Nigeria has been ridden with different crises like other countries in the Global South. From insecurity, to lack of infrastructure, to corruption, to bad governance, to poor healthcare systems and so on. I feel disturbed by these problems every day, and I feel glad any time I become part of any conversation to change this narrative. Last Wednesday, I had the same feeling when I found my humble self at a function organised by Malam Hassan Gimba and his baby venture, Neptune Prime, at Ladi Kwali Hall, Sheraton Hotel, Abuja. It was one gathering too many. Journalists, policymakers, politicians, academics,…
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Niger state governor, Abubakar Bello has assured the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) persons from Munya and Shiroro local government areas, that his administration would ensure quick return to their various villages. The governor interacted with 4,000 IDPs in their camp at Gwada Central Primary School in Shiroro local government on Saturday. Some of the IDPs were displaced by terrorists while others were displaced as a result of over flow of water from Zungeru Dam under construction. According to Bello, it is necessary to ensure that the people returned back to their ancestral homes as there continuous stay in the camps…
In the 21st century, agriculture is more technologically sophisticated than ever. And yet, the core challenge for the world’s farmers is the same as it has always been: How to maximize the quality and quantity of our food supply while minimizing waste and environmental damage. In a world teeming with people, the tradeoffs of many so-called “successes” in eradicating hunger are distressingly apparent. Producing food for a population of nearly eight billion takes an enormous toll on the world’s fresh water supply. And because hundreds of millions around the world still face water vulnerability, nations feel forced to secure more…
…The Judgment of the court is per incuriam …Political appointees are not public servants …The National Assembly is a necessary party and has a right to set same aside on Appeal … Compliance with the judgment of the trial court is a booby trap for the ruling APC Introduction My attention has been drawn to the judgment of a Federal High Court sitting in Umuahia which declared the provisions of Section 84 (12) of the fledging Electoral Act, 2022 as unconstitutional, null and void. In a rather obfuscating manner, the Learned trial judge further directed the Attorney General of the…
A leading All Progressives Congress, APC, chairmanship aspirant and Senator in the 9th Senate, Senator Sani has declared his readiness and capability of becoming a transformational leader of the APC, if elected as chairman at the forthcoming national convention, scheduled to hold on March 26 2022. Senator Musa, who represents Niger East Senatorial zone, made the assertion while submitting his completed nomination and expression of interest forms at the party headquarters in Abuja on Friday. Answering questions from newsmen, the chairmanship aspirant espoused the need for a generational shift in the leadership trajectory of the party as well as in…
The state of wisdom in Nigeria is that you believe the words of a politician at your own peril. The general assumption is that the only thing they are really good at is telling lies. I am circulating below one of the current posts going around on WhatsApp about specific lies some politicians told and did exactly the opposite of what they swore not to do. I have not fact-checked the quotations and I should be forgiven if they are all lies. My only point in circulating them is to draw attention to the widespread belief amongst Nigerians that when…
Newsdiaryonline has won Online Newspaper of the Year 2021 Award The award was conferred on the newspaper during the NEPTUNE Prime Awards Ceremony and Book Launch for Lami Fatima Babare Cervical Cancer Foundation (LFBCCAF) on Wednesday in Abuja. According to a letter signed earlier by Tijjani Tumsah, the Board Chairman of NEPTUNE Network Nigeria Ltd, Publishers of NEPTUNE Online Newspaper and Magazine, the Organizing Committee unanimously agreed that Newsdiaryonline since its inception in 2009 has kept Nigerians and the International Community informed with exclusive and accurate political and business news. The Committee said, Newsdiaryonline has been known for always publishing…
Media Monitoring During political campaigns, the media provide an invaluable channel of information between opponents and the public. By providing a pitch for public debate and informing citizens of the policies and platforms of candidates and parties, the media enable voters to make an informed decision when they cast their ballots. Monitoring the media during political campaigns is as important as organizing a campaign. Electoral success is not just anchored on a widespread campaign soliciting votes and support from the masses, monitoring, evaluating and analyzing salient metrics is key to electoral success. We will be highlighting the key benefits of…
On March 08, 2022, a federal High Court sitting in Abuja sacked the governor of Ebonyi state and his deputy as well as a number of state legislators for defecting from the party on whose platform they were elected. Reactions to the judgment have been overwhelming. While most people found no fault with removing the law makers from office because it tallies with the express provisions of the Constitution, opinions are divided as to the legality of the judgment concerning the governor and his deputy whose defection the same Constitution is silent on. In 2018, when the governors of Benue,…
Piercings of the nose, navel, tongue, nipple and belly button are trending fashion statements that have attracted comments from the public in recent times. The body art, especially among women young adults, whose decision to follow the trend is often not shared, is widely believed among them to improve beauty, making them attractive to admirers. Although young adults believe that body piercing is highly acceptable among their peers; critics note that such body art might not be popular for some certain reasons, including the potential health risks of the art and integrity of the wearers. Critics also admit that the…