Opinion

By Lamara Garba Azare Governor Malam Umar Namadi’s administration has taken a significant step towards empowering the youth of Jigawa State with the unveiling of the 2025 Special Students’ Scholarship Program. This initiative is a key part of the governor’s vision for the state’s future, and it highlights his commitment to investing in the education…

By: Abubakar Garba Katagum —A National Outcry on the Verbal Assault Against Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar By every reckoning of political decorum, the office of a state governor is expected to exemplify maturity, dignity, and diplomacy. Alas, when a man trades honor for hubris, and leadership for loud-mouthed lunacy, he reduces the sacred seat of…

By: Lamara Garba – In this reflective piece, the spotlight falls on His Excellency, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, whose leadership at Bayero University Kano signals a quiet but powerful transformation. Since stepping into his role as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the 15th Governing Council in July 2024, Dr. Gawuna has sown seeds of progress—championing innovation,…

By He Beiping During Spanish Prime Minister Petro Sánchez’s recent visit to China, the two countries signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding on film cooperation, pledging to expand practical collaboration in film festival participation, reciprocal screenings, co-productions, and professional exchanges, injecting new momentum into cultural connectivity and high-level bilateral relations. As the world’s second-largest film…

By: Dr Ibrahim Sani Kaita The northern region of Nigeria is grappling with the scourge of banditry and insurgency, which has led to unprecedented setbacks and underdevelopment. The recent kidnapping of General Maharazu Tsiga, who spent nearly two months in captivity, is a stark reminder of the gravity of the situation. This heinous act is…

By Ismaila Isah In his recent statement following the renewal of trade negotiations with Germany, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described a political reset not as a reversal of the existing order but as a shift towards improvement in the interest of the people. A political reset, in essence, is an audacious reordering of…

By Martha Agas   In 2024, Nigeria recorded several incidents of mine collapses, where scores of miners were trapped in pits. Many sustained severe injuries or lost their lives, while others were fortunate to be rescued. In the second half of the year, three major incidents were reported in Niger, Adamawa, and Plateau states. In…

By Tunde Olusunle Usman Yusuf, professor in the medical sciences is working hard at being a voice of opposition. He cut a controversial image during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari during which he headed the National Health Insurance Scheme, (NHIS). He was fingered for a bouquet of infractions under his watch and was…

By Samuel Babatunde Aina It was a historic and momentous occasion for the good people of Kogi State when His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, took over the reins of leadership as the Executive Governor of Kogi State on January 27, 2024. Governor Ododo assumed office from his esteemed mentor, His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza…

By Abdul Mohammed Lawal. Some individuals are so intentional about their actions that they often achieve remarkable results without seeking recognition. Their accomplishments sometimes exceed expectations, yet they remain humble, not drawing attention to their successes. Recently, I visited my alma mater, Kogi State University, Anyigba (now Prince Abubakar Audu University), and was compelled to…