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Tips on Surviving potential network shutdown in Northwestern states

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Nasir Daniya

There is possibility that in the coming days or weeks Sokoto State and surrounding states will see extension on Zamfara ‘Telecoms Shutdown’.

This is not a panic or alarm post, rather, a ‘keep-guard’ call to all of us, ‘ordinary’ citizens, in order to prepare in advance, because recent actions taken by the Federal Government shows that there are high hopes that bandits and other criminal elements will be hearing ‘the language they understand’ sooner than later.

As such, I hereby offer some common tips that could guide all of us in the event of prolonged or extended shutdown across our respective states.

1. If you’re a frequent user of mobile banking or cashless transactions, make sure you equally have cash. Many petty traders don’t have the machisms and facilities to take/accept electronic transactions/transfers. Above all, you need internet services to do that, it would not be available due to ‘shut down’

2. If you have money in the bank, withdraw it. If you have digital currency, convert it into a hard currency and keep at home or in your digital wallet in case there’s an extenuating circumstance that gives access to internet so that your can ‘fast trade’ forex.

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3. Develop the habit of writing your programs and putting all contingency on ground before you leave home. When there is emergency, nobody has means of communication to reach out to your mobile.

4. Remember, when there is telecoms shutdown (like what is currently in Zamfara State), it is like turning the society to ‘stone age’ Communication-wise. Trade and commerce would be tougher, communications would be harder and transportation would be longer etc. This is where the biggest test, equally a massive opportunity for Nigerian entrepreneurs to come up with forseable and practical alternatives and innovations to address societal problems during ‘shut down’.

5. The kids are going back to school, Tertiary institutions are resuming, there is need for Governments at all levels to put contingency measures to avoid chaos, pandemonium and emergency of fresh crisis in trying to avert other forms of crisis.

6. Buy a lot of food stuff (if the economy allows you? and keep at home also share with your family, neighbours and friends. Government and wealthy individuals should start buying trucks of food stuff and keep for distribution to the society. What is coming ahead is far more life threatening than the COVID-19 lockdown.

7. Minimise your expenses and expenditure. Avoid unnecessary purchases and extravagant expenditure. But that you need not what you want.

8. Keep water, save water and maximise use of water. God fobid, should there be water shortage, no one would even talk about food, let alone communication. Water is life, get fresh tanks, jerry cans gallons for safe keeping.

9. It is high time we all went back to farms, gardens and orchards. Let us use this opportunity and intensify producing organic milk, fats produce and cash crops, in the rainy days, ‘those with food are always with goods’.

10. Be consistent with prayers and play your own part in the security of your immediate family and Community.

NIGERIA WILL BE GREAT!

Nasir Daniya is the Director General of the Sokoto State ICT Directorate

Email: nasirdaniya@yahoo.com

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Former VP Atiku, Gov. Makinde Hold Closed-Door Talks with IBB in Minna

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde are currently engaged in a closed-door meeting with former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (rtd), at his Uphill Residence in Minna.

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Atiku arrived in Minna at approximately 1:30 PM local time, proceeding directly from the airport to the meeting venue. Governor Seyi Makinde joined the session around 2:10 PM, after which the high-level discussions commenced.

A brief press statement may be issued following the conclusion of the private talks. The agenda and details of the meeting remain undisclosed.

 

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Senate Approves Manual transmission of Results as Backup to Electronic

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The Senate has, on February 10, 2026, amended votes and proceedings of its plenary sitting last week Wednesday 4th February, with regards to its resolutions on the provisions of section 60 sub 3 in the electoral act amendment bill.

The motion moved today by the Senate Chief Whip Mohammed Tahir Monguno and endorsed by the Senate is with regards to transmission of election results from polling units.

Following the motion, senate adopts electronic means for the transmission of election results, but should there be a communication glitch that leads to failure of delivery by the electronic means, the form EC8, which contains the results at polling unit, duely entered on the form, stamped and signed by the election officer and counter signed by the various agents shall be the primary source of collation.

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After the vote on the motion, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe moved a counter motion calling for a division, that is individual voting on the section 60 sub 3.

He however withdrew the motion, and Akpabio, after a brief pause and back and forth, eventually upheld Abaribe’s position and allowed the withdrawal to stand.

Meanwhile, the Senate has appointed 12 members to work with the House of Representatives on the Electoral Amendment Act.

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, announced the members of the committee on during the emergency plenary session.

Among the members are Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Senator Tahir Mungono.

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Alhaji Alkasim Musa Rewards Kano Pillars Players with ₦1.2m After Remo Stars Victory

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It was a moment of joy and motivation for Sai Masu Gida on Sunday as Kano Pillars FC returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Remo Stars and were handsomely rewarded for their dominant display.

Businessman and staunch supporter of the club, Alhaji Alkasim Musa, gifted the Kano Pillars players the sum of ₦1 million in appreciation of their impressive performance and fighting spirit against the visitors.

Mid-season signing Luis Dadong proved to be the difference on the day, netting the decisive goal in the 57th minute to secure all three points for the Pride of Kano at the Sani Abacha Stadium.

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At the end of the encounter, midfielder Olakunle Alaka was named Man of the Match, an award presented by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kano State Chapter. In recognition of his outstanding display, Alhaji Alkasim Musa further rewarded Alaka with an additional ₦200,000.

The generous gesture by Alhaji Alkasim Musa was warmly received by the players and officials, serving as a major morale boost as the team continues its push for a strong finish in the Nigeria Premier Football League.

Next up, Sai Masu Gida will be on the road as they travel to Ilorin, Kwara State, to face Kwara United in NPFL Matchday 26, aiming to build on the momentum and secure valuable points away from home.

 

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