One of the biggest problems confronting several major cities in the country today is the severity of youth redundancy and…
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Among those who insist that truth-telling is an indispensable form of nation-building, Prof. Wole Soyinka is the greatest. And I…
Dasuki’s statement brings to light existing gaps and challenges in the welfare and support provided to military and security personnel. This acknowledgement is crucial, as it underscores the need for improvements to ensure that these individuals, who are pivotal in maintaining national security, are adequately supported.
“It was supposed to be a general interest publication, but considering my long and rough experience with the Nigerian security sector, the escalating insecurity across the country, and the media blackhole surrounding various dimensions of the conflicts, it made more sense for it to be a niche platform.”
Lamido – Democracy thrives on the fulfilment of the people’s yearnings and aspirations. For the people of Sokoto Eastern Senatorial…
Nigeria, a country rich in agricultural resources, has long struggled to achieve food self-sufficiency due to government neglect and mismanagement. Despite having the potential to become a major food producer, Nigeria continues to rely heavily on food imports to feed its population.
The emir is caught up in a bitter political rivalry between two opposing camps as a result of which issues that are critical to development in Kano have been jettisoned, consequently, important affairs of the state especially those with direct bearing on the welfare of the commoners are gradually being crippled.
One major benefit is improved access to education. AGILE has already renovated 367 junior and senior secondary schools in Sokoto. This significant enhancement of school facilities, including classrooms and sanitation, makes the learning environment more conducive. For example, renovated classrooms with adequate seating, lighting, and ventilation can greatly enhance the learning experience and reduce drop-out rates among girls.
“The global food crisis has been partially made worse by the growing number of food and fertilizer trade restrictions put in place by countries with a goal of increasing domestic supply and reducing prices.
Still, I mustered some courage and emailed the gentleman, telling him I graduated successfully but fell short of First Class, thus making me ineligible for his offer, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the son of a common man. He called me immediately that day and told me when he’d be in Sokoto, and asked me to meet him.