Centre for Accountability Journalism

18/12/2023

https://crispng.com/despite-ban-on-mining-in-niger-state-children-are-abandoning-schools-to-survive-in-gold-mines/

Despite the ban on illegal gold mining in Niger state, miners have continued to adopt different tactics to defy the order. In this report, HAMZAT IBRAHIM ABAGA chronicles how schoolchildren and mothers are actively engaged in illegal mining activities. In the bustling neighbourhoods of Maitumbi, Tun...

18/12/2023

https://www.thecable.ng/despite-ban-on-mining-in-niger-state-children-are-abandoning-schools-to-survive-in-gold-mines/amp

Despite the ban on illegal gold mining in Niger state, miners have continued to adopt different tactics to defy the order.

01/12/2023

Schoolgirl's Reluctant Journey from Dreams of Law to Unwanted Marriage

Amelia, a bright and determined schoolgirl with aspirations of becoming a lawyer, was on the brink of achieving her dreams. However, fate had other plans in store for her.

Growing up in a traditional community, Amelia had faced numerous challenges to follow her passion for law. Despite the obstacles, she managed to score top grades and secure a scholarship at the prestigious Ivy Law Academy. Her dedication and hard work were finally paying off, or so she thought.

One fateful evening, Amelia's parents called her into the living room, their grim expressions betraying a solemn secret. With despair in their eyes, they informed her of an arranged marriage proposal, a custom rooted deep in their culture. Shocked and heartbroken, Amelia's dreams were shattered, replaced by an unwelcome future as a young bride.

The next few weeks were filled with tumultuous emotions as Amelia grappled with the conflicting desires of loyalty and personal fulfillment. Every day, as she attended classes at Ivy Law Academy, she yearned for freedom and the pursuit of justice. The thought of sacrificing her dreams for the sake of tradition weighed heavily on her heart.

Amidst the chaos, Amelia discovered a hidden ally in her grandmother, a resilient woman who had faced similar battles of her own. Drawing strength from her grandmother's stories, Amelia resolved to challenge the oppressive norms of her society.

With newfound determination, Amelia mustered the courage to confront her parents, pleading for their understanding and support. Torn between love for their daughter and the weight of tradition, her parents hesitated, unsure of the right path to take.

Finally, after much deliberation and soul-searching, Amelia's parents decided to stand by her side, proud of their daughter's aspirations and unwilling to see her dreams compromised.

And so, Amelia embarked on her journey to become a lawyer, not just for herself but also to inspire change within her community. With her family's support and her unwavering resolve, Amelia would rise above the stifling limitations enforced upon her.

The story looks real right? Ooh no, it is fictional.
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29/11/2023

WE ARE HIRING

We are excited to announce openings for the positions of News Reporter (intern) and a Social Media Publicist at Mega Vision Media LTD.

If you are a passionate individual with a flair for storytelling or social media expertise, we invite you to join our team.

News Reporter (Hybrid)

Requirements:

1. Proven experience in journalism, with a strong portfolio of published articles.
2. Excellent research and interviewing skills, coupled with a keen eye for detail.
3. Ability to work both remotely and on-site, adapting to the hybrid work model.

Social Media Publicist

Requirements:

1. Demonstrable experience in managing social media accounts for brands or organizations.
2. Proficiency in creating engaging content and implementing social media strategies.
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Interested and qualified candidates should submit their curriculum vitae along with a sample (2) of their work to [email protected].

Please specify the position you are applying for in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until [30th November 2023].

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24/11/2023

A Teen Scholar's Long Journey

In the bustling city of Lagos, Aisha, driven by her parents' fervor for education, embarked on a remarkable journey from secondary school to university. With limited resources, she chose to become a street vendor, selling goods to fund her studies.

From colorful scarves to hand crafted trinkets, Aisha tirelessly hawked her way through crowded markets, embracing the challenges with unwavering determination.

Her parents, unable to afford her education, instilled in her the belief that knowledge was the key to a brighter future. Undeterred by societal expectations, Aisha defied odds, balancing academics and street vending.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, she could be found poring over textbooks by the dim light of a kerosene lamp.

Aisha's tenacity caught the eye of a compassionate teacher, who, moved by her resilience, connected her with a scholarship program. The scholarship not only eased her financial burden but also fueled her aspirations.

Aisha's journey, marked by grit and perseverance, unfolded into a testament of triumph over adversity—a tale of a young woman who turned the challenges of the streets into stepping stones toward academic excellence.

Note: The piece is work of fiction. 😆 😂

24/11/2023

Thank you Daily Nigerian

24/11/2023

My recent story on "Niger girls learn about menstruation to stay in school, tackle stigma" is now on the Solutions Journalism Network tracker, USA. The great work of 'SAF 4 Women Girls Support' is doing great work for humanity. Support SAF4Women today and help a girl child.
Thank you Daily Nigerian for the provision of resources to tell this impactful story.

