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Dear Al-Ameer Seyeed Yusuf Oloyede (Nurulah), Celebrating you on this your auspicious natal day commemoration become imperative because your dedication, vision, and immense Islamic knowledge have illuminated the path of countless souls within the Dairatul Jafariyah Fi Torikat Tijanniyah Youth Wing. Your leadership under the esteemed guidance of His Eminence, Fodilatu Sheikh Sulaiman Yusuf (Al-Kaduna R.T.A), has been nothing short of exemplary. You have not only shaped the future of our community but have also become a beacon of inspiration for all who have had the privilege of knowing you. Your eloquence as a speaker during your sermons resonates deeply with all of us, and your boundless commitment to the betterment of our association is truly commendable. You are more than just a leader – you are a friend, a confidant, a cherished family member, and a living embodiment of brotherhood. As we celebrate you today, we pray that your journey continues to be paved wi...

ON PSEUDO-INTELLECTUAL ENGAGEMENT IN NIGERIA SOCIAL MEDIA By Iranloye Sofiu Taiye One of the essential elements that strengthen the unity of countries with numerous ethnicities is the mutually esteemed mode of communication, respect for their diversities, and by extension, mutual political relationship. But presently, the Nigeria social media fora are nothing but a channel for perpetrating, promoting, and sowing seeds of national discord, anchored on the uncivilized conduct of the politician and the supporters of political parties. It’s now conspicuous, apparent, and plausible that the spurious actions of the users of the social media platforms encompassing Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and WhatsApp groups have nourished the already perturbed and suffocating political terrain.  Glaringly, this is an indication that we have a long battle to wrestle with, considering the pandemonium that had ravaged the online space aftermath of this year’s general election. It’s very dis...

NIGERIA : Prognosis and challenges against the incoming government.  Nigeria became an independent State on the 1st of October 1960 from her former British colonial masters which ushered Nigeria to the comity of a sovereign state and membership of the United Nations (UN) after decades of British colonial administration officially came to an end (1900 - 1960). On the eve of independence, our nationalists and indegionious politicians were given the mandate to administer Nigeria after rigorous agitations struggles, and movements by our nationalists who fought passionately to attain self-rule and independence subsequently. It was a memorable period when millions of Nigerian citizens both at home and in the diaspora troops out with Nigerian flags to celebrate and jubilate the end of the British colonial rule on our father's land.  Nigeria is a heterogeneous and multiethnic state with multifaceted socio-economic and political backgrounds, these invariably made Nigeria a ...

The news of nominees for commissioners in Kwara State has put many people in awe and been met with surprise from a lot of people.  Offa is known to be a community with over 100,000 population in the southern part of Kwara State, The language of the residents is Yorùbá, as the ancient town belongs to/is the head of Ibolo Providence of the old Oyo Empire.  The town has produced well over 100 professors in numerous academic fields.  The nomination of Dr Amina El-Imam, a senior lecturer in the Department of Microbiology, University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) as a commissioner in Kwara using Offa slot looks like a nightmare to many as the regular politicians that the people know and was expecting were not nominated for commissionership.  In fact, same could be said for all nominees in Kwara; majority of them are not political gladiators. They are rather a breed of technocrats and academicians with proven excellences in their different fields. This was peculiar in th...

AN APPRECIATION FOR A SUCCESSFUL HIKING ADVENTURE TO MINKIS HILL KEFFI Greetings, esteemed members of the Federation of Yoruba Students Association, Nasarawa State University Chapter (FEYOSA), I am delighted to address you all after our first-ever hiking adventure, which was an immense success! Today's event served as a testament to the significance of striking a balance between work and play, ensuring that we remain vibrant and engaged in all aspects of life. On behalf of the executive council and the dedicated hiking committee members, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to each one of you who participated in this unforgettable journey. Your enthusiastic involvement brought life, joy, and camaraderie throughout the entire expedition, leaving us with memories to cherish for a lifetime. A special commendation goes out to our esteemed hiking committee members. Your meticulous planning and execution ensured that the day was filled with excitement and wonder, ma...

PRESIDENT SPEECH  Distinguished guests, esteemed faculty members, respected elders, fellow Yoruba students, ladies, and gentlemen, It is with great joy and a sense of pride that I stand before you today as the President of the Federation of Yoruba Students Association (FEYOSA), Nasarawa State University, Keffi Chapter. On behalf of FEYOSA, I extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you present here for the first edition of the Oratory contest among Yoruba Students and our annual orientation program for the newly admitted Yoruba students. Today, we gather to celebrate and nurture the intellectual capabilities of our youth, while also reflecting on the importance of preserving our rich cultural heritage in the face of the overwhelming influence of globalization. The topic for the oratory contest, "In what way can Nigerian youth promote and preserve their cultural heritage amidst the influence of globalization?" truly encapsulates the challenges and...

I register my profound gratitude to entire executives and members of the TEENS CLUB  for finding me worthy for this webinar presentation on the theme: NIGERIA YESTERDAY, NIGERIA TODAY AND NIGERIA TOMORROW. Thanks a lot, I'm delighted.