A video was trending on Twitter, which shows a young Nigerian lady inside a plane, who was having a mixed feelings and full of much anxiety being her first time on board a plane. She was seen crying and having some sort of mixed feelings, The phobia for flying in the air, and the joy of flying in an aircraft for the first time.



Watch her funny reaction.https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/05/watch-nigerian-ladys-reaction-to-flying.html

The world acclaimed greatest of all time, Lionel Messi, netted a wonderful goal for Barcelona with an amazing free-kick.



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My column on the back page of the Nigerian Tribune today. Snippet:My last week’s column that exploded Natasha H. Akpoti’s wildly unfounded conspiracy theories about Nigeria highlights the imperative for a radical, systemic curricular overhaul of Nigeria’s education system to make history compulsory from primary school to university. It also dramatizes the truism that you can’t build something on nothing.

Aristotle popularized the idea that nature abhors a vacuum. I would add that even the mind abhors a vacuum. Most human beings are intrinsically inquisitive and have an abiding yearning to learn about their past. If no systematic, empirical, and veridical body of historical knowledge exists to satisfy this longing, they will either invent it themselves or fall prey to the crackpot conspiracies of charlatans.

The enthusiasm with which people shared—and believed—Akpoti’s conspiratorial, logically impoverished, and chronologically impossible history of Nigeria is proof of this. So is the unnerving ignorance displayed by Buhari’s lawyers on Atiku Abubakar’s citizenship and the position of British northern Cameroon in the formation of Nigeria.

Plus, it’s impossible to fashion a functional country out of a disparate fragment of people such as Nigeria without a deliberate, well-thought-out collective history as a part of formal pedagogy in schools. Nations, as Anglo-Irish political scientist Benedict Anderson points out, are imagined communities. History is an important part of the imagination that brings forth nations out of aggregates of dissimilar people. That is why in the United States, to give an example I am intimately familiar with, history is mandatory from elementary school to university irrespective of course of study….

In the last few years, the claim that the Nigerian government “banned history” from the national curriculum has become a hackneyed, predictable refrain. It’s often uttered in moments of glaring display of historical ignorance, especially by young people. But this refrain is both dishonest and inaccurate. History was never a mandatory subject at any point in Nigeria’s history. It was always optional before it was discontinued because of progressively dwindling student enrollment.

When I started secondary school more than three decades ago, history and government were offered as alternatives to each other for students in the humanities and social sciences concentration. That is, you enrolled in either history or government but not both. In my secondary school, no one chose history. Apparently, this is a national phenomenon, which caused the ministry of education to discontinue offering the subject.

Nevertheless, even the secondary school history curriculum that students were taught (with which I am familiar because I studied it on my own) is deficient, poorly, and incapable of nurturing the sort of historical knowledge that is indispensable to national self-fashioning. At some point, the curricula of history and government were indistinguishable.

So people who advocate the return of history to the national secondary school curriculum should go beyond merely advocacy for its return; they should also insist that professional historians radically reorder the history curriculum and then compel the government to make it compulsory, not merely an option, for all secondary school students. A history curriculum appropriate for primary schools should also be designed and made mandatory. Finally, every higher education student, irrespective of disciplinary orientation, should be made to take at least two semesters’ worth of history courses as part of general education…

History bridges our past, our present, and our future. That was what Irish-British philosopher Edmund Burke meant when he said, “History is a pact between the dead, the living and the yet unborn.” We ignore history at own peril. And this leads me to why Nigeria needs to change its name….

I have written copiously on the need to change our colonial name. After formal independence from British colonialism, we changed our constitution, our national anthem, and our national currency, but we are still burdened with the name and national colors handed down to us by colonialism. Whenever Nigeria gets a thinking, self-respecting leadership, we need to throw away these avoidably odious holdovers of colonialism.

Nigeria is one of only a few previously colonized countries in the world that still bear the name imposed on them by their historical oppressors. As I showed last week, the name Nigeria was invented by Flora Shaw, Lugard’s wife, from the term “Niger-area,” and she intended for the name to refer only to what is now northern Nigeria. She didn’t have southern Nigeria in mind when she came up with the name. In fact, part of the reasons she invented the name was to differentiate the north from the south…

I pointed out in my February 25, 2017 column titled “A Vote for ‘Naija’ and Against ‘Nigeria’”— in response to the misguided campaign by the National Orientation Agency to ban the use of the affectionate diminutive term Naija in place of Nigeria—that, “If we must name our country after the longest river in our land, why not adopt one or all of its local names? Yoruba people call Rive Niger ‘Oya,’ the Baatonu people call it ‘Kora,’ Hausa people call it ‘Kwara,’ Igbo people call it ‘Orimiri,’ etc.”

