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BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF THE NEW CJN Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad was born on December 31, 1953 at Doguwa - Giade, a local government area in Bauchi State, Northern Nigeria. He attended Government Secondary School, Azare where he obtained the West Africa School Certificate in 1973 before he later proceeded to Ahmadu Bello University Zaria where he received a bachelor's degree in Law in 1980. He later obtained a Master and Doctorate (Ph.D) degree from the same university in 1984 and 1998. Tanko began his law career in 1982, after he was Call to the bar in 1981, the same year he graduated from the Nigerian Law School. In 1989, he was appointed as Chief Magistrate of the High Court of Federal Capital Territory, a position he held till 1991 when he became a Judge at the Bauchi State Sharia Court of Appeal. He served in that capacity for two years before he was appointed to the bench o the Nigerian courts of appeal as Justice in 1993. He held this position for thirteen years b...

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus, has revealed why President Muhammadu Buhari allegedly failed to fulfil his promises to Nigerians. Secondus said Buhari failed in job creation; fighting insecurity and surmounting the challenges of corruption because he is too weak to rule a country as complex as Nigeria. The PDP chairman spoke on Monday evening at the MKO Democracy Park in Akure, the Ondo State capital at the party’s rally in the state. Secondus further warned the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Idris Ibrahim, not to plunge the nation into unnecessary chaos by attempting to rig the election. Secondus expressed optimism that the PDP would win the Presidential poll of February 16 He said, “Do you know why economy has collapsed? Do you know why hunger is in the land? “Your President Buhari is a sleeping President, he has no energy that is why the economy ha...

The presidency has shortlisted an Assistant Inspector General of Police from Nasarawa State as a possible replacement of the retiring Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Idris, who clocks 60 years on Jan. 15, paid “a bye-bye visit’’ to President Buhari on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. NAN reports that the outcome of the closed-door meeting between President Buhari and the IGP was not disclosed as at the time of filing this report. According to reports, Idris is expected to retire from service on attainment of the mandatory 35 years in service or 60 years of age. A source close to the presidency, who preferred not to be named, confirmed to NAN that a replacement to the retiring IGP would be named on Tuesday, among the shortlisted candidates. One of the persons said to be on the shortlist is AIG Adamu Mohammed. If he gets the nod, it means the DIGs may be required to retire. “Yes, the IGP Ibrahim ...

PEOPLE'S REDEMPTION PARTY (PRP). Wednesday January 9th, 2019. OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL YOUTH LEADER. PRESS RELEASE: PRP IS A PLATFORM MEANT FOR YOUTH; LET'S TAKE THIS GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY! Solidarity greetings to all Nigerians in entirety, but my fellow youth in particular. I woke up today with heavy thoughts on my mind, I woke up with the feeling that I have a responsibility towards my fellow youth, as some don't have the opportunity of being in a Party meant for the promotion and emancipation of youth in politics and governance - PRP. I would like to say that indeed, it was a wonderful decision I made to join PRP, and that decision has given me a generational advantage to achieve my aspirations. It's no longer news that the two (2) major political parties in the country are the same, it's just a situation of pot calling the kettle black, it's the same old generation of politicians just changing batons and shifting allegiance, not based on ideology but...

While our country is one where almost everybody is waiting in anticipation for white collar jobs, Haj. Binta Tukur Nadada defied this tradition and took the other path to success - Entrepreneurship. An indigene of Bakori, Katsina State; Haj. Binta is a renowned entrepreneur and CEO in the interior decoration sector. She is the founder and CEO of Bahaz Craft Nig. Ltd; a company established with the sole aim of bringing forth to the public quality yet affordable interior decoration products. Her company produces almost 62 different interior decoration products including throw pillows, floor puffs, chairs, frames etc all produced from high quality raw materials and designed by highly skilled personnel. Not only did she independently established herself, Haj. Binta has also paved way for others to realise their potential and become financially independent entities and professionals in the interior decoration business as she has almost 62 members of staff who have become expert...

PEOPLE'S REDEMPTION PARTY (PRP) Tuesday January 1st, 2019. OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL YOUTH LEADER. 2019 IS A DIVINE YEAR TO CHANGE THE NARRATIVE! Solidarity greetings to the youth of this great country and Nigerians in entirety. I'm so happy as we all safely crossed the border of 2018 and arrived at our destination, 2019. I pray our new destination to favour all and sundry, and may 2019 usher a new dispensation of wealth, health, and security of lives and properties of every Nigerian. It's needless to say that youth are the most populated portion of our population, and it's estimated that there are 67 million youth within the voting bracket. As a youth, I've been anticipating year 2019 for a very long time, not just for anything, but because it's a time we can right our rights, right our wrongs, and change the narratives where needed. My anticipation of the year 2019 is genuinely high, atimes, I mistakenly write 2019 when I fill tellers at the bank hall...

By Mustapha Usman Ahmed Baita-Garko, the first professor of Computer Science in Kano State, has said that it is a major challenge on him to impart the knowledge he had acquired to the younger ones in society. Speaking at a grand reception in honor of his professorship award organised by his family and friends, held in Garko Local Government area of Kano State on Saturday, Mr Baita-Garko, said becoming a professor in any field is not an easy task. According to him, being a professor entails hard work, passion and dedication. He said it is now a major challenge on him to see that his community and beyond benefit from his knowledge. Mr Baita-Garko, who was awarded the professor last year at the Federal University Dutse, FUD, Jigawa State, therefore promises to initiate a computer foundation for the younger ones in Kano and Jigawa. According to him, the foundation would be established to create awareness on the importance of computer education among youths in various ins...