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Ibadan and a significant, historic assemblage of Techies By Omoniyi Ibietan, PhD

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By 1960, the city of Ibadan had grown from a collection of settlements to become Nigeria’s most multicultural city but not before it became a garrison, being originally birthed by dissident soldiers escaping a rampaging 19th Century Yoruba Wars, and determined to build a fort that is impregnable. Nigerian Tribune, one of Nigeria’s resilient and evergreen newspapers, founded by the late nationalist, Obafemi Awolowo and sited at Ibadan, already documented many things Ibadan pioneered: “it is the site of the first television station in Africa, the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA);…

GOVERNOR ADEMOLA ADELEKE: ONE MONTH AFTER By Mallam Olawale Rasheed

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Assuming office under a very hostile environment can be quite challenging. For Governor Ademola Adeleke, the battle for the Governorship did not end with winning on July 16th; the war extended till the Inauguration day on November 27th. Overcoming the odds to rejig the system and set a new tone for governance were hurdles the Governor crossed with such ease. The state has been returned to the people under a very open government leader. From November 27th till date, many positive things happened and more are still coming. A critical…

Late Rev Father SAM IGBAFE, Tributes, By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.

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The revered catholic priest, late Reverend Father Sam Igbafe MSP who died on Christmas day, 25th December, 2022 was a known priest over a decade ago even as a Muslim follower, though, with a wife with a christian background and a strong catholic follower. The Missionary Society of St Paul MSP catholic priest was the co-overseeing priest at St Anselm Catholic church, Gwagwalada in Abuja, also a strong member of the MSP seminary in his life time, and for his exposures and interaction, Late Rev Father SAM IGBAFE had indulged…

Six reasons why your nipples might hurt By Onyinyechi Iheanacho

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Six reasons why your nipples might hurt   Nipples are very sensitive to both stimulation and irritation. When they hurt, it might get too uncomfortable to even put on a bra. And while the soreness doesn’t necessarily mean something serious, sometimes it could be a medical condition that should not be ignored.   Here are some reasons why your nipples might be hurting:   Allergic reactions Since they are very sensitive, nipples could react from chemicals from soaps, lotions, fabric, or laundry detergents. So if you notice that your nipples…

Nupe 120 Mathematics Questions From ILLEC Nupe School.

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As at 2018, i was alone teaching Nupe Mathematics but today we have produced many Nupe Mathematics Teachers. You can be one if you are patient. below is 120 Nupe Mathematics Questions FOR B-P-D-DE respectively.   By the special Grace of God Almighty, ILLEC Nupe Online Study wrap-up her 2022 Mid-Term-Test today. We wish you best of luck.   #ILLEC_NUPE_ONLINE_BASIC   *GWALAGI NINI – OBJECTIVES*   1. Tsa be nasara e yi…. (a) multiplication (b) equal to (c) point (d) Addition   2. Bicikinkpezhi nya enyaba Nupe yi gukin? (a)…

DRESSING FALSEHOOD IN THE VEIL OF CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM

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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was established in 1973 to promote national unity, integration and development, through the mobilization and deployment of Nigerian graduates, trained within and outside the country. Since inception almost 50 years ago, the Scheme has successfully mobilized over 10,000,000 graduates. The operations of the Scheme during every service year are segmented into: Orientation Course, Primary Assignment, Community Development Service, and Winding-Up/Passing-Out. Through the listed four cardinal programmes, NYSC inculcates into the participating graduates values such as: discipline, patriotism, hard work, loyalty, self reliance, team spirit,…

MEDIA ICON: Another Great milestone for Comrade Garba By Abba Dukawa

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This piece is to celebrate versatile information manager and veteran journalists per excellence Comrade Muhammad Garba is not borne out of sheer vain glorious imaginations but a great opportunity to write about meek media personality. Even though, the awardee needs no introduction to the media circles and country at large. The awardee is veteran journalist Comrade Garba’s journalism career in 1989 with Triumph Publishing Company Limited, Kano as a reporter and served in various as Sub-Editor, Chief Sub-Editor, Group News Editor, and Deputy Editor. The award conferred on him according…

George Moghalu: Reforming NIWA @ 60, By ABUBAKAR YUSUF

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It is on record that the current Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer MD/CEO, National Inland Water Ways Authority NIWA Dr (Chief) George N. Moghalu was known for leaving a lasting legacies and unique records in all his endeavors, be it in politics, administrative sphere , having garnered quantum experiences in all areas which included as a technocrat and bureaucrat. All these he had done convincingly in all areas to improve the alternative way of water transportation both in commercial and other spheres, that has become a national discourse in the…

The Origin Of ‘Ìyàwó’….Otherwise Known As “WIFE” In English

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boost winnings – Gobet247.com 100% welcome bonus – Gobet247.com It is unknown to many speakers of the Yorùbá language that the original Yorùbá word for wife is ‘aya’ and not the commonly used ‘Ìyàwó’. Back in the early years of the Yorùbá people, the word “ Iyawo “did not have a place in the Yorùbá language not until an incident brought about its coinage and usage. Old Nigeria present you the origin of the Yorùbá word Ìyàwó. Origin of the Yorùbá word Ìyàwó: Long ago in Yorùbá land, a beautiful…

“The Letterman”: History, stories and journalism, By Dapo Olorunyomi

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I welcome and speak in profound gratitude to all friends of our author, Musikilu Mojeed, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Premium Times, who have given up on other pressing and competing priorities to join us today at the launch of this seminal work of political and cultural history. Thank you. It is also appropriate to express the gratitude of all friends of our organisation, for the kindness, the support, and patronage of PT Books as we launch our eighth title today. Some of our earlier titles include highly significant works such…