Wiseman Daniel Stages Crusade in Botswana, Receives Presidential Welcome (Video)

 

It was pomp and pageantry as Wiseman Daniel whose biological name is Daniel Emelandu Udochukwu was given a presidential treatment when he arrived Botswana for a two day crusade.

Wiseman Daniel is one of the wiseman who late prophet T.B Joshua released the prophetic mantle on. He has proven to be a carrier of the prophetic, as through him God is moving in the miraculous.

As the man of God entered Botswana for a two day crusade, a presidential welcome was organised for the man of God. Dignitaries from all spheres of life, came together to welcome the man of God; bikers were not left out as they also showcased their beautiful stunts on the streets as they move.

 

International visitors from around the world also thronged Botswana at the Gaborone National Stadium eagerly waiting for their encounter with the Spirit of God. In excitement, they wave the flags of their nations believing Jesus Christ to remember and bless their countries as He is in Botswana.

Watch:

https://youtu.be/lBXVfIbCWc4

Quincy Ayodele Bags National Honour, Urges FG to Enact Laws To Promote, Regulate Herbal Practice in Nigeria

 

 

 

 

Traditional medicine practitioner and founder, Quincy Wellness and Naturopathic Centre, Dr Quincy Olasumbo Ayodele, has called on the national assembly to fast-track the passage of the Traditional Medicine Bill to regulate and promote proper practice of traditional medicine in the country.

 

 

 

 

Ayodele, who is a World Health Organization (WHO) expert on development of natural medicine, made the call during an interactive session with the media held on Thursday, 8th September in Lagos.

 

 

 

“There should be enabling laws that regulate the practice of herbal medicine.

 

 

 

 

Awareness and education for practitioners in other health-related fields will help to promote the practice," she noted, adding that, "It is good to also educate people to know that traditional medicine is not evil; but like every field, we have people who are not doing what they are supposed to do."

 

 

 

 

According to Mrs. Ayodele, medicinal plants in Nigeria are being underutilized, despite rising global demand for herbal medication.

 

 

 

Herbal and traditional medicine is supposed to be a cultural way of not only treating people but also diagnosing different types of health problems.

 

 

 

Quincy stated that herbal and traditional medicine should not be seen as a threat to other medical practices.

 

 

 

 

''Anybody feeling threatened by our practice should go back to school and we are ready to train them if they don't know anything about what we do because we have knowledge of what they do and we are ready to train them''.

 

 

 

 

If the bill is passed it will be well with Nigeria.

 

 

 

 

Speaking further on the advantage of passing traditional medicine bill, Quincy said; ''it will encourage professionals in the industry to integrate with the orthodox medical practitioner, just as Quincy has done because that is what is obtainable in many parts of the world now."

 

 

 

 

Quincy remains the only practitioner in the industry that has fully integrated by combining the traditional and orthodox systems for a better approach to treatment of ailments.

 

 

''We are supposed to be a nation that is supported by nature, we have all the natural resources around us, so, is it okay for us to put that nature behind us? what do you think nature will do if we care less? Nature will just begin to bring all diseases we think our practice can cure and, at the end of the day, we will realize that it's only nature that can cure the diseases," she warned.

 

 

 

 

''For instance, Covid-19 was a test, it forced everybody to go back to nature because you are putting your eyes on something else and eradicating nature to the background. So nature came out and said okay let me see how you are going to do it because it is still traditional medicine that managed Covid-19 proper," Quincy said.

 

 

 

 

She added that “traditional medicine is all that we had before the emergence of modern medicine. And the same applies to all cultures and civilisations. The continued interest and research into traditional medicine is the right way to go for further development of these ancient herbs in Nigeria."

 

 

 

 

Meanwhile, the ageless herbal treatment expert, has just been honoured by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Health for her commitment and expertise in the herbal health solution sector. Quincy was recognized alongside few other notable personalities during this 2022 celebration of African Traditional Medicine Day.

