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Miss Igala 2020, Queen Favour Makolo Set To Establish Sanitary Pad Bank In Kogi

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Miss Igala for the year 2020, Queen Favour Makolo has concluded plans for the establishment of Sanitary Pad Bank in Kogi state for free disbursement of the commodity to the down trodden girl child in rural communities. adsbygoogle || []).push({});

In a Statement by the Igala Beauty Queen made available to Our Correspondent on Tuesday, the PAD BANK project is an initiative tailored at estbalishing Sanitary Banks in rural communities across the state where every girl child can have access to free pads on a monthly basis.

According to the Statement in UNESCO, 1 out of 10 girls in Africa miss school during their menstrual period and eventually drop out as a result of the development.

“In Nigeria, the high cost of sanitary pads have made them inaccessible for poor girls. In some situations, girls face sexual abuse in their quest for money to buy sanitary pads.

“The Pad Bank project is also aimed at curbing this ugly trend and reinforcement of the confidence of girls, especially at the community level, to be proud of their menstrual cycle” the Statement added.

Queen Favour, who hails from Engine-itama in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, is a student of History and International Studies of the prestigious Federal University Lokoja was born into the family of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Makolo on the 29th of March 2000.

In her interaction with Our reporter, the beauty queen stated that every girl child in the society has the right to achieve their best possible standard of health, adding that due to the lack of knowledge on how to go about their personal hygiene, most of the female child have died or hospitalize for one illness or the other.

According to her, the idea was borne out of the desire to help solve one of the greatest challenges of the girl-child -lack of money to buy sanitary pads and that the Pad Bank project that seeks to establish Sanitary Pad Banks in rural communities where every girl child can go and collect pads for free on a monthly basis.

In extension to her humanitarian services to the girl child, Miss Favour became a Peer Educator and active Volunteer at Heal for Africa Initiative, she also became a convener of AID FOR HER INITIATIVE, which she said is aimed at educating and distributing good menstrual product to women and girls in rural communities and also help reduce period poverty in Nigeria and by extension.

She is also the convener WALK AGAINST DRUG ABUSE with the focus of sensitizing young people on the harmful effect of the abuse of substance/drugs. She was recently nominated as one of the Global Peace Humanity Ambassador Nigeria and the Chairperson of Global Peace Ambassador in Nigeria.

Queen Favour had her primary education at St. Anthony Nursery and primary School Lokoja, before she proceeded to Federal Government College, Ugwolawo were she obtained her JSSC and later Federal Government Girls College, Kabba were she obtained her Senior Secondary School Certificate.

Favour had traits of leadership qualities while in school, as she held several positions like the president Literary and Debating club and also Blue Bell House Captain amongst other. She was formerly Miss Teen Kogi Photogenic and also Miss Teen Ambassador Nigeria.

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Daddy Showkey Expressed Disappointment Over The prolonged Rift Between Twin Brothers Peter and Paul Okoye (P-Square)

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Daddy Showkey, a veteran Nigerian singers, has expressed disappointment over the prolonged rift between twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye of P-Square fame, saying the duo have destroyed what is the biggest music brand Africa has ever produced.





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Daddy Showkey revealed this during an interview with Goldmyne TV, opining: “P-Square destroyed the biggest brand that Africa produced. P-Square isn’t for them alone.”

He stressed that entertainers owe their success to the public, noting that fans should always be considered in major decisions.

Drawing from his personal experience, he said, “As an entertainer, I can decide to lock myself in my room and celebrate my 50 years on stage. I am celebrating because it is the people that made me Daddy Showkey. If the people have made you, you are not considering them but considering how much you guys are making.”

He warned that the consequences of the brothers’ ongoing feud would become clearer with time, adding that their relationship should take precedence over their differences.

“Dragging themselves like this, the future will tell. No matter what, you guys are brothers. No matter what, you should look for a place to resolve things because you have children. Tomorrow you will carry this beef to your children,” he warned.

Daddy Showkey’s comments come amid the lingering public dispute involving Peter, Paul, and their elder brother Jude, who previously managed the music duo. But their escalating disagreements have occasioned a court matter that may deepen the feud. The disagreements have continued to attract public attention.


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AFRO Awards 2025: Film Director Lauds Philanthropists, Organizations on Humanitarian Services

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From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja

A US based Film Director, Taiwo Oduala, has commended the unprecedented achievements and humanitarian services being rendered to the less privileged by philanthropists and corporate organisations.





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Oduala gave the commendation while speaking with newsmen on Monday in Lokoja.

The Nigerian born film director, who hosts the Afro Awards in Los Angeles, America, said life is all about service to God and humanity, no matter how low or highly placed in the society.

He said that love for mankind that some individuals and organizations are displaying across the globe gave birth to the Afro Awards four years ago.

The founder and executive producer of the Afro Awards, said the awards were solely aimed to recognize and honor individuals, who have demonstrated exceptional humanitarian excellence in various fields.

“The first event was held on Nov. 6, 2022, at Regal La Live, 1000 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, California and hopefully by Oct. 24, we shall be holding the 4th edition of the award.

“The Afro Awards has hosted and honored over 5,000 individuals since its inception, recognizing their contributions to humanitarianism and philanthropy in American and African communities alike, ” he said.

According to him, 2025 event promises an unforgettable evening of glitz, glamour, and powerful recognition of individuals who have made outstanding contributions to humanity, leadership, arts, entertainment, and global excellence.

He added, “AFRO Awards is an international celebration dedicated to honoring the achievements of individuals and organizations that exemplify humanitarian values and excellence in their respective fields.

“Looking at the past honorees including global icons, philanthropists, and change-makers, we believe the AFRO awards will continue to stand as a symbol of unity, inspiration, and cultural pride.”


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Jumabee Inspires Season Six, Holds In Lokoja, June 21st, Seeks Journalists’ Support

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From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja

Ahead of the 6th Edition of Jumabee Inspires Concert in North Central, Nigeria, billed to hold in Lokoja, on the 21st of this month, International Singer and Song writer, Hon.





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Juwon Olorunipa popularly known as Jumabee has solicited the support of Media Professionals in Kogi State for the success of the event.

Briefing Journalists at the NUJ Press Centre in Lokoja on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025; Hon. Juwon Olorunipa disclosed that activities lined up for the event will commence on Thursday 19th June 2025 with the Album Listening of his latest release, Son of Margaret at Golden Royale Hotel Lokoja.

According to him, the first Kogi Entertainment Summit will hold the following day at AKK Hotels Lokoja with talks on how to boost music, fashion, event planning and movie industries in the State.

He also told newsmen that Jumabee Inspires Concert will be held on Saturday 21st June 2025 at the Children Amusement park, Lokoja by 7pm with over forty home based Superstars performing live and other international singers.

He further stated that Jumabee Inspires Concert is now attracting people from all walks of life and changing the narrative about the Confluence State, saying the State remains the best in the North Central.

Hon. Jumabee, who is the Special Adviser on Art and Culture to the Kogi State Governor, said that the Entertainment Summit is aimed at raising the consciousness of the people on the need to embrace and invest in Entertainment

The Governor’s Aide added that the Concert which started six years ago was carried out to mark his birthday as a way of adding value to the State Entertainment Industry.

He revealed that many students across the three Senatorial Districts of the state will be offered scholarship at the Concert while 150 youths will be trained on several skills acquisition programmes.

He had earlier paid a Courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Kogi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhaji Seidu Ademu who endorsed  the Concert and commended him for projecting Kogi State to the world.


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