In this deeply reflective episode of The Other Side, Rimamnde Shawulu Kwewum explores the roots, identity, and modern-day politics of Nigeria’s Middle Belt. With raw historical detail and personal insight, he unpacks the controversy surrounding the term “Middle Belt,” its original vision, and the reasons it evokes strong reactions across Nigeria’s political landscape. From the…
The Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Prof. Idris Bugaje, says the establishment of the Nigeria Polytechnics Foundation (NIPOF), is a strategic move towards addressing critical challenges facing polytechnics in Nigeria. Speaking at the inauguration of the council members of the foundation on Thursday at the NBTE headquarters in Kaduna, Bugaje…
The President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, has said that the union is optimistic about an end to prolong strike. The union has been on strike since February over issues revolving around revitalising public universities, review of lecturers’ salaries and allowances, among other issues. Speaking on Monday at a…
At least 28 people have been killed in an attack on Malagum 1 and Sokwong communities of Kagoro Chiefdom, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna state. It was learnt that among those killed, were a man, his wife and son. Several others were said to be missing while many houses were reportedly burnt. A community…
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called off its 11 day nation wide strike. President of NARD, Dr. Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi who confirmed this in a telephone interview, said the decision to called off the strike was reached at a virtual National Executive Council (NEC) meeting which ended late Saturday evening. He said the…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has said Nigeria will not tolerate any form of disrespect from foreign nations towards its citizens. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja at the Defence Headquarters, Musa said Nigeria deserves respect on the global stage. Musa was recently alongside some military officers were recently denied visas by…
