Opinion

By Abdulmalik Suleiman In an era when politics is loud, His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf chose a different sound, the sound of work getting done. He governs with calm. No drama. No chest beating. Just steady, deliberate steps that are changing Kano, one community at a time. While others...

By Sambo Sule In the crucible of a nation forged by resilience, where shadows of uncertainty stretch long across savannah and coast, General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede emerges as a beacon of unyielding resolve. Like the ancient warriors of Ekiti soil—steadfast sentinels against tempests—he now stands at the helm of Nigeria’s...

By Musa Sule Alhaji Mohammed Goni Alkali, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the North-East Development Commission (NEDC), has become a defining figure in Nigeria’s quest to restore dignity, rebuild infrastructure, and rekindle hope in a region long scarred by insurgency and underdevelopment. His leadership is not only...

A Response to an Unsigned Commentary on Nigeria’s Capital Inflows By Tanimu Yakubu INTRODUCTION The unsigned commentary under review presents itself as a forensic examination of Nigeria’s recent capital-importation figures. Its central thesis is that because a substantial proportion of recent inflows entered Treasury bills and other money-market instruments rather...

By Emeka Onuoha In every democracy governed by the rule of law, public officials who leave office must be held accountable for their actions. Accountability is essential to good governance and public trust. However, there is a thin line between legitimate prosecution and what can easily be perceived as persecution,...

By Abdulmalik Suleiman Since assuming office, Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has embarked on a deliberate drive to reset governance in the North, with a focus on people centered policies, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and security. His administration declared a state of emergency on education, reopened schools, recruited thousands...

By Augustine Aminu Country Director, Volunteer Media Advocacy for Accountable Leadership (VMAAL)There are moments in the life of a people when leadership transcends promises and becomes visible in concrete achievements. These moments are not defined by speeches or political slogans, but by projects that improve lives, inspire confidence, and redefine...

By Lemmy Ughegbe, Ph.D For years, the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) found itself at the centre of controversies that often overshadowed its constitutional importance. Debates raged over whether the office should be separated from that of the Minister of Justice. Critics lamented what they perceived...

Abuja-based veteran journalist and public affairs commentator Anthony Ada Abraham has called on the Federal Government to strengthen border security and immigration enforcement as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s growing security challenges. Abraham said the country’s security concerns cannot be separated from the reality of porous borders and the...