Aminu Tambuwal: Will 2027 be the end of his political career?
By Emmanuel Ado Senator Aminu Tambuwal, once hailed as a rising star in Nigerian politics, may be approaching the end of his political career, judging by the renewed determination of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Sokoto State Chapter to permanently retire him in the 2027 general elections. At the forefront of this mission are Isa […]
Yusuf Hamisu Abubakar (Mai Rago): A Patriot Committed to Governor Uba Sani’s Success.
By Emmanuel Ado In recent days, a deliberate campaign of misinformation and character assassination has been launched against Yusuf Hamisu Abubakar, popularly known as Mai Rago. This effort, spearheaded primarily by Magaji Baba, a self-styled political activist lacking clear ideological grounding, and supported by a handful of other political elements, reflects a troubling misunderstanding or […]
OPINION: Mass Resignations, Discontent, Administrative Collapse, Contract Racketeering, Mental Instability and Nepotism Rock Uba Sani’s Administration
By Saleh Salihu Saminaka The resignation of Prof. Sani Bello and Benjamin Jock — two high-ranking figures in Governor Uba Sani’s inner political circle — has sent shockwaves through the Kaduna State Government and the All Progressives Congress (APC), exposing the deepening rot and internal fractures within the administration. Prof. Sani Bello, Director-General of Uba […]
LETTER TO NDIGBO AROUND THE WORLD
…Yoruba people, kindly pay attention By Dr. Bọ́lá Adéwará Ethnic profiling is a cancer to national unity and global coexistence. It breeds suspicion, fuels discrimination, and undermines peace among peoples. As it is wrong and dangerous to stereotype all Fulani as violent herdsmen or killers, it is equally unjust, and profoundly reckless, to label all […]
Wolves In Shepherds Clothes
Baylor affirms LGBTQ inclusivity Everett Piper OPINION: Last week, Baylor University announced that it had received a grant of approximately $700,000 from the Baugh Foundation to promote LGBTQ inclusivity on its campus. Baylor’s motto is “For the Church, For Texas, For the World.” It describes itself as a Christian university and is a proud member […]
2027 ADA Coalition: A Deal That’s Dead on Arrival
By Ibrahim Dan-Gaskiya Democracy is a system of government where power is vested in the people, either directly or through elected representatives. Key characteristics include free and fair elections, protection of individual rights and freedoms, rule of law, and accountability of government to citizens. Democracy promotes values such as equality, justice, transparency, and representation, allowing […]
OPINION: Kaduna’s Infrastructure Must Be Transparent – Let’s Begin with Data Disclosure
By Ehis Agbon. From roads and bridges to schools and water projects, public infrastructure is the bedrock of development in any society. Yet, for too long, the processes surrounding these projects in Nigeria—particularly at the sub-national level—have been shrouded in opacity. Who gets the contract? At what cost? How far along is the project? These […]
Nigerian beggars in Ghana
By Lasisi Olagunju If you think there are too many beggars on your street, please take heart and brace up. A trending video is showing a massive throng of Nigerian children and women being deported from Ghana where they were found doing street begging. They are said to be part of thousands of West Africans […]
El-tufiakwa for el-Rufai
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu June 1, 2025 One of the memorable moments from the presidential campaign ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 elections featured then ruling party candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the Chatham House in London in December 2022 allocating to leading members of his entourage responsibility for answering various questions from members of the public. […]
FCT Area Council Workers Strike Enters Second Month: Can Solidarity Turn the Tide?
Abuja, Nigeria – 17 May 2025 The indefinite strike by workers in the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has stretched into its eighth week, with no clear resolution in sight. What began on March 24 as a protest over the non-implementation of the national minimum wage has grown into a defining […]