By Law Mefor A democracy without opposition is like making an omelet without breaking eggs; or, a bird flying with one wing or one clapping with one hand. Yet, the fact is…
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PDP, Others Failing Nigerians As Opposition Political Parties
By Law Mefor A democracy without opposition is like making an omelet without breaking eggs; or, a bird flying with one wing or one clapping with one hand. Yet, the fact is…
The Sahel Split: How ECOWAS “Lost” Three of Its Founding Members
By Olaogun Michael Note: This article examines the causes, consequences, and outlook of this unprecedented move, which has rocked the region and the world. On Sunday, January 28, 2024, the strength of…
Tubless Photographer: Abba Al-Mustapha’s Censors Board and Tyrannical Impunity in the Guise of “Revenue Generation”
By Mohammed Dahiru Lawal (MD) On Thursday, renowned Kano-based ‘photo maestro’ Nasiru Rabiu who goes by the alias and brand name Tubless was arrested, temporarily “arraigned,” detained and released by the Kano…
Nigeria’s Food Insecurity: Planning, Distribution & Tech to the Rescue
By Aladeokomo Babatunde S Food insecurity, a major problem in Nigeria affects millions of individuals who find it difficult to get adequate food and nourishment. The United Nations lists inflation, rising food…
What If Obi Of Onitsha Is Removed By Governor Soludo
By Law Mefor I wrote a piece highlighting the constitutional order that was being challenged in Anambra state when the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, decided to call out Governor…
Senator John Kerry’s Visit; A Personal Reflection Nine Years After
By Dr Nuruddeen Muhammad Nine years ago today, in one of my last acts in office as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, I received the then Secretary of State of the…
Accelerating Growth and Development in Africa: The Role of Technology and Innovation
By Onipede Paul Oyekunle Africa, a cradle of civilization whose strength was weakened by the colonialists and the successors of its founding fathers has in no measures suffered setbacks amidst it’s immense…
Kidnapping, Terrorism, Politics And National Security
By Law Mefor The Nigerian nation is a confused state. The protection of people’s lives and property as well as their welfare are the two main reasons that governments are in place…
DC Hadison’s Spectacular Journey: A Symphony of Support and Mentorship from CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR
By Muhammad Bashir, Abuja Deputy Comptroller Haniel Hadison, a distinguished leader within the Nigeria Customs Service, has left an indelible mark on the organization throughout his commendable career that began on the…
Gov Soludo vs Obi of Onitsha: Constitutional Order On Trial In Anambra State
By Law Mefor Since taking office on March 17, 2022, Governor Chukwuma Soludo has encountered difficulties establishing peace and order in Anambra state. When Soludo took office as Anambra State’s fifth governor,…
Paradigm In Empowerment Policy Of The Government In Tune With Contemporary Reality
By Ahmad Hamza Aliyu It is undeniably fact that since the return of Democratic government in Nigeria various empowerments were provided by the government from centre to the local govt levels by…
The rise and fall of the Nigerian Economy
Nigeria’s Economic Rollercoaster through the eyes of citizen By Samuel Ajayi It was past 6 pm or 7 pm, I could not clearly remember, I was tightly strapped to the back…
Court Judgement on Kano and its Aftermath
By Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, FNSE The two judgments of the Election Petition Tribunal and the Court of Appeal in respect of Kano turned out to be an anticlimax due to a…
The BBC Documentary And My Encounter With TB Joshua And Synagogue
By Law Mefor I saw the BBC documentary on the late Prophet TB Joshua and his Synagogue church and wasn’t surprised. I have a personal experience too. I’m not sure if this…
Media Trial: Judging A Book by Its Cover
By Abdurrahman Abubakar Judging a book by the cover most at times gives a bad deduction. The thorough read might have made one understands it better. It is similar with jumping into…
Comptroller Musa Omale: The Seasoned Customs Maestro, Illuminating Paths of Excellence in NCS Sokoto/Zamfara Command
By Muhammad Bashir …Highlighting the CGC’s Remarkable Efforts in Enhancing the Sokoto/Zamfara Command for Improved Effectiveness…. Musa Omale, the Area Controller overseeing the Sokoto/Zamfara Command in the Nigeria Customs Service, stands as…
Praises be to Allah as Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo added a year
“The best of people are those who are most beneficial to people.” Hadith It is with profound feelings and thanks giving I started this writing to wish a rare gem and beneficial…
6 months degree: “Skills not degrees” is the only savior
By Auwal Ahmed Ibrahim, Goronyo If criteria for employment will be base on skills; that is practical display, language command and writing things will go all in the country, but alas, Nigeria…
Why Push For Military Rule In West Africa Should be Resisted
By Law Mefor Notwithstanding the atrocities it has brought to the African nations where the military had ruled, there is still a tacit push in the West African sub-region for the return…
ACG Malanta Yusuf: A Trailblazer, Mentor Extraordinaire, and Anti-Smuggling Maestro Shaping Customs Excellence
Assistant Controller General (ACG) Malanta Yusuf, widely acclaimed as the Anti-Smuggling Czar within the Nigeria Customs Service, has not only been a formidable force against illicit activities but has also left an…
Who Are The People Using Sheik Dahiru Usman Bauchi For Profit?
By Auwal Ahmed Ibrahim, Goronyo It become quirky and inquisitive on how Sheik Dahiru Usman Bauchi involve in politics. There begin accusations on some people close to Sheik using him as a…
Buni’s Present Political Journey and Beyond
…The Grassroot Icon That Rose Through The Maze By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Buni’s political whirlwind in the north is continued to inaudibly dominate the political discourse and presage the prospect of the…
The enemies of peaceful coexistence: A Response to so-called Middle -Belt Patriotic Congress’s baseless accusations against Malam Nasir El-Rufa’i
By Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai. “It has been said that idleness is the parent of mischief, which is very true; but mischief itself is merely an attempt to escape from the dreary vacuum…
DCG Al-Bashir Hamisu: A Tapestry of Leadership Excellence in Customs – From Policy Maestro to Transformative Philanthropist
Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) Al-Bashir Hamisu’s illustrious career within the Nigeria Customs Service is a testament to his unwavering commitment, exceptional leadership, and outstanding policies. Widely regarded for his merit-based elevation, this distinguished…