When Kano Pilgrims In Saudi Arabia Become Model Of Discipline, Patience, Devotion By Lamara Garba Azare As the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage gradually approaches its conclusion, one remarkable story that deserves to be…
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Consensus, Primaries and Anti-Party Activity: The Quiet Fault Lines in Nigeria’s Political Parties
By Adamu Aminu Consensus is often presented as a remedy for discord within Nigeria’s political parties. It is framed as a way to avoid divisive primaries, create a quick appearance of unity,
N12.6 Trillion On Debt Servicing: What Could Nigeria Have Achieved Instead?
₦12.6 Trillion On Debt Servicing: What Could Nigeria Have Achieved Instead? By Abdullahi Ghali Basaf The administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly spent about ₦12.6 trillion on debt servicing in nine…
Governor Fintiri, Fair Primaries and the Rise of a Worthy Successor
By Babayola M. Toungo In Nigeria’s turbulent political culture, succession battles are often destructive wars of attrition. Governors nearing the end of their tenure frequently mistake political leadership for personal ownership, imposing…
Kwankwaso, Abba, and the Fate of Binary Choice
By Adamu Aminu The dynamics in Kano politics ahead of 2027 point to a narrowing path — a binary choice that may either end Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s long supremacy or compel…
INSIGHT: Balancing Associations with Technology Innovation Hubs for Economically Inclusive Northern Nigeria
By Na’ im Sulaiman Technology innovation hubs are becoming one of the most important drivers of economic growth in Nigeria. These hubs are centers where young entrepreneurs, software developers, startups, researchers, and…
2nd Response To Lawan A.Kazaure’s Bravado
2nd Response To Lawan A.Kazaure’s Bravado By Habibu Muhammad In my first response to Lawan A. Kazaure last week, i made a promise to engage him on any future misguided article being…
2nd Response To Lawan A.Kazaure Bravado
2nd Response To Lawan A.Kazaure Bravado By Habibu Muhammad In my first response to Lawan A. Kazaure last week, i made a promise to engage him on any future misguided article being…
ADC And The Danger Of Winner-Takes-All Syndrome
ADC And The Danger Of Winner-Takes-All Syndrome By Lawan A. Kazaure Desperation is a state of extreme hopelessness or urgency where someone has run out of objective ideas and solutions, leading to…
Lawan A.Kazaure Bravado And The Poverty Of Disjointed Self-Delusion
Lawan A.Kazaure Bravado And The Poverty Of Disjointed Self-Delusion By Habibu Muhammad In recent times, political discourse in Jigawa State has increasingly drifted away from issue-based engagement toward emotional manipulation, political propaganda,…
The Death Of Hon. Abba Anas Adamu And The Smear Campaign Against Matawalle’s Impeccable Personality
The Death Of Hon. Abba Anas Adamu And The Smear Campaign Against Matawalle’s Impeccable Personality By Lawan A. Kazaure Indication is glaring that, greed is eminently taking the two new high profile…
Kano South Reconciliation: Rurum And Sumaila Sheathe Their Swords
Kano South Reconciliation: Rurum And Sumaila Sheathe Their Swords By Adamu Aminu The political atmosphere in Kano South, once clouded by tension and whispers of rivalry, has taken a decisive turn toward…
Inside the Informant Networks Undermining Nigeria’s Anti-Banditry Campaign
Inside the Informant Networks Undermining Nigeria’s Anti-Banditry Campaign By Samuel Aruwan In Nigeria’s war against banditry, the most dangerous weapon is not always in the hands of those pulling the trigger. It…
Governor Radda’s New Vanguard: The Innovative Young Leaders Transforming Katsina State into a Model of Modern Governance – Part 1
By Dr Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Sustainable Development Journalist In a region often associated with insecurity, poverty, unemployment, and governance challenges, Katsina State is steadily crafting a different narrative, one driven by innovation,…
Kano South Fallout: Has Rurum Drawn A Red Line Against Kawu Sumaila?
Kano South Fallout: Has Rurum Drawn A Red Line Against Kawu Sumaila? Asks Adamu Aminu The political dynamic in Kano South has shifted from collaboration to confrontation. Hon. Kabiru Alhassan Rurum and…
Shekarau – Zaura: Democracy Denied Or Discipline Displayed?
Shekarau – Zaura: Democracy Denied Or Discipline Displayed? By Adamu Aminu The controversy surrounding the All Progressives Congress (APC) decision to adopt former Governor Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau as its consensus candidate for…
Shekarau – Zaura: Democracy Denied Or Discipline Displayed?
Shekarau – Zaura: Democracy Denied Or Discipline Displayed? By Adamu Aminu The controversy surrounding the All Progressives Congress (APC) decision to adopt former Governor Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau as its consensus candidate for…
Nigeria, “State Capture” and the Way Forward
By Michael Olaogun Nigeria today increasingly reflects the dangerous symptoms of state capture. Nigerians have become so accustomed to stories of corruption, insecurity, judicial manipulation among others, that many now treat as…
A New Dawn for Kano Youths: Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s Safe Corridor Initiative and the Hope of a Better Tomorrow
The recent approval for the take off of Phase III of the Safe Corridor Programme by the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on the 28th of April 2026 at the…
Laushi: The Honest Leader Jigawa Never Had The Chance To Call Governor
Laushi: The Honest Leader Jigawa Never Had The Chance To Call Governor By Lamara Garba Azare There are deaths that bring sorrow, and there are deaths that leave wounds too deep for…
If Kalashnikov Could Regret Inventing AK-47, Nigeria Can End Political Violence
By Abbas Ibrahim At the age of 27, Mikhail Kalashnikov invented what later became one of the most recognized assault rifles in modern history, the AK-47. As a Russian soldier and engineer,…
The Return Of Veteran Hajj Administrator At Kano Pilgrims Board
The Return Of Veteran Hajj Administrator At Kano Pilgrims Board By Auwalu Umar The decision of Kano State government to appoint Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, a retired Permanent Secretary and seasoned hajj…
Danmodi, The Procurement Forum, And The Pursuit Of Transparent Governance In Jigawa State
Danmodi, The Procurement Forum, And The Pursuit Of Transparent Governance In Jigawa State By Ahmed Ilallah At a time when public demand for transparency, accountability, and prudent management of resources continues to…
The Return Of Veteran Hajj Administrator At Kano Pilgrims Board
The Return Of Veteran Hajj Administrator At Kano Pilgrims Board By Auwalu Umar The decision of Kano State government to appoint Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, a retired Permanent Secretary and seasoned hajj…
When Heatwaves Overwhelm Kano Residents
When Heatwaves Overwhelm Kano Residents By Abdullahi Yusuf Heat is referred to as a condition of being hot or warm.It is also termed as a notable degree of hotness.Heat comes in many…