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Mount Saint Gabriel's Secondary School
Mount Saint Gabriel's Secondary School (MSG) is a Catholic all-boys boarding school in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. Founded on 14 January 1964 by Bishop James Hagan of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, it was the first secondary school in Makurdi. MSG follows the WAEC, NECO and NERDC curricula and is recognized for academic excellence in Benue State. History MSG opened in 1964 as a Day Secondary School for boys with 63 students from diverse ethnic groups, including Tiv, Idoma, Igbo, and Hausa. Classes were initially held in temporary structures at Holy Ghost Parish (later Spiritian Press), it was the first secondary school in Makurdi. The school moved to its permanent site near Government Craft School (now Government College) in 1966. Development stalled during the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1971), when Igbo and European staff departed, leading to single-class enrolment (1967–1970) and initial poor academic results (e.g., 29% pass rate in 1962). Post-war recovery s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Hagan (bishop)
James Hagan (born 1904 in Leadgate, County Durham) was an English prelate of the Catholic Church who served as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Makurdi. He was appointed bishop in 1960. He died in 1976.http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dmaku.html CH References 1904 births 1976 deaths English Roman Catholic bishops People from Leadgate, County Durham Roman Catholic bishops of Makurdi {{Nigeria-RC-bishop-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerian Civil War
The Nigerian Civil War (6 July 1967 – 15 January 1970), also known as the Biafran War, Nigeria-Biafra War, or Biafra War, was fought between Nigeria and the Republic of Biafra, a Secession, secessionist state which had declared its independence from Nigeria in 1967. Nigeria was led by General Yakubu Gowon, and Biafra by Lieutenant Colonel C. Odumegwu Ojukwu, Chukwuemeka "Emeka" Odumegwu Ojukwu. The conflict resulted from political, ethnic, cultural and religious tensions which preceded the United Kingdom's formal decolonisation Colonial Nigeria, of Nigeria from 1960 to 1963. Immediate causes of the war in 1966 included 1966 Nigerian coup d'état, a military coup, 1966 Nigerian counter-coup, a counter-coup, and 1966 anti-Igbo pogrom, anti-Igbo pogroms in the Northern Region, Nigeria, Northern Region. The pogroms and the exodus of surviving Igbo people, Igbos from the Northern Region to the Igbo homelands in the Eastern Region, Nigeria, Eastern Region led the leadership of the Ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Day
''This Day'' is a Nigerian national newspaper. It is the flagship newspaper of Leaders & Company Ltd., and was first published on 22 January 1995. It has its headquarters in Apapa, Lagos State. Founded by Nduka Obaigbena, the chairman and editor-in-chief of the This Day Media Group and Arise News. ''This Day'' is a member of the Belt and Road News Network. Since 2014, it has maintained a close relationship with the embassy of the People's Republic of China. ''This Day'' publisher Nduka Obaigbena has previously been criticised for late and non-payment of the paper's staff and suppliers. Attacks In 2001, several ''This Day'' editors survived a plane crash at Maiduguri airport in North East Nigeria. In 2012, ''This Day''s offices in the nation's capital Abuja, and in Kaduna were attacked in suicide car bombings thought to have been carried out by terrorist group Boko Haram Boko Haram, officially known as Jama'at Ahl al-Sunna li al-Da'wa wa al-Jihad (), is a sel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Attorney General Of Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Justice is the legal arm of the Federal Government of Nigeria, primarily concerned with bringing cases before the judiciary that are initiated or assumed by the government. The headquarters of the organisation are located in the Maitama district, Abuja. Organisation It is headed by the Attorney General of the federation who also serves as the Minister of Justice. The Attorney General is appointed by the President, and is assisted by a Permanent Secretary, who is a career civil servant. As of August 2023, the Attorney General is Lateef Fagbemi. Different departments in the ministry are responsible for the following: * Public prosecution * Citizens rights * Law reporting * Finance and administration * Planning, research and statistics * Legal drafting * International and comparative law * Civil litigation * Solicitors * Human resource management * Procurement List of ministers * Teslim Elias, CFR, GCON (1960–1966) * G.I.M Onyiuke, SAN (1 March 1966 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Aondoakaa
Michael Kaase Aôndoakaa, SAN (born 12 June 1962) is Nigeria's former Justice Minister and Attorney General of the Federation in office from July 2007 to 10 February 2010. Background Michael Kaase Aôndoakaa was born in Benue on 12 June 1962 to the royal family of His Royal Highness, Late Chief Abraham Aôndoakaa Ugbudu Pahar of Mbashabu, Mbakuha Ukan in Ushongo Local Government Area of Benue State. He went to school at Mount Saint Gabriel's Secondary School, Makurdi and upon graduation was admitted into the Faculty of Law, University of Maiduguri where he obtained his LL.B Certificate. He became a senior partner of a law firm for 18 years. While helping two of his friends, Ogiri Ajene, former deputy governor of Benue State and Professor Daniel Saror to secure nomination for ministerial appointment, he was invited to meet President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, and during the interview was offered the post of Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice until 10 Febru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Premium Times
