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All from the United States Of America.
Theme:  EPISCOPAL BLESSINGS.
Date: Sunday 27th March 2022
Time: 8am
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THE ELECTORAL ACT AND WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

 


Here is the summary of ten key provisions of the new ELECTORAL ACT LAW assigned today by President Buhari.

1. Clause 29(1) stipulates that parties must conduct primaries and submit their list of candidates at least 180 days before the general elections.

2. Clause 65 states that INEC can review results declared under duress.

3. Clause 3(3) states that funds for general elections must be released at least one year before the election.

4. Clause 51 says that the total number of accredited voters will become a factor in determining over-voting at election tribunals.

5. Clause 54(2) makes provisions for people with disabilities and special needs.

6. Clause 47 gives legislative backing for smart card readers and any other voter accreditation technology that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) deploy.

7. Clause 34 gives political parties power to conduct a primary election to replace a candidate who died during an election.

8. Clause 50 gives INEC the legal backing for electronic transmission of election results.

9. Clause 94 allows for early commencement of the campaign season. By this provision, the campaign season will now start 150 days to the election day and end 24 hours before the election.

10. Clause 84 stipulates that anyone holding a political office – ministers, commissioners, special advisers and others – must relinquish the position before they can be eligible to participate in the electoral process either as a candidate or as a delegate.

TELL YOUR CHILDREN THE TRUTH

 


TELL YOUR CHILDREN THR TRUTH!

Tell them it all began in Egypt (advanced civilisation, science, math philosophy, religion, architecture). Tell them the first Egyptians were black, nothing to do with HOLLYWOOD

Tell then Christopher Columbus did not discover the Americas, that Mansa Musa the Malian Black Egy.ptians we're the first to travel the world, that they discovered Europe, the Americas, Asia and Oceania.

Tell them it's in E.gypt that the meter was invented in Egypt as well as many geometric theorems attributed to Pythagoras and Thales, yet Imotep, the greatest of scholars, remains unknown to history books.

Tell them that the ancestor of H.umanity was discovered in Africa, that many of the inventions of this world were made with then participation of black people who were never mentioned!

Tell them Africa had a handwriting before the first ships and missionaries arrived. Tell them that union alone can guarantee our survival and rehire us to the greatest, they concentrate was invented in Egypt and not by the masons not at all frank!


Tell them that after arranging punitive expeditions to loot us from our artwork for W.estern museums with then key to thousands of d.eaths, they also v.andalize our cultural heritage by breaking the noses of Egyptian status so we don't recognise the wrecked nose of a kemite, palpable proof that ancient Egypt was black!

Tell them to work, tell them cooling off method never suffices, tell them that, tranquilizing drugs of gradualism will do us no good. Never wait to wait for manna that will fall from heaven, it never fell, Tell them to believe our ancestors because they are the only ones who can intercede with the creator in our favour.

Tell them not to hare the other when they find out the truth of a fa.lsified story but to forgive.

We have to tell our children the truth because it is the only way to overturn the vapour of psychological dominion of other races over ours. Our skin color is not Cham's cu.rse, yes, tell them that real poverty is not subjective but objective.

Know the truth and share the truth.


Dr I. D. Samuel

Lesson 7. The 13 Key Signs Your Partner Is Falling Out Of Love With You

 


One relationship expert stressed that couples who have been in a long-term relationship often find their initial lust morphs into a love based on "friendship and contentment" over time.

"People go off sex for many reasons and falling out of love is just one of them,". "Plenty of men start avoiding sex when they start having erection difficulties and are too embarrassed to admit it. Lots of women who find sex painful or uninteresting will do the same."

What's more, not wanting to have sex can be tied up in negative body image, exhaustion or naturally low libido.

That said, there are 13 key signs that your partner is losing interest in your relationship - including a change in routine and avoiding talking about the future.


13 key signs your partner is falling out of love with you

 - The affection is gone

- Disruption in your everyday routine

- They resist your affection

- They don't want to spend time with you

- They see family without you

- They adopt a new routine

- They avoid important topics

- They don't want to talk about the future

- They confide in others first

- They don't check-in when you're apart

- They won't answer when you ask if something is wrong

- They've stopped making an effort

- You're constantly arguing


1. The affection is gone

If your partner has never been into PDAs, this isn't much to worry about.

