The Federal Government has dispatched a team of engineers to Kebbi State to assess the progress of the Koko-Dabai-Mahuta road project. This process is expected to lead to the revocation of the contract for the project, following significant delays. The 87-kilometre road, awarded to Great Northern International Company on December 5th, 2021, has seen only five kilometers completed. In response, the Kebbi State Government, under the leadership of Governor Nasir Idris, has demanded that the project be revoked and handed over to the state government to ensure timely completion. The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon.…
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The Gbagyi people, an indigenous tribe in Niger State, Niger, face a pressing challenge in the political arena. Historically significant, particularly in the city of Minna, which was once a Gbagyi settlement, the community now finds itself overshadowed by the political dominance of the Hausa and Nupe ethnic groups. This article highlights the critical need for the Gbagyi to enhance their political knowledge and engagement to reclaim their voice in governance. By Prince Innocent Kure Minna, the capital of Niger State, has witnessed substantial demographic changes since the arrival of the railway and subsequent influx of settlers. While the Gbagyi…
In a world where quick judgments and shallow opinions prevail, it’s often easier to leap to conclusions about others rather than engage in the complex process of thinking deeply. The age-old adage that “thinking is difficult, that’s why most people judge others” holds a profound truth that is evident in our daily lives. We often find ourselves surrounded by a culture of snap decisions and surface-level assessments, where understanding and empathy take a back seat to hasty conclusions. Consider a scenario where a person is quick to judge another based on their appearance or a single action. This knee-jerk reaction…
Whenever the National Grid collapses or there is a problem associated with the supply of electricity in the country, it is always the Minister of Power who gets the blame, and nobody else. But this should not always be the case, because Nigerians ‘elected’ the President of the country and not the minister. The minister is only a disposable employee of the President. As I write this article, it was reported that the grid had been repaired causing some people to be jubilant for something that should not be happening frequently. The latest collapse of the National Grid is simply…
I do not believe in consecutive happenings of events, what is otherwise called ‘coincidence’. Why should our electricity line be ‘falling’ only on Friday, when electricity companies’ workers ‘are not working’? That is what the staffs say whenever our representatives go on Fridays to complain of a problem. The staff, however, work on weekends to take bills to customers and say that the company prefers cash payment to bank payments. Ours is supposed to be a band A, which attracted a 100% tariff increase from the previous rate. I now pay N30,000 per month, from the N15,000 previously paid to…
Nigeria earned the name the Giant of Africa for a number of reasons, amongst which are its vast land, diverse peoples, huge population and enormous oil and other natural resources. Nigeria also made a name because of the volume and value of its professionals abroad, leading to the regular applauds it receives, for the works of its sons and daughters under the platform of the Nigerian Professionals in Diaspora, NPID. Within the six geopolitical regions of Nigeria, the south-west, always prides itself as the first beneficiary of Western education, because, the first form of Western education system in Nigeria started…
For the umpteenth time, the National grid, which is Nigeria’s system for ensuring that electricity is transported safely and efficiently from the point of production to where it’s needed, has collapsed. Yes, collapsed completely. For the whole of yesterday, Tuesday, 15/10/24, the day before yesterday, Monday, 14/10/24 and today, Wednesday, 16/10/24, I can say with authority, that the people of some parts of northern Nigeria, Kano state in particular, are in total darkness. These Nigerians were thrown into total darkness according to the nation’s power grid failure. The grid failure was the fifth or sixth this year alone. These frequent…
As Nigeria approaches a potential generational change of power, the credibility of potential leaders becomes increasingly important. One such individual who embodies the qualities necessary for effective leadership is Abduljalal I. U. Bello. AbdulJalal, a young and promising political practitioner from Tukur-Tukur in the Zaria local government of Kaduna State, possesses the qualities needed to lead Kaduna State and Nigeria into a new era of progress and development. By Suleiman Abdul-Azeez His academic background and practical experience have equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of governance. His dedication to learning and growing in the…
In the ever-evolving political landscape of Nigeria, one figure who has managed to stay above the fray is Hon. Bello Matawalle, former Governor of Zamfara State and now serving as a minister. As a seasoned journalist, I have taken the time to closely observe his career and personality. What stands out about Matawalle is his ability to rise above political blackmail and cheap propaganda, which often target public officials. Despite relentless efforts by his detractors to undermine his credibility, Matawalle remains unfazed, focused on his key responsibility—assisting President Bola Tinubu in ensuring Nigeria’s territorial defence and national security. When approached…
Pastor William Kumuyi, General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, has urged preachers to focus on helping their congregations rather than exploiting them for financial gain. Speaking at a recent “Ministerial Renewal” program for church ministers and workers worldwide, Kumuyi highlighted the need for preachers to uplift the poor and vulnerable, especially widows, rather than taking the little they have through promises of blessings tied to seed-sowing. He emphasized, “Elijah added value to those who were low, including widows who couldn’t pay back. That’s what true anointing should do—lift people, not take from them.” Kumuyi criticized preachers who manipulated their…