A beautiful Nigerian Couple have won the hearts of many Nigerians after they held their wedding reception inside a camp for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
The groom, identified as Gbede El-Sino, took to his facebook page to share beautiful photos of his big day with the caption ;
GLORY BE TO GOD!
The IDPs were blessed with our reception in their camp.
We are overwhelmed by the show of love from our families, friends and well wishers, we thank you all for your prayers and support you gave to us during our wedding.
We pray that God almighty replenish you all in million ford.
The former Vice Chancellor of University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Prof Emmanuel Kucha has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged N70 million fraud.
‘The Professor’ pleaded not guilty to a four-count charge of conspiracy, misappropriation of public funds, abuse of office and gratification after being arraigned before a Federal High Court in Makurdi, Benue State’s capital.
Kucha who reportedly committed the offence while serving as a public officer at the university between 2012 and 2017, was accused of collecting bribe in the course of performing his official duties. The money was allegedly paid into his Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Account No: 0124395144, contravening Section 18(c) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Act, 2000.
The University former Vice Chancellor was granted bail in the sum of N10 million with one surety in like sum. His surety must be a public servant with the federal or Benue State Government on Grade Level 17.
The court ordered that Kucha be remanded in EFCC’s custody pending the perfection of his bail conditions, before adjourning the case till January 5 for trial.
A beautiful couple in Port Harcourt, Rivers State have gone viral on the internet by doing an unusual marriage ceremony.
The couple who did their wedding ceremony at Seventh-day Adventist Church, Ruuokwurusi, Port Harcourt, had no reception, bridal train, groomsmen, best man and chief bridesmaid.
The church’s social media page shared a photo of the couple and wrote; An interesting wedding today at Seventh-day Adventist Church, Ruuokwurusi.
At the end, all were given their food packs and dispersed from the church to their homes.
There are lots of lessons to be learnt from this. A lot of savings made. A very wise, realistic and practical wedding today.
Food for thought for those who are planning their weddings ahead.
Big Brother Naija Reality TV star, TBoss took to Instagram in the late hours of Tuesday to write a tribute to her late father who died in September 2019.
The TV star admitted not being in good terms with her father before his death. TBoss stated that if she could turn back the hands of time she would have always been there for her father and also tell him how much she loves him.
TBoss also disclosed that she remembers “all the good and not so good” moment and has also learnt that life is fleeting.
She wrote “I honestly don’t think people really understand the concept of Death.
“It is Final. Forever. And forever is a really long Loong Looooonnng time. I wish things were different, I wish I could turn back the hands of time to be there with you, be there for you like I’ve always been, to hold your hand through it all, to tell you how much I loved you, to forgive you, to forgive myself. I’m so sorry.
“I know you’re in a better place and have finally found the purest form of peace, peace that you never knew here on earth but Toksy misses you so much Tata. I miss you so much.
“I know that eventually, gradually the pain would fade away.
But for now, the tears keep me company, I remember all the good and all the not so good, I smile remembering the many pleasant times
But most especially I have Learnt- I Learnt that life is fleeting and the idea is to make and leave as many positive memories as possible. RIP Tata…”
Police in Kenya are holding a 17-year-old boy who allegedly killed a girl, 16, for rejecting his sexual advances.
Form 2 student Valerian Njeri was stabbed more than 20 times by the teenage boy after she turned down his request for intimacy.
She was killed less than 100 metres from her family’s homestead at Mirera in the periphery of Naivasha town on Thursday, November 28.
Her innocent gesture to return a book earlier given out to her by a neighbour and friend she trusted turned fatal. According to police investigators, the assailant used the book to bait the unsuspecting girl and lured her into the house.
Valerie’s father John Ndonu is yet to come to terms with the death of his first-born child whom he described as the family’s beacon of hope.
“She was everything a parent wanted in a child. She was obedient and loved education. She wanted to become a doctor and was passionate about it,” said the mourning father.
She had scored 346 marks in the KCPE, laying bear her education prowess and secured admission at the prestigious Mary Leakey Girls’ School, and was set to join Form Three next year.
Her mother, Mary Goleti Chepleting, said she was a staunch Catholic. “We used to pray in turns whenever she was home,” she recalls.
On the fateful day, Mr Ndonu recalls reminding her daughter to complete her house chores as well as her holiday assignments.
