Month: September 2024

A Brief history of Manarakis Nupe Language Numeracy system in 21st Century, By Zainab Abdullahi Bida

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Nupe Language Nupe System. Nupe:- І, ц, Ш, Ԑ, Π, Ә, Γ, ᴕ, ρ, ІѲ Arabic:- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Ladies and gentlemen, let me start by saying that *I have written a complete Nupe Mathematics Text Book through the use of Manarakis inventory of Nupe Numeracy of Symbols, Digits, and Figures.* In extension, seven people have written Nupe Mathematics Text books thus; Manarakis in 2018 with 115 pages, Hajiya Balkisu in 2021 with 140 pages, Zainab Abdullahi in 2022 with 150 pages, Tijjani…

When a Girl Scorn at you… By Haruspice

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I had a crush on this girl, about 30 years ago. Her mother sells puff puff that tasted deliciously; it takes about an hour to trek to her mother’s shop and you needed like N20 to hike a bike. I had just N10 that mama spared for me to pay for my Arabic class, to have a taste of puff puff and a glance of my crush, I trekked to her abode. All sweaty and gummy body, I would reach her place, order puff puff and sit by the fireside…

Education Minister denies stopping Under-18 Students from Writing WASSCE, NECO

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The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified that it has not prohibited students under 18 from taking the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) exams. The Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu, made the clarification in Abuja on Friday while fielding questions from journalists at an event to mark the 2024 International Literacy Day, ILD. Recall that Education Minister Tahir Mamman had on August 25th said the Federal Government instructed the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, and the National Examinations Council,…

Tinubu vows to replicate China’s infrastructure in Nigeria

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his commitment to replicate China’s infrastructure in Nigeria, saying he has a very good team.   He made this known during a meeting with the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation in China (NIDO China) and the Nigerian community in Beijing.   Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s spokesman, said in a statement, that his discussion with President Xi Jinping and participation at the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit highlighted the importance of investing in infrastructure, trade, finance, energy, green economy, and mining.   He emphasized…

APC unveils party’s policy Think Tank, ‘The Progressive Institute’

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The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), today formally unveiled its official Resource Centre and Think Tank, The Progressive Institute (TPI).   Speaking at the ceremony in Abuja, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the idea of an intellectual resource center of the party not only timely, but strategic following the need to change the paradigm of engagement between the APC and the Nigerian electorate.   Tinubu noted that the Institute is a show of commitment by the party to enhance the power of Nigerians to freely make electoral choices.   “It…

FG begins sale of rice at ₦40,000 per bag,lists condition for purchase

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The Federal Government has said only public servants with duly registered National Identification Numbers (NIN) will be allowed to purchase as it flagged off the sale of 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice.   The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari while flagging off the exercise, said the move is to curb racketeering, and is part of efforts to crash the prices of food in Nigerian markets.   Kyari who represented President Bola Tinubu at the occasion,said the intervention will be sold strictly “one man to one bag…

Dabiri-Erewa hails Yemi Edun’s Philanthropic gesture …… As 200 mobility-challenged persons receive Wheelchairs in Lagos

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has commended a Nigerian Diaspora based in the UK, Mr. Yemi Edun for giving out 200 wheelchairs to some mobility-challenged persons in Lagos.   Dabiri-Erewa, as the Special Guest of Honour gave the commendation at an event organised by the Action for Change and Empowerment (A.C.E.), a non-governmental organisation, based in the UK, US and Canada.   The NiDCOM Chairman acknowledged that Edun’s magnanimity and passion for nation building shows the true depiction of a patriotic Nigerian.   The NiDCOM Boss,…

EFCC hands over 53 stolen vehicles, $180,300 to Canadian Police

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC on Friday, handed over 53 recovered vehicles and 180, 300 dollars to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) on behalf of the victims of financial crimes in Canada. Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the anti-graft agency handed over the recovered assets to the representatives of RCMP in Abuja.   The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that RCMP was represented by Nasser Sadiou, its Regional Officer, and Mr Robert Aboumitiri, First Secretary, Deputy High Commission of Canada, Nigeria.   Olukoyede said the vehicles were stolen…

MURIC asks FG to give Dangote Refinery free hand to operate …… pays fact-finding visit to Dangote Refinery

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The human rights organization has urged the Federal Government (FG) to give the Dangote Refinery a free hand to operate and protect it from strangulation. The right group made this appeal sequel to a fact-finding visit to Dangote Refinery by a 17-man team of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) on Thursday, 5th September, 2024, MURIC in a statement issued on Friday, 6th September, 2024 by the Executive Director of the group, Professor Ishaq Akintola, said it concerned for the plight of poor Nigerians, went on a fact-finding mission to Dangote…

CAC to shutdown unregistered POS Businesses as September 5 Deadline expires

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The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has disclosed that it is set to take action against Point of Sales (PoS) businesses that have failed to register their businesses following the passing of the September 5 deadline earlier announced. The CAC alleged that POS businesses that failed to register may be involved in illegal activities.   The Commission added that it is working with law enforcement agencies and other relevant stakeholders to deploy sanctions such as possible shutdown and other severe legal consequences against POS operators who have not complied with the…