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Reflections on the Uyo Coastal Summit and the Future of Nigeria’s Maritime Borders
By Fred Abua, Esq. The sea has a way of whispering stories of distant lands, drawing us into reflections as it sustains livelihoods, and binds nations through the rich resources buried beneath…
Security: A collective responsibility we must all uphold
From fear to resilience: Radda leads, but true victory lies in the hands of a united Katsina people From Fauziyya Lawal, Katsina Insecurity remains one of the most pressing challenges facing Nigeria…
How Wudil town is protecting its river from drying up
Wudil River, known as Kogin Wudil in Hausa, is an important river that passes through Wudil town in Kano State. It is one of the small rivers that join to form the…
Still on Kano’s Ecological Degradation
By Yakubu Musa We are in the midst of another wet season in northern Nigeria, and the inhabitants of the ancient city of Kano are once again facing a rude awakening moment…
Radda’s Leadership is Redefining Governance: How a Governor is Healing Katsina through Health Reform
From crumbling clinics to cutting edge care inside the transformational journey of Katsina’s health sector under Governor Dikko Umar Radda From Fauziyya Lawal, Katsina For long, Katsina State’s healthcare system stood as…
Moses Edozie Champions Social Change Through Storytelling at BUKSFEST
By Mustapha Salisu Bayero University Kano (BUK) came alive on Friday as students, poets, and community advocates gathered for the annual Bayero University Storytelling Festival (BUKSFEST), an event curated by spoken-word poet…
Muhammadu Buhari: From Soldier to Statesman — The Life and Legacy of Nigeria’s Twice Leader
By Mustapha Salisu Muhammadu Buhari was born on December 17, 1942, in Daura, Katsina State, Northern Nigeria, the youngest among his father’s 23 children. His father passed away when Buhari was around…
Guardians of Tradition: Why Gidan Rumfa Casts Out the Disloyal in Defence of the Throne
By Abdulkadir Aliyu Shehu The ancient city of Kano, a cradle of Islamic civilisation and one of the oldest surviving traditional emirates in sub-Saharan Africa, has once again demonstrated the enduring strength…
Kwankwaso: The Northern Titan Tinubu Needs for 2027
By Lamara Garba Azare In the vast theatre of Nigerian politics, where loyalties shift like desert winds and alliances are often built on the fragile sands of expediency, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso remains…
The Debut of DSP Barau and Natural Occurances
By Abba Anwar Whether or not the Deputy Senate President, Barau I Jibrin is now the leader of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano is subject to understandings and explanations. Being the…
A Light Has Gone Out: Tribute to Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, the Philanthropic Beacon of Our Time
By Lamara Garba Azare On Friday, the 2nd of Al-Muharram, 1447 AH—corresponding to June 27, 2025—Nigeria lost a legend, and the world dimmed a little. Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, fondly known as…
THE ’12- DAY WAR : lesson for tomorrow
By Inuwa Waya Let me start with a hypothetical scenario. You have a neighbour who was full of pride because he is strong economically and otherwise. He has friends equally very powerful…
Anambra North Stakeholders Forum Endorses Soludo For A Second Term In Office As He Bags Chieftaincy Title, ‘Oluatuegwu’
By Michael Ezenwata The Anambra North Stakeholders Forum across political parties divides has endorsed Governor Chukwuma Soludo for a second term in office given his development strides in governance at the Otuocha…
Humanity at the Crossroads: How Not to Let AI Replace Us
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Kano Nigeria In the age of rapid digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) has become both a promise and a paradox. As global economies race to automate processes and…
How to Tell If a Democracy Is Working: A People-Cantered Look at Progress Across Africa
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Abuja Nigeria In every corner of Africa, from the crowded markets of Kano to the peaceful villages of Botswana, ordinary people ask a powerful question, “Is our democracy…
Landmark Recovery: Minister, EFCC Unveil Massive Estate
By Adamu Aminu. In a significant move against corruption, Nigeria’s Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, and the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Olanipekun…
Yes, I Talk About Periods — And It Started a Revolution
…How I Launched the “Free Pads for Girls” Campaign By Zainab Nasir Ahmad Seven years ago, I made a decision that would change the course of my life and, I hope, the…
FEATURE: Inside Nigeria’s growing fertility market: Students trade eggs, sperm for cash
By Ibukun Emiola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In the clinical halls of some In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) centres across Nigeria, a new kind of transaction is quietly thriving. University students, especially,…
Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo and Savannah School of Health Technology Wudil: A Historic Alliance for Digital Education and Youth Empowerment in Africa
Celebrating a Legacy of Innovation, Philanthropy, and the Future of Global Learning By Balarabe Musa, Nigeria | April 2025 In an inspiring moment for African higher education, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, a…
Plateau: UNICEF launches campaign to maintain Polio at zero level
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has in conjunction with Plateau state flag off its campaign to maintain polio virus at zero level by engaging a joint team of…
Why Governor Abba Yusuf deserves more recognitions for leadership resilience
National Forum of Kano Indigene Lawyers has canvassed for additional profound decorations of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, in recognition of his leadership style that resonate resilience and dedication to quality governance. Satisfied…
Promoting Inclusion and Equal Opportunities for People Living with HIV
By Mustapha Salisu Yakubu, YOLHAC Champion Despite significant advancements in HIV prevention and treatment, people living with HIV (PLHIV) still face pervasive stigma, discrimination, and social exclusion. These barriers not only violate…
Legislative – Executive Cohesion: DSP Barau’s Multiple Efforts
By Abba Anwar Being from the Legislative arm, with outstanding performances, the Deputy Senate President, Barau I. Jibrin, makes extra effort to remind Nigerians the salient achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
Dr. Nasiru Gawuna: When Vision Takes Root.
The Renaissance of Bayero University, Kano By: Lamara Garba In this reflective piece, the spotlight falls on His Excellency, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, whose leadership at Bayero University Kano signals a quiet…