“She promised to do so the same day and we agreed I would append my signature on the school diary as is the norm. That was the last time we spoke,” said Mr Ndonu, overcome with emotion.
Mr Ndonu said that after being informed that his daughter was missing, he rushed home with his wife and joined neighbours, friends and relatives in searching for the girl.
“After several hours of searching, we gave up and decided to continue with the mission later. The following day, a neighbour stumbled on her lifeless body right outside our compound,” he narrated.
According to police, the girl was found naked with over 20 stab wounds on her body.
The boy accused of killing Njeri had attempted to start a relationship with her but she flatly refused, Mr Ndonu added.
The local Nyumba Kumi chairman, Daniel Gichanga, is still pained by the incident that happened a stone’s throw away from his place of business.
“I even asked the teenager arrested for the killing to get me a glass of drinking water and he did it without exhibiting any emotions,” said Mr Gichanga.
He said the boy, a Form Three student at Nanyuki High School, used to lend his books to Njeri during school holidays.
“The teenager accosted the victim after she returned one of the books at around midday. After she turned down his advances to get intimate, he turned wild and stabbed her several times,” said Mr Gichanga.
Police said the suspect hid the body inside his room before dumping it outside the family’s compound at night.
The police are still piecing together information but DCIO boss Kenneth Njoroge said the boy is the prime suspect.
“Initial investigations indicate that the teenager is a key suspect. He is still being interrogated,” he said.
Her body was moved to Naivasha hospital mortuary where a post-mortem will be conducted.
A Nigerian man identified as Obinna was stabbed to death by his fiancee following a minor misunderstanding.
A friend of the deceased identified as Sarafina Legacy, took to her facebook page to share photos of the slain man with the words ;
Obinna My Friend I can’t believe you’re gone ???
Chai Obinna my friend, I’ve been crying since yesterday over your demise, so this Nnewi devil finally killed u? ??? I and Tochukwu warned you not to marry this lady but u didn’t hear ?? The worst is that Obinna is an only son ?? RIP My brother and friend.
The first photo of Nigerian singer, Flavour’s third daughter with former beauty Queen, Sandra Okagbue has surfaced online few days after the little girl turned one.
Sandra Okagbue, few days ago took to her social media page to share a heartfelt birthday message to her daughter she welcomed with Flavour on November 23, 2018.
The former beauty Queen in her birthday message revealed that she stopped wondering if its possible to love two people equally, unconditionally and irrefutably after she welcomed her second daughter.
President Muhammadu and Aisha Buhari’s daughter, Hanan, recently concluded her University education in flying colors as she bagged a first class degree from a UK Varsity.
Sharing the photos on her official facebook page, her mother, Aisha Buhari wrote ;
Alhamdulillah ! Today I was joined by family members, friends and well wishers for the graduation of my daughter Aisha M Buhari Jnr (Hanan) @hanan_buhari who graduated with a first class degree. I’m grateful to the good people of Kebbi State, where her final project was located for all their support. I want to particularly thank H.E. Gov Atiku Bagudu, Ibrahim Bagudu, the First Lady of Kebbi the Emirs of Gwandu and the Emir of Daura. I wish all students the very best in their future endeavors.
Yul Edochie wants people to form the habit of celebrating other people while they are still alive instead of waiting to spend a lot after death.
According to him, when he had a near-death car crash, nobody celebrated him but if he had died, they would have turned up to celebrate his life.
“I survived a terrible accident & nobody came to celebrate my life. If I had died many asoebi groups would turn up to celebrate my life, fake love everywhere, someone will even choose to buy a 10million naira casket to bury me. We must change the way we reason as a people,” he tweeted.
I survived a terrible accident & nobody came to celebrate my life. If I had died many asoebi groups would turn up to celebrate my life, fake love everywhere, someone will even choose to buy a 10million naira casket to bury me. We must change the way we reason as a people.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) have assured Nigerians there will be no fuel scarcity during the Christmas celebrations.
Mele Kyari, group managing director (GMD) of the NNPC, said this during a meeting of stakeholders in the oil and gas sector at the presidential villa, Abuja.
The meeting, chaired by Abba Kyari, chief of staff to President Buhari, was attended by Babatunde Fashola, minister of works and housing; Mohammed Adamu, inspector-general of police, and heads of agencies in the oil and gas sector.