 

Buratai Commissions Projects at Tukur Buratai Institute for War and Peace, Biu

 

As a mark of honour and respect, His Excellency, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd), former Chief of Army Staff, on Wednesday, 7th September 2022, commissioned two projects at the Tukur Buratai Institute for War and Peace (TBIWP), Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB), located at Buratai town. The projects, a modern storehouse and a souvenir shop, were in honour of two staff of the institute, the late Lawan Aliyu Buratai and the late Yusuf Abubakar Miringa, the TBIWP storekeeper and his assistant. Speaking at the occasion, Brigadier General Abdullahi Dadan Garba (Rtd), the Director General of TBIWP, stated that he embarked on the projects to immortalise the memory of the two dedicated and hardworking gentlemen.

 

 

Before the commissioning ceremony, Lt Gen TY Buratai (rtd) was conducted around some of the new projects embarked upon by the DG, Brigadier General Abdullahi Dadan Garba. These include a modern cafeteria and living accommodations.

 

The commissioning ceremonies were witnessed by the Director, Strategic Communication at the TBIWP, Major General Lawal Zakari, staff and some members of Buratai and Miringa communities, Biu Local Government Area.

 

 

In a related development, the Ambassador also commissioned some projects at the Community School for Higher Islamic Studies (CSHIS) Miringa executed by TBIWP as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility. The projects include the provision of computers, water, and electricity and the renovation of classrooms in the school. The Commissioning ceremony also featured the presentation of 60 and 80 life society books to the students of the School, rendition, recitation and drama presentation on the importance of education by some of the students, as well as tree planting by some of the dignitaries.

 

Present at the occasion were His Royal Highness Mustapha Umar Mustapha II, Emir of Biu, Vice Chairman, Biu Local Government Council, Alhaji Hassan Pindar Mamza, the Vice Chancellor of Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB), Professor Kyari Mohammed, who Professor Fatima Tahir represented, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academics, Alhaji Maina Abba Mohammed, District Head of Miringa, Major General Lawal Zakari, Director, Strategic Communication at the TBIWP, Brigadier General PC Obilor, Director, Academic Planning, NAUB, Brigadier General Aliyu Ahmed (rtd) mni, Chairman of the Committee of the Community School for Higher Islamic Studies, Principal of the school and Mallam Yusuf Alhaji Adam. Others were Colonel Sabi’u Ado (rtd), Alhaji Sultan Hassan, Brigadier Sani Usman Kukasheka (Rtd) mni, Consultant Director, Corporate Affairs and Information Services, Nigerian Resource Centre, Engineer Mohammed Hassan, Lieutenant Colonel SN Bemu, Commanding Officer of 231 Battalion, and Major YM Kachalla, Commanding Officer of 135 Battalion Buratai, Major JG Usman, Commanding Officer, NAUB Admin Battalion, as well as many indigenes of Biu, Miringa, Buratai towns and surrounding, staff and students of the school.

Showbiz Star, Prince CJ, Gives Back To The Less Privileged

It was celebration galore penultimate week as top musician who also doubles as a clearing agent, Nwanazia Daniel Chukwu popularly known as Prince CJ touched lives with his charity organization, Global Lives Touching Foundation.

The outreach that took place in Delta State, Ogwashi had top personalities from all walks of life who commended the organizers for putting up such a great initiative.

According to the prime mover of the foundation, Prince CJ the mission and vision of the charity humanitarian is to provide for the welfare of members, especially the less privileged which includes; the needy widows, widowers and those facing different challenges.

In his words, he said "The charity organization is an avenue to reach out to the needy and also to organise training, workshops, seminars to empower youths."

 

"Aside from that, the youths are going to enjoy free scholarship and trade empowerment funds. It will also promote, care and make peace in the environment, communities, schools, sports, religious bodies and many more."

He also said, " “Global Lives Touching Foundation is a non-governmental organization that was established to fend for youths, widows and the needy. We have contributed towards the education of the young and old. Today, we have donated gifts, food and working tools for the people of Ogwashi. We also have over many students on our scholarship scheme and we hope to do more because we realized that, when a woman loses her husband, both the family members and people around her abandon her to her faith. Prior to that, we have made it our priority to be a shoulder they can lean on anytime they are in need. We don’t just give, we empower, educate and train them on skill acquisition so as to enable them to fend for themselves and their children.” he concluded.

 

It will also interest you to know that the NGO is also meant to inspire and raise youths to a position of responsibility and independence with a deep sense of purpose and destiny and be useful to the society.  And the organisation is also assisting in the health, safety and general well being of the members of the society.

