There’s no doubt about the palpable presence of two emotions in Nigeria today: hunger and anger. Hunger and anger are widespread across the country, with a significant number of the nearly 230 million population going to bed on empty stomachs. This shouldn’t be the case in a land so abundantly blessed with mineral resources. Only the self-styled leaders, who, through their selfish and self-serving behavior, act more like rulers, live in obscene comfort at the expense of the larger majority. This excludes the successful and verified businesspeople who remain non-partisan and unaffiliated with government employment. The hunger could explain why…
Author: TheStories
In any part of the world, criticism of Israel often draws accusations of anti-Semitism from the Western powers. Deny the Holocaust, the mass killing of Jews in Europe, and Jewish supporters label you a “denier.” But point out that Israel is committing similar offenses against Palestinians, and the Western world justifies it as “self-defense” — a defense that far exceeds any perceived provocation. By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi Yet, the rest of the world does not oppose Jews, whether they live in Israel or elsewhere. In fact, many Jews in Israel oppose Zionism. Ultra-Orthodox Jewish leaders, including some Rabbis, have openly…
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has commended the Headquarters 6 Division/Land Component Joint Task Force South-South Operation Delta Safe for their ongoing efforts in combating oil theft and other forms of criminality in the region. He noted that the recent increase in oil production is a testament to the special task force’s sustained fight against oil theft. The minister gave this commendation during his maiden visit to the Nigerian Army 6 Division Headquarters in Port Harcourt. Badaru highlighted the critical role played by Operation Delta Safe, the Chief of Defence Staff, and, importantly, the unwavering support of President…
The Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria (BON) has commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their impressive strides in combating insecurity across the country. This acknowledgement follows the continuous victories recorded in the fight against insurgency, banditry, and other security challenges. During a courtesy visit to the Minister of Defence at Ship House, Abuja, BON Vice-Chairman, Tony Akiotu, who represented the BON Chairman and Director General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Salihu Dembos, praised the efforts of the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, in supporting the military’s successful operations. Akiotu noted that the new collaboration between the Ministry of Defence…
In the heart of Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State, youth organizations are stepping up in unity to the challenge of driving much-needed development. These groups—Lakpma Youth Forum (LYF), Lakpma Youth Assembly (LYA), Coalition of Shiroro Associations (COSA), National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Shiroro Chapter, Shiroro Youth Movement (SYM), and Gwada Youth Forum (GYF), among others—are all working to uplift their community, each with its unique focus and strengths. By Abubakar Abdullahi Yet, despite their differences, these organizations share a common dream: to improve the socio-economic, cultural, and infrastructural landscape of Shiroro. Why Unity Matters Shiroro is facing tough…
The Nigerian Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) has appointed former Director General of the National Lottery Commission and renowned television producer, Olorogun Peter Igho, as the National Coordinator of the NSCC Goodwill Ambassadors. The appointment was announced on Thursday night at a media and entertainment roundtable in Abuja by the Director General of the NSCC, Dr. Emem Omokaro. The event, which gathered prominent media veterans over the age of 60, was organized to inaugurate the NSCC Goodwill Ambassadors committee. The ambassadors are tasked with advocating for the rights and welfare of senior citizens across Nigeria, a statement by a member of…
Former Jigawa State Governor and current Nigeria Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, fulfilled his civic responsibility on Saturday by casting his vote during the Jigawa State local government council election. The vote took place at his Babura Kofar Arewa polling unit in Babura Local Government Area. Accompanied by his family, supporters, and well-wishers, Badaru, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State, cast his ballot for the APC, showing strong support for the party’s candidates in the election. The local government election, organized by the Jigawa State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC), was held across the state…
Nigeria is a very difficult country to understand. Too difficult to grasp, or comprehend mentally. One minute a man is poor, the next minute he is rich, stupendously rich. That is one aspect of the Nigerian feature that is incongruous with the provisions of common sense. In Nigeria, financial opportunities avail themselves to those with luck, in a manner that is sometimes in conflict with the general rules of economics, and all the sciences that have relations with production, consumption, and the transfer of wealth. Yes, when it comes to the path of success, especially success relating to wealth creation,…
During the reign of General Sani Abacha, often referred to as a ‘maximum ruler,’ many unsavoury stories circulated about his feared Chief Security Officer (CSO), Major Hamza Al-Mustafa. Although I never imagined our paths would cross, I harboured a deep dislike for him. However, a video clip I watched recently gave me pause. In the clip, a secretive group of white men discussed how the Western world must prevent African countries from utilizing their God-given mineral wealth to develop their economies. This monologue gave me the proverbial goosebumps and brought to mind several interviews Major (rtd) Hamza Al-Mustafa has given…
As I write this article, a battle is brewing between Nigeria’s House of Representatives and the Presidency over the conferment of different merit awards on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. The House is angered and has requested that President Bola Tinubu confer the same national honor on Speaker Abbas as was conferred on Senate President Akpabio. The House also rejected the description of being the “lower chamber” compared to the Senate, asserting that both Messrs Akpabio and Abbas are “first among equals.” It has since constituted an ad hoc committee,…