Aminci Times

By: Firddausi Ibrahim Musa Dear Dreamer, Today is a new day, full of endless possibilities to bring your dreams to fruition. There may be obstacles in your way, but there is an unbreakable barrier between you and your dreams that you can overcome with effort. Effort is the key to success and cannot be negotiated or avoided. Procrastination is the enemy of effort. Waiting for tomorrow only wastes time as it never comes. Time passes quickly, and every second that slips away is a missed opportunity to make a change. Do not wait for tomorrow, for it is not promised. Fight against procrastination and seize the day. As a dreamer, you must rise like the sun that shines on even the darkest of days. Shine like a star that cannot be extinguished. Be ready to face whatever challenges come your way, for you are a warrior armed with faith, hope, and honor. Learn to resist the comfort of a cozy blanket and embrace the sweat and hard work required to achieve your dreams. Life is a bumpy ride, and rej...

By Aliyu Adamu Yusuf Maternal mortality and morbidity continue to be a public health concern, particularly in developing countries with high maternal mortality rates. Nigeria is the second-highest contributor to maternal mortality globally. What are the most common causes of these maternal deaths in Nigeria? In my perception, there are some factors that prevent women from receiving or seeking cure during pregnancy and childbirth, such as: Health system failures that result in poor quality of care, including disrespect, mistreatment, and abuse, insufficient numbers of and inadequate training for health workers, shortage of essential medical supplies, and poor accountability of the health system. Social determinants, including income, access to education, race, and ethnicity that put some sub-populations at greater risk. Harmful gender norms and/or inequalities that result in a low prioritization of the rights of women and girls, including their right to safe, quality, and affordable sex...

  By: Halima Tatabo Addiction is a disease that affects both the brain and behavior. It's characterized by the inability to resist the urge to use drugs, despite the harm they may cause. Getting treatment for drug addiction at an early stage can help prevent some of the more severe consequences of the disease. It's worth noting that drug addiction is not limited to illegal drugs like heroin or cocaine; legal substances like alcohol, nicotine, sleep, and anti-anxiety medications can also be addictive. Additionally, prescription or illegally obtained narcotic pain medications or opioids can also be addictive, and this problem has reached epidemic levels in the United States, with opioids playing a role in two-thirds of all drug overdose deaths in 2018. Initially, individuals may choose to use drugs because of the pleasurable sensations they provide. They may believe they can control how much and how often they use them. However, over time, drugs alter the functioning of the brain...

  The Plateau State Governor-elect, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang is greatly saddened over the unfortunate incident that involved a tanker conveying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) along Bauchi Road, in Jos North Local Government Area of the state which led to loss of lives and properties on Thursday 27 April, 2023. He said he was heartbroken to note that the tanker which burst into flames, burnt beyond recognition, some yet-to-be identified individuals while some vehicles and tricycles also perished in the inferno. Barr. Mutfwang, who described the incident as unfortunate, commiserated with the bereaved families and prayed fervently for the healing and speedy recovery of those who sustained various degrees of injuries. The Governor-elect sympathised with the people of Jos North Local Government Area over the sad incident and prayed God to avert any such unfortunate occurrence in the future. He reassured the citizens of the commitment of his administration to reorganize the city centre to provid...

  UmmuKulsum Abubakar Ibrahim It is a sacrosanct fact that every woman desires a peaceful and prosperous life without regrets, sadness, or sorrow. To earn people's respect, one needs to practice self-discipline, self-restraint, commitment, and resilience. Above all, respect is reciprocal. As someone determined to succeed in life, I take it upon myself to be committed and resilient in pursuing my goals. To achieve that, I guard my modesty jealously and avoid indulging in any act capable of tarnishing my future, bringing shame to my family, or jeopardizing my prospects of attaining higher positions in life. Unfortunately, some women face serious setbacks in their pursuit of higher positions due to their past immoral acts. It is disheartening to see some women take their modesty for granted, selling it for a pittance. I wonder why some female students, despite their parents' efforts to provide them with basic needs and wants, indulge in immoral activities that they consider as civ...