In December 2017, there was chronic fuel scarcity in the country caused by a shortfall in the supply of petroleum products. The same thing happened in 2018. Kyari said arrangement has been made to ensure adequate supply of petroleum products during the festive season.
“We are here today to take stock of our readiness for the festive period, particularly in terms of supplies and distribution of petroleum products across the country, so that this festive period will be enjoyed by Nigerians without any hitch, particularly during the Christmas and New Year”.
“We are very sure today we have very robust supply plan not just for Christmas but beyond. We are assuring Nigerians that the NNPC has made adequate arrangement to make adequate supply of petroleum products.
If there are any issues, we have come together with other agencies of government to ensure those issues are resolved to ensure Nigerians have a very merry Christmas this year.”
On the state of roads, Fashola said his ministry has directed contractors to provide palliatives to ease the movement of trucks and tankers. He said some major roads have been identified to aid the movement of petroleum products during the festive season.
“The Ministry of Works and Housing has a supporting role to play here. While construction work is ongoing on some of the routes used for moving cargo, we have met with our contractors and directed them to provide some palliatives to ease the movement of trucks and tankers,” he said.
“Some of these routes include Benin-Auchi-Okene; Warri-Sapele-Benin; Ilorin-Jaba Road; and Calabar-Itu Road. This is essentially to say we are giving everybody the support we can to ease the problem of moving fuel during the period.”
Regarding security, the IGP said the police will work in collaboration with sister organisations to boost security during the yuletide. “December is a festive period, a period when Nigerians in the diaspora will be coming to their homeland with their families. It is expected that every Nigerian is provided with adequate security for his life and property,” he said.
“For that reason, we have heightened the level of security within this period; not only the police, other security agencies are working together to ensure that the Christmas and even the New Year are celebrated without any criminal incident.”
Lagos Police Command have confirmed the arrest of four self-acclaimed pastors alleged of conducting fake miracles and prophecies within Lekki and Epe.
The suspects were arrested around 5am on November 30 after their vigil by detectives from the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) who monitored activities of one Pastor Ikpom David alleged to have procured fake testimonies from hired members for his church Wonders Assembly Ministry located opposite Lagos Business School, Ajah.
According to report the pastor hired a woman Rukayat Folawewo who pretended to have received miraculous healing from car accident after the pastor prayed for her and another woman Bunmi Joshua alleged to have testified that her speech and hearing impaired child was also healed by another pastor, Favour Elijah Chimobi.
Chimobi, the founder of Elijah Ministry at 9, Igirita street Port Harcourt, worked in cohorts with David to allegedly fleeced unsuspecting members of the public of their money and other valuables through their dubious practices.
Sources at the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department disclosed to newsmen that testimonies by the women were investigated and found to be fabricated and all suspects were moved to the department for further investigation.
Police Commissioner Hakeem Odumosu confirmed the arrest, he, however, assured residents that the suspects would be charged to court once investigation was concluded.
A woman, who was stabbed and robbed on her way from work, died after a hospital refused to treat her without a police report.
The woman, whose name has been given as Moradeun Balogun, was going home from work on Monday, November 2, when she was attacked, robbed, and stabbed in the neck, @tomiwale_ revealed on Twitter.
She was rushed to a hospital in Gbagada, Lagos, but they denied her treatment unless a police report is presented.
She died before she could be treated.
The Twitter user who shared the story is now asking for justice because the hospital refused to treat the victim without a police report.
Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi was crowned the first-ever player to win six Ballon d’Or trophy at a ceremony which took place in Paris on Monday night (Dec,2).
Before the event, Messi and his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo were on five each before the Barcelona superstar broke the tie yesterday.
In a new interview, Messi revealed that he was hurt when Cristiano Ronaldo joined him on five Ballon d’Or triumphs, claiming that the Portuguese will be experiencing similar emotions after he failed to show up at the 2019 Ballon d’Or’ ceremony.
“On the one hand, I enjoyed having five and being the only one,” Messi told France Football. ‘When Cristiano moved level, I admit that it hurt me a bit. I was no longer alone at the top. But it made sense, although it was good when I was alone at five.
“Was I frustrated in the last few years? Let’s say I understood why I did not win. As a team, we had not achieved our major goal, which was to win the Champions League, which gives you more chances to win the Ballon d’Or.
