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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...

 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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

By Jessica Jummai Ayuba  The Sultanate Council of Sokoto, through its Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, has urged the Muslim faithful to commence the search for the new moon of Zulki’ida 1446AH on Sunday, April 27, 2025. This directive was conveyed in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Committee, Prof. Sambo Junaidu, who also holds the title of Waziri of Sokoto. The statement noted that Sunday corresponds to the 29th day of Shawwal 1446AH, making it the appropriate day to observe the crescent. Muslims are advised to report any sightings to the nearest District or Village Head, who will forward the information to the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar. The Council prayed for divine assistance in fulfilling this religious duty, emphasizing the significance of the moon sighting to the Islamic calendar and religious observances.

By Jessica Jummai Ayuba  As temperatures in Maiduguri soar past 40 degrees Celsius, watermelon has become a vital source of relief for residents enduring the scorching heat. Known for its refreshing taste and high water content, watermelon is sold throughout the city at street corners, open markets, and neighborhood stalls. During the hottest months, it has transformed into more than just a summer treat — it is an essential part of staying hydrated and healthy. Watermelon is composed of over 90 percent water, making it an efficient way to replenish lost fluids during extreme heat. As temperatures rise, the human body loses fluids through sweat in an attempt to cool itself. Without proper hydration, risks such as heatstroke, dizziness, and exhaustion can quickly set in. The Journal of Food Composition and Analysis (2020) highlights watermelon’s rich electrolyte content, including potassium and magnesium, which help maintain bodily functions, particularly during physical stress. In a...

By Rose  The Nzem berom has it root from the berom people, is the largest ethnic group in the plateau state central Nigeria covering about four local governments which includes Jos North, Jos South, barkin ladi, and Riyom. The berom speaks language which belong to the plateau branch of benue Congo, a subfamily of the large Nigeria Congo language family.  The nzem berom is an annual cultural festival of berom people celebrated around April or may a period when different cultures displays, are exhibited from different parts of berom land especially in music, dance, art and culture. Is a set for the ultimate celebration of beauty, culture and creativity showcasing their unique style in stunning tradition. This year theme is-celebrating the prowess gallantry, and resilience of the berom woman past and present join them in celebrating a festival of tradition unity and pride come all celebrate them. Time 10.00am prompt, 2 may 2025 at polo field Jos plateau state. 

photo credit: the cable By Adama Abubakar A total of 17 circulating variant poliovirus type 2(cVPV2), cases have been recorded across 15 LGAs in eight states, this year, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has said. The executive director of the agency, Dr Muyi Aina, made the disclosure on Tuesday in Abuja during the agency’s first quarter media briefing. He said while Nigeria was declared Wild Polio Virus (WPV) free in 2020, it has, however, since 2021, been contending with the challenge of the cVPV2 – another form of the virus that has mutated over time and started spreading. He said 12 of the 17 cases are Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) cases while five were found in Environmental Sites (ES). He also said NPHCDA has therefore embarked on strategic shift in critical components of the polio campaign, including vaccination team selection, demand generation, supervision and accountability. Photo credit : Linda ikeji Dr...

By Jessica Jummai Ayuba President Godswill Akpabio will head a five-member Nigerian delegation to Vatican City this Saturday to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88. The delegation—sent by President Bola Tinubu—is tasked with formally conveying Nigeria’s sympathy to the Holy See. According to a statement issued Friday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, the group includes: ambassador Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, Archbishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Sokoto Diocese, Archbishop Ignatius Ayuba Kaigama of the Abuja Diocese. The delegation will deliver President Tinubu’s letter of condolence to the Acting Head of the Vatican. In his Monday address, Tinubu joined millions of Catholics and other Christians worldwide in mourning, describing Pope Francis as “a humble servant of God, a tireless advocate for the ...

By Jessica Jummai Ayuba   According to Punch MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile network operator, disclosed on Thursday that it suffered a cybersecurity incident affecting personal data of some customers in certain markets, while assuring that its core networks, billing platforms and financial services infrastructure remain intact and fully operational. According to a statement posted on its website, an unidentified third party claimed to have accessed parts of MTN’s systems. Although the full extent of the intrusion is still under investigation, the company reports no evidence that customer accounts or digital wallets were directly compromised. MTN said, There is no indication of any breach to our critical infrastructure or core MTN platforms or services, adding that its core network, billing systems and financial services infrastructure remain secure and fully operational. The Johannesburg-based telco—serving some 280 million subscribers across 19 countries—has notified the...

