By Bala Ibrahim “Never interrupt your enemy when he is busy making a mistake.” – Napoleon Bonaparte In the last one week, my party, the APC, has been in the news for…
Category: Opinion
Governing with the People: How Governor Umar Namadi’s Gwamnati da Jama’a Are Changing the Face of Governance in Jigawa
By Lamara Garba In a time when many public officeholders are accused of losing touch with the very people they were elected to serve, Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi Danmodi, is…
From Rubble to Reform: A New Chapter in Nigeria’s Built Environment
By Adamu Aminu. The menace of building collapses has cast a long shadow over Nigeria, claiming over 200 lives and injuring more than 500 people between 2020 and 2024. The statistics are…
Re-the Lion Behind The Mic: How Abdulkadir Aliyu Shehu Is Shaping A New Era Of Northern Journalism
By Babayo Sule PhD Fortunately, I stumbled across a fabulous article with the above title written by a certain Muhammad Ibrahim, PhD, from Qatar. It immediately got me thinking and awakened my…
The War in the Middle East: Africa Must Rise to Prevent Global Catastrophe
By Umar Ardo, Ph.D With the wars in the Middle East between Israel and Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, Syria and now with Iran, the situation in that region is indeed volatile. However, the…
Fadan Yan Daba a Kano: A Growing Menace Demanding Urgent Action
By Adamu Aminu. Kano, renowned for its vibrant commerce and rich cultural heritage, is now battling a dual menace threatening its social fabric: the rise of thuggery, known as Fadan Yan Daba,…
The city of Kano, a time bomb ticking, and the question hangs heavy: who will be held accountable?
By Hadiza Nasir Ahmad I returned home on Wednesday, the Keke carrying me through a gathering I’d never witnessed before. A crowd, a sea of faces, and a growing unease. I asked…
2027 in Focus: The Rise of a Quiet Achiever
As the 2027 general elections approach in Nigeria, political activities are gaining momentum across the country. Aspirants and political stakeholders are holding consultations, strategizing, and making crucial moves in anticipation of the…
Leadership That Crossed Borders: How Gov Yusuf Made Our Hajj Beautiful
By Mahfouz Mustapha Maisikeli As someone who has had the privilege of performing Hajj multiple times, I went into the 2025 pilgrimage expecting the usual: long queues, food complaints, poor logistics, and…
Nigeria’s Democracy and Imperative of Evidence-based Nation Building
By Michael Olaogun Since the fifth century, the concept of democracy as a “people-oriented” system of government has permeated different parts of the world, adapting to various cultural and historical contexts with…
OPINION: Not the Kind of Kano I Grew Up In
By Zainab Nasir Ahmad, Youth Advocate and Development Practitioner As a daughter of Kano, it deeply saddens me to witness what our beloved city has become. This is not the Kano I…
Kano Politics: The Unseen Forces Against Minister Ata’s Benevolence
By Adamu Aminu Many divine and physical evidences abound to affirm that God Almighty does not look at people or issues through the same prism as human beings, particularly when it comes…
Tears, Prayers, and Riyals: A Hajj to Remember with Gov. Yusuf
By Ibrahim Adam In the sacred valleys of Mina, where millions gather seeking divine mercy, something unusual happened. It wasn’t the rituals or the crowd—it was the sight of a Nigerian governor…
General Sani Abacha: Revisiting His Enduring Contributions to Nigeria and Africa
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi As Nigeria continues its democratic journey and the African continent repositions itself on the global stage, history often reopens pages that deserve deeper introspection. One such page bears…
Islam and the Rise of Purposeful Content Creation: A Global Call to Muslim Creators
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Kano Nigeria In the digital age, where stories travel faster than sound and visuals reshape global consciousness, a new breed of influence has emerged: the content creator. Armed…
Nursing Integrity at Stake: The Kannywood Menace—A Recipe for Disaster in Nursing Profession
By Ahmad Deedat, RN. The disparaging impact of Kannywood movies/series on the integrity of nursing profession never ceases to baffle me. The distorted lens upon which nursing is portrayed in these movies/series…
This is Ismail Shuaibu Musa and this is his story
By Fatima Sanda Usara He was once a tailor. Today, he sells threads for a living because age is fast gripping him. For twelve long years, he nurtured a dream — to…
In Remembrance Of The 22 Gallant Athletes
In Remembrance Of The 22 Gallant Athletes By Abdullahi Yusuf On Saturday, May 31,2025,the nation woke up to the sad and distressing news about the death of 22 Athletes and Officials whom…
Professor Roko’s Healing Hand: Governor Yusuf’s Generosity
By Lamara Garba In a world where leadership often wears the heavy cloak of command, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State walks a different path—one marked not by spectacle, but by…
In the Shadow of Thorns, a Rose Blooms: Two Years of Steady Governance Under Governor Radda
By: Dr Ibrahim Sani Kaita Two years have passed since Governor Dikko Umar Radda took the reins of Katsina State. Two years marked not by flamboyance or noise, but by the quiet…
Rano’s Peaceful Legacy: More Than a Slogan, One Tragedy Won’t Define Us
For decades, Rano Garin Autan Bawo has proudly stood as a symbol of peace and harmony in Kano State. It is a place where neighbors look out for one another, where disputes…
Two Years of President Tinubu: A Business Perspective, By Abdul Samad Rabiu
By Abdul Samad Rabiu As Nigeria marks two years under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I believe it is important to reflect, not from the lens of politics, but from…
When Barau Dreamed, Kabo Awoke: A Temple of Knowledge Emerges
By Lamara Garba Azare In the serene stretches of northern Nigeria, where tradition and unspoken dreams fill the air, a new chapter has unfolded. It’s not just a page turned, but a…
FIRS: A Revenue Obligator Turned Revenue Obliterator?
By Bala Ibrahim. Abuja residents woke up to a mind-boggling reality yesterday, as the powers behind the Federal Capital Territory Administration, popularly referred to as the FCTA, exercised their power, by sealing…
Why Kano Child Protection Law Must Be Properly Implemented: A Call to Action as Children’s Day Approaches
By Zainab Nasir Ahmad As Nigeria prepares to celebrate Children’s Day on May 27th, a time dedicated to honoring the rights, potential, and dreams of children, the spotlight must fall on a…