Kaduna State has battled persistent water shortages and poor sanitation for years. In 2015, with the backing of development partners like the World Bank, the government vowed to resolve these issues. However, eight years later, the promised improvements remain elusive, and communities continue to suffer. Enoch Oyedibu reports. At Unguwar Nasarawa, a community in Kaduna South […]
Zage Zagi is a small agrarian community in Rogo Local Government Area (LGA), Kano State. The community is surrounded by a river known as River Tukurwa, it flows from neighbouring Makarfi, and Hunkwai communities in Kaduna state, and passes down to Zarewa, Zage Zagei, and Beli communities.
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The 2024/2025 academic session for primary schools in Benue State has commenced; but for majority of pupils in Okpokwu LGA of the state whose only prospect of basic education is hinged on public primary schools, the holiday is far from over as there are very few functional schools to return to. Many of the existing
Shamsudeen Bala Mohammed, son of Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, has threatened WikkiTimes publisher, Haruna Mohammed Salisu, saying the latter will remain his enemy forever. The governor’s son issued the threats when the journalist contacted him via WhatsApp asking him how he would like to be reached for comment about an ongoing investigation. He stated that only
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The once-bustling Damaturu Grain Market is now a shadow of its former self, as the poor condition of access roads has forced traders to threaten a boycott. The dirt roads leading to the market, rendered nearly impassable by recent heavy rains, are riddled with deep potholes, thick mud, and stagnant water-filled gutters. Traders, who are
The fast-paced academic calendar initiated by Lagos State University is squeezing a four-year programme into about 3 years thereby reducing the number of years students spend on campus to acquire bachelor degrees. While the set that resumed in August 2021 finished their final exams in September 2024, the sets after that may spend less if the
In the heart of the Sahelian belt, where the borders of Chad, Cameroon, Niger, and Nigeria converge, lies one of the most extraordinary cultural landscapes on our planet – the Lake Chad Cultural Landscape. Once a vast expanse of freshwater, this region, currently covering just 17,000 square kilometres, is not only a unique ecological treasure
Borno and Yobe States, located in northeastern Nigeria, are repositories of rich cultural heritage that spans centuries. This heritage, woven into the fabric of daily life, is under threat from various challenges, including conflict, climate change, and resource limitations. In the face of these adversities, women have emerged as the backbone of cultural preservation, while
Lake Chad Basin has faced numerous security challenges, including banditry, abduction, highway robbery, and cattle rustling. However, the most significant threat remains the Boko Haram crisis, which has weakened state functionality and human security in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria. The insurgency has devastating consequences, including over 30,000 lives lost and more than 2.4 million
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Emmanuel Dati, a man in his 30s from Tabbat community, set out in August 2021 for a brief trip to Mikang Local Government Area (LGA) to visit family, just a short distance from his home in Langtang North LGA. He thought it would be a routine visit, but the following morning, he woke up feeling
Despite the cholera-related deaths ravaging Plateau State, the government’s spending priorities remain questionable. While citizens face deadly outbreaks and inadequate healthcare services, millions of naira are funnelled into luxury cars and residences for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker. In this report, Ekemini Simon exposes the state’s failure to prioritise epidemic preparedness at the primary healthcare
Despite farming in commercial quantities for about two decades, Iliya Mohammad Sani, a 40-year-old rice farmer in Jama’are, struggles to feed his family after suffering losses in the flood disaster that visited his community in 2022 – destroyed his 1.5-hectare rice farm. The disaster barely occurred two weeks before Sani harvested the yield and inflicted
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In recent months, Borno and Yobe States have faced an unprecedented confluence of crises, pushing commodity prices to alarming levels. The government’s decision to cut subsidies has compounded the economic strain already felt from a prolonged insurgency that has destabilized the region for over a decade. Adding to the turmoil, devastating floods have ravaged infrastructure
Tricycle operators in Borno and Yobe States have expressed concerns over the conduct of state road marshals. In Maiduguri and Damaturu cities, tricycles, commonly referred to as Keke Napep, are the lifeblood of the cities’ transport system. These three-wheeled vehicles are not only a vital means of commuting for residents but also a significant source
The 2024/2025 academic session for primary schools in Benue State has commenced; but for majority of pupils in Okpokwu LGA of the state whose only prospect of basic education is hinged on public primary schools, the holiday is far from over as there are very few functional schools to return to. Many of the existing
Dokubo, Ituboh, Nunieh tortuous journey into politics in Rivers State politics. How they dared and conquered The experience of many women who venture into politics has been a mixture of sour and sweet taste. More often than not, the brick walls many encountered are in multiple fold. The murky water of politics especially here is
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Moore Oyun: A community that was. Pa Kadupeemi Idowu Abodunrin bent over the pile of firewood he had gathered. The sun had begun to set and dark clouds gathered. He cannot predict whether it will rain or not. The weather these days has been quite unpredictable and home is now some kilometers away. The expansive
Water is quoted as a key tool for adequate delivery of maternal and child healthcare. According to the World Health Organisation, quoting the United Nations secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, “Water, sanitation and hygiene services in health facilities are the most basic requirements of infection prevention and control, and of quality care. They are fundamental to respecting the
An extortion scene In Kwara State, the scourge of police extortion continues to plague the lives of okada riders and youths. The situation has become so dire that many are left wondering if the police are truly serving to protect or merely preying on the vulnerable. Several cases of extortion have been recorded in
In January 2024, Nancy Yakubu, a dedicated Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) in Shiroro local government area (LGA), made a heart-wrenching decision. After narrowly escaping an ambush by terrorists on the road to Zumba within Shiroro, the health workers sought a transfer to the ostensibly safer Gwada Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) within Shiroro. Her journey
It was a cloudy morning with a light drizzle when this reporter arrived at the house of Sa’adu Jimoh, in Odo-Ode, Asa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kwara State. His home was filled with mourners who gathered to console him after the recent passing of his grandson on June 3, 2024. In this report, Buhari