By Shu’aibu Usman Leman_ I read Jonathan Ishaku’s recent essay on media silence and its consequences in Plateau State with a profound sense of concern and careful reflection. His intervention is not only timely but necessary, offering a thoughtful and incisive critique of the media’s role in a crisis that has endured for far too…
By Jonathan Ishaku I am unlikely to win applause from my colleagues in Plateau State for saying this. But truth is not a popularity contest—it is a responsibility. In the matter of the persistent insecurity in Plateau State, the media must accept that it is not just a witness to failure; it is, in part,…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman On Thursday, April 2, President Bola Tinubu visited Plateau State, following the brutal attack by gunmen in Anguwan Rukuba area of Jos city, which claimed the lives of 27 people with several others injured. The visit has stirred an important debate on leadership in moments of national grief. While the President’s decision…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman On Palm Sunday, Angwan Rukuba, once a quiet community in Jos, was plunged into a scene of horror. Gunmen stormed the bustling community, leaving men, women, and children either dead or wounded. The attack was swift, merciless, barbaric, and deeply personal. This was not an isolated incident. It is the latest chapter…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman Nigeria is confronting one of the gravest humanitarian crises in its recent history, as the displacement of millions of citizens continues to erode the social and economic fabric of the nation. Far from being a mere statistic, the scale of displacement underscores the collapse of communities, the loss of livelihoods, and…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria and a broad spectrum of citizens have raised concerns over the amended Electoral Act, urging the National Assembly to revisit aspects of the reform. Central to their demand is the mandatory real time electronic transmission of election results as a means of restoring public confidence…
