Tag Archives: Dr Umar Osabo

  Once famed for its agricultural abundance, much of the North’s farmlands now lie fallow. Farmers are either displaced or too afraid to cultivate. Entire communities have been uprooted. Insecurity has triggered food shortages, migration to already stressed urban centres, and increased vulnerability among women and children. PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | APRIL 22, 2025 *Introductory Note Following my recent article, ...

“The first truth we must confront is this: Abuja will not develop the North. It is not Abuja’s job — it is ours. Arewa must design and implement its own Marshall Plan, a bold economic framework that unites the 19 Northern states around a shared vision for transformation. This plan must include clear blueprints for reviving agriculture, reindustrializing key sectors, ...

  “Trump’s return and his focus on protectionism suggest a shift from previous administrations’ globalist approaches towards a more isolationist and nationalist doctrine. By framing the tariffs as a means of protecting American jobs and businesses, Trump is appealing to his core base, which has consistently favored policies that prioritize American interests over international cooperation” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | APRIL ...

  “Al-Tayyib Salih’s Season of Migration to the North serves as a powerful response to colonial literature, particularly Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness. Through the character of Mustafa Sa’eed, Salih challenges the Western portrayal of Africa as a land of darkness and savagery, instead offering a nuanced exploration of the complexities of African identity in the postcolonial world” PEGASUS REPORTERS, ...

  “John Donne’s religious poetry, composed later in his life after his conversion to Anglicanism, reflects his personal and spiritual struggles, his meditations on mortality, and his understanding of divine love. Unlike his amorous poetry, which is often sensual and playful, his religious poetry is more serious, focused on the divine and eternal” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | MARCH 11, 2025 ...

Ben Okri’s The Famished Road and Umar Osabo’s Whispers of Gods both use magical realism to address the pressing issues of corruption, suffering, and religious exploitation in contemporary Nigerian society. Through their complex narratives and rich symbolism, both authors offer a critique of the socio-political landscape, exposing the ways in which spiritual and material forces shape the destinies of the ...

  “The decision to annul the election was not an easy one, but it was the right decision at the time… There were serious concerns about the credibility of the election process, and I had to make a choice that would be in the best interest of Nigeria.” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | MARCH 1, 2025 The history of Nigeria’s political ...

  Speaking during the presentation of trophies to the winners Mr. Emmanuel Attah thanked the tournament coordinators, Coach Alli Musa and Coach Idi Rabiu, for their dedication and hard work in organizing the competition. PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | FEBRUARY 23, 2025  The 2025 Amehgate Cup came to an exciting end after two weeks of intense football action, with Coal City ...

  “The increasing militarization of U.S. assistance to Nigeria has also raised concerns about the long-term sustainability of peace in the country. While security measures can provide short-term relief, they do not address the structural issues that lead to conflict in the first place. In this context, some argue that U.S. aid may be inadvertently contributing to the instability it ...

  “From an international law perspective, forcibly relocating an entire population raises serious concerns. Under the Fourth Geneva Convention, transferring an occupied population is prohibited, making such a plan difficult to justify legally. The international community would likely condemn the proposal as a violation of fundamental human rights” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | FEBRUARY 11, 2025 In a controversial and unprecedented ...