Month: August 2024

Fake Graduates: FG directs Universities to submit matriculation lists, threatens sanctions against defaulters

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The Federal Government has threatened to sanction higher institutions that fail to submit lists of students admitted immediately after matriculation.   This was revealed in a memo ‘CLARIFICATION ON DISCLOSURE OF ADMITTED CANDIDATES OUTSIDE CAPS( 2017-DATE)’ by the Jamb Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB).   The initiative, according to JAMB’s Public Communications Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, is one of the recommendations made by a committee set up by the Federal Government to combat fake degree racketeering in the country.   According to the memo, institutions are to “regularly submit their matriculation lists…

BREAKING: Oyo APC Chairman, Omodewu dies in US

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The Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman, Barr. Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu is dead.   The politician died in the early hours of today, Monday, August 19, 2024, in the US after a prolonged illness.   This was confirmed in a post made by media personality, Akin Akinwale via his X handle @mrlurvy.   He said; “We lost the Oyo APC State Chairman, Barr. Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu. He died in the early hours of today. He was aged 61.   “A former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters. He…

APC mourns passing of Oyo state Chairman, Omodewu

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed shock and deep saddness over the death of Barr. Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu, the Party’s Chairman in Oyo State.   Until his passing, Omodewu was an accomplished politician, cerebral lawyer and shrewd administrator who served meritoriously, first, as Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, and later, as Commissioner for Lands and Housing in the administration of Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State.   This was contained in a release by Felix Morka, Esq.,National Publicity Secretary All Progressives Congress (APC).   The statement read;…

Prof Yahaya Kuta celebrates General IBB @ 83

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By Adamu Idris Manarakis,Minna The Pro Chancellor of Abdulkadir Kure University Minna, AKUM, has joined millions of well wishers in Celebrating the living legend and patriot of extraordinary dimension General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida @83. Professor Kuta in a statement stated that; “General IBB made sacrifices at the risk of his life to save this country. It’s quite tough to believe the risks and consequences that you still bear todate.” Prof. Mohammed Yahaya Kuta, a renowned Nigerian scholar, an Aggregarian, & a metaphor of change, showing respect and admiration for General…

AFTER HAJA LOLO, COULD IT BE HAJA GOGO? Happy Birthday Dr. Mrs. Aishatu Gogo Ndayako

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Etsu Umaru Sanda Ndayako may have gone to rest, but left a footprint and a potential symbol which is Dr. (Mrs) Aishatu Gogo Ndayako.   Dr. Aishatu Ndayako is a symbol of Etsu Nupe Umaru Sanda Ndayako, she identified to some of us that only heard small about late Emir of Nupe kingdom. Her exemplary leadership is just a replica of her late father Etsu Nupe.   Detribalising your mind is when you realized that humanity is bigger than ability, then you are absolutely free from the frick of mind.…

Do Not Be Deceived Or Being Intimidated And Leave The Truth Anyhow People Hates You! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In The Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful   All Praises And Thanks be to Allah, and peace and salutations be upon The Messenger of Allah, his noble household, his companions and all those who follow him with excellence till The Day of Judgement.   Dear brothers and sisters! Abu Hurairah reported: The Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) said:   “Islam began as a something strange and it will return to being strange, so blessed are the strangers.” [Muslim]   Now let’s go back to…

FCT Police arrests armed robbery suspect, recovers exhibits

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The operatives of the FCT Police police Command on 17th August, 2024, at about 12:00 p.m., in a swift response to a Toyota Corolla vehicle with REG NO: ABC 258 LD, reportedly snatched at gunpoint on 2nd May, 2024, along Kuje-airport road, and the same vehicle being sighted. With the aid of digital reconstruction intelligence, the operatives of the Command tracked the vehicle to one Ifego Guest Inn at Jabi, in the possession of one MICHEAL UKE. The suspect had replaced the registration number on the vehicle with another, reading…

God is a Very Present Help, Declares Pastor Adebayo Azeez

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By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon   The Sunday service at Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja on August 18, 2024, was filled with anticipation following a 30 minutes electrifying and Spirit-filled choir ministration led by Sister Ene Itodo. As the music faded, Pastor Adebayo Azeez, approached the pulpit to deliver a powerful message titled: “God is a Very Present Help.” In a world fraught with uncertainty and daily challenges, the timeless reassurance from scriptures such as Psalm 46:1-7 reverberates with profound significance: “God is our refuge and strength, a very…

PDP not using Wike elements to depose Fubara-led Rivers Govt – CRP … Tells CUPP to stop being beggarly and stealthily

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Concerned Rivers People (CRP), a coalition of indigenes of Rivers State, has debunked the claims by one Ikenga using various self serving organisations (the Coalition of United Political Parties( CUPP) or G-60 Opposition Parliamentarians)that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national leadership were plotting to kick out Governor Fubara-led government.   Mr. Ikenga was reported to have said, “the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mr. Umar Iliya Damagum, and National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu were plotting to use some elements loyal to the Minister to destroy…

Chief Obasanjo, Lawmakers Visit And The Ominous Signs By Law Mefor

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Nigeria is faced with serious challenges. The country is in dire need of a reset, and Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has been given the task as president if the country is to regain perspective, unite, advance, and join the league of developed nations. In his first year in office, the President has taken several bold actions that have disturbed those who think they own Nigeria. These actions have established a clear trajectory of where the country is headed if all hands are on the plough.   Unfortunately, the forces that have…