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Edo Unveils Plans, Activities For 2023 Alaghodaro
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EditorEdo State Government has unveiled plans and programme of activities for the seventh edition of the Alaghodaro Investment Summit, organised yearly by the private sector in the State to mark the anniversary of Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration.
In a statement, the Chairperson, Local Organising Committee and Executive Secretary, Alaghodaro Economic Summit Limited/Gte, Eire Ifueko Alufohai, said the five-day event will spotlight the groundbreaking policies and remarkable reforms implemented by Obaseki’s administration that have transformed the lives of millions of Edo people and ensured economic prosperity for the State.
She said the 2023 edition of the summit, with the theme, “The Edo Story: Creating Shared Opportunities into the Future,” will take place between Wednesday, November 8 and Sunday, November 12, 2023, in Benin City, the Edo State capital.
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According to her, the event will also serve as a platform for investors, government officials, business leaders, and other key stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussions, explore partnerships, and envision a prosperous future for Edo State.
Alufohai listed some of the activities to include; Edo Women Conference, Ancient City Tour, Cocktail, Summit, Muslim Prayer, Award Night/Dinner, Governor’s Golf Tournament, Food and Fun Fair, Youth Summit, and Thanksgiving Service.
She noted, “This year’s edition of the Alaghodaro Investment Summit promises to be a rollercoaster of excitement and discovery voyage, being the last summit that will be celebrated under the leadership of our performing Governor, His Excellency, Mr. Godwin Obaseki.
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“With the theme ‘The Edo Story: Creating shared opportunities into the future,’ the summit will focus on the numerous achievements of the Obaseki-led government over the past seven years, highlighting how the government has harnessed strategic partnerships across various sectors to build a solid socio-economic base that is now positively impacting the lives of Edo people.”
Alufohai further noted, “The activities lined up for this year’s summit 2023 include the Edo Women Conference scheduled for Wednesday, November 8, 2023, which will be followed by Ancient City Tour and Cocktail on Thursday, November 9, 2023.
“On Friday, November 10, 2023, will be the main Alaghodaro Summit event, Muslim Prayer, as well as an Award and Dinner Night, while the Governor’s Golf Tournament, Food and Fun Fair, and Youth Concert will take place on Saturday, November 11, 2023. The event will end on Saturday, November 12, 2023, with Thanksgiving Service.”
She charged Edolites, “We urge Edo people to be part of this epoch-making event as we showcase the innovative policies, gains of reforms, plans, programmes and projects designed and implemented by the Obaseki-led administration, through targeted investment, partnerships and collaborative efforts that have continued to transform the lives of millions of Edo people and placed the State on the path of sustainable economic growth and development.”
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Duchess Of Sussex Gets Nigerian Name, Excited About Her Heritage
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EditorMeghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has expressed excitement after finding out through a genealogy test about her Nigerian heritage.
The Duchess said it’s been “humbling” to find out that she is partly a Nigerian as she met with women in in Abuja.
Meghan, on her second day in Nigeria, where she is visiting for the first time with Prince Harry to promote mental health for wounded soldiers and young girls, acknowledged Nigeria as her country.
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She said, “It’s been eye-opening to be able to know more about my heritage.”
“Never in a million years would I understand it as much as I do now. And what has been echoed so much in the past day is, ’Oh, we are not so surprised when we found out you are Nigerian,” she said an the event on women in leadership which had Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Mo Abudu, amongst several other dignitaries.
“It is a compliment to you because what they define as a Nigerian woman is brave, resilient, courageous, beautiful,” Meghan told the audience.
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Her first reaction after finding out was to tell her mother, she said at the event in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. “Being African American, part of it is really not knowing so much about your lineage and background … and it was exciting for both of us,” she said.
Mo Abudu, the anchor and chief executive of EbonyLife media group, then asked the audience to suggest a Nigerian name for Meghan.
“Ifeoma,” someone shouted from the excited crowd, a name from Nigeria’s Igbo tribe which means ‘a treasured thing.’ “Omowale” another suggested, from the Yoruba tribe, which means ‘the child has come home.’
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U.S. Man Who Received First-ever Modified Pig Kidney Transplant Dies
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May 12, 2024By
EditorThe world’s first patient with a transplanted pig kidney has died, almost two months after the operation.
In March, Massachusetts General Hospital transplanted the genetically-edited pig kidney into Rick Slayman, a 62-year-old man living with end-stage kidney disease.
The operation was a milestone in xenotransplantation – the transplantation of organs or tissues from one species to another – as a potential solution to the worldwide organ shortage, the hospital said at the time.
Slayman’s death was not linked to the transplant, the hospital reported.
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“Our family is deeply saddened about the sudden passing of our beloved Rick but take great comfort knowing he inspired so many,” his family said on Sunday.
Slayman’s family paid tribute to the medical team that cared for him.
“Their enormous efforts leading the xenotransplant gave our family seven more weeks with Rick, and our memories made during that time will remain in our minds and hearts.”
The pig kidney came from a pig that was genetically-edited to remove harmful pig genes and add certain human genes to improve its compatibility with humans. Scientists also inactivated porcine endogenous retroviruses in the pig donor to eliminate any risk of infection in humans.
The hospital said it was “deeply saddened” by Slayman’s death.
“We have no indication that it was the result of his recent transplant,”
“Mr. Slayman will forever be seen as a beacon of hope to countless transplant patients worldwide and we are deeply grateful for his trust and willingness to advance the field of xenotransplantation,”it said.
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Tobi Amusan Becomes World’s Fastest Woman With New Track Record
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May 12, 2024By
EditorNigerian sprint icon Tobi Amusan has become the world’s fastest woman in the women’s 100m hurdles after running a world-leading 12.40 seconds.
In a thrilling race, the world record holder secured the victory, leaving behind Danielle Williams, the world champion, who clocked her best time of the season at 12.46 seconds. Following closely was American Christina Clemons, claiming the third spot with a time of 12.54 seconds.
This triumph means the Nigerian athlete has now claimed the top spot globally, surpassing American Tonea Marshall’s previous record of 12.42 seconds set in late April.
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Tobi Amusan’s impressive win arrives just two months before the Paris 2024 Olympics, setting the stage for an exciting competition ahead.
John Enoh, the minister of sports development, on his X handle congratulated Amusan over the feat.
“Take your flowers Tobi Amusan, you stormed to an emphatic win in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Jamaica Athletics Invitational, clocking a time of 12.40s (0.9), a World Lead time! You defeated World Champion Danielle Williams, who came 2nd in 12.46s, while Christina Clemons was 3rd in 12.54s,” he wrote.
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“Tobi, you keep making our country proud. Paris Olympics is around the corner, your performance gives us hope just like others, that Nigeria is set to break a jinx. Keep soaring, we are proud of you.”
Recall the 26-year-old athlete recently set a new African record in the 60m hurdles event, clocking in at 7.77 seconds during the Astana Indoor Meet in Kazakhstan. This impressive feat shattered a record that stood for 25 years, previously held by Gloria Alozie.
With her exceptional performance, she is anticipated to lead the Nigerian team’s charge for gold medals at the upcoming Olympics, scheduled to kick off on July 26 at France’s national stadium.
Duchess Of Sussex Gets Nigerian Name, Excited About Her Heritage
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