“When Cristiano Ronaldo won it is because he had achieved great seasons by winning the Champions League and being decisive. It was deserved, there was not much I could do.
“Did I feel injustice? It’s up to you to tell me if the Ballon d’Or is awarded to the best player or the one who enjoys the best season.
“It is also down to individual taste. Some prefer Cristiano, others myself or Neymar or [Kylian] Mbappe. People have the right to choose the one they like most.”
“Do I understand Ronaldo’s frustration? It is something that we live, feel and express according to our own way of being.
“Once again, the collective titles are the most important thing, even if the individual trophies are rewarding. When the Ballon d’Or eludes you, everyone reacts in their own way. But when you are a top athlete, you always want to win.”
Controversial Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu, has slammed his controversial colleague, Etinosa Idemudia, for using the Bible as an ashtray for her smoke by telling her that the holy books are not responsible for her ‘spiritual mumu.’
Mr. Maduagwu made this known via his Instagram page on Tuesday, 3rd December.
He wrote:
@etinosaofficial The bible or Quran is not responsible for your spiritual mumu, beg #Mercy for intelligence… ??Where exactly were you when God was distributing common sense in #EdoState? ?At your age, you dont know how to behave like an adult in public? Wait, even if the bushy #hair on your armpit is not lecturing you about how to #respect the holy bible, why is it not giving you the boldness to use the Quran for ashtray too? ?At least you should be able to also boast to our muslim brothers that spiritual mumu is better than winning #BBnaija? ?Madam, did you ask anyone to give you the #bible before you allegedly use it for ashtray? ?♂️So why allegedly asking people to give you a Quran so you can mess it up in two seconds?? Do you need more spiritual Eba to gather enough courage before disrespecting the Quran.
A Pastor in Delta state has gone viral after a video showing him handing over what he called ”anointed bread” to members of his church, surfaced online.
The clergyman identified as Bishop Godday Iboyi, can be heard telling his members he was giving away the ”anointed bread” to commemorate the fourth year anniversary of his divine escape from kidnappers’ den.
Media Personality and Big Brother Naija show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, his wife, Cynthia and their two children, Jeweluchi and Irubinachi, had a photo shoot recently and the pictures are so lovely.
Ebuka shared the photos on his Instagram page today, December 3, with the caption
Still completely surreal that we have two whole children; a 3 year old and an 8 month old… Jeweluchi (God’s messenger) Irubinachi (My path lives with God) Yes, we coined those names cos they’re also our priceless gems; Jewel and Rubi My entire world
BBNaija reality stars, Khafi Kareem and Gedoni are living the best time of their lives.
The couple were spotted in an eatery in Lekki, Lagos, displaying their affection for each other, and this warmed the hearts of fans who saw followed their journey in the Big Brother Naija house.
Below is the video that has got social media buzzing ;
The purses for the world heavyweight championship rematch between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jnr in Saudi Arabia have been revealed.
According to Riyadh Newsflash, British-Nigerian, Anthony Joshua will earn a whopping $85million from the rematch, while Andy Ruiz Jnr will go home with $13million even if he wins or loses the bout. That’s $2 million more than he earned in the first meeting with Joshua.
Anthony Joshua will attempt to regain his WBA, IBF and WBO Heavyweight titles he lost to Ruiz Jr back in June at Madison Square Garden. The Mexican boxer defeated Joshua in the seventh-round to hand AJ his first professional loss.
The highly anticipated rematch will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2019, in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.
Kenyan socialite, Huddah Monroe has taken to her social media page to share what she’s described as ‘the truth of the matter.
Huddah,who was giving her two-cents about body-shaming and what it means, has said we should all call a spade a spade.
She went further to say that skinny ladies get criticized for their size as well as fat ladies but nobody takes that into account.
Following that, she went further to say that if a lady is fat; she is fat and there should not be any sugarcoating to it.
Her post reads ;
Why is it ok to shame skinny women.
Call them skinny.
Lacking meat ETC and when a fat woman is fat, she can’t be called FAT coz that will be termed as body shaming ? LOL!!
They swea she is confident in her own skin and call her #THICK. BIssh is FATTTT! In capital letters! A whole elephant. Let’s just stop lying to these women and promote healthy living.
