By Muhammadu Dan Sa’idu For the second time in two seasons (2024 and 2025), the famous Kano Sallah durbar processions were cancelled. No thanks to security threats, which were cited as the…
Category: Opinion
One Nigeria is a Myth: I’m Not Convinced That it’s Achievable
“I don’t believe in one Nigeria”- Tinubu. The story, published by Thisday April 13, 1997, concluded that Nigeria’s fragmentation is inevitable. I must admit that I have succumb to the wisdom of…
Periscoping Waiya’s Alleged Assault on Free Press Viz the Preponderance of Mob Reasoning
By Al Amin Ubandoma The recent controversy surrounding Kano State Commissioner for Information, Ambassador Ibrahim Waiya, has sparked heated debates about free press and mob reasoning. The controversy began with an opinionated…
The El-Rufai Enigma: Achievements, Controversies, and Political Shifts
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman Malam Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai recently marked his 65th birthday, an occasion celebrated by President Bola Tinubu, who commended his contributions to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his…
Journalists: The Unseen Heroes of Development, Kano Desires Collaboration Not Confrontation
BY AMINU BALA By convention and practice, media houses and journalists have the right to express their opinions under guided principles, ethical compliance, and the rule of law. The recent allegations surrounding…
Re: A Defense of Press Freedom and Not a License for Recklessness
By Salisu M. Indabawa In response to the recent rejoinder by Hafiz Abubakar, it is important to reaffirm that press freedom is a core tenet of democracy. It is the fundamental role…
Shehu Gabam’s Falsehoods: Setting the Record Straight
By Zangina Ahmed Bunkure Former PRO, SDP Kano State Recent remarks by Shehu Gabam in his BBC interview have raised serious concerns about the distortion of facts and political revisionism. Among the…
The Unlawful Arrest of Journalist: A Grave Threat to Press Freedom in Kano
The recent arrest of two journalists at the directive of Honorable Commision of Information, Ibrahim Waiya, is an outright assault on press freedom and a clear attempt to silence those who dare…
NUJ at 70: A Tribute to Kano State Correspondents’ Chapel
By: Lamara Garba Azare Seven decades of unity and brotherhood, A bond that’s strong, a tie that’s good. Kano State Correspondents’ Chapel, a radiant beacon, A shining example, in the dark of…
Reimagining Nigeria’s Urban Landscape: The Place Of Kwankwasiyya City
By Tijjani Sarki Urbanization in the 21st century presents both exciting opportunities and significant challenges. As cities rapidly expand, developing nations like Nigeria face the difficult task of addressing overcrowded metropolises, strained…
A Reflection on the VOA Broadcast Suspension
By Saleh Shehu Ashaka In an unprecedented turn of events, the Voice of America (VOA), a beacon of unbiased news and a symbol of free press, finds itself in silence. The abrupt…
Taraba: N500bn bond to finance budget of N431.3bn?
By Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu One of the strong arguments for the removal of the subsidy on petrol was that it would make more money available to the states for development. Indeed, some state…
Kano State Saves ₦42 Million by Eradicating Ghost Enrollees in Healthcare Scheme: A Bold Step Towards Transparency and Efficiency
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Kano Nigeria In a significant move to curb fraud and enhance accountability, the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has successfully identified and removed 8,875 ghost enrollees…
2027: Why Buhari’s Loyalists Cannot Break Tinubu
By Ibrahim Ahidjo Karlahi The current argument going on in some Northern political circles that former President Mohammadu Buhari and his loyalists are orchestrating a political comeback to derail President Bola Ahmed…
IBB’s Portrayal of Nigerian Media: A loyal adversary or the government’s frenemy?
By John Andah As a devoted historian of Nigeria’s media landscape, I approached the recently launched autobiography of former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retd.), with keen interest – particularly to…
IBB Memoirs: The Commotion, The Confusion and The Corollary of the Confessions
By Bala Ibrahim Anyone conversant with controversy, would not be confused by the contentious contents in the commentary. Those who know IBB very well, said so a number of times- the man…
The Political Reawakening of Southern Kaduna: Senator Danjuma Laah’s Strategic Moves
By Victor Mathew Victor The political atmosphere of Southern Kaduna has always been shaped by a contest between grassroots mobilization and elite manipulation. At the heart of this struggle is Senator Danjuma…
Re: A Journey in Service – An Autobiography
By Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, FNSE An Autobiography by General Ibrahim Babangida titled “A Journey in Service”has ignited intense debates due to the contentious issues it addresses. Babangida’s leadership tenure from 1985…
Why Nigeria’s Opposition Must Form a New Party
By Umar Ardo, Ph.D In recent discussions, prominent opposition leaders in Nigeria are exploring forming a coalition to unseat the incumbent president in the forthcoming 2027 elections. However, their current strategy appears…
Politics of Principles: Where Did We Stray?
By Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, FNSE Questions often arise concerning the ethical breaches in principled politics. This inquiry stems from the importance of values in guiding the conduct of political affairs. Values…
4,402 Graduates Convoked as BUK’s 39th Convocation Begins
By Nura Garba Bayero University, Kano (BUK) commenced its 39th Convocation ceremonies on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, with a total of 4,402 graduates from eleven faculties presented for graduation. The graduates were…
Uba Sani’s Revolt: The Burden of Betrayal and El-Rufai’s Political Reckoning
By Shamsuddeen Suleiman Malami The Unwritten Laws of Nigerian Politics In Nigeria, power is rarely won; it is given. It flows not from the people but from the unseen hands of political…
Kano’s Honored 35: A Call to Champion Peace, Unity, and the Sustainable Development of Our State
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi Kano, Nigeria In a moment of profound recognition, Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, celebrated 35 distinguished indigenes for their exceptional contributions to national progress. The grand ceremony…
Isah Miqdad’s Antecedents Prepare Him for Katsina LG Chairman
By Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed Every day, everywhere, I meet people of different character. In public service, I have colleagues and acquaintances. As someone from the same background. I can tell you for…
80 Years After Auschwitz: Trump, Global Power Dynamics, and the Unlearned Lessons of History
By Adamu S. Ladan As the world commemorates the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the largest Nazi death camp, today, 27th January, we are called to remember one of history’s…