 

Awujale Becomes Royal Patron of Ijebu Fashion Festival

The Awujale of Ijebuland, HRM Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona

One of the most sought after fashion festivals in the Southwestern part of Nigeria, the Ijebu Fashion Festival has assumed a new dimension.

 

The paramount ruler and Awujale of Ijebuland, HRM Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona has accepted to be the face of the socio cultural festival which has attracted thousands of Fashionpreneurs in recent time.

 

The organiser of the event, Miss Ayokunle Maraiyesa made this known yesterday in an interview with newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital.

 

"As the grand custodian of Ijebu culture and traditions, we are happy to announce that our Royal Majesty has approved our request to be decorated as the Grand Royal Patron of Ijebu Fashion Festival.

 

The Ijebu Fashion Festival is a platform to promote and empower fashion entrepreneurs. The 2021edition which was the maiden edition of the festival was a huge success, with over 1000 participants with different activities in attendance.

Miss Maraiyesa

We are here to create a massive network, and setting the foundation for worldwide commercial influx and patronage of Ijebu designers. I believe IFF fashion magazine we will be launching this year, which will be in digital and printed copies will help advance this too”, she added.

 

Further information has it that the festival will come up on November 18 and 19, 2022, and highlight of the event will be the launching of IFF magazine, a lookbook for fashion entrepreneurs.

 

Other activities include IFF masterclasses, game contests, trade fair, fashion shows, pageantry and awards.

Amb Yusuf Buratai Honoured by His Community

In a rare show of love and commendable effort, the people of Buratai town, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, on Tuesday 6th September 2022 held a reception in honour of one of their illustrious sons, His Excellency, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd), former Chief of Army Staff and Nigeria’s ambassador to the Republic of Benin. During  the occasion, community and youth leaders took turn to shower encomiums on Lieutenant General TY Buratai for being a worthy son and an ambassador to the town. They also prayed for him and commended the sterling efforts of the DG TBIWP, Brigadier General Abdullahi Dadan Garba (rtd) and the CO FOB Buratai, Major YH Kachalla for their continuous support to the community and its environs. The people through Galadiman Buratai, Alhaji Lawan Maina Barka and Alhaji Hassan Sarkin  Barkan Buratai, also made a presentation of a shield, bow, arrow and a sword as a mark of honour and respect to the Ambassador.

 

In his remarks Lt Gen TY Buratai thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for entrusting with the responsibility of commanding the Nigerian Army in one of our most critical times of our national history and thereafter his appointment as Nigeria’s ambassador to Benin Republic. He also thanked the good people of Buratai town and environs for their continued love, support and prayers. He described the honour to him as to the Armed Forces of Nigeria for their untiring efforts of bringing peace and stability in the northeast and other parts of the country. He called on them to continue to support and cooperate with the military and security forces. He urged them to take advantage of the interest-free thrift loan scheme to enhance their vocations and also asked the youths to take their education very seriously. 

Present at the occasion were the Galadiman Buratai, Alhaji Lawan Maina Barka, Brigadier General Abdullahi Dadan-Garba (rtd), Director General of Tukur Buratai Institute for War and Peace (TBIWP), Major General Lawal Zakari, Director of Strategic Communication at TBIWP, Colonel Sabi’u Ado (rtd), Alhaji Sultan Hassan, Brigadier Sani Usman Kukasheka (Rtd) mni, Consultant Director, Corporate Affairs and Information Services, Nigerian Resource Centre, Engineer Mohammed Hassan, Lieutenant Colonel SN Bemu, Commanding Officer of 231 Battalion, and Major YM Kachalla, Commanding Officer of 135 Battalion  Buratai, elders and youths of the community amongst other dignitaries.

What The Education Tax Is Doing in Nigeria’s Public Tertiary Institutions *by Aisha Attahiru Jega

Muhammad Nami, FIRS chairman

Some of the most prevalent challenges confronting public tertiary institutions in Nigeria are funding, management problems, obsolete equipment, poor learning facilities and infrastructure. Chief among these that deals the worst blow is funding. Most of the public tertiary institutions in the country are grossly underfunded. When there were just a few tertiary institutions, Government took up the burden of funding the institutions solely but from the mid 1980’s, there was a massive increase in the number of public tertiary institutions and in students’ enrolment in Nigeria. This increase got to the point where Government openly acknowledged that it could no longer shoulder the responsibility of funding institutions alone. This led to the promulgation of the Education Tax Act No7 in January 1993, alongside other education related Decrees. The Decree imposed a 2% tax on the assessable profits of all companies in Nigeria which was earmarked to fund public tertiary institutions in the country.

