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The recent military takeover in Niger has raised significant concerns within the US and EU. While military coups have affected several West African nations like Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea, the focus on Niger's situation has been more pronounced. This article delves into the reasons behind this heightened attention and the implications for the region's political landscape. In a span of four years, military juntas have assumed power in four out of the sixteen West African member states, indicating a growing trend. Notably, there was a suspected attempt at a military takeover in Senegal, raising questions about the reasons behind this unsettling pattern. African leaders, particularly those in the West African region, must address these concerns to prevent further destabilization. As Nigeria faces worsening issues such as corruption, insecurity, unemployment, and social injustice, some Nigerians had hoped for military intervention. However, the larger West African subregion als...

Niger Republic has a history of military takeovers dating back to the 1960s, marked by political injustice, imbalance, and recent turmoil that has dominated its political landscape. The most recent wave of political upheaval began with the end of the tenure of former president Momadou Tandja. He aimed to amend the constitution for a third term, which led to a constitutional crisis and, subsequently, a military coup in 2010. He was succeeded by military junta leader Col Salou Djibou, who oversaw a transition to civilian rule from 2010 to 2011. During this period, Mahammadou Issoufou fulfilled his presidential ambitions under the PNDS Tarayya party. Fast forward ten years, and in 2021, Mohammed Bazoum succeeded Mammadou Issoufou as the president of Niger under the same PNDS Tarayya party. However, Bazoum's leadership was often viewed through the lens of being closely associated with his predecessor and seen as aligned with French interests. On July 26, 2023, another military takeover...

The impending question on every Nigerian's mind revolves around the potential surge in petrol prices and its ramifications. While the subject is far from pleasant, it is crucial to address it candidly. Nigeria stands at the brink of another economic challenge, with speculations rife about an imminent petrol price increase. The ripple effects of this could cast a shadow over the lives of Nigerians who heavily rely on petrol as a primary fuel for their daily routines, be it for vehicles or machinery. The root cause of this situation lies in the upward trajectory of the US Dollar's value, inevitably affecting the cost of imported goods like petrol within the country. The murmurs in the air suggest that the current price of petrol, standing at N617, might soon escalate to an unknown figure, given the surge in the US Dollar's value, nearing the one-thousand Naira mark. The Independent Petrol Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has weighed in on this matter. Chinedu Okon...

In response to the military takeover in Niger, ECOWAS has imposed economic sanctions on the country. The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the President of ECOWAS member states have instructed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to enforce economic sanctions on Niger's military officials and their supporters. According to Anjuri Ngalale, the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Information, President Tinubu has directed the CBN Governor to impose additional economic sanctions on the military and individuals associated with the military government in Niger. These additional sanctions were enacted due to the expiration of the ultimatum given to the military junta by ECOWAS to release the president and reinstate him to power. President Tinubu clarified that the additional sanctions were not imposed arbitrarily but were approved by the ECOWAS presidents before being announced. He emphasized that these actions were taken in accordance with the ECOWAS agreement and not...

Petroleum subsidies have been a part of Nigeria's economy since the 1970s, introduced in response to the oil price shocks of 1973. However, over time, these subsidies have become a hindrance to Nigeria's economy, draining funds generated from petroleum sales. The misuse of subsidies and smuggling of subsidized oil to neighboring countries further exacerbated the problem. Effects of Petroleum Subsidy: The Nigerian government subsidized various petroleum products, including diesel, gasoline, kerosene, and aircraft oil, but corruption and mismanagement led to limited benefits for the citizens. Businessmen and women exploited the opportunity, enriching themselves through illegal activities. Impact on Nigerian Refineries: The functioning of Nigerian refineries, once owned by NNPC (now NNPCL), was inhibited by corrupt practices, preventing them from operating efficiently. Corruption and Lack of Funds: Corruption persisted in oil subsidies during Muhammadu Buhari's administration,...

In an emergency meeting organised by the ECOWAS in Abuja on 30th July, 2023, the regional body gives one week dateline to military Junta to return the country to the ousted president Muhammed Bazoum. ECOWAS however, enforced economic sanctions on the Niger republic as a result of this military intervention. The fifteen member states also ordered the released of the ousted president and returned to his presidential seat after overthrown by the military Junta on 26th July, 2023. In a communiqué released after the meeting of ECOWAS in Abuja, Nigeria, the communiqué says, they took necessary actions to ensure return of constitution in Niger republic and gives one week ultimatum to return the country to democratic rule and failure to do the valued demands within one week will lead to the use of force against the military government. Trade saction is enforced between the member states and Niger republic, even though the country is still member of the regional government. All Niger republic f...

