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Group tackles Education Minister over plan to resuscitate Arabic, Islamic Studies board

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The New Independence Group, NIG, a socio-economic think tank, has condemned the move by Nigeria’s Education Minister, Adamu Adamu, to resuscitate the defunct Northern Nigeria Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies as a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Education.

In a statement in Lagos, Monday, the group criticised the decision saying it leaves the impression that a section of the country is being promoted at the expense of others in a “supposedly federal polity.”

“It is unfortunate that the present crop of Ministers in the Muhammadu Buhari administration are either grossly incompetent or confused on the scope of their mandates,” the group said in the statement issued by Akinyemi Onigbinde, its convener.

“While we have nothing against insular agitations and believe that the promotion of provincial interests are the prerogatives of their proponents, the extant constitution, as imperfect as it seems, accommodates such yearnings as those that the states can legitimately legislate upon and bring to fruition.”

The NBAIS was one of the boards formally established in 1959 by the government of the defunct Northern Region to develop curriculum and syllabus for Arabic and Islamic schools and centres.

Mr. Adamu had, last week, forwarded a memo to the Federal Executive Council seeking approval for a waiver for the resuscitation of the board.

“The Arabic school and Islamic centres are also to provide a platform for regulating Islamic educational contents that are sound, appropriate and geared towards the acquisition of positive values for moral, human and national development,” the Vanguard newspaper quoted Mr. Adamu as saying.

The move had irked the Christian Association of Nigeria who described it as “completely unnecessary.”

On Monday, Mr. Onigbinde, a professor, said the decision was “awkward” and came across as a fundamental reversal of the logic of federalism that the federal government would be at the vanguard of such sectional cravings.

“At this critical period of economic recession, it is difficult to rationalize why the Federal Government would be interested in further creating more programmes and projects that have to do with the dominance of a particular region where the practice of a religion is preponderant and selectively generate employment for a religious group when a lot of its agencies are unviable and surplus to our institutional requirements, and should even be scrapped or merged as pointedly suggested in the report of the Steve Oronsanye Presidential Committee on Restructuring and Rationalization of Federal Government Parastatals ,Commissions and Agencies.

“What we rather expect from the Federal Government in respect to education is to revisit The Needs Assessment Report recently prepared in respect of its tertiary institutions and Unity Schools, and endeavour to meet the funding gap that had hemmed our Universities, Polytechnics, and Teaching hospitals in state of rot and made perennial union strikes inevitable.

“It is also important that the Federal Government should clarify to Nigerians whether the country still runs on the working hypothesis of secularism.”

Mr. Onigbinde said there was nothing wrong in sections of the country agitating for what they deem best for their social progress, adding that such cravings should be “channelled through legitimate quarters and not be insensitively presented as national agenda”.

“The nation cannot pretend to be making national initiatives that exclude certain parts of it in application,” he said.

“It is better we restructure the country and get it back to a similitude of what obtained in the first republic when initiatives such as the NBAIS were affairs of the regions and were essentially exclusive of others that had other ideas on how to extricate their peoples from the backwaters.”

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Jesam Michael Wins Double Honors at the Decentralized Intelligence 2024 V2 Summit (Video)

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*Jesam Michael Wins Double Honors at the Decentralized Intelligence 2024 V2 Summit*

 

 

The Decentralized Intelligence 2024 V2 Summit, a leading event in the fields of Blockchain, Web3, and AI, commenced today at the Civic Center, Lagos, drawing a large audience both in-person and online. Organized by the Blockchain Nigeria Users Group (BNUG), the two-day event was live-streamed, attracting thousands of viewers from around the globe.

The summit began with a welcome address from Mr. Chimezie Chuta, founder of BNUG. He introduced this year’s theme, “Intelligence Unleashed with Decentralization in Action,” emphasizing the transformative power of emerging technologies. In his speech, he remarked, “We live in an age where the convergence of disruptive technologies is not just changing the world – it’s rebuilding the foundation of how we interact, work, create, and exchange value. The decentralized future is not some distant dream; it’s happening now, and it’s up to all of us to be on the cutting edge of this revolution.”

 

He further highlighted the goals of the conference, saying, “This year, our goal is clear: to equip each of you—founders, builders, investors, and enthusiasts with actionable insights. We are diving deep into how Blockchain, Web3, and AI are transforming industries, from finance to supply chains, from digital identities to data privacy, all while making space for new business models that empower individuals over centralized institutions.”

The summit gained momentum with engaging presentations, including a notable session by Mr. David Oden and Mrs. Peace Mbui of Afriq Group of Companies. They spoke on “Real World Assets Tokenization and Economic Freedom (RWA),” delivering insights into how tokenization can enhance business transactions and economic growth. Their presentation captivated the audience, earning commendations from the event organizers.

