RIVERS CRISIS: CONCERNED NIGERIAN YOUTH SPEAK ON THE ONGOING CRISIS IN RIVERS STATE, OTHER STATES (PHOTOS)

With the growing  concern about their future and the future of other Nigerian youth,  as well as their leaders who are currently being confronted with the fever of crisis riding most parts of the country, especially with the recent development in Rivers State, a group known as Concerned Nigerian Youths, CNY, has issued a press statement, appealing to president Goodluck Jonathan and other gladiators over the ongoing political tussle in Rivers State and other parts of the country to sheathe their swords in the interest of peace.

In the press statement signed by five of its caucus, Actress Ronnie Dim (National Coordinator), Amb. David James Egwu (Media and Communication), Dickson Shehu Iroegbu (Executive Secretary),Nick Nwadino (Programs and Mobilization), Charles Nicholaz (Brand and Strategies), the group said that national progress is not about the provision of necessary infrastructures, but about attaining the desired peace in one’s country.  “Our motive today is not to make long speeches or coat our intentions in high-sounding words, neither are we gathered to take sides nor apportion blames, rather, it is to reveal to the world the greatest element that will make us a world power in no distant time. It is not OIL, ELECTRICITY or AGRICULTURE, it is PEACE. The ‘United we stand, divided we fall” mantra cannot be over emphasized. Hence; we are collectively worried to intervene.  “ The group had avowed.

The group also appealed to all political office holders in the country to imbibe the culture of peace in order to build on the Nigerian dreams.  In its appeal to the President, the group says “We, the Concerned Nigerian Youth identify with appeal by the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan for peace to reign in Nigeria, we believe that Mr. President and all stakeholders can avert the harsh judgment of history by ensuring the conflicts in the Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, Nassarawa, Ijaw/Itsekiri, as well as other communal crisis within the country and currently, the political intolerance and instability in Rivers State that is escalating by the break of every new dawn is tackled and nipped in the bud to avoid spreading to other parts of the country”

Read the complete version of the release below:

CONCERNED NIGERIAN YOUTHS (CNY)

Press Conference held at the SHERATON HOTELS & TOWERS, Abuja,

 18th JULY, 2013

By CONCERNED NIGERIAN YOUTHS

(Time to Give Peace a Chance)

We are gathered here today because our beloved nation is bleeding! Recent events revealed a conspiracy against our peaceful co-existence, stretching our National unity to an elastic overbearing state; where avoidable happenings orchestrated by lack of love and promotion of greed hinders the growth we earnestly deserve as a people. We lie to ourselves to say otherwise. The blood of the innocent has become the manure that fertilizes evil greed of a select few. How did we really get here? Why did we let our grievances fester to the point of taking the precious lives of those who only yesterday were our friends and neighbours? Why did we open the floodgate of hatred and allowed this demon of anger to pay us a devastating visit?

Obviously, we are pained in our hearts as Nigerian youths, that the essential national consciousness and patriotism espoused in the hearts of our founding fathers have been sacrificed on the altar of political bickering, party infighting ethno-intolerance, and discrimination, insincerity, overheating the polity for selfish reasons.

We have witnessed with dismay these happenings in our fatherland and we are worried; the blood of slain innocent Nigerians incarcerating the fountain of the waters of reconciliation and reconstruction of Nigeria calls for the youths to re-strategize. Our motive today is not to make long speeches or coat our intentions in high-sounding words, neither are we gathered to take sides nor apportion blames, rather, it is to reveal to the world the greatest element that will make us a world power in no distant time. It is not OIL, ELECTRICITY or AGRICULTURE, it is PEACE. The ‘United we stand, divided we fall” mantra cannot be over emphasized. Hence; we are collectively worried to intervene. 

Sections of our country have suddenly become a land sitting on a keg of gunpowder that is triggered off at the slightest spark. Fear, uncertainty, and mutual suspicion now reign supreme among Nigerians. Many have attributed the state of terrorism in our country to ethno-religious intolerance, impunity and corruption, but for us as youths, it is neither here nor there, it is an abysmal numerate; for whatever is responsible for this uprising, no matter who is right or wrong, we wish to sue for lasting peace and tranquility in our land.

Our nation needs prayers and a concerted effort to keep and maintain peace. Our leaders must govern with the utmost sense of commitment to our nation. Irrespective of whatever camp or divide we may have found ourselves, we the youths have watched some of our leaders desecrate the mentorship position (either their action or inaction) willingly given to them by the people of Nigeria, who have been terribly impoverished and insecure. The people are today subjected to the intolerant theatre of absurdity by our civil authorities. The mace is a symbol of authority and not a weapon to destroy each other neither is the purported five impeachment drama a democratic correctness as we have witnessed in River State. In our view as Concerned Nigerians Youths; two wrongs don’t make a right.

