By Law Mefor For a while now, there has been a heated debate in Nigeria regarding the creation of state police. The majority of Nigerians think state police is a good idea…
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Nigeria’s Detainment of Binance Executives: Separating Fact from Fiction
By Ahmad Muhammad Danyaro Recent headlines have painted a picture of two Binance executives – Nadeem Anjarwalla and Tigran Gambaryan – being “unjustly” detained in Nigeria. While their situation maybe concerning, a…
Soludo And A New Anambra (3): The Two-year Scorecard
By Law Mefor Opposition politicians are sometimes able to admit the truth and provide unflattering praise. Yes, the Prof Chukwuma Soludo administration is doing remarkably well. Even the opposition in Anambra State…
Before Their Excellencies and Honourables go on the ‘ritual’ Ramadan Umrah
By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi This article should have come before the month of Ramadan, but as the saying goes – Better late than never- is very much apt in this case. Besides,…
The Call for Sanusi’s Reinstatement: Reigniting Kano’s Economic Flame By Salisu Hamisu Ali
By Salisu Hamisu Ali Amidst the whispers of tradition and the clamor for progress, Kano finds itself at a crossroads, seeking the return of one of its most prominent sons, Khalifa Malam…
Curious Case of Mustapha Salisu: A Rising Star’s Mysterious Absence
By Ellams Awwal Mustapha Salisu, once prolific goal scorer for NPFL team Katsina United. In the previous two seasons, Salisu showcased his prowess emerging top goal scorer for the Chanji boys before…
Celebrating The Legacy Of A True Public Servant : Senator Kawu Sumaila at 56
By Comrade Abdullahi Ghali Basaf abdullahighali7@gmail.com Today marks the 56th birthday of Suleiman Abdurrahaman, fondly known as Kawu Sumaila (OFR), a distinguished figure in Nigerian politics and public service. Born on March…
Why ALDRAP is challenging the extension of the National Assembly workers’ retirement age in court
By Law Mefor The National Assembly just passed the Bill to increase the retirement age of National Assembly civil servants to 65 years or 40 years of service, whichever comes first. The…
Soludo And A New Anambra (Part One)
By Law Mefor Despite formidable obstacles, Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s Master Plan for a new Anambra has begun to document numerous victories. Since its founding on August 27, 1991, Anambra State has tried…
Proposed State Police: A Memo To The Modality Committee
By Law Mefor Victor Hugo, a renowned philosopher, famously said, “No force on earth can stop an idea whose time has come”. An idea that has reached its prime is known as…
Nigeria And The Necessity Of Nagging For Nationalism
By Bala Ibrahim There is an old and familiar proverb that says, necessity is the mother of invention. I learnt it originated from the Socratic dialogue, in the time of Plato, the…
Buhari/Emefiele And The Albatross Of Too Much Trust
By Bala Ibrahim If there is anything like wrongness in righteousness, then we can say, the rectitude of former President Muhammadu Buhari, is good to go as a candidate for that catch….
Venezuela And Nigeria’s Economic Crises: The Troubling Similarities
By Law Mefor President Bola Tinubu recently declared that he should be included in the Guinness Book of Records for having the guts to remove fuel subsidy on his first day in…
The Dark Side of Valentine’s Day: Combating Drug Abuse
As Valentine’s Day approaches, hearts flutter with anticipation of romantic gestures, chocolates, and love notes, the air becomes tinged with romance, anticipation, and the unmistakable scent of roses. Amidst the flurry of…
Economics 101 About Current Nigeria’s Economy
By Akib Abiola Why the Naira is falling. Even if an Angel is our President right now, we would still have the same problems unless we Nigerians change our attitudes and spending…
Should Nigerians Be Allowed To Bear Arms?
By Law Mefor The argument over whether Nigerians should be allowed by law to carry weapons for self-defence is returning and gaining traction in light of the terrifyingly high levels of insecurity in…
BEYOND DUTY: Compt. Shu’aibu’s Unyielding Support for CGC Bashir Adeniyi’s Plans to Achieve Policy Thrust
In the annals of Nigeria’s civil service, there are figures whose commitment to duty transcends mere obligation—it becomes an evidence and proof to their unwavering dedication and love for country. Among these…
Nigeria: Experiencing The Excruciation Of Errand In The Endeavour Of An Enterprise
By Bala Ibrahim A hasty glance at the dictionary today, gave the meaning of an enterprise as a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one. This means, it would take…
Democracy Backslide And The Future Of ECOWAS Post Exit Of Three Nations
By Law Mefor This Tuesday, in Abuja, the Save Democracy Group – West Africa (SDG-WA) and the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought (TAS) held a policy dialogue. They expressed alarm…
The remarkable Legacy of Engr. Ramat: Reflecting on Four years of his impact as Ungoggo LG Chair
By Muhammad Hussain In the annals of Ungoggo’s local governance, Engr. Ramat stands out as an exemplary leader, hailed as the greatest Chairman of all time. As he gracefully concludes his tenure,…
Rt Hon Jibrin Isma’il Falgore: Kano State Assembly gets the right man at the right time
The Kano State House of Assembly has surprised many by electing Rt Hon Speaker House of Assembly Kano State, Hon Jibrin Ismail Falgore, under the New Nigeria Peoples Party. This marks a…
Tinubu, Nigeria is Sinking and Streets are Full of Tears
By Farooq A. Kperogi The searing torment that everyday folks are going through in Nigeria right now is so dire, so unbearably extreme, and so unexampled in its rawness that even diasporan…
Muhammadu Sanusi II’s Betrayal Of People’s Trust, A Warning Against Personal Gain
By Bello Umar In the realm of social justice and the pursuit of rights, it is disheartening to witness individuals who were once hailed as champions of the people, suddenly betraying the…
Beyond Protection: Cultivating Peace Through Quality Education In Nigeria
BY BLESSING TARFA The theme of the 2024 International Day of Education, Learning for Lasting Peace, resonated with the entire world. While the nature of attacks may be peculiar, no country’s education…
Policy And Strategy Genius: ACG Alfa’s Visionary Contributions to Nigeria Customs Service’s Future Through Proper Policy-Plotting
Within the intricate and multifaceted landscape of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Assistant Comptroller-General (ACG) Ibrahim Alfa emerges as a steadfast emblem of both professionalism and integrity. His presence in this dynamic…