By Law Mefor Let me state from the outset: the only candidate who truly campaigned in the Anambra governorship electioneering campaign was Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance…
Category: Opinion
The Making Of Tsunami Soludo
By Law Mefor Governor Chukwuma Soludo is a political strategist, tactician and disruptor. The just concluded Anambra guber election, in which, much like a tsunami, he won with a landslide, proved this…
Trump’s Faulty Dance on Global Stage, by Haruna Hadejia
Not until now, I thought Trump is smart So, Trump is not smart? I don’t think Trump is fighting for God! Trump, not all that civilised? Honestly, I thought Trump is smart…
A Fraying Tapestry of Strife and Neglect
By Babayola M. Toungo Northern Nigeria, once celebrated as a vibrant mosaic of peoples and landscapes, now stands perilously close to unravelling. The region’s immense geographical sweep and rich cultural diversity, once…
Nigeria And The Recurring Rupture Of Rectitude
Nigeria And The Recurring Rupture Of Rectitude By Bala Ibrahim Nigeria is going through a tenure of tough and terrible changes, but the most terrible among them all, is the decay of…
DSP Barau, Alwan’s Allegations and Ramat’s Cul-de-sac
DSP Barau, Alwan’s Allegations and Ramat’s Cul-de-sac By Abba Anwar Deputy Senate President, Distinguished Senator Barau I Jibrin, CFR, is no stranger to political persecution, orchestrated machinations and creation of bamboozled lies…
The Danger of Enforcing Mother Tongue as the Medium of Instruction in Kano State Public Schools
By M.B.Musa, PhD Department of Sociology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. mbmusa@abu.edu.ng The recent move by the Kano State House of Assembly to enforce the use of mother tongue as the language of…
Nigeria–U.S. Relations: The Wisdom of Sheba
By Adamu S. Ladan The Qur’an recounts a timeless story that offers profound insight into leadership, diplomacy, and the delicate balance of power. The story of the Queen of Sheba—Bilqis—narrated in Surah…
Nigeria:Between Bombs,Bullets And Boots Of The Bully
Nigeria:Between Bombs,Bullets And Boots Of The Bully By Bala Ibrahim Since 2002, when the Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad, which in Arabic means, “People Committed to the Prophet’s Teachings for Propagation and Jihad”,…
2027: How the APC May Fare in the Northeast
By Muhammadu Isa Muhammadu As of today, the All Progressives Congress (APC) controls three states in the Northeast, Borno, Gombe, and Yobe, while the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) controls three, Adamawa, Bauchi,…
Nigeria Needs Transfer of Technology, Not Troops – By Na’ im Sulaiman AJ
Nigeria’s path to sustainable stability and growth lies not in the deployment of military might, but in the strategic transfer of technology and knowledge. While security interventions may address immediate threats, they…
Media Freedom: How Ganduje’s Govt, Where Garba Was the Image Maker, Gagged the Media
By Danlami Ibrahim It’s laughable enough to read a statement issued by former NUJ President, Malam Comrade Muhammad Garba, in which he accused the present Kano State Government of press intimidation by…
OPINION: From NUJ President to Press Oppressor: Garba’s Fall
….Ganduje’s Era of Media Intimidation Revisited As a Nigerian, I respect that everyone is entitled to their opinion, as guaranteed by the Constitution. However, the right to express an opinion does not…
Nigeria: Diplomatic Delusion Deeply Demoralizing Democracy
By Bala Ibrahim As a country, Nigeria has always been a major player internationally, since it gained independence in 1960. Even under military rule, Nigeria was a significant force in the affairs…
Nigeria and The Conflict of Characterising Christianity
By Bala Ibrahim No one needs invasion, particularly invasion on the grounds of religious characterization, or mischaracterization. And Nigeria must rise to the occasion of spelling out that to the world. Since…
Kano Pillars’ Dismal Performance: What The Government Must Do
Kano Pillars’ Dismal Performance: What The Government Must Do By Shehu Adamu The current administration of Kano Pillars FC has come under mounting scrutiny from stakeholders and fans alike. As the club…
Kwankwaso @69:The Red Cap And The Conscience Of A Nation
Kwankwaso @69:The Red Cap And The Conscience Of A Nation As he turns 69, President Tinubu, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, and millions of admirers celebrate a statesman whose red cap has become…
Once a Soldier Always a Soldier
By Bala Ibrahim A childhood friend of mine came to Abuja from Kafanchan. He called to inform me that he was in town on a mission to witness the pull out parade…
Soludo’s Solution For Voter Apathy In Anambra
By Law Mefor During his state visit to Anambra State earlier this year, President Asiwaju Bola Tinubu told Ndi-Anambra, “We have the solution. Soludo is the solution. He knows the way. We…
Dujiman Katsina: A Trailblazer of Outstanding Accomplishments
By Sardauna Francis The mandate of a legislator transcends the hallowed chambers of the National Assembly; it is fundamentally about grassroots impact, delivering tangible change that uplifts the human condition. In the…
Security: A Locution With Limited Laxity In Lexicon?
By Bala Ibrahim Like in every language, certain words come with phonetic flexibility, such that there is room for the chances of changes in their pronunciations and meaning, without much ado or…
The Crippling Grip of Economic Instability: Nigeria’s Struggle and the WB/IMF’s 10 Prescription
By Abbati Bako In the intricate dance of global economies, Nigeria’s financial stability hangs precariously in the balance. The nation’s economic woes are a stark reminder that a thriving economy is the…
Tosin Ajayi’s DSS: Balancing Security with the Rule of Law
By Deji Adesogan One year on, DSS reforms show quiet transformation under Ajayi’s leadership. When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi as Director-General of the Department of State Services…
Saleh Baba: Philanthropist Without Borders, By Engr. Usman Abba, Rano
In a world where success is often measured by wealth, power, and social influence, few individuals remind us that the true essence of greatness lies in humility, service, and compassion. One of…
Tinubu’s Security Shake-Up: A Bold Reset for Nigeria’s Peace Agenda
Tinubu’s Security Shake-Up: A Bold Reset for Nigeria’s Peace Agenda By Dr Ibrahim brahim Sani Kaita President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent removal and reconstitution of the nation’s Service Chiefs marks a bold…