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ABU Celebrates 63rd Anniversary In A Low-Key With Special Prayers

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ABU Celebrates 63rd Anniversary

ABU Celebrates 63rd Anniversary In A Low-Key With Special Prayers

ABU celebrates 63rd anniversary in a low-key with special prayers. The director said at inception, ABU had four faculties and 426 students.

The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, says it is marking its 63rd anniversary in a low-key manner, with special prayers.

The institution is 63 years old today, Saturday, October 4, 2025.

Auwalu Umar, director, public affairs directorate of the university, disclosed this in a statement issued in Zaria on Saturday.

He said: “The university, founded on October 4, 1962, marked the anniversary in a low-key manner, with special prayers offered by staff and students at mosques and churches across the two campuses.

“The special prayers offered by staff and students are for the continued growth and development of the institution.”

According to him, as part of the activities for the anniversary celebration, the Vice-Chancellor, Adamu Ahmed, will address a press conference highlighting the university’s major contributions to national, regional, and global development.

Mr Umar said ABU traced its origin to the recommendations of the 1959 Ashby Commission on Post-School Certificate and Higher Education, which proposed the establishment of a university in Zaria to serve the then Northern Region of Nigeria.

“A law establishing a Provisional Council for the proposed university was enacted in April 1961 by the Legislature of Northern Nigeria.

“The council was inaugurated in November 1961 under the Chairmanship of Sir Kashim Ibrahim, who later became Governor of Northern Nigeria and the university’s first Visitor.

“Sir Norman Stanley Alexander, a New Zealander and Professor of Physics at the then University College, Ibadan, was appointed as the first Principal and later Vice-Chancellor, assuming office in November 1961,” he said.

Mr Umar said the university was named after Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto and Premier of Northern Nigeria, who also served as its first chancellor, and officially opened it on October 4, 1962.

“ABU evolved from several earlier institutions, including the Nigerian College of Arts, Science, and Technology, Zaria (founded in 1955); the Clerical Training Centre, Kongo (1957); the Samaru Agricultural Research Station (1924); and the Shika Stock Farm (1928),” he said.

The director said at inception, ABU had four faculties—agriculture, engineering, law, and science—with 15 academic departments and 426 students.

He added that following the Ahmadu Bello University (Transition) Provisions Decree of 1975, the institution became a federal university.

ABU Celebrates 63rd Anniversary

ABU Celebrates 63rd Anniversary

“From its pioneering Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Norman Stanley Alexander, to the current helmsman, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, ABU has expanded remarkably in size, scope, and academic depth.

“By 1987, the year of its 25th anniversary, ABU had become the largest and most extensive university in sub-Saharan Africa, occupying about 7,000 hectares,” he said
He said ABU currently had 18 faculties, 110 academic departments, and a College of Medical Sciences.

Others are a Postgraduate College, a Distance Learning Centre, the International Institute of Online Education, three Africa Centres of Excellence, and several Research Institutes and Centres.

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ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party, Others Brought Insecurity, Hunger, Says Atiku

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ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party, Others Brought Insecurity, Hunger, Says Atiku

ADC is Nigeria’s only reliable political party, others brought insecurity, hunger, says Atiku. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubukar says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is the only reliable political party in the country, noting that others have brought insecurity, hunger, poverty and unemployment.
Speaking in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba state, during the official opening of the ADC state secretariat, Abubakar said the party is ready for a 2027 victory but urged Nigerians to unite to rescue the nation.

He also asked Taraba residents to take part in the ongoing continuous voter registration exercise, adding that their participation is crucial to reversing Nigeria’s worsening hardship.
“I am in Taraba to inaugurate our new party office of the ADC, and I want you to hold the party with integrity,” Channels Television quoted Atiku as saying.

“Do not allow anybody to deceive you with any other party, because we have tasted other political parties, and they brought nothing but insecurity, hunger, poverty and unemployment. “The youths and women should know that we are doing this for them to have a better future, and I am holding on to their promise. “ADC will win Taraba state and win Nigeria as the only reliable political party.”

ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party

ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party

 

Abubakar, who formally joined the ADC on Monday—17 months before the 2027 general election—said his experience across political platforms convinced him that the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other parties lack the capacity to rescue the country.

He resigned from the PDP on July 16, citing “irreconcilable differences” within the opposition party as his reason for leaving.

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Akwa Ibom Governor Pledges Commitment To Tourism, Blue Economy Development

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Akwa Ibom Governor Pledges Commitment To Tourism, Blue Economy Development

Akwa Ibom governor pledges commitment to tourism, blue economy development… commends Editi Effiong for projecting State’s tourism potentials

As part of his effort to encourage tourism and enhance the State’s blue economy, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to encourage and reward young professionals who are willing to collaborate with his administration in promoting the positive image of the State through the ARISE Agenda.

The Governor made this known while fielding questions from Government House correspondents shortly after embarking on inspection of a locale of a movie, “The Black Book 2” (Old Scores), at Ishiet Beach/Market in Uruan Local Government Area.

He commended the movie Producer and Director, Mr. Editi Effiong, for his talent, vision, inspiration, and creative ability to project the tourism potentials and boost the economy of the State.

Governor Eno charged young Akwa Ibomites to shun divisive tendencies, be inspired, and emulate the creative effort of successful Akwa Ibom sons and daughters by joining hands to develop the tourism and blue economy of the State.

“The impression is amazing, seeing that we have one of our own trying to pull the world down here.

“I would love to thank and encourage him, and to let our young people see that Akwa Ibom has what it takes to drag the world’s attention.

“It depends on what you see. Someone can see this place and write one story about a swamp that has been abandoned and make all the noise. Another person sees this place and makes a great movie out of it that will market this place to the world and is able to attract the attention because of the work he has done here,” he said.

The State Chief Executive pledged his encouragement, support, and collaboration with Editi and other young Akwa Ibomites to enable them rise to the zenith of their calling.

“We are going to work with him. Editi is a young man I have known very well. This is one thing I say to our people in the diaspora, let’s partner. Come back home, whatever you see out there, bring it back here, and let’s work together.

“I think that is the story, and I am really impressed. If you know the number of people that have visited this State in the course of this film, the talents, and the caliber of artists that have been here, then this young man deserves an award and our support,” he added.

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On his part, the movie Producer and Director, Effiong, appreciated Governor Eno for his visionary leadership and passion for tourism development.

He expressed gratitude to the Governor for creating a hospitable and tourism friendly ecosystem to enhance talent exploration through the provision of good road network and quality modern facilities which distinguished the State as one of the most treasured locations in the country.

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EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation

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EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation

EFCC releases ex-AGF Malami after hours of interrogation. He said he would return for further questioning.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the former attorney general of the federation and minister of justice, Abubakar Malami, after hours of interrogation by the anti-graft team.

Mr Malami confirmed his release in his X account on Saturday. The former minister said that he had been released and scheduled for another meeting with investigators.
He said that the reality behind the “fabricated allegations” levelled against him would become clearer with time.

“In line with my undertaking to keep Nigerians updated on my invitation by EFCC, I give glory to Allah for his divine intervention. “The engagement was successful and I am eventually released while on an appointment for further engagement as the truth relating to the fabricated allegations against me continues to unfold.”

EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation

EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation

The EFCC had summoned Mr Malami through a letter dated November 24, and signed by Sunday Ofen-Imu on behalf of its chairman, Ola Olukoyede.

The EFCC did not disclose the specific allegations for which Mr Malami was invited.

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