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Meet Ogbomoso-Born Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Timothy O. Olagbemiro

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Professor Timothy Oyebode Olagbemiro was born in Jos, Plateau State to the family of the richest Ogbomoso Man at that time, Chief David Oyeniran Olagbemiro. He had his elementary, secondary and university education in Baptist schools both in Nigeria and the United States of America, between 1954 and 1976. He obtained his Ph.D degree in Chemistry from Howard University, Washington DC, U.S.A. in 1976.He served as a postdoctoral fellow on US National Science Foundation(NSF) Grant at Howard, upon graduation, before taking up a teaching appointment at his alma matter, Fisk…

Help The Poor And Needy In This Trying Time, Allah Will Protect You And Your Family From Covid-19 By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, Bestower of Mercy All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is His servant and Messenger. Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said: “The believer’s shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity/sadaqah.” [At-Tirmidhi] Dear brothers and sisters, being caring and compassionate for one’s fellow human beings is a central part of Islam, especially in this trying time that Allah…

Gov Sani- Bello felicitates with Bola Tinubu @ 68

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The Niger state Governor , Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has described Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a true democrat and blessing to the nation. In a Press statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS) Mrs. Mary Noel Berje, Governor Sani Bello felicitated with the APC stalwart, described him as a phenomenon in the annals of the nation’s political history. “Turning 68 is a huge milestone especially to someone who never gets tired of doing great things in great ways; someone who has provided the much-needed guide…

JAGABAN: NIGERIA GREATEST GAME CHANGER @68 by Abba Dukawa

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There is no doubt that many aspects of development by individuals have been fired and propelled by vision which is regarded as an indispensable ingredient and catalyst in the dynamics of human existence. This is why Woodrow Wilson once emphasized that “no one that does not see vision will ever realize any high hope or undertake any high enterprise”, a pragmatic statement reinforced by that of Ralph Waldo Emerson who said, “Where there is no vision, a people perish. Thomas Mann once declared that ‘the destiny of man presents its…

Buhari celebrates Tinubu at 68

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President Muhammadu Buhari has joined Nigerians and the All Progressives Congress in celebrating a former Governor of Lagos State and National Leader of the ruling party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his 68th birthday on March 29. The President’s congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Saturday. Buhari saluted Asiwaju’s courage, forthrightness and diligence in providing exemplary and broadminded leadership for the political party, extolling him for particularly taking the path of wisdom in solving problems. According…

Origin of Ogbomoso, Oyo state

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Ogunlola was of Ibariba stock and descent. He came to the area now known as Ogbomoso in pursuit of his hunting profession. He stayed under ajagbon tree (still seen today by the side of the palace) and used the branches for hanging gears. The whole place was at this time (around the middle of the seventeenth century), a dense jungle. Ogunlola was an expert archer and brave hunter. Later he and his wife, Esuu, built their hut by the side of the ajagbon tree. On a certain day, Ogunlola noticed…

How China got to zero new domestic COVID-19 cases By Tom Fowdy

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On Thursday, China’s National Health Commission reported that there were zero new domestic cases of the coronavirus in the country, including Wuhan – the epicenter of the outbreak in China, a monumental shift from months ago when new cases were adding up in thousands. The claim was a bold one to make, and not surprisingly attracted a great deal of skepticism from observers who refused to take it seriously. However, whilst of course this does not mean the potential “end” of the COVID-19 in China or a total “declaration of…

Coronavirus: Understanding The Necessity In Islam By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, Bestower of Mercy All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon the Messenger, his family, his Companions and those who follow him till the Hour is established. Respected brothers and sisters, there has been a global outbreak of Coronavirus, which causes illnesses such as cold, fever and difficulty in breathing. According to the health experts, Coronavirus spreads via droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes and their droplets lands in…

DIASPORA VOTING: ANY HOPE FOR NIGERIANS IN THE DIASPORA? Asks Doosughun Abughidyer

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Since the return of the country to full democracy in 1999 and the coming together of Nigerians in the Diaspora through various organisations notably, Nigerians in Diaspora Organisations (NIDO), agitation has been on the increase for Nigerians living abroad to participate in the electoral process in the country. To many, this may be absurd as those who are still within are been disenfranchised one way or the other let alone adding more burden of those in the diaspora to it. The population of Nigerians in the Diaspora estimated to be…

53 Garlands To Abiodun Akinlade, A Trailblazer, A Rare Gem By Olayode Abdurasaq Oluwole

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Hurray! Hurray!! Hurray!! To the glory of Almighty Allah, our mentor, Father, role model, Big Brother, Political Brand, A 3 times Honorable member of the house of Representatives and Baba Adinni of Yewa land–Alhaji Asiwaju Hon Abiodun Isiaq Akinlade , the golden Son of Ogun State politics – turns 53. Wow! I am so excited to celebrate this enigma and one of the rare faces of democracy in the politics of Nigeria. An indefatigable, religious, resolute revolutionist and, most importantly, the hope of the youths of Ogun State with his…