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My passion is in showcasing the interesting aspects of my country Nigeria and other places I visit TMG> Give us a brief background about yourself Ibrahim》I studied Information Technology and went on to study Business Management. In the course of my 30-year post graduation journey, I have undertaken a number of ventures in the food and property development industries.  I am married with children and I have 4 surviving siblings. TMG> Maiyaki Photography has piqued many people's interest with amazing sceneries of different places. What exactly made you delve into photography and when did your love for capturing images start? Ibrahim》I was actually encouraged by my younger sister, Maimuna who is a very skilled portrait photographer. She encouraged me to watch YouTube content on various types of photography and camera gear. I soon became hooked. TMG> What was your career path initially and is photography something you are into full time? Ibra...

Niger State comprises three geo-political zones namely A, B and C. However, the leadership of the state (governorship position) hasn't favoured the headquarters of the Nupe people which is Zone A Senatorial District, Bida. The Bida people, precisely Niger South, have been marginalised in the state’s geopolitics. This is in spite of the fact that the zone has always backed other zones to produce leaders into the top positions at state and federal levels.  The denial of the Bida people is not because of a lack of credible and hard-working governorship candidates from Bida extraction. People of Bida have repeatedly expressed readiness to take the leadership position of the state to greater heights through seeking the support of two other constituencies and the support of the kingmakers in the state, including top political leaders and Royal Fathers ahead of the 2023 governorship election.  This election season has produced a uniquel...

In a small town, hundreds of years ago, a small business owner owed a large sum of money to a loan-shark.  The loan-shark was a very old, unattractive looking guy that just so happened to fancy the business owner’s daughter. He decided to offer the businessman a deal that would completely wipe out the debt he owed him. However, the catch was that we would only wipe out the debt if he could marry the businessman’s daughter.  Needless to say, this proposal was met with a look of disgust. The loan-shark said that he would place two pebbles into a bag, one white and one black. The daughter would then have to reach into the bag and pick out a pebble. If it was black, the debt would be wiped, but the loan-shark would then marry her.  If it was white, the debt would also be wiped, but the daughter wouldn’t have to marry the loan-shark. Standing on a pebble-strewn path in the businessman’s garden, the loan-shark bent over and picked up two pebbles. Whilst he was ...

If voters dislike corruption, why does it exist amongst politicians, even in societies characterized by strong institutions and high accountability?  A possible, understudied reason for this phenomenon is that, sometimes, voters might knowingly vote for corrupt politicians and understanding this potential cause of corruption is important since corruption is thought to be a significant barrier to economic growth and democratization, these are central concerns for social scientists (Mauro 1995; Holmberg, Rothstein and Nasiritousi 2009) and policy makers.   Understanding the electoral roots of corruption should also help policy makers design suitable  remedies for the problem. However, Sofia Breitenstein a PHD holder from University Of Barcelona said "Why do voters choose corrupt politicians?" While, public citizens express their clear rejection of corruption and their intentions not to support corrupt politicians, empirical evidence shows that voters around the ...

A REJOINDER BY COMRADE ERAGBE ANSLEM APHIMIA (C.REG: COA)  Labour Party (LP) 2023 Presidential Aspirant & National Youth Leader Labour Party (LP) +234(0)8037009181 27th April, 2022 THE POLITICAL CORRECTNESS I KNOW FOR THE 2023 PRESIDENCY OF NIGERIA IS FOR THE MIDWESTERNERS TO BE PRESIDENT AND HOW THE SOUTH EAST AND EASTERNERS HAVE RULED NIGERIA FOR ELEVEN(11) YEARS. Fellow Nigerians, 1: While I quite sympathize with the agitations for South Easterners to become President of Nigeria in 2023, I wish to put on records, that, IT IS THE TURN OF THE MIDWEST REGION of Nigeria (BENIN - DELTA PROVINCE aka BENDEL) people in the present day EDO AND DELTA STATES TO PRODUCE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF NIGERIA IN 2023 AND NOT REALLY THE SOUTH EAST AND EASTERNERS as it is been championed today on the BASIS OF THE FOUR (4) EXISTING EQUAL REGIONS THAT MADE UP NIGERIA 1963-1966 2: On the basis of these four(4) equal regions in Nigeria, we had: a: Northern Region with HQ in Kaduna b: Easter...

Dr Mustapha Mohammed Jibril is a politician and public health physician with more than 17 years of progressive experience in Nigeria’s public health and political sectors. An outstanding young leader, he is gifted with good managerial skills having had the opportunity to deal directly with national and international organizations, grassroots' politicians and members of various civil society organizations.  Quiet in nature, he is a man full of wisdom and confidence in dealing with challenges. He is also articulate, proactive, and a dependable team player with high personal integrity and moral conduct. He possesses the technical know-how and passion for improving access to health services for all. Born on 2nd February, 1975, he hails from Chanchaga Local Government area of Niger State and became successful due to his educational strides both in Nigeria and abroad as a Medical Doctor. His educational success has earned him so many achievements that cannot be over-emphasize...

Gloria Lami Aibangbee is a professional chef and CEO of Skillets N Mugs, a classy restaurant in a highbrow area of Abuja. She speaks with TMG about how her love for cooking delicious, healthy meals led her to making a successful business out of it.  TMG> Please introduce yourself:  GLA> My name is Gloria Lami Aibangbee  (Nee Angulu). I am from Niger State. I attended Federal Government Girls College, Bida, Niger State and I have an HND from Federal Polytechnic, Bida ,Niger State. I am a chef and owner of Skillets n mugs fine dining restaurant and Healthy bites foods and Confectioneries both located in the Federal Capital Territory. TMG> Why did you decide to become a chef? Gloria》I decided to go into catering when I saw the need in the society for healthy and delicious meals, especially for the sick and invalid. TMG> Did you go to culinary school and what credentials did you earn through your culinary studies? Gloria》Not really, I did a...