In the verdant heart of Nigeria’s northeast, a quiet revolution is blooming, and its architect is none other than Taraba State’s own Governor Agbu Kefas, a man whose ingenuity and unwavering belief in the youth have earned him the resplendent title of the “Nigerian Governor of the Youth.” With a flourish of brilliance, his administration has unveiled five extraordinary agencies, each a beacon of promise, each a testament to the boundless potential of Taraba’s young souls. This is no mere policy shift; it is a clarion call to greatness, a masterpiece of governance painted with courage, confidence, and ambition. Meet…
Author: Silas Tafi-warwar
Hey, youth of the world (especially you, Nigerian trailblazers) let’s talk. You’ve got social media in your pocket, a megaphone louder than anything your parents ever dreamed of. It’s your cape, your sword, your stage. But here’s the million-naira question: Are you the heroes of this story, or are you just pawns in a game where the “bosses” those slick political bigwigs, call the shots? And what about those media aides churning out memes, lies, and insults faster than you can scroll? The social media space is a jungle, toxic with misinformation, disrespect, and enough shade to block out the…
The waters have receded in Maiduguri, but the scars remain, etched into the crumbled walls of homes, the hollow eyes of displaced families, and the muddy remnants of a city that once thrived as the heart of Borno State. Last September, when the Alau Dam buckled under the weight of unrelenting rains, it unleashed a flood that swallowed lives, livelihoods, and hope. Over 300,000 people fled their homes, schools turned into lagoons, and the Sanda Kyarimi Park Zoo became a watery graveyard for its animals. It was, in the words of Governor Babagana Zulum, the worst deluge in over three…
Real estate in Nigeria is a paradox, a sector brimming with potential yet plagued by systemic inefficiencies, financial mismanagement, and a persistent failure to meet the housing needs of its people. At the heart of this conundrum lies the National Housing Scheme(NHS) and its implementing arm, the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria(FMBN). Established with the noble aim of providing affordable housing to Nigerians, these institutions have struggled to deliver on their mandate. As of March 2025, Nigeria’s housing deficit stands at an estimated 20 million units, a figure that underscores the urgency for reform. This piece explores whether the NHS…
In this sacred season of 2025, as the Islamic month of Ramadan dawns and the Christian period of Lent unfolds, we stand at a rare and blessed crossroads. These moments of spiritual reflection, where Muslims fast and pray, and Christians repent and renew, are not just personal journeys; they are a divine invitation for us as a nation to unite in love, tolerance, and collective prayer. In a time when our beloved country faces trials like economic hardship, division, and uncertainty, this overlap of faith is no coincidence. It is a clarion call to harness our shared values and lift…
Nestled in Nigeria’s Northeast, Taraba State is a land of quiet grandeur, a sprawling canvas of plains, plateaus, and rivers that whispers tales of antiquity while yearning for a bold tomorrow. Dubbed “Nature’s Gift to the Nation” Taraba is more than a nickname; it’s a legacy of resilience, diversity, and untapped potential. As Tarabans, our story stretches from the dawn of civilization to a present brimming with possibility. Here’s a journey through where we came from, where we stand today, and the future that beckons if we dare to claim it. A Tapestry Woven in Time… Taraba’s origins are as…
In the quiet town of Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, a single gunshot has reverberated far beyond the walls of Delta State Polytechnic. What began as a routine encounter between police and Eruru Christian, the Students’ Union Government(SUG) president, spiraled into a chilling spectacle of alleged brutality and corruption, a scene captured on video and now etched into the national consciousness. The incident, occurring in late February 2025, is not just another headline; it’s a piercing cry from Nigeria’s youth, a generation demanding to be heard, respected, and shielded rather than shaken down. The story is as infuriating as it is familiar.…
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party, is teetering on the edge of collapse, and Nasir El-Rufai, one of its founding architects, is sounding the alarm with the ferocity of a man betrayed. In a series of jaw-dropping revelations, the former Kaduna State governor has unleashed a torrent of accusations that lay bare the deepening fissures within the APC. From claims of orchestrated persecution by the National Security Adviser (NSA) to a bitter fallout with his protégé, Governor Uba Sani, and a scathing lament that “the party has left me,” El-Rufai’s words are a Molotov cocktail hurled at the…
In rural Nigeria, where nights are silent and dark, over 20,000 communities, as declared by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), remain without the glow of electricity. This stark reality shines a harsh light on a significant issue: the whereabouts of the loans intended for rural electrification. The World Bank and the African Development Bank have been pivotal in funding Nigeria’s quest to light up its rural areas. The World Bank, for instance, has committed over $350 million through the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP), aiming to electrify over 1 million households, 250,000 businesses, and 37 universities. Additionally, an extra $200 million…
In the wake of recent price increases by MTN and other telecom providers in Nigeria, a clarion call must be sounded. The era of escalating data costs without a corresponding leap in service quality has to end. For far too long, Nigerian consumers have shouldered the burden of hiked data prices while grappling with subpar internet speeds, frequent service disruptions, and unreliable connectivity. The audacity to raise prices amidst economic strain, with no tangible improvements to show for it, is not just unacceptable; it’s an insult to every Nigerian who relies on the internet for work, education, and connecting with…