In that light, we appeal to our father and father of the nation, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GCFR) to as a matter of urgency intervene in the issues of PEACE in Nigeria irrespective of who must have erred in the past. Let us put aside our differences and forge ahead as ONE PEOPLE in peace and unity.

We acknowledge and identify with the Transformation Agenda of our President and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We the Concerned Nigerian Youths have witnessed the insecurity and terrorism in the north being tackled head-on, kidnapping and Oil Pipeline vandals are being stemmed out gradually in the south, this we applauded and needs to be consolidated upon.

In the past, the south south and south east regions was with MASSOB, BAKASSI and MILITANCY, today we are trying to contend with insurgency in the north which His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is on his toes to put to a permanent stop. We, the Concerned Nigerian Youth identify with appeal by the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan for peace to reign in Nigeria, we believe that Mr. President and all stakeholders can avert the harsh judgment of history by ensuring the conflicts in the Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, Nassarawa, Ijaw/Itsekiri, as well as other communal crisis within the country and currently, the political intolerance and instability in Rivers State that is escalating by the break of every new dawn is tackled and nipped in the bud to avoid spreading to other parts of the country.

We must all bear in mind that if any state in this great nation is in crisis, the rest of the country is affected.

Let’s  give Peace a chance for the collective good of all. We, the youth pledge to Nigeria, our country, and to be loyal and faithful.

We use this opportunity to appeal to the press community, the civil society, and all well-meaning Nigerians to support the campaign for PEACE in our country.

Long live the Exceptional Youth of Nigeria,

Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Signed;

RONNIE DIM (National Coordinator):

Amb. DAVID JAMES EGWU (Media and Communication):

DICKSON SHEHU IROEGBU (Executive Secretary):

NICK NWADINO (Programs and Mobilization):

CHARLES NICHOLAZ (Brand and Strategy):

For CONCERNED NIGERIAN YOUTHS (CNY)

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Igoni Archibong, Jim Iyke, Tuface Idibia, Genevieve Nnaji, Ini Edo, Uti Nwachukwu & Many Other Talented Stars Nominated For NAFCA Awards 2013.

List of the nominees for the third Annual Nollywood & African Film Critics’ Awards (NAFCA) is out. The awards night is scheduled for 14th of September, 2013 at Warner Threatre, Washington DC USA and will be aired for over 500 million viewers world wide.

GENERAL CATEGORY
Best Film
Alan Poza
Ninah’s Dowry
Weekend Getaway
One Night in Vegas
Le Silence Pure

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Asish Thakkar, Africa Youngest Billionaire, Alexander Amosu, World Renowned Luxury Brand Designer Storm Le_Meridean Uyo For The First Ever Niger Delta Young Professionals Economic Summit and Exhibition

In an effort to discourage militancy, and other related crimes in the Niger Delta region, Nigerian young and successful entrepreneurs  will be storming  the Akwa- Ibom state capital, Uyo for the first ever  Niger Niger Delta Young Professionals Economic Summit/Exhibition with the theme: “BUILDING SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE NIGER DELTA”. The event which has been scheduled to take place on 28th June, 2013 at the prestigious Le’ Meridian Hotel & Golf Resort, Uyo Akwa Ibom State is expected to play host to different Nigeria professionals who have considered influential in their various professions. 

The Niger Delta Young Professionals is a non-governmental organization

made up of a group of young enterprising individuals who have achieved great success in their various careers and endeavors and desire to utilize their expertise and experiences in A drive towards sustainable economic and social development in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria.

The summit has been designed to encourage young people and young professionals from diverse fields of endeavor, ranging from Oil and Gas, Information  Communication Technology,ICT,, Agriculture, Environment  and the Creative Economy in order to create a platform for exchanging ideas and design networks where professionals of the Niger Delta Region will learn by engaging successful entrepreneurs like Ashish J. Thakkar( Africa’s Youngest Billionaire),  CEO of Mara Group, Dr. Michael Arumemi-Ikhide, Group CEO ARIK AIR, Dr. Alex Otti, GMD, Diamond Bank, Tunde Kehinde, MD and Co - founder JUMIA , Alexander Amosu world renowned luxury brand designer and other relevant stakeholders as mentors working to increase and optimize economic opportunities for young people within the region.

The summit is hosted by the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency, Sir Godswill Obot Akpabio, while the President and Commander-in-chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan,GCFR, is expected to be the Special Guest of Honour.

Prospectively, it is an avenue to share some insights, build capacities, obtain ideas, get well framed views and inputs, present practical options and strategies that would be beneficial in maximizing the investment and development opportunities in the Niger Delta Region.

For registration, log on to: www.ndypnigeria.org

Igoni Archibong Has Been Nominated For Most Promising Actor Of The Year In The City People Entertainment Awards: Please Vote For Him

Good afternoon. Igoni Archibong did very well in his acting debut as lead actor in Turning Point. This is the reason you should please vote for him in his first nomination.

