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Eze Festus Odimegwu Honoured With 2013 Zik Prize for Leadership Award

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Eze Festus Odimegwu, CON, OON, FNIM, FNIMARK, OKAA. National Population Commission Chairman, Eze Festus Odimegwu,CON was on Saturday July 27th honoured with a Professional Leadership Award at the 2013 Zik Prize for Leadership Award. He was ably represented by Mr. Wale Banjoko, the Group Finance &Admin Director, Royal Lifestyle Services Group of Companies Ltd , other strategic business units of the group like Quintessentially Nigeria, RecherchĂ© signature Events and Gifts and Palatially sole marketers of Angel champagne were all present at the five star event at the prestigious Civic Center on Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.           Betty Obasi, Engr Emeka Sibeudu and Wale Banjoko.   Mr. Wale Banjoko, the Group Finance &Admin Director, Royal Lifestyle Services Group of Companies Ltd representing Eze Festus Odimegwu. Other recipients include the Managing Director Fidelity Bank, Reginald Ihejiahi, Minister of Housing, Ama Pepple, Speaker of the House of Represent

Majority of America's Inmates Cannot Read Above 4th Grade Level

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Books for inmates. Photo Credit: NATIONAL POST . 30 Jul 2013 13:30 Africa/Lagos Could Illiteracy and the Lack of Effective Reading Strategies Be The Hidden Cause of Crime? Applied Scholastics International, a non-profit dedicated to eradicating illiteracy, believes crime can be greatly reduced by raising literacy ST. LOUIS, July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Literacy Act of 1991 defines literacy as "an individual's ability to read, write, and speak in English and compute and solve problems at levels of proficiency necessary to function on the job and in society, to achieve one's goals, and to develop one's knowledge and potential." According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, "Poor reading and writing skills have a devastating lifelong impact - 75% of school dropouts report reading problems, and at least half of adolescents and young adults with criminal records have reading difficulties." DoSomething.org, the coun

Uma Thurman Leads Worldwide Celebration in Campari Calendar 2014

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30 Jul 2013 12:00 Africa/Lagos Uma Thurman Leads Worldwide Celebration in Campari Calendar 2014 MILAN, July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Iconic film star Uma Thurman announced as leading lady in Campari Calendar and Koto Bolofo as photographer Today, Campari ® is officially unveiling Uma Thurman as the star of the Campari Calendar 2014, which will be captured by noted fashion photographer Koto Bolofo. The iconic, edgy actress takes the lead in the 2014 edition of the Calendar which is entitled ' Worldwide Celebrations ' , with each month focusing on a unique festival from a number of different cultures around the world. Through this intriguing new theme, Campari intends to highlight how cultures around the world have become more global than ever before, and reinterprets each celebration through its spirit made of passion, style and charisma. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130730/630486-a ) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130730/6304

VIPs at the Launch of It’s Okay To Have A Bad Boss

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VIPs at the Launch of It’s Okay To Have A Bad Boss Both the bosses and their subordinates graced the red carpet launching of the new book "It’s Oay To Have A Bad Boss" at the Terra Kulture on Victoria Island on Friday June 28, 2013. The event attracted colleagues of the author from Diamond Bank Plc and VIPs among other guests, including Mr. Hope Obioma Opara, President of Eko International Film Festival, Nigerian actress Amaka Anioji, Best Actress award winner at the last Abuja International Film Festival and Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima, Publisher/CEO of International Digital Post Network Group. The Master of Ceremony Mr. Uju Onyechere, stand up comedian Pencil and the saxophonist Olu Jazz made it an evening to remember. The MC Mr. Uju Onyechere. Comedian Pencil entertaining the guests. The author Darlington Onyeagoro and a guest. Popular comedian Pencil and his pretty friend. Hope Obioma Opara, President of Eko International Film Festival. Mr. Chudi Igwe, Gr