Usman Muhammad Salihu The Sara-Suka menace in Jos, Nigeria, is a significant problem that has persisted for many years. Sara-Suka is a term used to describe a gang of young men who roam streets armed with machetes, knives, and other dangerous weapons. These gangs are notorious for their violent attacks on innocent people, including robbery, assault, and even murder. Despite the severity of their actions, the community members, parents, and some unpatriotic security personnel have shown an "I don't care" attitude towards the menace. The origins of the Sara-Suka gangs in Jos can be traced back to the early 2000s when the town experienced a period of religious and ethnic violence. Many people were then affected by the violence including young men. Over time, some youths evolved into criminal organizations that engage in various forms of criminal activities, including drug trafficking and extortion. Despite the fact that the Sara-Suka gangs are well-known to their parents and...

Yahaya Aliyu In this quest to recruit political office holders in the state, democratic principle recognizes periodic elections as the best way in choosing leaders by all and sundry. Not only that, election is an instrument through which patriotic citizens troops out en masse to speak out their voices via ballot boxes all over the world particularly in Democratic States. Prelude to 2023 General Elections in Nigeria the Independent National Electoral Commission vigorously embarked on registration of eligible citizens above the required age of voting and those who have misplaced their issued permanent Voter Cards. There was an improvement significantly in the registration but what is more painful is the considerable decline in the voter’s turnout on the day of election. The corrobative reference in favour of this lingering issue to the just concluded 2023 General Elections which recorded a very low voter turnout. From the official revelation by INEC, almost 93 millions Nigerian citizens ...

               By: Boluwatife David Oladapo  Nigeria is known for producing everything New in term’s of education, Agriculture, fashion, talent’s has now turned or become a comfort zone for the following conflicting issue; insecurity, poverty, war and the newly introduced redesigned naira that is causing hardship and violence’s all over the state’s.      The present predicament of Nigeria as a nation has caused bleeding to some hearts. It gets some patriotic citizens asking alot of questions like can there still be a new Nigeria for all ?  And am sure same question is running through the mind’s of every citizen of this great nation.      Some of te leader’s are more interested in the old age riches like the saying which state’s that youths are the leader’s of tomorrow. They have found a way to ensure that all hope for a better Nigeria is erased from the heart’s of this innocent Nigerians.  They have suc...

Salamatu Ayuba Women's education has been an ongoing issue for centuries. Although significant progress has been made in recent decades, there is still a significant gap between men and women's education. Women's education is an essential component of any country's social and economic development. Yet, in many parts of the world, women continue to be denied access to education or are discouraged from pursuing it. Education is a fundamental right for every individual, regardless of gender. Women, however, are often denied this right, particularly in developing countries. This is primarily due to cultural and social biases, lack of infrastructure and resources, and financial constraints. The benefits of educating women are numerous. It has been proven that educated women are more likely to contribute positively to their communities and society at large. Women who receive an education are more likely to have better health outcomes, reduce poverty, and have a more significa...

  By:  Saunatu Mustapha Katagum It is really heart touching how a child neglected mother's love without even a moment of second thought. The neglecting situation has really affected children to a traumatized segment of life that it can't be reached out to because of how late things are. Parental guidance counselor have tried to  call upon children to pledge loyalty to parents due to the fact that the situation of the society has really affected the control of child care of parents due to the weather of the terrain they live in. There is no single thought a child gives to what parents go through in trying to nurture them to be human or how they tried their possible best to put food on their table. The pledge of loyalty of a child has to be from how they see what parents go through and what  life gives you parents and what format do you think they follow up to make you who you are, from birth, clothing, shelter, upbringing, and job they do and what to put on your table...