  Eating fruit should be our daily habit, because fruits are packed with essential Nutrients that keeps our body strong, energy and protected our body from diseases. Did you know that eating just one orange or Apple a day can lower your risk of heart disease?     Because Fruits provide Vatimin E, C and A and also mineral, such as potassium and magnesium.it helps you to boost your immune system, keep your muscles function well and keep your skin's natural and healthy. In our world today, some children's are surrounded by snacks and foods that are colourful and tempting,but often not the healthiest.  As a parent or caregiver,one of the most powerful gifts you can offer to your children is the habit of healthy eating and this starts with something good and simple which is fruits. Such as watermelon,apple and paw paw . some fruits like Bananas and berries are known to support memory,stay focus and overall brain development,due to it high content of vitamin and antioxi...

photo credit :Vanguard news By Adama Abubakar The Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana UmaraZulum has established a committee to overhaul and upgrade BRTV. This is in the light of the degeneration of the station over the past few years as a result of the recent flood disaster and the challenge of obsolete equipment in the station. The Secretary to the Borno State Government, Mallam Bukar Tijani, inaugurated the Committee on 22 April 2025 on behalf of the Borno State Government at the Conference Hall of the Governor’s Office in Musa Usman Secretariat, Maiduguri. In his inaugural speech, the SSG tasked members of the committee to swing into action and work out modalities that will upgrade the State Television & Radio station to cover wider radius, particularly all the 27 local LGAs and beyond with a view to enhancing information dissemination, to reach all nooks and crannies of the state. The SSG further urged the committee me...

By Ruqayya Ahmad Fire outbreak devastated the shop of popular TikTok influencer Rahama Saidu, located on UDB Road in Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident occurred on Thursday, causing significant damage to her property. The fire incident occurred shortly after officials from the Kano Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) demolished part of Rahama's shop, citing illegal extensions onto public space. While the cause of the fire remains unconfirmed, it follows escalating tensions between Rahama and KNUPDA, which had previously removed her business signboard for alleged encroachments. In response to these actions, Rahama filed a formal complaint with the Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission. Rahama's petition to the anti-graft agency led to the summoning of officials from the Kano Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA), which sparked intensified enforcement actions in the Tarauni area. Her shop was targeted for demol...

by Alheri Gideon Mshelia     This increase has gotten to the point where the Government openly acknowledged that it can no longer saddle the responsibility of funding institutions alone.The Federal Government of Nigeria is increasingly finding it difficult to meet the high cost of funding tertiary education in Nigeria and if tertiary institutions in the country are to survive, there is an urgent need to seek out means of improving their funding. It is instructive to note that education is a right and not a privilege and if this is to become a reality in the Nigerian context then education needs to be subsidized and better funded at the tertiary level. In the face of the declining financial resource allocation to the education sector, there is the need for alternative channels of funding which will ensure qualitative education and graduates from the Nigerian education system. Many students now find it hard to continue schooling because the Tuition fee is too much and many spons...

    Governor Zulum addressing contractors at the flag off ceremony.Photo Credit:Timothy Olanrewaju By Adama Abubakar Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, flagged off the construction of a 7.1 km terminus junction to Molai express road with a 6-span bridge and the state’s fourth flyover along the busy Post Office area in Maiduguri, on Tuesday. The flyover, located at the congested Post Office area, is budgeted at over ₦16 billion, while the 7.1-kilometre road and a six-span bridge along the Tashan Kano-Damboa road cost ₦4 billion, totalling ₦20 billion. Zulum urged the Chinese contractors, Eighteenth Engineering Company (EEC), to deliver quality work within the 10-month timeline, stating, “Ten months is 10 months; we have paid 50% of the contract amount. So, the contractor has no excuse for delaying the project.” He added that ₦8 billion has been set aside to complete payments. The projects, designed to address increasing vehicular traffic, ...

 Unseen Struggle Of Students Life In University Of Maiduguri By {Maryam Joel} When individual or people talk about university life,they just imagine lectures hall buzzing with curiosity, campus events,and students passionately chasing their dreams or career.But to underneath this surface, students at the university of Maiduguri ( unimaid) face a reality that is far beyond or more complex , demanding and often unseen. For some many students that are far and near simply gaining admission is a victory. But the main or real challenges is begins after arrival in the school. in a region that endured insecurity, economic hardship and also limited to infrastructure, students are not studying for decree alone but they are surviving of the ratio of the probabilities of event happening to that of it not happening.             Financial Struggles Financial instability is a daily battle for so many students in UNIMAID, some of the students from a low incom...