If you blend the local names for River Niger from our country’s three major ethnic groups, you may come up with something like “Kwoyamiri.” Or, perhaps, “Oyakwamiri.” That’s an infinitely better, more authentic name than “Nigeria.”

If that doesn’t work, what stops us from adopting the as yet unclaimed name of a powerful precolonial West African empire called Songhai—on the model of Ghana, Benin, Mali, etc.? I pointed out in a previous column that, “it was actually an Igbo man from Ohafia by the name of Dr. Kalu Ezera who first suggested, in 1960, that Nigeria’s name should be changed to the United Republic of Songhai. But the reactionary colonial lackeys who formed the core of Nigeria’s early ‘nationalists’ ignored him. So the campaign to change Nigeria’s name to Songhai is neither new nor informed by ethnic or religious loyalties.”



A lot of the resistance to changing Nigeria’s name is often predicated on the notion that it’s too late. Well, the southern African country of Swaziland recently changed its name to Eswatini, and the entire world now refers to it by that name. In any case, it’s never too late to do the right thing.

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan remembers the loss of his Boss, President Umaru Musa-Yaradua, who passed away 9 years ago.



Dr Goodluck Jonathan in a statement released on his Fabook Page, he described President Umaru Musa Yaradua as a man of integrity wiith a humble spirit, who placed National interest above personal and ethnic gains.



"On this day nine years ago I lost a friend, colleague, brother, and boss, President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua. He was a selfless leader who placed national interest above personal and ethnic gains.

President Yar'Adua was a man of integrity with a humble spirit who always took upon himself the burden of national reconciliation, peace-building, and democratic consolidation.

He used the opportunity he had in public service to build bridges of love, foster unity and give hope to Nigerians.

Today, I remember and celebrate him for the works that he had done. Peace he lived for and homes of peace he built. Democracy he loved and democracy he nurtured. We will always remember you for your service. A servant leader truly you remain. -GEJ"



Source: https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/05/goodluck-jonathan-remembers-loss-of.html

Here is the full documentary on the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Regiment and Special Forces. The documentary highlights how the NAF Regiment Specialty has been repositioned in the last 4 years for effectiveness through capacity building initiatives.



The documentary also explained in details several steps and trainings to undergo during the full recruitment into the Nigeria Air Force (NAF)



The Nigerian Army is said to have trained 2251 personnel on special Air force missions in collaboration with the Israeli government.



Watch the Video:https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/05/video-how-nigerian-air-force-trains-and.html

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Three separate queries bordering on allegations of travelling without permission, financial impropriety, among others, have been issued to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, by the institution’s Registrar, Oladejo Azeez.
The registrar acted on the instruction of the chairman of the university’s governing council, Wale Babalakin.
The university’s former Registrar, Taiwo Ipaye, also received three letters of query bordering on similar allegations, while the immediate past vice-chancellor, Rahamon Bello, was also issued one. The immediate past bursar of the university, Lateef Odekunle, and his successor, Lekan Lawal, was also queried.
Others affected in what some stakeholders in the university have tagged; “harvest of queries,” also include two incumbent deputy vice-chancellors- Folasade Ogunsola and Oluwole Familoni; a former deputy vice-chancellor, Duro Oni; former directors of works, Niyi Ayeye and Adelere Adeniran; head of the university’s procurement unit, James Akanmu; dean of students’ affairs, Ademola Adeleke; director of academic planning, L.O Chukwu and the director of the institution’s foundation programme, Timothy Nubi.
The quartet of Ogundipe, Ogunsola, Familoni and Chukwu are also members of the governing council like the registrar and Mr Babalakin.

But the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has kicked against what it described as the dictatorial action of the council chairman, accusing him of flouting laid down procedures.
ASUU, in its letter to the affected union members, signed by its chairman, Dele Ashiru, said a purported report the council chairman is acting upon is yet to be submitted to the council for deliberation.
“This arbitrariness and ‘one man show’ is repulsive and unacceptable to our union as it smacks of vindictiveness,” ASUU said.
Registrar Accuses ASUU Of Double Standard
In his reaction, the registrar, Oladejo Azeez, condemned ASUU’s position, saying it shows dishonesty and inconsistency on the part of the union.