Read the article here: https://www.solutionsjournalism.org/stories/niger-girls-learn-about-menstruation-to-stay-in-school-tackle-stigma?pu=stories-mistagged-popup

12/11/2023

How My Journalism Dreams Were Shattered By My Politician Father

Asmau always dreamed of becoming a renowned journalist, but fate had something else planned for her. Her father, a prominent politician, despised the journalism profession. He carried a deep hatred, born out of a past incident that forever scarred his perception.

Years ago, as he campaigned for Senator, he fell victim to a malicious journalist's attempts at blackmail. The journalist threatened to expose his political scandals, perpetuating lies that could ruin his career and family. The incident left an indelible mark on his soul, turning his heart against the very profession that had betrayed him.

Asmau, now a young woman with fiery determination, tried to reason with her father. She pleaded, explaining how her passion for journalism could bring genuine change and shed light on important issues. But her pleas fell on deaf ears as her father's resentment consumed him. He forbade her from pursuing her dreams, citing his painful past as reason enough.

Heartbroken, Asmau reluctantly set her dreams aside. Instead, she opted for a more conventional career that her father approved of, stifling her true potential.

The story of Asmau serves as a cautionary tale. It highlights how deeply personal experiences can mold our perceptions, warping our understanding of entire professions. Fiction allows us a glimpse into an alternative reality, where the limits of our imagination are tested. While Asmau's story may be fictional, it reminds us to challenge our biases and judge each person or occupation on their own merits.

Note: The story above is a work of fiction.
Written by Anonymous
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20/08/2022

It was a mixed moment of discipline and temptation for WikkiTimes’ Hamzat Ibrahim Abaga and Yakubu Mohammed when they visited cash-strapped ‘hookup’ babes (prostitutes) in their open market in Niger State. May your discipline never be tested before these sultry damsels!

It was a mixed moment of discipline and temptation for WikkiTimes’ Hamzat Ibrahim Abaga and Yakubu Mohammed when they visited cash-strapped ‘hookup’ babes (prostitutes) in their open market in Niger State. May your discipline never be tested before these sultry damsels!  City Gate, a popular ...

20/08/2022

https://wikkitimes.com/inside-life-the-bittersweet-story-of-hookup-babes-in-niger-state/

It was a mixed moment of discipline and temptation for WikkiTimes’ Hamzat Ibrahim Abaga and Yakubu Mohammed when they visited cash-strapped ‘hookup’ babes (prostitutes) in their open market in Niger State. May your discipline never be tested before these sultry damsels!  City Gate, a popular ...

13/08/2022

From death zones to deadly diseases: How Niger IDPs die from chronic malaria disease https://dailynigerian.com/from-death-zones-deadly/

By Hamzat Ibrahim Abaga Displaced from their homes, and left to live in squalid conditions, Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, in Niger state are dying from malaria disease due to uncoordinated government and stakeholders’ interventions. In this report, Hamzat Ibrahim unravels how IDPs are increa...

13/08/2022

The slain villagers include seven males and one unmarried female. Discrete sources in the village told WikkiTimes they are still combing a nearby forest for possible “additional casualties.”

At least, eight unsuspecting villagers were killed by military airstrikes in Kurebe Village under Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, WikkiTimes can report. The slain villagers include seven males and one unmarried female. Discrete sources in the village told WikkiTimes they are still comb...

10/08/2022

NOTIFICATION: Tenernge Ende Students’ Investigative Journalism Award

We are glad to announce that we expanding the scope to north west and north east of the country.

This, however, prompted the extension of submission by 5 days.

Below is the submission link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uWn2tz_wxbXTjnFTfDgLK3_p-O_D9DJusEfbictb42Y/edit

This is the maiden edition award in honour of a journalism coach Ternenge Ende.

24/07/2022

Call for Entries

We are pleased to invite student journalists in north-central to submit their investigative entries for the maiden edition of Ternenge Ende Students' Investigative Journalism Awards.

The deadline for submission is August 10, 2022, and the maiden award presentation will come up on September 19 2022.

NOTE: Your entry should be between January 2021 and June 2022.

You can submit the maximum of three entries.

Below is the link for submission:

Call for Entries

We are pleased to invite student journalists in north-central to submit their investigative entries for the maiden edition of Ternenge Ende Students' Investigative Journalism Awards.

The deadline for submission is August 10, 2022, and the maiden award presentation will come up on September 19 2022.

NOTE: Your entry should be between January 2021 and June 2022.

You can submit the maximum of three entries.

