Nigerian Daily Reporters

Corp member donate medical kits to Turai Yaradua Hospital in katsina. By: Muhammad Umar Shehu  A serving corp member in Katsina State has distributed 100 set of medical kits for delivery to Turai Yardua Maternity and Children Hospital in the State.  The Corp Member, Pharm. Zainab Abubakar Gada who made the donation as part of her Community Development Service said it was paramount for her to do such looking at the unstable situations of the nursing mothers in the state that cannot provide themselves with the delivery kits.  Zainab who is serving in the State Government House Clinic took it to herself to do the gesture outside her Place of Primary Assignment.  She therefore urged the hospital management to used the items judiciously for the required patients and promised to do more in that regards, Zainab expressed.  Receiving the Delivery Kits on behalf of Katsina State and the hospital management, the Commissioner of Health Through the Head of Department Pharma...

APC NATIONAL CONVENTION Hannatu Musawa Esq. After months of dillydallying, all is now set for the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention scheduled to hold in a few days time. Towards allaying lingering apprehension of the conduct of the Convention, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nassarawa state who is the Chairman, Media Committee for the March 26 APC National Convention recently stated that APC governors have resolved their differences ahead of the National Convention of the party where it will elect a new national chairman and other members of its National Working Committee (NWC). Setting a date for the party’s Convention has been fraught with challenges and rumblings within the party. Issues bordering on zoning, consensus candidacy, management of party affairs and litigations among others have constituted major stumbling blocks the party is facing and dealing with ahead of the Convention. These are not new challenges though that political parties in Nigeria face. In fact, m...

APC BIGGEST PARTY IN NIGERIA Hannatu Musawa Esq Before the ascension of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government to helm of affairs there were fears that the country was heading for a one party state. Hence the need to check the slide before Nigeria was plunged into dictatorship. This prompted the leadership of some of the opposition political parties in existence during the time – the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) and a faction of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) – decided to go into merger by floating what they described as a mega party. After much consultation, on a Wednesday, February 6 2013, the APC was born. The merger talks came to fruition as the four parties, in the spirit of the alliance, proposed to change their names to the APC. I can still remember Tom Ikimi an ACN Chieftain at the time while briefing journalist after the party was formed said the new party resolved to uphold the princip...

APC REFLECTS NIGERIA Hannatu Musawa Esq Just like the most populous county in Africa that consists of 250 ethnic groups speaking over 525 languages, the All Progressives Congress (APC) aptly reflects who we are as a people. At its birth, its union consists of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) and a faction of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), an amalgamation of different peoples from diverse backgrounds regardless of tribal or ethno-religious affiliation.  As its first interim national chairman, Bisi Akande, declared at the time, “Today, we have a truly Pan-Nigerian political party that has now given our long-suffering people hope; hope that this democracy will not continue to elude the people; hope that Nigeria will not become a one-party state; and the hope that our country will soon join the comity of developed and truly democratic nations.”  The APC, which holds the record of being the first s...

EDUCATION AS AN ESSENTIAL TOOL FOR NATIONAL BUILDING. By: Aliyu H. Yusuf  Education is arguably the most critical element in building a nation. The responsibility of nation-building essentially lies in the hands of its citizens, predominantly the youth. Therefore, it is pertinent that the nation’s youth is well educated as this group of people are the ones responsible for building wealth for the nation and the ones who will drive technological advancements for the country. As nation-building involves creating a unified identity for all its citizens and building a common roadmap for all to follow, the best way to propagate a central patriotic theme is by utilizing the education system In the quest to achieve a successful state of nation-building, everyone must be thoroughly educated or at the very least, obtain some basic form of elementary education. Through proper education, common goals and visions for nation-building can be properly disseminated and the required mindset can be i...

WaterAid Nigeria urged Govt. to explore clean water from  groundwater  By Ahmed Ahmed An international Non Governmental Organisations WaterAid Nigeria in collaboration with British Geological Survey (BGS) has urged government at levels to explore clean water from groundwater. Our correspondent reports that new research reveals that most African countries have enough groundwater reserves to face at least five years of drought,  Oluseyi Abdulmalik, Communications and Media Manager of WaterAid Nigeria stated this in a statement to Mark the 2022 world water day made available to Journalists in Bauchi. The statement said a  research by WaterAid and the British Geological Survey (BGS)  produced a series of maps which chart current access to drinking water across Africa and drought resilience based on potential useable groundwater at national level.  "Groundwater could provide a buffer against climate change for many years to come, even in the unlikely event that ...

