Almajiri: Sokoto copies Indonesia’s Pondok education model

The Sokoto State government is set to replace the Almajiri system with the Indonesian Pondok education model. This was revealed at the weekend by Governor of Aminu Tambuwal following a visit by the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, AVM Usra Hendra Harahap. The Pondok model employs mosques and langgar (a blend of Islamic and Western education) as well as existing local institutions such as surau (Islamic assembly buildings) and pesantren (a Muslim school in Indonesia operated by religious leaders) as the places for Muslims to study Islam.

Check Out These Magical NYSC POP Photos

Across the 36 states and FCT, there was a passing out parade (POP) for the 2019 Batch ‘A’ corps members who officially signed out of the National Youth Service Scheme today, Thursday, March 5.

‘My aides stole money in my bedroom’

The lawmaker representing Osun Central Senatorial District, Senator Ajibola Bashiru, has said that his political aides stole his money in his bedroom last December. He, however, refuted an allegation that he apprehended five of them because of the theft.

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, celebrates five years on the throne (photos)

Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II) is celebrating five years on the throne. Oba Adeyeye was crowned on the 7th of March 2015, at Enuwa Square, Ile-Ife, Osun State, in the presence of several dignitaries including the Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo.

“i went to 4 different universities before i could become a graduate” -Social media comedian, Mr Macaroni shares his story

Social media comedian, Debo Adebayo is popularly known as Mr Macaroni has opened up on what he went through before he could become a university graduate. The “OOIN” initiator who is passing out of NYSC today 5th of March shared the story of his challenges before he could become a graduate. In his post on Instagram, the actor explained that becoming a university graduate was very challenging for him.