Author: The North Journals

By Bagudu Mohammed A curious story made its rounds on social media recently: the son of Datti Baba-Ahmed, vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party in Nigeria’s 2023 elections, was reportedly celebrated for graduating from a foreign university. This wouldn’t be remarkable—except Datti himself owns Baze University in Abuja. The irony was not lost on critics, who saw it as yet another case of “do as I say, not as I do,” a hypocrisy so familiar it almost feels cultural. The post—shared widely across WhatsApp, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter)—has no verified coverage in mainstream news, and Datti has neither confirmed…

The Government of Ghana has confirmed the death of eight individuals, including two serving ministers, in a tragic military helicopter crash that occurred on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. The crash claimed the lives of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Murtala Mohammed. The Z-9 military helicopter, operated by the Ghana Armed Forces, lost radar contact shortly after takeoff from Accra en route to Obuasi on an official assignment. Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, who broke the devastating news during a press briefing, announced that…

Yola, Nigeria  The Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola, has taken a significant step towards securing full accreditation for its Leisure and Tourism programme, following the completion of a purpose-built training hotel for students. A major milestone in the decade-long journey toward accreditation was achieved after the former Rector’s residence on the Polytechnic’s main campus was remodelled into a functional hospitality facility. The establishment, which will serve as a hands-on learning centre, features six standard rooms, two suites, a kitchen, a restaurant, a reception area, and a garden — all designed to meet the standards of the National Board for Technical Education…

ACCRA, Ghana All eight occupants of the Ghana Air Force Z9 helicopter that went missing earlier today have been confirmed dead, including Ghana’s Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah. The aircraft, which departed Accra at 9:12 a.m. Wednesday en route to Obuasi, lost communication with air traffic control shortly after takeoff. A search and rescue operation was launched, but the wreckage has now been located  with no survivors. Ghanaian journalist Engr. Muhammed Nurudeen confirmed the fatal crash, stating that all eight people onboard  three crew members and five passengers perished in the incident. The helicopter was on an official mission…

ACCRA, Ghana The Ghanaian government is in mourning following the confirmation that Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah has died in connection with the disappearance of a Ghana Air Force Z9 helicopter earlier today. Dr. Boamah was one of the eight individuals on board the aircraft, which took off from Accra at 9:12 a.m. en route to Obuasi but went off radar shortly after takeoff. Military officials had initially reported that the helicopter was missing, but sources within the presidency have now confirmed the death of the Defence Minister, marking a devastating loss for the country. The helicopter was carrying…

ACCRA, Ghana A Ghana Air Force helicopter with eight people onboard has gone missing while en route from Accra to Obuasi, according to a press release issued by the Ghana Armed Forces on Wednesday. The helicopter, identified as a Z9 model, departed from Accra at 9:12 a.m. local time. It was carrying a total of eight individuals—three crew members and five passengers—when it lost contact with air traffic control and vanished from radar. In a statement signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin of the Ghana Navy, who serves as the Acting Director General of Public Relations, the military confirmed that…

By Hadiza Musah Wudil River, known as Kogin Wudil in Hausa, is an important river that passes through Wudil town in Kano State. It is one of the small rivers that join to form the bigger Hadejia River, which flows through parts of northern Nigeria. The river shares its water with places like Bebeji, Karaye, and even connects to the famous Tiga Dam. For years, the river has supported livelihoods through irrigation farming, animal watering, and household use providing sustenance for hundreds of families across the Local Government Area and offered jobs. Fishermen also depended on it to catch fish.…

By The North Journals As Africa grapples with worsening climate threats and escalating natural resource conflicts, a compelling new study underscores a fundamental truth: environmental sustainability cannot thrive without peace. In a rigorously argued paper titled “Does Environmental Good Depend on Peace?”, Cameroonian researcher Trésor Daniel Mefire draws a direct connection between peace and environmental protection. He writes, “Peace is a prerequisite for environmental sustainability,” noting that in conflict zones, ecosystems collapse under the weight of unregulated resource exploitation, pollution, and governance failure. The report cites the United Nations’ finding that over 170 armed conflicts displaced 120 million people in…

By Bagudu Mohammed It’s one of the most curious ironies of our time: while many Nigerians bemoan the supposed decline in educational standards, the world can’t seem to get enough of Nigerian health workers. From London to Riyadh, New York to Toronto, they are in scrubs, commanding respect, saving lives, and quietly rewriting the global narrative about the quality of Nigerian education. Yes, we hear it all the time—our elders lament the good old days when education “meant something.” They scoff at the new generation, claiming today’s graduates struggle to write proper sentences, let alone defend their certificates. The stories…

By The North Journals Staff In a small village in Nasarawa State, 54-year-old Mary Ayuba prepares her breakfast over a wood-fired stove. On her plate: steamed acha (fonio), sautéed moringa leaves, and a light broth made with locust beans and smoked fish. There is no sugar, no preservatives, no processed flour. For her, it’s not a trend, it’s tradition. “I used to think bread and tea made me feel full, but they only made me tired,” Mary tells The North Journals. “Since I started eating the way my mother used to feed us, my body feels lighter. My blood pressure…