Education in Borno North has received a major boost as Distinguished Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, Chief Whip of the 10th Senate, flagged off a fully funded foreign scholarship scheme for 11 young science graduates from the senatorial district. The groundbreaking initiative is the first legislature-driven international scholarship package in the history of Borno State. The…
By Adamu Musa Abdulkadir, PhD The air is thick with expectations. The smoke is everywhere and the fire appears not far off. The buzz is deafening, and now rising to a crescendo: Jonathan is Coming! Jonathan is Coming! Expectedly the jury is already out in full force with many pundits, commentators and self styled political…
By Kabiru Inuwa In the early hours of political discourse, before the sun had fully risen, Governor Dauda Lawan Dare made a boast as bold as it was baseless: “If Matawalle dares to contest again, I will defeat him.” To many, this proclamation sounded less like strength and more like a rehearsed rhetoric—bravado cloaked in…
By Pastor Oguejiofor Agbo This is another special day to say happy birthday to His Excellency, Chief Senator (Dr) Jim Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo, Anyanwu n’awara oha 1 of Nkanu, who is, no doubt, the foremost elder statesman east of the Niger. It is another opportunity to celebrate a man of destiny and vision, whose success story…
By Suleiman Hassan Gimba Esq I do not speak for Buni, for I am neither the voice nor the vessel of government. I do not speak for the flyover, for I am neither its foundation nor its asphalt. And I do not speak for the detractors of the flyover, for I am neither their echo…
By Abubakar Yunusa Nigeria is once again at a political crossroads as lawmakers consider a proposal to create 31 additional states. If implemented, this would be the most significant restructuring of Nigeria’s governance system since the country transitioned to 36 states in 1996. Proponents believe the move could bring governance closer to the people, but…
On this remarkable occasion, we celebrate a life defined by profound integrity, enduring impact, and boundless grace. A beacon of resilience and compassion, Chief (Mrs) Onikepo Akande has touched countless lives through her unwavering dedication, vision, and service to humanity. Her life exemplifies a commitment to excellence and purpose that inspires all those privileged to…
By: Luka Binniyat. James Mangai, my egregious childhood buddy, now aging with a widening bald head, and an amusing grey mustache, just left my house. Friendship and the Barracks It’s been a while since we met, though we both live in Kaduna, with our wives and kids, some of them now…
By Dr Juliette Tuakli In order for “Health for All” to become a reality, access to safe, timely, and affordable surgery and ongoing surgical education must become a priority in Africa Access Multimedia Content We celebrate World Health Day on April 7th, 2023, and I thought it is a good time to reflect on what…
I can’t believe you are 62-year old today. How time flies! When I was informed on Wednesday that you would be turning a new page of your life on Saturday; I thought someone was trying to play me April’s Fool. Just this evening, the internet told me you turned three scores and two years…
