Hassan Gimba

Abuja

Publisher and Editor-in-Chief at Neptune Prime

Publisher/Editor in Chief

Articles

Healing Nigeria In The Spirit Of Adha

2 weeks ago | thenigerianvoice.com | Hassan Gimba

This article was published on July 26, 2021, after the Eid-ul-Adha or Eid-ul-Kabir of that year. It remains relevant and vital, with a few adjustments, to be re-published. Muslims the world over have celebrated the Eid-ul-Adha or the “big Eid” or “big Sallah”. We are, however, more interested in its meaning, implications and bearing on us as a nation. We need to look at spiritual milestones, hoping to find the seemingly elusive panacea for our ills.
Readers’ Comments on Of Journalists’ Deaths, Security Lapses and Cut-throat Taxes

3 weeks ago | thenews-chronicle.com | Hassan Gimba

Inna lilLahi wa inna ilaihir raji’un! May Allah have mercy upon their souls and grant them Aljanna Firdausi. My condolences to you and through you, to the entire Neptune Prime family as well as Borno journalists. – Governor Mai Mala BuniInna lil Lah, wa inna ilahirraji’un! May Allah forgive their shortcomings and grant them aljannah firdausi, amen. My sincere condolences, and may Allah give you the courage and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. – SK UsmanPlease accept our sincere condolences.
'Incredible' woman, 27, was 'excited for future' before she accidentally took own life

3 weeks ago | lucky-wap-ams.op-mobile.opera.com | Hassan Gimba

Emily Miller, 27, was found at her home on Clyde Road in Didsbury on October 23, 2023. An inquest has found the young woman was 'excited for the future' An "incredible, kind and beautiful" woman who was "excited for the future" tragically took her own life by accident, an inquest has determined. Emily Miller, 27, was found at her home on Clyde Road in Didsbury on October 23, 2023.
Of Journalists’ Deaths, Security Lapses And Cut-Throat Taxes

1 month 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

1 month 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?

1 month 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

1 month 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

2 months 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

2 months 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.