But if they were once affectionate and now acting distant then this could be cause for concern. Offences could lead to this situation. So, try to settle every issue.

2. Disruption in your everyday routine

If you've been living with your partner for a while, then you'll have developed your little routine - whether that's a cup of tea in bed or a washing-up rota.

The constant bickering is a sign your partner has fallen out of love with you

I. D. Samuel says constant bickering is a sign your partner has fallen out of love with your credit: Getty

But if they suddenly stop doing these things, Tracy says this is a sign of trouble - especially if they replace your "we" time with a new hobby.

3. They resist your affection

According to I. D. Samuel, you should talk to your partner if you've noticed them avoiding cuddles or resisting your affection.

"Ignore this at your peril,". "It's either a cry for help or a forewarning the divorce papers are drafted and ready to be served." Don't ignore such signs.

4. They don't want to spend time with you

Lockdown has forced us all to spend more time than ever with our loved ones.

But I say to you, there's a difference between being bored at home and losing interest in your partner - and if they jump at every chance to be away from you, it's something to keep an eye on. At that point, you are very annoying.

5. They see family without you

When people are thinking of leaving their partner, even Tracy says the family are the first to know.

She said: "If you're not being included in family get-togethers, it could be they're distancing themselves already (or your partner's worried someone will let on)."

It was equally as worrying if they stop wanting to spend time with your friends and family too as they don't want to be too attached. When the relationship is ending.

6. They adopt a new routine

If your partner has taken a newfound interest in their appearance or starred working unusual hours, this should set alarm bells ringing.

 "Any sudden change in your partner's habits – that isn't talked about with you – are generally a sign that something is up." Start talking if you are still interested in the relationship.

7. They avoid important topics

A tell-tale sign someone is withdrawing from a relationship is by skirting around the big issues, that use to matter. Another expert said to look out for clues your partner is keeping communication basic - i.e. refusing to make plans and steering conversation around day-to-day tasks. At that point you barely make sense.

8. They don't want to talk about the future

If they're doubting the future of the relationship, it makes sense that your partner will shy away from any concrete plans.

On one occasion, my client knew his wife was falling out of love with him when she suddenly wasn't interested in buying the holiday home in Spain they'd been saving for. At that point, there is no future to talk about. Beware!

9. They confide in others first

It's only natural to want to get your loved ones' opinions if you're struggling with something - but if they consistently turn to friends and family before you, that could be a sign of trouble.

In one instance, the woman knew her relationship was over when her brother-in-law referenced how much her boyfriend was "hating" his job when he'd only ever told her it was "fine". At this point, you are no longer a confidant. You can't be trusted.

10. They don't 'check in' when you're apart

This one may vary from couple to couple - and if you never texted much throughout the day then I say you shouldn't worry.

But if you're used to regular "check-ins" which no longer happen, as an expert I say your partner could be checking out the relationship... no pun intended. It is natural to check on someone you care about.

11. They won't answer when you ask if something is wrong

When you're in a bad mood and someone asks you what's wrong, it's a classic move to lie and say you're "fine".

However, if this regularly happens in your relationship then I say this is the "emotional equivalent of a slap in the face" - and it's even worse if they won't look you in. the eye. They give you answers like "NOTHING" "WHAT DO YOU THINK?" Etc.

12. They've stopped making an effort

Although lockdown has made it hard to come up with late-night ideas, scheduling quality time to spend together is a key component of any relationship. They no longer make efforts to see you, please you or impress you.

And if your partner is no longer making an effort to prioritise this then I say. they're likely thinking of calling it quits.

13. You are constantly arguing

Constant nit-picking, finding fault where they didn't before, pointing out your failings when they used to applaud your successes… it might be they no longer like you, let alone love you." You irritate them at this point. You hardly make sense. You are just the problem in his or her life.

Walk away before he does because he is getting out.


