By Inuwa Waya On the 5th of September 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming the Department of Defence to the ‘Department of War’. The move is part of…
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Falling Foodstuff Prices And The Retailers’ Recalcitrance
Falling Foodstuff Prices And The Retailers’ Recalcitrance By Abdullahi Yusuf Throughout the year 2024 up to the first quarter of 2025, most Nigerians passed through a harrowing experience purchasing foodstuff and other…
The Tears of Bauchi’s Retirees and Dr. Ali Pate’s Promise of Hope
The Tears of Bauchi’s Retirees and Dr. Ali Pate’s Promise of Hope By: Lamara Garba Azare They carried chalk, files, and stethoscopes in their youth. Today, they carry pain, waiting for gratuities…
Online Journalism:The Transformation,The Thrills,The Challenges
Online Journalism:The Transformation,The Thrills,The Challenges By Abdullahi Yusuf Some Mass Communication scholars defined Journalism as the process of gathering, verifying, analyzing and presenting news and information to the public,while the Oxford English…
Bala Muhammad and the Adaidaita Sahu Movement
By Alhassan Hassan Salihu +2348144629790 Few men leave a mark on society without holding office, wearing a uniform, or carrying authority. Bala muhammad is not just a media scholar; he is a…
Old Age:The Grace,The Challenges
Old Age:The Grace,The Challenges By Abdullahi Yusuf By some English Dictionary definitions, old age refers to the later stage in a person’s life, typically following middle age that is often associated with…
The Silent Betrayal: Marginalization of Nomadic Fulbe
By Babayola M. Toungo The plight of the nomadic Fulbe reverberates quietly, almost inaudibly, beneath the cacophony of Nigeria’s national discourse. As existential threats encircle their communities, the silence of Fulbe elites…
Ardo accuses APC Government of alleged political thuggery
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa state 2023 governorship candidate of the Social Democratic party (SDP). Dr. Umar Ardo has accused the APC led government of sponsoring thug s to intimidate perceived…
In Defence of Truth Against the Merchants of Chaos
In Defence of Truth Against the Merchants of Chaos By: Muhammad Auwalu Yakasai In the restless arena of Nigerian politics, it is not unusual for falsehood to dress itself in the garments…
Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo: Transforming Education and Empowerment in Nigeria and Africa
By Shehu Adamu Education remains one of the most powerful tools for social and economic transformation, and few individuals have demonstrated this truth more clearly than Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, the visionary…
Escalating Political Violence in Northern Nigeria: A Threat to Democratic Stability
By Babayola M. Toungo In recent days, a disturbing surge of political violence has swept through some northern states, casting a long shadow over the nation’s democratic aspirations. Incidents in Kaduna, Jigawa,…
Passport Price Increase: Infringing The Citizen’s Right, Monetizing A National Symbol
By: Isa Muhammad Inuwa . RECENT announcement by the Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, of hiking the price of travellers’ passport to N100, 000 and N200, 000 categories, is reportedly the second time…
₦5.28 Trillion and Counting: Why the North West Must Rethink Amnesty and Invest in Security and Youths
By Isaac Abrak The North West of Nigeria continues to bleed under the weight of banditry and terrorism. Killings, kidnappings, and sexual violence remain widespread despite repeated state-led amnesty programmes and peace…
A Dream for Kano’s Youth: Senator Barau’s Vision to Transform BUK Stadium into a Hub of Greatness
By: Lamara Garba In every city, there are monuments not made of marble or steel but of hope and memory. In Kano, one such monument is set to rise at the heart…
Ogun State’s Inland Dry Port: A Transformative Leap Towards Economic Prosperity
By Solanke Ayomideji Taiwo In an exciting development poised to reshape the economic landscape of Ogun State and beyond, Governor Dapo Abiodun recently announced the allocation of 130 hectares of land for…
When Brilliance is Mocked: The ₦200,000 Reward that Shamed Nigeria
By: Lamara Garba Azare In the theatre of nations, where countries display what they value most, Nigeria once again played the wrong script. On the 28th of August, 2025, the Federal Government…
Jigawa at 34: The Poetry of Progress, the Philosophy of Responsibility
Jigawa at 34: The Poetry of Progress, the Philosophy of Responsibility By Lamara Garba Azare Thirty-four years in the life of a state is like a river carving its way through rocks;…
Anambra at 34: Soludo Awakens a Sleeping Giant
By Law Mefor Anambra State was created 34 years ago. The governor of the state, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo CFR, in a media chat in Awka, to commemorate the anniversary, noted that…
Compassionate Crisis Leadership: Governor Radda’s Return to Mantau
Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Kan Nigeria. When tragedy strikes, leadership is often tested not by words spoken in conference halls but by presence in the most difficult places. This past week, Katsina State…
“Rethinking ASUU’s Strategy: From Strikes to Statesmanship”
By Nigerian Intellectuals Forum (NIF) Presented by Prof. Mustapha Abubakar, Chairman For decades, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has stood as a formidable voice in Nigeria’s educational landscape, defending the…
Celebrating 34 Years of Yobe State: A Legacy of Resilience and Progress
By Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu Today marks the 34th anniversary of the creation of our beloved Yobe State, “The Pride of The Sahel”—a land rich in history, culture, and untapped potential. As we…
The Smear That Will Not Stick: Why Kano’s DG Protocol Stands Tall Amid Shadows
By Abubakar Garba There is a saying among the elders: “When the wind blows, it only exposes the fowl’s rump, but it cannot change its feathers.” In the storm of Nigerian politics,…
RE: Kano State At A Crossroads: Setting The Records Straight On Baseless Allegations
Kano patriotic coalition of 87 civil society organizations have rejected a biased and politically motivated statement by league of CSOs accusing present administration of corruption. In a statement signed by the convener…
Northern Nigeria: Charting A Path From Challenge To Renewal
By Babayola M. Toungo Northern Nigeria, once a formidable monolith that shaped the trajectory of an entire nation, now finds itself grappling with a malaise that goes beyond the headlines of insecurity…
The Valuelessness of those Who Don’t The Virtue of Value
By Bala Ibrahim I woke up today with the hankering to tutor on the importance of treasure, and the need for people to always respond to the gesture of treasure, to those…