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Ijebu-Jesa Grammar School at 70! (2) Byabiodun KOMOLAFE

Ijebu-Jesa Grammar School at 70! (2) Byabiodun KOMOLAFE

According to Michael Afolayan, a US-based Professor of Education and Linguistics, what is happening in IJGS “is a systemic problem - the aphorism of the crooked top. Today, we have a pseudo-leadership that has no value for education. Imagine such a great school you just appraised here having only 10 permanent teachers! “Just imagine the IJGS in the days of Oba Joseph Ajayi Palmer, when every trained teacher wanted to come and serve there. I recall the late Mr. E. Adegbola, owner of Surulere Bookstore in Ile-Ife and Ijebu-Jesa, who was a headmaster where I taught at the time. He…
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Nigerian Wrestling Legend, Ikenga Gburugburu Ohafia & UAAP Chairman, Ambassador Osita Offor, Greets Jonathan at 68, Says Ex-President an Exemplary Democrat

Nigerian Wrestling Legend, Ikenga Gburugburu Ohafia & UAAP Chairman, Ambassador Osita Offor, Greets Jonathan at 68, Says Ex-President an Exemplary Democrat

The United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) has joined prominent voices across Nigeria and Africa in celebrating former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, on the occasion of his 68th birthday. In a goodwill message issued on Wednesday, the Chairman of UAAP and celebrated Nigerian wrestling icon, Ambassador Osita Offor, hailed Jonathan as “a continental statesman whose humility, democratic credentials, and peace mission work have enriched Africa’s political landscape.” Ambassador Offor, widely known as “The Ultimate Commander” and honoured with the revered chieftaincy title Ikenga Gburugburu Ohafia is one of Nigeria’s most decorated wrestlers. He transitioned from a successful global sporting…
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Business Mogul Jack-Rich Extols Ex-President Jonathan At 68, Describes Him As Global Statesman

Business Mogul Jack-Rich Extols Ex-President Jonathan At 68, Describes Him As Global Statesman

Business mogul and philanthropist, Tein T.S. Jack-Rich (CON), has felicitated with former President Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GCFR) on the occasion of his 68th birthday, describing him as a rare statesman whose life embodies peace, humility, and democratic values. In a statement personally signed by him on Wednesday, Jack-Rich praised Jonathan for his “unwavering commitment to the peace and democratic stability of Nigeria,” noting that his contributions continue to inspire millions across the country and the African continent. He said the former president’s “exemplary leadership, deep patriotism, and continuous devotion to peacebuilding across Africa” remain a reference point in national…
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IAD proposes all Igbo political summit to end ‘unjust marginalisation’

IAD proposes all Igbo political summit to end ‘unjust marginalisation’

The Igbo Agenda Dialogue (IAD) has unveiled plans to convene an all-Igbo political summit in Enugu in the first quarter of 2026. Chekwas Okorie, convener of the dialogue, said that the summit will witness the unveiling of the first Igbo political charter, which, he noted, will articulate the political aspirations, rights and responsibilities of the Igbo people within Nigeria. He noted that the summit is part of a new strategy to confront long-standing political and structural marginalisation of the south-east region. According to Okorie, IAD is a non-partisan socio-political platform that is poised to reawaken and push for greater political…
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Nigeria Army Dismises Soldier For Firing Back At Boko Haram Terrorists During Attack

Nigeria Army Dismises Soldier For Firing Back At Boko Haram Terrorists During Attack

The Nigerian Army has dismissed a frontline soldier, Private Isah Emmanuel, after he allegedly refused to obey a direct ceasefire order issued by his commanding officer during a fierce encounter with Boko Haram insurgents. The incident occurred on November 17, 2025, when troops under the 16 Brigade Garrison reportedly came under intense attack from Boko Haram fighters. According to internal military documents sighted by reporters, the commanding officer instructed his men to cease fire as part of a tactical withdrawal and repositioning strategy. However, Private Emmanuel defied the directive, arguing that halting fire at that critical moment could expose him…
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