Fuel scarcity : Women smallholder Farmers laments hike in farm inputs in Bauchi By Ahmed Ahmed Coalition of Civil Society Organizations under the Public Finance in Agriculture (PFA) Budget Committee in Bauchi state has lamented over the high cost of Agricultural inputs because fuel scarcity is affecting women smallholder farmers in the country. Hajiya Asma'u Yahaya, Executive Director Women with Disability Integrity Development Initiative (WDIDI) made the lamentation while Briefing journalists on behalf of the committee on Tuesday in Bauchi. The briefing was the State PFA Budget committee and Fahimta Women and Youth Development Initiative (FAWODYI) in collaboration with smallholder Women Farmers Network and Small Scale Women Farmers Organization of Nigeria(SWOFON) with support from Actionaid Nigeria, She said that the committee also deemed it fit to comment on the budgetary allocation to agriculture which is primarily rain-fed. "With the advent of the current economic crisis i...

Sen. Jika empowers 5,000 constituents in Bauchi   By Ahmed Ahmed  Sen. Haliru Jika, ( APC -Bauchi Central) on Saturday, distributed empowerment items to five thousand members of his constituency. Our correspondent reports that the empowerment items are 100 Tricycles, 150 Motorcycles, 500 Sewing Machines and 400 Grinding Machines. Others are 200 Desktop Computers 1,000, Herbicide Sprayer, 1000 bags of Fertiliser and 150 Wheelchairs among others in Darazo local government area of Bauchi State.  Jika , speaking at the inauguration of the distribution of the items under Dokajin Bauchi 5000 Beneficiaries Empowerment Program 2022, said the empowerment was aimed at making the beneficiaries self-reliant. He urged the constituents, particularly youths, to ensure they got their voters cards and support the APC at all levels in the coming 2023 general elections. Speaking, Alhaji Abdullahi Matori, Chairman Steering Committee of Jika for Governorship , said time had come whe...

Gov. Ishaku Calls For Prayers For Successful Transition, As 2023 Elections Approaches  By: Sani Adamu Hassan  Taraba State Governor, Arc. Darius Ishaku on Saturday called on Christians to pray for politicians in the state as preparations for campaigns for the 2023 elections gather momentum. Speaking in Takum, Taraba State at this year's Version of Bethel, an annual religious program of the Christian Reformed Church in Nigeria CRC-N, Ishaku said the state and the entire country was at a critical point of their political journey into a new dispensation and would require prayers towards a smooth transition.  "Very soon campaigns for the selection of candidates to vie for various Political offices will kick off and we will require prayers by all religious groups for a peaceful process." This year's Bethel which saw a gathering of over 10,000 congregants was an opportunity for Governor Ishaku to also preach peace among various communities in the state. He reminded them tha...

NCFRMI distributes relief items to  IDPs households in Bauchi By: Sani Adamu Hassan  The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), has distributed relief items to 200 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) households in Bauchi state. Hajiya Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, Federal Commissioner of the commission, Flagg off the distribution of the relief items on Saturday in Bauchi, said it is part of the commission mandate to reach out to the displaced people. She said the relief items distributed are food and non-food items to over 200 households IDPs in some communities of Bauchi state.  Represented by Alhaji Bello Mohammed, Acting Director Human Resources of the Commission said it became necessary to reach out to persons of concerns especially with   the increasing number of displaced persons in the country. "It is worthy to note that NCFRMI is fully committed to seeking for ways to alleviate the plight of our persons of concern...

Nigerian Army relocates Physical Training Directorate to Abuja By: Sani Adamu Hassan    The Nigerian Army on Friday announced the relocation of its Directorate of Physical Training from Chindit Barracks, Zaria to Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment, Abuja. Maj-Gen-Farouk-Yahaya (GuardianNg) Maj-Gen-Farouk-Yahaya (GuardianNg) The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya said this during the inauguration of the Headquarters Complex of the Directorate of Army Physical Training in Abuja. He said the relocation of the Directorate from Zaria was first muted in 1993, but added that nothing was done until 2019 when a case was made for its movement to Rigachukun. According to him, this was however, set aside because the location did not fit the picture of what the new Headquarters should be.   “It is therefore heartwarming that after 29 years, I am presiding over this ceremony to fulfill the dream of a befitting headquarters complex for the Directorate. “The headquarters is co-l...

