In Physics, we were taught: That a body of mass M, moving at a velocity V, will cover a distance S in time T. We learnt the laws of motion and gravity, and how there is always an equal and opposite reaction to every action. We also studied electricity (energy), magnetism, light and optics, fluid mechanics, tensile strength and elastic limits. In Nuclear Physics, we learnt how the extreme sun-grade heat energy generated through nuclear fission and fusion reactions can be used peacefully to produce electricity or otherwise to produce destructive military hardware. In Chemistry, we were taught:Gases, liquids and…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5% at its 305th MPC meeting, keeping policy tight rather than starting another easing move. The committee also maintained other key policy parameters, signaling that the apex bank remains cautious about inflation, liquidity, and exchange-rate stability. For investors, the decision has implications across major asset classes. In the fixed-income market, Treasury Bills, OMO bills, bonds, money market funds and commercial papers are likely to remain attractive as yields stay elevated. For equity investors, however, high interest rates can create competition for stocks because investors may prefer safer short-term instruments…
“The Sultan of Sokoto remains a respected symbol of peace, moderation, and national unity. Attempts to drag his reputation into divisive propaganda will continue to fail because millions of Nigerians already know his character and contributions. Mike Arnold is entitled to his opinions. He is not entitled to manufacture falsehoods in pursuit of division.” By now, Mike Arnold should understand that global politics has evolved beyond the simplistic narratives he continues to push about certain Muslim-majority nations. Recent geopolitical developments, including the openly inconsistent foreign policy posture of United States President Donald Trump, have exposed the double standards behind branding…
Senegal’s National Assembly on Tuesday elected former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko as Speaker of Parliament in a vote boycotted by opposition lawmakers, days after he was dismissed from office by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Sonko’s election marks a swift political comeback, coming just four days after his removal as prime minister. Opposition legislators have described his return to the National Assembly as “illegal,” arguing that proper procedures were not followed. The influential leader of the ruling Pastef party, which holds 130 of the 165 seats in parliament, secured 132 votes. No lawmaker voted against him, while one abstained. Sonko was…
The year-long legal dispute over a residential property located along Waziri Maccido Road in the Bazza Area of Sokoto reached a dramatic climax on Saturday, May 23, 2026, as court enforcement officials, backed by security operatives, successfully executed an eviction order against the occupant, Hajiya Balkisu Ibrahim Bazza. The eviction follows a final judgment delivered by the Sokoto State Rent Tribunal in Suit No. SSRT/116/2025, which ruled entirely in favor of the plaintiff, Alhaji Junaidu Usman Junaidu, declaring him the person entitled to immediate possession. From family inheritance to real estate dispute The roots of the dispute trace back to…
Mike Arnold’s post relies on classic alarmist rhetoric, blending partial historical facts with exaggerated conspiracy theories to reframe Nigeria’s intricate security crisis as a coordinated “Sultan’s Master Plan” for global Islamic conquest rooted in Mahdi prophecy. While Nigeria undeniably faces severe challenges from Islamist terrorism, farmer-herder conflicts, and targeted violence that disproportionately affects Christians in specific regions, Arnold’s framing damages the discourse. Instead of illuminating root causes, it stokes ethnic and religious friction. Furthermore, while some Igbo or southern audiences might latch onto this narrative to validate separatist ambitions (such as a Biafra revival), doing so is deeply misguided—it oversimplifies…
In recent days, a deeply inflammatory and misleading post by a foreign commentator, Mike Arnold, has circulated across social media platforms, falsely portraying the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, as the mastermind of a supposed Islamic agenda to conquer Nigeria and unleash a global jihad. The publication, wrapped in sensational headlines and conspiracy-laden language, is not only dishonest and reckless, but also a dangerous attempt to undermine Nigeria’s fragile social and religious harmony by demonizing one of the country’s most respected voices for peace and interfaith unity and the 17th most influential Muslim in the world. For…
For some of us, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, the great ABU, is a paradise on earth, as it modeled our lives from our teenage years to the 60s to be the best in serving God and humanity for the admiration of others. That is why, when ABU sneezes, we not only catch a cold but also develop insomnia until the problem is addressed. Today, ABU is under intense pressure to lose its treasured over three billion Naira held in the Central Bank for research, training, community service, and the purchase of essentials. No thanks to the ruling of the Court…
The nurses at Al Shifa Hospital in Makkah are well-trained, diligent and passionate about their work. They are very active as well. When I started to come around — returning to this world through the gate of the other world — I imagined the hospital as an army unit and the nurses as soldiers. Mostly Egyptians, they were active, agile young men aged between 23 and 35. Among my favourites is Walid Abdel Elah Ahmed, an Egyptian. A strong, good and cheerful young man with a wife and a six-month-old baby girl, he clearly enjoys his job. I was always…
With the nullification of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) timetable, which critics argued was designed to compress the electoral process and restrict the democratic space, Niger State’s political landscape may be heading for significant realignments ahead of the 2027 elections. The autocratic and high-handed approach allegedly adopted by the APC leadership in Niger State has now been challenged, creating fresh opportunities for political negotiations, defections, and strategic alliances. This development, particularly in Niger South, could complicate Governor Mohammed Umar Bago’s bid for a second term, undermine efforts to impose preferred candidates, and potentially open the door for a different…