By Adamu Aminu. The phenomenon of politicians switching political parties, commonly referred to as “cross carpeting,” has become a recurring feature in many democratic systems, particularly in Nigeria. While some view this…
Category: Opinion
Presidential Solar Project: Should Nigerians still have hope in power sector?
It is with deep sorrow and a flummoxed mind that we witness the approval of the installation of solar panels consuming billions in the Presidential Villa. It seems to be alarming that…
Understanding El-Rufa’i’s Defection To SDP
BY Abdullahi Yusuf Ever since Malam Nasiru El-Rufa’i exited from the All Progressives Congress(APC) and subsequently defected to the Social Democratic party(SDP), tongues have been wagging as to the real reason he…
Uniting Kano: A Call to Action for Political Leaders and Elders
By Suleiman Abdullahi Dawakin Kudu suleimanasuleiman476@gmail.com Vice President Kashim Shettima has made a courageous and timely appeal to the political leadership of Kano State, urging them to set aside their differences for…
Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf: A Visionary Leader Driving Health Sector Transformation in Kano State
Honourable Commissioner for Health Champions Excellence, Innovation, and Global Collaboration Kano, Nigeria – 25th April, 2025– At a time when strong, evidence-based leadership is essential for public health advancement, Dr. Abubakar Labaran…
The precariousness of presumed Permanence In Positions
By Bala Ibrahim In their attempts to remind us not to take any condition for granted, times without number, motivational speakers have used the quote, “No condition is permanent”. Indeed there are…
Maryam Abacha: A Mixture Of A Mother And A Motherlode
By Bala Ibrahim. As the world commiserates the demise of Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, who died today at 88, the need has arisen, for us to revisit…
A Leap Forward: Governor Namadi’s Vision for Jigawa’s Youth
By Lamara Garba Azare Governor Malam Umar Namadi’s administration has taken a significant step towards empowering the youth of Jigawa State with the unveiling of the 2025 Special Students’ Scholarship Program. This…
When Power Turns Petty: The Tragedy of Governance in Bauchi
—A National Outcry on the Verbal Assault Against Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar By: Abubakar Garba Katagum By every reckoning of political decorum, the office of a state governor is expected to exemplify…
Kwankwaso:When Silence Is Golden
By Abdullahi Yusuf Of late,the Nigerian media have been awash with speculative reports about the possible return of the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Political Movement worldwide, Sen.Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to the All…
Comrade Nura Iro Ma’aji: Public Servant par excellence
By Sameen Y Said (Dr SYS) In today’s politics, where dividends of democratic governance are shared by a few individuals for personal benefits, commitment is rare, and unprofessionalism has become the order…
Exemplary Leadership in Higher Education: The Transformative Impact of Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo
By Musa Sufi, Jigawa State, Nigeria Introduction: A Visionary Leader in a Changing World In an era marked by complex challenges and shifting paradigms in global education, visionary leadership has never been…
Election Season in Nigeria: A Period for Reflective Contemplation
By Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, FNSE Midway through his inaugural term, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is already grappling with escalating pressure as opposition parties commence strategizing for the 2027 elections. Election season…
2027: The Disturbing Ethnic Sing Song From Yobe
By Modu Zanna The emerging ethnic narrative ahead of the 2027 general elections in Yobe State is understandably eliciting attacks and condemnations from its sons and daughters as well as well-wishers across…
Unpaid and Unheard: The Digital Exclusion of Rural Women
In a quiet farming village where agriculture is the primary livelihood, three women including 28-year-old Safiya work tirelessly on a local farm, planting and harvesting crops for wages that remain elusive. The…
Ganduje’s Visit of Shame, By Adnan Mukhtar
The visit of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to former President Muhammadu Buhari has given the All Progressives Congress a sleepless night. At a time when the party should focus on how to better…
Mallam Nuhu and the Mischief of Merciless Muggers’ Misdemeanour
By Bala Ibrahim Nigeria is a wonderful country, too wonderful to make one forget the meaning of a kerfuffle. Whatever happens, someone somewhere is waiting to make an issue out of it,…
An Analysis By An Igbo Man: Northern Nigeria; Kano Throne On The Globe
As an Igbo Nigerian, watching the events unfold in Kano with the police summoning Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II over a harmless and respectful Eid homage is both infuriating and heartbreaking. This is…
Why Emir Muhammad Sanusi ll Deserves Public Apology From Police
By Kabir Bashir Soron Dinki With the recent withdrawal by the Nigeria Police Force, of summon to His Highness, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II over the last Sallah celebrations that recorded an incident…
RE : The Decoration Of Ganduje As A Peace Ambassador: Unmasking A Legacy Of Divisiveness And Manipulation
By Abba Anwar First and foremost I used my real name to write my most recent article, captioned “Ganduje Repeats History : Takes Peace to Kano.” Though it is not a sin…
Ending Banditry in the North: A Collective Effort
By: Dr Ibrahim Sani Kaita The northern region of Nigeria is grappling with the scourge of banditry and insurgency, which has led to unprecedented setbacks and underdevelopment. The recent kidnapping of General…
62 Hearty Cheers to Progressive Governor Umar Namadi
By Ahmad Danyaro Providence, fate, hard work and loyalty. These four words obviously shaped the life of Mallam Namadi (Governor of Jigawa state) who on, April 7, turned the age of 62…
Re: Invitation to HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II, PhD
On April 4, 2025, the Inspector General of Police issued a formal invitation to His Royal Highness the Emir of Kano, requesting his attendance for an investigative discussion at Force CID in…
Concerns Over Invitation To Emir Of Kano: A Call For Caution
By Tijjani Sarki The invitation extended to the Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, by the Police Headquarters in Abuja for an investigative meeting raises several critical concerns that warrant immediate…
When Power Fears Legacy: Emir Sanusi, the Police, and the Spectacle of Political Intimidation
The recent move by the Kano State Police Command to summon His Highness Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II for questioning, ostensibly over a Sallah homage visit that included no horses, no title holders,…