By Bala Ibrahim. Yesterday was marked as the International Human Rights day 2025, which came with the theme, “Our Everyday Essentials.” The ambition of the theme, our everyday essentials is to remind…
Category: Opinion
Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo: The Reformer Redrawing Nigeria’s Map of Educational Access
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Kano, Nigeria In an era when private universities are often accused of widening inequality in Nigeria’s education system, one institution has become a surprising equalizer. At the centre…
Inside the Hajj Reporters Refund Claims: Why Nigerians Should Wait for Verified Figures on Hajj 2025
Inside the Hajj Reporters Refund Claims: Why Nigerians Should Wait for Verified Figures on Hajj 2025 By Aliyu Adamu Kwandiko Public debate over the 2025 Hajj payments refund took a sharp turn…
The Salvo In Solomon’s Sermon
The Salvo In Solomon’s Sermon By Bala Ibrahim Solomon Dalung, lawyer and former Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, had written a congratulatory message to President Tinubu, on the swift response…
Congratulations President Tinubu For Intervention in Benin Republic, Now Trump is Welcome
The early hours of Sunday, 7th December 2025, witnessed a sudden military putsch in the Republic of Benin. Soldiers led by Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri seized the national television station, announced the…
Matawalle: The Northern Anchor of Loyalty in Tinubu’s Administration
By Adebayor Adetunji, PhD In the broad and competitive terrain of Nigerian politics, loyalty is often spoken of, yet rarely sustained with consistency, courage and visible action. But within the administration of…
West Africa And The Choking Consequences Of Coups
West Africa And The Choking Consequences Of Coups By Bala Ibrahim This morning, the world was woken up by an announcement from a group of soldiers, who appeared on Benin Republic’s state…
Debunking the Myth of Christian Genocide in Nigeria: Unmasking America’s Militarism and Invasion Tactics
By Sani Khamees In 2017, while serving in Kano through the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme in Nigeria, I crossed paths once more with Professor Horace Campbell. An invitation arrived at…
Media Sensationalism and the Politics of Witch-Hunting, By Abdulbaqi Durumin Iya
This morning, I came across yet another troubling publication by an online newspaper ‘Solacebase’ carrying the sensational headline: “MAAUN under scrutiny as Kano Anti-Graft Agency suspends payment of 750,000 graduation fee.” How…
In Defence of My University
By Fateemah Musa I am writing to express my utmost dismay over the recent dragging of my university across social and mainstream media. What should have been handled through proper channels has…
Badaru Abubakar: The Former Defence Minister Who Quietly Rewired Nigeria’s Security Architecture
By Musa Abdullahi When Mohammed Badaru Abubakar stepped into Nigeria’s Ministry of Defence, few predicted the scale of transformation he would champion. Known for his quiet demeanour and methodical leadership style, Badaru…
Insecurity: Was Badaru’s Exit a Voluntary Resignation or a Disguised Dismissal?
By Abba Dukawa Whether former Defence Minister Muhammad Badaru Abubakar resigned or was quietly removed by the President, one thing is certain: the Defence Ministry urgently needs an experienced and capable leader, especially amid today’s…
Nigeria And The Precariousness Of The Pendulum Of Power
Nigeria And The Precariousness Of The Pendulum Of Power By Bala Ibrahim Life comes with a lot of consolations, especially to those who believe in the saying that, no condition is permanent,…
When Former Commissioners, LG Chairmen Endorse DSP Barau
When Former Commissioners, LG Chairmen Endorse DSP Barau By Abba Anwar Politics, at whatever rate, is a matter of choice and process selection. When political actors, become impregnated with uncertainties, double speak/standard,…
My Life Journey with Mentor Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo’s Silent Leadership, Humanitarian Heart, and the Legacy That Shaped My Path
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Katsina Nigeria Some people lead loudly. Others lead with quiet power. But a rare few lead with such depth, humility, and humanity that their presence becomes a compass…
Injustice And The Inevitability Of Insecurity
By Bala Ibrahim. The term insecurity is fast becoming synonymous with the name West Africa, and the reason is simple-every segment of the sub-continent is playing host to the hazard of insurgency….
My Stand on Kano: I Will Not Be Silenced While Bandits Knock on Our Door
My Stand on Kano: I Will Not Be Silenced While Bandits Knock on Our Door By Hadiza Nasir Ahmad Esq My recent article, “Abba Kabir Yusuf Should Learn From Ganduje Before Kano…
Kogi Central 2027: Why Another Yahaya Bello Ticket Could Be a Political Disaster for the APC
By Omeiza Umaru As the 2027 elections approach, the political temperature in Kogi State is rising, especially in Kogi Central Senatorial District. Former Governor Yahaya Bello, who served as governor from 2016…
Structural Inhibitions to Military Intervention in Contemporary Nigeria
By Umar Ardo, Ph.D With seven military coups occurring across Africa within four years, concerns about the prospects of military intervention have re-emerged in Nigeria, particularly amidst widespread national hardship, insecurity and…
REJOINDER: Kano Security Must Not Be Politicized; A Clarification to Hadiza Nasir Ahmad, Esq
Your recent article raises valid concerns that merit attention. However, it presents a one-sided viewpoint that fails to address the deeper structural and political complexities surrounding security management in Kano State. As…
Nigeria and the Doctrine of No News is Good News
By Bala Ibrahim In every scenario, particularly scenes with the profusion of public participation, perception plays a principal role always. Everyone looks at things from the comfort of his, or her scope…
DSP Barau : A Symbol of Personal Durability
DSP Barau : A Symbol of Personal Durability By Abba Anwar It is not the Deputy Senate President, Distinguished Senator Barau I. Jibrin’s (CFR) Achilles’ Heel, the recent manifestations and revealing of…
Nigeria And The Relevance Of Razzmatazz In Releasing The Results
Nigeria And The Relevance Of Razzmatazz In Releasing The Results By Bala Ibrahim We may not all agree, but whether we agree or not, Nigeria is in a state of war, an…
Dear President Tinubu, Murtala Sule Garo Matters
By Aminu Dahiru Ahmad Ever since the All Progressives Congress (APC) lost the 2023 governorship election in Kano State, a highly contested race, which ended in the court, I have been expecting…
Dear President Tinubu, Murtala Sule Garo Matters
By Aminu Dahiru Ever since the All Progressives Congress (APC) lost the 2023 governorship election in Kano State, a highly contested race, which ended in the court, I have been expecting President…