Please vote Igoni Archibong for: Most Promising Actor Of The Year (ENGLISH) 2013 City People Entertainment Awards. To Vote:- Text CP MOST PROMISING ACTOR OF THE YEAR (ENGLISH) Igoni Archibong to 33121.

Please keep supporting Nollywood and encouraging new acts to grow. God bless you as you vote.

Much love,

Egor Efiok.

Nigeria BB Blogger, Nicky Opens Up on Blogging

"As far as I know, this is big business, and so far, we are doing very well. In the next 2 months, our staff strength will move to six. This is where we make our pay at the moment." These were the exact words of a Nigerian Blackberry blogger,Nicky.

When he started his Blackberry blogging months ago, many had found it ridiculous as they thought nothing of such was actually going to work, considering that many Nigerians are mostly engaged in the main internet blogging.  He was not budged but remained consistent.

However, Nicky's  innovation has taken him to another level as his Blackberry contact continues to grow as a result of his constant blogging. He is now widely known as the pioneer of Nigerian BB blogging, even as he gets event invitation from all over the country like every other journalist.

DailyPost caught up with Nicky at an event in Abuja where he was invited to do a live BB blogging, and this is what he told our correspondent, "Blackberry blogging is like every other blogging. There is absolutely no difference, only that our own blogging is more pictorial than written words. We give details with Displayed photos on our Blackberry devises. All you get is a brief of the text. First, you get a trending issue, especially pictures that will not lead to too many questions, do a concise summary, and just put it up. This changes after every 20 minutes, so you need to be on a watch-out.


Ask whether he has a blog archive as his reference point, he said, "the magic is that, the blog administrator has a very reliable archive for references, the only difference is that our readers should always watch out for our updates as they may never get what we take down from their faces. Another notable difference is that it has limited viewership, since you must be in the bloggers contact to get the update. However, we can build as many as 20 thousand viewership as we continue to expand, it's about having different BBs to work with. We are building an empire, and we won't stop.

Responding to the fear expressed, that such Blackberry may crash, Nicki said, I have backups for all my BB. "All you need to do is to add authentic Nicky to your list and you will enjoy the best updates. We cover all kinds of news". Nickysaid.

He also responded to the criticisms from some quarters that he was only wasting his time and energy. He said " I think people should just learn new things. As far as I know, this is big business, and so far, we are doing very well. In the next 2 months, our staff strength will move to six. This is where we make our pay at the moment. Presently, I have two people on my payroll, how many of them have created jobs for the teeming Nigerian youth?"

Nicky's blog can be assessed on 33152A2A

Terry G Returns To Abuja With Book of Ginjah Concert

It will be a show that has never been seen in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as the Ginger and swagger master, otherwise known as Terry G begins earnest preparation towards a world-class concert tagged, the Book of Ginger.

Speaking with our correspondent, Ozone, the event coordinator who is already on ground at the FCT in preparation of the  concert, disclosed that as rightly called, the book of Ginger was aimed at exposing the entire musical work of Terry G, as well as the official launch of his new album.

According to Ozone, the book of Ginger will not only showcase all Terry’s songs, including his latest hit, but will pull majority of Nigerian heavyweight stars together. Expected at the event are Kcee, AY D Comedian, Davido, Akpororo, Klint D Drunk, Gordons, Urch Baby, Reminisce, Wande Coal, Tiwa Savage, Dr. Sid, D’Prince, Don Jazzy, Donna Dive, Chuddy K, Jaywon, Dj Jimmy Jatt, Ozzy Bosco, Mc Tripple White, Agoha, Skales, Eva, Charlyboy, Samklef, Slizzy E, W4, Vector, Morachi, Dj Alex, Solid Star, Denrele Edun, DJ Stramborella, MC Rolex, Feidel  Baba, Mr Page, Tekno and Bad guyses.

Asking why Abuja was chosen to host such a big concert, Ozone affirmed that it’s not possible to ignore one’s root. “You see, if you don’t know, Terry actually started his Career from the FCT. Abuja is like his hometown, and like one can never forget his root, so Terry would like to put some smiles on the faces of Abuja residents. Come 5^th July, at the ThisDay Dome, Abuja will witness what they have never seen before in the history of entertainment.

Terry G who spoke with our correspondent on the phone affirmed that it is always good to turn back and examine where one is coming from. He said the aim of an Abuja concert was to take a time out and reflect over the good old days, and to appreciate Abuja fans for believing in him throughout these years.

He said “ Abuja is like my second home, and I’m appreciative of all the supports I have gotten from Abuja people. It’s like returning home to say, hey! This is me, I’m here to make you smile again. The aim is to ponder for a while over our success story and to put a smile on the faces of our friends in the FCT. I love them. We will ginger it together. It will be a great show as I’m getting lots and lots of supports from friends and colleagues in the industry. Majority of them will be at the concert.”

Recall that Terry G’s concert was to hold in April this year, but was shifted due to his numerous production works. 

The concert will be hosted by AY D Comedian and Uche Obodo.