I am your love and relationship therapist 

Dr I. D. Samuel 

The Akurmi Nation. By Rev. Dr. I. D. Samuel 2/2/22

 Below is the Portrait of His Royal Highness

Bugwam Kurmi (Kudaru)

Yakubu Iliya Sauri


Akurmi presently are found in the northern Nigerian states of Kaduna, Bauchi, Borno, Kano, Jigawa and Plateau. 88% of the population of the Akurmi people are Christians.
A loving people, brave and strong. A Productive, hospitable people, a respective people, a hard working people, loyal and religious people.

..The Akurmi people's history/origin can be simply traced to the Middle East (Yemen) long before the birth of Islam. In search of arable land, protective enclaves and, much later, in attempts to avoid Jihad wars, the Akurmi began a long migration process which culminated in their settlement around the Kudaru Hills over 600-700 years ago led by Bugwama Kurderu (King Kurderu). The hill was named after their king and spiritual leader.

Since their exodus from the Middle East, the Akurmi are believed to have settled at various times in present-day Iraq, Egypt, Sudan, and Chad. On reaching present-day Nigeria, the Akurmi is believed to have first settled in present-day Borno State and Kano where they sojourned for 700 and 600 years respectively. From the Kuderu now Kudaru Hills Akurmi descended to various places around the hills, such as present-day Saminaka, Yarkasuwa in Lere local government Area, Pambeguwa in Kubau Local Government Area and some other villages in Kauru Local Government Area, and Pingana of Bassa LGA of Plateau state.


ORIGIN.

However, some scholars think that the claims of Akurmi’s origin by certain quotas, its subsequent attribution to the middle east, as well as its migration pattern through Maiduguri and Kano, is a historical distortion aimed at linking, aligning and subsuming its origin under the officious origin of the Hausa’s. Such an attempt is also targeted at twisting history in favour of certain interests. According to this school of thought, by no linguistic tracing is Tikurmi (Akurmi Man) affiliated with Arabic as in the case of Yemen, Kanuri as in the case of Maiduguri, or Hausa in the case of Kano. While Hausa is classified under the Chadic: West sub-branch A, Kanuri is placed under the Nilo-Sahara language tree and the Akurmi is classified under Benue-Congo (Eastern-Kainji) language, like other groups in Southern Kaduna.


It is on record that the Akurmi has had their informal traditional institution since 1350AD before the formal introduction of the Kurama Chiefdom by the Kaduna State Government in December 2000, after years of agitation. The first Paramount Ruler of the Akurmi nation was HRH. Alh. Tanimu Shu’aibu (Bugwam-Kurama I). He was sworn into office in 2001 from his previous position of District Head Yarkasuwa, Lere Local Government Area. Tanimu Shuaibu was succeeded by the late ruler, HRH Dr Ishaku Sabo Damina, following his demise.

By 1800-the 1900s the Akurmi people had already evolved a distinct administrative structure. The Haru-Kura (Heads of Households), Haru-Ungwa (Village Heads), Agwama (Chiefs), that is Bugwan Akurmi and Bugwam Uchimtu were the socio-political and religious leaders respectively. Later, an office of Iyan Kurama was created which was intended to give the Akurmi people status of recognition by the colonial authority, the Zazzau emirate thwarted it and a Hausa/Fulani was appointed to administer a people whom he knew nothing about their social structure or religious beliefs. From the aforementioned, we can begin to trace the roots of the numerical and historical distortion of the Akurmi people from the Hausa/Fulani emirate of Zazzau.

HISTORICAL PIONEERS

The following are the names of kings that pioneer the journey of the Akurmi people: Bugwama Kurderu, Bugwama Dagaza, Bugwama Ucharau Chukka, Bugwama Shawiya, Bugwama Shagiya, and Bugwama Maigamo.

The Akurmi people are known to spread across four states, six Local Government Areas, nine Chiefdoms/Emirates and many Districts. In Lere Local Government of Kaduna State, there are currently seven Akurmi Districts in Yarkasuwa and Kayarda Wards of Kurama Chiefdom; three Akurmi Districts in Piriga Chiefdom (Garun-Kurama, Luwana and Gurza); and Abadawa District in Saminaka Chiefdom. In addition, Kaku District in Kumana Chiefdom, Kauru Local Government Area and many villages in Kubau Local Government Area (Zazzau Emirate), both of Kaduna State also have a dominant Akurmi population.

