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Yomi Badejo-Okusanya Nigeria’s PR Guru Celebrates 60
Indeed, it was a glorious day for Mr. Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, a proud Ijebu son from the Ijebu Imodi area of Ogun state.
Nigeria’s Public Relations and Integrated Marketing Communications guru, the President of Africa Public Relations Association (APRA), and Group Managing Director of CMC Connect (Perception Managers), the first African to be inducted into the prestigious International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) Hall of Fame clocked 60 years on the 24th of December, 2022.
To celebrate the milestone, a thanksgiving service was held in his honour at the Grace Assembly Church, Oregun where he worships as ordained pastor.
Present to felicitate with the celebrant were family and friends, close associates, industry colleagues, Royal fathers, business partners and well wishers.
Notable among eminent personalities at the occasion are the CEO of Airtel Africa, Dr Segun Ogunsanya; Oba Adedapo Tejuoso, the Osile of Oke Ona Egbaland and his three delectable Oloris; Nigeria’s former Foreign Affairs Miniter General Ike Nwachukwu; former Lagos State PDP governorship aspirant, Mr. Jimi Agbaje; Chairman Phillips Consulting, Mr. Foluso Phillips; Senior Pastor of Trinity House, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo who officiated the ceremony; Board Chairman of CMC Connect Limited, Mr. Akin Opeodu; Executive Director, CMC Connect (Perception Managers) Mr. Raheem Olabode; and the Director, Re-ignite Public Affairs Limited, Mr. Tola Odusote; Group CEO of RED Media Africa, Adebola Williams. Other industry chieftains present are Chairman, of The Troyka Group, Mr. Biodun Shobanjo; one of the three owners of EKO Hospital, Dr. Sunny Kuku; CEO of Sony Music, Chief Funlola Okunowo; former Managing Director of Sterling Bank Plc and former Board Member of CMC Connect Limited Mr. Tunde Dabiri; CEO of STB McCann Sir Steve Omojafor, and a host of other dignitaries too numerous to mention.
The event culminated on a high note as well-wishers poured glowing birthday messages on the celebrant while close family members delivered heart-warming goodwill messages on an electronic gadget via a large screen.
In his message, the officiating minister, Pastor Ighodalo, extolled the good nature of the celebrant whom he describes as a man that lived his life for Christ. He admonished guests to continue to love God and humanity by doing good to their neighbours.
The resident pastor of the Grace Assembly, Pastor Femi Paul described Yomi Badejo-Okusanya as his loving brother, praising the late mother of Yomi as a good woman who brought up good children including himself as his adopted mother.
Pastor Paul called out some elderly group of women from the Nigerian Widows Association.
The women danced out praising the celebrant whom they described as their benefactor that has been caring for their needs for many years.
A group of children from the youth wing of the church also came out to sing for the celebrant while two of them stayed back to play beautiful birthday tunes with their violin and saxophone to the delight of all guests.
The old students of the celebrant’s Alma Mater Igbobi College also trooped out to sing their school anthem proudly in honour of Mr Badejo-Okusanya who is the first Vice President of the Igbobi College Old Boys Association (ICOBA).
Indeed, it was a glorious day for Mr. Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, a proud Ijebu son from the Ijebu Imodi area of Ogun state.
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Update On How Bobrisky Is Treated In Prison – Top Official Discloses
Top official of the Nigerian Correctional Service has given an update on how crossdresser, Bobrisky is being treated in prison.
Recall that Bobrisky was handed a six-month prison sentence over naira abuse. While sentencing him, Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos, said the judgment would be a deterrent to others who are found abusing and mutilating the naira.
An official of the prison who spoke to Punch said the crossdresser was taken to prison after the judgement and he was examined at the point of admission. It was also stated that no realignment of gender or genital organ was discovered as his male biological features were the same.
The source told the publication;
“Bobrisky made a public declaration that he was a male and court proceedings are public records. Every inmate brought into a facility during admission is examined. He was equally examined and no realignment of gender or genital organ was discovered. The male biological features were the same.
“After that, a cell was allocated to him, and he had a certain number of inmates with him. A bed space was also allotted to him. It is just like a boarding house where your housemaster will issue you your personal belongings.
“When it is time for class, he attends. When it is time for food, he will go and get his portion. The same goes with prep and light out. He observes all these without preference. He has been going about his business just like other inmates since he was brought in here.
“He is not getting any five-star treatment and is not being protected from anybody. He follows the same rules and regulations just like every other inmate. Single cells of isolation cells are to prevent outbreaks of communicable diseases.
” In a male prison, homosexuality is outlawed and it is a grievous offence. Sodomy or homosexuality, is frowned upon here in the custodial centre. So any inmate that tries to violate him will face the law.”
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NIMC: Federal Government Of Nigeria To Issue New GMPC National Identity Card To Citizens Via Their Commercial Banks
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said that commercial banks will issue a new national identity card to it’s users.
The commission stated that users applying for the card will do so using their NIN cards and the new card is enabled with multiple features, including payment and financial service, eliminating the need for multiple cards.
The federal government also provided an update on the issuance of new national ID card as Nigerians have been told to visit their banks and apply for the card.
“The card can be picked up by holders at the designated center or delivered to the applicants at the requested location at an extra cost to be borne by the applicants,” NIMC disclosed.
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) said the planned national identity card (ID card) will be issued to applicants by their banks.
It said applicants need to request their cards with their NIN “through the self-service online portal, NIMC offices, or their respective banks”.
According to NIMC, the multipurpose National ID card will also be enabled for the eNaira in compliance with the EMV operational and security standards.
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) clarified its stance on the new national Identity card project, which is designed to promote financial inclusion and other social services.
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Governor Of Akwa Ibom Offers Automatic Employment To Abigail’s Elder Sister, Directs Renovation Of House And Promises Assistance To Undergraduate Sisters
Tears, Agony As Governor Eno Of Akwa Ibom State Visits Family Of Late Nollywood Make-up Artist, Abigail.
The tragic occurrence of the death of Actor Junior Pope and 4 other crew members of which includes Abigail, Is still a huge shock to Nigerians.
Abigail and Precious were buried beside the river as culture demanded since their parents couldn’t pay for the necessary rituals to be done in order for their bodies to be sent home for proper burial.
The Governor had earlier on asked that the Body of the Makeup Artist be Exhumed and brought back home for proper Burial. He is seeing to it that the required sacrifices are carried out to enable them bring home her body to her Father’s House in Akwa Ibom State.
The Governor also offered Automatic Employment To Abigail’s Elder Sister, Directs Renovation Of Family House, Promises Assistance To The Undergraduate Sisters.
Here are pictures from the Governor’s visit to the bereaved family.
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