Bauchi Governor approved 100 million for 36th National Qur'anic recitation competition in the state.  By Sani Adamu Hassan  Bauchi state Governor Senator Bala Abdulkadir Muhammad has approved the sum of 100 million naira for the conduct of 36th national Qur'anic recitation competition in the state.  The events organized  by the Bauchi state Government in Collaboration with Usman Dan Fodio University Sokoto is expected to received participant from 36 states of the Federation.  Speaking during the inauguration of the Local organising committee for the competition, the Governor describe the Mubaqa as a way of training younger once on the correct reading, recitation and memorization of the holy Quran.  Bala Muhammad said the Committee is saddle with the responsibility to make fair, realistic and detailed budget of the financial implication of the events and forward to the government.  He added that the committe was to ensure the successful hosting of the 3...

Yusuf Chikaire – industrious leader worthy of emulation  By Muhammad Umar Shehu  The best attainments in life is when the general public mafficks one’s services or achievements towards his task and work to the populace around him notwithstanding the fact that the celebrants continues to carry on his task to the public.  Yusuf Chikaire is such a leader that has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the need of others. And he is of that kind that make time to help others, even if he is struggling with his own personal problems.   I used to say with cocksure certainty that Yusuf Chikaire is not in to politics to gain or generate income rather for the zeal and passion in uplifting the populace and indigent people around him. The only way to rectify the errs of past leaders and impact too on many in a democratic settings is to engross into politics or select satisfactory candidates that would do so; one wo...

APC Initiative For Good Governance Passes Vote Of Confidence On Gov. Buni's Led Convention C'ttee- Hon. Tsoken By: Sani Adamu Hassan  The All Progressives Congress APC Initiative For Good Governance has passed a vote of confidence on the APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee  The National President of APC Initiative For Good Governance, Hon. Musa Muhammed Tsoken disclosed this to Journalists in an interview in Jalingo, Taraba State capital, North-East Nigeria. He said they passed a vote of confidence in the committee because of the caliber of people that constituted the committee who have excelled in different fields and contributed immensely in ensuring that APC became what it is today Nigeria. "So, we have a lot of confidence in them considering the combination and conglomerate of the people that are in that Committee, and we will make sure that the youth are actively and adequately represented in the electioneering processes," Hon. Tsoken added....

INEC urges women to get PVC, to  actively support women in politics By: Sani Adumu Hassan  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), urged women to get registered, collect their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) and participate actively in supporting women seeking elective offices. Mrs Naomi Yusuf, INEC Gender officer in Bauchi made the call   at a one day symposium to commemorate the 2022 International Women's day on Tuesday in Bauchi. She urged women, particularly at the community level, to ensure that they get registered and obtain their permanent voters cards (PVCs). "To enable them to vote for women seeking elective offices in their respective communities. "It is disheartening to see women contesting elective offices and never make it beyond the primary elections because they have no support, "If women can mobilize themselves and support their fellow women, more women will win elective offices which will benefit them in the future," Mrs Yusuf said. Ou...

Bauchi court stop judgment on  dissolution of 12 years marriage By: Sani Adamu Hassan  Bauchi Upper Sharia court one on Tuesday granted a stay of execution on judgment that dissolved the 12 years old marriage with three kids between Alhassan Habib Jibrin, Husband of Halima Ahmadu. Earlier Halima in a suit number USCI/BH/CVF/66/2021 took her husband before upper Sharia court in Bauchi and asked the court to dissolve their 12 year marriage blessed with three kids because she is no longer interested in the marriage,  By forcing her to stay in her matrimonial will make her to disobey Allah , she asked the court to allow her to return his dowry under section21 rule 1(1)(2)(3) of Bauchi State civil shariah Rules Procedures. Husband of Halima who is currently residing in London through his counsel Usman Bappah Darazo accompanied by five other counsels as defendants argued that what the plaintiff did was abuse of court processes,  "Because she had earlier filed a suit before...

GONTORI -THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR PLATEAU.  By safiyanu Muhammad Ibrahim.  As 2023 fourth coming general election is knocking at the door all over Nigeria, The same thing in federal, state as well as local governments election. Taking Plateau state as a major concern, who will take over the state from incumbent governor ?.  So many aspirant who are vying for gubernatorial election are from Plateau central senatorial zone, where the next governor will come according to Plateau state political zoning. Plateau state is the twelfth largest state of Nigeria, and  is roughly located in the centre of the country. With an area of 26,899 square kilometres, the state is located between latitude 80'24'N and longitude 80 degree 32' and 100 degree 38' east.  According to 2006 population census the state has an estimated population of about three point five million people.  Plateau state has fourthy tribes across seventeen local government .The state consist people with diff...

