Month: May 2024

BREAKING : Former Education Minister, Gbagi is dead

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A former Minister of Education in Nigeria, Barr. Olorogun Kenneth Omemavwa Gbagi, is dead.   Gbagi, a politician and an industrialist, passed away at the age of 62.   He died on Saturday May 4th 2024.   A statement signed by his eldest son, Chief Emuoboh Gbagi, on behalf of the Gbagi family, reads: “It is with profound sadness but gratitude to God, that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, husband, and brother, Olorogun (Barr.) Kenneth Omemavwa Gbagi, FNIM, OON; Former Minister of Education, who departed this…

America, Iran and the abuse of democracy, human rights, by Hassan Gimba

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“One of the shrewdest ways for human predators to conquer their stronger victims is to convince them steadily with propaganda that they are still free.” N. A. Scott, American author.   Every human being currently living on earth came to this world and saw the United States of America posing as the cradle of democracy, a bastion of freedom and a citadel of human rights.   For those of us in Africa, especially West Africa, and particularly those along the coastline, that America ruptured family cohesion, ties and lineage by…

Building Strong and Devoted Families: Insights from Rev. Matanmi Cornelius Adebisi’s Sermon

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By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon     On May 5, 2024, the Foursquare Gospel Church in Wuse, Abuja, was blessed with a spiritually enriching Sunday Service led by the esteemed Minister, Rev. Matanmi Cornelius Adebisi, who is also the Zonal Superintendent of the Wuse Zone. The service was a testament to the power of building and nurturing strong, devoted families in today’s society.   The morning began with a soul-stirring 30 minute choir ministration, setting a reverent atmosphere for the congregation. Rev. Matanmi Cornelius Adebisi graced the pulpit at 9:35am and…

The PDP Midlife Crisis: An Abstract! By Olaleye Olawale

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For many and as with institutions, the time to start the journey of self-discovery and perhaps personal growth usually comes after a later-life crisis. It is the stage people reconcile their reality with their fears for a reassessment of what is possible and important in their lives. From state to state, the challenges of leadership that the PDP faces are not something to gloss over when juxtaposed with what is at stake, especially its survival as it appears the most potent opposition party for now. Take a trip to Imo,…

CDS visits CBN, seeks for intervention to enhance military operations

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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa on Friday 3 May 2024 paid a visit to the Central Bank of Nigeria. The visit is part of the CDS engagement with critical stakeholders to curtail contemporary challenges facing the nation. In his remarks during the visit, General Musa applauded the CBN Governor for his sterling leadership qualities and his monetary and fiscal policies which are geared towards addressing economic hardships in the country. According to the CDS, the country’s challenges were enormous but he added that ” I…

IPI Nigeria demands immediate release of FIJ Journalist, Daniel Ojukwu

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The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has again raised the alarm over the safety of journalists in the country.   This followed the report of the abduction of Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ).   According to reports, Ojukwu was abducted by the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Inspector General of Police and is currently being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti in Lagos.   IPI Nigeria in a release jointly signed by Musikilu Mojeed President,…

Family of Late Ichie Chukwu Idam Chukwu unveil funeral program

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The family of the late Ichie Chukwu Idam Chukwu, also known as C.I.C., has announced the burial plans for the legendary sage. According to a statement signed by the head of the family, Mr. Ikechukwu Chukwu Idam, Ichie Chukwu Idam Chukwu passed away on February 21st, 2024, at the age of 85, after a brief illness. He was born on November 29th, 1939, in Amasiri, Ekuma Ubaghala, Afikpo LGA, Ebonyi State.   The family has planned a series of events to honor his memory, including:   – A Service of…

APC Chieftain asks Court to sack Ganduje from Office

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The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has been dragged before a High Court of Justice of the Federal Capital Territory over alleged illegal stay in office as party chairman.   Also joined in the suit alongside Ganduje as respondents are APC, National Executive Committee of APC and the National Working Committee of APC   The plaintiff, Mohammed Saidu Etsu, a former national chairmanship aspirant of the, party is praying the court for an, order restraining Ganduje from parading himself as the chairman of the…

Education: Southwest Nigeria has lost its edge! By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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The purported ranking of states by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), based on their performance in the 2023 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE), is the focus of this piece.   In the said publication, ‘Lagos State, which hosts many private schools and home to virtually all Nigerians, is in the 6th position. The next Southwest state is Ekiti, in the 11th position. Others are Ondo: 13th; Ogun: 19th; Oyo: 26th; and Osun: 29th. Edo State came 3rd. Even Kwara State out-performed most of the Southwest states as it…

Capital City University Kano appoints first female Registrar

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The Governing Council and the Board of Trustees of Capital City University, Kano, one of the leading private universities in Northern Nigeria, have approved the appointment of Hajiya Rakiya Bello Dandago as the Registrar of the university for a tenure of four years, effective from the 2nd of May, 2024.     In a statement by the Acting ProChancellor of the Institution, Prof. Tajudeen Akanji, the university is so delighted to secure the services of a leading woman administrator to boost it’s growth and development.   Hajiya Dandago was until…