Just another News Updates
By Prof. Sheriffdeen Tella There is always controversy over what should be the minimum wage paid to workers in Nigeria and of course, somewhere else. That is why there are often long negotiations between the government and workers’ unions. Sometimes it leads to strikes or threats to go on strike. It is disheartening to even […]
“…His growing popularity among his people is freighting and a good omen to our aspiring need of good leadership.” By Shariff Aminu Ahlan Any curious mind that is searching for an extraordinary human specie who is an embodiment of loyalty, principle, dedication, patient, contentment, self preservation, dignity, humble, generous, philanthropy Intellectual endowment, decency, mastery of […]
By Ibrahim Jirgi The passing of His Excellency, Alhaji (Dr) Bukar Abba Ibrahim, the first civilian governor of Yobe State, is a significant loss not only for Yobe State but for Nigeria as a whole, particularly in the political arena. Governor Ibrahim passed away today in the Holy City of Mecca after battling a prolonged […]
By Muhammad Sani Abdulhamid, Bauchi The increasing number of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence cases in Bauchi State is highly alarming, as a report by USAID Integrated Health Program (IHP) 2023 indicates that 21.7% of women in Bauchi experience physical abuse, 22.7% experience Sexual abuse, and 57.5% experience emotional abuse from their partner or spouse. Another […]
By Dakuku Peterside THE impact of insecurity in Nigeria is significant, encompassing substantial losses in terms of lives, economic setbacks ,and the emergence of humanitarian crises. Many citizens find themselves in precarious situations with limited access to basic needs. While this is the case, the effectiveness of government’s response to insecurity is debatable. Some citizens […]
Nigeria’s Financial Regulations 2009 says, “Any officer who pays public money into a private account is deemed to have done so with fraudulent intention.” By Cletus Ukpong The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Beta Edu, on Friday, admitted as genuine a 20 December 2023 memo which shows that she requested the Accountant General of the Federation, […]
By Aisha Abdulkareem Yakubu The year 2024 is here and usually, the start of a new year serves as an opportunity for most people to set new goals which they hope to abide by and commit to better habits. But how many of such New Year goals or New Year resolutions come to fruition after […]
By, Professor (dual) Abdalla Uba Adamu For the past 43 years that I have been a researcher, there were two areas I stay clear of: politics and religion. If you see my hand in any of these two, then the entry point is popular or media cultures. For instance, I have recorded a lot of […]
When a few days ago a social commentator raised the alarm over the unconventional ways BUA’s competitors have been fighting him since he singlehandedly brought down price of cement, some didn’t take it serious. Within the last forty eight hours or so, we have seen two major social media influencers set out to deliberately attack […]
By Garba Adamu Gwangwangwan The legal system is an essential pillar of any ideal and just society, taht have desire, willingness to ensure fairness, equity, and justice for all. Nevertheless , there are instances when the outcome of a legal case may not align with the expectations of one party involved in the litigation. When […]