August 30, 2022

[GIST] Volleyball: Elam confident of success ahead African tourney

[GIST] Volleyball: Elam confident of success ahead African tourney

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Head coach of Nigeria U-19 Girls’ team, Elishama Elam, has expressed confidence as the 2022 Girls’ U-19 African Nations Volleyball Championship begins Tuesday (today) in Nigeria. The volleyball championship ends September 10 in Abuja. The COAS Spikers gaffer named 14 players in the squad and will be assisted by Tina Azomani (Delta Force) and the


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[GIST] How the rich deny the poor power to develop

[GIST] How the rich deny the poor power to develop

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The rich world’s fossil fuel hypocrisy is on full display in its response to the global energy crisis following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While the wealthy G7 countries admonish the world’s poor to use only renewables because of climate concerns, Europe and the United States are going begging for Arab nations to expand oil production.


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[GIST] Ekiti APC gets nod to inspect election materials

[GIST] Ekiti APC gets nod to inspect election materials

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The Ekiti State Election Petition Tribunal has given the All Progressives Congress the nod to inspect the forms, materials and documents used by the Independent National Electoral Commission for the conduct of the June 18 governorship election in the state. The Social Democratic Party’s governorship candidate, Chief Segun Oni, had filed a petition before the


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[GIST] Lagos govt, firm partner on urban renewal

[GIST] Lagos govt, firm partner on urban renewal

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The Lagos State Government has said its partnership with the Agence Francaise De Development will improve the regeneration of blighted communities in the state. The state Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Idris Salako, disclosed this, according to a statement on Monday, during a meeting with the French Development Agency in Alausa, Ikeja.


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[GIST] Caleb conference to initiate innovativeness

[GIST] Caleb conference to initiate innovativeness

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The Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, has said its forthcoming ‘Caleb University Disruptive Innovative Conference,’ will stimulate innovative thinking through scholarly presentation of papers. It added in a statement by the institution that the scholarly presentations could provide actionable programme and solutions for global entrepreneurial ecosystem. The university explained that the second edition of the International


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August 29, 2022

DOES CYPRIAN F. EDWARD-EKPO BOOK’S SIX ‘DECADES OF A MISSING PRESIDENT’ TRULY DEFINES THE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEMS?

DOES CYPRIAN F. EDWARD-EKPO BOOK’S SIX ‘DECADES OF A MISSING PRESIDENT’ TRULY DEFINES THE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEMS?

  

Amongst the many problems that seem to have slowed growth and developmental projects in Nigeria, is poor Leadership. Nigeria has been shaken by the impact of extreme poverty with huge domestic and foreign debts, an upsurge of a plethora of social vices – terrorism, genocidal killings, kidnapping, incessant ethno-religious violence, bereavement of health system, mental health problems manifesting suicide, among other conditions that demonstrate failure of government and a large gap between the governing authority and the citizenry, the Rule of law, knowledge system, competence and patriotism.

After the civil unrest tagged “End SARS protest” that gripped the country in October 2020 along with exacerbated terror actions and geo-ethno groups’ violence and killings with accentuated economic failures and administrative incompetence.

As Nigeria prepare to go to the ballot, a lot of questions abound on who would eventually hold the mantle of Leadership. And what are the possibilities of a  different spice to where Nigerians are agitating for?

In his recent book titled ‘SIX DECADES A MISSING PRESIDENT’, Cyprian F. Edward-Ekpo who is a Registrar of the International Institute for Humanitarian & Environmental Law, and legal researcher, scholar, and human rights advocate – dotted key issues that have labeled around Nigeria’s decade-long problems.

He approached the book with some untold Story Why Nigeria Fails, and Atiku Abubakar’s Rethinking of Link between Governance Agenda and Nigeria’s Renaissance. He scribbled some detailed directions to go; and further gave credence to Former Vice President and Presidential Candidate, Atiku’s Five-Point Agenda. His Manifesto on how to restore seems to have won his analytical appreciation.

In the book’s seventh chapter, Cyprian F. Edward-Ekpo touched on the pragmatic sense of Atiku’s Five-Point Agenda is examined – on how he hopes to achieve the same, and what methodology for the achievement. The Agenda has stated its commitment to achievement through:

– Restoration of Nigeria’s unity through equity, social justice as well as cooperation and consensus amongst heterogeneous people.

– Establishment of a strong and effective democratic government that guarantees the safety and security of life and property.

– Building a strong, resilient, and prosperous economy that creates jobs and wealth and lift the poor out of poverty.

– Improvement and strengthening of the education system to equip its recipients with the education and skills required to be competitive in the new global order which is driven by innovation, science, and technology and to lead healthy, productive, and meaningful lives.

– In his Conclusion, he agreed that it seems that credibility and pragmatism contained in Atiku Abubakar’s Five-Point Agenda with regards to resolving the endemic problems of Nigeria are hidden particularly from those who only see in the general norm than analytical values and practicality. What are the social conditions that are responsible for the prospects of the Five-Point Agenda to be hidden from a vast majority of Nigerians is an important social question.

Winstina Taylor, sierra Leonean movie producer impacting lives globally

Winstina Taylor, sierra Leonean movie producer impacting lives globally

  

Winstina Taylor, sierra Leonean movie producer impacting lives globally
*Winstina Taylor, sierra Leonean movie producer impacting lives globally*


Multi-talented, award winning Sierra Leone raised; American trained actress, producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and humanitarian Winstina Taylor has continued to etch her name in the hearts of entertainment players across Africa and the United States of America with her penchant for professionalism and excellence.




Over the past decade, she has continued to champion the cause of African entertainment in the diaspora, particularly acting where she has saturated her fame. 



Born on the 5th of July in  Sierra Leone, Winstina quickly found her passion for acting at a young age and hasn’t looked back. She attended Prince George community College where she earned her registered nurse degree and her master’s degree in Nursing education at Walden University, both in Usa. Currently, Winstina is pursuing her doctor of nursing degree (DNP).



She continues to hone her craft and expand her horizon, constantly creating new platforms for new and undiscovered talents to shine. In a recent interview, she was quoted as saying , "As a movie director and producer, i have had the opportunity to meet young talents, both in the movie and generally entertainment industry. I love to inspire and encourage them, leaning towards this path has given me a deep sense of fulfilment, unwavering satisfaction and am commited to do more".




As a producer, Winstina has worked on several movie projects including,


Scarlet side chick chronicles, Games on Red Rose, and nurses from hell to mention but a few. 



Akeju, a media executive and founder of Aflik, an agency partnering with winstina in distributing her movie projects across the globe lauded her widespread impacts in the industry. 



"I am constantly amazed by Winstina's craft and dedication to pushing African line and culture in all her movies. She's indeed a source of inspiration for youths who may perhaps wants to follow her career path", he said. 




In recognition of her achievements in the movie industry as well as for her work as a humanitarian, Winstina has been nominated for the Sierra Leone Hero’s Award 2019 African Community Achievement,Vigor Awards International 2017- Achievement award, LANFA 2017- Best supporting actress for the movie “Bigamy”, Diaspora nominee best actress NFCA 2014 amongst others.

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