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FG To Reintroduce History Into Secondary School Curriculum Nigeria's education minister, Adamu Adamu The Federal Government called for immediate dis-articulation of social studies in the current curriculum of basic schools and reintroduction of history as a subject. Adamu Adamu, Nigeria’s minister of education, said this in Abuja while addressing delegates at the 61st Meeting of the National Council on Education Ministerial Session. He appealed to the council to consider making the study of Christian Religious Knowledge and the study of Islamic Religious Knowledge compulsory for both Christians and Muslims to the end of Senior Secondary School. Adamu said reintroduction of history as a subject on its own in basic schools will give the Nigerian child a self identity on who they really are. He added that Nigeria owes both the present and future generations the responsibility of removing all inhibitions against opportunities of acquiring morals and ethics as taught in the religious tr

I Am Going Through Mental Torture Over Illegal Action Of EFCC – Fayose Tells Court Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State Ayo Fayose, the Ekiti state governor, told a high court on Friday, September 30 2016 that he has been subjected to psychological and emotional torture as a result of the freezing of his two Zenith bank accounts in June by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The counsel to Mr. Fayose, Mike Ozekhome, told the court that the freezing of the accounts in the last four months is an abuse of the principle of ex parte order. “This is because as you can see, my client has been unjustly subjected to both psychological and mental torture, as if to say judgment must come before trial,’’ he said. Ozekhome demanded that a sum of N5 billion be paid by the EFCC to the governor as aggravated damages and also for the court to vacate an earlier order of a similar court empowering the EFCC to block Fayose’s account. He also told the court that the EFCC lacked the constitut

Photos: Goodluck and Patience Jonathan arrive Port Harcourt After marking the October 1 Independence Day in Abuja, ex-Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience, were seen arriving Rivers State via the PH International Airport today. Photos:

‘I Have Done Enough For B-Red, Why Should I Sign Him To DMW?’ – Davido Sony music act, Davido, has finally opened up on his decision to create his own music label, DMW (Davido Music Worldwide) and relationship with cousins, Sina Rambo and B-Red. Speaking with TheNet.ng, he said HKN, which houses B-Red and Sina Rambo, is a family business, where contracts were indeed signed, adding that DMW however, his is own personal business. Read interview below: What plans do you have for the four artistes under your own label? They are getting more shows, always recording and they all have their individual team working with them on their projects. What really happened with B-Red, was there even a contract from the start? I was in church with them earlier today. Yes there was a contract HKN is a family thing but DMW is my own thing on the side. Why didn’t you bring B-red on to DMW? I don’t know I guess I just wanted to do a new thing. I did a lot for them or don’t you agree? So you gave up on th

Kim Kardashian Steps Out without underwear. (See Photos) Kim Kardashian is taking her new look a notch higher.This time, she came dangerously close to a wardrobe malfunction by rocking a bustier without underwear.. Side note-Kylie Jenner has been pretty silent recently, maybe she was told to stay off the media and let Kim shine for the Paris Fashion Week.

We’ve not reached promised land yet at 56 – Obasanjo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has lamented the stunted and impaired development of Nigeria, 56 years after attaining a state nationhood. Obasanjo said Nigeria is not yet where it ought to be at 56 but expressed the hope that the sundry challenges bogging the country down would be surmounted. He spoke on Saturday during a lecture organised by the Youth Fellowship of the Owu Baptist Church, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, as part of the church’s activities to mark Nigeria’s Independence anniversary. The elder stateman said leaders and followers, should “accept responsibility” for the fate of the country and “stop passing the bulk.” “Our development is impaired, it is not what it ought to be but we must get it right. We must all accept responsibility, we must stop passing the bulk.” Delivering his lecture on the topic: “Nigeria Development for Nigerians by Nigerians,” he declared that the development of the country must not be le

Philippines President Compares Himself To Hitler, Promises To Kill 3 Million Drug Addicts When comparing yourself to world leaders or historical figures, there are perhaps less controversial choices than Adolf Hitler. Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday likened himself to the Nazi leader, saying he wants to kill millions of drug addicts, just as Hitler killed Jews during the Holocaust. “Hitler massacred 3 million Jews. Now there is 3 million, what is it, 3 million drug addicts (in the Philippines), there are,” he said in a speech in his hometown of Davao City. “I’d be happy to slaughter them. At least if Germany had Hitler, the Philippines would have (me). You know my victims, I would like (them) to be all criminals, to finish the problem of my country and save the next generation from perdition.” History counts the cost of Hitler’s purges against “undesirables” at 11 million, 6 million of whom were Jews. World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder, in Israel to attend th

Between Kim K and Blac Chyna, who rocked the pink outfit better ? By this time last year, Kim Kardashian was pregnant with her second child, Saint West, when she was pictured here. Kim K's sister-inlaw Blac Chyna stepped out for an event today rocking a similar outfit. Who rocked it better?