Barely after Nigerian government effort to curve the hardship of Nigerian students face in funding education, the federal government of Nigeria has introduced student loan for students studying in Nigeria. The student loan bill was first proposed by the former speaker of the house of representative Femi Gbajabiamila, passed on May 2023 and signed into law by the new president Bola Ahmad Tinubu in June 2023. Thus, the loan will be Interest free to only student of tertiary institutions studying in  Nigeria to fund their education and repay after national service. The facts about this loan were listed below: 1. Education bank will be establish to supervise, coordinate, administer and monitor the management of students loan; 2. Screening of applicants will determine whether student meet the eligibility of the loan; 3. Only students of higher institution are eligible for the loan; 4. The funds provide for all education related matters including textbooks, and research; 5. The loan is on...

June 12, the most significant day in the history of Nigerian democracy. If you talk about June 12 in Nigeria, you refer to 12th June, 1993 when the most united presidential election held in Nigeria where southerner beat a northerner with a highest turnout votes from northerners. This election was conducted then to transition of the country from long serving  military government to civilian democratic government. However, chief Alh. Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola ran as the candidate of Social Democratic Party (SDP) against the northern candidate Alh. Bashir Tofa from Kano ran under National Republic Convention (NRC). The election was widely regarded as free, fair and peaceful with a highest voter turnout in history. The result of this election annulled by the then military Junta General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida on 23th June, 1993 without concrete evidence. This led to the widespread protests and condemnations from international communities.  This is the first action that l...

Barely after a week from removing petroleum subsidy in Nigeria, the president Bola Ahmad Tinubu has ordered the National Economic Council (NEC) to review minimum wage and come up with moderlities on palliatives to reduce the hardship cause by the removal of petroleum subsidy on the populace. However, the president spoke this after the meeting with Nigerian governors forum led by the chairman governor of Kwara state Abdurrahman Abdurrazak yesterday Wednesday in Abuja. The president during the meeting directed the vice president Kashim Shattima who is heading the National Economic Council (NEC) to come up with various interventions to minimise the hardship Nigerians are facing as a result of subsidy removal of petroleum subsidy. In the meeting attended by 36 states governors, CBN governor and other government officials. The president told the members, the level of poverty in the country couldn't be lamented, advised state governors to collaborate with federal government to alliviate ...

Barely four days after the announcement on 4th June, 2023, Sweden officially declared sex as a sport competition in the country and to host a maiden sex tournament on 8th June, 2023 according Sweden local news media. The nature of the maiden tournament will engage in daily sexual activities for at least sex hours for the contestants. Thus, panel of judges were formed to select the winners of the competition and opinions of the audiences and analysis will be considered in declaring the winner. According to European Sex Championship, 8th June, 2023 slated and scheduled for six weeks duration of the competition and 45 minutes to one hour sexual activity daily for the participants of the competition under 16 discipline. The reports from the local media said, the competition has three levels and for the contestants to reach to the next level certain requirement of points should be scored. The range of points to be obtained by the contestant should be between 5 points to 10 points in each st...

According to report from Nigerian Tribune, after a week of announcing lifting embargo on civil service employment, governor Bala Muhammad of Bauchi state has ordered lifting the employment embargo and granted the approval to recruit 1,684 new workers into different MDAs in the state. The state head of service Alh. Yahuza Adamu Haruna made this known while addressing the newsmen in the state. He added that, the recruitment composed 1000 teachers in the subjects of English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, chemistry and information communication technology (ICT). The governor also granted the approval to recruit 154 staff for Aminu Saleh College of Education Azare. The head of Bauchi state service added that, governor grant approval for the recruitment of 206 extension workers and farm managers into the state ministry of agriculture as promised during the launch of 2023 farming season sales of fertilizer in Azare. The head of service warned applicantsto caution about fraudsters and governm...

The Islamic Republic of Sudan, one of the Northeast African country that has been  experiencing decades of political turmoil, conflict, and civil war. The Sudan's complex history is marked by political instability, ethnic, religious crisis and economic challenges. In history, one of the most significant things in Sudan's conflicts and civil wars were the 2nd Sudanese Civil War, which lasted 22 years from 1983 to 2005. This war was fought between the coaliation of Sudanese government, led by the Arab-dominated National Islamic Front, and various rebel groups, including the Sudan People's Liberation Army/Movement (SPLA/M), the represented marginalised groups in the south of the country, who sought greater political representation and independence. The conflict was characterised by brutal violence, consists widespread human rights abuses, displacement of millions of people mostly women and children and famine. It is estimated that over two million people lost their lives in th...

