By Waziri Isa Adam In a bid to address the misconceptions and misinformation surrounding the new Schemes of Service for the Polytechnic sector, the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Professor Idris Bugaje, has provided clarification on the initiative. According to Professor Bugaje, the scheme aimsContinue Reading
By Usman A. Ngaski As my boss, Prof. L. S. Bilbis steps down as Vice Chancellor (on 29th July), I want to take a moment to congratulate him and recognize his contributions to our great institution – Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), the most peaceful University in Nigeria. 2. IContinue Reading
By Yahya Musa Waziri The Publisher and Group Editor-in-chief of Education Monitor Group of Newspapers, Malam Waziri Isa Adam (Wazirin Gwantu III), has announced the passing of his eldest cousin, Wamban Gwantu II, Alhaji Musa Ali Waziri. He died at the age of 77. The late Wambai who was theContinue Reading
By Ahmad Shuaibu Isa During my NYSC period, we discussed the possibility of Africa dominating other continents in a few decades in terms of the economy and other aspects if our younger generation is truly serious. Reflecting on that discussion and looking at my dated picture brought these thoughts toContinue Reading
By Waziri Isa Adam The Honourable Justice Olukayode Ariwoola-led Governing Council of Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) has approved the promotion of eleven Academic Staff of the Institute, out of whom three were promoted to the rank of Professors, seven to the rank of Associate Professors, and oneContinue Reading
The Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, on Thursday, reiterated his administration’s commitment to upholding the rule of law by reinstating the dethroned paramount Chief of Piriga in Lere Local Government Area of the state, Chief Jonathan Zamuna. Chief Jonathan Zamuna, was dethroned by the immediate-past Governor of Kaduna state, MalamContinue Reading
By Sonnie Ekwowusi It is nauseating that despite several meetings held with Nigerian officials and several briefs and memoranda sent to them, the Nigerian officials proceeded to sign the dreaded and devious Samoa Agreement. The Samoa Agreement, named after the Pacific Island, Samoa, where it was signed on November 15,Continue Reading
Some clerics, rights activists, and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria are furious following the decision of the federal government to sign the controversial Samoa Agreement. The agreement reportedly has some clauses that compel underdeveloped and developing nations to support the agitations by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) communityContinue Reading
Ahmad Shuaibu Isa Many concerned individuals worldwide may perceive the current Islamic system of government in Iran as something new and unlike the Western democratic model that champions majority rule while protecting minority rights. However, those familiar with Islamic principles understand that Islam places great emphasis on human rights andContinue Reading