By Bala Ibrahim. Historically, in the late 16th and 17th centuries, a group of English Protestants known as the Puritans emerged. They believed the Reformation of the Church under Elizabeth I was…
Category: Opinion
Utomi: Callously Calling For A Crisis
By Bala Ibrahim. “Change the way you look at things and the things you look at will change.” ― Wayne W. Dyer. Also, Heraclitus, the Greek philosopher said, “The only constant in…
Nigeria a Kleptocracy: ‘Country rule by thieves’
By Comrade Musa Mohammed Kleptēs (thief) and kratos (rule), and it refers to the sort of political regime in which the rulers follow their energy to frequently plunder public treasuries for their…
Road Project:Kano Govt Approves N2bn For Compensation
Road Project:Kano Govt Approves N2bn For Compensation By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Government says it has approved over N2 billion for payment of compensation to communities affected by the Kabuga-Dayi federal…
Kwankwaso: A Kingpin Keyed In For A Knock-off?
By Bala Ibrahim. There is no way anyone can chronicle Nigeria’s political history without mentioning the name, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Kwankwaso served as the Governor of Kano State twice, first from…
How AI is Shaping the Future of Digital Rights in Nigeria
By Ali Sabo Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quietly changing how Nigerians live, work, and interact online. From the way social media platforms filter content to how government agencies track data, AI is…
Fateful Triangle : Kano APC’s Stronghold, Kano North
By Abba Anwar Singling the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje CON out, to his most revered and respectful position, within the circle of Kano…
EFCC Probe on Refineries: Transparency or Political Witch-Hunt?
By Aminu Umar The recent move by Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to probe the handling of finances and contracts related to the Port Harcourt and Warri…
World Press Freedom Day: Celebrating the Pillar of Democracy
By Prof. Mainasara Yakubu Kurfi Department of Mass Communication, Bayero University, Kano Each year, on the 3rd of May, the international community commemorates World Press Freedom Day—an occasion dedicated to reaffirming the…
Barrister Muhyi Magaji: Iconic Symbol of Gatan Mara – Gata
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba In 1991, a powerful speech by African activist Nelson Mandela emphasized the struggle against injustice. He said, “To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very…
Cross Carpeting: A Game of Power or Betrayal?
By Adamu Aminu. The phenomenon of politicians switching political parties, commonly referred to as “cross carpeting,” has become a recurring feature in many democratic systems, particularly in Nigeria. While some view this…
Presidential Solar Project: Should Nigerians still have hope in power sector?
It is with deep sorrow and a flummoxed mind that we witness the approval of the installation of solar panels consuming billions in the Presidential Villa. It seems to be alarming that…
Understanding El-Rufa’i’s Defection To SDP
BY Abdullahi Yusuf Ever since Malam Nasiru El-Rufa’i exited from the All Progressives Congress(APC) and subsequently defected to the Social Democratic party(SDP), tongues have been wagging as to the real reason he…
Uniting Kano: A Call to Action for Political Leaders and Elders
By Suleiman Abdullahi Dawakin Kudu suleimanasuleiman476@gmail.com Vice President Kashim Shettima has made a courageous and timely appeal to the political leadership of Kano State, urging them to set aside their differences for…
Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf: A Visionary Leader Driving Health Sector Transformation in Kano State
Honourable Commissioner for Health Champions Excellence, Innovation, and Global Collaboration Kano, Nigeria – 25th April, 2025– At a time when strong, evidence-based leadership is essential for public health advancement, Dr. Abubakar Labaran…
The precariousness of presumed Permanence In Positions
By Bala Ibrahim In their attempts to remind us not to take any condition for granted, times without number, motivational speakers have used the quote, “No condition is permanent”. Indeed there are…
Maryam Abacha: A Mixture Of A Mother And A Motherlode
By Bala Ibrahim. As the world commiserates the demise of Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, who died today at 88, the need has arisen, for us to revisit…
A Leap Forward: Governor Namadi’s Vision for Jigawa’s Youth
By Lamara Garba Azare Governor Malam Umar Namadi’s administration has taken a significant step towards empowering the youth of Jigawa State with the unveiling of the 2025 Special Students’ Scholarship Program. This…
When Power Turns Petty: The Tragedy of Governance in Bauchi
—A National Outcry on the Verbal Assault Against Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar By: Abubakar Garba Katagum By every reckoning of political decorum, the office of a state governor is expected to exemplify…
Kwankwaso:When Silence Is Golden
By Abdullahi Yusuf Of late,the Nigerian media have been awash with speculative reports about the possible return of the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Political Movement worldwide, Sen.Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to the All…
Comrade Nura Iro Ma’aji: Public Servant par excellence
By Sameen Y Said (Dr SYS) In today’s politics, where dividends of democratic governance are shared by a few individuals for personal benefits, commitment is rare, and unprofessionalism has become the order…
Exemplary Leadership in Higher Education: The Transformative Impact of Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo
By Musa Sufi, Jigawa State, Nigeria Introduction: A Visionary Leader in a Changing World In an era marked by complex challenges and shifting paradigms in global education, visionary leadership has never been…
Election Season in Nigeria: A Period for Reflective Contemplation
By Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, FNSE Midway through his inaugural term, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is already grappling with escalating pressure as opposition parties commence strategizing for the 2027 elections. Election season…
2027: The Disturbing Ethnic Sing Song From Yobe
By Modu Zanna The emerging ethnic narrative ahead of the 2027 general elections in Yobe State is understandably eliciting attacks and condemnations from its sons and daughters as well as well-wishers across…
Unpaid and Unheard: The Digital Exclusion of Rural Women
In a quiet farming village where agriculture is the primary livelihood, three women including 28-year-old Safiya work tirelessly on a local farm, planting and harvesting crops for wages that remain elusive. The…

