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A policy direction is on the table of the Nigerian governments, particularly the federal level and the power elite on how to move from the current stalemate, most manifest in a week of mass protests across the country. The policy direction…
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By Folasade Akpan The Supreme Court ruling of July 11, which held that henceforth, all Local Government Area (LGA) allocations should be paid directly into their accounts, came as a relief to proponents of LG autonomy. The court also…
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By Quadri Adejumo Favour Ofili is a Nigerian sprinter known for her exceptional performances in the track and field sports. Ofili has represented Nigeria in various international events, including the World Athletics Championships and…
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By Maryam Jibril Yusuf Dan Fodio (Usman) was a Fulani cleric and revolutionary leader who founded the Sokoto Caliphate. He was the most accomplished reformer of 19th-century Western Sudan. His fame was rooted in his call for a jihad…
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By Quadri Adejumo In Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state, Rufai, a 32-year-old vulcaniser, was seen profusely sweating as he stared at a big television screen. He just lost N4,600 to the virtual betting game. The interesting part was, that…
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By Maryam Jibril Yusuf Queen Amina was a warrior and a ruler of Zaria, a Hausa city in the present day Kaduna State in Northern Nigeria. She ruled for 34 years from 1576 until she died in 1610. Around 1533, Queen Amina was born to a…
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Despite the rising cases of cholera across Nigeria, some public schools in Kano are yet to implement any preventive measures against the life-threatening disease. Speaking during a recent press briefing, Nigeria's Minister of…
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By Yushau A. Shuaib Weblink: https://yashuaib.com/2024/07/ilorin-princess-kano-queen/ Surprisingly, the then Emirs of Ilorin and that of Kano did not unite the young lovebirds in marriage. In conformity with the cultural tradition,…
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https://yashuaib.com/2024/07/ilorin-princess-kano-queen By Yushau A. Shuaib Though people in Ilorin primarily speak Yoruba, their traditional and religious leadership comprises Fulani, Gambari, Kanuri, Nupe, and other ethnic…
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By Yushau A. Shuaib Web: https://yashuaib.com/2024/07/ilorin-princess-kano-queen/ _*Part 1: Politicising Emirate of Kano*_ Recently, there were rumours that some individuals and groups had been hired to tarnish the reputation of…
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