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The Remarkable Legacy of Dr...

Abdul Hamid Saka Tinubu is widely known...

Ayanda Ngwane joins SA Deputy...

Ayanda Ngwane joins SA Deputy High Commissioner...

The Remarkable Legacy of Dr Abdul-Hamid Saka: Nigeria’s first Western-trained Muslim medical doctor

Abdul Hamid Saka Tinubu is widely known to be the first Muslim medical doctor in Nigeria. He was born in February 1901, his father Alfa Saka Tinubu was a wealthy and influential Lagos businessman, community leader and philanthropist, based at 51 Kakawa Street, Lagos. At 22, he was already at the University of Glasgow where he graduated before his 28th birthday. He returned to Lagos for full medical practice. He was also a prominent Lagos sportsman known for his strict daily regimen of aerobic exercise and 10-mile walks, which he...
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The Remarkable Legacy...

Abdul Hamid Saka Tinubu is widely known to be the first Muslim medical doctor in Nigeria. He was born in February 1901, his father...
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Ayanda Ngwane joins...

Ayanda Ngwane joins SA Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria for discussions on cross-border collaboration, women's leadership In a high-level diplomatic engagement this week, the Women...
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Fatima Mohammed Habib...

Fatima Mohammed Habib appointed Special Adviser on Humanitarian and Social Impact at Arise Nigeria Story by Aisha Waziri KIDAJI (Student, University of Maiduguri, Borno State) Fatima...
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Maryam Bukar Hassan...

Maryam Bukar Hassan makes history as first Nigerian to carry Olympic flag Nigerian poet and peace advocate Maryam Bukar Hassan has etched her name in...
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African Media Titans...

African Media Titans Unite: Ambassador Ayanda Ngwane, Dr Kazeem move to reshape continental storytelling In a move set to transform Africa's media landscape, Ambassador Ayanda...
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Green Growth CEO,...

Green Growth CEO, Maryam Abdulmalik, appointed to National FarmerMoni Technical Working Group Green Growth International Limited has announced the appointment of its Managing Director and...
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Emir of Damaturu...

Emir of Damaturu honours Yobe Security Adviser with ‘Zannah Ziriyoma’ title for contributions to peace, stability Story by Sa'adatu MAINA, Damaturu The Emir of Damaturu, His...
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Key achievements, challenges...

Key achievements, challenges highlighted as BASICO alumni hold 3rd Annual General Meeting The Alumni Association of the School of Basic Studies, ABU Zaria (Basico Alumni),...
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Queen Irene Onwuka...

Queen Irene Onwuka appointed special envoy for education by International Forum for Peace and Diplomacy The International Forum for Peace and Diplomacy (IFPD) has appointed...
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