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By Sani Danaudi Mohammed Thomas Hobbes and Aristotle had different views on governance. Hobbes believed a strong central authority was necessary, while Aristotle emphasized virtuous leaders. In Nigeria’s North, decades of leadership failures have contributed to the current crisis. The once peaceful Northern Nigeria is now brewing into a conflict zone, from Maitatsine to Boko Haram, farmers and herders conflicts, and now banditry. When will the North have peace? The region’s challenges are complex, with historical, ethnic, and religious factors playing significant roles. The Sardauna of Sokoto and Sir Tafawa Balewa were key figures in uniting the North. Despite their…

The Adamawa State Civil Service Commission (CSC) has released the outcome of its screening process for the ongoing employment exercise into the state’s civil service, marking a critical milestone in the government’s drive to strengthen the public sector workforce. Out of a total of 96,102 applications received, 52,003 candidates have been deemed eligible to proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday by the Commission. The CSC cited several reasons for the disqualification of applicants, which include: Possession of NCE qualifications not included in the initial requirements Mismatched fields of study…

Yola, Nigeria Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has extended heartfelt congratulations to Abdullahi Ibrahim and other newly elected officials of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Adamawa State Council, following their emergence in Wednesday’s elections. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, Governor Fintiri described the successful election as a reflection of the collegial spirit and democratic maturity within the journalism profession. He commended the peaceful conduct of the polls and called on the new leadership to prioritize unity, inclusiveness, and professionalism in steering the affairs of the Union. “Elections should never be seen…

By Sani Danaudi Mohammed Thomas Hobbes and Aristotle had different views on governance. Hobbes believed a strong central authority was necessary, while Aristotle emphasized virtuous leaders. In Nigeria’s North, decades of leadership failures have contributed to the current crisis. The once peaceful Northern Nigeria is now brewing into a conflict zone, from Maitatsine to Boko Haram, farmers and herders conflicts, and now banditry. When will the North have peace? The region’s challenges are complex, with historical, ethnic, and religious factors playing significant roles. The Sardauna of Sokoto and Sir Tafawa Balewa were key figures in uniting the North. Despite their…

By The North Journals Staff As climate change intensifies, a vital solution quietly thrives along Africa’s coasts—one that could sequester millions of tons of carbon, safeguard vulnerable communities, and revitalize marine biodiversity. Known as blue carbon ecosystems—mangroves, seagrasses, and tidal marshes—these coastal habitats are proving to be far more than picturesque shorelines. They’re rapidly emerging as essential bulwarks in the global fight against climate change. “Though they cover just 2% of the ocean’s surface, these ecosystems store up to five times more carbon per hectare than tropical rainforests,” notes Trésor Daniel Mefire in Blue Carbon Imperative: Protecting Africa’s Coastal Ecosystems…

By The North Journals Staff Writer The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), FCT  has strongly condemned the recent wave of violence in Benue State, describing the mass killings of over 200 civilians as a “savage orgy of bloodletting” and a damning failure of government responsibility. In a statement released Tuesday, MSSN leaders expressed profound sorrow and outrage over the carnage that has devastated communities across the state, calling it a national disgrace and a stain on Nigeria’s collective conscience. “What manner of wickedness drives people to such monstrous acts?” the statement read. “These senseless killings are not just…

Four days after the promised restoration date, millions of residents across Nigeria’s North-East remain in total darkness as the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) fails to restore power in four states — Adamawa, Borno, Taraba, and Yobe. YEDC had earlier assured the public that power would return by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025, following a weeklong outage meant to enable upgrade works by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). As of today, however, electricity is yet to be restored, plunging the region into further frustration, hardship, and anger. A Region in the Dark The blackout, which began on…

By ENGR MAHMUD MOHAMMED-NURUDEEN The Indian plan disaster shocked the world yesterday, as Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a residential area in Meghaninagar shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad in India. The aircraft, bound for London’s Gatwick Airport, was carrying 242 people, which comprised of 230 passengers, 10 crew members, and 2 pilots. The crash has raised several questions. One of them was how a modern aircraft, flown by experienced pilots, could crash within minutes of takeoff? Well, we tried to find some possible answers. Tata Group owns Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner JoyNews check reveals that, the flight operated by Air India,…

By The North Journals Editorial Board “Every person has a right to life, and no one shall be deprived intentionally of his life.” The persistent inability of security agencies to preempt or respond effectively to these attacks is a blatant violation of this provision. It constitutes, at best, criminal negligence—and at worst, institutional complicity. In the rolling fields of Benue State, Nigeria’s acclaimed food basket, the soil no longer only yields cassava and yams. It now bleeds. The latest wave of violence in Agatu and several other local government areas is not just a crisis—it is a haunting indictment of…

By The North Journals Newsroom As global eyes remain fixed on the clean energy transition, Africa is no longer asking for a seat at the table—it is redrawing the blueprint. From Zambia’s bold policy reforms to the continent-wide push for regulatory clarity, African governments are increasingly engineering their clean energy futures through real-time regulation and market-responsive frameworks. And according to Brian Kalero, Corporate Banking Director at Absa Bank Zambia Plc, that shift is both deliberate and transformative. “Africa holds a critical position in the global energy transition—not just as a renewable frontier, but as a test case for how…