Zulum addressing contractors at the flag off ceremony of the fourth flyover of the state . Photo Credit:Timothy Olanrewaju By  Adama Abubakar Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, flagged off the construction of a 7.1 km terminus junction to Molai express road with a 6-span bridge and the state’s fourth flyover along the busy Post Office area in Maiduguri, on Tuesday. The flyover, located at the congested Post Office area, is budgeted at over ₦16 billion, while the 7.1-kilometre road and a six-span bridge along the Tashan Kano-Damboa road cost ₦4 billion, totalling ₦20 billion. Zulum urged the Chinese contractors, Eighteenth Engineering Company (EEC), to deliver quality work within the 10-month timeline, stating, “Ten months is 10 months; we have paid 50% of the contract amount. So, the contractor has no excuse for delaying the project.” He added that ₦8 billion has been set aside to complete payments The projects, designed to address increasing veh...

 THE IMPACT OF UNEMPLOYMENT ON NIGERIAN CITIZENS.  By {Rose Stephen} Unemployment is the state of having no job, a phenomenon of joblessness in an economy. Or a level of joblessness in an economy, often measured as a percentage of workforce.  The rate of unemployment in Nigeria is growing everyday, is one of the crucial problems faced by the Nigerian citizens as people have no jobs to do. Alot of people that have nothing doing find it very challenging to feed and meets ends needs. parents finds it challenging to sponsor their children in school, so this lead to illiteracy and ignorance among children in the outside world.  It also have impact on youth every day because Nigeria graduate hundreds of thousands graduates but there are no jobs. It brought about some social and economic consequences such as increase in crime rates, loss of respect or identity, reduction in purchasing, psychological injuries and corruption among others.  It also affects the economy bec...

By Adama Abubakar  A group of protesters under the banner Concerned Citizens Against Corruption on Tuesday stormed the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), demanding the immediate investigation and prosecution of former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari. The protest follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s sweeping reconstitution of the NNPCL board on April 2, 2025, which saw the removal of Kyari and the board’s chairman, Pius Akinyelure. Tinubu also appointed Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the new Group CEO, with Ahmadu Musa Kida as non-executive chairman. The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development in a statement released Wednesday morning. Despite the overhaul, the protesters, led by Convener Kabir Matazu, expressed concern that no official steps have been taken to probe the tenure of Kyari, who...

     World Intellectual Property Day:             By {Maryam Joel} Every small business ,begin with a single spark, But in a world where ideas can be copied in a heartbeat, how do we protect the minds behind them? That’s why we celebrate World Intellectual Property Day every April 26 and also to honor the creators, innovators, and whose ideas shape our world.         what is intellectual property Intellectual Property (IP) this means protecting the things we create with our minds . This can be includes everything from books and music to inventions, software, and business brands e.t.c. When someone creates something original, IP laws help ensure they get credit and can benefit from their work. There are four intellectual property that helps to guide or protect anything such as patent,trade mark, copyright and trade secret .             why do we celebrate this day and why does it matters w...

By Alheri Gideon Mshelia Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State in northeastern Nigeria, is a region that has experienced rapid population growth due to internal displacement caused by conflict and also the flood that occured. As a result, access to clean and sufficient water has become a critical issue that deeply affects the lives of its residents.Access to clean water helps prevent the spread of waterborne diseases such as cholera, dysentery, typhoid, and diarrhea. In urban and semi-urban areas of Maiduguri, boreholes, public taps, and NGO-provided water facilities have improved hygiene and sanitation, especially in IDP camps where overcrowding makes sanitation difficult, which the government has to see through. Availability of water encourages handwashing, bathing, and clean food preparation—all essential for maintaining health.But when residents have to buy water and the water is not even clean they tend to.manage it causing them to barely use it for important things like washing f...

 By [Maryam Joel] We often hear that “the mind is powerful” but how many of us truly understand what that means? Beyond being the control center of our thoughts and actions, the mind shapes how we experience the world and even how the world responds to us.likewise what we think, we eventually become. Has we eventually ,reason that thought are seed. Every great invention, book, business, or breakthrough started as a simple thought in someone’s mind. The chair you're sitting on, the phone in your hand, even the words you’re reading right now and each was once an idea.This tells us something important: that the mind doesn't just imagine reality, but it creates it  As an individual When you plant positive thoughts,hope, belief, intention and they grow into actions. Those actions become habits, and those habits shape your reality.Have you ever noticed that when you’re thinking about buying a certain things, you will start seeing it everywhere? That’s your mind filtering the world ...