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COMMENTARY ON INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES AGAINST JOURNALISTS (IDEI), 2023 Theme:- Violence Against Journalists, the integrity of elections, and the role of public leadership. By Gbemiga Bamidele

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The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI) is a day observed annually on 2 November. The day was chosen in commemoration of Claude Verlon and Chislaire Dupoint, two French journalists from RFI Radio station, who were kidnapped from the town of Kidal in Mali after they had finished interviewing a local political leader on November 2, 2013. It is in recognition of the far reaching consequences of Impunity, especially of crimes against journalists that the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/68/163 at its 68th session…

Nigerian journalist, others escape death as plane makes U-turn in Paris after technical glitch

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“Ladies and Gentlemen. This is your Captain speaking. We regret to announce that because of a technical problem, we have to return to Paris for safety and security.” That was the announcement made by the Captain of the Abuja-bound Air France flight on Monday, October 23, 2023, that had departed Charles De Gaulle (CDG) Airport in Paris, France after over two hours in the air en route Nnamdi Azikiwe International Aiport Abuja, Nigeria. Air France is a reliable airline which flies to over 200 international destinations in more than 90…

Femi Soneye: As passion meets engagement at NNPCL By Sufuyan Ojeifo

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There has been a burst of excitement in the Nigerian media community since Thursday, last week, when the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announced the appointment of 49-year-old Mr Femi Soneye as the company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer (CCCO). By virtue of that significant appointment, Soneye becomes the company’s spokesperson; and, he is required to robustly drive its public communication plans and strategies to ensure that the company’s external publics, through the media, are kept abreast of and apprised with issues of public interest around the…

Baboons, Monkeys and Maize Farmer

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When the Baboons and Monkeys heard that the Man who used to chase them away from the maize field had died,they hysterically celebrated.   The following year, there was no maize, that is when they painfully realized the dead Man was the Farmer!   Under all conditions, learn to live with all people. You might reject some now but, soon, you will realize thatt they were the only pillars you needed. Not all enemies are enemies. Others are imaginary enemies Soon very soon,those who are rejoicing will hail you.For those…

10 other options to DNA in discovering biological identity of your children

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There are alternative methods to DNA for discovering biological identity:   1. Protein Profiling: Analyzing protein profiles in tissues or bodily fluids can provide information about an individual’s identity. Techniques like mass spectrometry can be used for protein analysis.     2. Iris Recognition: Iris patterns are unique to each person. Iris recognition systems can be used for biometric identification.     3. Fingerprint Analysis: Fingerprints are distinct to each individual and have long been used for identification purposes.   4. Dental Records: Dental records, including dental X-rays and bite…

THE FIRST NUPE MATHEMATICS BOOK WITH NUMERALS, WRITTEN IN NIGERIA

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Author:- Adamu Idris Manarakis Country:- Nigeria Language:- Nupe State:- Niger State LG:- Bida Publication Date:- 2018. Titled:- Enyabagi Nupe (Nupe Maths) Rank:- The 1st Nigeria Indigenous book with numerals studied in West Africa by her native speakers; Nupe Enyabagi Nupe means; “Nupe Mathematics. ” It is the first Nigeria Indigenous Language book written with numerals and studied in West Africa by her native speakers; Nupe. The book was formally written by Prof (hon) Adamu Idris Manarakis, Nupe Indigenous Writer, and the Founder of ILLEC. Also, he established the first Indigenous…

THE FIRST ILLEC NOVEL WRITTEN IN NUPE; “Egun a da Eti Eguntso.”

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Author:- Adamu Idris Manarakis Country:- Nigeria Language:- Nupe State:- Niger State Date:- 2017.   Egun a da Eti Eguntso is pronounced in Nupe while it’s Literary meaning is; “Cheat returns to the plotter” is a Novel of stories written in Nupe Language by Prof (hon) Adamu Idris Manarakis niw, at the age of 29 years. He wrote the book a year after he established a Nupe Language Learning Centre in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. Adamu Idris Manarakis is one of the pioneers of Nupe Language crusaders in 21st Century, he…

Emir Awwal Ibrahim: The Erroneously Rejected Corner Stone By Ibrahim Musa

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It all started on the demise of Alhaji Ibrahim Dodo Musa, the 7th Emir of Zazzau-Suleja from Abu-ja Ruling House. Many dignitaries thronged into Suleja for condolences among whom was Late Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar Rimi one time Civilian Governor of the old Kano State. After condoling the relevant people, he proceeded to the home of Late Shu’aibu Barde who was the then Galadiman Zazzau-Suleja and Chairman of the King Makers. Interestingly, he was a Teacher to Malam Muhammadu Awwal Ibrahim, Dallatun Zazzau-Suleja then. The regards and respect that he never…

TEACH YOURSELF COUNTING IN NUPE (wu mini o enyaba be Nupe), By Adamu Idris Manarakis, niw

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Enyaba Nupe Nupe Arithmetic, Enyabagi Nupe Nupe Mathematics, Enyabaloye Nupe Nupe Further Mathematics   Bicikinkpezhi tsutswa nya Enyaba Nupe – Nupe Forms Of Counting System.   1. Egikagizhi Numbers, 2. Dangugizhi Numerals, 3. Yekosa Junction, 4. Didin Guba Minus two, 5. Be First increase, 6. Tu Second increase.   Nupe І, ц, Ш, Ԑ, Π, Ә, Γ, ᴕ, ρ, ІѲ, Arabic 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ІІ, Іц, ІШ, ІԐ, ІΠ, ІӘ, ІΓ, Іᴕ, Іρ, цѲ. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,…