Jaridar Punch ta 22th April, 2023 ta ruwaito cewa gwamnatin Nigeria ta dade ta na kakarin sake sabuwar Kidaya (census) bayan wadda akayi a 2006 a kasar saboda mahimmancin ta. A baya gwamnati tayi yunkurin yin kadaya (census) tun 2016 kamar yadda majalissar dinkin duniya (United Nations Charter) ta tanada amma haka bata cimma ruwa ba. A baya-bayan nan gwamantin Muhammadu Buhari ta yanke shawarar yin wannan kidaya (census) a shekarar 2022, amma halin tattalin arzikin kasar ya sanya an dage yin wannan gagarumin aikin zuwa shekarar 2023 bayan babban zaben kasar. Kuma, kusan hukumar National Population Commission (NPC) ta shirya tsaf don yin wannan aikin a shekarar 2023, har ta dauki ma'aikatan wucin gadi da koyawa wasu daga ciki aiki da biyansu kudin training, saidai shima wannan yunkurin ya fara fuskantar kalubale jim kadan da fara shirin koyon aiki (Training) ga Supervisors da Enumerators. NPC ta gama shiri da fidda sunaye a kowace karamar hukuma da zabar makarantu da za'ai wanna...

Yin aure da fara haihuwar yara wasu shawarwari masu girma, na da mahimmanci kafin yin aure da fara haihuwa, mutum ya tabbatar an shirya. Amma wane lokaci ne wanda yafi dacewa mata suyi aure da haihuwa? A kimiyyance, akwai wasu abubuwa da ya kamata a kula. Bincike ya nuna mata da suka jira har sai karshe shekarun su na Ashiri (late 20s) ko farkon shekarun su na Talatin (late 30s) sun fi samun damar zaman lafiyar aure akan wadanda akayiwa aure da kananan shekaru (early 20s) saboda mutane wadanda suka makara wajen aure sau dayawa sun fi natsuwa da hankali, sannan suna iya jurewa kalubalen aure dake tasowa.  Wajen haihuwa kuma, shekaru da suka fi dacewa mace ta haihuwa yana tsakanin shekaru 20 da 35. Mata a wannan lokacin sun fi samun lafiyayyen daukar ciki (healthy pregnancies) da samun lafiyayyun yara (healthy babies). Mata wadanda suka jira har zuwa karshen shekara 30 (late 30s) ko karshen shekaru 40 (late 40s) su haihuwa sun fi samun matsalolin haihuwa wajen daukar ciki da haihuwa ...

Bayanai daga mujallar Health wanda Same Emmanuel ya ruwaito cewa, hukumar dake bada amincewar magunguna a Nigeria wato "National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) ta amince da sabon rigakafin R21 Malaria vaccine wanda kamfanin Serum Institute of India ya kirkiro. Shugaban NAFDAC (Director General) Prof; Mojisola Adeyeye ya fadi haka ranar Litinin 17th April, 2023 a Abuja. A wannan dalili ne ake cewa Nigeria ta zamu ta biyu bayan kasar Ghana da ta amince da wamnan sabon rigakafin da aka kirkiro a jami'ar Oxford. Prof. Adeyeye yace maganin zai iya magance cutar malaria ta kananan yara daga dan wata biyar zuwa wata 36 da haihuwa. Nigeria na jiran akalla kwayoyin ragakafi 100,000 kyauta (Donation) bada dadewa kafin ya shiga kasuwa sannan za'ayi shiri da hukumar lafiya a matakin farko wato National Primary Health care Development Agency (NPHCDA) dan fara aiwatar da ita. Adeyeye ya kara da cewa, NAFDAC wajen gudanar da aikin ta akan doka ta amince da ...

Bayanai da kamfanin jaridar Saudi Gazette ya bayar, yace bincike na kimiyya ya nuna da wuya aga jinjirin watan Shawwal ranar Alhamis 20/04/2023 wanda yayi daidai da 29/09/1444 a kasashen Larabawa da sauran sassan duniya. A cewar shugaban hukumar dake kula da wannan bincike Engr. Majed Abu Zahra yace rana zata riga wata faduwa a inda rana a Makkah zata fadi a 06:42 pm, wata zai kasance saman rana da tsawon 04 degrees, sannan karkatawar wata (elongation angle) daya raba wata daga rana shi kuma ya kai (05 degrees) da kuma hasken wata wato (illumination is 0.2%). Bugu da kari, wata kuma zai fadi (Moon Set at 7:06pm) bayan Minti 24 da faduwar rana, a lokacin ne sharadin shiga jinjirin watan Shawwal (Condition for entering month of Shawwal will be fulfilled Astronomically) zai cika. Abu Zahra ya kara da cewa, ganin jinjirin watan Shawwal (Shawwal Crescent) kuru-kuru ko ta amfani da na'ura (Mornitoring device) ba zai yiwuba sai ta hanya kamera ta musammanr (CCD Camera) saboda karancin has...

