Opinion

By Lamara Garba Azare   There are deaths that bring sorrow, and there are deaths that leave wounds too deep for words to heal. The tragic killing of Honourable Abba Anas Adamu, fondly known as Laushi, belongs to the latter. His gruesome murder after abduction by men of the underworld along the Kaduna–Abuja express road…

By Lamara Garba In Kano’s evolving political story, certain moments carry a quiet weight that goes beyond ceremony and routine. They do not announce themselves with noise, yet their meaning settles deeply in the public consciousness. The public acknowledgment of Muhammadu Sanusi II by Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as Emir of Kano and Chairman of the…

By Lamara Garba   There is something sacred about ink when it refuses to lie. There is something stubborn about truth when it insists on being heard, even in the presence of guns, prisons, and power. And there is something profoundly human about the journalist, who stands between silence and society, choosing again and again…

By Comrade Lamara-Garba Every year, on the first of May, the world pauses to honour labour. It is a day known globally as International Workers’ Day, a symbolic tribute to the dignity of work and the sacrifices of workers across generations. In theory, it is a day of solidarity, a chorus of voices declaring that…

By Thompson C. Yamput Last week, the media in Nigeria was awashed with reactions to a petition from a prominent advocacy group, Make A Difference Initiative (MADI), which had petitioned the Senate over what it described as “a breach of the Investment and Securities Act 2025” in the purported appointment of the Chairman of the…

By Luka Toholde The events of May 16, 2023 remain a deep scar on the people of Washna, Kombili, Changal, Ngwet, Jwakchom, Komtul , Aper, Gohotkung, Mbwor and Larkas. On that day, armed Fulani militants descended on these quiet farming communities in Mangu Local Government, unleashing violence that shattered lives in a matter of hours….

By Dr. Agoye Olorunfemi The recent cybersecurity incident at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is being treated, in many quarters, as just another breach, an unfortunate but isolated event in an increasingly digital world. It isn’t just an isolated event; it’s an indicator. And like any indicator, it needs to be understood, not ignored.  …

By Dr. Agoye Olorunfemi Trust is the currency of the digital economy; without it, transactions fail, systems lose credibility, and progress slows. In Nigeria, recent cybersecurity incidents are not just technical disruptions; they are steadily eroding the trust that underpins the country’s digital transformation.   As Nigeria seeks to establish itself as a leader in…

By Ada Anambra In politics generally, there is always a difference between slogans of the campaign trail and the reality when winners get into the Government House. Sloganeering is easy; it is rhythmic, filled with the metaphors of “New Dawns” and “Renewed Hopes.” But the prose of governance is stubborn. It is written in the…

By Thompson Yamput   The rising attacks in rural communities of the once peaceful, homely, and hospitable Plateau call for urgent, strategic, and lasting solutions. The carnages, pains, and sorrows brought upon the peaceful and loving people of Plateau demand drastic action and measures to put a stop. It’s on record that several communities in…