The Northern Nigeria has been the focus of global and media attentions due to the condemnable acts of terrorism by faceless armed militants, using name of a religion for destruction of lives and properties. Incidentally, up till the Abuja bombing by MEND on October 1, 2010, the Northern region was never known for bomb explosions. [...]
At a recent advocacy workshop organized by the Revenue Mobilisation Commission (RMAFC), on the need for economic diversification and revenue generation, in Abeokuta, former President Olusegun Obasanjo dropped another bombshell on the economic performance and problems confronting the nation. His criticisms of the government could be his usual blunt frankness as this writer had witnessed [...]
The news is broken that Saif al-Islam, has been arrested in Libya without being brutally killed like other members of his family. The media have published gory and offensive images of the killing of his father and former Libyan leader, Muammar Ghaddafi without warning for discretion. Viewers including children have been treated to disgusting, sickening [...]
By Yushau A. Shuaib It is rather unfortunate that every issue in Nigeria today is debated on the basis of ethnic or religious sentiments, while every action taken is politicised, becoming a weapon for further escalation of animosity among the Nigeria’s citizens. What is more alarming is when religious leaders join the bandwagon in fanning [...]
[googlevideo=http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5584275782001385561] Miraculous Quran [googlevideo=http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5584275782001385561]Knowing the Miraculous QuranWatching this video reaffirms one’s belief in God almighty. No matter the religion we profess or practice, faith-belief gives hope and guide our conducts towards doing the right things always. Being faithful is all about our relation with others, human and even animals. I just take the Quran again [...]
At a recent advocacy workshop organized by the Revenue Mobilisation Commission (RMAFC), on the need for economic diversification and revenue generation, in Abeokuta, former President Olusegun Obasanjo dropped another bombshell on the economic performance and problems confronting the nation. His criticisms of the government could be his usual blunt frankness as this writer had witnessed [...]
By Yushau A. Shuaib It is rather unfortunate that every issue in Nigeria today is debated on the basis of ethnic or religious sentiments, while every action taken is politicised, becoming a weapon for further escalation of animosity among the Nigeria’s citizens. What is more alarming is when religious leaders join the bandwagon in fanning [...]
On September 23, 2010, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) hosted a preliminary meeting for a simulation exercise on presumed terrorist’s bomb explosions iat a very strategic place in Abuja. The agency which has in its service officers from Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA), the Nigerian Army, Navy and Airforce, had a full attendance at the [...]
Love him or hate him, Asari Dokubo must be admired for his consistency in expressing his view without fear or favour. He supports causes with reasons and also courageously points out weaknesses of some of the causes. Lately he is reported to have rejected offers of appointment in government. When some members of his families [...]
When a woman was first shown in a video of rigging during the April 2011 election in a southern state in Nigeria which is accessible from this link: Election Rigging in Southern Nigeria another video has emerged of another disturbing massive rigging by under-age (children) in a northern state of Nigeria. While some amount of [...]
One should always be extremely cautious of being fooled by pranksters and mischievous people on April 1st every year. Media and public figures could even play pranks with deceptive and false information to celebrate the day. The April Fools’ Day is marked in different parts of the world as foolish and funny pranks are played [...]
The news is broken that Saif al-Islam, has been arrested in Libya without being brutally killed like other members of his family. The media have published gory and offensive images of the killing of his father and former Libyan leader, Muammar Ghaddafi without warning for discretion. Viewers including children have been treated to disgusting, sickening [...]
Hajj is Islamic pilgrimages to holy sites of Mecca and Medina, Saudi Arabia which is only compulsory for those that could afford it, while Umra is the lesser Hajj which is optional and supererogatory. Most Muslims undertake the lesser Hajj during Ramadan, month of fast. Pilgrims perform the religious obligation for personal spiritual upliftment and [...]
