Farmers in Agatu local government area of Benue State, Northcentral Nigeria, for long have been thrown into crisis with herders. The crisis which started as far back as 2014 remained unresolved after
Category: Opinions
Sensenews Editorial
Sensenews Editorial Double standards of Nigeria’s political class on education policies Nigerian leaders’ double standards in education are a stark reminder of the country’s deep-seated inequalities. On one hand, the elite advocate for Nigerians to have faith in the local education system, while on the other hand, they send their own children to universities abroad. They […]
Sensenews Editorial
Editorial Nigeria, rich country, poor people Nigeria, the most populous black country in the world, is endowed with an abundance of human and natural resources, including oil, gas, minerals, and fertile arable land. With a GDP of over $240 bn, Nigeria is considered one of the richest countries on the continent. However, despite its vast […]
Sokoto: Gov Aliyu’s unique public service
Sokoto: Gov Aliyu’s unique public service By Ismail Ladan Governor of Sokoto State, Dr Ahmad Aliyu, has demonstrated several leadership qualities that show that his mission public office is purely to serve the people. This people’s governor has a clear vision for the development of Sokoto State demonstrated by the implementation of various initiatives […]
Who does America listen to?
Who does America listen to? By Ažu Ishiekwene I was chatting with a friend last week, who, mid-speech, redirected our conversation to the situation in the Middle East. She wanted to know what the mood in the US was. Over 6,000 miles away in Nigeria from where she was calling, she didn’t quite trust the media […]
Of Gov Aliyu’s unique Ramadan feeding programme
Of Gov Aliyu’s unique Ramadan feeding programme By Usman Ahmadu The story of Gov Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto state as it relates to his humanity seems a fairytale until one sees the evidence by oneself. I have not been keen in knowing what state governors in Nigeria are doing in their various states. What […]
Aliyu’s rough road to state building
Aliyu’s rough road to state building By Baba Haruna Leadership by example is a great virtue that deserves commendation by all. A true leader does not see himself as a superior human being to his subjects. He personalises the pains and happiness of his people tireslessly. This is what Governor of Sokoto state, Dr […]
Tambuwal west rerun: Test of Gov Aliyu’s popularity
Tambuwal west rerun: Test of Gov Aliyu’s popularity By Isa Muhammad The by-elections or the reruns conducted across the nation by the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday February 3, 2024, is very significant to the political calculation in Sokoto State. The rerun elections conducted have come a number of offsets. The most glaring of […]
JAMB announces new date for 2023 UTME … to hold resheduled mock-UTME April 18
JAMB announces new date for 2023 UTME … to hold resheduled mock-UTME April 18 By Uji A. Iliyasu Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced new date for the revised 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and the rescheduled Mock-UTME. In a statement by JAMB’s Head of Public Affairs and Protocol, Dr […]
10th Senate presidency: The cap fits Akpabio
Godswill Akpabio 10th Senate presidency: The cap fits Akpabio By Lawal Jet Kaugama Nigerian democracy is maturing even as the days and terms of office of its politicians are growing in years and experience. The presidential election had been conducted and the […]