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Edo 2020: The two sides of Oshiomhole after 2016 election

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  By Desmond Ibhagbe Wonders they say shall never cease, a platitude living out it's fullness in build up to Edo 2020 gubernatorial elections holding on September 19, 2020 as scheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). As the elections draw closer, the run in have been filled with intrigues, bewilderments, rancour and all forms of racketeering. The battle for Osadebe avenue have been visibly "two horses race" between the People's Democratic Party's (PDP) candidate cum incumbent governor, Godwin Obaseki and the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Osagie Ize-Iyamu, after both switched side from the platform with which they contested the Edo 2016 guber, though the later have been will contest the Edo 2020 guber. Various approaches have been employed by both parties and their candidate to canvass vote. Notably is the approach of the APC spearheaded by a former two time governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole. READ ALSO: How

Buhari appoints Babajo, Ashinze as new Executive Directors of NAIC

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  By Nneka Nwogwugwu President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Bashir Tijjani Babajo as Executive Director Operations, Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) for a period of four year term in the first instance with effect from 1st August, 2020. Buhari also renewed the appointment of Philip Ashinze as Executive Director, Finance and Administration for a second and final four (4) year term with effect from 1st August, 2020. This was made known in a statement on Thursday, August 27 by the Director of Information, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural development, Theodore Ogaziechi. The approval was conveyed to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Muhammad Sabo Nanono in a letter with reference number, SH/COS/42/3/A/988, singed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari. READ ALSO: How I sailed in Artistry-Delta born artist shares While congratulating the Executive Directors on their appointments, the Minis

How I sailed in Artistry-Delta born artist shares

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    Ariama Okeoghene Andrew Ariama Okeoghene Andrew, a Delta born artiste has shared how he started his Art business. Andrew, in an interview with Supreme Corner Blog on Thursday, August 27 said that he started acquiring Art skills from scratch since it wasn’t innate in him. The Urhobo born said that he studied Fine and Applied Arts from the Delta state university, Abraka. His interest in Arts developed afterwards as a student which convinced him to choose painting as his area of specialization. READ ALSO   Steps to begin your writing journey Andrew who has not regretted his decision after graduation, informed that he has unveiled his own studio located in Lagos. Speaking on what motivated his decision to be his own boss in the Art industry, he said that it will encourage other artists to have inspirational guides to produce their own original works. He said, ‘’My studio exhibits drawings and paintings. The studio gives all artists inspirational guides to create art pieces.

Steps to begin your writing journey

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Donald M. Murray states that "‎Writing is the process of discovery through language" and I agree. It is the process of carefully crafting out words to convey what we learn about our world, or how our minds work. What if we let go of the thought of becoming a best selling author, and just focus on writing, and how best we can learn to put words together to convey our message. It's needful we frame our minds to becoming the best we can be of our art, and learning as much as we can in the process.  READ PREVIOUS POST  Writers Corner: 4 major reasons people write As writers we go through the process of:   1. Outlining: Involves penning down your ideas, and grouping them. For fiction writers it would be, writing out your plot, character, setting, and theme.   2. First draft: The first draft is where you basically just write, and flesh out your story or thoughts.   3. Editing: This involves going through your work, checking for spellings, punctuations, pro