Nigeria cannot be intimidated by economic sabotage – Oshiomhole Adams Oshiomhole Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, on Saturday said the recurring political disagreements among various interest groups in Nigeria were not justifiable reasons for the economic sabotage witnessed in some parts of the country. Governor Oshiomhole, who spoke during the 56th Independence Day celebration at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin, also said despite the destruction of public infrastructure by sponsored groups, Nigeria would not be intimidated. He explained, “If things go wrong, as Karl Marx taught us, the masses will have nothing to lose. The political elite will have everything to lose. All of us must put the national interest over and above our personal interests. Advertisement “Our political frustrations cannot be an excuse to sponsor people to sabotage the economy, breaking pipelines and resorting to carrying arms to intimidate the state. The Nigerian state cannot be intimidated.” He said th

Okorocha offers scholarship to 200 IDPs, vulnerable students in Adamawa Rochas Okorocha Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, has offered scholarship to 200 Internally Displaced Persons IDPs and other vulnerable students in Adamawa State Okorocha had built Rochas Foundation Academy in Yola, Adamawa State capital, through his foundation early this year with the aimed to provide education to IDPs, other vulnerable and children of the less-privileged in the state especially those devastated by the Boko Haram insurgency. The governor in his widow’s mind had promised during the laying of the Academy foundation in Yola, that if the school is completed, the institution would offered scholarship to vulnerable children especially children of the IDPs off the streets of Yola because of devastation done them by insurgency. The state commissioner for Education Prof. Kaletapwa George Farauta made the disclosure to Journalists yesterday in Yola, immediately after the flagging off distribution

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Paul Okoye and son flaunt matching Wrangler Jeeps P-square act Paul Okoye and his son Andre. Can you see Peter Okoye's daughter Aliona playing in the background with a nanny?

Real Madrid 1-1 Eibar Cristiano Ronaldo missed several chances as Real Madrid were frustrated by Eibar at the Bernabeu A disjointed Real Madrid saw their winless streak extend to four games as Eibar held them to a draw at home. The visitors took a shock early lead, Fran Rico taking advantage of sloppy marking to head past Keylor Navas. Gareth Bale equalised with his 50th La Liga goal shortly after, rising to meet Cristiano Ronaldo's lofted delivery. Zinedine Zidane made changes in both attack and defence at the interval but his side continued to spurn numerous chances as Eibar held firm. A win would have restored Real as league leaders but a fourth successive draw in all competitions means they trail Atletico Madrid on goal difference after their city rivals beat Valencia 2-0 away. And Real could fall further behind if Barcelona beat Celta Vigo later on Sunday. Muddled Madrid With Sergio Ramos rested, the flaws in Real's defence were quickly exploited by the visitors as Rico dr

SOLUDO CALLS ON THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF KANU Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof. Charles Soludo, has joined the league of people calling for on President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure the immediate release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Soludo made this known while speaking on Thursday in Abuja during a book presentation ‘The Politics of Biafra and the Future of Nigeria,’ written by Chudi Offodile. According to Soludo, Kanu was not popular until security agents arrested him last year. He said that Chief Obafemi Awolowo was imprisoned for treason in the 1960s, but this caused him to be loved even more among the Yoruba. The former CBN Governor further noted that Kanu’s prolonged detention would make him a hero or a martyr, which would not stop the current Biafran agitation. He however warned that if Kanu was not released, his detention could be used as a campaign tool in 2019, just as the pardoning of Dim Chukwuemeka Ojukwu was used by Sheh

PRESIDENCY DECLARES MONDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY As Nigerians celebrates the 56th anniversary of its independence, the federal Government have wished the citizens a happy independence by declaring Monday, October 2nd a public holiday. In a statement issued by the Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.), the FG, congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on the commemoration of this year’s independence anniversary. The minister assured Nigerians that the government was working hard to put in place “various palliative measures to cushion the effects of the current economic challenges.” The statement which was issued through the acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido on Thursday in Abuja, urged all Nigerians to continue to support President Muhammadu Buhari in his “avowed determination to build a strong, virile and united country in line with the dream of the country’s founding fathers.” The statement finally added “He wished all Nigerians a

