Comparative Analysis: Kukah’s Stance vs. Proponents of Community Self-Defense

Comparative Analysis: Kukah’s Stance vs. Proponents of Community Self-Defense

Kukah’s Position

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah strongly rejects the idea that arming communities will solve Nigeria’s insecurity crisis. He argues that weapons provide only a false sense of security and raise troubling questions about what happens to those arms once peace is restored. For Kukah, the roots of instability lie in broken homes, fragmented communities, and weakened moral foundations. He emphasizes unity across faith, ethnic, and cultural lines, urging Nigerians to confront shared challenges collectively. His vision of security is moral and social, not militarized. He insists that peace cannot be outsourced to weapons but must be built through truth, courage, justice, compassion, and inclusive representation.

Arming communities to defend themselves won’t end insecurity – Kukah

Arming Communities to Defend Themselves Won’t End Insecurity - Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah

In Abuja, during a national dialogue on preventing violence and conflict in Northern Nigeria, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Sokoto Diocese delivered a powerful warning against the growing belief that arming communities to confront terrorists and bandits can resolve Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.

Speaking at the event organized by the National Peace Committee, the Kukah Centre, and the Office of the National Security Adviser, he described such measures as offering nothing more than a false sense of security.

The Dark Face of Envy and Family Betrayal

The Tragedy of Jealousy and the Fragility of Innocence

In Haryana’s Panipat, India, a horrifying crime has shaken communities and sparked global outrage.

A woman, identified as Poonam, was arrested after drowning her six-year-old niece during a wedding celebration. Her motive, as confessed to police, was chillingly rooted in jealousy: she believed the child “looked prettier” than her.

Jealous aunt drowns niece, 6, at wedding because child ‘looked prettier than her,’ admits to murdering 3 other relatives

Jealousy, Murder, and the Collapse of Family Bonds

A six-year-old girl was drowned by her aunt during a wedding in Panipat, India, because the child “looked prettier than her.” The accused later confessed to murdering three other relatives, including her own son, over the past two years.

The disturbing case centers on Poonam, a 32-year-old woman from Haryana, who allegedly drowned her niece Vidhi in a tub of water during a family wedding celebration in Naultha village, Panipat.

Christopher Musa: A Soldier’s Journey to Civilian Leadership

Christopher Musa: A Soldier’s Journey to Civilian Leadership

General Christopher Musa’s appointment as Nigeria’s Minister of Defence is not just a political development but the continuation of a career defined by discipline, resilience, and service.

Born into a military tradition that prizes loyalty and sacrifice, Musa rose steadily through the ranks of the Nigerian Army, eventually becoming Chief of Defence Staff. His tenure in that role was marked by an unrelenting focus on counter-insurgency operations, particularly in the North-East, where Boko Haram and other extremist groups had entrenched themselves.

President Tinubu Swears In Christopher Musa As Defence Minister

A New Chapter in Nigeria’s Defence Leadership

The swearing-in of General Christopher Musa (rtd) as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s ongoing struggle against insecurity.

Barely forty days after retiring as Chief of Defence Staff, Musa has been thrust back into the heart of Nigeria’s security architecture, this time in a civilian capacity. 

His appointment, confirmed by the Senate just a day prior to the ceremony, reflects Tinubu’s urgency in filling the vacuum left by former Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru’s resignation and in strengthening the fight against banditry, terrorism, and the alarming rise in school abductions.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence

Tinubu Nominates General Christopher Gwabin Musa as Minister of Defence

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa, Nigeria’s former Chief of Defence Staff, as the new Minister of Defence, following the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar.

NCoS gets first female spokesperson, Jane Osuji

Special Report: NCoS Gets First Female Spokesperson, Jane Osuji

Chief Superintendent of Corrections (CSC) Jane Osuji has made history as the first female spokesperson of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), following her appointment by the Controller General, Sylvester Nwakuche, effective December 2025.  

The Nigerian Correctional Service announced the appointment of Jane Osuji as its new Public Relations Officer after the retirement of Deputy Controller of Corrections Umar Abubakar on November 19, 2025.

Explain how noise-cancelling headphones actually work

The Science Behind Silence: How Noise-Cancelling Headphones Work

In a world filled with constant chatter, roaring engines, and the hum of everyday life, noise-cancelling headphones have become a modern marvel. They promise not just music, but peace, a cocoon of sound where distractions fade away. Yet behind this seemingly magical experience lies a fascinating interplay of physics, engineering, and human perception.  

At the heart of noise-cancelling technology is the principle of active noise control. Unlike ordinary headphones that simply block sound with padding and insulation, noise-cancelling headphones actively fight back against unwanted noise. Tiny microphones embedded in the earcups listen to the surrounding environment, capturing the incoming sound waves.

How do I become a better active listener in conversations?

Becoming a Better Active Listener in Conversations

Active listening is more than simply hearing words; it is the art of engaging fully with another person’s message, both spoken and unspoken. In a world where distractions are constant and conversations often rushed, cultivating active listening is a skill that can transform relationships, deepen understanding, and foster genuine connection.  

At its core, active listening requires presence. Too often, people prepare their responses while the other person is still speaking, which undermines true comprehension.

Adeleke’s Exit and the Future of PDP

Adeleke’s Exit and the Future of PDP

Governor Ademola Adeleke’s resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is more than a personal political decision; it is a seismic event that could reshape both Osun State politics and the national trajectory of the PDP.

Adeleke’s departure comes at a critical juncture, just as the party prepares for its governorship primary in Osun, and amid escalating internal crises that have already led to expulsions and dissolutions of party structures in several states.

Governor Adeleke Resigns from PDP

Governor Ademola Adeleke Resigns from PDP

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has formally resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), marking a significant political shift in the state and at the national level.

Adeleke’s resignation was contained in a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman for Ward 2, Sagba Abogunde, in Ede North Local Government Area of Osun State. 

The letter, dated November 4, 2025, was signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, and officially communicated his decision to leave the party.

Travails of Nigerian parents struggling to raise children abroad

Travails of Nigerian Parents Struggling to Raise Children Abroad

In a world increasingly defined by migration and global opportunities, Nigerian parents who relocate abroad often find themselves caught between two cultural realities.

While the promise of better education, healthcare, and economic prospects motivates many families to leave Nigeria, the challenges of raising children in foreign lands are profound and emotionally taxing.