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History of Modern Nupe Films and Music(2004 to 2007) The Sagir, Sadisu, Ibrahim Ebbo Connections. Part One By Jibrin Bala Jibrin Yikangi B.A.ED English, MISD,PhD(In-view)

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This piece has long being coming; others who know this story are unfortunately late, Alhaji Sagir Mohammed, Leo-Shukra, Sadisu Mohammed, a.k.a Yekondunu(Sadisu and Yekondunu are one and same person,it is used interchangeably here) Hussaini Yusuf Kodo, Yahaya Alfa, Mohammed Bala Loguma, Others who are still alive, Yahaya Shehu-Yahaya Nugwa, Prince Ahmed Tsado, MB Yahaya Babs Muktar Mb , Abdullahi Bida, John Gana Muwo, Abdul Gambo Yunusa,Tina Damisa, Fatima Abdullahi Mohammed (Yekondunu’s younger Sister) are all unfortunately not readily available to render this service but myself, who is a person of…

Maryam Shetty’s Ministerial Nomination and the Reward for Patriotism

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In a country yearning for true patriots and visionary leaders, Maryam Shetty stands out as a beacon of hope. The journey into Nigeria’s political landscape of this grassroots mobilizer, quintessential leader, and indigene of Kano state, began around 2015 with a fervent message of hope and absolute patriotism. Leading the charge was her brainchild, the “Webelieve Movement,” which ignited nationalism among citizens and ignited the spirit of selling the Nigerian brand. Through her efforts, youths across Nigeria were mobilized and instilled the feeling of patriotism and embraced the Nigerian dream,…

Ministerial Nominee: Mohammed Idris Malagi, profile in entrepreneurship, service to humanity

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One of the Ministerial nominees unveiled on Thursday July 27 at the Nigeria’s Senate is Muhammad Idris, a renowned entrepreneur.   He is easily known as the Publisher of Blueprint newspapers, based in Abuja, Nigeria. Most people refer to him simply as Chairman.   Idris who holds the traditional title of Kakaaki Nupe is a nominee from Niger State, North Central Nigeria.   Those who know him closely attest to his thoroughness, humility and kindness.   Significantly Idris can equally be described as a self-made, who by the grace of…

Malagi and the Allegory of Folk Music: By Jibrin Bala Jibrin Yikangi; B.A.ED English, MISD,PhD(In-view)

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All human civilizations has one form of folk Music or a practice akin to It. For anyone who must have clock forty years and above, especially those who had lived in the country side or a regular visitor there must be familiar with the concept and importance of folk music, alas this cultural practice is dieing at a fast pace. For those who don’t know, Folk music are those popular music orally sung and shared within and without the community, they are commonly sung with same or close identity across…

Breakfast with Yebo Gogo, Kole Omotoso By Festus Adedayo

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In 2018 when news sieved in that that constellation of emeriti, Prof Bankole Ajibabi Omotoso, had crept into Akure, Ondo State, our association, Ooye Development Initiative, (ODI) bated him like mousetrap does mice. Was Akure big enough to contain that hippopotamus-statured literary giant? I wondered. I, perhaps, was the most excited of the lot. I had read Omotoso’s works with doting wonder and imagined if he wasn’t a gnome or some genie. So, this day in September, as we drove towards the then pot-holes ridden Oda road to honour an…

Happy Birthday Chief Oku Ukpong

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An accomplished Environmentalist, a believer in the noiseless delivery of selfless service to both his immediate community, Oro-Ukpabang and humanity as a whole.   Born into the iconic family of Late Engr. Robin Oku Ukpong and Late Madam Akon Oku Ukpong of Udung Uwe Village in Urue Offong Oruko, Akwa Ibom State. His father was the first engineer ever to come from Oro Nation and was one of the local civil engineers who constructed the Niger Bridge in Onitsha, the third largest ethnic tribe in Akwa Ibom State. For his…

Mandela: ‘A Statesman on the World Stage’ By Omoniyi Ibietan, PhD

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Today is the birth anniversary of the late President of the Republic of South Africa, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. He is otherwise called Madiba. His life and times have been intentional banners that Africa has raised consciously to the world and rightly so, because he is an iconic, institutional brand when it comes to statesmanship, fight for justice, love of man, as well as ecumenism in its broadest definition and by every stretch of contention. Indeed, the world has concurred to Mandela’s greatness, particularly since 2009 when the United Nations declared…

Setting the record straight:Hajj not a capital flight – By Fatima Sanda Usara

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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) observed with dismay how some media outlets, for whatever reasons, have carried on with campaigns of calumny against the Commission despite several press briefings and press releases clearly explaining reasons and solutions to hitches encountered in the 2023 Hajj operations.   In its bid to carry the press along, who in turn it is believed would clarify issues for their readers, NAHCON had kept the press updated about all knotty issues even before they become obvious, and sometimes only after the hurdles were…

Why your next of kin won’t have access to your money when you die – Nigerian man explains

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Many Nigerians believe that their next of kin automatically inherit monies in their accounts when they die, but this has been said to be untrue.   The issue which has generated lots of reactions came to the attention of many Nigerians after a Twitter, user, @moderate_ustaz, described Nigerian banks as dubious and advised people to be wise, saying next of kin is useless in banks.   He said banks go through a legal probate process to determine who gets the monies in their deceased customers’ accounts.   The man explained…

Accidental second wives By Funke Egbemode ([email protected])

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Are there really women whose main and original ambition was to become second wives? I mean, are there women who never once had a goal of meeting a fine young man whose first wife they want to be? Do some women consciously set out to be second or third wives? Take a look at your young daughter, your sister, look back at your teenage years, your female teenage friends, your classmates in the university, did you actually hear any of them talking about playing second fiddles in marriage? Yet, I’m…