The past actions of Osama Bin Laden before his reported death have been wrongly associated to Muslims even when his country, Saudia Arabia and Islamic leaders have continued to disown his so-called Jihad. Due to the attacks by his group, Al-Qaida on institutions and individuals Arab and Islamic world have being incessantly criticised for the [...]
It is an experience this writer will not forget in a hurry. It is such an experience that makes one to wonder about life, its pleasure, its vanity and what forms inner contentment and fulfilment. It was on a trip to Bayelsa state, considering the risk and hazards of travelling by road to an area [...]
“Because I am a woman, I must make unusual efforts to succeed. If I fail, no one will say, ‘She doesn’t have what it takes.’ They will say, ‘Women don’t have what it takes.” – Clare Boothe Luce The above quotation by Clare Boothe, a US Congresswoman aptly captured what happened at the last Presidential [...]
He is an African whose name is everywhere on international diplomacy: shuttling between tough terrains; mediating in crises; resolving conflicts as well as preaching the gospel of global peace. He is not only a black African but a global diplomat from Nigeria. Professor Ibrahim Gambari is one of the longest serving Africans at the top [...]
Most times public relations people meet with their regular stakeholders, the media representatives to brief them about new developments or to respond to media enquiry. But on this special occasion, it is neither for press briefing nor on media enquiry. It is an occasion for interaction on how to cement relationship between the news hunters [...]
The best story tellers for news media could be found among public relations practitioners who are creative in generating newsworthiness from events and statements that could even be inconsequential or belated. Most cover stories and exclusive reports have the imprint of those hidden publicity persuaders whose identities are frequently shrouded in anonymity. They are the [...]
The battle ground has shifted. In an advanced society conflict is no longer resolved through the use of bows and arrows. This crude method of conflict resolution can only be found in archaic societies, for instance the Jos crisis in Northern Nigeria where victims were cut to death with machetes. Wars have also gone beyond [...]
Some so-called scientists sometimes behave as if they are gods. They manipulate research processes; they deliberately tailor and guide the outcomes towards hidden agendas. They then publish such findings in research journals and blogs. That is the route used by controversial scholars in their academic exercises for seeking recognitions and grants. Recently a professor in [...]
Why could hardened supporters of YarÁdua’s nomination for the Presidency suddenly turn to harshest critics of the same person they have known for several years? Nasiru El-rufai the former Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja and Nuhu Ribadu the ex- Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) were top public officials and major [...]
Advancement in technology has eased the tasks of meteorologists in providing near accurate predictions on weather conditions and environmental changes in given societies. The technology is applied for forecasting and early warning alert systems as it has gone beyond mere weather forecast. Some latest technologies are being deployed to detect likelihood and potentials of natural [...]
The major aim of establishing tertiary institutions is to build high-level manpower for national development. It is a place where people acquire the needed tools; social, mental and intellectual skills, which will be required by the beneficiary to become self-reliant and resourceful member of the society. In Nigeria today, there are public universities owned and [...]
Iranian Victim of Acid Bahrami It sounds like a typical love story full of suspense, regret and bitter encounter and in most cases sweet ending. Few hours to the commencement of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan fasting and just a few minutes to injection of acid into the eyes of her attacker in hospital, [...]
With few days to the end of their tenure, only God know how much Nigeria’s legislators would cart away in billions of Naira before their eventual departure. Few months ago, this lousy speaker of Nigeria’s legislative chamber and the leader of House of Representatives, Oladimeji Bankole was condemning civil servants as representatives of most corrupt [...]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl5JSE1YrCs] This is the mobile video recording of shameful massive rigging by a voter for a candidate in River State. Similar videos are being churned out, though amateurish but say a lot about election rigging in Nigeria in the April 2011. The questions that need answers are: a. Who is the person? b. Who is [...]
The incorruptible General Muhammad Buhari of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) has every reason to weep when he narrates many disappointments in the course of pursuing his ambition and litany of problems bedeviling Nigeria as a democratic nation. He talks on the ills in the education and healthcare sectors, epileptic electricity supply, unemployment, corruption [...]
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