The term “Hausa-Fulani” and its entry into popular vocabulary is traceable to a not-so-kind general political characterization of the people of northern Nigeria and, in particular, the Hausa and Fulani and Muslim ethnic groups, as made by the Lagos-Ibadan press (print and television).
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In February 1961, a referendum organized by the United Nations presented British Cameroons with two options: joining the independent Federation of Nigeria or the independent Republic of Cameroun. Despite Southern Cameroons’ desire for self-determination, the United Nations excluded this option, citing economic concerns. As a result, British Northern Cameroons opted to join Nigeria, while British Southern Cameroons chose to join La République du Cameroun.
The SSCGC should operate by gathering intelligence, conducting patrols, and providing security for communities in the state. They should collaborate with the security agencies in the state to provide timely and accurate information that can help in the arrest and prosecution of bandits and other criminals.
One of Arase’s defining characteristics as a leader was his ability to bridge divides and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders. He understood the importance of building strong partnerships between law enforcement agencies, government institutions, and communities to tackle the complex challenges facing Nigeria. Under his leadership, the NPF strengthened its cooperation with other security agencies, leading to more effective joint operations against crime and insecurity.
Africa shows the largest share of maladaptive outcomes at all levels of warming. For example, intensifying the cultivation of maize and sorghum in west Africa or earlier planting of maize in Uganda further decreases yields – in addition to climate impacts – rather than reducing projected risk, even at 1.5C warming.
Calls for mandatory DNA testing at birth have emerged as a potential solution to mitigate the pervasive impact of paternity fraud and ensure the right to genetic knowledge and identity.
The PSC mid last year formally relocated to its corporate headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, an imposing edifice that took the uncanny determination of Dr. Solomon Arase, CFR, the 18th Inspector General of Police who was barely two weeks in office as the 5th Chairman of the Commission, to see to reality. It was clear 12 years after the construction of the building began during the tenure of Parry Osayande, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police as Chairman.
“Nigeria was rated as one of the lowest in terms of reading culture in the world. This has prompted us to see that we try to make Nigerians read,” he said.
There is no doubt that the payment of half of the salaries and pensions to all the staff of state, LGAs, and LGEAs has brought succour in this period of Ramadan to the families of these workers and pensioners in the payroll of Sokoto State Government.
Before I proceed, let me enlighten Oladejo and his co-travellers that many of us, who have followed the events since Lagos State indigenes renewed their struggle for the retrieval of their constitutionally granted and guaranteed Federating unit otherwise called a state, cannot be distracted no matter how sweetmouthed or prolific writing such propagandist can sound.