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Drug Abuse Rising In Borno IDP Camp – NEMA

By Adama Abubakar The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has raised alarm over increasing cases of drug abuse, prostitution, and other social vices in the Muna Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Borno State . During a town hall meeting with over 9,000 households in the camp on Wednesday, NEMA’s North-East Zonal Coordinator, Abdullahi Sirajo, urged parents and community leaders to work with authorities to tackle the growing problem. Our engagement was very fruitful. We discussed how to reduce drug abuse among youths, prostitution, security threats, and other related issues,” Sirajo said I’m pleased to report that several strategic measures were adopted during the discussions to address these social problems. We also assured the residents of NEMA’s continued support to ensure their comfort and dignity as they prepare to return to their ancestral homes.” Sirajo, represented by the agency’s Head of Operations in the Northeast, Manir Gidado, said the five-day pilot sensitis...
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 THE INFLUENCE OF CARTOONS ON CHILDREN BEHAVIOURS by  Rose Stephen cartoons are essential parts of every childhood and certainty, the most popular form of entertainment for the little ones but also for the grown up. Cartoons bring positive and negative influence on children, the positive part help children understand a complex set of ideas and develop their working memory.  Entertain them with life lessons about love, friendship, good versus evil, important of family and development in a variety of ways, improve their language, discover the most important value and dance with their favorite character. Through cartoons can discover new passion and talents and can later use them in many other contexts.  The negative impact of cartoons is that some contain violent which will make kids disobedience and nervous they think killing or destroying enemies are right, they may view the cartoon characters as real life models.  Not all cartoons are qualitative and educationa...
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Steady electricity in campus bring conducive weather to learning environment

By Ruqayya Ahmad The steady electricity in the campus of University of maiduguri provide conducive environment to the reading venue, lectures hall, street and hostels which brings positive impact to students academically In an interview with Hauwa Sale Maijinda, a student from the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, shared her positive experience with the current administration of the University of maiduguri (Unimaid) Vice chancellor Muhammad Laminu Mele. She highlighted that the learning environment has significantly improved, allowing students to attend lectures without feeling overwhelmed by heat or insufficient seating. The administration's efforts to renovate lecture halls have paid off, with all chairs, fans, and sockets are currently functioning. Maijinda explained that, the stark contrast to the previous situation, where broken chairs and the hot weather made it challenging for students to focus during lectures, sometimes forcing them to seek shade outside or struggle...
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Cardinal Turkson Once Hesitated—Now He’s a Leading Figure in Race for Papacy

By Adama Abubakar In 2010, Ghanaian Cardinal Peter Turkson expressed reservations about becoming the first Black pope, stating, “I wouldn’t want to be that first black pope. I think he’ll have a rough time.” At the time, he believed that neither he nor the Catholic Church was prepared for such a historic shift. Now, following the death of Pope Francis, Cardinal Turkson’s name has resurfaced as a potential successor. He is among several African cardinals considered viable candidates, reflecting the continent’s growing prominence within the global Catholic community. Historically, Africa has contributed to the papacy, with Pope Victor I, who served from 189 to 199 AD, hailing from North Africa. Today, Africa’s Catholic population is rapidly expanding, contrasting with the declining numbers in Europe. This demographic shift has led to increased calls for representation at the highest levels of Church leadership. Cardinal Turkson, born into a modest family in Ghana, became the country’s fi...
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WhatsApp Disputes Nigerian Ruling on $220M Fine, Plans Immediate Appeal

Photo credit : lifehijacker By Adama Abubakar  WhatsApp has announced its intention to appeal a recent ruling by Nigeria’s Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal, which upheld a $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for alleged violations of data protection and consumer rights laws. In a statement released on Saturday, WhatsApp expressed strong disagreement with the tribunal’s decision, stating: “We are urgently applying to stay the order and appeal today’s decision to avoid any impact to users.” The FCCPC, in collaboration with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, conducted a 38-month investigation into Meta Platforms Inc.—the parent company of WhatsApp and Facebook. The investigation concluded that Meta engaged in discriminatory and exploitative data practices against Nigerian users, including unauthorized data sharing and abuse of market dominance. The tribunal not only upheld the $220 million fine but also ordered ...
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JAMB: Female UTME Candidate Refuses to Attempt Exam, Awaits ‘Miraculous Intervention

Photo credit: getty images By Adama Abubakar The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has explained how a female candidate in the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) refused to attempt any question due to superstition. According to the examination body, the candidate acted on her grandfather’s instruction to await a ‘miraculous intervention’ rather than attempting the examination. This was disclosed in a statement on Saturday by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin. Although JAMB stated that the incident occurred on Saturday, April 26, it did not reveal the candidate’s name, state, or the Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre where it took place. Benjamin said”On a lighter note, another dimension of gullibility was exhibited by a female UTME candidate who refused to attempt any question during her examination this morning because she was complying with her grandfather’s instruction to do nothing at the examination but wait for miraculous ...
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Balancing Work and Home: The Lives of Working Women and Housewives in Maiduguri

By Jessica Jummai Ayuba  In Maiduguri, women play a crucial role in the city’s social and economic structure. Whether as professionals in the workforce or dedicated housewives, these women contribute significantly to the stability and growth of their families and the community. However, the balance between managing household responsibilities and engaging in work can be a complex task. For many working women in Maiduguri, balancing a career with family life is an ongoing challenge. They manage professional obligations while also handling childcare and household tasks. Their days often start early and end late, as they juggle multiple roles, from being a professional to a mother, wife, and homemaker. The demands of work often overlap with home duties, making it difficult to find time for rest or personal activities. In many cases, extended family members provide support, especially in terms of childcare, enabling women to maintain their careers without compromising their children’s w...
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