A violent rivalry clash between rival bandit leaders, have claimed the lives of, at least, five prominent bandit leaders and 48 of their fighters were killed by the Ado Allero group, in a confrontation that took place in Mada village in Gusau, Yan Waren Daji, and Munhaye in the Tsafe local government area on Sunday.
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Reading a LinkedIn post by former Senator Babafemi Ojudu on Chinụa Achebe’s famous literary work, the observation that “when idiots get rich, they don’t mix with others” offers a piercing commentary on the pervasive phenomenon of isolation that often accompanies wealth acquired through corrupt means. This sentiment finds poignant resonance in contemporary Nigerian society, where corrupt politicians, businessmen, religious leaders, and even professionals often distance themselves from the very communities and relationships that once defined them.
Sokoto is one of the states in Northern Nigeria that is still grappling with a significant number of out-of-school children despite the multibillion Naira investment by the government done to curtail the problem. In this report, Aminu Alhussaini digs into the complex interplay of poverty, insecurity, entrenched societal attitudes, and flawed policy implementation that continue to derail progress in the state.
TheStories reports that Arewa Economic Forum (AEF), an economic think-tank of intellectuals and business entrepreneurs of Northern Nigeria, has reacted to the financial situation in the country and called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider reversing the fuel subsidy removal policy and halt the disbursement of excess allocations to state governors. The AEF Chairman, Shehu Ibrahim Dandakata, who addressed a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, said lack of accountability and misplacement of priorities by governors is why poverty and hunger have hit an all-time low in the country. As an alternative to resuming payment for the fuel subsidy,…
A group, the Coalition of Erena Association (COEA) has raised the alarm over a severe humanitarian crisis brewing in Erena, a community in Shiroro local government area of Niger state.
Nigeria and Nigerians are going through a challenging period in our history. This was occasioned by the transformational decisions that the leadership of the country took to reshape it. For decades, many of these challenges were left to suppurate. Successive administrations kept pushing forward the difficult decisions, two of which are the issues of petrol subsidy removal and the unification of the exchange rates. The previous governments kept papering the cracks, kicking the can down the road. Zulum works.
The first visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the State House by former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon on February 21, 2024, marks a watershed in the previously unstated desire by the Tinubu administration to slow down or even stop the unraveling of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
The year 2024 may bring about a myriad of risks and challenges for Nigeria, potentially impacting various facets of society and the economy. These risks range from economic uncertainties such as business closures, job losses, and inflation, to social issues like crime, protests, and ethnic/religious disintegration thereby creating social unrest.
The bankruptcy of the present crop of elite that pose as northern Nigerian leaders is a clear betrayal of the path for growth and development set for the region by its past leaders. The current leaders have failed to uphold the noble values of the region and have instead succumbed to greed, self-serving interests, and deception.
Bola Tinubu, Nigerian current president, has made numerous promises to the people of Nigeria during electioneering. From revamping the economy to ending insecurity and corruption, Tinubu has made grandiose claims that have failed to materialize. His track record of promises made and promises unkept is a clear indication of his lack of commitment to the welfare of the Nigerian people. One of Tinubu’s key promises was to revamp the economy and create jobs for the youth. However, under his leadership, Nigeria has continued to struggle with high unemployment rates and a stagnant economy. Despite his promises to implement policies that…