The terrifying videos were not from Hollywood movies but scenes from Northern Nigeria during the #EndBadGovernance protest. The so-called protesters invaded a Government House, vandalised public facilities, looted an ICT training centre, carted away a Police station signpost, invaded banks, destroyed a mosque, hijacked a Personnel Armour Carrier, flew foreign flags, sought foreign intervention, and chanted “Yara Me Kuke so; Wiwi Mukeso!” in Hausa. The latter means, “Children, what do you want? Cannabis (marijuana) is what we want!” The ‘protest’ in the North resembles a coup targeted at Arewa leaders. As a Northerner, I feel ashamed to be represented by…
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the federal government to exercise caution amid the ongoing public dispute between the Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) concerning the supply of crude oil to the refinery. In a series of posts on his X handle @Atiku on Saturday, Atiku emphasized the importance of ensuring the success of the 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery, which is expected to play a pivotal role in addressing Nigeria’s energy needs and reducing the country’s reliance on foreign exchange for fuel imports. “Just as parents eagerly awaiting the arrival of a child take every necessary…
Multi-billion-naira worth of cocaine concealed in heavy-duty automobile pivot shafts and Ghanaian fabric, Kente, among others, have been recovered in a nationwide intelligence-led operation by officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). While 2.32 kilograms of cocaine concealed in Ghanaian traditional Kente materials heading to the United Kingdom were intercepted at a courier firm in Lagos on Monday, 5th August 2024, 10.494 kg of the same class A drug buried in heavy-duty pivot shafts heading to the United States were recovered at the same logistics company after the NDLEA sniffer dogs detected the automobile spare parts containing the…
Nothing illustrates the dreadful and dire consequences of our situation in Nigeria—especially those of us living in northern Nigeria—better than the quote from the French political philosopher, Jean-Jacques Rousseau: “When the poor have nothing more to eat, they eat the rich.” I came across this quote in an article sent to me by a friend, and I know it was made popular during the French Revolution. It was meant as a warning to the rich, who build their wealth at the expense of everyone else, drawing attention to the fact that if things continue this way, the poor will eventually…
The ongoing tales of death, degradation, and destruction of public property coming from the northern part of our country, Nigeria, as a result of protests over what the demonstrators call bad governance, suggest that the North is overdue for a reassessment of its values. As a society, the North needs to take a second look at its long-established rules of public behavior and moral rectitude. Something has gone wrong—either by design or by accident—that seems to have eroded our values, virtues, and collective sense of correctness. This erosion is particularly evident among our youth, as demonstrated by the recent episodes…
Today, I woke up with a sigh of relief, expressing happiness because Nigeria has reached the terminal date of the nationwide protests organized in opposition to what the protesters called “bad governance.” Bad governance is an abominable act that causes hatred, disgust, and repulsion among the people. It is a leadership style so detestable that, in political vocabulary, it is sometimes referred to as “kakistocracy.” This term describes a government considered corrupt or incompetent. In other words, when a government is composed of the worst people in charge, the stage is set for the arrival and eventual settlement of kakistocracy.…
The Sokoto State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has commended the Sokoto State Government for its substantial investment in agriculture and its unwavering commitment to infrastructure development. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Dalhatu Safiyal Magori, and the Secretary, Mohammed Bello, and made available to TheStories on Sunday, the Union praised the government for its efforts to improve the state’s agricultural sector and infrastructure. “The NUJ commends the state government for its significant investment in agriculture, particularly for providing fertilizers worth billions of naira free to farmers across the state for the first time in…
Actress Tosin Adeyemi has finally broken her silence on the swirling questions and speculations surrounding her semi-nude scenes in Bolanle Austen-Peters’ critically acclaimed film, House of Ga’a. The movie, which has garnered significant attention for its bold storytelling and compelling performances, has also sparked conversations due to some of its provocative scenes, particularly those involving Adeyemi’s character. In a recent interview with Pulse, Tosin opened up about the challenges she faced while portraying Zainab, a complex character who transitions from being a slave to becoming the wife of the fearsome Bashorun Ga’a, played by veteran actor Femi Branch. The film,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Frontliners, an intra-party pressure group, has called on the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to dissolve the Kogi PDP Caretaker Committee. The group made this appeal in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, jointly signed by its President, Hussein Mohammed; Secretary, Mr. Moses Abidemi; and Publicity Secretary, Mr. Dan Okafor. The group’s leaders commended the NWC for rejecting attempts to replace the credible results of the ward and local government congresses with another set of results planned for August 10 by the state caretaker committee. They expressed concern that, despite firm opposition from 18…
The management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has launched an investigative panel to probe allegations of sexual harassment against a professor within the institution’s Faculty of Arts. This development was announced through an official circular issued by the panel’s Secretary, Mr. B. D. Jonathan. While the circular confirmed the establishment of the panel, it did not disclose the identity of the accused lecturer. The panel called on members of staff, students, and any individuals with pertinent information to come forward and share their experiences. It also encouraged anyone who may have been a victim of the lecturer’s alleged misconduct…