The concentration and spread of the Akurmi communities to Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State (Kano Emirate) where at one time or the other an Akurmi Executive Council Chairman had emerged. In the same vein, the Akurmi people are presently holding numerous titles as village heads at Tidere town of Jingre Pingina Chiefdom in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The Akurmi can also be found in parts of Bauchi State, particularly Ningi.

One archaeological evidence recently used by the Akurmi to back their long history of settlement around present locations is a 700 years old cultural relic. This wonder of civilization and share intelligence is about a ban up in a cave used by the Akurmi people about 700 miles years ago.

ECONOMY.

There is only one major economic activity often associated with the Akurmi man – farming. Upanga was Akurmi's storage facility from the beginning of time till date. Other subsidiary engagements may include the following: blacksmith; crafts such as wooden sculptures, the production of local mats, brooms and thatched grasses; livestock rearing and animal husbandry; pottery, fishing etc.

RELIGION

The vast majority of the Akurmi people profess Christianity as their religion; others practice Islam and traditional beliefs. In the olden days, the traditional Akurmi High Priest (Umurum) was so feared and respected that people always run for cover at the mention of his name. He was known to protect the Akurmi from witchcraft, diseases and pestilence,  and even bring rain or stop it from falling if it will spoil farm produce. Other well-known oracles in Akurmi tradition include Uware Kaka, Maman Jura and Jarama.


AKURMI NAMES OF VILLAGES THAT CHANGED FROM THEIR INITIAL.

Some existed Akurmi name of villages which changed from its initial name to another due to interrelations and civilizations by the European missionaries. Names of people too changed from its source to another all because of civilizations.

Examples of the names are Gnyangu to Yango, Chimba to Kimba, kudu to Kudaru, Gnyanne to Yani, Inniaka to Malaika etc.

The example of villages that changed from its initial to another are

INITIAL CHANGES

Harumara Anguwan Damina

Harumara Marmara

Harubuga Abuga

Kadiri Kadere

Kaffannua Kappanua

Kuderu Kudaru

Sabon gari kuderu Yarkasuwa

Agana Buduku Sabon Kaura

Ligada Rigada

Mbaba Abadawa

Megamu Maigamo

Nhanga Mahanga

Njatse Anguwan Mai Dutse

Nkwarga Yadin Garu

Udange Babban Fadama

Ugware Goron Dutse

Prada Unguwan Hayatu

Nbukka/Uchimsa Ukissa

Ubuntu Bundu

Ushearo Ashima

Unnazeh Dan Alhaji

Ukurfi Kurfi

Wofunba Woba

Etc.

NAME OF THE FOUR CARDINAL POINTS

North. =Nizume

South. =Nimoh

East. =Nzuah

West. =Ndah

SEASONS

The summer season is called Bikwagga

The Winter season is called Usama

The rainy season called Nbare

The dry season is called Nominee

GALAXY

Supergiant called “Birai Bu piye”

Bright giants they were called “Rikiriki”

Giants they were called “Tanibinan”

Dwarfs’ known as “Asatru wizua”

CHANGES

The evolution of Lere at 1976 was predominantly Akurmi inhabited home; it recorded with the name SAMINAKA local government not Lere, till 1994 later changed to Lere local government by Gov. Mohammed Dabo Lere, the changes recorded was never a product of democratic process or referendum as enshrine in the Nigerian constitution, but a product of opportunistic act driven by selfish desire akin to military dictatorship, it was also recorded that the change of name SAMINAKA to Lere local government, was never done in the interest of political, and economic prosperity, but was the handwork of individuals who are myopic thinking and share demonstration of opportunism, who used their connections under the military fashioned democracy at that time to smuggle the name Lere into the Nigerian constitution, a gross violation of democratic process, principle of fairness, equity and justice, thereby denying the good people of SAMINAKA LOCAL GOVERNMENT the opportunity to express their constitutional rights and or, to make inputs in a form of referendum.

It is on record that Akurmi (Kurama) in Saminaka, capital of Lere local government, constitute the largest indigenous Ethnic nationality. The various census documents from colonial administrations, up to the creation of SAMINAKA LOCAL GOVERNMENT in 1976, and other population exercises remain valid.

