Category: Opinion

Why Bama is suitable for Agric varsity

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Bama, a seventy-six kilometers from Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, which borders Chad and Cameroun Republics, and hitherto was headquarters of the Boko Haram, has faced profound challenges due to fourteen years of insurgency, resulting in a weakened agricultural sector, stunted urban and rural development, a disrupted educational system, and severe socio-economic setbacks. Despite these hardships, Bama, strategically located in the central senatorial zone of the state, bordering the Republics of Cameroon and Chad, holds tremendous potential for growth and development. The region boasts vast expanses of fertile agricultural…

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FCTA: A quintessential public servant takes a bow

Aminu Imam
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By Nasir Imam  Another milestone in the array of accomplishment of service with humility was marked when Is’haq Abubakar Sadeeq,  the immediate-past Director of Admin and Finance (DAF), in the FCT Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, was recently feted as he bowed out from public service. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is indeed a home to many exemplary individuals who embody the nations potential for greatness; therefore, it is fit and proper to celebrate a man whose life story is a testament to the power of hard work, discipline…

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GOVERNOR UBA SANI, KADUNA SOUTH SENATORIAL ZONE AND THE DEBATE ON INCLUSION

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By Hon. Goje Yahaya Yarkasuwa Between the appointments that end up benefiting only a few privileged individuals (narrowed down to their families and cronies) and initiating developmental projects that cut across all segments of society, which should be the yardstick for measuring the inclusion performance of a Governor? It is the right of the people of Kaduna State for Governor Uba Sani to deliver development equitably across the 3 senatorial zones, 23 LGAs and 255 wards. However, in delivering the mandate, it is the Governor’s exclusive prerogative to determine who…

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Protest: Attack on Senator Bomais Potiskum house condemnable

Aminu Imam
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It is most condemnable the singling out of Senator Bomais house for attack in Potiskum during the recent nationwide protests on the 1st of August 2024. The protesters did not earmark or conceived as part of their plan to attack the residence of Senator Bomai as the routes followed by them were far away from his residence. But some persons, whom we have now identified who are not happy with the electoral successes of the Senator, which comprise supporters of a former Senator, some elements in the APC who had…

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Hardship Protest: Why Tinubu deserves a second chance

Aminu Imam
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Hassan Umar Farouk Silence is very dangerous, especially when your words can be the only source of healing at a moment -Israelmore Ayivor, Ghanian writer. On August 1, 2024, thousands of Nigerians took to the streets across major cities and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), protesting against economic hardship and hunger. The demonstrations, which were marked by unfortunate incidents of violence and destruction in States such as Kano, Niger, Kaduna, and Jigawa, have highlighted widespread dissatisfaction with the governments policies. The protests were organized in response to a range of…

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Hardship Protest: Why Tinubu deserves a second chance’

Aminu Imam
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Hassan Umar Farouk Silence is very dangerous, especially when your words can be the only source of healing at a moment – Israelmore Ayivor, Ghanian writer.  On August 1, 2024, thousands of Nigerians took to the streets across major cities and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), protesting against economic hardship and hunger. The demonstrations, which were marked by unfortunate incidents of violence and destruction in States such as Kano, Niger, Kaduna, and Jigawa, have highlighted widespread dissatisfaction with the governments policies. The protests were organized in response to a range…

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National Anthem: “Cultivating a sense of patriotism” –

Aminu Imam
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he present administration of President Bola Tinubu has made bold, albeit controversial, choices geared toward securing Nigerias economic future. Nigerians are still reeling from the impact of some of the policies announced by President Bola Tinubu in 2023 and are thus eager to see tangible improvements in their daily lives, hoping that the long-term benefits promised will soon outweigh the short-term difficulties. As we make progress, striking a balance between providing immediate relief and implementing sustainable economic reforms will be crucial. The term citizen implies a certain type of relationship…

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S/Court ruling on LG autonomy: A call to action

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This is to proudly celebrate the recent landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of Nigeria reaffirming the autonomy of the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria. The Supreme Court declared it illegal and unconstitutional for state governors to continue receiving and seizing funds allocated to LGAs within their jurisdictions. This dubious practice, which has persisted for over two decades, was recognized as a clear violation of Section 162 of the 1999 Constitution, (as amended). In his lead judgment, Justice Emmanuel Agim asserted that no House of Assembly in any…

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??New FCT Judges: To whom much is given…

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By Dr. Jumai Ahmad The attainment of justice represents one of the enduring promises of Constitutional democracy. And the right to a fair trial is perhaps the most fundamental tenet of Constitutional democracy and has been recognized as a universal human right. This promise was again given when the ranks of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory was swelled by the recent appointment of 12 new judges by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. Among the 12 judges to be sworn-in on Wednesday, July 10,…

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NLC: Stemming strike through wage parity

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has a long history of advocating for wage increases and improved working conditions for Nigerian workers. The NLC is currently on a nationwide strike in agitation for wage increase to address the impact of inflation, rising living costs, rise in electricity tariff and economic challenges facing Nigerian workers. To address these problems government should consider wage parity among all federal government owned institutions since salaries are being paid from the same source (Federation account). Wage parity refers to the principle of ensuring that individuals receive…

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