Author: The North Journals

By Acheli Fwa Four years after surviving a brutal acid attack in Adamawa State, no suspect has been arrested, leaving a young woman, Miss Eve Usman Kwala, trapped in a cycle of pain, trauma and financial ruin. Miss Kwala, a resident of New Nigeria in Yola South Local Government Area, said the attack which damaged her ear, chest and breast has left her struggling physically and emotionally. Speaking with journalists, she recounted the night that changed her life on 10 December 2021, around 8 p.m., at Ribadu Square, Yola. “I went to eat at my stepmother’s place. As I was…

By Acheli Fwa A growing wave of disappearances in Adamawa State has thrown several communities into panic, as residents report that people of all ages have gone missing within 48 hours without a trace. Families of the missing persons say they are distressed and helpless, while many members of the public express fear over what they describe as a worsening pattern of kidnappings and unexplained disappearances across the state. One of the recent cases involves a seven-year-old boy, Simon Samson Ibrahim, who was last seen on Sunday in the Bachure community of Yola North Local Government Area. According to his…

By Ibrahim Babangida Lawal Jaiz Bank Plc and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen and expand the Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS), in a move expected to significantly reshape the financing landscape for Nigerian pilgrims. The agreement, endorsed during a high-level engagement in Abuja, brings together Jaiz Bank and other partnering financial institutions in a renewed commitment to deepen transparency, enhance operational efficiency, and broaden access for Muslims preparing for the annual pilgrimage to the Holy Land. According to Jaiz Bank officials, the revamped framework ensures a seamless, fully Shariah-compliant…

By Ibrahim Babangida Lawal Nigeria has completed the construction and full furnishing of the $5 billion African Energy Bank (AEB) headquarters in Abuja, marking a major milestone in the continent’s push for energy financing autonomy and infrastructure development. The state-of-the-art complex, located in the Federal Capital Territory, positions Nigeria at the heart of Africa’s emerging energy financing architecture. The bank—jointly promoted by the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)—is expected to provide critical funding for oil, gas, and cleaner energy projects across the continent. The African Energy Bank is envisioned as a continental response to…

By Comrade Chika Idoko Enugu State is approaching a critical political moment. Across the state, residents are expressing growing frustration over what they see as worsening economic hardship, intensified taxation, and policies that undermine livelihoods under the administration of Governor Peter Mbah. From Nsukka to Udi, Nkanu to Oji River, the sentiment is becoming consistent: 2027 must mark a decisive shift, and the people are preparing to reclaim their state. In a briefing with journalists, I, Comrade Chika Idoko, former African Democratic Congress (ADC) Senatorial Candidate for Enugu North, issued a call for political renewal rooted in both civic responsibility…

By Aminu Adamu Every election cycle in Nigeria reminds us that politics here is not just a contest of manifestos or personalities. It is a constant struggle between two kinds of political actors: the strong and the cunning, the enforcers and the negotiators, the lions and the foxes. This is not my metaphor. It belongs to Italian sociologist Vilfredo Pareto, who argued more than a century ago that every society is ruled by two types of elites. The lions rely on force, authority and rigid discipline. The foxes survive through persuasion, alliances and clever political manoeuvring. Nigeria, perhaps more than…

By Ibrahim Babangida Lawal The Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Yusuf Buba Yakub, on Wednesday met with a new batch of Nigerian volunteers set for deployment to the Republic of Seychelles and The Gambia. The briefing, held at the NTAC headquarters in Abuja, brought together senior officials of the agency, including the Director of Administration, Ambassador Ahmed Yakubu Abdullahi, and the Director of Programmes, Ambassador Zakari Usman, alongside other key technical officers. Addressing the volunteers, Mr Yakub commended their willingness to serve abroad, describing them as representatives of Nigeria’s expertise and values. He restated the core…

By Ibrahim Babangida Lawal The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has released the results of its 2025 Computer-Based Test (CBT), marking a major step forward in the ongoing nationwide recruitment exercise for Nigeria’s security and paramilitary agencies. The CBT, conducted between 12 and 19 November 2025, attracted hundreds of thousands of applicants across the country, according to data from the Board’s recruitment command centre. A breakdown of the performance distribution shows: The figures highlight the strong interest of Nigerian youths in joining the security services and contributing to national stability. The Board said the next phase…

By Ibrahim Babangida Lawal The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has dismissed as false a widely circulated message claiming that all public schools in the territory had been ordered to shut down. FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday directed the immediate suspension of the Mandate Secretary for Education, Danlami Hayyo, over his alleged role in the circulation of the misleading notice. In a statement issued by the Senior Special Adviser on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the Minister also instructed the Acting Head of Service, Nancy Sabanti Nathan, to commence disciplinary action against the Director of School Services,…

Marwa Warns Drug Cartels: “Nigeria Is Not, and Will Never Be, Your Foothold” The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted another major cocaine shipment at the Apapa seaport in Lagos, detaining a Brazil-bound vessel and its 20-man Filipino crew. The operation comes barely six months after 10 Thai sailors were convicted and fined $4.3 million for a similar offence in Nigeria. The latest interception occurred on Sunday, 16 November 2025, when NDLEA officers discovered 20 kilograms of cocaine concealed beneath the cargo of MV Nord Bosporus (IMO 9760110), which had sailed from the port of Santos, Brazil. The…