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The National Orientation Agency (NOA) says the Federal Government will soon introduce Citizenship Studies as core subjects at all levels of education in Nigeria.

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The Director-General of NOA, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed this at a Town Hall Meeting with Stakeholders on Saturday in Lokoja as part of his 2-day working visit to Kogi.

Issa-Onilu said that it was imperative to interact with stakeholders on government policies, programmes and activities as part of the mandate given to NOA by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

He said the introduction of citizenship study into the country’s school education system was necessary to help inculcate the right values and characters into every Nigeria’s child.

“The Federal Government will soon introduce Citizenship Studies in all levels of education in Nigeria–primary, secondary and tertiary education–where our children will undertake them as compulsory subjects and courses.

“This will enable them to learn the right values and characters and how to be a good Nigerian and make the country proud anywhere they go.

“This is to inculcate the right values in children so that when they grow up and get into the society, they would live their lives in a way that the parents, the society, and the country will be proud of them.

“So, this will happen soon; and we are starting this year with 37,000 Citizenship Brigades, 1,000 per state in primary school and secondary schools.’’

Issa-Onilu said that the country would be codifying its values through the National Values Charter being spearheaded by the agency.

He said that the Values Charter was not anything new as all communities and ethnic nationalities held strongly to their values but regretted that Nigeria did not put any value system in place.

The director-general emphasised that values would only be appreciated when they were kept and made sacrosanct, promoted and nurtured by the people.

According to him, at present, no one can give a definite answer of who is a Nigerian in terms of values and characters.

“A proper Nigerian cannot be kidnapper, bandit, get to government and become a thief; stealing government resources, promoting corruption and bringing hardship to the people.

“A proper Nigerian is the one that becomes a governor and do the right things; provides infrastructures, creates employment, promotes peace and stability in the state.

“That’s who a good Nigerian is; a good Nigerian is the president that will come and promote prosperity, ensure unity and there is no nepotism.

“So, we need to work and collaborate together as stakeholders’ to ensure that we improve our values as a country,” he said.

The director-general commended the stakeholders for always being ever-supportive and dependable in working with NOA to move Nigeria forward.

Earlier, the acting State Director of NOA, Kogi Directorate, Mr Patrick Edogbanya, said the meeting provided the rare opportunity to rub minds with stakeholders towards finding a lasting solution to some of the country’s surmountable challenges.

According to him, the stakeholders include religious and traditional leaders, civil society organisations (CSOs) women and youth groups, media organizations, retired state directors of NOA, among others.

NAN reports that the stakeholders in their various comments, urged NOA to impress on the Federal Government to urgently reduce petroleum pump price to alleviate the suffering of the people.

The representative of the Council of Ulama’u, Malam Zakariya Aliyu, called for the re-introduction of Religious Studies which should be made compulsory at all levels of education

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Anambra first lady set to give out free chicken for Christmas

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In the spirit of Christmas, the first Lady of Anambra, Dr Nonye Soludo will be giving out some organically raised chickens from her Healthy Living Farm to some lucky followers.

To stand a chance of being a lucky beneficiary, you need to do a one-minute video of your home garden/farm and drop in the comment section on her Facebook page

According to her, Five persons with the best gardens would be announced on her page on Monday, December 22, 2025, and subsequently contacted.

Note that interests in this offer will end on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Good luck to you, and merry Christmas.

 

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Pastor Chris Okafor weds fiancée amid ongoing controversy with actress Doris Ogala

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Pastor Chris Okafor has officially tied the knot with his fiancée, a development that comes amid the ongoing public drama involving Nollywood actress Doris Ogala.

The wedding comes weeks after Doris Ogala went public with claims that she dated the clergyman for several years and was promised marriage — allegations she repeated during a live session with Daddy Freeze, where she shared detailed accounts of their relationship and fallout.

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Ooni Of Ife Installs Ghanaian President Mahama as Aare Atayeto Oodua (Photos)

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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Monday underscored African unity while conferring the prestigious chieftaincy title of Aare Atayeto Oodua of the Source on Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, stressing that Africans are “one people, one family” beyond colonial-era borders.

The ceremony, held at Afewonro Park within the Ooni’s Palace in Ile-Ife, attracted traditional rulers, political figures, and cultural dignitaries from both Yorubaland and Ghana, highlighting Ile-Ife’s historical significance as the spiritual homeland of the Yoruba people.

Receiving President Mahama with full honours and tight security, the Ooni, who also serves as Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council, described the Ghanaian leader as a symbol of cultural continuity, economic reform, and Pan-African solidarity.

“This palace is familiar to you. You have been part of our journey and have grown with us,” Oba Ogunwusi remarked, acknowledging Mahama’s enduring connection with Ile-Ife even prior to his return to the presidency of Ghana.

The monarch further stressed that artificial boundaries imposed during colonial rule should not diminish Africa’s shared heritage, citing linguistic and cultural ties between the Yoruba and Ghana people.

“In Ghana, you say ‘Akwaabo,’ and here we say ‘Ekaabo.’ Are they not the same? We are one people, one family,” the Ooni declared.

 

Oba Ogunwusi recalled that during a previous visit to Ile-Ife after leaving office, prayers were offered with a prophetic declaration that Mahama would return to leadership, a prophecy he noted has since come to pass.

“To the glory of God, you are now a true reformer. Upon assuming office for a second term, Ghana’s economy witnessed a remarkable turnaround. We are immensely proud of your leadership,” he said, commending Mahama’s economic achievements and expressing confidence in his potential influence on the African Union.

In his acceptance address, President Mahama expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Ooni and the people of Ile-Ife, emphasising the ancestral links between Ghana and Nigeria.

“The people of Accra trace their lineage to Ile-Ife. We are one family,” Mahama affirmed, dedicating the chieftaincy title to all Ghanaians.

He also pledged to leverage his new role to strengthen bilateral relations and foster reconciliation within West Africa.

“As long as I serve as President of Ghana, I will work to deepen ties between our nations and bridge divides within ECOWAS,” he promised.

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