How Namadi is betting on agriculture to rebuild Jigawa’s economy
By Ola Adedayo N20bn farm credit, 12,000 solar pumps, 400 tractors and a $110m industrial pipeline headline Jigawa’s agricultural transformation drive Jigawa State is pursuing an ambitious agricultural transformation agenda designed to move farming beyond subsistence production and reposition it as a foundation for wealth creation, industrial development and rural prosperity. At the centre of […]
Appraising America’s renewed support
THERE is a noticeable boost in the bilateral relations between the United States and Nigeria, especially if we consider the several aids, assistance and engagements of the United States Embassy, both at states and national levels.
Anambra 2017: The Nwibe option
AS preparations for November 18 governorship election in Anambra State gathers momentum, pretenders and contenders are already jostling for the coveted seat, recognition and spoilers’ role. Influence peddlers, jobbers and foot soldiers are repositioning for what can benefit them personally. The voters are wiser now. They are carefully observing the developments and weighing their options. […]
That NIA’s black-budget and mysterious whistle-blower
PREPARATORY to the daring and merciless military operations against Boko Haram members, top officers of security and intelligence agencies were in Lagos and Abuja, towards the end of 2014 to interact with critical stakeholders that matter in shaping public perception and opinions. The then President of Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, Mr. Femi Adesina was […]
Buhari: Time to rally round the President
When you look at the number of churches and mosques that bestrode the land, one can easily concede that Nigerians are very religious and godly people. But the conclusion might be the worst mistake anybody can make. The hearts of majority of Nigerians are far from anything religious. And the evidence is not far-fetched […]
Biafra: Pharaoh, let my people go!
For every self-acclaimed strong man, there is a God who takes away even the captive of the mighty and delivers the prey of the terrible. History has a way of repeating itself. Very early in the life of this world, there arose a certain Pharaoh that did not know Joseph. He subjected the children of […]
