The visit of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to former President Muhammadu Buhari has given the All Progressives Congress a sleepless night. At a time when the party should focus on how to better…
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Mallam Nuhu and the Mischief of Merciless Muggers’ Misdemeanour
By Bala Ibrahim Nigeria is a wonderful country, too wonderful to make one forget the meaning of a kerfuffle. Whatever happens, someone somewhere is waiting to make an issue out of it,…
An Analysis By An Igbo Man: Northern Nigeria; Kano Throne On The Globe
As an Igbo Nigerian, watching the events unfold in Kano with the police summoning Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II over a harmless and respectful Eid homage is both infuriating and heartbreaking. This is…
Why Emir Muhammad Sanusi ll Deserves Public Apology From Police
By Kabir Bashir Soron Dinki With the recent withdrawal by the Nigeria Police Force, of summon to His Highness, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II over the last Sallah celebrations that recorded an incident…
RE : The Decoration Of Ganduje As A Peace Ambassador: Unmasking A Legacy Of Divisiveness And Manipulation
By Abba Anwar First and foremost I used my real name to write my most recent article, captioned “Ganduje Repeats History : Takes Peace to Kano.” Though it is not a sin…
Ending Banditry in the North: A Collective Effort
By: Dr Ibrahim Sani Kaita The northern region of Nigeria is grappling with the scourge of banditry and insurgency, which has led to unprecedented setbacks and underdevelopment. The recent kidnapping of General…
62 Hearty Cheers to Progressive Governor Umar Namadi
By Ahmad Danyaro Providence, fate, hard work and loyalty. These four words obviously shaped the life of Mallam Namadi (Governor of Jigawa state) who on, April 7, turned the age of 62…
Re: Invitation to HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II, PhD
On April 4, 2025, the Inspector General of Police issued a formal invitation to His Royal Highness the Emir of Kano, requesting his attendance for an investigative discussion at Force CID in…
Concerns Over Invitation To Emir Of Kano: A Call For Caution
By Tijjani Sarki The invitation extended to the Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, by the Police Headquarters in Abuja for an investigative meeting raises several critical concerns that warrant immediate…
When Power Fears Legacy: Emir Sanusi, the Police, and the Spectacle of Political Intimidation
The recent move by the Kano State Police Command to summon His Highness Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II for questioning, ostensibly over a Sallah homage visit that included no horses, no title holders,…
Kano Sallah Durbar Cancellation: A Painful but Necessary, Wise Decision
By Muhammadu Dan Sa’idu For the second time in two seasons (2024 and 2025), the famous Kano Sallah durbar processions were cancelled. No thanks to security threats, which were cited as the…
One Nigeria is a Myth: I’m Not Convinced That it’s Achievable
“I don’t believe in one Nigeria”- Tinubu. The story, published by Thisday April 13, 1997, concluded that Nigeria’s fragmentation is inevitable. I must admit that I have succumb to the wisdom of…
Periscoping Waiya’s Alleged Assault on Free Press Viz the Preponderance of Mob Reasoning
By Al Amin Ubandoma The recent controversy surrounding Kano State Commissioner for Information, Ambassador Ibrahim Waiya, has sparked heated debates about free press and mob reasoning. The controversy began with an opinionated…
The El-Rufai Enigma: Achievements, Controversies, and Political Shifts
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman Malam Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai recently marked his 65th birthday, an occasion celebrated by President Bola Tinubu, who commended his contributions to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his…
Journalists: The Unseen Heroes of Development, Kano Desires Collaboration Not Confrontation
BY AMINU BALA By convention and practice, media houses and journalists have the right to express their opinions under guided principles, ethical compliance, and the rule of law. The recent allegations surrounding…
Re: A Defense of Press Freedom and Not a License for Recklessness
By Salisu M. Indabawa In response to the recent rejoinder by Hafiz Abubakar, it is important to reaffirm that press freedom is a core tenet of democracy. It is the fundamental role…
Shehu Gabam’s Falsehoods: Setting the Record Straight
By Zangina Ahmed Bunkure Former PRO, SDP Kano State Recent remarks by Shehu Gabam in his BBC interview have raised serious concerns about the distortion of facts and political revisionism. Among the…
The Unlawful Arrest of Journalist: A Grave Threat to Press Freedom in Kano
The recent arrest of two journalists at the directive of Honorable Commision of Information, Ibrahim Waiya, is an outright assault on press freedom and a clear attempt to silence those who dare…
NUJ at 70: A Tribute to Kano State Correspondents’ Chapel
By: Lamara Garba Azare Seven decades of unity and brotherhood, A bond that’s strong, a tie that’s good. Kano State Correspondents’ Chapel, a radiant beacon, A shining example, in the dark of…
Reimagining Nigeria’s Urban Landscape: The Place Of Kwankwasiyya City
By Tijjani Sarki Urbanization in the 21st century presents both exciting opportunities and significant challenges. As cities rapidly expand, developing nations like Nigeria face the difficult task of addressing overcrowded metropolises, strained…
A Reflection on the VOA Broadcast Suspension
By Saleh Shehu Ashaka In an unprecedented turn of events, the Voice of America (VOA), a beacon of unbiased news and a symbol of free press, finds itself in silence. The abrupt…
Taraba: N500bn bond to finance budget of N431.3bn?
By Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu One of the strong arguments for the removal of the subsidy on petrol was that it would make more money available to the states for development. Indeed, some state…
Kano State Saves ₦42 Million by Eradicating Ghost Enrollees in Healthcare Scheme: A Bold Step Towards Transparency and Efficiency
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Kano Nigeria In a significant move to curb fraud and enhance accountability, the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has successfully identified and removed 8,875 ghost enrollees…
2027: Why Buhari’s Loyalists Cannot Break Tinubu
By Ibrahim Ahidjo Karlahi The current argument going on in some Northern political circles that former President Mohammadu Buhari and his loyalists are orchestrating a political comeback to derail President Bola Ahmed…
IBB’s Portrayal of Nigerian Media: A loyal adversary or the government’s frenemy?
By John Andah As a devoted historian of Nigeria’s media landscape, I approached the recently launched autobiography of former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retd.), with keen interest – particularly to…