By Yushau A. Shuaib While addressing the nation in a broadcast over the unprecedented flood disaster that ravaged many communities in Nigeria, President Goodluck Jonathan’s eyes and head movement, betrayed the fact that he was reading from a prepared text, though there was no sign of a speech on his table. His stiffness said it [...]
The Northern Nigeria has been the focus of global and media attentions due to the condemnable acts of terrorism by faceless armed militants, using name of a religion for destruction of lives and properties. Incidentally, up till the Abuja bombing by MEND on October 1, 2010, the Northern region was never known for bomb explosions. [...]
At a recent advocacy workshop organized by the Revenue Mobilisation Commission (RMAFC), on the need for economic diversification and revenue generation, in Abeokuta, former President Olusegun Obasanjo dropped another bombshell on the economic performance and problems confronting the nation. His criticisms of the government could be his usual blunt frankness as this writer had [...]
The news is broken that Saif al-Islam, has been arrested in Libya without being brutally killed like other members of his family. The media have published gory and offensive images of the killing of his father and former Libyan leader, Muammar Ghaddafi without warning for discretion. Viewers including children have been treated to disgusting, sickening [...]
By Yushau A. Shuaib It is rather unfortunate that every issue in Nigeria today is debated on the basis of ethnic or religious sentiments, while every action taken is politicised, becoming a weapon for further escalation of animosity among the Nigeria’s citizens. What is more alarming is when religious leaders join the bandwagon in fanning [...]
When I wrote an open letter to the Coordinating Minister in Charge of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, over appointments to some top positions, it was, to me, simply the continuation of an age-old hobby that I developed since my student days in the university. I write with the purest of [...]
By Yushau A. Shuaib While addressing the nation in a broadcast over the unprecedented flood disaster that ravaged many communities in Nigeria, President Goodluck Jonathan’s eyes and head movement, betrayed the fact that he was reading from a prepared text, though there was no sign of a speech on his table. His stiffness said it [...]
Boko Haram and Political Elites in Northern Nigeria By Yushau Shuaib, For those observing recent events in Nigeria, it came as little surprise when the announcement was made of the arrest of an alleged Boko Haram commander, Shuaibu Muhammad Bama, by Nigeria’s military officers in the residence of a high profile politician in Maiduguri, the [...]
Kwankwasiya: Taming Ignorance and Begging in Kano By Yushau A. Shuaib Realising the importance of knowledge, skill acquisition and job creation, the Kano State government through its Kwankwasiya slogan is fighting ignorance, street begging and other vices through massive investment on education and critical infrastructure. This writer was recently invited by the duo of Jafar [...]
Why should Mallam Nasir el Rufai reveal so much confidential information, behind the scene deals and political melodrama in his “Accidental Public Servant” book? The book is not only accidental as the former Director General of Bureau for Public Enterprises (BPE) and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) wants the readers to believe. It [...]
Sometimes in 2011, this writer got an invitation to attend the annual International Disaster Conference and Expo (IDCE) which takes place every year in the city of New Orleans in the United States of America. But due to a short notice and stringent requirements for US visa, the writer missed the opportunity to attend the [...]
I still wonder how the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and the Honourable Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala is in the eye of the storm. Her grandiose title is not a mere tautology as some people will assume. Being the first holder of that title in Nigeria’s history, her position could be seen [...]
Sometimes in 2011, this writer got an invitation to attend the annual International Disaster Conference and Expo (IDCE) which takes place every year in the city of New Orleans in the United States of America. But due to a short notice and stringent requirements for US visa, the writer missed the opportunity to attend the [...]
At a recent advocacy workshop organized by the Revenue Mobilisation Commission (RMAFC), on the need for economic diversification and revenue generation, in Abeokuta, former President Olusegun Obasanjo dropped another bombshell on the economic performance and problems confronting the nation. His criticisms of the government could be his usual blunt frankness as this writer had [...]
The United Nations Climate Change conference, which held between November and December 2012 in Doha, Qatar was a spectacular event even when terminologists, on such occasion buzzed the sessions with expected technical jargon of ‘average emission per capita tonnes’ Kyoto Protocol, “hot air” ‘unused carbon credits’, and ‘Kyoto and non-Kyoto countries ‘among other scary terms. [...]
Boko Haram and Political Elites in Northern Nigeria By Yushau Shuaib, For those observing recent events in Nigeria, it came as little surprise when the announcement was made of the arrest of an alleged Boko Haram commander, Shuaibu Muhammad Bama, by Nigeria’s military officers in the residence of a high profile politician in Maiduguri, the [...]
By Yushau Shuaib During the last period of Ramadan fasting, a text message was widely circulated, inviting the public, especially Muslims to a lecture by the internationally-renowned African-American Muslim scholar, Shaikh Khalid Yasin on “Peaceful Coexistence among Muslims and Non-Muslims.” Venue was the International Conference Centre, Abuja and ticket was sold for two thousand naira. [...]
The fear grips me Deep-deep down my marrow The Culprit? A cassock deliverer confronts me No-no-no I am a fair player – a lover Gaitily I move closer She groans still in horror But curse nobody, not even me I hear push-push-push I say push-push-push Oh-oh I share in the sorrow But only her, only [...]
Some let their names run Shiver into our spines You let yours run A spirit of love into our nerves. While some leave in flying colours Others suffer after graduation When with your Bob Marley tones You counsel us Others thunder at us Oh my mentor, my nurturer Actor of BUK Holly Wood It pains [...]
THE ASSORTMENT of opulent cars, well-dressed people in different fashions, ranging from local attires to modern European gowns stormed the ground of this glamorous occasion. It could easily pass for an automobile fair or a fashion parade. But it is neither of the two. It is the visiting day of the Government Girls School where [...]
“For the most powerful country to be ruled by a minority, man of “colour” makes colour to recede into insignificance and cease to be regarded as an important consideration in American life.” -Obasanjo Obasanjo… Obasanjo… Obasanjo! The above quote is from the recent article by former President Olusegun Obasanjo with a title “Obama’s Election and [...]
By Yushau A. Shuaib The occasion was auspicious. The personalities were news-creators from diverse critical government ministries, department and agencies (MDAs) and the host is the Embassy of the United States of America in Nigeria. The 24 selected spokespersons of critical MDAs in Nigeria represented security agencies, financial institutions and regulatory bodies who were invited [...]
By Yushau A. Shuaib In a country where everybody is perceived as corrupt, especially in the public service, Mr. Muhammad Tahir Zakari has distinguished himself as an incorruptible civil servant. He was among the 148 individuals who were conferred with Nigeria’s National Honours Awards by President Goodluck Jonathan on September 17, 2012. Recently the online [...]
Perceptions of Online Public Relations in Nigeria: Does the Country Risk Being Left Behind in the Online Revolution? Authored by Yushau A. Shuaib is a project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Public Relations in the School of Media, Arts and Design At the University of [...]
This profile was originally published in the Daily Trust of May 17, 2004, pg 22. There are few edittings to reflect new changes since then. YUSHAU A. SHUAIB (Idiagbon) Award
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