Author: Rashaad Harris

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has launched the Almajiri Nizzamiyah Education Model (ALNIZAMO) and signed two executive bills. The two bills are those of the Arabic and Islamic Education Commission and the Zakkat and Waqf (Endowment) Commission.In his speech, Governor Tambuwal said that the Sokoto government was transforming the almajiri educational system into a model one rather than eliminating it.He said: “The system we are presently implementing is the one that is more acceptable in the world. This system will enhance the living standard of our children and improve their educational capacity toward a greater society. “Sa’ad Abubakar…

According to The Punch, the Federal Government has given the Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) half of the check-off dues for November 2022 that were deducted from the salaries of all lecturers of federal universities across the country. Olajide Oshundun, the ministry’s spokesman, claimed in an interview with The PUNCH that the government’s decision was based on ASUU’s refusal to provide its audit findings.The chairperson of ASUU, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Prof Gbolahan Bolarin, while speaking to The Punch Yesterday said: “After the report by The PUNCH, the union received an alert intimating us of the receipt of…

Former Senator Segun Baju has claimed that PDP’s national chairman — Dr Iyorchia Ayu, will play a huge part in the victory of Atiku Abubakar, the party’s Presidential candidate. In a statement made available to the media on Saturday, he said this and added that any request for Ayu to resign would be the incorrect course of action.The statement partly read, “The deft management of the party by Dr Iyorchia Ayu since being elected as chairman in October 2021 has set in motion a chain of reaction that will culminate in the election of the party’s flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar,…

Bendel Insurance stayed unbeaten in the Nigeria Premier Football League edging out Kwara United 1-0 at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Imade Osehenkhoe scored the winning goal in the 25th minute. It was Osehenkhoe’s third goal in four league outings for the Benin Arsenal. this season. Insurance are unbeaten on the road with two wins from two.In Jos, Akwa United thrashed their hosts Nasarawa United 3-0. It was the Promise Keepers first win of the campaign.Ndifreke Effiong netted twice, while James Ajako scored the other goal. Another away win was recorded at the Umuahia Township Stadium.Lobi Stars defeated Abia…

Arsenal produced an elite performance to beat Manchester United 3-2 at the Emirates stadium on Sunday night. The league leaders have been almost perfect since the season resumed after the World Cup break and know the best-case scenario if they record a victory this afternoon and Manchester City are beaten at home by Wolves is an eight-point lead at the top of the table. Mikel Arteta’s team started the evening on the front foot but fell to a shock lead through Marcus Rashford who scored with a great individual effort in the 17th minute. Eddie Nketiah then restored parity for…

In the 19th Century there was a man named Henry “Box” Brown who was a slave. He mailed himself in a wooden crate to freedom from Richmond, Virginia to the Anti Slavery Office in Philadelphia. The delivery took 26 hours and he later became a public speaker and slave abolitionist. But why did he do it? His life was filled with unrewarded drudgery, although he had it better than most of his enslaved peers. The loss of freedom prevented him from living with his wife, Nancy, who was owned by a slave master on an adjacent plantation. After his escape,…

United States-based election monitoring organisation, National Endowment for Democracy(NED) has said: While the 2023 election in Nigeria as “a consequential election,” the US agency commended Nigeria for the technology-driven electoral process and expressed optimism that the country would be the second largest democracy in the world in 2050. The President and Chief Executive Officer of NED, Damon Wilson, stated this in a meeting convened by Yiaga Africa to interact with other stakeholders on preparations for the 2023 general elections. According to Sunday PUNCH, NED, a private, non-profit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world,…

Manchester City reduced the gap to leaders Arsenal to two points after a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.The hosts find themselves in the lead thanks to a terrific header from that man Haaland who bagged his 23rd Premier League goal of the season in the first-half.It hasn’t been the typical swashbuckling City side that we have become accustomed to but they are deserving of their lead having dominated possession and Wolves rarely venturing into the City half.Sa went the wrong way as Haaland scored Premier League goal number 24 to put the hosts…

The media director for the Senator Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Shetima Presidential election campaign council, Mr. Femi Fani Kayode has alleged that the branding of vehicles in their candidates colours and logos by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was to commit heinous crimes and blame it on the All Progressive Congress (APC) and it’s candidate. “Some of those cars were parked in front of Atiku’s campaign headquarters in preparation for distribution all over the country. Our intelligence unit has uncovered the fact that no less than 200 vehicles were purchased and branded by Atiku for this dastardly plot.” He said.…

Arsenal and Manchester United will lock horns in the 21st matchday derby Today (Sunday, January 22) at the Emirates Stadium, a fixture which could be a title decider. The Gunners are on the verge of winning their first league championship since the 2003/2004 campaign. They have a five-point lead over the defending champions, Manchester City, with a game in hand. However, given that Manchester United, who are currently in third place, are currently eight points behind Arsenal, their potential loss here would make the competition much more exciting. Both teams are in a good mood for this match because they…