Olukemi Ibikunle: When One Woman Rises, the World Stands Taller. By Dikko Falilat Kehinde There are moments in history when one woman’s achievement lights up the world, reminding us all of the power that lies in resilience, courage, and faith. Such is the story of Nigeria’s Olukemi Ibikunle, who has etched her name on…
Miracle Unraveled: Dutse Makaranta’s Fleeting Respite By Akintan Adeola Rachael The Dutse Makaranta community in Abuja breathed a collective sigh of relief when a new transformer was installed after eight long months of darkness. The community had been plagued by incessant power outages, and the arrival of the transformer was seen as a divine intervention….
Gov Douye Diri Resigns from PDP Alongside Assembly Members. By Chris Mark Sen. Douye Diri The Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, said he has formally resigned his membership from the People’s Democratic Party, PDP. The governor who was elected in 2019, was also reelected in 2023 under the PDP disclosed this during the expanded…
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim explained to World Bank in Washington DC on Monday, why President Tinubu will not compromise Nigeria sovereignty in the face of economic outlook and phoney data from World Bank/IMF
Harnessing the Rains: Rainwater Harvesting as a Vital Strategy for Addressing Water Scarcity in Nigerian Communities, Using Sabon Gari, Zaria as a Case Study. By Abisoye K. M. Water scarcity and inadequate quality are significant constraints to development, affecting health, agriculture, food security, and economic growth, particularly in tropical regions like Nigeria (Nelly, 2010). Access…
The Great ABU Zaria @63: Forward Ever 2 By Prof. MK Othman As mentioned in this column last week, no university in Nigeria has as many professors as ABU Zaria today. Certainly, ABU Zaria experienced significant intellectual growth as a hub of learning. Thanks to the tenurial progressiveness of Prof. Garba, who placed the university…
Of Two Half-brothers And Their Ceaseless Spat, by Hassan Gimba There are these two half-brothers I opened my eyes to find yapping at each other—like two Rottweiler puppies tearing at each other for the fattest bone around. I came into this world and met them at it; I am sure I will exit it…
Extend the Voter Registration Exercise, Yahya Urges INEC. The Chairmanship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the forthcoming Gwagwalada Area Council election, Hon. Usman Yahya, has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend the ongoing voter registration exercise across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Yahya, who made the appeal in…
In Benue; Community Banishes Pregnant Widow for Alleged Shoplifting A heavily pregnant widow accused of shoplifting has been banished from Ugbema community in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered that community elders reportedly ordered the expulsion of the woman who recently lost her husband. According to eyewitnesses, the woman had allegedly…
Osun: A cause for concern! By Abiodun Komolafe Osun State is currently in the grip of paralysis, crippled by a malfunctioning government that has turned project management into a farce. A review of recent projects reveals a glaring lack of focus and an alarming managerial ineptitude. Yet, the people of Osun are enduring with remarkable…
