The Importance Of History, The Bloody Coup Of January 15th 1966 And A Tribute To Our Heros Past , By Femi Fani-Kayode

This policy has done us much harm and represents perhaps the greatest, most savage, most brutal and most destructive blow to the pysche, confidence, knowledge, intellectual acumen and mental health of our people.   The consequence of this egregious and unbelievable error and grave oversight is the fact that we are now having to contend with a vast population of over 220 million people who are essentially ignorant of their own past, that have no knowledge of their noble historical heritage and that predicate and rationalise their nation’s existence on…

Lawan @65: Tribute to the Legislative Jinx Breaker,By OLA AWONIYI

Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, the Distinguished Senator from Yobe North in Yobe State who is currently serving his seventh consecutive term in the National Assembly, turns 65 on Friday January 12. Lawan was the President of the Ninth Senate, which four-year tenure ended in June 2023. However, his legacies on that eminent seat continue to speak for him. Lawan as Senate President and Chairman of the Ninth National Assembly presided over an era in which many legislative jinxes were broken. At the time of his emergence as Senate President in 2019,…

Adieu, the Lion: Tribute to Ghali Na’Abba By Hon. Rimamnde Shawulu Kwewum

The news of the demise of the Hon Ghali Umar Na’Abba early on Wednesday was devastating. He, his family members and close friends had hoped and prayed hard for healing. No matter how death comes, I have always thought, however expected, no matter the circumstances, it leaves behind pains.   He was born on September 27, 1958, in Tudun Wada quarters, Municipal Local Government Area, Kano State. He was born into a family steeped in politics, power and business. Na’Abba started his education at the Jakara Primary School, Kano after…

[Friday Sermon] A Tribute To Ohinoyi Of Ebiraland, Alhaji Dr. Abdur-Rahman Ado Ibrahim (CON) By Imam Murtadha Gusau

In the Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Most Kind   All praise is due to Allah, and may His peace and blessings be upon Allah’s Messenger, his Companions and whosoever follows his guidance.   Inna lillahi wa inna Ilaihi raaji’uun! Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raaji’uun!! Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raaji’uun!!!   Truly, to Allah we belong and truly to him we shall return.   اللهم أجرنا في مصيبتنا، وأخلف لنا خيرًا منها.   May Allah Almighty have mercy on our father, the late Ohinoyi of Ebiraland,…

Tribute: Mohammed Isa: How not to log out By Ola Awoniyi

You may not realise how difficult it can be to write a tribute about a departed colleague, until you sadly have to do it. Emotions do choke the written words, as they do the spoken ones. The situation becomes even worse when the departed was very much more than a colleague. Mohammed Abdulkadir Isa was a friend I was blessed to meet at my workplace.   On 16th July, 2021, I received an unusual WhatsApp post. It was an old press statement signed exactly two years earlier announcing my appointment.…

Gov Sani Bello pays tribute to Tinubu @70

Niger State Governor and Chairman North Central Governors Forum (NCGF) Abubakar Sani Bello has paid glowing tributes to National Leader of All Progressives Congress APC and former Governor of Lagos State, Senator Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as he celebrate his 70th birthday. Governor Sani Bello, in a congratulatory massage to the septuagenarian described him as a visionary and transformative leader The Governor said the celebrant who is also the Jagaban of Borgu Kingdom, has remained a Colossus and a phenomenon in the annals of the ruling party and the nation’s political…

Tribute to my Gimbiya @50 By Ustaz Yunus Salahudeen

Alamdulillahi ! Alamdulillahi!! Alamdulillah Robil Alamini!!! My thanksgiving to the creator for non of His blessings shall we deny . My Gimbiya @ 50 , Hameedah, Felicia, Khiola ,Rebecca Alias Kudende of Zokoriko Bint Michael Dunka Zaujat Ustaz Yunus Salahudeen, you are a wonderful Woman . My Wife , I Wish you get everything your heart desires on occasion of your Golden Age because that exactly what you deserve. My better half, day after day you have shown me what a blessing you are and how thankful I am for…

Tribute to Alhaji Sulaiman Imam AbdulRahim

Indeed, Alhaji Suleiman Imam AbdulRahim a friend of Allah (Waliyullah) a successful Accountant cum Administrator per Excellent, a Director with FCDA, Abuja departed this world long time ago but his departure has left many in a state of shock till date, recounting unforgettable memories we shared with him. Our father lived a meritorious life, he stood for peaceful coexistence among the family members and humanity at large, he spotted the brilliant among the Youths of his generation and train them in various disciplines/ skills as strategy for succession plan that…

ALKALI HABIB: Tribute To A Quintessential Islamic Jurist Per Excellence By Mohammed Habib

Baa, you left this ephemeral world exactly six (6) years today like six minutes and since then we have been missing your humorous gists, jovial stories about your journeys to Ngaundare, Doala, Garoua, Maroua, Tibati (all in Cameroun Republic) as well as Mambila, Gembu, Mubi, Ngurore. Your stories about how your life was shaped by your uncle Late Alhaji Mamman Dafami In Dikwa, Gulumba, Bama and also how you garnered trading experience from your brother in-law late Alhaji Mallam Umara Kokari at Maiduguri Central Market in the 1960s You lived…

Tribute to Sadiat Abeke Erogbogbo, “ The Kind Teacher” By Hon Abike Dabiri Erewa

Nothing prepares you for the loss of your mother. Even though she passed on after 90 years of a life well-lived and fulfilled, on Feb 1, last year ,her death was a heavy blow to us all. We give Allah the glory for her life , a life of impacts, and accomplishments. She was kind, caring and considerate; fondly referred to as ‘Kind Teacher’ because of her maternal, nurturing spirit. She was beautiful inside and out.   A diplomat at heart, she always made efforts to bring peace and calm…