Akwa Ibom indigenes march for Udom in Lagos
Akwa Ibom supporters of the second term aspiration of Governor Udom Emmanuel based in Lagos took their support to the streets of the nation’s capital over the weekend. The supporters under the aegis of different support groups engaged themselves in what was styled as a 5,000 Man March for Governor Emmanuel during which the recent defection of Emmanuel’s predecessor became a talking point. The groups comprising All Akwa Ibom Indigenes in Lagos for Udom 2019; Non-stop Integrity Group; Mboho Ndito Akwa Ibom, Lagos; The Pace Setters Organisation; Zenith Friends International and Green Light 4 Udom.
Friesland campina wins Remita Corporate Champions Cup
Friesland Campina have emerged winners of the Remita Corporate Champions Cup 2018 after an impressive final with FCMB, at Yaba Tech Sports Pavilion on Sunday. A lone goal scored by Daniel Okoronkwo in the second half of the game placed the highly coveted RC3 Koenig Trophy in the hands of Friesland Campina, forcing FCMB to settle for second place.
Insecurity: FG’s fact-finding mission goes to Zamfara
ABUJA—The Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution, IPCR, plans to deploy a team of researchers to Zamfara State to ascertain the current causes and dynamics of the conflicts in the area.
PwC opens entry for 3rd Media Excellence Award
Entries are now open for the third edition of PwC’s Media Excellence Awards. According to a statement released in Lagos by the professional services firm, entries for the award that celebrates excellence in business reporting in Nigeria will close on Thursday, 13th September 2018 with the Award gala night slated to hold on Friday, 5th October 2018.
APRA commends AU on establishment of AfCFTA
The President of Af-rican Public Relations Association, APRA, has commended the African Union, AU on establishing the Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA and its ratification by six countries.
Up in the Sky’s film clinches bronze at Loeries 2018
UP in the sky, a Nigerian advertising agency has won bronze medal at the just-ended 40th anniversary of the Loeries 2018 Creative Week Awards in Durban, South Africa with a short film, Closed.
