by Tahir Ibrahim Tahir Talban Bauchi. A protest is defined as a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something. Mayhem is a rowdy and violent disturbance. A riot is a noisy violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd or persons. The inflation that has set in, has brought about the […]
Politics
Dailytrust or mistrust?
By Tahir Ibrahim Tahir Talban Bauchi. Dailytrust earned a reputation over the years as one of the most authoritative and trusted media houses. Its style of journalism was devoid of sensationalism and the new powerful and misleading but yet money making trend of fake news, click baits and wokeness. It probably didn’t rake in much […]
The Urban Renewal of Bauchi.
By Tahir Ibrahim Tahir Talban Bauchi. Even though Gombe state was founded in 1996 from the old Bauchi state, the unprecedented infrastructural development that Gombe has witnessed, has made it tower up and above Bauchi, and a visit to the capital cities of the two states a few years back would make you believe that […]
Dangote refinery: in need of patriotism.
By Tahir Ibrahim Tahir Talban Bauchi. A lot of people thought Aliko Dangote was crazy, venturing into the development of a refinery, the biggest in Africa, and the largest single chain refinery in the world. He himself admits it was crazy, and if he had known what he was going into, he wouldn’t have dared […]
Where is Maryam Shetty?
By Tahir Ibrahim Tahir Talban Bauchi. Maryam Shetty is a prominent member, and perhaps even a chieftain of the Tinubu/ Shettima Campaign Council. She was nominated to be a minister in President Tinubu’s cabinet but last minute intrigues and politicking saw her being chalked off the list of nominees. It was quite puzzling and disheartening […]
Dikko Radda: emerges as the best MSME friendly governor.
By Tahir Ibrahim Tahir Talban Bauchi. Dr. Dikko Radda, the Governor of Katsina State, was privileged to receive the esteemed MSME friendly governor award at the National MSME Award 2024 ceremony at the Presidential Villa. This is in recognition of his government’s unwavering dedication and commitment to backing the advancement of Micro, Small, and Medium […]
Shettima: stepping in for the Sultanate.
By Tahir Ibrahim Tahir Talban Bauchi. The emirate tussle in Kano has left in its wake, the desecration of the repute, significance, and dignity of the Northern Emirate system, a once revered and glorified traditional institution, which serves as the custodian of our rich cultural heritage, as well as our societal norms and values. Our […]
Arewa: insecurity without end?
By Tahir Ibrahim Tahir Talban Bauchi. The politicisation of the insecurity in arewa is all too palpable, with a needless and protracted war that has gone on for 15 years and counting. The scourge of the terrorism unleashed on Northern Nigeria since 2009, from the budding days of boko haram in the North East, through […]
Minimum wage, maximum wahala.
By Tahir Ibrahim Tahir Talban Bauchi. Not even the IMF will go against the increase in the minimum wage in Nigeria, with all their harsh economic advices to 3rd world countries. The Federal government, State governments, Organised private sector, all and sundry, are in favor of the increase in minimum wage in the raging wages’ […]
One year of concerted efforts towards food security.
By Tahir Ibrahim Tahir Talban Bauchi. Ambitious efforts towards achieving food security by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security were kickstarted in November last year, with the cultivation of 118,657 hectares of wheat in 15 states, in a move to instill and accelerate all year round farming. About 107,429 wheat farmers were supported […]