Confusion As ‘Cross Of Jesus’ Is Sighted In Nasarawa Mosque Residents of Assakio Development Area in Lafia, Nasarawa State were thrown into confusion on Saturday following the sudden appearance of a strange cross five feet away from a central mosque in the community. The mysterious sighting attracted a mammoth crowd from Assakio and its environs with many praying for forgiveness and blessings. Our correspondent observed that the illuminated cross was projected on to the ground. A 15 year-old-girl, Hajara Hussaini, in an interview with SUNDAY PUNCH, said she first sighted the sign of a cross at about 8pm on Wednesday. Hussaini, who said she had been sent on an errand by her parents, explained that when she saw a strange light, she as gripped by fear and rushed back home to alert her mother, Matan Liman. Confirming the incident to journalists, Matan said she had sent her daughter to visit her grandmother. The middle-aged woman added that her daughter saw the crucifix while returning from

Tinubu should get out of APC, Buhari is a dictator — Adebanjo Adebanjo Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, speaks with BAYO AKINLOYE on the alleged gang-up against the All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and the leadership style of President Muhammadu Buhari What do you make of the rift between the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, and the APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu? (Asiwaju Bola) Tinubu allowed himself to be used by people who do not have the interest of the Yoruba at heart. He chose to follow President Muhammadu Buhari sheepishly. I warned that Buhari has not changed. I knew his antecedents. But Tinubu chose to follow him. He and his group blindly supported Buhari. I am not concerned about the All Progressives Congress’ party politics. What is happening in the party is more than a gang-up against Tinubu. My concern is that the undermining of Tinubu’s influence by the party he fought hard to bring to power

Pope visits Azerbaijan on Caucasus peace tour In this handout picture released by the Vatican Press Office Pope Francis celebrates a mass at the Immaculate church in Baku, Azerbaijan, on October 2, 2016. Azerbaijan, the second-largest Shiite Muslim nation after Iran, has a tiny Catholic population – fewer than 300 Azeris are Catholics. Several thousand foreigners make up the rest of the Catholic community, and Azeri Jews, Zoroastrians and other minorities round out Azerbaijan’s religious mix. PHOTO: HO / OSSERVATORE ROMANO / AFP Pope Francis on Sunday arrived in mainly Muslim Azerbaijan on the last leg of his peace tour of the volatile ex-Soviet Caucasus region, just months after visiting arch-foe Armenia. The pontiff held a mass for the country’s tiny Catholic community in the capital Baku ahead of a scheduled meeting with President Ilham Aliyev. The meeting comes just days after strongman Aliyev — who is accused of ruthlessly stamping out dissent in the energy-rich country — won a re

Ekiti At 20: Governor Fayose Commends Late Gen. Sani Abacha For His ‘Vision’ The governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has commended the late military Head of state, Gen Sani Abacha, for his vision leading to the creation of the state, exactly 20 years ago. Fayose made this call while addressing stakeholders at the Oluyemi Kayode stadium, Ado Ekiti, after the independence walk, which kicked off from Mathew Street in Ado Ekiti. He also commended past military and civilian administrations for their contribution to building the state to “enviable height”. He said, “Let me commend Gen. Abacha for creating the state and I also thank our founding fathers for their vision. Though, I didn’t participate in the struggle, but I am a beneficiary and many children and governors yet unborn will also benefit . “Politics aside, let me commend all the military and duly elected governors of the past for their contributions, because they have contributed their own quota within the available resources

Cristiano Ronaldo’s £15million private jet crashes at airport while trying to land (Photos) Cristiano Ronaldo’s £15 million private jet has crashed while trying to land in Barcelona, it has emerged. The Real Madrid and Portugal ace was not on board the plane when the crash happened at El Prat airport on Monday evening. It is understood the plane’s landing gear broke on impact, and a runway at the airport was closed. The pilot was treated for minor injuries, but no one was seriously hurt. The 31-year-old football ace often rents the plane, a Gulfstream G200 which he bought last year, to private clients, and none of the star’s friends or family was onboard when the crash happened.

Photos Of Buhari, Osinbajo And Abdulsalami Abubakar At Independence Celebration President Muhammadu Buhari, today, was joined by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Bukola Saraki, former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar. See More Photos Below