Month: April 2022

Cable Equiano: Pantami, Danbatta pledge enabling policy environment for wider connectivity

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The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), and the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, have promised to continue to drive policy initiatives that promote investment in infrastructure in the Nigerian telecom industry in order to deepen connectivity to enhance the nation’s growth and development.   The duo stated this on the sideline of the reception marking the landing of the Equiano undersea Cable System in Nigeria at the Open Access Data Centre at Lekki in Lagos. Pantami…

CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY OF THE ALAAFIN OF THE OYO EMPIRE (c.1210 to date) by Ayomide Akinbode and Ayo Ojeniyi

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The Alaafin was an absolute king; his word was law. He had the power of life and death. He’s iku baba yeye, alase ekeji orisa (the almighty, the ruler and companion of the gods). In the actual working of the government, however, the Alaafin was an absolute monarch. He governed in conjunction with a council of state known as Oyo Mesi . Below are the kings who had ruled one of the greatest empires in history. c.1210– ORANYAN (Oranmiyan) Oyo-Ile was founded. Oranmiyan was the first king and the founder…

Only Private Varsities can rescue Nigeria educational system from total collapse – Summit VC

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Prof. Abiodun Musa Aibinu, Vice-Chancellor, Summit University, Offa, Kwara state, said if the private universities can rise up to task, some of the major challenges facing the Nigeria universities would be a thing of the past.   Aibinu made this assertion while delivering a lecture on an online Professional platform: “No Dull Moment Islam” on the topic : “Private Universities in Nigeria and the Nigerian Educational system: prospects and problems.”   The new Vice-Chancellor listed many challenges facing Nigeria universities which include population and growing demand, inadequate infrastructure, obsolete teaching…

Gov Sani Bello calls for more investment on skills development …. commissions Women Development Skills Acquisition Centre

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Niger state Governor ,Abubakar Sani Bello has stressed the need for government at all levels to invest more on developing skills in the society considering the increasing population of the country.   Governor Sani Bello stated this at the commissioning and handing over of a Multi purpose Women Development Skills Acquisition Centre constructed by the Total Energies in collaboration with Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation NNPC as part of their Corporate Social Responsibilities. The Governor who noted the long standing and mutually beneficial relationship existing between the state government and the…

CPS To Niger Governor mourns AIT Niger Correspondent,Muhammad Danladi Ibrahim ….. describes Him as A Committed Journalist

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The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State, Mary Noel-Berje has expressed shock over the sudden demise of the African Independent Television correspondent in Niger State, Muhammad Danladi Ibrahim.   Noel-Berje in a condolence message, said that the sudden death of Danladi Ibrahim is a reminder that “our departure from this world can occur at any moment”.   The CPS who described the deceased as a hard-working and dedicated journalist, said his ideas and contributions toward ensuring accurate and balanced reportage will be missed.  …

BREAKING: Alaafin Oyo,Oba Lamidi Adeyemi dies @83

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Alaafin of Oyo,Oba Lamidi Adeyemi is dead. Alaafin Lamidi Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi died in the late hours of Friday at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti.   Alaafin of Oyo is the third from the Alowolodu Ruling House.   The remains of the top Yoruba traditional ruler was brought to Oyo in the early hours of Saturday and traditional rites began.   He was 83 years old and the longest reigning Alaafin ever, having ruled for 52 years

Police Declare 12 persons wanted over Isu-Aniocha Killings

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The Nigeria Police Force has declared wanted the following twelve (12) persons in connection with a case of conspiracy, murder, armed robbery, act of terrorism, kidnapping, cultism and unlawful possession of firearms, housebreaking, burglary, malicious damage, and conduct likely to cause breach of public peace in Isu-Aniocha, Awka North LGA of Anambra State, Nigeria;   i. Edward Okoye (aka Stone) vii. Donatus Okeke ii. Onyemazi Ngini viii. Onyebuchi Nwekeizu Okoye iii. Nonso Eboh ix. Chukwuka Onyibor iv. Chukwujekwu Anaekeokwu x. Chuka Ilodigwe v. Chinedu Nwoye Okoye xi. Nonso Awusionwu Obinna…

Court sacks ex- Speaker ,Yakubu Dogara

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A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, ordered former Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, to vacate his seat as member representing Dass, Tafawa Balewa and Bogoro Federal Constituency in Bauchi State.   Delivering judgment, Justice Donatus Okorowo, declared that having defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dogara was no longer qualified to occupy the seat by virtue of Section 68(1)(g) of the Constitution.   Justice Okorowo aligned with the argument of the PDP that by defecting from the party that sponsored…

Niger NUJ mourns death of AIT Correspondent,Danladi Ibrahim

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The Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Niger State Council, Comrade Abu Nmodu has expressed grief over the sudden demise of the State Correspondent of Africa Independent Television (AIT), Mohammed Danladi Ibrahim who passed away in a ghastly motor accident yesterday in Minna.   In a statement signed by the Assistant Secretary of the Council, Comrade Abu Nmodu described the deceased as an exemplary, unpretentious and outspoken Journalist who discharged his duties with diligence, devotion and integrity.   He stated that NUJ Niger State Council has lost an industrious…

2023: Northern Elders endorse Saraki, Bala Mohammed for Presidency

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The Northern Elders Forum has endorsed the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, and Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, as the northern consensus presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party.   This was made known in Minna on Friday by Ango Abdullahi who spoke on behalf of the Elders.   Abdullahi stated that the two aspirants chosen by the elders should work together and decide on which of them would be the consensus candidate.   “For the purpose of this exercise, it is hereby resolved that Governor Bala Mohammed from the…