By Shu’aibu Usman Leman A momentous Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently cemented between the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Plateau State Government is poised to fundamentally reshape Yakubu Gowon Airport in Jos, elevating its status to that of a leading international food cargo hub. This strategically astute initiative, vigorously championed by the…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman Recent happenings involving Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, have caused a fair bit of unease regarding the damaging influence of nepotism on Nigerian politics. Seyi’s well-publicised jaunts across several states, during which he handed out snacks and food items during Ramadan, have certainly attracted attention, particularly when you consider…
By Abdul Mahmud Two incidents drew attention to our country’s deepening security crisis this month. The first happened in Zamfara State. A pregnant woman was abducted by terrorists. She gave birth to twins while in captivity. The leader of the terrorist group took her newborn twins and he threw them to his dogs. The dogs…
By Abdul Mahmud A few weeks ago, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) released the results of its annual Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) which recorded mass failures and sparked national outrage. Entire regions, specifically the South East, and Centres in Lagos State, reported mass failures.7 Parents panicked. Students despaired. Teachers were confused. For…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman A recent Facebook post by Comrade Musty LaLa has sparked an important discussion regarding the difficulties encountered by Northern migrants in Southern Nigeria. The post rightly highlights the negative perceptions that can arise within host communities, often stemming from the actions of a minority of migrant workers. This complex issue requires…
By Hon. Ayuba Mohammed Bello I read, with measured concern and quiet disbelief, Abdul Mahmud’s essay titled “Tinubu, Dogara, and the 2027 Mirage: published in amazingtimes.live/ on May 5, 2025. (https://amazingtimes.live/dogara-tinubu-and-the-2027-mirage/ Coming from someone who claims over three decades of friendship with Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, the piece reads less like an intellectual disagreement and…
