By Dr Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi. Food security is often framed as a question of production how much food the world can grow, store, and distribute. Yet decades of evidence show that hunger is less about scarcity and more about inequality. At the heart of this inequality lies gender. Across regions and income levels, restrictive gender norms and women’s limited access to resources continue to undermine food security, not only for women themselves but for households, communities, and national economies. Women make up a substantial share of the global agricultural workforce. In many low- and middle-income countries, they are responsible for…
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In a assignificant political realignment with far-reaching implications for Plateau State, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, on Wednesday jointly flagged off the party’s electronic membership registration and revalidation exercise in Kanam and Langtang North Local Government Areas of the state. The exercise, launched in Dengi (Kanam LGA) and later in Langtang, marked the first major public outing of both leaders together since the 2023 elections, as they pledged to work harmoniously in the interest of peace, unity and development of Plateau State. Addressing party supporters at Dengi,…
By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi. For years, disability has been framed in Nigeria largely through the lens of charity and dependence. But across communities, boardrooms, classrooms and civic spaces, women with disabilities are quietly dismantling that narrative by leading. From grassroots advocacy to entrepreneurship and public service, women with disabilities are asserting their right not just to be included, but to influence decisions that shape society. Their leadership journeys are often steeper, marked by the double burden of gender bias and discrimination against disability. Yet, they persist transforming barriers into platforms for change. In Kaduna, a visually impaired woman now coordinates…
By Dr Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi. By the time the sun rises over the dusty outskirts of Kebbi, Sokoto Kano, health workers are already on the move. Carrying cold boxes filled with vaccines, they navigate narrow streets and remote settlements, knocking on doors, greeting families, and marking fingers with indelible ink. Their mission is simple but urgent: ensure that no child is left vulnerable to poliovirus. Nigeria was certified free of wild poliovirus in 2020, a milestone that marked decades of global and local effort. Yet in the country’s NorthWest region home to millions and marked by high population density, mobility,…
By Dr Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi. In many parts of Nigeria, childhood is quietly slipping away. It happens in markets where children hawk goods instead of holding books, on farms where small hands replace schoolbags, and on the streets where survival comes before education. Child labour is long normalised as economic necessity, is increasingly being recognised for what it truly is: a form of violence against children. Under international and Nigerian law, a child belongs in school, in safety, and under care not at work sites meant for adults. Yet across the country, especially in low income and crisis-affected communities, children…
By Dr Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi. In an era when leadership is increasingly measured by distance from the people, the Emir of Zuru, His Royal Highness Muhammadu Sanusi Mikailu Sami Gomo III stands out as a refreshing counterpoint a monarch whose authority is strengthened, not diminished, by humility, accessibility and compassion. In Zuru Emirate, his reign has come to symbolise quiet strength, moral clarity and a deep, enduring bond with the people. Fondly described by many as a “Digital Emir” a title earned not merely by modern outlook but by inclusive engagement the Emir’s leadership blends tradition with responsiveness to contemporary…
As Nigerians usher in the New Year, the Women Rights Initiative (WORI) has extended warm New Year greetings to its staff, members, partners, supporters, and the general public, while reaffirming its commitment to the promotion and protection of the rights of women and children across the country. In a New Year message signed by the Executive Director, Amb. Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi, WORI reflected on the lessons of the past year and called for renewed hope, unity, and collective action in building a more just, safe, and inclusive society. According to the organisation, the New Year presents an opportunity for reflection,…
By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi in kebbi. The Kebbi State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has directed all Emirate Councils, District Heads and Village Heads across the state to immediately suspend the conferment of traditional titles without prior approval from the ministry. The directive was contained in a circular issued in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday and signed by the Deputy Director of Administration, Abubakar Mansur-Tuga. According to the circular, the decision followed a series of complaints over the indiscriminate award of traditional titles in violation of established guidelines and extant regulations governing chieftaincy matters in the state. “The conferment…
By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi in Birnin kebbi. The Kebbi State Government has directed the reopening of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session, with effect from Monday, January 5, 2026. The directive was contained in separate statements issued by the Public Relations Officer of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Isah Ibrahim, and the Deputy Director (Academics) at the Kebbi State Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education, Aliyu Bagarawa. According to the statements, the decision underscores the state government’s commitment to maintaining a stable and uninterrupted…
From Jamil Umar, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, on Tuesday signed the 2026 Appropriation and Finance Bills, totaling N515.5 billion, into law, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to economic growth, fiscal discipline and infrastructure-driven development. The budget, christened “Budget of Economic Growth and Infrastructural Transformation,” is designed as a continuation of ongoing reforms and investments in key sectors including education, health, agriculture, infrastructure and employment, aimed at improving the living standards of the people of the state. Governor Buni commended members of the Yobe State House of Assembly for their diligence and people-oriented approach in the consideration and passage…