A man of esteem until his final journey, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu commanded great respect from all spheres of life. Every path that he traded he left an indelible mark of affection, impact and transformation. With this foreground Korede Abdullah writes on his impactful life and times Glowing tributes have continued to pour in to…
Despite early warnings by NiMet, the agency saddled with the mandate to educate the public on weather and climate related issues, disasters often occasioned by floods, after rains occur almost every year. Against this backdrop, John Nwokocha writes on the havocs wrecked by floods, mainly due to negligence to the agency’s cautions. NiMET prediction…
The federal government recently announced a fresh plan that seeks to cushion the effect of the widespread hunger in the country, with the approval of a 150-day window for importation of food items. Korede Abdullah, in this analysis raises critical questions begging for answers as concerns, doubts over its sustainability, equitable distribution and sharing to…
The sexual abuse of young people commonly referred to as minors is alarming. A recent data released by UNICEF puts the figure at 19 million Nigerian children who had experienced one form of sexual molestation or another. Against the backdrop of the concerning depravity, Juliet Jacob writes. Concerning Wave of Molestation of Minor…
Just at press time the two Kaduna based journalists and the family members kidnapped last week regained their freedom. It is therefore, in light of the plight of the poor journalists that Korede Abdullah focused this special report, even as the spate of kidnapping for ransom increase Kidnapping for ransom in Nigeria has assumed a…
In Abuja, anti-hunger protest took a bizarre dimension when a man, Shuaibu Alhaji Yushau decided to sacrifice himself for the plight of thousands of people struggling to get food as hunger, occasioned by food shortage bites harder. Gom Mirian recounts how the man climbed a tall pole only to call for attention about the hunger…
The June 29 bomb attacks in Gwazo, Borno state, in NorthEast, Nigeria seems to bring back memories of the dark days of suicide bombers, after years of reprieve. The incident, thus, raises the question as to whether suicide bombers have returned to Nigeria. John Nwokocha writes. On Saturday, June 29, a shattering sound of…
The rising rate of cybercrime orchestrated by daring group of persons who deploy all mean schemes to outwit their victims is alarming. Our SothWest Correspondent Korede Abdullah critically examines the growing trend. New Information Age The advancement in information technology, especially the internet and social media, has given rise to the Yahoo Boys, a…
In the heart of Zamfara State, Nigeria, a silent crisis is unfolding, hidden from the world’s gaze but devastating in its impact. Here, amidst the arid landscapes and dusty villages, the spectre of malnutrition looms large, threatening the lives of innocent children like 9-month-old Khadija whose future hangs in the balance due to lack of…
Recently, Shoprite Nigeria, a retail chain stores, and conglomerate announced it is shutting down operations and cited its inability to cope with the country’s current economic downturn, among several other reasons. Juliet Jacob reports the underlying causes, and implications for the Nigerian economy. The Departure of Shoprite In recent years, Nigeria has faced…
