Mr President, We Are at War. I was supposed to continue my discourse on Yobe State, its creation, its leaders, and their styles. However, the sad news of last week has made me drop it for another time. We were hit with the sad news of the massacre of scores of people by Boko Haram in Mafa,…
The Tinubu Government’s Fuel Price Hike: A Betrayal of Trust and a Call for Resilience The recent surge in fuel prices, coupled with widespread discontent among Nigerians, has sparked a fierce debate over the policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused the government of betraying its commitment to the…
Day With Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF): An Overview As we approached the tipping point in our national history, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has on Wednesday the 4th of September, 2024 at 10:00am convoked the gathering of prominent Northerners at the ACF HQ’s, on 11A Sokoto Road, Kaduna for a combined BOT and NEC meetings…
Ike-Muoso Expresses RMRDC’s Determination to Make Nigeria a Producing Nation. The Director General/CEO of the Raw Material Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muoso, has expressed his determination to refocus the council to making Nigeria a producing nation. On Tuesday during a press conference in Abuja to mark his 100 days in office, Ike-Muoso…
Kamala Harris gains ground as Trump’s desperate strategies threaten American democracy Kamala Harris is riding high in the polls, while Donald Trump is having a mental meltdown, and the worst is yet to come. “If you don’t have a seat at the dinner table, you are probably on the menu” is always Donald Trump’s…
Ondo 2024: Women in Owo, Akoko Southeast, and Akoko South West LGAs Rally Support for Aiyedatiwa … As O’Datiwa Women Initiatives Team Visits Council Areas Women in the three council areas of Owo, Akoko Southeast, and Akoko South West LGAs have recently united to express their support for Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa during the visit…
Nigeria’s Climate Crisis: A nation’s reluctance amid global urgency As the global community rallies against climate change, Nigeria stands out as a troubling exception. Despite growing evidence of environmental degradation and the severe consequences of inaction, the country’s response has been marked by a worrying hesitancy from both the government and the public. Climate change…
Encouraging Farmers to Embrace a Saving Culture Farmers need to actively promote and cultivate a saving culture, which is crucial for supporting land cultivation, acquiring essential farming equipment, and purchasing necessary inputs. Transporting agricultural products from farm gates to markets is another key area where savings play a vital role, especially in ensuring funds…
Mother of late president Yar’adua, Hajia Dada is dead Hajiya Dada, the mother of Nigeria’s late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, has passed away. She died Monday evening at the Federal medical center Katsina after a brief illness, Hajiya Dada was a figure of historical significance in Nigeria, known as the only woman in the nations…
*The Irony of Nigeria’s Rush for Progress: A Call for Reflection* According to the National Policy on Education (2013), the minimum age for entry into Junior Secondary School (JSS 1) is 12 years, and students must have completed Primary School and obtained a Primary School Leaving Certificate. For entry into Senior Secondary School (SSS1), the…
