Day: September 2, 2024

JUST IN: Yar’adua’s mother dies in Katsina

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Dada Yar’adua, mother of former President, Umaru Yar’adua is dead.   The aged matriarch died at the Katsina Teaching Hospital on Monday evening, August 2, 2024.   Dada held a unique position in the political arena of Nigeria. She is the wife and mother to political heavyweights who played key roles in Nigeria’s politics from independence to date.   She was the wife of Musa Yar’Adua, Mutawallen Katsina, and Minister of Lagos Affairs in the First Republic. She was also the mother of Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, the second in command…

UBEC; Leveraging on Capacity Building To Harness Effective Schools Program ESP. BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

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The Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC has not only developed the process of deepening capacity building and development for its workforce, but had made it a routine exercise across all departments and units.   Twice in two months , the commission under the leadership of Dr Hamid Bobboyi as the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer ES/CEO has organized two separate orientation, awareness and 4 day capacity building for its staff in Ibadan , the Oyo state Capital , with a view to impacting and imparting the knowledge of Effective…

JUST IN: Nigerian police declare British wanted over plan to overthrow President Tinubu

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has declared Andrew Wynne, also known as Andrew Povich or Drew Povey, a British national, wanted for allegedly plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government.   The Nigerian Police Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi on Monday disclosed this in reaction to the ongoing investigation of the #EndBadgovernance protesters.   According to Adejobi, Wynne rented a space at Labour House, Abuja, for an ‘Iva Valley Bookshop’ and established the ‘STARS of Nations Schools’ as a cover for his activities.   He said: “Following extensive…

Jumu’ah Period: Call VC FUOYE to order – MURIC urges NUC

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the action of the Vice Chancellor of Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof.Sunday Abayomi Fasina, for disallowing Muslim staff of the institution from attending Jumu’ah prayer on Fridays. In a statement issued on Monday, 2nd September, 2024 by the Executive Director of the Islamic human rights organization, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the group described the VC’s action as intolerant, insensitive, arrogant and a blatant abuse of Allah-given fundamental human rights of Muslims in the institution. The full statement read;   “The Vice Chancellor (VC)…

Tinubu appoints new board for Bank Of Industry

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following Nigerians to the board of the Bank of Industry Limited BOI: (1) Dr. Mansur Muhtar, OFR, — Chairman (2) Dr. Olasupo Olusi — Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (3) Mrs. Ifeoma Uz’Okpala — Executive Director, Large Enterprises (4) Mr. Shekarau Omar — Executive Director, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (5) Mr. Usen Effiong — Executive Director, Corporate Services (6) Ms. Mabel Ndagi — Executive Director, Public Sector & Intervention Programmes (7) Mr. Rotimi Akinde — Executive Director, Corporate Finance & Risk…

APC greets VP Kashim Shettima At 58

Lukman Laleye Babalola

All Progressives Congress (APC) has felicitated with the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima on the auspicious occasion of his 58th birthday anniversary. APC in a congratulatory message signed by Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary described VP Shettima as an exceptional leader, a devoted public servant who has served as a Commissioner, Governor and Senator. “As Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, you have continued your illustrious public service with admirable humility and intellectual poise. Your loyalty and support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) is contributing significantly to…

Monday Lines: Marriage, Yes; Education, No By Lasisi Olagunju

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At 89, old age has confined Dr. Omololu Olunloyo to the wheelchair, but he remains as sharp as he was 29 years ago when I first met him. He still does not wear eyeglasses, even to read. A genius who proved his prodigy as a toddler. I thought I should visit him and inform him how lucky he is that he was born in 1935 and not now. I sauntered into his genial presence last Friday; his back facing my arrival. He was born and raised at a time genius…

Police arrest Canadian-Nigerian Woman who threatened to poison Yoruba and Benin people

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The Toronto Police in Canada have arrested a Canadian-Nigerian woman, Amaka Sonnberger who threatened to poison Yoruba and Benin people.   The 46-year-old woman was arrested on Sunday following an investigation into online content she reportedly posted on August 25, threatening violence against specific members of the Nigerian community.   According to the police, Sunnberger who is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, September 2, 2204, before a judge at the Ontario Court of Justice is charged with uttering threats.   The case is being treated as a suspected…

Shettima: The Enigma @58, by Ismail Omipidan

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“He is the One Who has originated the heavens and the earth, and when He wills to (originate) a thing, He only says to it: ‘Be’, and it becomes.” The above quote from Quran Chapter 2, Verse 117, appears apt in analysing the political trajectory of Nigeria’s current Vice President and ex-Borno Governor, Senator Kashim Shettima . I have known him for 23 years now. I met him in 2001 when he was still a banker in the course of my duty tour in Borno State. He joined politics formally…

Akpabio celebrates Vice President Shettima at 58 …… Says he’s a committed democrat, supportive, trusted VP

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON has felicitated with Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 58th birthday described him as a committed democrat, supportive Vice President who has contributed immensely to the stability of the polity.   In a congratulatory message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Senate President Akpabio said Vice President Shettima’s vision for Nigeria and his extensive experience have been vital in guiding the federal government policies and his initiatives.   The message read; “On behalf of the 10th Senate,…