Titled; “The Need to Tell the Truth,” Mr Azeez, in his statement, challenged ASUU to cite specific sections of the institution’s law that is flouted by the council’s action. It accused the union of telling lies about various issues in the past, saying the union had always been defeated with logical argument and facts of history.
The statement is reproduced below:
“The attention of the Registry has been drawn to the circular issued by Dr Dele Ashiru, the Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Lagos Branch, on 2nd May 2019. In the said release, the Union accused the Council of the University of tyranny because Council sought explanation of certain activities and expenditure in the university.
“The notice did not identify any specific laws or regulation of the university that was violated by the Council. The office of the Registrar would be glad to receive the specific law or rule of the university that was breached to enable us pass it to Council.
“It is noteworthy that on previous occasions within the tenure of this Council, ASUU has issued notices criticizing the Council for taking certain steps, and all these occasions ASUU was not right. For example, when ASUU issued a statement that the meeting between Council and the Senate was unprecedented in the history of our University. It turned out to be wrong because previous Councils under Chief Afe Babalola, SAN and Deacon Gamaliel Onosode had also had similar meetings with the Senate.
“Similarly, ASUU issued a statement condemning the non-confirmation of Prof. Olowokudejo as a Distinguished Professor as an unprecedented violation of the academic autonomy of the university. Again, the statement turned out to be very wrong as it is clearly provided in the University of Lagos Act 1967 that the Council is the approving authority for all honours to be conferred by the university.

“It is unbelievable that the same ASUU that approached/and appealed to the Pro-Chancellor to confirm Olowokudejo’s appointment as a Distinguished Professor outside plenary after Council had taken a decision to step down his appointment in plenary is now making a case that the Chairman of Council cannot act for Council outside plenary. A paramount cornerstone for proper learning is intellectual honesty and consistency.
“We urge ASUU to remember that the University of Lagos is a centre of learning where the pursuit of knowledge is very paramount. There is nothing worse than the tyranny of ignorance.”
Vice-Chancellor Queries Registrar
In a swift response and what looks like supremacy battle, the university Vice-Chancellor, Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, has queried the authority of the registrar, to issue such a statement without his consent.
Mr Ogundipe, in his internal memo titled; “Re: The Need to Tell the Truth: Request for Explanation,” accused the registrar of usurping his power, and asked him to provide reasons behind his action.
According to the vice-chancellor, the communication unit of the institution’s corporate affairs directorate, through which the information was disseminated, is under the office of the vice-chancellor.