''Premium Times'' is a Nigerian online newspaper based in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. The newspaper was launched in 2011. The online medium is notable for investigative journalism and reports, among other fields. Recognition * Nominated for the "Website/blog of the year" award at the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Award (2013) * Pulitzer Prize for participating in the international consortium that investigated the Panama Papers, revealing corruption and offshore tax havens used by highly placed people (2017). * Global Shining Light Award for the investigative work on the extrajudicial killings in Nigeria's South-East and how the Onitsha Massacre of pro-Biafra supporters was coordinated (2017). * Lagos state governor's award and commendation for gender-sensitive reportage (2023). Partnership with ''Business Day'' newspaper In September 2023, ''Premium Times'' announced a partnership with ''Business Day A business day normally means any day except a legal holiday ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Innocent Idibia
Innocent Ujah Idibia MON (; born 18 September 1975), known by his stage name 2Baba and formerly as 2Face Idibia, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, record producer and philanthropist known for his solo debut album, '' Face 2 Face''. He is regarded as one of the "most influential" and greatest Afrobeats artists of all time following his contributions to Nigerian pop music in the 2000s. 2Baba won the MTV Europe Music Award for Best African Act in 2005. In 2019, he collaborated with Cobhams Asuquo and Timi Dakolo to release a song, which raised awareness for Child's right. Early life and education 2Baba was born on 18 September 1975, in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, from Idoma descent from Benue State in central Nigeria. He studied at Mount Saint Gabriel Secondary School in Makurdi before pursuing Business Administration at the Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu (IMT), located in Enugu State. Following his growing interest in the music industry, 2Baba discontinued his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Nation (Nigeria)
''The Nation'' is a daily newspaper published in Lagos, Nigeria. According to a 2009 survey it was the second-most-read newspaper in Nigeria, and this result was repeated in a 2011 report by The Advertisers' Association of Nigeria (ADVANS). Overview The paper's website says it stands for freedom, justice and the market economy. Its target audience is the business and political elite, the affluent, the educated and the upwardly mobile. The paper has been accused of spreading fake news stories. In 2024, ''The Economist'' reported that ''The Nation'' had been used a vector to spread Russian disinformation about Olena Zelenska. ''The Nation'' has printing plants in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. The newspaper covers business and economy, public policies, the democratic process and institutions of democracy, sports, arts and culture. The newspaper became the first of its kind to gain nationwide circulation across the 36 states of Nigeria within two years of operation. This was a r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanguard (Nigeria)
''Vanguard'' is a Nigerian daily published by Vanguard Media, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. Vanguard Media was established in 1984 by journalist Sam Amuka-Pemu and three friends. The paper currently has an online edition. In June 1990, the paper's publication was briefly suspended by Col. Raji Rasaki, the Military Governor of Lagos State Lagos State (, ) is a States of Nigeria, state in South West, Nigeria. Of the 36 States of Nigeria, Nigerian states, Lagos is the second List of Nigerian states by population, most populous state but the List of Nigerian states by area, smallest .... In December 2008, "current affairs resource" website ''Point Blank News'' published a story that alleged the wife of the publisher of Vanguard Newspapers was involved in a ritual killing. ''The Vanguard'' took the reporter to court, claiming he was attempting extortion. In December 2009, a Niger Delta peace activist commended Vanguard Newspaper for its reporting on the government's in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angus Fraser (clergyman And Teacher)
Angus Fraser (April 8, 1931 – October 7, 2018) was a Vincentian Catholic priest, educator, and founder of the Via Christi Society who was known for his lifelong commitment to education and mentoring in Nigeria. Early life and education Fraser was born in Cane Cove Grove House, St. Vincent Island, Caribbean. Raised in an Anglican family, his encounter with Catholicism during his schooling at St. Vincent Grammar School led to his conversion. Despite familial resistance, Fraser pursued his education at Mt. St. Benedict’s secondary school, Tunapuna, a school run by Monks from the College of the Benedictine. and St Mary’s College, Port of Spain, Trinidad, eventually embracing priesthood with the Holy Ghost Fathers after studies in Philosophy and Theology and ordination by John Charles McQuaid of Dublin, Ireland in 1959. Career His journey as a missionary commenced with his arrival in the Diocese of Owerri, Nigeria, in 1961. His early days involved service at Our Lady of Fatim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Lwanga
Charles Lwanga (Luganda: Kaloli Lwanga; 1 January 18603 June 1886) was a Ugandan Religious conversion, convert to the Catholic Church who was martyrdom, martyred with Uganda Martyrs, a group of his peers and is revered as a saint by both the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion. A member of the Baganda tribe, Lwanga was born in the Kingdom of Buganda, the central and southern part of modern Uganda, and served as chief of the royal page (occupation), pages and later major-domo in the court of King Mwanga II of Buganda. He was baptised by Pere Giraud on 15 November 1885. In fear of losing the overbearing power he had on his subjects to a Christian worldview, King Mwanga II insisted that Christian converts abandon their new faith and executed many Anglicans and Catholics between 1885 and 1887, including Lwanga and other officials in the royal court. Martyrdom The persecution started after Mwanga ordered a massacre of Anglican missionary, missionaries, including Bishop James ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