Below is the link for submission:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSew00kbuH4dIThjJ63jxRRniuiXHMIYOwj4Zm_RaWNGXm2V0Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

The maiden edition of student journalists' awards in honour of a journalism coach, Ternenge Ende

22/07/2022

Call for Entries

We are pleased to invite student journalists in north-central to submit their investigative entries for the maiden edition of Ternenge Ende Students' Investigative Journalism Awards.

The deadline for submission is August 10, 2022, and the maiden award presentation will come up on September 19 2022.

NOTE: Your entry should be between January 2021 and June 2022.

You can submit the maximum of three entries.

Below is the link for submission:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSew00kbuH4dIThjJ63jxRRniuiXHMIYOwj4Zm_RaWNGXm2V0Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

26/06/2022

26/06/2022

We are now Centre for Accountability Journalism (CAJ)

Anticipate how we will use journalism as a tool to attain a better Niger State and beyond.

Centre for Accountability Journalism (CAJ)

Holding Powers to Account

01/06/2022

Anticipate! Anticipate!! Anticipate!!!

We are glad to inform promising campus journalists in north-central to anticipate the maiden edition of the investigative journalism award in honour of a teacher, mentor and father, Ternenge Ende.

Details soon...

21/12/2021

IBBU STRIKE: JAC to meet on Thursday - JAC CHAIRMAN

Umar Yunusa

Adamu Isha, The chairman of Joint Action Committee,JAC, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, University, Lapai, said on Tuesday the union will meet on Thursday to continue with negotiation over unpaid arrears and allowance in the university.

In a telephone interview with our correspondent, the chairman said, the union had a standing agreement with the state government over unpaid allowance since January 2021.

He said, "in the early months of this year, We suspended the strike based on mutual agreement, emphasizing on union arrears.

We had a meeting last week with school management, lamenting that the state had not met with the union over the strike.

"Our meeting with University management, and there is good progress. Also, yesterday, we had a meeting and there was progress.

"On Thursday, this week, JAC will meet and decide on a strike with University management, '' he said.

A student union leader, Sen. Isha Mokwa, said the strike had not gotten to the government as it is still within management.

The Union had an agreement during the tuition saga with the state government.

He however,recounts," during the struggle, we were threatened including the union president, Comr. Jibrin Mohammed Lwafu.

"Although, the union was intending to raise alarm over irregularities in the university before JAC embarked on strike".

Some aggrieved lecturers bitterly complain that they have over 5000 scripts before them to mark with no allowances.

He further stated that the plan is now in the background if they don't resolve before January. We will start our agitation with state government as it is contrary to our agreement

" We are given them from now to the 25th or 26th of December before we start voicing out.

The strike which started on Thursday, 16th of December, had led to a stoppage of examinations in the university.

25/11/2021

GAS HIKE: Students in Lapai alleged vendor of pumping air, groan over gas price

By Dinah Kolo

The students of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, University, Lapai, IBBUL, have registred their displeasure alleged pumping air into gas cylinder and increase of gas price among sellers.

This reporter gathered that students accused gas re-fillers of pumping air in gas cylinder instead of gas.

A 300 level student of Geography department identified as Hycent said gas of 1kg doesnt take up to a week, lamenting that the worst is those re-filling station which hardly last for four to five days.

According to Nathaniel, a 300 level student of Geography said " Even without cooking beans with it, it doesn't take time to finish.

Contrary to other students claim, Gloria intruded counter Nathaniel's claim saying , filling station too also last before it exhaust.

A student who pleaded anonymity said the use of electrical stoves and plate is better. What we faced in Lapai with AEDC had made it impossible, faulting shortage of power supply. We are left with no choice than to re-fill the gas cylinder despite increase.

Isah, a 200 level student of political science department said that the re-filling at petroleum station is better as it is set automatically.

"It is usually filled well qunlike those outside vendors that put the cylinders on the scale, adding that it is more.

"When they try to remove the pump, they let the gas wasted instead to put more on our cylinder, he said.

Also, another student of Biological Science department, Ahmed said that of the station is better as the station sells at rate of Seven hundred naira.

According to him,"those selling apart from petroleum station sells at the rate of Seven hundred and fifty naira, adding that the stations own is much better.

"Mine (has) last comparing to other students that complains bitterly, said Ahmed.

Speaking with the gas re-filler at Simarite petroleum station, said the price and rate is automatically set, saying that there is no chance air will be filled in place of gas.

02/10/2021

NIGERIA @61: IBBU students celebrate Nigeria& #039;s 61st independence anniversary – Newsbreed http://newsbreed.com.ng/2021/10/02/nigeria-61-ibbu-students-celebrate-nigerias-61st-anniversary/ #.YVfy0Apx4kM.whatsapp

Views 41  By Kolo Daina Students of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, on October 1st commemorate Nigeria on her Independence day. The students at the early hour of today, assembled at the university school gate, where they proceeded to the hostels. The celebration featured recitation of natio...