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kettykin:
If Nigeria is not restructured , Lagos and the struggle for the control of Lagos will birth a civil war

But weren't you the person that was preaching that Lagos is dying, that it would be like Warri and that nobody wants to stay in Lagos? How would the struggle for control of such a place birth a civil war?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5gwhY7WvPU?si=UNZ7aAX5V6xIqn_u

Hope Uzodimma @Hope_Uzodimma1

In strengthening the unity in our diversity, our constitution must reflect our shared values and aspirations, not create loopholes for division. I made this clear while speaking at the South East, Center B, Public Hearing (Imo & Abia States) of the Review of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended, held at the Eze Imo Palace Auditorium, Owerri.

Top on my address was the call for the creation of two additional States in the South East. This, I believe, is a matter of equity and a necessary step towards accelerating development in the region. I emphasized the strategic consideration of at least one new State falling within the oil-producing axis, to facilitate access to developmental resources and infrastructure.

I also advocated for a reinstatement of a vital democratic tradition, one practiced in our early Republics, whereby any Nigerian born in a State or who has lived there for over ten years, with good conduct, should be granted indigene status and its attendant benefits.

For lasting political balance, I proposed that the six geopolitical zones be constitutionally recognized in the zoning of the Presidency, replacing the current North - South arrangement. This will foster national inclusion and ease political tensions during presidential elections.

Finally, I emphasized the urgent need for State Policing to address localized security threats and better safeguard citizens. In my appeal to the National Assembly, I highlighted our commitment to the federation and our collective progress in unity.

- Hope Uzodimma

https://x.com/Hope_Uzodimma1/status/1946678872906539067?t=FVg0di-FTWCHpQlK4Z4GqQ&s=19

The controversy arose because people did not actually listen to what the governor said. What did he say?

The governor thanked President Tinubu for agreeing to take over TASUED (that is, the Federal Government took over the university from the Ogun State Government). He then thanked God that they were able to show appreciation to the Awujale while he was alive by renaming the Tai Solarin College of Education after him (that was done in 2021).

bestman09:
Thanks for the update. I personally used to think that it was the college of education that was upgraded to the university

The college of education was upgraded into a university.

However, the Ogun State Government wanted it to be both a university and a college of education. The National Commission for Colleges of Education refused because it didn't want the college of education to be subordinate to a university.

So it was split in two in 2008.

This created confusion because there was a university and a college of education with the same name.

In 2021 the Ogun State Government changed the name of the college of education to Sikiru Adetona College of Education. As I said, it was changed when the Awujale was alive.

tete7000:
The grievance people have is "why erase someone's name to put another person's name?" Why not maintain status quo and get another institution to rename?
By the way I am personally not bothered about what bears whose name, I don't know what that does to someone who is already dead, rottening in the grave.

lovewins:
I just read the story from the source and this is journalistic incompetence. I am not a journalist and I know the vast majority of Facebook pages posturing as official pages of these players are fake. I've had to warn many of us here that stories from Facebook particularly without a credible source are most likely fake.

How does a reputable media platform like This day quote a "Facebook post" without even cross-checking her other social media platform to start or reaching out directly to the player?

Just yesterday, I posted what I felt appeared to be an apparent retirement post by Onome Ebi, and like naptu pointed out, I had earlier seen her Twitter post (which I know to be personally controlled by her) but didn't think it was good enough to make conclusions. It wasn't until I saw her Instagram post which was more exhaustive that I decided to post about it and even then, I wasn't definitive with my conclusions since se didn't expressly use the word. How a journalist could be so incompetent is concerning.

There was also a similar issue with Ashleigh Plumptre just before the tournament began. She had to issue a disclaimer and point out that those Facebook and Instagram pages do not belong to her.

People don't read.

One person is asking if those that named Tai Solarin College of Education did not know that there was already an institution with that name.

Which came first, the university or the college?


Anyway, the controversy is exactly the reason that I didn't complain. Having 2 institutions with very similar names would confuse people, so I understand why the college was renamed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jZAV56Yzco?si=q8tYVSB3oGmWggq9

Asisat has been thinking of retiring before this tournament.

She made an Instagram story sometime ago when something happened. She said that the stress was making her consider whether she should do what was on her mind immediately. She indicated that she was thinking of retiring and she was wondering whether she should just do it immediately.

In fact, at that time I got the impression that she was thinking of retiring from football completely, not just the national team.

Previous thread:


Abiodun Renames Tai Solarin University Of Education In Honour Of Awujale
https://www.nairaland.com/8479977/abiodun-renames-tai-solarin-university

I wrote this yesterday.

The current outrage.

I was about to complain, then I remembered that there were two. Many people are complaining right now, but I'm willing to bet that they don't know that there are two.

Two what?

The Ogun State College of Education was established in 1978. Its name was changed to Tai Solarin College of Education (TASCE) in 1994 after the death of the great educationist.


Governor Dapo Abiodun renamed it again and it is now known as the Sikiru Adetona College of Science and Technology, in honour of the late Awujale of Ijebu.

That's why some people are up in arms. Dr Tai Solarin was an atheist and his religion was education. His dream was for every Nigerian child to be able to get top quality education. Critics say that Dr Solarin's name is being erased and that he did more for education in Nigeria than Oba Adetona.

But wait a minute, I said that I was about to complain, but I didn't anymore. Why?

That's because the Ogun State Government established the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in 2005. It is a separate institution and it still bears that name. The university was taken over by the Federal Government early this year.

Basically there were 2 higher educational institutions in Ogun State that were named after Tai Solarin and one of them has been named after Oba Sikiru Adetona.

Are they the same?

