Opinion

Nigeria’s development has been hindered by the weakening of local government systems, and it’s time to reclaim the autonomy and effectiveness of these crucial grassroots institutions. The likes of Governor Yahaya Bello have unfortunately contributed to this decline, but we can reverse the damage by introducing LG autonomy and conducting...

In a remarkable display of leadership and vision, Commandant General Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi has transformed the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) into a formidable and efficient security agency, earning widespread acclaim from the Coalition of Civil Society Networks (CCSN). In a statement marking the one-year anniversary of...

By Atiku Abubakar On May 29, 2023, President Bola Tinubu raised the hopes of Nigerians with his pledge to “remodel our economy to bring about growth and development through job creation, food security and an end of extreme poverty.” Since then, Tinubu has also spoken about growing the economy at...

By Farooq A. KperogiTwitter: @farooqkperogi Kano’s Muhammad Sanusi II has been rethroned the exact way he was initially enthroned and dethroned: in the melting pot of the politics of vengeance and recrimination. And he just might be dethroned yet again by this, or another subsequent partisan government, given Sanusi’s infamous...

By Aliyu Maina Oh, our majestic Kano! A land renowned for its rich history, resilient hustle, and unwavering hope. Alas, a dark and foreboding shadow has descended upon our beloved city, casting a pall of despair over its inhabitants. This ominous shadow is the result of a man’s broken promises...

By Abdullahi O Haruna Haru-spice Dr. Chioma Amajoh, affectionately known as “Mama Malaria,” has spent over three decades at the vanguard of the fight against Malaria, one of Africa’s most persistent Public Health challenges. Her tireless work in Research, Policy formulation, Advocacy, and Implementation has earned her a reputation as...

By Toby Prince “Must we always kill our best?” This poignant question, credited to the late Ken Saro Wiwa, resonates deeply in the current political climate of Nigeria, particularly in the case of Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence. Matawalle, a former governor known for his vocal advocacy...

By Toby Prince “Must we always kill our best?” This poignant question, credited to the late Ken Saro Wiwa, resonates deeply in the current political climate of Nigeria, particularly in the case of Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence. Matawalle, a former governor known for his vocal advocacy...

By Kabir Ahmed Panti When you hear people call him “Farmer Governor”, you would be tempted to assume that someone with a heavy Hausa accent is struggling to pronounce “former governor”; but no, His Excellency, Mohammed Umaru Bago, the executive governor of Niger State is known and called the “Farmer...

An independent review and investigation into the matter as requested by Abure is welcomed to lay out the facts through a well established public inquiry/probe of all accounts, I have nothing to hide. His claims are false and an attempt to silence the truth. He has challenged everyone so the...