Davido’s fiancee and mother of his son, Chioma Avril Rowland, otherwise known as Chefchi had some major reflection and she has a lot to be thankful for this year, 2019.
The new mom took to her Instagram story to recount how she was able to overcome tough times.
Chioma wrote:
“So proud of how I handled this year, I fought so many silent battles, I had to humble myself, wipe my own tears, & pat myself on the back”
Social media is currently buzzing after it was discovered that retired footballer, Didier Drogba, uses an iphone 6.
Some online users are now of the opinion that no one should feel pressured to own the latest gadget because ”If Drogba, a multi-millionaire’ can still be using an Iphone 6, then no one should feel pressured.
Some reactions below ;
Aremex wrote ;
See, you will just kill yourself in this life if you don’t work on your mentality. If a whole Drogba can be using iPhone 6 despite being a multi millionaire, you that u are redeeming 50$ iTunes card will still be using iPhone 11 pro. Mentality is a gift o
Aoejnr wrote ;
If Drogba, a successful individual, is using iPhone 6 do you need bleed or kill yourself for iPhone 11.
Thereal turner wrote ;
A Multimillionaire like Drogba is using an iPhone 6, and you that is not even eating well wants to buy iPhone 11. Can’t you see that you brain has gone into coma. Better set you piorities right.
In this life, I mean inside life, do not let anybody rush you. See a successful man like Didier Drogba still using an iPhone 6! If you can't afford the latest gadget in the market, you are not a failure! pic.twitter.com/4K3uDvgrUP
A student of the University of Abuja, Comr. Sulaiman Rabiu (Aluta STANDARD), on the 2nd of December, 2019 proposed to his long time sweetheart Princess- Iboro Offonz a 100 level English student of the same University.
This day was memorable because Rabiu decided to pop the big question on the same day he concluded his undergraduate final exams.
In his words ;
“I’m a Muslim and she is a Christian and also I’m Hausa and she is Calabar.
I want Nigerians to know and understand that love is not about religion or ethnicity. It’s about the passion and feelings for one another. I am now happily engaged.”
On Monday December 2nd, a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos ordered the forfeiture of two multimillionaire houses owned by former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to the Federal government.
The EFCC had dragged Senator Bukola Saraki before the court with claims that the houses are proceeds from some illicit activities Saraki engaged in while he was governor of Kwara state between 2003 to 2011.
Comedian, Basket Mouth has released a statement in reaction to being removed as an ambassador for the European Union in Nigeria’s campaign against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.
The comedian was one of the Nigerian celebrities who were chosen to be advocates for the EU’s cause on Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV).
However there was an outrage on social media after the comedian was revealed as one of the ambassadors. Twitter users brought up a 2014 joke he made about rape and said he was not fit to represent women and the issues they face.
He was removed following the outrage.
Reacting to his removal, Basket Mouth released a statement on Instagram.
He shared a photo collage of a number of women, including his daughter, his wife, Busola Dakolo, and more and wrote:
Almost every morning in the blogs, on the news, there’s a picture of a man sitting on the floor pleading, the caption is usually in the line of ‘its the devils handwork’ and the topic is from underage defilement, rape or brutality against a woman or minor. I live in this same world with my most prized possessions my wife, my two daughters, my sisters and women who have built me into the man I am.
I was recently presented an opportunity to create awareness on the efforts of the EU to bring support to fighting this scourge, it was a no-brainer for me. I refused any compensation for it and volunteered to lend my voice because….its our fight, it’s not for the EU…its for my girls’ future.
Unfortunately, a few years ago I shared up a Facebook post that I thought was shedding light through humor to the entitled crude and very present behavioral patterns of some African men who equate spending to sexual favors, but I also realized then that women actually have to face this daily and its harrowing and I deeply apologized for it
I sincerely pray that this does not take away from the most important fight of our lives….the fight to secure our future…because the girl child is our future. I strongly appreciate the EU for this amazing platform to improve our lot, as long as the message reaches the ears of those who need it, then it’s a win. To every woman – our mothers, sisters, lovers, wives, crowns, supporters, prayer partners, foundation, life…. thank you for being who you are. So many times you sacrifice who you are for a man to become who he wants to be. It’s time we all love and and also support you like you do us….cos in your light, we all shine
Big Brother Naija star, Tacha, left Nigeria for Ghana on Friday, November 29th, to meet some of her dedicated fans in the country and also spend some quality time with them over there.
