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Yusuf Alli @60: Unveiling an Investigative Journalist Par Excellence By Yushau A. Shuaib

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In fact, as a journalist who covers anti-corruption agencies for more than two decades, Alli is reputed to have dossiers of lesser and most corrupt public officials at all levels. He is one of the finest gentlemen of the press that I have ever encountered. A courageous, fearless, humane and humble editor, Mallam Yusuf Alli has come a long way in redefining investigative journalism from his decades of experience in the coverage of various beats in the Nigerian media. Born on August 8, 1962, Yusuf Alli attended the Kwara State…

Gov Yahaya Bello inaugurates Kogi State Boundary committee … task them to ensure lasting resolution of lingering boundary tussles

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Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello has inaugurated a 15-man Kogi State Boundary Committee chaired by the Deputy Governor, Edward Onoja tasked them to work towards the lasting resolution of all lingering boundary concerns.   During the event which took place on Friday at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, the governor noted that setting up such a committee was a responsibility in a bid to maintain peace and security knowing how notorious boundary conflict could be.   He recalled that before his administration, there were boundary conflicts with some…

The journey of Sisi Abba By Dare Babarinsa

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Young Nigerians may not understand the enormity of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the first Premier of the defunct Western Region (now Ekiti, Edo, Delta, Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Ondo and Oyo states). The territory he superintended extended from Badagry in the West to Asaba in the East. He changed our lives. On May 9, 1987, he died. His legacy is imperishable. I had the opportunity of seeing Awolowo at close quarters for the first time in 1983. He was the presidential flag bearer of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN), for the…

Towards greater equity: The case of menstrual hygiene needs, By Arit Oku

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Like the tick-tock of your inauspicious alarm clock, a woman or girl you know experiences her monthly menstruation, for the most part, unfailingly. For most females, this is a 28-day cycle, give or take a few days. The bleeding usually occurs on average for about five days, that she must bear quietly, without throwing tantrums, while struggling to ensure she goes through her day without visible blood stains drawing attention to her quiet, veiled travail.   Most females are acculturated to view menstrual blood stains as akin to committing a…

BEWARE: Common ways by which fraudsters can get your Personal Identification Number (PIN)

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A personal identification number (PIN) is a numerical code that verifies the identity of the user of a device or system. In most cases, it is used for electronic transactions through Automated Teller Machines, Point of Sales, debit cards, among others.   With the introduction of cashless policy which makes financial transactions easier and faster, the use of Automated Teller Machines (ATM), Point of Sales (POS) and other online payment channels has increased globally. This has also increased the number of victims of card fraud transactions through PIN number theft.…

HIJRAH: A Rekindled Hope for Humanity.

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In 1622 C.E (1,443 years ago), the historic journey of 200 miles was made with significant landmark which is not only for the Muslim Ummah but for the entire globe. Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W), out of persecution and insecurity, left the well-developed city of Makkah to a small and fragment city of Yathrib (Madinah) with a big mission which had been decreed on the globe. Questions are asked; what does Hijrah of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) justify to the globe? Why did the Prophet (S.A.W) leave his right birth city for…

5 Ways To Protect Your House From Thieves

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Every part of your house needs protection, even the seemingly insignificant parts. If you do not take strong security measures to protect your home, thieves can find your house an easy target. It is on your part to protect your home from areas that will not be easy to mark for theft. No thief or thieves will want to steal from a house that will take them a lot of time to break into. They would prefer to steal from an easy-to-break-in house to a house with strong security. 1.…

8 Health Benefits Of Music You May Not Know About

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Almost everyone has a particular song that triggers an emotional response when they hear it. This emotional response depends on the circumstances that accompanied the song the first time we heard it. For instance, a song that accompanied the first dance at your wedding. It could also be a song that reminds you of the loss of a loved one. Music is something we are all touched by. Everyone loves music. This universal bond with music has led researchers to investigate its therapeutic potential. Numerous studies have shown that music…

6 Things That Can Damage Your Smartphone

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For a person who cares about his or her smartphone and wants to reduce the risk of having it damaged, here are a few things you must not do.   1. Using the phone while connected to an electric source The practice of using the phone when connected to an electric source can cause the phone to explode due to overheating. It also poses hazards to one’s life which include the risk of explosion and electrocution.   2. Using a damaged cable or using the wrong charger Every smartphone is…

POS Of Trouble: How Operators Fall Victims Of Yahoo Boys By Femi Ogunlana

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Point of Sale (POS) terminal recently became popular in Nigeria, starting from about 2013 as a terminal where transactions can be made with the use of one’s debit or credit card without having to physically go to a bank. Investopedia defines a Point of Sale (POS) terminal as “a hardware system for processing card payments at retail locations.” Embedded in the hardware is software to read magnetic strips of credit and debit card. The advent of POS terminal is a big relief to bank customers especially in areas far from…