When Last Did You Use Your Active Mind
By Agba Jalingo There is a hackneyed account of a certain serial killer who was sentenced to death by hanging, by a judge. On D-Day when he was to be executed, he was informed that the judge had altered his…
The Duality of Critique: A Reflection on Zainabun Dady’s critique of Tajudeen Abbas’s Initiatives
By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman This morning, I encountered a particularly incendiary piece penned by Zainab Amin Rafindadi and attributed to a certain Zainabun Dady, who expressed vehement discontent regarding the initiatives of Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives….
Beware of ATM Card Swap: A Growing Concern in Nigeria
By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh As Nigerians continue to rely on Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) for their daily financial transactions, a new trend of card swapping has emerged, leaving many victims bewildered and financially vulnerable. In this article, we will explore…
Edo Killings: We Mustn’t Be Fooled
By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman The recent visit of the Edo State governor to Kano, ostensibly aimed at pacifying the rising anger over the tragic killing of 16 innocent travelers in his state, raises significant concerns that must not be overlooked. While…
Echoes of Uromi: A Call for Unity in Diversity
By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman Introduction The recent and tragic events in Uromi, Edo State, where 16 Northerners were mercilessly slaughtered by a mob incited by state-owned vigilantes, have once again highlighted the deep-seated ethnic and regional tensions that continue to plague…
Inclusive Governance: Why Delta Non-Indigenes Honoured Oborevwori
By Festus Ahon The recent recognition of Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, by non-indigenes residing in the state, underscores his dedication to inclusive governance and unity. This honour reflects the widespread appreciation of his leadership style, which embraces…
President Tinubu’s Renaming of the FUE, Kano: A Tribute to Alhaji Yusuf Maitama Sule
By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman In a significant move that resonates deeply with the values and aspirations of Northern Nigerians, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to rename the Federal University of Education, Kano, to Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education stands…
Tinubu: CIA Asset, Nigeria’s Baggage By Bolaji O. Akinyemi
The article Tinubu’s Second Term at Risk stirred the hornet’s nest. The number of messages from Nigerians demanding clarification on what it means to be a CIA asset was overwhelming. I then realized that proceeding with Part Two without addressing…
Oborevwori’s New Telegraph Award: Consolidating A Growing Stubborn Truth
By Monday Uwagwu Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, received yet another accolade over the weekend. This time, the New Telegraph Newspapers honored him with the Governor of the Year 2024 award for infrastructural development, recognizing his contributions in…
Revitalizing Nigeria’s Steel Industry: Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu’s Impact on Kogi Youths
By Daniel Yusuf Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, the Minister of Steel Development, has been a driving force behind the revitalization of Nigeria’s steel industry. His leadership and commitment to empowering Nigerian youths are worthy of praise. As a key player…
The Fact of the Past Between El-Rufai and Ribadu
By Yushau A. Shuaib In the weeks leading up to the 2007 Kano State gubernatorial election, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, then Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and a prominent member of President Olusegun Obasanjo’s cabinet, visited Kano to mediate…
