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My father was jailed for resisting my enrollment in school – Atiku

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Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has revealed that his late father was once jailed for resisting his enrollment in school — a turning point that shaped his lifelong commitment to education and public service.

Speaking on Friday at the 2025 convocation ceremony of the American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola, Atiku delivered an emotional address to the graduating class, drawing deeply from his personal history to inspire the next generation of leaders.

“My father was jailed for resisting my enrollment in school,” Atiku told the gathering.

“We started from nothing — sitting on the bare ground, writing with our fingers. That’s how far I’ve come.”

Atiku, who is also the founder of AUN, described the institution as a, “world-class citadel of learning” and a legacy that would serve generations to come.
However, he clarified that the motivation behind establishing the university was not directly tied to his childhood experiences.

“The AUN story is different,” he explained.
“It was the American Peace Corps which taught me in 1961 that truly ignited the vision.”

In a speech laced with anecdotes and life lessons, the elder statesman emphasized patience as a virtue and a tool for transformative leadership.

“Patience is not weakness,” he said.
“It is a weapon of the wise.”

Reflecting on his political journey, Atiku recounted how he rejected an offer to become governor during the military era because it was not earned through democratic means.

“When we resisted military dictatorship, they offered me a governorship without an election. I rejected it,” he said.

“In 1999, I earned it the right way and became Vice President.”

He also paid tribute to his political mentor, the late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, describing him as the epitome of courage.

“His blood pressure was normal on the day of his scheduled execution. That’s a soldier. That’s courage”

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Sabinus’ Sister Gets Called to the Nigerian Bar

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Nigerian comedian and skitmaker, Emmanuel Ejekwu, aka Sabinus, has taken to social media to celebrate a major milestone in his family, his younger sister, Hachi Ejekwu, has been called to the Nigerian Bar.

In a heartwarming and hilarious video shared on his Instagram page, Sabinus beamed with pride as he showcased his sister in her full legal regalia, exuding confidence and joy.

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“God said hold my cup” – Unilag Law Graduate Celebrates First Class, Emerges Top 10 Nationwide

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A newly called-to-bar law graduate, Austine Orimoloye, is trending online after sharing her inspiring journey from law school dream to national recognition.

In a post shared on X, Austine announced that she not only bagged a First Class but also ranked 10th out of 7,134 candidates in Nigerian Law School results. She also emerged 2023 Best Graduating Student from the Faculty of Law, University of Lagos.

“Prayed and prepared for a first class but God literally said hold my cup,” she wrote, celebrating the big win.

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Panic among Ondo varsity students over missing colleagues

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The student community of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, has been thrown into a state of panic following the mysterious disappearance of two of their colleagues.

The whereabouts of the students, Andrel Okah of the Department of History and International Studies, and John Abba of the Department of Economics, who were last seen two weeks ago, have caused fear and despair among their coursemates.

Both students are in 200-level, and according to close friends, all efforts to reach them via their phones have been unsuccessful. This has raised particular concern, as they are known for their regular attendance at classes and academic activities.

According to a fellow student, who identified himself as Ajibola, the two students have not been seen on campus for the past two weeks, behaviour he described as highly unusual, hence the growing anxiety.

He said, “We don’t even know if it is a case of kidnapping or something else. The two of them are very close, though. But efforts to reach them through their phones have repeatedly failed. Their sudden disappearance is giving us concerns. The students’ community is already worried and also agitated.”

Expressing frustration over what he described as a lack of urgency from the relevant authorities, Ajibola noted that, although the matter had been reported to both the university management and the police, no concrete action had yet been taken.

When contacted, the spokesperson for the institution, Mr Victor Akinpelumi, stated that the police had already been informed of the development by the university.

Similarly, the spokesperson for the state police command, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed that the matter had been reported and was under investigation.

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