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…
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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…
Nigeria, Tinubu and Compassionate leadership
By Shehu Chaji President Bola Ahmad Tinubu thought when elected into office faced challenges due to his courageous decision to remove fuel subsidy that some few cartels are making hundreds of billions…
Mammadu Buhari (1942–2025): A Tribute to an Exceptional Soldier and Astute Democrat
Mammadu Buhari (1942–2025): A Tribute to an Exceptional Soldier and Astute Democrat By Hon Al-Hassan Ado Doguwa, OON (Sardaunan Hausa) Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un (to Allah we all came and…
Why APC Must Woo Kwankwaso Back: A Northern Force Too Potent to Ignore
By : Goni Mustapha As Nigeria gently edges closer to the decisive threshold of 2027, the political atmosphere is already thick with permutations, alliances, and shadowboxing. At the heart of the emerging…
Muhammadu Buhari Mai gaskiya finally belong to Allah
By Adamu S Ladan Nigeria has lost one of its most consequential leaders. Former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, passed away peacefully in a London hospital on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the…
Beyond the Visa: Why Migration Isn’t Always the Answer
By Muhammad Ismail UAE Every day, thousands of Nigerians dream of starting a new life abroad. It’s a dream rooted in despair of a nation weighed down by corruption, poverty, and insecurity….
Of Paupers and Professors: A Nation That Forgot to Think
By Mahfuz Mundadu There is certain sadness that creeps into the soul when a professor speaks, not from the citadel of inquiry, but from the pit of hunger. The recent video of…
Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba Elected to Global Health Security Agenda Consortium Board: A Milestone for African Leadership
By SIDES News Desk, July 13, 2025 In a monumental achievement for public health leadership in Africa, Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, a highly respected health advocate and Coordinator of the Africa Health…
Tears for our youth
BY INUWA WAYA “You are the leaders of tomorrow”. “You are the future generation”. “ You are our hope”. “We are planning for your tomorrow”. These are the phrases society relied upon…
The Party Is Just a Number: Why Kwankwaso’s Return to APC Serves the Nigerian People
By Chukwuma Eze By all standards, former Kano State Governor and seasoned statesman, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, remains one of the most formidable political minds of modern Nigeria—a Northern lion, bold and…
Ganduje rebuilt APC from crisis to dominance
By Aminu Dahiru The resignation of the immediate past chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje came to many Nigerians as a surprise, considering the heavy spadework he…