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BIRTHDAY: Imasuagbon, A Shining Star @57

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2 years ago

May 4, 2023

Within seconds of meeting him, you can tell the kind of person he is. He is a man who always has a smile on his face, loving and living to improve the lives of those he meets, in addition to his desire of making an impact in the society.

Often referred to as the “Riceman” because of his annual distribution of rice across the 18 Local Government Areas of Edo State, Kenneth Imasuagbon could be described as a man whose star has just started to shine at 57.

Imasuagbon who marks his 57th years on earth on Thursday, May 4th, is a man whose impact and contributions to the growth and development of mankind in the society, has left many bewildered considering the youthful age that he started his philanthropic gesture.

Born in 1966 in Ewohimi, Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State, education pursuit saw the young Imasuagbon attending his primary and secondary schools in Ijebu and Ago-Iwoye respectively in Ogun State before he proceeded to Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State where he bagged his Law degree and thereafter rounded up at the Nigerian Law School in 1992.

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With dint of hardwork and God’s providence, fortune smiled on the young Imasuagbon who subsequently made his presence felt in Abuja where he ultimately began his life and also his humanitarianism.

From his humble beginning at the Federal Capital City (FCT), the trained lawyer was to quickly establish himself as a major player in the education sector where he founded one of the most sought after schools in the nation’s capital city, The Pacesetters Group of Schools.

It is impossible to overstate Imasuagbon’s influence on education in Abuja and indeed in Nigeria in general.

Disturbed by the plight of underprivileged children, Imasuagbon instituted and has been sponsoring several education competitions, football competitions, as well as providing scholarships to indigent students across the country, including his home State of Edo.

The lawyer turned educationist who said he had always armed himself with the slogan that “You lift yourself up by lifting others” believed that the quest for a better society is the responsibility of all and not that of the government alone.

In several fora, Imasuangbon who has made his intention known to govern Edo State said that “one’s contributions to the growth and development of the society only come to an end when dead.

Imasuagbon who had long joined partisan politics, believed that his political experience and his private sector knowledge would made the difference in all spheres that would see to the improvement and also enhanced the standard of living of Edolites.

Bright and conscientious, Imasuagbon is a man who has remained a shining star even at 57.

Fidelis Osakpamwan, Edo Coalition For Imansuangbon, (EDI)

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Out-of-school: Bauchi Education Ministry Takes ‘Back To School’ Campaign To Markets

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3 hours ago

October 15, 2025

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The Bauchi State Ministry of Education has launched a sensitization campaign on the importance of education across selected market places in the state.

The campaign aims to encourage school enrolment and showcase the infrastructural facilities provided by the Bauchi state government to ensure a conducive environment for learning and teaching in the state.

Speaking during the flag off of the campaign at Gadan-Maiwa Community, Dr. Mohammed Lawal, the state’s Commissioner for Education, emphasized that the marketplaces are ideal locations to promote education, as it is a hub of activity where people gather to buy and sell.

He highlighted the various infrastructural facilities provided by the government, which he said included the mega schools, provision of qualified teachers, and educational materials to woo parents to enroll their wards into school.

The Commissioner noted that the state has made significant progress in reducing the number of out-of-school children.

Lawal stated that the government has implemented a Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme to support the education of girl children, which he said, has recorded significant success.

He therefore urged parents to take advantage of the government’s efforts and send their children to school.

The commissioner also commended Governor Bala Mohammed for his commitment to education and reducing the number of out-of-school children in the state.

On their part, the village head of Gadan-Maiwa, Safiyanu Ahmed, and the Chairman of Gadan-Maiwa motor Park, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar, lauded the government’s initiative and urged parents to support the effort.

The duo also appealed for more teachers to be employed to improve education in the state.

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How My Fiancée kept Me From Temptations – Singer Spyro

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8 hours ago

October 15, 2025

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Nigerian singer, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly known as Spyro, has revealed that his fiancée, Janet Atom, keeps him him grounded and away from temptations.

The ‘Who’s Your Guy’ crooner shared that before meeting his fiancée he was “tempted” by ladies, especially in Lekki.

Hailing his fiancée as his “Jesus baddie,” he appreciated her for changing his life.

The singer captioned a picture of his fiancée via Instagram; “Eiii God! My very own Jesus baddie @_callme_njure.

“Thank you again for saving me from Lekki girls o, na me know wettin my eyes see.”

Recall that Spyro recently engaged Janet Atom. He disclosed that he met her at a nightclub while announcing their engagement in September.

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Drama In Abuja Hotel As BBNaija Star, Phyna Creates Scene Over alleged N200,000 Dispute [VIDEO]

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8 hours ago

October 15, 2025

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Former Big Brother Naija winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, was reportedly involved in a heated altercation at a hotel in Abuja following an alleged N200,000 disagreement.

According to eyewitness accounts, the confrontation began in the early hours of Tuesday inside Phyna’s hotel room in Abuja, before spilling into the lobby, attracting the attention of guests and staff.

Sources claimed the dispute stemmed from an unsettled financial issue involving N200,000, which quickly escalated into a shouting match.

The argument reportedly intensified when neither party was willing to back down, leading to pushing and chaos within the hotel premises.

Eyewitnesses further alleged that the situation worsened after others connected to the individuals involved joined the confrontation, turning the verbal exchange into a physical clash.

Security personnel and police officers were eventually called in to restore order, using teargas to disperse the crowd.

The incident comes shortly after Phyna returned to the public eye following a brief break to mourn the death of her sister, who died in an accident involving a Dangote truck.

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