Chief Executive of one of Nigeria’s most viable States, as a former Student/youth leader, an astute mobilizer, a successful manager of men and resources , a world acclaimed personality and politician, a rare attribute not found in many Nigerians.
He will be speaking on the topic: THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA.
According to the organizers, the objectives of the lecture are:
- To Provide A Platform For Intellectual discuss On Issues Of National Importance
- To Create An Avenue For Cross Fertilization Of Ideas On Topical Issues as it affects blogging and online media practice
- To Act As A forum To Set Agenda On Topical Socio-Economic And Political Issues
- To Create An Avenue For Online Practitioners/Bloggers To Meet And Exchange Notes On How To Improve Their Practice
The CKN News Annual Lecture will hold on Tuesday 13th June 2017 at Renaissance, Lagos, Ikeja Hotel, 38/40 Isaac John Street, GRA Ikeja Lagos at 11. am
The event will be attended by Nigerians and foreigners from all walks of life.
Already arrangement is in top gear to make the event a success. Chris Kehinde Nwandu who is also the President of Guild Of Professional Bloggers in Nigeria (GPBN) said this will be the first time any Nigerian blogger will put up such an interactive intellectual based event.
To him, the act of Blogging as a means of information dissimilation has gone beyond being mere gossip platforms.
It has over the years revolved into a viable tool for information management, shaping opinions and spreading news with the speed of lightning.
Act of blogging has become real business with followers running into millions across the globe. There is the need therefore to reposition the platforms in tune with best global practice and set ethical standard and behaviors for it’s practitioners which was the aim of setting up the Guild Of Professional Bloggers Of Nigeria (GPBN) in the first place he said.
CKN News was established in 2009 to give Nigeria’s at home and in diaspora an undiluted first hand information on happenings within and outside the Nigerian .It’s contents are 90% Nigerian News
It started as an interactive platform on Facebook, twitter, blackberry and later as a fully fledged news portal.
CKN News, over the years, realized that the future of information dissemination will be wholly depended online via social media platforms.
It also realized that social media will become the greatest form of mass mobilization and expression of ideas.
In its over eight years of existence; the media outfit has won over twenty local and international awards.
The organizers said the names of the Chairman ,Special Guests Of Honour,Keynote Speaker and Chief Host for the event and other partners will be unveiled in the next few days.
Events
Moses Bliss holds traditional wedding in Ghana (Video)
Moses Bliss, the Nigerian gospel singer, and Marie Wiseborn, his wife, have held their traditional wedding in Ghana.
In now-viral videos, the couple performed their wedding rites before family members and friends.
The couple represented their different cultural backgrounds as they dressed in Ghanaian and Nigerian outfits during the ceremony.
The Wiseborn family also presented the couple with a plaque gift to appreciate the singer.
Moses Bliss gets a gift from the Marie Wiseborn family pic.twitter.com/i5elsfUZWI
— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) March 1, 2024
Some of the celebrities present at the ceremony include actress Juliet Ibrahim, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, the content creator, Layole Oyatogun, the OAP, and comedians Real Warri Pikin and Josh2Funny.
The couple also entertained the guests with choreographed dance steps.
In his vote of thanks, Moses described Marie as the “best bride in the whole of the universe”.
“Just before I give my vote of thanks. I want to correct an impression. When the MC was introducing my wife, he said this is the most beautiful bride in Africa. That is very wrong. She is the most beautiful bride in the whole of the universe. Just to put things in perspective,” he said.
Moses Bliss reaction when he saw his gorgeous wife was quite a drama…The guy is in love. If you missed their Trad, I'm all about it today. #SanctionsLifted Opay Morgan Freeman Enugu Mercy pic.twitter.com/PjBafJ69bb
— Lord Pero (@mcpero_) March 1, 2024
Events
Controversy trails Flavour’s performance at RCCG pastor Siju’s party
Siju, a pastor and wife of the Idowu Iluyomade, a senior pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David, Lagos, has set tongues wagging on social media for inviting secular singer Flavour to perform at her birthday party.
