Reopen schools _ FG

The federal government has ordered the reopening of all schools in Nigeria.

The minister of education, Adamu Adamu, made the announcement during a press briefing in Abuja this Friday.

He advised all institutions to obey and adhere to the guidelines for the reopening of schools, earlier announced by the presidential task force.

He said;

“all unity schools across Nigeria should open by October 12 , while states and private schools will determine their own modalities of reopening.”

Many states including Lagos, Oyo, Kano and Enugu, have since announced dates for the reopening of schools in their states.

The worst democratic government is better than the best dictatorship.- Governor Seyi Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State takes a walk on Independence day. The pictures he shared on his social media platforms revealed that he walked around the streets of the state capital , Ibadan , with his wife Tamunominni Makinde and many other people.

In his words earlier today via his social media platforms, he stated the following;

Independence Day Walk: A Focus on the Future.
We choose to focus on the future because if a person’s past is not filled with happy memories, he has the choice to create happier moments in the future.

He further stated that the worst democratic government is better than the best dictatorship.


As we celebrate #NigeriaAt60, let us continue to give democracy a chance. May we never think of allowing the affliction of military rule to rise again. May we never forget that even the worst democratic government is better than the best dictatorship.

Independence day as Nigeria clocks 60!

We are Nigerians, our forefathers suffered greatly under the authority of the colonial masters. They fought for our independence and got it by sacrificing their existence…alas, Nigeria got her independence on October 1, 1960. There is one unique thing about Nigeria, which is our diversity in ethnicity. As a result of the large number of ethnic groups in Nigeria, there tends to be an upheave of political crisis across the regions of this country. However, we have got to a stage where candidates are elected into power without anarchy. I am optimistic that the future doesn’t bring more chaos than previous years.

Below is the list of leaders who ruled Nigeria since independence.

1ALHAJI ABUBAKAR TAFAWA BALEWA1960 – 1963   
2BENJAMIN NNAMDI AZIKIWEOCTOBER 1, 1963 – JANUARY 16, 1966   
3MAJOR GENERAL JOHNSON THOMAS UMUNNAKWE AGUIYI IRONSIJANUARY 16, 1966 – JULY 29, 1966   
4GENERAL YAKUBU GOWONAUGUST 1, 1966 – JULY 29, 1975   
5GENERAL MURTALA RAMAT MOHAMMEDJULY 29, 1975 – FEBRUARY 13, 1976   
6GENERAL OLUSEGUN AREMU OKIKIOLA MATTHEW OBASANJOFEBRUARY 13, 1976 – OCTOBER 1, 1979   
7SHEHU USMAN ALIYU SHAGARIOCTOBER 1, 1979 – DECEMBER 31, 1983   
8MAJOR-GENERAL MUHAMMADU BUHARIDECEMBER 31, 1983 – AUGUST 27, 1985   
9GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDAAUGUST 27, 1985 – AUGUST 27, 1993   
10CHIEF ERNEST ADEKUNLE OLADEINDE SHONEKANAUGUST 26, 1993 – NOVEMBER 17, 1993   
11GENERAL SANI ABACHANOVEMBER 17, 1993 – JUNE 8, 1998   
12GENERAL ABDULSALAMI ALHAJI ABUBAKARJUNE 9, 1998 – MAY 29, 1999   
13GENERAL OLUSEGUN AREMU OKIKIOLA MATTHEW OBASANJO (RTD)MAY 29, 1999 – 29 MAY, 2007   
14UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA29 MAY, 2007 – 5 MAY, 2010   
15DR. GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN6 MAY, 2010 – 29 MAY, 2015   
16MUHAMMADU BUHARI29 MAY, 2015 – DATE   

 As Nigeria clocks 60 years of independence, we still have lots of setbacks and a major one, “insecurity”. When exactly do we enjoy steady peace in northern Nigeria and other parts of this country? We need a reliable structure, a system which will enable Nigerians to thrive . We cannot always take our ideas abroad and suffer for succeeding…recall the xenophobia attack on Nigerians in South Africa sometime ago. Nigeria has to be a better place for all and sundry.

Nigeria is a nation with potentials , both in resources and mental manpower. We are talented, strong, hardworking and tirelessly persevering. Nigeria is a blessed nation and I remember what a white man once said, “I see gold on the streets of Nigeria, I see it everywhere”. Apparently, we need nothing to prove how blessed this nation is.

To keep a country of over 500 indigenous languages and tribes is quite a task. However, Nigeria is still standing with her flag of green and white colours depicting natural wealth and peace respectively.

Nigeria has its ups and downs from the political sector, the agricultural sector,  the educational sector and others. Nigeria is 60years today , let us pray our nation’s vulnerabilities such as; devaluation of naira, corruption, insecurity to mention a few and overall, the unstable system takes a U-turn for the best. God bless Nigeria. Happy 60th anniversary Nigeria!

Independence Anniversary: Police IG orders increased surveillance, security deployment

The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Mohammed Adamu, has ordered increased surveillance and security deployments across the country ahead of the 60th Independence Anniversary of the country.

The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.

Mba said the order was to forestall any breach of peace and ensure hitch free independence celebration on Oct. 1.

He noted that the I-G had enjoined citizens to go about the celebration without any fear or apprehension.

Mba added that the Commissioners of Police (CPs) and their supervisory Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) had been directed to ensure the safety and security of the public space during the celebration.

He said the Strategic Officers would strengthen the visibility policing structure and carry out confidence building patrols.

The FPRO said the patrol would cover residential areas, major highways and Government/Private infrastructure to prevent and arrest any untoward situation.

“The I-G, on behalf of the Management Team and the entire personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, congratulates President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerians on the nation’s Diamond Jubilee Anniversary.

“The I-G enjoin Nigerians to continue to support the Police and other security agencies in their efforts at ensuring peaceful coexistence, public safety, order and security.” MBA said in the statement.