The statement reads in part; “In light of the foregoing, you are expected to explain the reason for the publication, bearing in mind Section 3 (1), 6 (1) of the University of Lagos Act (1961), as amended, which states inter alia- “There shall be a registrar, who shall be the administrative officer of the university and shall be responsible to the vice-chancellor for the day-to-day administrative work of the university…”
The VC also requested the registrar to provide approval for his released memo alongside his response to the query within the next 24 hours.
ASUU Fires Back At Council Chair, Registrar
In a scathing reply to the registrar’s statement, ASUU attacked both the council chairman and the registrar, describing them as liars.
ASUU said it had never attacked or condemned the council but that it would not allow an individual to usurp the power of the council.
The union’s statement is also reproduced below:
“The attention of our Union has been drawn to a most disparaging circular titled “The Need to Tell the Truth” signed by Oladejo Azeez, Esq. the University Registrar. Ordinarily, our Union would not have dignified the voice of the Pro-Chancellor in the handwriting of Oladejo Azeez Esq but for the barefaced lies and falsehood characteristic of the Pro-Chancellor, Dr Wale Babalakin. For the avoidance of doubt, the said circular indicated that our Union did not identify any specific laws or regulations of the University that was violated by Council. The correct position is that our Union has no problem with the University Council and has never accused it of any wrongdoing. Our grouse is the crude usurpation of Council’s powers by the Pro-Chancellor, Dr Wale Babalakin.
“The Registrar also claimed that “at previous occasions, ASUU claimed that the meeting between Council and the Senate was unprecedented in the history of our University”. The Registrar should be reminded that Council is not the same as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council. Our contention has always been that the Pro-Chancellor, Dr Wale Babalakin cannot approximate the Council of the University of Lagos. Furthermore, the mere fact that an illegality has occurred in the past does not mean that it cannot be corrected when such is pointed out. All the fears expressed by this same Dr Ashiru as the said Senate meeting which the Pro-Chancellor shamelessly denied are now manifesting.
“For the avoidance of doubt, ASUU is not bothered about whether the stepping down of Professor Olowokudejo’s appointment was unprecedented. Our unequivocal position is that Council’s decision to step down Senate recommendation of Prof. Olowokudejo as a distinguished Professor is “obnoxious, draconian and vindictive”. It is shocking that the Pro-Chancellor and his puppet Oladejo Azeez Esq can assert that “it is unbelievable that the same ASUU that approached and appealed to the Pro-Chancellor to confirm Olowokudejo’s appointment as a Distinguished Professor outside plenary after Council has taken a decision….. a paramount cornerstone for proper learning is intellectual honesty and consistency”. This assertion of Oladejo Azeez begs for some questions; was Oladejo Azeez at the meeting where ASUU made this request? What were the circumstances surrounding ASUU’s appeal to the Leviathan and tyrannical Pro-Chancellor? What eventually happened to Professor Olowokudejo’s appointment? At which plenary meeting of Council was Prof, Olowokudejo’s appointment ratified? Our Union wishes to state categorically that we shall continue to stand against the Pro-Chancellor’s tyranny and recklessness.
“For the incompetent and willing inconsequential tool called Oladejo Azeez, who was smuggled into the office as lame duck Registrar and Secretary to the Pro-Chancellor, he should be reminded that there is a limit to sycophancy and flunkey bootlicking. Oladejo Azeez should get familiar with the function(s) of a seasoned University Registrar and stop deploying the paraphernalia of his esteemed office in the service of a brutish leviathan.”
Other Governing Council Members Keep Mum
PREMIUM TIMES’ Efforts to get the reaction of other members of the university’s governing council have been unsuccessful.
When our reporter called on phone the representative of the Federal Ministry of Education in the council, Anne Haruna, she declined to comment.
She said as a civil servant, she is not expected to speak to journalists.
“You know I report to the permanent secretary. So the permanent secretary is in the best position to talk to you,” she said.
In a similar development, another council member, Alli Hussein from Katsina State neither picked calls to his mobile line nor replied a text message sent to him as at the time of filing this report.
Meanwhile, on the part of another council member, who was identified simply as Soyombo, a professor, the matter is too sensitive to be discussed on phone.
He said; “You know I don’t know the identity of who am talking to. So I cannot speak to you on this matter except I see you physically. Thank you.”
When PREMIUM TIMES spoke to those who have received copies of their queries too, including the former registrar, former vice-chancellor, among others, they also declined comment. They said they would talk at a time they consider appropriate.

Read more:https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/05/unilag-crises-deepen-as-babalakin_4.html

News Source: PREMIUM TIME.

Here is a video of Tonto dikeh praising his ex-husband Churchill for bringing her closer to God and also being a different man years back. I guess the Internet does not forget things .



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Source : https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/05/facts-about-rwanda-you-dont-know.html

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Facts about Rwanda you don’t know.



Rwanda is making significant progress on the 10,000 seater multi-sport arena in Kigali. Construction is expected to be completed by June.


In Rwanda, healthcare is free. Rwanda has also provided universal eye care for its citizens. The Public schools are so advanced and effective.that private schools had close in mass numbers due to low patronage


Do you know Rwanda made it! First satellite Launched to connect Remote schools to the internet

This was made successful on Friday Night, February 27, as Rwanda launched its first ever satellite in its skies to connect schools with internet across its remote part.

Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, is the cleanest city in Africa.

Why? The country’s 2008 ban on non-biodegradable plastic & the mandatory Saturday montly clean up practice called “Umuganda” , loosely translated as “coming together to achieve a common goal”

Read more: https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/05/facts-about-rwanda-you-dont-know.html

Source: https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/05/photos-of-10000-seater-multi-sport.html

Rwanda is making significant progress on the 10,000 multi-sport arena in Kigali, constructions is expected to be completed by June.



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Source: https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/05/sanwolu-at-induction-workshop-for-lagos.html

The Lagos State Governor-elect, Babajide Sanwolu today at the Induction Workshop for the Lagos State 9th House of Assembly Members-Elect at the Golden Tulip, Festac, Themed: "Responsive Representation & quality legislation as a prerequisite to good governance"

Source: https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/05/sanwolu-at-induction-workshop-for-lagos.html

Watch the moments Speeed Darlinton reacts and sent a message to tonto dikeh online.



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