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…
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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…
Boko Haram Attacks Adamawa Communities, Kills 7, Destroys Properties Worth Millions
From Umar Dankano, Yola According to local sources, the attack occurred in the early hours of Wednesday while residents were asleep. The insurgents reportedly stormed the villages, shooting indiscriminately and causing…
High-Powered Kano Committee on Uromi Killings, Led by Deputy Governor, Departs for Edo State
By Wasilat Ibrahim A high-powered committee constituted by Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, to investigate the recent killings in Uromi, Edo State, departed Kano on Thursday for a fact-finding and…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf: The Hero of His Own Time
By Mustapha Muhammad The recent Award conferred on the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Kabir Yusuf by the Leadership Newspaper as the Governor of the Year 2024, has not come to…
Ramadan Fast: BUK Students Struggle with Extreme Heat, Exams
By Garba Salisu Abba, Hafsat Abdullahi and Barakat Ozohu Abdulrahman As the holy month of Ramadan continues, students at Bayero University Kano (BUK) are finding it difficult to balance fasting, extreme heat,…
Radda: A God-Sent Messiah Says Dr Kaita
…Commends Governor’s Ramadan Feeding Programme Dr. Ibrahim Sani Kaita, has commended the initiative of the Katsina state Governor Dr Umar Dikko Radda for the sharing of essential commodities to the elderly and…
The Need for Profiling NGOs in Kano to Preserve Culture, Religion, and Tradition
In the recent months, the concern on the activities of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Kano State has increased particularly in the face of a case of one organization that was discovered to…
NAHCON Always in the Spotlight: Understanding the Attention Around Hajj Operations
By Fatima Sanda Usara The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) frequently finds itself in the media spotlight, and for good reason. As the body responsible for organizing the Hajj pilgrimage for…
BEPU Calls for Equity, Fair Representation, and Development in Birnin Gwari
The Birnin Gwari Emirate Progressive Union (BEPU) has called on the Federal Government to urgently address the infrastructural neglect and lack of federal representation affecting the people of Birnin Gwari. Dr. Isah…
Khaleel/NASENI and the Courage to Encourage the Confidence of Courage
By Bala Ibrahim Over the weekend, precisely, Friday, 14th February 2025, Khaleel Suleiman Halilu, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria’s National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), delivered an…
Locating Nigeria in the Global Digital Landscape by Y. Z. Ya’u, CITAD
Late last year, the Portulans Institute, an independent, nonpartisan research and educational institute based in Washington, DC, released the 2024 Global Network Readiness Index (NRI 2024). The NRI annually ranks countries across…
The Struggles of Off-Campus Students in BUK
By Ukwubile Aisha Ojochegbe For many students, gaining admission into Bayero University, Kano (BUK) is a dream come true. The institution is known for its serene environment, well-structured academic system, and numerous…
AIKI SAI ME SHI: Governor Yusuf—A Champion of Education, A Builder of the Future
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Education is the bedrock of any progressive society, and in Kano State, a quiet revolution is unfolding under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. From the moment…
Sahara Reporters, Maikudi And University Of Abuja, By Abdulgaffar Olatumbosun
Journalism has always fascinated me for its power to reflect society, inform the public, and hold institutions accountable. My decision to study Communication and Media Studies at the University of Abuja was…
Time to Move on at the University of Abuja
By Alabi Lut In the past four months, the University of Abuja has been in the news over the appointment of a substantive vice-chancellor. Controversies and disagreements surrounding such appointments are not…
Praslin, Seychelles, Where Humans and Animals Coexist in Perfect Peace
By Lamara Garba Azare Tucked away in the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean, the town of Praslin some 120 km from Mega in Seychelles is a haven of peace and harmony….