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By Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen Former Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia, Susana Muhamad, says it is contradictory to protect the Amazon rainforest while also using it for fossil fuel production. She believes real climate progress requires a complete shift in the global economic and power systems. “It is a total contradiction to have one of the key biomes in the world that sustains life right now, and at the same time, make it a production site for fossil fuels. What is required is a whole system change and that means going into the heart of the economic system and…

By MAHMUD MOHAMMED-NURUDEEN The Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) is calling on world leaders, financial institutions, and corporations to act urgently on climate change. The group wants new policies that match the scale of the growing climate and social crises facing the world. WECAN made the call during the opening day of the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, a virtual event bringing together over 125 women leaders from 50 countries. The assembly features policymakers, government officials, and community activists working together to find just and effective climate solutions. The main message from…

By Trésor Daniel Mefire A sobering new study has sounded the alarm on the rising tide of catastrophic floods across Africa, with Cameroon emerging as one of the continent’s most affected countries. The report, authored by researcher Trésor Daniel Mefire, paints a grim picture of worsening climate impacts, underdeveloped infrastructure, and fragile governance systems overwhelmed by surging waters. “Flooding represents not just an environmental hazard but a systemic threat to Africa’s development,” Mefire wrote in the report titled Flooding in Africa and Cameroon. He highlights how extreme weather events, driven by a 1.1°C rise in global temperatures, are increasingly unleashing…

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…