  By: Durumshwat Shindak Kutdian  In Nigeria one of the loading cause of death is road accident which happens virtually every day. Road accident or any kind of accident happens by chance which are not planned by the accident, the cause lingered from reasons such as; over speeding, bad roads, lack of proper maintenance of vehicle, ignorance on part of the motorist, carelessness and so on. However, this predicament call accident that occurs on our highways, streets, which occurs from motor vehicle, bicycle, motorbike and pedestrian is quite worrisome. Road accident can be minimize to the lowest level but can not be totally eradicated, there are basically strategies that one needs to take into cognisance in other to adhere to the rules that would aid in averting road accident: avoiding haste, don't drive under alcohol influence, drive in consideration of other road users, good road network and maintenance, obey traffic law, and agencies should create awareness sensitization. In t...

 Yohanna Victor Pofi Culture has been a long in definition, stating as a total way of life in an environment where people shares the same views and ideas about living and co-habiting in definitive social Areas. Nigeria's culture is quite numerous and  different, but all with its own distinctive nature, ways or Ethics. Majorly Nigeria has three Ethnic groups which basically are the Yorubas, Igbos and Hausas. These groups seems to be the majority as a reflection of the earlier Sectionalization of the country into groups. The Northern, Western and Eastern region, with each distinctions they all exhibit variance in beliefs. Yorubas are known with a distinctive culture of dressing, Language and Attitude/characters "in greetings and Communication" with trends that makes them a tribe stands out. They are found along the western region of the country. Linguistically Yoruba as language has a  very rich structure. They are good representative of Nigeria abroad, the language as a re...

   By: Rispha Ilu He who comes to equity must come with clean hand, in trying not to face the kind of Ideology some people pose on is seriously something we need to put into deep consideration as it is dynamical in nature to understand what and why some phenomenon become a far gone thought. Some if the phenomenon have panacea either little or more but in what way can it be tackled as not everything touched off can be wiped off. In trying to epitomize some phenomenon they clock up and shroud potion would metamorphoses into a different form and would be affected by how individuals sees it whereas it is far beyond that. The great society have faced a lot of situation but never experience a red phenomenal like the last past one C.P, which tried to change the face if how society is to look like but was trashed to a negative thoughts more than the positivity of such. It affected the gross growth of the economic development of the society and hike in price of commodity was affected, ...

Rita Rueben Dusu After the national service, no more monthly allowance to the graduates, no place of Primary Assignment (PPA), no Community Development Service (CDS) and no more monthly clearance. Remember, once you finish your National Service, you will be on your own and more challenges are likely to arise.  No free breakfast, no free lunch, no free dinner and no pocket money. And by the way, your parents will be expecting from you to assist them.  In Nigeria particularly, except your parents know somebody in government, you are likely to spend years looking for a job to do, more than the years you spent at the university. In the present society parents only play a role of guardians to their children which is very wrong. Service year is a privilege to many graduates, if not to all. It is a year of enjoyment and frivolites, so if you are in that category, perish the idea.  The service year is very important in your life. Plan your future and ponder your dream exactly. An...

 Umaima Muhammad Kabir Bauchi metropolis has been grappling with a menace that has been making the lives of its residents miserable. This menace is known as Sara Suka, which refers to a group of young men who engage in violent and criminal activities in the city. Sara Suka is a Hausa term that literally means "stab and cut." It is believed that the name originated from the violent and quick nature of the group's activities. The group is made up of mostly unemployed and underprivileged young men who resort to violence and crime as a means of survival. The activities of Sara Suka have been a major source of concern for the people of Bauchi metropolis. The group engages in various criminal activities such as robbery, theft, assault, and rape. They operate mostly at night and target unsuspecting residents who are going about their daily activities. The group is known for its brutal tactics, and their victims often sustain serious injuries. They use machetes and other dangerou...

