By Abubakar Garba There is a saying among the elders: “When the wind blows, it only exposes the fowl’s rump, but it cannot change its feathers.” In the storm of Nigerian politics,…
Category: Opinion
RE: Kano State At A Crossroads: Setting The Records Straight On Baseless Allegations
Kano patriotic coalition of 87 civil society organizations have rejected a biased and politically motivated statement by league of CSOs accusing present administration of corruption. In a statement signed by the convener…
Northern Nigeria: Charting A Path From Challenge To Renewal
By Babayola M. Toungo Northern Nigeria, once a formidable monolith that shaped the trajectory of an entire nation, now finds itself grappling with a malaise that goes beyond the headlines of insecurity…
The Valuelessness of those Who Don’t The Virtue of Value
By Bala Ibrahim I woke up today with the hankering to tutor on the importance of treasure, and the need for people to always respond to the gesture of treasure, to those…
How Dr Ramat will raise the bar at NERC
By Ibrahim Sani Shawai The trend of increasing youth inclusion under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership is a model that is good for even development and national unity; for this, many observers have…
APC and The Aptitude For Accomplishment
By Bala Ibrahim The Bye elections have come and gone. INEC, the Independent body charged with the responsibility of guiding and gauging the elections has given its verdict, which gave the APC…
“Farewell to an Icon: Celebrating Mujtaba R. Bello’s Remarkable Career”
By Balarabe Idris Today, we bid farewell to a remarkable broadcaster who has left an enduring legacy at FRCN Pride FM Gusau, a flagship station of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria…
Making waves: The powerful themes in Idegu Ojonugwa Shadrach’s writing
Idegu Ojonugwa Shadrach is widely recognized for his advocacy on good governance and youth inclusion in politics, themes he passionately explores across his scholarly articles, opinion pieces, and books. In his article,…
Tinubu, Kano and Dividends of Democracy
By Shehu Mustapha Chaji Since the assumption of office the people of Kano state have continue to enjoy special care, regard and concern from President Bola Ahmad Tinubu. Just few days after…
Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo: A Living Blueprint of Global Leadership with Local Impact
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Abuja | Nigeria In a world yearning for transformative leadership rooted in values, action, and vision, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo stands as a profound example of how one…
Garba Shehu: The Voice of Integrity in Turbulent Times – Lessons for Journalists and PR Professionals Worldwide
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Kano | Nigeria In the complex web of Nigerian politics, where truth often gets entangled in narratives shaped by partisanship and public emotions, one man consistently stood as…
When Likes Trump Ethics: How Content Creators Are Replacing Real Journalists in Northern Nigeria
By Shamsuddeen Suleiman Malami In the ever-evolving world of media, the line between professional journalism and citizen generated content has become increasingly blurred. The emergence of content creators individuals who report, comment,…
Footballers, Corps Members, and Academics: Who Deserves More?
By Auwal Ahmed Ibrahim, Goronyo Sometimes, things happen in Nigeria like in a dream because everything in a dream is right without consciousness of priority and law of orders. For many times…
Beyond the Numbers: The Truth Behind the Federal Government’s Presentations at Arewa House
At the recently concluded two-day interactive session organized by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation at Arewa House, Kaduna, the Federal Government presented what it described as significant strides in various sectors…
Emi-Lokan or Lagos-Lakon?
By Salihu Tanko Yakasai I’ve noticed my friends and others from Lagos justifying the N712 billion rehabilitation of the Lagos International Airport, citing its profitability and status as the busiest airport in…
The Monologue in Kaduna: Between Eulogies and Silence – The Missed Opportunity for Genuine Engagement
By Babayola M. Toungo In the heart of northern Nigeria, within the historic city of Kaduna, a political convergence unfolded between the 29th and 30th of July 2025. Ostensibly, this gathering was…
Two Years of Tinubu: Kaduna Dialogue Signals a New Era for Northern Nigeria
By Dr. Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Kaduna Nigeria In a moment marked by growing public skepticism toward governance and deepening social divides, a bold gathering in Kaduna, Northern Nigeria, stood out not as…
Late President Muhammadu Buhari: where the buck stops?
By Inuwa Waya Let me commence by extending my condolences to the families of the late President Muhammadu Buhari ( both nuclear and extended). Let me also commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
When ASUP beats around the bush
By Auwal Ahmed Ibrahim Goronyo There is an African proverb that says when you don’t have anything to do, you indulge in unnecessary things. For Nigerian polytechnics, we have a lot on…
Silenced by Sentiment: Why Arewa Refuses to Rise
By Shamsuddeen Suleiman Malami For years, I’ve carried a burdened question in my heart: Why is Northern Nigeria consistently left behind? This question haunts me not just because I am a Northerner,…
BABACHIR and the question of Integrity
I have come across an interview credited to former SGF, Babachir David Lawan where he was responding to allegations leveled against him by Adamawa ADC Chairman on moves to replace the Chairman…
In Defence of Integrity: Why Governor Yusuf Stands Above the Fray
By Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya In the anatomy of governance, the personal character of a leader is often tested not in the absence of crises but in how he rises above the…
Kwankwaso, the Emir of Daura and the task of nation building
Kwankwaso, the Emir of Daura and the task of nation building By Ashabu Lawal Rafukka On Saturday, 19th July, 2025, Senator Dr. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso paid a condolence visit to the Emir…
Kwankwaso, the Emir of Daura and the task of nation building
By: Ashabu Lawal Rafukka On Saturday, 19th July, 2025, Senator Dr. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar, over the passing of former…
The North And The Nostalgic Need For A Nurse
By Bala Ibrahim. A sentimental longing or feeling for a period in the past, which comes with an affection, is the commonest description of nostalgia. For a lot of people living in…