Dayawan mutane sun yarda cewa Tafarnuwa (Garlic) na da karfin yakar cutar sankara (cancer) saboda sabon bincike na kimiyya da ya tabbatar da cewa tana yakar wasu daga cikin ciwukan sankara (cancer). Mafiyawa kuma sun aminta da wani binciken dake cewa cin Tafarnuwa (Garlic) na da alaka da rage yaduwar wasu ire-iren cutukan sankara (cancer) kamar su ta ciki (Stomach cancer), kwankwaso (colon cancer), mafitsara (prostate cancer) da ta nono (Breast cancer). Sinadarin "fibre" dake cikin Tafarnuwa (Garlic) a taimakawa wajen hana yaduwar mafarar sankara (Tumour) da sauran amfanuka. Bugu da kari, saboda kasantuwar ta na zama maganin sankara (cancer), Tafarnuwa (Garlic) nada wasu amfanuka ga lafiya kamar su: rage kwajewa (anti-inflammation), rage bargo ( anti cholesterol) da karin karfin dakarun jiki (improve immune system). Kuma, yana da mahimmanci cin Tafarnuwa (Garlic) a cikin abinci, duk da haka bai nuna a rika cin ta ba tsari. Amfanukan Tafarnuwa sun hada da:  1. Yakar kwayoyin c...

Idan aka cire wajibcin azumi ga musulmai a lokacin watan azumin Ramadan mai daraja, azumi kanshi nada amfani marar misali ga lafiyar mutane. Daga rage kiba zuwa samar da lafiyayyen jini zuwa ga lafiyar zuciya da kuma lafiyar hanyoyin jini, azumi (fasting) ya zama hanya mafi sauki wajen samar da lafiya da hana tsufa da wuri (anti-aging). Duk da cewa, ba kowa yasan alfanun da azumi yake kawowa jikin dan Adam ba, a nan zamu tsakuro wasu daga cikin su kamar haka: 1. Cire gurbatattun abubuwa daga jiki (Detoxification): rashin cin abinci na lokaci mai tsawo babbar hanya ce ta wanke jiki daga cututtuka da cin abinci ke kawo su (detoxification), kara lafiyar sassan jiki (body organ), wanke bangarorin jiki dake dagargaza abinci (digestive system), habbaka zagayawar jini (blood circulation) da wanke duk wata cuta dake iya cutar da jiki (toxins); 2. Yana maido da son cin abinci da abun sha ( Improve Appetite): tsawon lokaci da ake shafewa ana cin abinci na haifar da matsalar rashin son cin abinci...

Itaciyar Tumfafiya (Calotropis Procera) na da dogon tarihi wajen magance cututtuka (diseases) a cikin al'ummomin duniya baki daya. Muhimmancin ta wajen magance matsalolin rashin lafiya yasa masu magungunan gargajiya (Herbalists) basa son mutane na zuwa inda take dan kada su gano magungunan da take su hana su samun kasuwar magunguna. Kuma, a haka aka rika tsorata mutane akan wannan itaciyar da cewa tana mu'amala da Aljannu (Evil Spirits) tana biyo mutane a gida da sauran su. Amma a cikin wannan bayanai zaku karanta yadda take amfanar da lafiyar jikin mutum a fagage daban-daban kamar haka: 1. Furen Tumfafiya na maganin mayu matukar gaske. Duk mai cin furen ta maye bayason irin ruhun su, dan haka mutum ya kubuta daga sharrin su; 2. Ana amfani da ita wajen maganin cizon macizai (anti-snake bite). Anan saiwar ta ce babban mahadi dan maganin cizon macizai. Sai a tuntubi masana dan sanin yadda za'ai hadin a koya; 3. Idan aka turara bawon ta aka hadashi da garin Habbatissaudah  kow...

Social inequality refers to the unjust distribution of resources, opportunities, and privileges among societies or groups in a society. It is a pervasive and has a long historical problem in many societies around the world, and it roots can be traced back to different factors including  historical, political, economic, and cultural. The earliest theories of social inequality was developed by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in the 19th century. They both argued that the capitalist system, in which the means of production are own by privates and operated for huge  profit making, creates a class system where the bourgeoisie (the owners of capital) exploits the proletariat or labourers for their labours. This resulted in a widening wealth gap between the two: poor and rich which perpetuates social inequality or social injustice. However, another influential theory that also explaines social inequality is structural-functionalism, developed in 20th century by Emile Durkheim. Based o...