By Naima Musa Umar His Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, appears to be cultivating a leadership culture that extends beyond administration into human connection, a quality…
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Professor Abdallah Uba Adamu: 70 Years of Knowledge, Research and Transforming History
By Ibrahim Hamisu On April 25, 2026, the academic community in Nigeria, particularly at Bayero University Kano, bid farewell to one of its greatest scholars after more than 40 years of teaching,…
Amnesty International Report and My Questions to Them
By Sufyan Lawal Kabo The recent condemnation issued by Amnesty International against the Kano State Government over the alleged killing of five persons during activities surrounding the swearing in of the new…
2027: Barau’s Power, Popularity and the Politics of Continuity
By Mustapha Auwalu Gwarzo As Nigeria’s political atmosphere gradually thickens ahead of the 2027 general elections, the conversation around continuity versus disruption is gaining renewed urgency. At the centre of this debate…
APC vs PDP: Is Fintiri enjoying the best of two worlds?
By Mohammed Ismail As governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri cruises towards the finishing line of his two terms in office, it appears that the governor’s aura, charisma and abilities to spring surprises…
Stability, continuity and consolidation. what the nomination of Murtala Sule Garo tells us about governor’s vision for kano
Governance, at its most fundamental level, is not a series of isolated decisions. It is a coherent and sustained act of institutional will, expressed through the accumulation of choices that, taken together,…
The Women Wing of AKY Go Again Movement Turns Out in Grand Style to Welcome The First Lady, SEN.Oluremi Tinibu
The AKY Go Again Movement successfully mobilized its women’s wing in a vibrant and colorful show of solidarity to warmly welcome the First Lady of the Federation, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during her…
An Appreciation Of The Armed Forces: Weeklong Actions Across Multiple Theatres
An Appreciation Of The Armed Forces: Weeklong Actions Across Multiple Theatres By Bayo Onanuga Some Nigerians and armchair analysts are often quick to criticise the Federal Government for perceived shortcomings in security,…
Galadima: The death of a statesman
By Yakubu Musa The Late Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima was one of the people I revere. He was not perfect. No human is. But he was an epitome of the leadership qualities I…
Elite Parties, Real Struggles: Why ADC is Needed And Expands Nigeria’s Democratic Space
By Abubakar Ibrahim The argument that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is “no different” from the APC and PDP rests on a shallow reading of political reality and a refusal to grapple…
Vanguard Award: More wins for tireless, selfless leader Buni
By Hussaini Ibrahim In today’s political space, where public confidence is increasingly measured by visible delivery and tangible impact, recognition from respected institutions has become one of the strongest affirmations of leadership…
Nigeria, 2026 Budget and the Era of Fiscal Overlap
By Michael Olaogun The Nigeria’s fiscal process has been throne into a state of confusion since the assumption of President Bola Tinubu as the President. The nation’s fiscal management has struggled with…
Kwankwaso: National figure or Kano chieftain?
By Ali Abare Every four years, like clockwork, the political machinery of Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso roars back to life. The banners go up. The red caps flood the streets. The crowds…
Raising The Bar: National Patriots Call For Urgent Reforms In Political Aspirants’ Screening
Raising The Bar: National Patriots Call For Urgent Reforms In Political Aspirants’ Screening By Oladepo Opemiposi In a renewed push for quality leadership and institutional integrity, the National Patriots have called for…
Good Representation, Citizens’ Benefit and the “Accidental” lawmaker
By Abba Dukawa In every democratic society, the essence of representation lies not in the title of office but in the responsibility it carries. A truly effective representative understands that public office…
As Governor Yusuf Dump Kwankwasiyya for a “Kano First” Doctrine: The Intrigues, The “Political Power Play”
As Governor Yusuf Dump Kwankwasiyya for a “Kano First” Doctrine: The Intrigues, The “Political Power Play” By Abdullahi Yusuf with reports from Salisu Ibrahim, Mohammed Kabir Ya’u, Abbas Ibrahim,Mustapha Muhammad and Kabiru…
Rising Temperatures Threaten Public Health in Kano, Experts Urge Immediate Climate Action
By Sani Khamees Health and environmental experts have raised alarm over the growing impact of extreme heat on residents of Kano State, warning that rising temperatures linked to climate change are increasingly…
At 28, He Built a University: The Vision of Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo and His Expanding Global Academic Empire
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi Abuja, Nigeria In a continent where access to quality higher education remains one of the most pressing development challenges, the story of Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo stands out as…
Kano Deputy Governor’s Impeachment Bid: Skepticism Grows, As Lawmakers’ Move Sparks Political Storm
Kano Deputy Governor’s Impeachment Bid: Skepticism Grows, As Lawmakers’ Move Sparks Political Storm By Muhammad Ya’u with contributions from Abdullahi Yusuf, Mustapha Muhammad, Kabiru Fulatan, Abbas Ibrahim and Salisu Ibrahim Recent moves…
SPECIAL REPORT: The Kano Neighbourhood Watch: Progress, Public Expectations and Challenges
SPECIAL REPORT: The Kano Neighbourhood Watch: Progress, Public Expectations and Challenges By Abbas Ibrahim, with contributions from Kabiru Fulatan; Abdullahi Yusuf; Salisu Ibrahim; Mustapha Muhammad and Muhammad Ya’u The Kano Neighborhood Watch…
FEATURE: Every $1 Invested in Early Childhood Can Yield $13 in Returns — World Bank
By Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman For decades, Nigeria’s economic debates have revolved around macroeconomic reforms, infrastructure, oil revenue, fiscal discipline and jobn creation. But at a policy dialogue in Abuja on Tuesday, development…
Waiya, Limamin Kano First! Avatar of Abubakar Dangambo
By Sufyan Lawal Kabo Hon (Amb) Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, has clearly emerged as one of the most celebrated, outspoken, dynamic, and eloquent members…
No to Foreign Forces in Our Land: Defend Our Sovereignty
Nigeria’s history is replete with principled resistance to foreign military domination. At critical moments, our leaders—civilian and military alike—have asserted our sovereignty and rejected external interference. That legacy must not be abandoned….
As Gov. Yusuf Joins Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for Kano’s Development.
By Shehu Mustapha Chaji The decision by Kano State’s Executive Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, to join All Progressive Congress (APC) is the best thing that’s happened to the state recently. This…
My Nostalgic Reflections on Ilorin’s 14th Lands, Housing Council
By Adamu Aminu As our passenger plane made its final stop on the runway of Tunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin, Kwara State, at precisely 3:45 PM on Tuesday, 21st January 2026, I…