Addressing post-harvest losses and improving agric information dissemination in farming communities Enhancing and promoting the diffusion of agricultural information in farming communities and reducing post-harvest losses are crucial steps in improving food security and farmer profitability. While the supply of necessary and pertinent information to smallholder farmers is essential, the majority of farmers are left on their own when it …

Bridging the Divide: A Call for Unity between the Igbo and Yoruba The growing animosity between Nigeria’s two largest ethnic groups, the Igbo and Yoruba, is a disturbing development that threatens the progress of a nation already grappling with political, economic, and social challenges. Recent incidents, such as the unfortunate reactions to the disqualification of an Igbo girl in South …

Crisis looms in FCT PDP amid allegations of nepotism, high-handedness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is reportedly facing internal discord, fuelled by accusations of high-handedness and nepotism among its leadership. It was gathered that the party has been struggling to maintain unity since its congress held on Aug. 31, with tensions mounting over …

Clash of the Titans: Kamala Harris prepares to take down Trump’s misogynistic playbook A preview of tomorrow’s debate between the female Prosecutor and the convicted felon and the misogynistic Pig. This title is a direct quote from Congresswoman Liz Cheney, a future Presidential material of the Republican Party who in collaboration with Adam Kinzinger had courageously and successfully led the …

Dogged and Kindhearted Hassan Gimba: Celebrating Four Decades of Bosom Friendship Our friendship, forged in the crucible of the School of Basic Studies of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, was a unique bond that transcended the typical student camaraderie. We were both teenagers and graduates of our secondary schools, where we emerged as local champions and gained admission into the …

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, a village in Tarmuwa local …

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 people, particularly in light of …

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 to address pertinent issues affecting …

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 said he is going to …

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 presumption, with his snake oil …

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 of the O’Datiwa Women Initiatives’ …

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 is not a future threat; …

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 are available during off-seasons or …

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 history to have given birth …

*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 minimum age is 15 years, …