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By Abba Dukawa In 2027, Northern Nigeria will not simply be choosing political parties or candidates; it will be deciding…
By Abba Dukawa As Nigeria approaches another election cycle, insecurity, rising living costs, economic hardship and fuel prices will understandably…
By Lawan Musa Danlami (Baba Lawan) The history of Kano contains a warning that should not be ignored in the…
By Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura When I look back at the journey of my life, I see more than political…
By Abba Dukawa Some people might strongly support a political party because of their identity, beliefs, or past loyalty while,…
By Nura Nello Suleiman BACKGROUND Information is power in every aspect of human endeavour. It can be used either positively…
By ABBA DUKAWA There have been few moments in recent history when people across Northern Nigeria’s ethnic, religious and regional…
Sadiq Ibrahim Dasin Sometimes I wonder what life would be like, if we do not encounter life’s heartbreaks. Just like…
By Abba Dukawa In Nigeria, corruption allegations have increasingly become a tool of political witch-hunting. Old files are routinely dug…
By Faisal Jazuli Kazaure I am among those whom Allah blessed with the opportunity to meet the late Emir of…
By Sani Surajo Abubakar The cry of a child in the middle of the night can mean many things. But…
By Abba Dukawa As we all know, the content, tone, and headlines of newspapers often lean towards sensationalism, largely driven…
By Abba Dukawa I write this article with a deeply heavy heart, saddened by the manner in which some Islamic…
Mahmud Jega The blistering exchange last week between the Presidency and the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria and in particular,…
By Abba Dukawa The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) deserves commendation for demonstrating courage and moral responsibility by speaking…
By Yushau A. Shuaib “When a sponsored attack song backfires, it reveals everything about the sponsors — and nothing damaging…
By Comrade Muhammad Garba Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has dismissed as…
By Ahmad Muhammad Danyaro The conferment of the prestigious Fellow of the Institute of Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (FCMAN)…
By Abba Dukawa I write this letter with a heavy heart to the sons and daughters of Arewa, particularly those…
By Abba Dukawa I did not intend to engage in an unnecessary controversy with a self-centred individual who appears more…
By Abubakar G. Danmalam In politics, structure beats slogans and in Jigawa ADC, one name consistently comes up whenever structure…
By Abba Dukawa Judicial politicization in Nigeria refers to the consequences that arise when the judiciary is perceived as being…
We condemn Kwankwaso’s Ultimate Betrayal: How the Kwankwasiyya Movement’s Alliance With a Political Family That Disrespects Northern Icons Represents the…
By Saifullahi Attahir In our class of 76 MBBS students, about 25 are from Jigawa State, while 51 (68 percent)…
By Rayyanu Bala, Lafia The stories of former Inspector-General of Police, Mike Okiro, and former IGP Mohammed Adamu Abubakar reveal…
By Farooq Kperogi Yesterday, human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, called my attention to a simple but important legal point…
By Abdulhafiz Garba The recent approval for the take off of Phase III of the Safe Corridor Programme by the…
By Abba Dukawa In Nigeria’s evolving political story, Amb. Dr. Halima Suleiman Zakari stands out as a figure whose journey…
By Comrade Abbas Ibrahim By all standards, the recent violent invasion of Kano’s bustling GSM Farm Centre Market by suspected…
By Abba Dukawa A quiet fear is spreading across the hearts of Nigerians—one that grows heavier with every new headline…
By Abba Dukawa A leader’s true test lies not in holding authority, but in making the right decision at the…
By Abba Dukawa In every democratic society, the essence of representation lies not in the title of office but in…
By Yushau A. Shuaib Some call it the law of karma. I prefer the older formulation: what you do unto…
By Junaidu Danladi March 22 is celebrated as World Water Day. The history of the Day dates back to 1993,…
By Shehu Adamu In what is now one of the most contentious decisions in African football history, the Confederation of…
By Abba Dukawa This article examines a question raised by political commentators and stakeholders: Is the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s…
As George Bernard Shaw would say: ‘Life levels all men and death reveals the eminent’, today marks a decade since…
By Junaidu Danladi Yesterday Saturday 17th January 2026 on my way coming back to Kano from Ile-Ife after attending a…
By Our Correspondent In the history of Nigerian politics, from the First Republic, there have been struggles and attempts to…
By Abba Dukawa The caption “Reciprocity in Conflict: How Covert Attacks Provoke Resistance” captures the tense drama between Kwankwaso and…
By Abba Dukawa There is a growing risk in prioritizing personal loyalty over institutions—a tendency that can weaken systems and…
By Bello Muhammad Sharada Ten major developments are likely to unfold if Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf switches allegiance from his…
Abba Dukawa Kano politics has been thrown into fresh uncertainty following reports that the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, is…
By Adamu Aminu Kano politics is steeped in theatrical absurdities and rich with lessons drawn from action and counteraction. It…
By Isyaku Ibrahim Definitely I was highly disturbed with some revelation made by former first lady Hajiya Aisha Buhari on…
By Abba Dukawa_ The impasse between Aliko Dangote—President and former Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited—and Farouk Ahmed, former Managing Director…
By Abba Dukawa Last Monday, International Anti‑Corruption Day was observed. It has been marked annually on 9th December each year,…
_By Abba Dukawa_ Whether former Defence Minister Muhammad Badaru Abubakar resigned or was quietly removed by the President, one thing is certain:…
By Abba Dukawa_ Former Vice‑President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar turned 79 last Monday, drawing widespread national attention. To his political associates, Waziri Adamawa is…