As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, the emergence of Dr. Yusuf Jibril (JY), a former Kano State Commissioner for Agriculture, as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)…
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Democracy Day: Reflecting on the Undemocratization of Nigeria’s Democracy
By Michael Olagun Every June 12, Nigerians gather to celebrate Democracy Day, commemorating the sacrifices of countless citizens who fought for the restoration of democratic governance after years of military rule. It…
State Police: Dotting the “I”s and Crossing the “T”s for National Security
By Michael Olaogun As the House of Representatives passes the Bill providing for the establishment of State Police and for Related Matters amidst the challenges of terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, communal conflicts, and…
The leadership behind consensus: How Gov Yusuf kept Kano APC united through high-stakes primaries
There are moments in politics when leadership is tested not by elections, not by public rallies and not by speeches delivered before cheering crowds, but by the ability to manage competing ambitions…
Bamidele and the Return of the Tenure Elongation Brigade
Babayola M. Toungo The proposal by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele to amend Nigeria’s Constitution and introduce a single six-year term for the President and state governors is being presented as a bold…
Three Years on, Dikko Radda Delivering Where It Matters (Part II)
Three Years on, Dikko Radda Delivering Where It Matters (Part II) By Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed This is Part II of our celebration of Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda’s three years in office….
Why ‘Barking Dogs’ Are Not Capturing Peter Obi’s Attention
Why ‘Barking Dogs’ Are Not Capturing Peter Obi’s Attention By Ike Abonyi Certain individuals are making a concerted effort to divert Peter Obi’s focus by attempting to capture his attention. The increasing…
Why Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Stands Out As Kano’s Most Prepared Governorship Candidate For 2027
Why Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Stands Out As Kano’s Most Prepared Governorship Candidate For 2027 By Zaharaddeen Nasiru Getso, PhD. Department of Chemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria As Kano State approaches another crucial…
Senator Barau: 3 Years Of Meritorious Service To Humanity As DSP
Senator Barau: 3 Years Of Meritorious Service To Humanity As DSP By Abba Anwar As a build up to 2023 general election, Senator Barau I Jibrin, was campaigning to become a Senator…
Three Years Of Purposeful Governance: Governor Yusuf Executes Projects Under Kano First Agenda
Three Years Of Purposeful Governance: Governor Yusuf Executes Projects Under Kano First Agenda By Comrade Al’amin Albarra Following the successful completion of the third anniversary of our great leader, the Executive Governor…
Tinubu’s Misadventure: The Search For A Credible Alternative
Tinubu’s Misadventure: The Search For A Credible Alternative By Mahmud Shuaibu Ringim Three years into the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, one of the central promises of his Renewed Hope Agenda—the…
Silence Is Complicity: How Peter Obi And Kwankwaso’s Failure To Repudiate Their Supporters’ Insults Against The Sardauna Exposes The True Character Of The NDC Ticket
Silence Is Complicity: How Peter Obi And Kwankwaso’s Failure To Repudiate Their Supporters’ Insults Against The Sardauna Exposes The True Character Of The NDC Ticket By Mohammed Hussaini In the political culture…
Ahmed Gambo Saleh at 57: Celebrating a Judicial Reformer and Defender of the Rule of Law
By Ahmad Muhammad Danyaro & Bashir Ayagi Esq “All the rights secured to the citizens under the Constitution are worth nothing, and a mere bubble, except guaranteed to them by an independent…
The Questions Peter Obi Owes Nigerians Answer
The Questions Peter Obi Owes Nigerians Answer By Onyedikachi Chinatu “The only thing I disagree with is naming IPOB terrorist; they are not terrorists.” “I stay in Onitsha, and I can tell…
Peter Obi, IPOB And The Questions That Still Demand Answers
Peter Obi, IPOB And The Questions That Still Demand Answers By Munir Ibrahim Publisher Politically, words matter. The statements made by public figures, particularly those seeking the highest office in the land,…
Nigerians Deserve Answers: Peter Obi Cannot Remain Silent on His IPOB Comments
By Comrade Najeeb Nasir Ibrahim Leadership is not only about making promises; it is also about taking responsibility for public statements. When a politician seeks to lead a nation as diverse and…
Buni @ 7: KACRAN’s Verdict On 7 Years Of Impact In Yobe & Nigeria
Buni @ 7: KACRAN’s Verdict On 7 Years Of Impact In Yobe & Nigeria By Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu Sincerely speaking, no one mentions His Excellency Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni, CON,…
Nigeria and Poland: Six decades of Friendship Through Diplomacy, Trade and Culture
By Ahmad Muhammad Danyaro Since the establishment of diplomatic relations on May 30, 1962, Nigeria and Poland have maintained a relationship that, though often understated in global discourse, reflects the enduring value…
2027:The Scramble For Kano Senatorial Seats Begins
2027:The Scramble For Kano Senatorial Seats Begins By Adamu Aminu. As Nigeria’s 2027 general elections approach, political activity in Kano State is intensifying. The contest for the three senatorial zones — Kano…
An Empty House Presents An Empty Candidate: How Kwankwasiyya’s Adoption of a Powerless Candidate Exposed Their Hollow Domain
…How the emergence of the cheapest on the throne tells more about the fast-eroding empire By Shariff Aminu Ahlan Politics is indeed a funny and dirty game, as it gives room for…
The Politics of Promises Kept: Analyzing the People-Centered Governance Style of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf
By Mohammed Babagana Abubakar The Unifier Project Coordinator Kano State Political analyst Larry Sabato once observed that politics is a good deal like religion in that everyone should have some, but it…
Governance, Public Confidence and the Changing Politics of Kano
Three years in service… By Munir Ibrahim Publisher As Kano gradually moves toward the 2027 political cycle, public discourse is increasingly shifting from partisan rhetoric to a broader assessment of governance, leadership…
Three Years of Renewed Hope: Mapping Kano’s Development Under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf
Three Years of Renewed Hope: Mapping Kano’s Development Under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf By Abdu Saidu The third anniversary of the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf provides an opportunity to reflect…
Jan-Gwarzo: A well-deserved Mandate For a Loyal Political Soldier of the Masses
By Nura Sunusi Gwarzo The emergence of Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo as the Governorship Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for Kano State is a deserving tribute to decades of steadfast…
Bola Tinubu: the man who took the bullet for Nigeria to survive
By Bayo Onanuga With politicking intensifying ahead of the January 2027 election, opposition politicians have escalated their campaign of misinformation and calumny to diminish the impact and achievements of this administration over…