Abubakar Alpha Aliyu Students Union Government (SUG) is a body that represents the interests and welfare of students in Nigerian institutions. It is a platform for students to engage in governance and contribute to the development of their institutions. The SUG is usually made up of elected student leaders who serve for a specified period of time. The SUG has a significant impact on the lives of students in Nigerian institutions. The following are some of the effects of the SUG: Representation: The SUG serves as a representative body for students. It represents the interests of students and ensures that their voices are heard. Through the SUG, students are able to bring their concerns and challenges to the attention of the school management and the government. Student Welfare: The SUG is responsible for promoting the welfare of students. It ensures that students are provided with basic amenities such as clean water, electricity, and good accommodation. The SUG also advocates for the ri...

Deborah Ahmodu Being a makeup artist in Nigeria is not just a career, it is a profession that comes with a lot of privileges. Makeup artistry has become increasingly popular in Nigeria over the years, and with the rise of social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, the demand for skilled makeup artists has grown exponentially. Here are some of the privileges that come with being a makeup artist in Nigeria. Flexibility: One of the biggest privileges of being a makeup artist in Nigeria is the flexibility that comes with the job. As a makeup artist, you can choose to work for yourself, work with a makeup company, or work as a freelance makeup artist. This means that you have control over your own schedule and can work around your personal commitments. Creative Expression: Makeup artistry is a form of creative expression that allows you to use your skills and talent to bring out the beauty in others. As a makeup artist, you get to work with a variety of clients, each with their own u...

  Umar Ibrahim As we journey through life, it is important that we recognize and appreciate the people who have had a significant impact on our lives. Our parents are often the first and most important figures in our lives, and they have been with us every step of the way, providing love, guidance, and support. As we grow older, we may take their presence for granted, but it is important to take a step back and acknowledge their contributions. If you're feeling grateful towards your parents and feel it's time to raise your voice in appreciation, here are some thoughts to consider. Firstly, it is important to recognize that your parents have made sacrifices for you. From the moment you were born, they have put your needs before their own. They may have given up their careers, social lives, or hobbies to ensure that you were taken care of. They may have worked long hours or multiple jobs to provide for your family. They may have put their dreams on hold to ensure that you could p...

By Maryam Adamu Dala Zabira is the purse or bag that contains the entire tools of traditional barbers also known as Wanzami in singular while Wanzamai in plural. The Wanzami can be seen longing around with the Zabira usually on his left arm on daily basis looking for people that needs his services. The Zabira mostly contains the Aska (the barbing and circumcision knife) which in most cases used to shave bears, haircut among other things, Razor blades and Kaho (horn: traditional cupping used to draw out condemned and damaged or unhealthy blood from the body of an individual). Other things found in the Zabira are Koshiya and dogari ( tools used for removing 'Yar wuya) and some traditional medicines as the Wanzamis renders the services of herbalist in most cases. In conclusion, the content of a traditional barber's purse in (zabira), vary depending on the specific tools and supplies that the barber uses. However, typical items found in a Zabira may include: Straight razor Scissors...

Photo by: Daud Olatunji Girl child education is an issue of paramount importance, and it should be given the utmost priority in every society. In many parts of the world, girls are still denied the basic right to education, which is a violation of their human rights. There are several reasons why girl child education should be given priority, and this article will outline some of the most compelling ones. Empowerment: Education is one of the most powerful tools for empowerment, and it is crucial for the development of an individual's self-esteem and confidence. When girls receive an education, they become empowered to make informed decisions about their lives and the lives of their families. They can take control of their lives and become agents of change in their communities. Health: Educated girls are more likely to take care of their health and the health of their families. They are better equipped to make informed decisions about their nutrition, hygiene, and overall health. Th...

  Photo by: the guardian newspapers By: Muhammad Bello Umar It has become part and parcel of human to be of stumbling blocks to the life of individuals living within their motherland and making life unbearable situation for some of these people, because of some personal interest or opinion that never hold any strong enough opinion to the positive side of such person. It seems to be like people tends to forget the humanity in them and activate the negation of how to ensure peaceful coexistence. Some people have clean intentions towards some individuals but because of maltreatment and evil people changes. Some ideology look at the hagard situation of the society and allocates the negative aspect to the political climate but to some extent even the politicians can't even think evil the way people thinks out of the circle, due to shallow thinking attitude and behavior. There is no way you are bad inside and expect another individual who is human that tends to make mistakes to be good t...