INCREMENTAL OF COMMODITY COST AND ARTIFICIAL PUMP PRICE. By Hamza Umar Ajiya By looking at the topical issue arising everyday in Nigeria concerning Fuel scarcity one may say Nigeria are not unite. As a result of the fuel scarcity, transportation fare increased by  75percent for both inter and intra city transportation. Today a citizens is going out to buy fuel, and see many petrol stations lock their gate, very few are able to sell the fuel, the approval price of fuel is N165 but now fuel was being sold at between N200 to N350 litre in some independent stations. Nigerians are in dire situation because of this fuel scarcity, it affect our way of living, daily routine, increments of foodstuffs, etc. Its a clearly understand that fuel is important in our society, it contribute approximately 75 percent of the federal government revenue and 90 percent of Nigerian export earning. In discussion with one driver yesterday tell me that if to said filling stations would be open without withho...

Muhammad Ya’u Ardo – valorous and indomitable man on earth.  By M.U Jungudo  I used to say with cocksure that people like Muhammad Ya'u Ardo are very few in our society notwithstanding the fact that he has ample of industrious skills and indomitable habit towards helping the indigent people around him all the time. Muhammad Ya’u Ardo is such a man that put Himself in a personal risk to open a path for others to follow. I can recalled vividly that the first time I meet Muhammad Ya’u Ardo, he gave me some sort of advice that are very vital and crucial in life because he is really intellectual in the cost of his work. The best attainments in life is when the general public mafficks one’s achievements towards his skills and zeal when it comes to helping others to be role models and he is really up to the task. Some people are naturally life-supporters in giving out to the public. especially, when it comes to helping others to be free from anything that can put them to miserable li...

Fuel scarcity, Nigerians against Nigerians. By Muhammad Umar Shehu and Dangana Henry Joseph  Average and poor masses in this country have continue to lament on the continues fuel  scarcity in the country which have continue to bit harder in the country. Despite assurance by the  group managing director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Cooperation that the fuel scarcity would be over last week, marketers of the products have continue to hide the the products thereby exposing the masses into untold hardship.   The issues of fuel scarcity in the country is a mere wickedness of  Nigerians to Nigerians, it is a problem cause among us and not by a foreigner. Going by the circumstances surrounding the scarcity of fuel in the country one would easily conclude that it is a deliberate plan of marketers of the products to regulates within themselves on how they will be selling the products. Today as citizens are going out to buy fuel, you find out that among the petroleum...

Dr. Suleiman Muhammad Lame: valorous academic messiah of our time By Usman Abdullahi Koli Academicians in different institutions are the reservoir of knowledge in the face of the earth; they are not only teaching how to read and write but also help parents in reshaping the mindset of their wards with altruistic behaviours, differentiating to them right from wrong and treating them like their own when it comes to punishments. Millions of academicians across the globe have achieved a lots and are into academia just for money but people like Dr. Sulaiman Muhammad Lame that teach to make dreams of many true are few. Some lecturers live fake lifestyles, living flamboyantly and making students develop negative perceptions but the experienced Dr, Sulaiman always advice staffs and students to be cutting coats according to their sizes. The indefatigable Dr. Lame put the wellbeing of others first before his own that was why during his tenure as rector of the Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic Bauch...

FG LEARN FROM HISTORY Shem Ayuba Hosea  Academic Staff Union of Universities is a union of teachers in the universities in Nigeria founded in 1978. It succeeded the defunct Nigerian Association of University Teachers formed in 1965. It is a trade union which was set up to fight for the rights and welfare of her members.  It is the responsibility of the union to assist the stakeholders of the Nigerian university system in attaining the set classic standard of Education through the provision of quality education in the Nigerian university system. Further, the union strives to ensure adequate welfare and job security for her members and facilitate for them an enabling working environment. ‘ASUU strikes’ have become a familiar and disturbing refrain in the Nigerian body polity. They have probably become the gravest threat to the Nigerian university system, in particular, and the Nigerian education sector in general. Since the return to democratic rule in 1999, ASUU had embarked on...