After the 1914 changes, there were no changes again till 2003 where some part of Akurmi people that are presently living from the eastern (E) part of Kaduna state now in kano state where they were in Lere local government, to the Northern (N) hemisphere of Lere where some group of Akurmi were scattered to Kubau local government, to the south (S), some groups were taken to Bassa of Plateau state.

Then to the south-southeast (SSE) part of Lere, some groups were taken to Nauru local government

This was because of power control because the Akurmi people are united people whom they stick to one voice of power control, so if they are not  scattered by anyone no Hausa man will ever test power from Akurmi people.

According to tradition, the mythical ancestors, the Akurmi people migrated from Baghdad in the tenth century AD, settled at the Bornu Kingdom (Kanem) spending 600 years, after some forces of both communal and inter-tribal were and Jihads, they sojourn to Kano state, they first settled at Dala and Kasuwan Kurmi and Doguwa all in Kano state, from there, they spent over 300 years there before they left.

Akurmi people were the first settlers in Kano state, then after some  Gwagi and Jukuns came and meet the Akurmi people in Kano state.

The Akurmi people were given so many names because of the active strength and so many involvements, names like; Akurumi, meaning, forest people, Azumo, meaning, they are the first people to be seen with iron ores in Northern Nigeria, B`gwama, meaning, King, for their good leadership, meaning, they are the people that specialised living in the claves, claves became their hiding place for them. Kurama, meaning, they don’t tolerate nonsense they can give you back your nonsense and so many names given to the Akurmi people in the journey of time.

The Akurmi people took off from Kano to some other parts was as a result of Jihadist attacks from Islamic prone, and the Akurmi man could not succumb to Islamic Religion, he sees the Islamic religion as a practice that will spoil his cultural practices and he fled for not allowing his culture to be contaminated and mixed with other cultural ethics. The group of jihadists that attacked the Akurmi consistently are from Daura of Katsina state and other attackers from Ningi/Ningawa people of Bauchi state.

As they fled, groups scattered all over the country, historically, the Kudaru hills took the highest living on it as the remnants still exist over there till today.

The Kudaru mountains from 2000 to 3000 metres above sea level, the name Kudaru was derived from their spiritual leader Kuderu, later the name changed the phonemes from Kuderu to Kudaru.

Historically, Akurmi came to Saminaka in 1300, when there was nobody or no life existed on it, after journeys from one place to another and spreading all over the country, at last Saminaka remained the only home of any Bukurmi man or Bukurmi woman. Some bigots were trying to distort the history of Saminaka and Akurmi people at large, nothing will ever change.


The Lerawa known as Lauren Mata came to Lere in 1700AD, they came to look for greener pasture from Akurmi people, the Akurmi people accommodated them, sheltered Them.

I believe the Fulani of Lere could not trace their history because they are too ignorant and illiterates to know their roots and the fact about their origin, because some of them, some will tell you they originated from Kenya, some will tell you that, they are Mali and others will tell you that, they came from Saudiya, no standard record about the origin of Lere Fulani who settled at Lere of SAMINAKA..

After the demise of the our paramount ruler by the name of Dr ishaku Damina in 2021, a man of Honour, a visionary leader per excellence, a distinguished personality, a successful businessman, a career politician assumed the office/throne of the paramount ruler of the akurmi people by the name of Bugwam Kurmi, Yakubu Iliya Sauri His Royal Highness. From then, it has been brighter and brighter and brighter to the glory of God.

God bless the Akurmi nation

NOTE: This stands to be corrected as it is all in a bit to articulate the history of our people.

Always remember that it is a sin against the Akurmi nation for an Akurmi Son or Daughter not to identify with any Akurmi association, federated or any of such groups that intends to facilitate acquaintance and unity among the Akurmi populace.

Many thanks to ECHOES OF HOPE, bindibidi@gmail.com for your first literary work on Akurmi in 2016

Above is the portrait of the scribe.
Rev. Dr I. D. Samuel

The Metropolitan Primate.
City Of Hope Assembly Inc.
Aka. God's City Global Church.

General Secretary PFN youth wing Plateau state.
The Coordinator YOUTH CAN. Plateau state Northern Senatorial zone

Lecturer, Plateau State Polytechnic Jos