By Bala Ibrahim. Following the mounting pressure from education stakeholders, parents, and civil society groups, who were loud in condemning the depressing performance of candidates in this year’s examination, the registrar of…
Category: Opinion
The So Called Ibrahamic House Suggestion In Nigeria
By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi The arrival on our shores of the suggestion of a ‘united’ Ibrahamic House, has exposed the backwardness of Nigeria in serious matters. A case that has been discussed…
DSP Barau: Most Visible Northern Legislator – Poll Report
By Abba Anwar In preparation for the celebration of the second year anniversary for the 10th Assembly/Senate in the current dispensation, Opinion Poll experts under the aegis of Media-Legislative Engagement for Democracy…
Mocking English Accent over Governance Deliverables
By Adamu Aminu In a recent plenary session, Senator Sani Musa from Niger State urged his colleagues to maintain ethical standards in the Senate. This call to action came in the wake…
Hon. Sagir Koki: Stellar Performance of a Legislative Pace-setter
By Ahmad Kankarofi All he ever wanted as a child to do in life was to make a difference in other people’s lives. As a child, he thought the only way to…
Sukuk VII and the Hypocrisy of Selective Outrage: A Call for Religious Tolerance and National Unity
By Adamu S Ladan The Federal Government’s recent unveiling of the FGN Sukuk VII issuance—NGN 300 billion to be deployed towards rehabilitating and constructing vital road infrastructure across Nigeria—is a laudable milestone….
Senator Sani: A Pretentious Puritan With A Polluted Pedagogy
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…
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…