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  No fewer than seven schools in Kebbi State had been shut down indefinitely in the aftermath of the attack on Federal Government College, FGC, Birnin Yauri, by suspected bandits, according to Isah Arzika, State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT. Mr Arzika told the News Agency of Nigeria on phone, on Saturday, that those affected were schools located on the frontlines of the areas prone to attacks by suspected bandits. He said that the government had directed all school principals to close any school which they believed were not safe, adding that police and vigilantes had also been deployed to the schools for monitoring and protection. “On these proactive measures, as you all know, we are part of the system. Because Principals are teachers, all the Directors at the Board are also teachers. It is the decision that we all took that is affecting us. “Government has given us an order and option to take any necessary action as far as our schools are concerned. That

Valentine Ozigbo, a prominent Nigerian philanthropist, has hailed fathers for their enterprise, strength and selflessness as the world marks Father's Day on Sunday, June 20, 2021.  Father's Day is a celebration of paternal bonds, honouring fatherhood, and celebrating the role fathers play in the family and society. The day is commemorated in most parts of the world on the third Sunday of June.  In a statement issued from his country home in Amesi, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, Mr Ozigbo eulogised fathers for their commitment and bravery, standing by their families, and showing leadership at the crucial moments.  "As children, fathers introduce us to the importance of sacrifice, as they naturally shoulder the needs of the family. This sense of responsibility and self-denial is an important fibre that strengthens family ties," Ozigbo, the immediate past President and Group CEO of Transcorp Plc, stated.    "As a father, I am constantly r

The govenor of Imo state, Senator Hope Uzodinma has feliciated with Imo father's to mark father's day today. In his words he said, “To all good fathers and father-figures who are holding forth, notwithstanding the attendant responsibilities and challenges of fatherhood, I say - thank you all. He said that today is dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the contributions of good fathers and everyone who have come to fill the gap of fatherhood. He therefore wished them a Happy Father's Day especially my fellow Imo fathers.

By Femi Fani-Kayode There was a man I knew who helped a former Head of State’s wife gain access to her husband whilst the latter was in detention and when his life was in danger, even though he had never met him. There was a man I knew who gave $100,000 USD to a leading traditional ruler who was in need and wanted to go on a trip to America with his delegation, even though he had never met him. There was a man I knew who bought a beautiful jeep for a former Nigerian/British football star who spent much of the time in his Church. There was a man I knew who stood by the family of a leading SAN when the latter was kidnapped even though they had never met. There was a man I knew who stood by the family of a former Minister of Aviation when the latter was in detention even though they had never met. There was a man I knew who fed more poor people and paid the school fees of more young people than all the other men of God in Nigeria put together. There was a man I knew who read a

~ As Ifeanyi Ubah emerges consensus candidate Anambra state Young Progressives Party (YPP) on Saturday 19th June 2021 held it's  Gubernatorial Primary Election at Wintex Gardern Hotel, Ifite road, Awka, Anambra state, which produced Senator Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah with 108 votes.  Senator Ubah emerged the candidate of Young Progressives Party (YPP) in a free and fair process, based on the party's guidelines. The primary election had INEC, DSS, Police and members of the Fourth Estate of the realm who monitored the process. The returning officer for the Primary Election, Videyemo Bamaiyi however cleared the erroneous narratives on various media houses that Senator Ubah emerged the candidate of the party on Thursday last week, but said that he was rather cleared by the National working committe of the party to enable him contest for the Primary Election.  He further stated that Senator Ubah was the only aspirant who purchased the expression of interest and nomination f

Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba has emerged winner of a South East APC intergrity group Presidental poll, conducted online online on Saturday, 19th June 2021. Nwajiuba came tops from the shortlisted 17 possible 2023 presidential aspirants of South-East extraction.  On the APC platform were 10 of them whose votes are as follows: Hon Dr Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba - 41 votes, HE Dr Ogbonnaya Onu - 6 votes, HE Engr David Nweze Umahi - 5 votes, HE Mr Peter Obi - 2 votes, HE Barr Sullivan Iheanacho Chime - 1 vote, HE Sen Rochas Anayo Okorocha - 1 vote, Chief Chris Chikwado Ibe - 1 vote, HE Sen Ken Nnamani - No vote, HE Sen Dr Orji Uzor Kalu - No vote, Chief Francis Nomeh Mgbada - No vote. Total registered voters were 75. They were nominated from each of the 15 senatorial zones or 15 selectors from each of the 5 states of the South-East, while the total number of votes cast  were 57, while 18 did not vote.  Highest scorers are 1-4 and each of them scored 2 or more votes. Among the 3 persons w