Month: August 2021

Gov Sani Bello advocates teaching of History in schools ….. urges Nigerians to preserve, promote their culture

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has called on Nigerians to maintain, preserve and promote their culture so as to enable them trace their backgrounds. Governor Sani Bello stated this when he visited the Emir of Zazzau, Alh. Ahmad Nuhu Bamali at his palace in zaria. Governor Sani Bello said he has learnt a lot after viewing the historical sites in the palace, stressed that history should be given priority in schools in order to educate the younger generation on their cultures and traditions. “The emir was kind enough to…

NIGERIA AT A CROSSROAD, CALLS FOR SECESSION CONSTITUTIONAL,REFORMS AND RESOURCE CONTROL: THE MYTH, THE FACTS, THE REALITIES

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BEING A LECTURE DELIVERED BY DR (HON) USMAN BUGAJE AT THE 2021 OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY MUSLIM GRADUATES’ ASSOCIATION (UNIFEMGA) NATIONAL REUNION HELD AT OAU ILE-IFE, OSUN STATE ON AUGUST 21, 2021.   A SYNOPSIS If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable – Seneca   The problems of this country are many and varied. Admittedly, some are congenital while a good number are self-inflicted. To be sure, a lot of what appear as problems are actually symptoms of a more fundamental defect. It…

Being the Communiqué issued at the end of 2021 National Annual Reunion Conference of Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) held at OAU Ile-Ife, Osun State from 11th to 13th Muharram 1443A.H (Friday Aug. 20 to Sunday Aug. 22, 2021).

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In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful INTRODUCTION The Conference whose theme is “Nigeria at a Crossroads: The Myths, The Facts, The Realities” commenced with a special Jumat service at the OAU Ultra-Modern Central Mosque of Unity, Ile-Ife, Osun State. In line with the core values of the association, The reunion lecture entitled : “Calls for secession , constitutional reform and resource control : the myths , the facts, the realities” was delivered by Dr (Hon.) Usman Bugaje, Convener Arewa Research and Development Project (ARDP) while Alhaji…

MNJTF forces neutralise insurgents, recover arms, ammunitions at Lake Chad axis

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The renewed vigor and resilience in the conduct of the ongoing clearance operations to flush out the remnants of BHT/ISWAP terrorists around the fringes of Lake Chad region is yielding positive results. The troops of MNJTF Sector 3 Monguno conducting routine patrols along Gajiram general areas, suddenly came under attack by BHT/ISWAP terrorists at Gambari axis. The ambush was successfully repelled and the troops charged through. During the encounter, Four (4) insurgents were neutralised while many fled with multiple gun shots wounds. Unfortunately, one solder sustained injury, and he is…

NCC Boss lists benefits of Digital Literacy to Socio-economic Devt.

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The Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has identified major benefits in promoting digital literacy in the country. Delivering the first Annual Lecture of the Bichi Emirate titled, “Digital Literacy as a Veritable Tool for Social and Economic Transformation” in Bichi, Kano State, over the weekend, Danbatta challenged actors in both public and private sectors to key into the programme. He noted that digital literacy provided the confidence required by individual citizens to utilise digital contents and tools, added that…

Meet Nigerian Silent Billionaire, Abdullahi Bashir Haske

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Nigerians are, at the end of the day, a very perplexing group of people. On the one hand, are very wealthy people who are unrestrained in their desire to show the world their endless resources. On the other hand are folks who are just as wealthy but prefer to hide among the common people. Abdullahi Bashir Haske is one of the latter, although his attempts to keep a low profile have not been half as successful as his brilliant business methods and moves. For those who have not had the…

Wife Of Late Premier, Lady Adamma Okpara dies at 97

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Wife of Late Michael I. Okpara, Lady Adamma Okpara, has passed on.She died at the age of 97 years. A family source told Journalist101 that wife of the late premier died in the early hours of Sunday, 22nd August, 2021 Lady Adanma was described by many who knew her as the pillar behind the successes recorded by Dr.M.I.Okpara both in governance and administration. The nonagenarian lived a fulfilled life at and was very strong and walks about on her legs, a good Christian who attends to her religious and social activities with little or…

Meet Nigerian student,Fareedah Oyolola who emerged World’s Brightest

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The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth has honoured Fareedah Oyolola, a secondary school student at Greensprings School, Lagos, as one of the brightest students in the world.   This recognition is a result of her exceptional performance in the advanced School and College Ability Test (SCAT), which every student must undergo in order for the institution to determine their current academic abilities before admitting them into its talent search programme. Sharing her experience about the test, Fareedah said: “The test was a multiple-choice aptitude test in verbal and quantitative reasoning, and I…

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Another fifteen kidnapped students of the Bethel Baptist High School have been released by bandits. Recall that the bandits released 28 of the students on Sunday, July 25, after N50m ransom was paid, and 20 days in captivity. The students were 121 in number, according to the President of the Kaduna Baptist Conference, Rev. Ishaya Jangado, who is also the proprietor of the school. They were kidnapped in the early hours of July 5, 2021 around 2am at the school premises along the Kaduna-Kachia highway, Damishi, in Chikun Local Government Area of the state. The Chairman…

Nasarawa citizens accord Gov Sule heroic welcome back

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The electorates in Nasarawa State turned out enmasse to accord a hero’s welcome to Governor Abdullahi Sule, who just returned to the state after his sojourn to the United States on a private visit. A tumultuous crowd turned out at various designated spots along the Abuja-Lafia expressway, to give Engineer Sule a rousing welcome, signifying that, they are happy with the development strides of his administration. In Karu, Keffi, Kokona, Akwanga, Nasarawa Eggon and finally Lafia, supporters and admirers of the governor, turned up in a carnival of songs, dances…