 Musa Ibrahim Ishaq Erosion is a serious environmental problem in Nigeria, and it becomes even more pronounced during the rainy season. The combination of heavy rainfall and poor land management practices often leads to soil erosion, which in turn results in loss of farmland, destruction of infrastructure, and displacement of communities. Therefore, it is essential to tackle erosion before the rainy days in Nigeria for several reasons. Prevention is better than cure: It is easier and more cost-effective to prevent erosion than to repair the damage caused by it. By tackling erosion before the rainy season, we can implement preventive measures such as soil conservation, reforestation, and construction of drainage systems to mitigate the impact of rainfall and prevent erosion from occurring. Protecting farmland: Agriculture is the backbone of Nigeria's economy, and erosion poses a significant threat to farmland. By addressing erosion before the rainy season, we can protect farmland fr...

Babangida Basu Jibrin Political thuggery is any violent behavior that's harmful to the society which took place during an election era. Political thuggery is such a devastating challenge facing contemporary Nigerian politics. The phenomenon not only brought about the loss of people lives, but also valuable properties worth billions of naira with socio-political and economic consequences. The issue also  causes many problems such as crisis, conflict, riots, dispute, violence and even war which affects societal development especially democratic sustainability and not only politicians that will suffer but also innocent individuals. Politicians as well as some elites in many cases recruit unemployed youths in to the thuggery for their selfish or political interest during political events like campaigns and elections to serve as their dogs who snatches ballot papers, ballot boxes and in most cases demolished election's gadgets.  The aim of these selfish and disheartening politician...

  Adamu Kawuwa Indeed as we created by God it's must have a intention,desire and needs and have right to express your view and what ever you want in your life with out any interperance with anybody. Really in the previous days with the election is conducted the people are struggling, campaign, expressed their views,manupestation, seeking favour,in order to make their choice to be success. In the recent days for the election days the people are fine themselves in some situation, with the party is agains his rival party some are fight,abuse and even some kill there self and many things happen illegally during the pre election and the election day. Sincerely speaking when I isolated myself and my localities state and entirely nation at all, people are behaving like the don't have sence authomatically because am expecting the are educated but in the reality they were not accordingly. Absolutely I use this medium to express my feeling and emotional for our selves due to the some beh...

Aishatu Danjuma In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of diversity in various spheres of society, including the media. Women journalists, in particular, have made significant contributions to the field of journalism, and their voices and perspectives are crucial in shaping public discourse. In this context, it is important to consider why women journalists should be included in cabal nominations, and how the example of Abike Dabiri Erewa highlights the value of this approach. Firstly, it is important to note that women journalists often face significant challenges in their work, including gender discrimination, harassment, and unequal pay. Despite these obstacles, many women have excelled in the field of journalism, bringing unique insights and perspectives to their reporting. By including women journalists in cabal nominations, media organizations can help to promote gender equality and diversity, which can improve the quality of journalism and enhanc...

  In a show of solidarity and support for Muslim students, the Sardaunan Gamji of Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi, Mahmood Dahiru, has facilitated with them on the occasion of the Ramadan fasting. The Sardaunan Gamji, who is also the wakilin daliban kasar Miri, visited some departments within the school where he met with the students and offered words of encouragement and motivation. During his visit, he stressed the importance of the holy month of Ramadan and urged the students to take advantage of the opportunity to increase their devotion to Allah and deepen their faith. He also expressed his delight at the peaceful coexistence between Muslims and non-Muslims in the polytechnic, and called on the students to continue to promote unity and tolerance among themselves. In their remarks, the treasurer and sports director of Mass Communication Students Association (MACOSA) Comr. Usman Muhammad Salihu and Raheenatu Ibrahim, on behalf of Mass Communication students, thanked the ...