Thomas Samuel
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Governor Agbu Kefas receives well-deserved praise for his commitment to connect all 16 Local Government Areas in Taraba state to Kashimbila hydropower. The move towards an Electricity Law is a promising step for investment and energy generation. Let's keep the momentum! 💡🏞️ #TarabaDevelopment #EnergyForAll
Deeply saddened by the news from Taraba State. The kidnapping of six individuals and the loss of two lives in Jalingo is a stark reminder of the security challenges we face. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims' families. We must work together to ensure safety for all. #SecurityMatters #TarabaState
PRE-ELECTION MATTER By Thomas Samuel On September 6th, 2023, the Presidential Electoral Petition Tribunal issued its judgment regarding cases filed by the Labor Party and its candidate, Peter Obi, as well as the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar. These cases contested the results of the presidential election held on February 25th. Among various concerns, both parties questioned the eligibility of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Vice President, Ka...
THE SILENT SPATE OF KILLINGS IN NIGERIA UNIVERSITIES Insecurity in Nigerian universities is gradually becoming a source of concern. In April of this year, a tragic incident occurred when Desmond, a final-year student at the University of Benin, was shot dead in his room at Hall 3 Hostel by unknown gunmen in what appeared to be a cult-related incident. Similarly, in June, a 20-year-old 200-level student at the Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, fell victim to a gruesome stabbing by unknow...
Those calling for #military intervention in Nigeria are mostly those who never experienced military rule. No matter how bad things might look we still have a workable democracy, no leader has remain in power since the return to civil rule. Let's work on improving our electoral and judicial system we will get it right. #judgementday
In 1981, our Nnewi neighborhood had a significant number of Ghanaians who had left their country due to high inflation. People commonly said "There was no money in Ghana" to describe this situation. As kids, many of us asked why they couldn't simply print more money. Drawing from adult discussions I overheard, I tried to explain this to my friends, even though it wasn't entirely clear to me. I used a simple analogy, saying, "It's like buying a can of Peak milk for ₦5." The reaction from the o...
I embarked on my journalism journey in mid-2015 within the news and current affairs department of Taraba State Broadcasting Service (TSBS) in Jalingo, Taraba, Nigeria, assuming the role of a reporter. In 2016, I was assigned to specialize in health reporting, which has since become my forte. In addition to my health reporting duties, I also wear the hat of a producer, responsible for crafting a weekly program centered on climate change. This program delves into the impacts of climate change and...
