The Governing Council of the Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) has approved the promotion of eleven senior academic staff members to higher academic ranks in recognition of their dedication and scholarly contributions. The decision was taken at the Council’s 30th Regular Meeting, held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Abuja. According to a statement signed by the University Management, four academics were promoted to the rank of Professor, while seven others were elevated from Senior Lecturer to the rank of Reader (Associate Professor). The newly promoted Professors are: Dr. Lawal Sa’adu, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration); Dr. Aliyu Usman Moyi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic);…
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It started like a scene from a political thriller—an official-looking document on a presidential letterhead, bearing what appeared to be a legitimate signature, announcing that Mohammed Babangida, son of former military ruler Ibrahim Babangida, had rejected his appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture. The news exploded across social media, gaining traction and credibility when shared by none other than Dele Momodu, a seasoned media figure. But then came the twist: it was all fake. The public was stunned. If even experienced journalists could fall for such a fabrication, who among us is safe? This came on the heels…
Infrastructure development is both a catalyst and a barometer of economic prosperity, social inclusion, and institutional effectiveness. In Enugu State, the ongoing transformation under Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah—especially in road infrastructure—offers a compelling illustration of development governance rooted in planning, citizen responsiveness, and fiscal discipline. Governor Mbah’s administration is presently executing one of the most ambitious road infrastructure programmes in Nigeria’s Southeast. With over 80 roads under construction or completed—spanning both rural and urban areas—the reforms signal a clear break from previous regimes where road projects were often dictated by political patronage or elite capture. Mbah’s projects are driven by…
At a modest training hall inside Sokoto Guest Inn, the energy was palpable — not the usual medical seminar vibe, but one filled with the resolve and hope of young people ready to change narratives and save lives. Rose Mary Joseph, a 200-level medical student at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, adjusted her UNICEF tag and stood tall before her peers. “We are not just creating awareness — we are saving lives,” she said, her voice steady and full of conviction. “As a medical student, I understand the science. As a girl, I understand the fear and the misconceptions.” Rose is one…
In a renewed push to protect young girls from a deadly but preventable disease, the Sokoto State Government has intensified its campaign to roll out the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine across the state—bringing hope to thousands of families. The expanded effort, backed by UNICEF and the Canadian government, focuses on vaccinating girls between the ages of 9 and 14, a crucial age group for preventing cervical cancer, which remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in Nigeria. At a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Sokoto on Tuesday, health experts, community and religious leaders, and youth…
In every generation, there are those whose lives stand out—threads woven into the fabric of society that shine with values we all admire. The late Suleiman Abubakar, the revered Sarki of Tukur-Tukur, was one such thread. A man of deep faith, unwavering principles, and quiet strength, he was a beacon of hope and justice whose legacy continues to shape the lives of those he touched. From my earliest years, I saw in my father not just a leader, but a living example of what leadership truly means. For him, leadership was not about titles or power. It was a sacred…
So now, Governor Caleb Mutfwang and his government have suddenly discovered that soldiers are no longer effective, and that mobile police officers, yes, the same overstretched MOPO,L will magically solve what years of denial and silence have failed to address. How convenient. Let’s be blunt: the security situation in Plateau State is not failing because soldiers are stationed in the wrong locations. It is failing because the state government, past and present, has consistently refused to tackle the root causes of the crisis, particularly the unending farmer-herder conflict as well as the ethno-religious conflict that continues to fester like an…
When I set out for Bodinga on the morning of Monday, July 21, 2025, I had no idea I was about to witness something extraordinary—a story not found in the headlines, but one that left a lasting mark on my heart. In Bodinga, a quiet local government area in Sokoto State, a grassroots education revolution is quietly taking shape. At the center of it all is a soft-spoken young man with a thick beard and an even thicker resolve: Muhammad Kabir Abdulkadir—better known to many as MK Bodinga. MK Bodinga’s school children seated on the floor He’s not your everyday…
A coalition of civil society organisations under the banner of the Action Group on Free Civic Space (AGFCS) has raised alarm over what it describes as gross human rights violations and the shrinking of civic space in Ebonyi State, particularly surrounding the continued detention of prominent activist Emmanuel Acha. At a media briefing held in Aba, Abia State, the group alleged that Acha, a well-known human rights advocate and Chairperson of the Enugu State Civil Society Network — has been unjustly incarcerated for over three months in Abakaliki Prison. His arrest, according to the coalition, followed a legal challenge he…
By way of introduction, democracy is the government of the people, for the people, and by the people. Indeed, this is the commonest and the most widely accepted meaning of democracy. Similarly, democracy is a system of government where power is held by the people. Under it, the citizens participate through voting in elections, and the leaders are elected to represent the people and make decisions. By Bashir Rabe Mani The crux of the above is that in a democracy, the major preoccupation is service to the people. Put succinctly, under democracy, the people—and/or the electorate—hold sway as they own…