The Education Trust Fund (ETF), now Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act (replaced in 2011), is an intervention agency set up to provide supplementary support to all levels of public tertiary institutions, with the main objective of using funding alongside project management for the rehabilitation, restoration and consolidation of Tertiary Education in Nigeria. Initially the Education Tax Act No7 of 1993 mandated the Fund to operate as an Intervention Fund to all levels of public education (Federal, State and Local).

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is today empowered by the Education Act to assess and collect Education Tax. The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) also known as “The Fund” administers the tax imposed by the Act, and disburses the amounts to educational institutions at federal, state and local government levels. It also monitors the projects executed with the funds allocated to beneficiaries. The distribution for tertiary education is shared between Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education in the ratio of 2:1:1. The 1998 amendment changed the disbursement to 50% (Tertiary education); 25% (polytechnics) and 25% (Colleges of Education) with emphasis placed on science and technology due to the expensive nature of training within the country.

The Fund is managed by an eleven (11) member Board of Trustees with members drawn from the six geo-political zones of the country, as well as representatives of the Federal Ministry of Education, Federal Ministry of Finance and the Federal Inland Revenue Service. It is disbursed for the general improvement of education in federal and state tertiary education institutions, in form of annual and special interventions specifically for the provision and/or maintenance of: Essential physical infrastructure for teaching and learning, institutional materials and equipment, research and publications, academic staff training and development and, any other need which, in the opinion of the Board of Trustees, is critical and essential for the improvement and maintenance of standards in the higher educational institutions.

So far, what has the Education Tax done for Nigeria?

Tertiary education tax is imposed on every Nigerian company at the rate of 2.5% (as amended in the 2021 Finance Act) of the assessable profit for each year of assessment. The tax is payable within two months of an assessment notice from the FIRS. In practice, many companies pay the tax on a self-assessment basis along with their Companies Income Tax. Failure to pay education tax comes with a penalty. For a first offence, the fine is N10,000 or imprisonment for a term of three years while for a second or subsequent offence, the fine is N20,000 or imprisonment for a term of five years or it could be both fine and imprisonment.

From 1998-2018, a total of about N1 trillion was disbursed by TETFUND to universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, and as of 2021, 221 institutions were beneficiaries of the fund including 87 universities, 65 Polytechnics, and 69 Colleges of Education. The fund has been used to cater for interventions such as physical development in public tertiary institutions, including construction of physical infrastructure like lecture halls and theatres, laboratories, construction of libraries and academic and non-academic staff offices, procurement of equipment and furniture, procurement of hard and soft copies of books and academic journals, as well as ICT software services/licenses.

Another intervention scheme funded by education tax is library development in tertiary institutions. This is done through the provision of library equipment and e-learning facilities. The fund is also used to support authorship of relevant indigenous academic textbooks for teaching and learning in tertiary institutions and the establishment of 7 academic publishing centers and funding the publishing of academic research journals. Part of the fund is set aside and used to offer Academic staff in Nigerian public tertiary institutions study fellowships, to undertake masters and doctorate degrees. There is also the National Research Fund (NRF) a non-infrastructural special intervention that is aimed at promoting the conduct of applied research and innovation by academics, in public tertiary institutions which focuses on Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation, Humanities and Social Sciences. As at 2020, the NRF funded 457 projects and this dates back to its inception.

It is a known fact that the foundation of education is frail when education is not well funded, and the products of such foundation are weak intellectuals. The Education Tax has impacted positively in Nigeria’s educational development with particular focus on public tertiary institutions. It is no gainsaying that without the Education Tax, earmarked for the transformation of education in Nigeria, the nation’s public tertiary institutions would be a backwater compared to its counterparts in other climes. It is not surprising however, that there is the conspicuous stamp of “TETFUND” on most of the infrastructure in our public tertiary institutions today, and this is courtesy of the taxes we pay.