Opinion
Thread of Deception: Nigeria’s Subsidy Burden
By Umar Yakubu What if we built more refineries, a vision we hold dear, to accommodate our growth, as population does appear. No longer letting our refineries decay, year after year, preserving their essence, their value held near. What if the funds earmarked for Turn Around Maintenance were truly utilized, not lost in mismanagement’s […]
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MY PRESIDENT: Review Subsidy Removal Policy, Please – Tilde
By Dr. Aliyu U. Tilde, Bauchi. 3 June 2023 As a supporter of your Presidency, I feel compelled to write this piece of advice for your benefit and that of the nation. It is not a one-off. Many of its kind may follow whenever there is a hot issue at hand that warrants the […]
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Whispers of Change: Embracing the Transient Nature of Power
By Mahmud Isa Yola In the grand tapestry of existence, there exists a force that wields its might with an undeniable allure – power. It dances through the corridors of history, entwining its tendrils around the hearts and minds of those fortunate enough to taste its sweet nectar. Today, as Nigeria bids farewell to […]
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What Tinubu Should Learn From Abraham Lincoln To Become The Greatest Nigerian President
By Saad Umar Lincoln is the greatest American president of all time. Obviously, there are many things to learn from him. I’ll mention one. But first, a couple of things. One, Nigeria’s presidential system is modelled after the United States’ presidentialism. So, it won’t be out of place to learn a thing or two […]
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An Open Letter To Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed
The Need for Rethink on the Issue of Retirement Age for Civil Servants/Appeal for The Lift of Employment Embargo in Bauchi State MDA’s. 1. It’s a well-known fact that civil service is the engine room for government machinery, it’s a coordinating center for the decision of both the Executive, Legislature and the Judiciary branches […]
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How Senator Atiku Bagudu Will Be Missed: A Reflection on His Legacy
By Bilyamin Abdulmumin As the final days of Senator Atiku Bagudu’s second and last tenure draw near, it is an opportune time to reflect on the impact he has had during his time in office. A famous Hausa saying, “ba rabo da gwani ba cika gurbinshi,” loosely translated as “it’s not departing with the […]
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Bauchi NUJ Council Election and the Violation of Constitution
By Garba Adamu Gwangwangwan The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is a professional organization that represents journalists and media practitioners in Nigeria. It was established with the aim of promoting professionalism, safeguarding the rights and welfare of journalists, and defending press freedom in the country. The union was formed on March 15, 1955, in […]
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Bauchi State Government Is Witch Hunting Sheikh Idris AbdulAziz
By Saad Umar Everybody in Bauchi saw it coming. The arrest of Idris AbdulAziz has nothing to do with his preaching or religion, it’s a political witch hunt. The governor must stop it lest he starts a sectarian war. It will consume everybody. A secular state like Bauchi doesn’t have powers to police citizens’ […]
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Giving Honour to Whom it is Due: A Visionary Leader, Mentor, Prof. Yusuf Jibrin
By Usman Abdullahi Koli Diligent hands are blessed with matchless impact; those are the hands of Prof. Yusuf Bara Jibrin, the Chief Medical Director of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital Bauchi, a Chief Consultant Physician and Professor of Medicine, with outstanding record in transformative leadership, articulated research and progressive academic achievements. ATBUTH has found […]
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Depression: A hidden killer disease
By Garba Adamu Gwangwangwan Depression is a state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of life enjoyment or inability to visualize/focus on a happy future. It is a mental health disorder which can affect a person’s mood, thoughts, and behaviour. The physical anormaly is a common mental health condition that can be caused by […]
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