In human history, the role of the journalist has often been one of peril, yet also one of profound significance. Journalists have served as the custodians of truth, bearing witness to the unfolding narratives of human existence. However, in recent years, particularly during the ongoing crisis in Gaza, the very essence of journalism has been tested. For 23 months, a relentless tide of misinformation has swept through our media landscapes, casting shadows over the stark realities faced by those in conflict zones. It is not merely the actions of a singular nation that warrant scrutiny, but also the complicity of…
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The values that once defined morality are being quietly auctioned off to the highest economic bidder. Across nations—and particularly in societies like Nigeria where religion and culture have long shaped identity—the tension between economy and morality has become a silent war. For years, economic realities have held entire countries hostage, forcing even the devout to bend their moral compass toward survival. Nigeria, one of the most religious countries in the world, finds itself in the paradox of praying hard and hustling harder. The pulpit still echoes with verses about virtue, yet the wallet has become the true measure of righteousness.…
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has signed into law the revised 2025 Appropriation Bill of N43.29 billion, earlier passed by the State House of Assembly. The governor assented to the bill on Thursday at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, in the presence of the Speaker, Usman Muhammad-Zuru, and other lawmakers. Idris commended the assembly for its cooperation with the executive, describing the cordial relationship as beneficial to the people. “I appreciate the House of Assembly for being alive to its responsibilities and working closely with the executive for the betterment of our people. Since the inception of this administration, we…
It was the German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel who once declared that the state is “the march of God on earth.” In those words, government became something more than a bureaucracy; it was elevated to a near-divine agency of history, the vessel through which rationality unfolds. Martin Luther, in his own turn, described secular authority as “God’s mask” in the world. Both thinkers, though writing centuries ago, imagined rulers as guardians of morality and legitimacy, entrusted to reflect something higher than the whims of ordinary men. But when that same “mortal god” begins to patronize the very things it…
The North East Youth Initiative for Development (NEYIF), in partnership with Al-Yateem Charity Initiative (AYCI), has reported significant achievements in curbing violent extremism and strengthening social cohesion in Sokoto communities. At a press conference in Sokoto, the Executive Director of NEYIF, Comrade Mohammed Dauda Gombe, said the project—funded by the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF)—has directly impacted youth, teachers, women, and community leaders across the state. He explained that interventions in the first and second quarters of 2025 focused on empowering schools, building community dispute resolution systems, enhancing youth awareness, and creating livelihoods that reduce vulnerability to extremist…
The North East Youth Initiative for Development (NEYIF) has called on communities in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, and Jigawa States to take greater ownership of peacebuilding initiatives as the Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) Project comes to a close. The appeal was made by NEYIF’s Executive Director, Dauda Muhammad Gombe, during the PVE Project Exit and Sustainability Plan Community of Practice for Communities of Implementation, held from September 29 to 30, 2025, at Dankane Guest Palace Hotel, Sokoto. The two-day forum brought together traditional rulers, religious leaders, government officials, civil society organizations, as well as youth and women leaders. Gombe underscored that…
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has accused the state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, of partisanship and sabotage after the police command abruptly withdrew from the 2025 Independence Day celebration in Kano. The governor, in a statement by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, described the CP’s action as “unprofessional, unethical, and a betrayal of constitutional duty,” noting that the boycott occurred just hours before the parade at Sani Abacha Stadium. “As the Chief Security Officer of Kano State, we cannot tolerate sabotage to the peace, security, and wellbeing of our citizens. It is disgraceful that a Commissioner…
As Nigeria celebrates 65 years of independence, leading lifestyle and culture publication Apples Bite Magazine, publisher Seunmanuel Faleye, has spotlighted the nation’s diversity as its most enduring strength, arguing that the country’s multiplicity of cultures, languages, and traditions continues to drive innovation and resilience in the face of contemporary challenges. In a special independence edition released this week, the magazine examined how Nigeria’s over 250 ethnic groups have collectively contributed to making the nation a continental powerhouse in entertainment, technology, commerce, and culture, despite persistent economic and security challenges. “Nigeria’s diversity is not merely a demographic fact; it is our competitive…
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has urged Nigerians to renew their commitment to ending banditry and other forms of insecurity as the nation marks its 65th independence anniversary. In a statement by his spokesperson, Abubakar Bawa, Aliyu described insecurity as a major obstacle to Nigeria’s socio-economic and political development, stressing the need for governments, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and communities to work together. He warned against the “informant syndrome” in rural communities, which he said fuels abductions across Sokoto State. The Governor outlined steps taken by his administration to curb insecurity, including the procurement of over 180 patrol vehicles, establishment…
The International Press Centre (IPC) has called for a full-scale investigation into the death of Ms Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a news anchor and producer with Arise News Channel, who died after an armed gang attack in Abuja on September 29, 2025. Reports from Arise News Daybreak indicated that about 15 armed men stormed Unique Apartments in Katampe around 3:00 a.m., attacking all 16 flats in the compound. Security guards raised an alarm and alerted the police, but no response was reportedly received. Maduagwu was taken to Maitama District Hospital, where she died. Relatives alleged that hospital staff delayed treatment until…