Our governors are also quite aware that, the insecurity brought about by banditry in the North-Western states and Niger state which led to the displacement of numerous rural communities and depriving them of access to their farms and other forms of economic activities resulted in food shortages which pushed them further into the valley of abject poverty.
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Why this has been an issue actually because monetary values are not placed on the many responsibilities that women shoulder and the duties they perform in society, especially within the family settings, for which they are not being paid, despite that they take many man-hours daily.
Nigeria, oh Nigeria, where shall we begin? Nigeria, a country blessed with abundant resources and immense potential, finds itself grappling with a myriad of challenges that continue to hinder its progress. Corruption, poverty, and now a cost-of-living crisis have become everyday realities for many Nigerians.
Kaura Namoda, with a population of over 507,700 according to data from the National Population Commission and National Bureau of Statistics, spans across 911.7 square kilometers. It serves as a vital business hub and is home to the esteemed Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda, along with numerous small and medium-scale industries that provide employment opportunities for our youths.
Insecurity in Nigeria has remained a festering wound that appears gangrenous, it’s a problem that unsettles everybody, the president, the…
Proverbs 31:25-26 encapsulates the essence of a virtuous woman: “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.” This biblical description sets a high standard for the qualities expected of a mother, emphasizing the importance of resilience, wisdom, and kindness in all aspects of her life.
The rising spate of mass abductions in northern Nigeria has sent shockwaves throughout the country, instilling fear and anxiety among the populace, particularly those living in areas that are prone to attacks by armed groups. These incidents have not only put the lives of innocent people at risk but have also highlighted the grave security challenges facing the nation. The government must take immediate and decisive action to address this insecurity and ensure the safety and security of its citizens.
This was precisely what came to my mind as I watched Professor Kingsley Moghalu spoke at the last Leadership 2023 Conference and Awards, which took place this Tuesday, 5th of March, 2024, at Transcorp Hilton Hotels, Abuja, FCT. Professor Moghalu was the Keynote speaker. The topic was: “An Economy In Distress: Which Way Forward?” I watched him dissected the topic, spoke frankly and proffered concise and precise recommendations to our problems, many of them very ‘brutal’, he spoke like my senior friend.
This phenomenon of Nigerian presidential hopefuls shedding tears in public has become a common spectacle in recent years. These tears are often seen as attempts to gain public sympathy and project an image of vulnerability and emotional depth. The sincerity and impact of these tears are often called into question, as the actions of these politicians do not always align with the emotions they display.
The families of the abducted children are living through a nightmare, unable to sleep as they anxiously await any news of their loved ones. The harrowing reports of the conditions faced by the kidnapped children, including a lack of food, only add to the distress and anguish experienced by the families. The scale of the kidnapping in Kuriga is unprecedented, with almost every household in the town affected by the abduction of a child.