She has since been giving updates about her visit to Ghana on her social media since her arrival. The resounding welcome she received and the honor she has been getting.
The reality star recorded a video in traffic while in Ghana, where the orderliness by road users stunned her so much that she declared Ghana better than Nigeria in terms of orderliness.
Ghanaian business mogul, Ibraah One has slammed his country men for the way they welcomed BBNaija disqualified housemate Tacha to their country.
Tacha arrived Ghana a few days ago and was received at the airport by a crowd baring flowers. She has since been touring media houses as the love from Ghanaians keep soaring.
Reacting to the love Tacha has been getting from Ghanaians, Ibrah One took to social media to express disgust for it.
According to him:
“Ghanaians love giving attention to unnecessary things and people. How can you be hailing ‘body odor’ who got disqualified because of lack of manners?,” he wrote wrote.
A tragic event hit Owo, Ondo state yesterday Monday December 2nd after a police officer allegedly shot a commercial truck driver dead over N100 bribe.
According to eyewitnesses, the driver was stopped by the police officer who, along with some other officers, were on a stop and search duty. The officer allegedly asked for a N100 bribe but the truck driver refused to give him. There was an exchange of words and the officer allegedly opened fire on the truck driver, shooting him in the head. The driver died instantly.
Facebook user, Mercy-Blossom Oyisi, who witnessed the incident, wrote ;
Something happened not quite long, I’ve always heard about it but never experienced it. A police man killed a truck driver because of #100, the Hausa guys around started shooting randomly because one of them was killed, we ran into the bush when we started hearing gunshots.
There are dead people due to the shooting between the Hausa guys and the police men. One mama in our bus was shot while we were running. I’ve not recovered, still shivering. Because of #100 o, how are some people different from animals?
The Ondo state police command is yet to react to the incident.
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo was named the Italian league’s player of the year at an awards ceremony in Milan on Monday night.
Ronaldo was at the Gran Gala del Calcio in Milan to collect his prize, instead of attending the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris where he was third in the voting for best player in the world which Messi won.
According to reports, the Portugal international turned up about an hour before the main award was announced, arriving more than two hours after the other guests, and waited outside in the car until the moment came for him to go on stage to pick up the prize for his place in the team of the season.
“It’s an honor to hold this award,” Ronaldo said in Italian. “I thank my Juventus teammates.
“I’m very happy to play in Italy, it’s a very difficult league. Thanks to everyone for having voted for me. I want to do as well this year, too.”
Ronaldo also took to Instagram hours ago to thank everyone that voted for him, adding that switching to the Italian league from La liga has been difficult but he’s happy and wants to be better.
The Portugal international scored 26 goals in his debut season in Italy and helped Juventus towards another domestic title.
In the league, he scored 21 times in 31 appearances, finishing fourth in the top-scoring charts, with veteran striker Fabio Quagliarella of Sampdoria collecting the golden boot award.
A jury comprising of fellow Serie A players, coaches, referees, journalists, and current and former technical commissioners all agreed that Ronaldo was the league’s best last season.
Juventus’ quest to win the league yet again isn’t going well however, with Inter Milan currently a point above them at the summit of the table.
Ronaldo has managed six goals in his 11 Serie A appearances this term and will be expected to help his side secure another league title.
President Buhari on Monday, December 2nd in Daura, Katsina State, said Nigeria’s socio-economic and political salvation would come from education.
The President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said the president stated this at an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of Community Secondary School, Daura.
Buhari and five others founded the school as a community service. The president urged Nigerians to embrace learning as a way of life as his administration would do its best to provide access to it.
Buhari, who was honoured at the event, said his nine years in boarding school and joining the army shaped his life. “I spent nine years in the boarding school where the teachers showered us with love, care and total commitment.
They treated you as their own children. They commended you when you did well, and flogged you on bare buttocks if you misbehaved,” the President said.
He praised the current management of the school, which has been renamed Pilot Secondary School, Daura, for maintaining high standards. Buhari implored the old boys association to carry on the good work they were doing which had raised the school to an enviable height.
Alhaji M.T. Bature, the Sarkin Kudu of Katsina, said the vision of the founding fathers had ensured the success of so many sons of the state. He said graduate of the school had become professors, engineers, doctors and military generals.
