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PTCIJ tasks Nigerian Journalists on Facts-Checking/Investigative Journalism

By Victor Bieni AWKA-As part of efforts to strengthen the criminal Justice System and Anti-Corruption fight in Nigeria and globally; and most importantlycheckmate the dangers posed by  the advent of the new media in the 21st century Journalism,  the Leadership of Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ), Program Manager (PTCIJ), Mr. Eno Mgboho, Facilitator/Staff (PTCIJ), a resource person/ the  Provost, Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Mr. Gbenga Ogunleye has tasked professional Journalists in Nigeria and the rest of the World to invade the New Media Space as a good ambassador towards checkmating misinformation, disinformation, or crazy stories that gain much traction and ensure that actual facts do not sink into Oblivion for public good and accountability in Journalism. PTCIJ Leadership made this assertion yesterday at Awka Anambra State Capital while kick-starting a one week Workshop for selected Journalists in the the South-southeast, South-South Geo-po

DBSC Overseer to Christians: You are territorial Conquerors , and not make up numbers on earth

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By Victor Bieni ASABA-The General Overseer of Divine Base Saint Church (DBSC) A.K.A Gloryworld, Asaba, Pastor Tony Bernards has said that Christians are not in the World to be make up numbers, but to reflect the light of God to unbelievers as territorial conquerors on earth. Pastor Tony Bernards made this assertion yesterday in his Church at Asaba, Delta state Capital during a two days Youth Fire Conference organized in his Church with other Young Gospel Ministers invited from   different Churches. DBSC Overseer, who preached in line with the theme of the Conference:’’ Infinite Possibilities’’ stressed the need for religious leaders and other s of stakeholders to get the youths equipped with the realities of faith, also embraced with the teachings making every impossibilities possible through positive confessions, total dependence on God’s word, positive thinking, and focusing on the things of the spirit or the unseen. The Pastor who took his Biblical text from th

AFRICAN CULTURE: THE BEST 21st CENTURY MASQUERADE FOUND IN UTCHI COMMUNITY FESTIVAL

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By Victor Bieni Culture is as old as man. God loves traditions and orderliness, that is discipline. Before the creation of mankind on earth, God has created other creatures that he will put under the control of man which he created in his own image. Culture is defined as people ways of life, or the way people live there life generally.   Peoples culture varies depending on quarters, communities, Local Governments, ethnic groups, states, Regions, countries and Continents in terms of Marriage, Technology, Education, Arts and Crafts, Buildings, Food and Agriculture, dressing, Language and others to mention but a few. Categorically, there was the existence of Culture and traditions in the Garden of Eden when God   gave a commandment to   Adam and Eve not to eat the forbidden fruits.   Archaeologists, a group of scientist that studies human evolution and fossils said some time ago in the beginning of 21 st century that they discovered the Garden of Eden in Kenya one of the Afri

Community development service: Ukala Medical Foundation gives free Medical treatment to Mbiri People

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By Victor Bieni MBIRI- As part of efforts to promote the development of the health sector and strengthen the Civic space in the state, Ukala Medical Foundation led by its CEO, Dr. Gabriel . C . Ukala embarked on two days free Medical treatment at Mbiri Community, on the 20th and 21st of April 2019. The CEO of Ukala Medical Foundation, and one of the board of trustees, Prof. Anyiwe Ada Mercy during an interview with the Newsmen at Mbiri in Ika-North East Local Government Area of Delta state stated that giving back to the society has always been the cardinal tradition of Ukala's family. Dr Gabriel Ukala, the CEO Ukala Medical Foundation and a cross section of attendees. Dr Ukala who was accompanied by members of the Board of trustees of the foundation alongside other specialist doctors, pharmacist and nurses stormed the Community for two days free Medical treatment with drugs and medical equipment for check-ups diagnoses and treatment of patients. The community peop