It is sad that the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), a hitherto most dynamic and most respected association, the only union in Nigeria which enjoys dual status as a trade/industrial union; indeed, the only union recognized by the Nigerian Constitution, insists on dragging itself into opprobrium.Every member of the NUJ worth his salt remembers the lethargy that overshadowed the union after the Port Harcourt convention in 2015. The slide down the gradient occurred because at the Port Harcourt Delegates’ Conference, where several of the union’s leaders conspired to twart the will of NUJ members in their choice of President. Using…
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The Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners’ Forum has raised serious concerns over what it described as harassment and intimidation of journalists by the State High Court in Bichi, Kano State. In a statement signed by its chairman, Abdullahi Yelwa, the forum criticized a recent judgment against two prominent journalists, Shuaibu Mungadi of Vision Media Services and Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan of Liberty Radio Television. The court had ordered the journalists to pay damages of ₦10 billion each to the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammad, for alleged defamatory publications. The Forum described the ruling as a violation of Section 22 and…
A one-day workshop on an innovative approach to teaching English Language was held in Sokoto, organized by a Language Research Team from Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS). The event aimed to train select secondary school English teachers from Sokoto State on the Form-Based Language Instruction (FBLI) method. Dr. Muhammad Sajo, the Principal Researcher and Coordinator of the training program, explained that the workshop was designed to enhance the teaching and learning of English as a second language in Nigeria. He highlighted that FBLI, a method already tested in developed countries, emphasizes the integration of the four basic language skills—Speaking, Listening,…
It came as a surprise to laymen like yours truly to learn that the Western world, which established the World Bank to prescribe stringent tax regimes for poor countries—especially where their puppets or compromised individuals serve as leaders—does not itself believe in excessive taxation as an economic panacea for struggling nations. This reality became evident when Margaret Thatcher, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), famously known as the Iron Lady and a strong advocate of the World Bank’s extreme economic policies for poor nations, made a profound assertion about taxation. As Prime Minister, she stated:”No nation ever…
The new leader of the Conservative Party (CP) in the United Kingdom (UK), the Right Honourable Kemi Badenoch, recently caused a stir by making controversial remarks about Islam, Muslims, and her country of birth, Nigeria. She reportedly described Islam and Muslims as contributing to Nigeria’s challenges and its apparent stagnation, remarks that have sparked widespread criticism. Meanwhile, the newly elected Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, also drew controversy during his election campaign by suggesting that Islam and its followers are problematic for the UK. His comments were seen as an attempt to appeal to certain voters, though they sparked debates…
From many indications, it is increasingly becoming obvious that the seemingly anti-northern interest action of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu government, and the statements of some individuals, have been happening not by accident, but to tear the north or bring it down, so that the sinister agenda of breaking the country into two may be realised. This much is there for the thinking minds to see, and to also see those who desire the intended outcome of the evil plot, as they too go to great lengths to make it happen that way. Their desire and wish is to witness the…
In the rich tapestry of Nigeria’s northern cultural heritage, the Zazzau emirate stands as a beacon of tradition, resilience, and leadership. The recent recognition of prominent Zazzau personalities by the Arewar mu Duniyar mu group is a testament to the enduring legacy of these individuals and their contributions to the peace and development of Northern Nigeria. By Suleiman Abbah Arewar mu Duniyar mu, a formidable collective of eminent northern Nigerians, embodies the spirit of unity and progress in the region. Established to promote the values of peace, leadership, and community service, the group serves as a platform for recognizing individuals…
The State Working Committee (SWC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, has approved the constitution of a three-member Appeals Committee comprising some of the past leaders of the Council. A statement by the Chairman of the Council, Dalhatu Abdullahi Safiyal-Magori on Monday said, the committee is tasked with addressing issues that may arise during the state’s 2024 Triennial Delegate Congress, scheduled for December 21, 2024. The members of the Appellate Committee are: ALSO READ Sokoto: NUJ Credentials Committee rolls out 2024 election timetable 1. Tafarkin Sokoto, Ibrahim Godado 2. Sani Umar 3. Dr. Muhammad Sajo Sanyinna …
‘Japa’ is a Nigerian term meaning to migrate. Japa is at an all time high as more Nigerians embark on journeys to different parts of the world in search of better opportunities. According to the ministry of interior, in 2022 alone 625,000 passports were issued to Nigerians desirous of acquiring the travel document. Let’s not even talk about those who ‘japa’ to other countries illegally because i don’t think there is reliable data on that. But we know that thousands of Nigerians attempt to reach europe via the Sahara desert each year. Some of the most preferred destinations for Nigerians…
A humble beginning at a famous district of the Sokoto Caliphate: Umar Ajiya Isa hails from Isa town of Isa Local Government in Sokoto State. The famous Isa district was once ruled by His Royal Highness, Sarkin Gobir Aliyu Karami as the District Head of Isa before ascending to the throne of his ancestors and becoming the spiritual leader of Muslims in Nigeria and head of Sokoto Caliphate as the 5th Sultan of Sokoto. The history of Isa cannot also be complete without a mention of a popular racing horse “Dokin Iska Danfilinge” whose song by a renowned traditional Hausa…