One of the highlights of the summit was the awards ceremony, which celebrated excellence in the block chain industry. After an online voting process with 4,203 participants, Mr. Jesam Michael, CEO of Afriq Group of Companies, emerged as the winner of the “Exceptional Blockchain CEO and Team Leader of the Year” award. Additionally, Afriq Group of Companies received the “Most Impactful Crypto Community Award of the Year,” bringing the company a second prestigious accolade at the event.

 

In his acceptance speech, Mr. Jesam Michael expressed his gratitude for the recognition, dedicating the awards to the “Spartans” a term he uses to describe the passionate supporters of Afriq Group. He thanked the BNUG and all participants, reiterating his commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation in blockchain and decentralized technologies.

 

As the Decentralized Intelligence 2024 V2 Summit continues, industry leaders, investors, and enthusiasts are set to explore further discussions and insights into the future of Blockchain, Web3, and AI, solidifying Lagos as a hub for technological advancement and innovation.

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How Deji Adeyanju Secured The Release Of Speed Darlington

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Detained Nigerian Singer Speed Darlington Released On Bail After Burna Boy’s Petition Alleging Cyberbullying

 

The Nigerian police have released singer, comedian and content creator, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, on bail.

Darlington was arrested and detained following a petition from fellow musician, Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, alleging cyberstalking.

The controversial Akpi musician was released to lawyer Deji Adeyanju after meeting conditions stipulated by police at the Inspector General of Police Intelligence Response Team’s Department in the Guzape area of Abuja.

SaharaReporters learnt on Tuesday that Speed Darlington was arrested last Friday.

Adeyanju earlier on Tuesday told SaharaReporters that he had seen the petition written against Darlington by afrobeat musician, Burna Boy

Speed Darlington was arrested in Lagos and taken to various formations in the state before he was taken to Abuja and detained by the IRT team, which accused him of cyberstalking Burna Boy.

Adeyanju noted that there was nothing in the petition to warrant Darlington’s arrest.

“I have met Speed Darlington and he’s in good spirits, we are working to get him released on bail as soon as possible,” Adeyanju told SaharaReporters earlier on Tuesday.

A police ACP investigating the case told Adeyanju that the police could not release a copy of the petition to him but allowed the lawyer read and digest the content.

Nigerian Police Detain Musician Speed Darlington Since Friday In Abuja After Petition By Burna Boy

Darlington’s mother, known as Queen, had earlier alleged that Burna Boy and his team were responsible for her son’s disappearance.

In a video message, Queen narrated how her son’s gateman informed her that Speed Darlington was taken away by Burna Boy and his team.

Queen had begged Burna Boy to release her son, kneeling down in the video to show her desperation.

Her plea came after Speed Darlington was declared missing.

“Nigerians please come and help me, my son, Speed Darlington has been missing for over four days now, after he made a video about Burna Boy and Diddy.

“Burna Boy came to his house with his squad and police and they arrested Akpi. Please, Nigerians, Akpi is my only son. Please, Nigerians help me and beg Burna Boy to release my son,” she said.

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EJEMU OF IGBARA-OKE KINGDOM CONGRATULATES H.I.M OLOWA ON HIS RECENT APPOINTMENT

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*EJEMU OF IGBARA-OKE KINGDOM CONGRATULATES H.I.M OLOWA ON HIS RECENT APPOINTMENT

 

 

The Ejemu of Igbara-Oke Kingdom, Snr. High Chief (Barr.) Oyebanji Abuloye congratulates His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Francis Adefarakanmi Agbede, Ogidi lll, Ilufemiloye I, Paramount Ruler and Proscribed Authority, Olowa of Igbara-Oke Kingdom on his appointment as the pioneer Director General of Council of Traditional Rulers, South-West Nigeria.

Senr. High Chief Ejemu in his congratulatory letter dated 18th September, 2024 stated that the appointment by Arole Oduduwa, His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja ll, Ooni of Ife and the Co-Chair of National Council of Traditional Rulers Nigeria is an unrestrained testament of Olowa” s resilience and versatility as a tangible force amongst the traditional rulers in Yoruba land.

He posited as well that his promotion of Yoruba tradition and culture laced with pragmatic leadership as a notable first class king is unquestionable.

He acknowledged that since ascension of H.I.M Olowa to the throne, he has displayed exceptional commitment to the projection of Yoruba tradition and culture, and he has also become a beacon of development, progress, peace and unity in his kingdom and beyond. These qualities, Aba’ Jemu said are no doubt the ultimate pivotal to his new unprecedented appointment.

He finally prayed that the God Almighty will continue to keep, uphold and sustain him as he delivers his mandate as the pioneer and pathfinder Director General of National Council of Traditional Rulers South-West, Nigeria.

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Dupe Arinye
Director Media & Publicity for S.H. C Ejemu

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