1) This is Tai Solarin University of Education.

https://tasued.edu.ng/

2) This is the former Tai Solarin College of Education, now known as Sikiru Adetona College of Education.

https://tasce.edu.ng/site/about/

Note: As the governor said, the college was renamed while the Awujale was still alive.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O8pmxdTvqk?si=dUz0rIKceRWq0k6e

Meanwhile, foreign dignitaries continue to sign the condolence registers.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria🇳🇬 @NigeriaMFA

His Excellency, Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia visited the Embassy of Nigeria in Monrovia on Wednesday 16th July, 2025 to sign the Book of Condolence in honour of late former President Muhammadu Buhari.

He was received by Amb. (Mrs.) R.O Mohammed, the Chargé d’Affaires a.i and Staff of the Embassy.

https://x.com/NigeriaMFA/status/1946520592590451124?t=lbGcfvmr2YIVYpdEo2LyBA&s=19

Garba Shehu @GarShehu

After a state burial like no other, the renaming of the University of Maiduguri after the late President Muhammadu Buhari is an honour well deserved.

Heartening to see this happening in our lifetime in Nigeria. My personal view.

https://x.com/GarShehu/status/1945923998555996665?t=ehV4yB7AXArnguXEi98WNA&s=19

Garba Shehu @GarShehu

Family Expresses Gratitude To All Who Participated in Buhari’s Burial and Prayers.

The most senior member of the Buhari family, the family of the late President, Muhammadu Buhari, Malam Mamman Daura has, on behalf of the family expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife, the First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu for their role and that of Government of the Federation before, and after the passing of the former president.

“It is truly comforting to receive such support from the President and the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, who went to the United Kingdom, and here in Daura, for the days he and the ministers during the mourning period. These have instilled confidence in all of us to face this loss with courage.

“We are deeply grateful to the President on his thoughtful gestures in declaring a public holiday and renaming the University of Maiduguri after Buhari.

“Our gratitude also goes to leaders of the various countries around the globe who either came in person, sent representatives, sent letters, or placed personal telephone calls to commiserate with us. Of special note were those of the King of England, King Charles 111, the Secretary General of the United Nations, the Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed, the Chairman of the African Union, and that of the Committee of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS countries, and our former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar.

“Muhammadu Buhari’s demise is an irreparable loss and its pain is beyond words, but the general reaction and kind expressions give us the strength to cope with the loss of our esteemed family member and former leader of the country.

“The family is equally grateful to Vice President Kashim Shettima in his own person and his wife, and to all state governors, especially those of Katsina, the host governor Dr Dikko Umar Radda; Professor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State and all those who visited us in the UK and Daura from Adamawa, Kano, Kwara, Lagos, Kaduna, Imo, Nassarawa, Bauchi, Sokoto, Kebbi as well as the several former governors, including Dr Peter Obi for their compassionate words of condolence.

Your empathy has touched our hearts deeply, and we are truly grateful for your kindness. “We express our deep appreciations to former Vice Presidents Atiku Abubakar, Architect Namadi Sambo, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, and Ambassador Babagana Kingibe as well as to the President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio, the Speaker, House of Representatives, Honorable Tajuddeen Abbas, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and the other leaders and members of the National and State Assemblies.

“We do sincerely thank the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume and his predecessor in office, Boss Mustapha, the current Chief of Staff, Honorable Femi Gbajabiamila and his predecessor, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, former and serving members of the cabinet in both administrations for their activities in these events and their comforting words.

“We are very pleased with the amazing gestures of our traditional leaders, notably the Sultan of Sokoto, the Shehu of Borno, the Emir of Gwandu and the host emirs of Katsina and Daura, as well as the various emirs and chiefs from all over Nigeria and the neighboring countries who came in person or sent representatives.

“We have been honored by the large turnout of religious leaders, Islamic, Christian and of other faiths, community leaders, women, youth and politicians of various leanings whose surge in Daura was both challenging and reassuring.
The family in Daura is also thanking past and serving security and intelligence, police and military leaders, permanent secretaries, and the rank and file civil servants, community groups and associations, civil society, and the media of communications.

"The family expresses its appreciation to the nation's business leaders who visited Daura in the persons of Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Abdul Samad Isyaka Rabi’u, Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi, Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, Kola Adesina and Nasiru Danu.

“We also take this opportunity to thank the entire citizens of this country and those of other nations represented by their missions in Nigeria.

“All of Nigeria came out in force to bury Buhari and condole with us and pray for him. We are deeply grateful for the visits, the condolence messages, and prayers on him. We are thankful to all.

“We respect your prayers as I and the family go through this period. May the Almighty Allah bless and reward you all.”

https://x.com/GarShehu/status/1946923058989547613?t=uwNSnVoaKtTTWosqgdkyWQ&s=19

These photos are old (from 2023).

Yes, Kwankwaso was at the Aso Rock Villa today, but it wasn't for a meeting with President Tinubu. He attended a conference that was organised by the Office of the Vice President (he was special guest of honour at the Nigeria Forest Economic Summit at the Presidential Villa).

(Follow members of the Kwankwasiya Movement if you want to see the real photos).

Baxilexi:
Can someone attach a separate photo of the page of our constitution where it states the above from the presidential aide?

Kemi was not born in Nigeria but inherited citizenship, and from my interpretation she is correct by saying she cannot pass it to her children.

25 (c) in your screenshot.

Nigeria🇳🇬 vs 🇿🇦South Africa pre-match press conference.

Coach Desiree Ellis and Gabriella


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITVqTRy-oKE?si=UiavfN-WGDWfWSpS

Nigeria🇳🇬 vs 🇿🇦South Africa pre-match press conference.

Coach Madugu and Esther Okoronkwo


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eWnaIftmqA?si=O3vd_mpsfigmw0qM

She tweeted this earlier today.