Education
My father was jailed for resisting my enrollment in school – Atiku
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”
The Federal Government has approved nine new private universities, including Tazkiyah University (Kaduna), Leadership University (Abuja), Jimoh Babalola University (Kwara), Bridget University (Imo), Greenland University (Jigawa), JEFAP University (Niger), Azione Verde University (Imo), Unique Open University (Lagos), and American Open University (Ogun).
Education Minister Tunji Alausa said the approvals clear a backlog of applications, some pending for over six years, and follow stricter guidelines. A moratorium is now in place on new applications that do not meet the updated standards.
A serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been found dead in his lodge at Dambam Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
Security analyst, Zagazola Makama shared the news in a post on X on Monday.
He said the incident happened on Sunday morning.
The deceased identified as Mr. Nwokedi Chukwu Ebuka Gerald, 28, with state code number BA/25A/2069, was discovered by fellow Christian corps members while they were preparing for Sunday service.
Police said they received a report around 9:20 a.m. and visited the scene, after which the body was taken to the General Hospital in Dambam.
“A medical doctor confirmed him dead.His remains have since been moved to the Federal Medical Centre, Azare, for preservation.
Education
Student of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Samuel Chinecherem Ezeh Breaks Guinness Records For Creating Longest Sleeves
A fashion designer claimed a world record by creating a show-stopping robe with 50-metre sleeves.
The longest sleeves on a garment is 51.20 metres (167.97 ft) and was achieved by Samuel Chinecherem Ezeh (Nigeria) in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.
That’s longer than the Statue of Liberty is high and longer than an Olympic-size swimming pool.
Samuel made this attempt to create a landmark piece in the field of fashion.
Samuel, 27, who works as a fashion designer and tailor while studying at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, had to overcome a lot to make the garment.
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