Siju, who is also a lawyer, speaker and activist, turned 60 last week.
She then celebrated the occasion at the Eko Hotels in Victoria Island in a grand style on Sunday.
The colourful and glamorous birthday party was graced by some notable figures, monarchs and the crème de la crème of the entertainment industry.
The attendees included Tony Elumelu, Toke Makinwa, Ali Baba, and Kenny Saint Brown, as well as Rasaq and Shade Okoya, among others.
In viral videos, Flavour, who was one of the performing artistes, was seen entertaining the guests with hit songs from his music catalogue.
In one of the videos, the singer also serenaded the celebrant on stage while she danced along to his performance.
The footage, however, attracted heated controversy on social media. Several Nigerians on X questioned why a secular artiste like Flavour should be performing at the birthday party of a pastor.
“When you see 60th birthday celebration of PASTOR Siju Illuyomade, then you will know why some people are STILL running away from church!” a user wrote.
Another user added in a lengthy post: “RCCG Pastor Siju Iluyomade, the wife of the senior Pastor of one of the biggest RCCG Parish held her 60th birthday party this weekend and Flavour was the lead artist but no gospel musician”.
Here is what some users had to say:
I just saw a video of pastor Siju illuyomade and Flavour performing at her party. Should eyebrows be raised?
— ANU OF LAGOS ⚡️🌻 (@Anuoflagos_) February 19, 2024
A pastor?
Sometimes, you find it difficult to avoid writing about some abnormalities in the Christendom. Dr. Siju Iluyomade, the celebrity Pastor's wife of the City of David RCCG(Redeemed Christian Church of God) Parish in Victoria Island, Lagos had a big birthday bash few days ago. And… pic.twitter.com/dmzkkIrWmu
— Pastor Okezie J. Atañi… (@ONsogbu) February 20, 2024
RCCG Pastor Siju Iluyomade, the wife of the senior Pastor of one of the biggest RCCG Parish held her 60th birthday party this weekend and Flavour was the lead artist but no gospel musician.
— A Letter From JAGABAN (@UyScutti) February 20, 2024
The Wigwe's were not ordinary members. The late Hebert few months ago gave a whooping… pic.twitter.com/r53HR0lqJS
When you see 60th birthday celebration of PASTOR Siju Illuyomade, then you will know why some people are STILL running away from church! 😑
— Adetutu Balogun, MBA (@Tutsy22) February 19, 2024
Pastor Mrs Iluyomade, is the wife of the pastor of one the biggest rccg branch. Her husband is the pastor of late Herbert wigwe who was a benefactor to that rccg branch. Look at her throwing a lavish party when are son in the lord is still in the morgue.
— Obidient-Optician (@MercyEgbai) February 20, 2024
Ikotun protest pic.twitter.com/1J4Xp57kSW
Pastor Siju Iluyomade, the wife of the senior Pastor of one of the biggest RCCG Parish held her 60th birthday party over the weekend, there was no assemblage of gospel artists, it was sexy Flavour who is the lead performer and a few other artists, it was a lavish party and quite… pic.twitter.com/EUXEpivFQu
— Eleyi of Edinburgh 🇳🇬 🏴 (@Ayoappeal) February 19, 2024
Events
5th edition of the Africa Women Summit in Kenya
Two weeks ago I paid a scheduled trip to Nairobi, Kenya as part of plans leading up to the much anticipated 5th edition of the Africa Women Summit.
I met with amazing women that make up the LOC and also had very engaging meetings with strategic partners.
One of the important update is the new venue for the summit, we will now be using JW Marriot for the summit for the 8-10th of May.
This summit will be the best ever as we tackle the very important issues around womens health.
I also had a taste of Kenyan food , Ughali and roasted meat, Nairobi is indeed beautiful and it is a destination well chosen for the summit.
We look forward to hosting all delegates in Nairobi, Kenya.
JW Marriot will be opening its majestic Hotel to the public sometime before the summit, it’s a new edifice.
To register to attend visit https://lnkd.in/dsWdDWhE
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