By Banji Ayoola A world-class university, African American University, AAU, with global network, having its international foreign headquarters in Atlanta Georgia, USA, and its African headquarters in Porto-Novo, Republic of Benin, has taken off in Porto-Novo. Affiliated to Escae Benin University, Porto-Novo, among others as required to maintain needed collaborative advantages, the new university has […]
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Considers new date for UTME The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rescheduled its mock examination for Saturday, 23rd March 2019. The board disclosed this in a statement issued by its Head of Media, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, on Monday night, in Abuja. The statement urged candidates to begin the printing of their mock examination […]
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Ahead of Saturday’s governorship and state assembly elections, Lagos State Government has declared Friday holiday for all schools in the state. It directed schools in the state should go on their Second Mid-Term break on Friday, March 8, 2019. This was contained in a statement issued by the State Ministry of Education, which directed all […]
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By Aghogho Ayanruoh I deeply wish that your life be sweet and beautiful. We all know it is not easy most times, yet I have learned that incredible things are made possible simply by the way we choose to think about them. I am an unshakable believer in possibility, because of the profound blessings of life, health and abundance, which pours […]
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Title: Onigegewura Echoes Across the Niger: Historical tales of contemporary events in NigeriaAuthor: Lanrewaju AkinsolaPublisher: ASCO Publishers, LagosPublication date: 2018Reviewer: Joe Agbro Jr. From a man’s history, you can have an idea of his story. However, without his history, there will be that yawning gap in his story. Likewise it is for all peoples, places […]
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A first print, first edition copy of late Chinua Achebe’s premier novel ‘Things Fall Apart’ has been purchased for one million naira. News Agency of Nigeria reports that the private sale took place on Twitter following a call by author, Lola Shoneyin for collectors to purchase the vintage copy. Shoneyin, who is well-known for her […]
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The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have again failed to reach a compromise to end the ongoing strike by the university lecturers. Senator Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment while addressing newsmen after a closed door meeting with the union on Friday in Abuja said the meeting was protracted. […]
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Just who am I, I’d like to know, Or should I die Where do I go? Just what is the gain, I often ponder, Or is it in vain This earth I wander? Just what is this life, I think in sadness, That though I strive There’s still such darkness? Just what’s the Force, I […]
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Rolling stones gather not any moss, But keep themselves clean and free from dross Which would otherwise have gathered round To hold them fast and stuck to the ground. In standing still stones may decompose Since they thus a Law of Life oppose Which demands that things must always move For stagnation always fatal prove. […]
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Hush thou and keep still, oh my soul, And let that Power take control, Which the Lord pours down every year To wash away your wear and tear. Be filled, my soul, with peace supreme As show’rs of blessing through you stream, Which this day come down from Above As a gift from the Holy […]
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