Category: Opinion

HBD Buni: The Leader Who Forfeited His Inheritance for Peace (2), by Hassan Gimba

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“Money doesn’t change men; it merely unmasks them. If a man is naturally selfish, arrogant, or greedy, the money brings that out; that’s all.” – Henry Ford.   Last week, while extending our birthday wishes to the Governor of Yobe State, we underscored his honourable character and concluded by asserting that this was but one facet of what makes him a truly admirable leader, promising to substantiate this claim with further examples.   Let us, however, not dwell on his commendable efforts in reforming and repositioning Yobe’s education sector since…

Wole Olanipekun and the cartography of compassion By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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_“Salus populi suprema lex esto” – Cicero._ The commissioning of The Wole Olanipekun Senate Building at the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), Ikere, Ekiti State, last Thursday, has again testified to the power of visionary leadership and the boundless potential of human generosity. In a world where the pursuit of knowledge is often overshadowed by the pursuit of power and wealth, Wole Olanipekun’s commitment to the ‘civilizing mission’ of education is a breath of fresh air. This iconic Senate Building stands as a beacon of hope…

From Imamship to Royalty,by Ustaz Yunus Salahudeen Anda

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Alhaji Abubakar(Onizeiza of Ebiraland)Ibn Imam AbdulRahim Ibn Imam Yahaya Tajudeen and Alhaji Muhammad(Odeyani Anabira of Orozo-Abuja) Ibn Salahudeen Ibn Yakubu Anda are two illustrious sons of Sheikh Tajudeen Descendant. “Masha’Allah, the two sons of our beloved Imam have grown into exemplary individuals, embodying the values of leadership, compassion, and wisdom. Their attainment of royalty in our community is a testament to their exceptional character, dedication, and commitment to serving others. May Allah (SWT) continue to guide and bless them as they navigate their roles, using their positions to uplift and…

SGBV: Why Imaan is Advocating Life Sentence for Offenders, By Abubakar Yusuf

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For this year’s 16 Days Global Activism Against Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) to protect womanhood, stakeholders have gathered to mark the event at the national, and sub national levels all geared towards given adequate protection and attention against domestic violence of all forms , shapes and dimensions.   The 2024 program tagged “No Excuse ” was an opportunity to review and reform policies directed and domesticated against violence prone women in the society.   It was also an event by the stakeholders to welcome the new Minister of…

Monday Lines: Issues in Adenuga’s ‘death’ rumour By Lasisi Olagunju

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There is the legend of a newspaper journalist who had an issue with his uncle, an oba in present-day Osun State, and threatened the king with death. The man needed a favour; the oba closed his eyes to the man’s demand. “Kabiyesi, you will die,” he reportedly informed the oba. “Iku boo?” Everyone who heard him gasped and upbraided this man for the sacrilege of speaking ill to a king in the palace. They thought his beer and booze had again taken hold of him. In response to demands of…

Authors unveil book in honour of Tinubu in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

It was a rare privilege,as a book about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was launched at the Presidential Villa Banquet Hall on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.   The Book titled “The Architect of Renewal: The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Story” which chronicled the essence and political trajectory of President Tinubu was an idea that came into reality by five authors: Hon. Femi ODERE, Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President on Stakeholders’ Engagement and Mobilization; Hon. Temitope Ajayi, SSA to the President on Media and Publicity; Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, DG National Orientation…

UBEC; Consolidating Collaborations with KOICA To Promote Basic Education, By Abubakar Yusuf

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Aside it’s supports in the area of infrastructure, administration and provision of books, the new trend of promotion of smart Education has received a boost from the international body , Korea International Cooperation Agency , KOICA.   In line with the well articulated Memorandum of Understanding MOU existing between the Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC under the leadership of Dr Hamid Bobboyi and the international body , spanned over the years , it has continued to intervene in all areas that could impact positively on Basic Education in Nigeria.  …

HBD Buni, the Leader Who Forfeited His Inheritance for Peace, by Hassan Gimba (1)

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Last week, while the battle against a new security threat, the Lakurawa, and a £25,000 marriage were shaping national discourse amidst excruciating economic difficulties, an extraordinary gentleman with qualities Nigeria could greatly benefit from celebrated his birthday. Honourable Mai Mala Buni, the Governor of Yobe State, turned 57 last Tuesday. Relatively young, God has entrusted him with leadership. If it were a fairy tale, his story might have begun with: “Once upon a time, in the not-so-sleepy village of Buni Gari, a child of destiny was born to the industrious…

Obasanjo and Tinubu’s Tańtólóhun dogs By Festus Adedayo

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In 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘐𝘴 𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘞𝘪𝘴𝘦 – 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘐𝘴 𝘞𝘪𝘴𝘦, 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘏𝘦 𝘏𝘢𝘴 𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘖𝘸𝘯 𝘓𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘤: Essays by Ulli Beier, edited by Wole Ogundele, (2001) Horst Ulrich Beier, famously known as Ulli Beier, had an engaging narrative about the power and powerlessness of dogs. He entitled the narrative, Dog Magic of Yoruba Hunters. In it, Beier related how his dog, which he provocatively named Tańtólóhun, (who can compare with God?)’s weird tantrums, which occurred in Osogbo in the early 1960s, could mirror the insufferable power and…

The Fuji music house of commotion By Festus Adedayo

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Like every lover of Yoruba traditional music, language and culture, I have of recent been inundated with requests to lend a voice to the newest raging fire in the Fuji music genre. Since the passage of Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Balogun, popularly known as Ayinde Barrister or Agbajelola Barusati, there have been longstanding tiffs on whom of the trio of Ayinde Omogbolahan Anifowose, KWAM 1; self-named King Saheed Osupa (K.S.O.) and Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, was the “King.”   These musicians’ recent quest for supremacy is not new. From time immemorial, supremacy…