Category: Feature
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The Rebirth of Logumani: From a Boko Haram Stronghold to a Village of Hope
By Abdul Kareem On the heart of Lake Chad’s receded territory in Nigeria’s northeastern State of Borno, the village of Logumani once stood for nearly a decade as a haunting symbol of the chaos and cruelty of the Boko Haram insurgency. Abandoned and overrun by nature, the village was avoided by many; it was a…
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What You Need to Know About ‘16 Days of Activism’: A Global Push to End Gender-Based Violence
By Abdullkareem Haruna The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, launched in 1991, is a crucial annual international campaign that commences on November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. It continues until December 10th, Human Rights Day, aligning the fight against gender-based violence directly with broader human rights issues.…
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World HIV Day: Need For Action in Protecting Vulnerable Nigerian Communities from HIV/AIDS
By Abdulkareem Haruna On this World HIV Day, as the global community comes together to raise awareness and commemorate the progress made in the fight against HIV/AIDS, the story of Aliya, a young woman living in an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Borno, serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by individuals…
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A Bold Leap to Agricultural Mechanisation: Nigeria Targets 2,000 Tractors Annually To Address Current Deficit
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a decisive move to bolster Nigeria’s agricultural sector, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, announced the country’s goal to produce 2,000 tractors domestically each year. This initiative, he asserts, will boost food production, create jobs, particularly for women and youth, and address food and nutrition security concerns across…
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More Salutes to The Betara of Biu: General TY Buratai, Doctor of Letters
By Abdulkareem Haruna In the annals of Nigeria’s military history, few names resonate with as much admiration and respect as Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai. The tenure of the former Chief Army Staff, and most recently former Ambassador to Benin Republic, remains a testament to leadership, service, and transformation. In a world where true leadership…
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UNIMAID Lunar Scientist’s Groundbreaking Discovery Earns International Acclaim and Second Edition Publication on Amazon
Scientific Observation of Harmonic Drift in Lunar Dates Against Gregorian Calendar” is a guide to unlocking the secrets of lunar time synchronization. It offers a unique opportunity to reshape our understanding of time and calendars. Despite the lack of appreciation at home, Zubairu’s work is a beacon of clarity in the realm of lunar observation…
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Who Wants Civillian-JTF’s Ba’ Lawan Dethroned?
The crisis in the CJTF has sparked a power struggle within the organization. Ba’Lawan Jafar’s seemingly a oryed dethronment amidst allegations of corruption involving diverted vehicles, and the subsequent appointment of Baba Shehu Abdganiyu as acting President have deepened divisions. Both factions claim government backing, even as intervention of the DSS and, of course Governor…
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Where Boko Haram Exits, A New Threat Inspired
In Jere Local Government Area, two communities that have coexisted peacefully for centuries are now at odds. Zainab Yetunde Adam provides an account of how violence and bloodshed have become commonplace, with the perpetrators viewing their actions as normal. (THIS REPORT CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES. READER DISCRETION ADVISED)
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From Displacement to Distinction: Story of Aisha, IDP Girl Sponsored by VP Shettima Shines With 9 WAEC and 8 NECO Credits
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAFA, Nigeria — In the dusty resettlement community of Ngwom, Mafa local government, 19-year-old Aisha Ibrahim stands out as a beacon of hope for her family and community. Born into a peasant family as the eldest of six children, Aisha has defied all odds to become the first in her extended family…
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THE TRIUMPH OF TINUBU/SHETTIMA AND THE QUESTION OF NATIONHOOD.
By Inuwa Bwala Even in more controversial circumstances, there has never been a time a presidential election was upturned after the winner has been innaugrated. And our present situation is not an exception. Agreed, that, there is always a first time, but it is equally true that history is not made out of a vacuum.…
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