Hassan Gimba

Abuja

Publisher and Editor-in-Chief at Neptune Prime

Publisher/Editor in Chief

Articles

Of Journalists’ Deaths, Security Lapses And Cut-Throat Taxes

2 weeks ago | thenigerianvoice.com | Hassan Gimba

Last week was a dark one for journalism in Nigeria. The light of two of its bright stars, Hajiya Amina Alhassan Ahman and Haruna Dauda Biu dimmed and blew out. Amina was cast in the print section of the profession, while Haruna was a star in broadcast journalism. I first noticed Amina in 2014 at a Leadership Newspaper editorial meeting for editors and senior editorial management staff.
The Katsina Extravaganza And The Shata-Rarara Debate

2 weeks ago | thenigerianvoice.com | Hassan Gimba

About three weeks ago, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was in Katsina, where he charged the Nigerian Army to end the terrorism menace and reclaim every inch of the nation's territory. He also strongly warned: "Let the enemies of Nigeria know — their time is up."After other state engagements, he honoured an invitation to attend the wedding of Governor Dikko Radda's daughter — an event where guests were treated to lavish entertainment.
Which among His favours are we denying?

3 weeks ago | blueprint.ng | Hassan Gimba

I borrowed my headline from a surah in the Holy Qur’an— Suratul Rahman. Ar-Rahman in English means “The Beneficent”, and is known for its repetition of the phrase “Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?”, Surah Ar-Rahman, with 78 ayats (verses), is the 55th chapter (surah) in the Qur’an. Surah Ar-Rahman, a Makkiya (revealed in Makkah), was unveiled in the early stages of the Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) prophethood.
Which Among His Favours Are We Denying?, By Hassan Gimba

3 weeks ago | thebridgenewsng.com | Hassan Gimba

I borrowed my headline from a surah in the Holy Qur’an— Suratul Rahman. Ar-Rahman in English means “The Beneficent”, and is known for its repetition of the phrase “Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?”, Surah Ar-Rahman, with 78 ayats (verses), is the 55th chapter (surah) in the Qur’an. Surah Ar-Rahman, a Makkiya (revealed in Makkah), was unveiled in the early stages of the Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) prophethood.
The Arbiter: Re-readers’ comments

1 month ago | thenigerianvoice.com | Hassan Gimba

From time to time, we give our readers a chance to make their voices heard through their input. Well, it has been quite a while since we did that. We will start a serialisation of such inputs beginning with this. Why should Nigeria not break up? (March 31, 2024)You expressed the minds of all genuine comrades and patriotic elites. Dr Matawalli GeidamNo reason, sir....
Between Danjuma, Namadi And The Gospel Of Self-defence

1 month ago | thenigerianvoice.com | Hassan Gimba

In a tête-à-tête with journalists last week, the Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, openly disagreed with retired General Theophilus Danjuma, former Chief of Army Staff and former Minister of Defence, over his advice to us Nigerians, to defend ourselves against those who have been killing citizens like Christmas turkeys and abducting and negotiating ransom payments like buying and selling sacks of potatoes in Shendam market.
HT Syndication: Between Danjuma, Namadi and the Gospel of Self-Defence

1 month ago | htsyndication.com | Hassan Gimba

Nigeria, April 27 -- In atete-a-tetewith journalists last week, the Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, openly disagreed with retired General Theophilus Danjuma, former Chief of Army Staff and former Minister of Defence, over his advice to us Nigerians, to defend ourselves against those who have been killing citizens like Christmas turkeys and abducting and negotiating ransom payments like buying and selling sacks of potatoes in Shendam market.
Ciroma, Coomasie: We Celebrate Life, We Thank God For It

1 month ago | thenigerianvoice.com | Hassan Gimba

Sometimes in life, one comes across people whom one is at a loss for words on how to present to the public. This is not because there are no words or that you lack them. No—it is mainly because you know them closely enough that you do not want it to look like you are buttering your words. After all, you know them. Take the case of Bala Ciroma, who recently retired as a Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG).
General Buhari as an enigma

1 month ago | blueprint.ng | Hassan Gimba

On Friday last week, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former House of Representatives Speaker and Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufa’i, former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam, former Governor of Imo State, Achike Udenwa, and former Governor of Kaduna State Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, alongside other political heavyweights, paid a visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna.
What President Tinubu Discussed With Us President Trump’s Advisor

1 month ago | thebridgenewsng.com | Hassan Gimba

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received a State Department representative from President Donald J. Trump’s administration, Mr. Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor for Africa, on Thursday in Paris. The meeting focused on developing a strategic economic and security partnership between Nigeria, Africa, and the United States anchored on mutual respect, prosperity, and regional stability.