Author: Suhaib Mohammed

In a move signalling robust collaboration between the federal and state levels, the Minister of Transportation has pledged unwavering support for Kaduna State’s ambitious rail mass transit initiative. According to Daily Trust, this commitment came on the heels of a visit by Kaduna’s Education Commissioner, who emphasized the project’s potential to uplift the state’s revenue and enhance transportation for its residents. Amidst increasing urbanization and transportation challenges, cities worldwide have sought rail solutions to alleviate road congestion and provide reliable transportation options. For instance, New York’s MTA subway system, which began operations in the 20th century, has been pivotal in…

 The Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu, has emphasized the significance of positive social media use, specifically encouraging social media influencers to leverage Facebook platform to promote social cohesion and economic development in the State,  These remarks were made during the Kebbi State Maiden Facebook Connect 2023 held yesterday evening in Birnin Kebbi, the capital of Kebbi State, with the theme: “Remodeling the Use of Social Media and Challenges of the 21st Century,” as reported by Aliyu Bandado Argungu, Special Adviser (New Media) to the Kebbi State Governor, on his Facebook page. Kauran Gwandu applauded the initiative and…

It’s not true that Western countries help the rest of the world “restore democratic ideals.” It’s not true that the aids given to the poorer nations are “free.” It’s never true, any of it. International politics is full of lies and dark maneuvers. Credible evidence suggests that world politics, like a wild jungle, is a rough playground that only the wildest, treacherous animals (powerful nations) can survive. And in this jungle called world politics, every animal plays the hunting game. Amnesty International and the United Nations (UN) often project the image of world politics as civil and humane. That this…

In the days after the 2023 general elections, many people anticipated a fast and satisfying victory over the nation’s biting economic realities. As President Buhari’s tenure ends, along with his Naira Redesign Governor, the new Sheriff (or political strategist) is now in town—and in charge—and will undo the economic damages that have been done, or so political pundits thought. Then came the most shocking news: “Fuel subsidy is gone.” Many people applauded President Tinubu’s decision and agreed that the subsidy must go. During the campaign period, every candidate acquiesced that subsidy is a “scam” and, therefore, has to go. Buhari…