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NIGERIA MINNING WEEK   Last week I had the privilege of representing the Nigeria Governors' Forum at the Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja, organized by the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development.  This event was a game-changer, intentionally designed to tackle complex challenges such as regulatory frameworks, illegal mining, inadequate infrastructure, and climate-resilient mining practices. As a climate activist, I was particularly intrigued by the discussions around ensuring safety for children and women in artisanal mining.  The Nigeria Mining Week provided a unique opportunity to engage with policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to position Nigeria's mining sector as a cornerstone of our economy. The exhibition tour was an eye-opener, showcasing cutting-edge technologies that offer sustainable solutions to the challenges facing Nigeria's mining sector. As an advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), I'm excited about the potent...

Love Your Job: Rethinking the Nobility of Work in a Societal Context By - Iranloye Sofiu Taiye (Optimism Mirror) In today's society, the value placed on labor appears to be diminishing, leading to job seekers being labeled as lacking vision. The prevailing mindset prioritizes monetary gain over the intrinsic significance of the work itself and fails to question the ethical implications of wealth accumulation. Throughout the annals of history, labor has consistently been regarded as noble, transcending various economic systems such as feudalism, the industrial revolution, legitimate trade, slave trade, colonialism, and the post-colonial era. Regardless of the prevailing economic orientation, whether capitalist, socialist, or communist, the consensus remains that individuals must sell their labor, skills, or ideas to earn a commensurate wage, stipend, or salary. Selling one's labor is undeniably the most legitimate means of earning a living. However, it is worth pondering why emp...

Birthday Sir, Dr. Aliyu Tala Safiyanu  I want to use this medium and podium to exalt your Cervix Contraction Day with germane and enviable dictions. Over the years, you have been a leader, brother, pillar and m, and mentor. Your antecedent has proven your capacity, indulgence, and administrative ingenuity beyond doubt.  Being a trained and accomplished analyst, your intellectual, inspiring, and relentless zeal toward success remains unrivaled. You were never lilly-livered or pusillanimous in carrying out any duty bequeathed upon you. Indeed, you are a star to watch out for in the coming years in our great NSUK community, and Nigeria at large.  Without mincing words, you've etched your insurmountable charisma in the hearts of people familiar to you.  Without any forestalled exuberance, I wish you a long life and prosperity in sound health. May lines continue to fall in the best and most pleasant places for you. Cheers to your new age sir. IGBA ODUN ODUNKAN...

  CRUSHING THE NIGERIAN POLITICAL PAROCHIALISM IS BEYOND CRUCIFYING THE PARTY DELEGATES. By - Iranloye Sofiu Taiye  I will discuss why the justifications that occasioned the parochial political idiosyncrasies should be negated and substituted with rational/progressive Political mannerisms, before crucifying the party delegates for now It is no more a rumor but a reality, that primary elections ongoing in the country have been marred and blemished with vote buying, which translates to the highest bidder getting the votes. Most of the delegates participating in ongoing party primary elections across the country are induced if not influenced by money by political party aspirants to cast their votes against competency, rich manifestos, and purposeful representation. However, the inducement of the delegates by aspirants with humongous cash has catalyzed a serious and very hot debate by Nigerians both on social media platforms and offline. My subscription on this debate ...

Dear Al-Ameer Seyeed Yusuf Oloyede (Nurulah), Celebrating you on this your auspicious natal day commemoration become imperative because your dedication, vision, and immense Islamic knowledge have illuminated the path of countless souls within the Dairatul Jafariyah Fi Torikat Tijanniyah Youth Wing. Your leadership under the esteemed guidance of His Eminence, Fodilatu Sheikh Sulaiman Yusuf (Al-Kaduna R.T.A), has been nothing short of exemplary. You have not only shaped the future of our community but have also become a beacon of inspiration for all who have had the privilege of knowing you. Your eloquence as a speaker during your sermons resonates deeply with all of us, and your boundless commitment to the betterment of our association is truly commendable. You are more than just a leader – you are a friend, a confidant, a cherished family member, and a living embodiment of brotherhood. As we celebrate you today, we pray that your journey continues to be paved wi...

ON PSEUDO-INTELLECTUAL ENGAGEMENT IN NIGERIA SOCIAL MEDIA By Iranloye Sofiu Taiye One of the essential elements that strengthen the unity of countries with numerous ethnicities is the mutually esteemed mode of communication, respect for their diversities, and by extension, mutual political relationship. But presently, the Nigeria social media fora are nothing but a channel for perpetrating, promoting, and sowing seeds of national discord, anchored on the uncivilized conduct of the politician and the supporters of political parties. It’s now conspicuous, apparent, and plausible that the spurious actions of the users of the social media platforms encompassing Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and WhatsApp groups have nourished the already perturbed and suffocating political terrain.  Glaringly, this is an indication that we have a long battle to wrestle with, considering the pandemonium that had ravaged the online space aftermath of this year’s general election. It’s very dis...

NIGERIA : Prognosis and challenges against the incoming government.  Nigeria became an independent State on the 1st of October 1960 from her former British colonial masters which ushered Nigeria to the comity of a sovereign state and membership of the United Nations (UN) after decades of British colonial administration officially came to an end (1900 - 1960). On the eve of independence, our nationalists and indegionious politicians were given the mandate to administer Nigeria after rigorous agitations struggles, and movements by our nationalists who fought passionately to attain self-rule and independence subsequently. It was a memorable period when millions of Nigerian citizens both at home and in the diaspora troops out with Nigerian flags to celebrate and jubilate the end of the British colonial rule on our father's land.  Nigeria is a heterogeneous and multiethnic state with multifaceted socio-economic and political backgrounds, these invariably made Nigeria a ...