Month: April 2024

IBB, Atiku, Ogbeha, Wabara, Moro, Okowa, Tambuwal, others celebrate David Mark @ 76

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Some eminent Nigerians have sent messages of felicitation to the former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark on his 76th birthday.   In separate messages to Mark, the leaders praised him for his good conduct and steadfastness over the years. His former boss, military President, Ibrahim Babangida described Mark as a very diligent and hardworking officer who earned the reputation as a distinguished officer and gentleman.   According to Babangida, “Mark epitomises an inimitable example of a thorough-bred army general who has made a name for himself in both…

How To Celebrate 1445 AH/2024 Eid-ul-Fitr By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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Monday, Ramadan 29, 1445 AH (08/04/2024) In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation, may Allah extol the mention of our noble Prophet Muhammad in the highest company of Angels, bless him and give him peace and security―and his family, his Companions and all those who follow him correctly and sincerely until the establishment of the Hour. Dear brothers and sisters! Know that, Eid is a time of joy, happiness, gratitude, and togetherness for Muslims around…

Deputy Senate President Barau mourns Kano lawmaker, Halilu Kundila

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The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has mourned the passage of a member of the Kano State House of Assembly, Hon. Halilu Ibrahim Kundila, who died last night. Kundila, who represented Bagwai/Shanono Constituency, died in Kano State and was laid to rest on Sunday, according to Islamic rites. Senator Barau in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, said the deceased was a committed lawmaker who worked for his people and humanity. While sending a condolence message to the family and…

THE HISTORY OF ETSU NUPE FROM 15TH CENTURY TO DATE THAT PRODUCED BIDA AS THE LAST NUPE CAPITAL. By Adamu Idris Manarakis niw,

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The word Etsu Nupe became ambiguity by the youths in KinNupe as far who is to be called Etsu Nupe and why must it be a Fulani Dynasty instead of Etsu Patigi which by implication Tsuede himself is not Nupe rather “IGALA” but compelled himself on Nupencizhi due to his dual natural and artificial powers inherited from both the sides of his father and mother.   Therefore, it’s a known fact by historians or the people of history that whosoever defeats you in a war acquires anything belonging to you…

TSUEDE THE REFORMER but not the FOUNDER OF KINNUPE. WHILE NDAGBA FOUNDED IT. By Adamu Idris Manarakis niw,

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Tsuede happened to be the one who reform/ resuscitate the Nupe kingdom after he assassinated/killed his maternal Uncle.   Tsuede’s father who is (being) called Ayegba was the one who left Idah community to tour the world and settled in Nupe kingdom whereas/ while Nupe people were already established settlers in Nku community.   When he arrived in Nku community, the Nku community leader known as Tsunku received him warmly for being a prince.   Upon his accommodation, the King betrothed his daughter, Maman to Tsuede’s father because, she was…

NKU, THE FIRST NUPE SETTLEMENT (NKU the Aboriginal Nupe),by Adamu Idris Manarakis niw

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  By:- Adamu Idris Manarakis niw, Nupe Language Professor Honourary, Tashiru Nupe & Founder / Director ILLEC, 29th March, 2024   Ndagba, the son of Ndafyanya (Agba bin Annafi) came from Nubia and settled at Nku village. As at the time, none of Nupe has ever settled in Nupe kingdom. The Ndagba came to Nupe kingdom with his wife, Shila. She has a son called Gana. Mamman Gana gave birth to Maman. Maman later married Jegu, the son of King Tafyan. Maman’s husband later died and as at the then…

EID-EL-FITR CELEBRATION: FG declares Tuesday,Wednesday public holidays

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Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10, 2024, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Aishetu Ndayako. The minister congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. Tunji-Ojo called on Muslims to imbibe and practise the virtues that entail kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good neighbourliness, and compassion, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon…

Mrs Olusola Idowu reflects on Joseph’s unwavering faith and integrity

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By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon     The service at Foursquare Gospel Church in Wuse, Abuja, was a spiritually enriching and uplifting experience, commencing with a heartfelt and Holy Spirit-infused choir ministration. Under the talented leadership of Sister Ruth Adison, the choir delivered a 30-minute performance that prepared the congregation’s hearts and minds for the word of God. The atmosphere was filled with praise and worship, setting the stage for the minister’s message. Following this powerful introduction, Rev. (Mrs.) Olusola Olayinka Idowu, OON, took to the pulpit to deliver a sermon…

Matters arising from new electricity tarrif in Nigeria By Tolu Ogunlesi

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Quite sad (but not surprising) that it’s the ‘freezer’ comment that’s totally dominated the headlines from yesterday’s Electricity press briefing. There was a lot more that was said, that’s useful to know, as background and basis for conversation and debate.   If you want to know what else HM Bayo Adelabu said, I took some notes – the comments below are attributable to him (and to the NERC Vice Chair, who also spoke).   [The important background to all this is that for now it’s ONLY Band A consumers who…

Bobrisky, Jesus and the tax collector By Festus Adedayo

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In the 19th century and even before, Bobriskys were lynched like common criminals. Their sin was their considered unusual sexuality. Until then, homosexual activities were classified as “unnatural crime against nature” while sodomy got punished with, sometimes death. In comparison, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, famously known as Bobrisky, has suffered one of the mildest fates. Between 1877 and 1950, over 4000 of such lynching occurred. As recent as April 2017, Kenne McFadden, a black transgender woman who didn’t have experience of swimming, got drowned when she was pushed into the San…