Opinion

By Aliyu Haidar Abubakar In an era where the demand for results-driven leadership in public service has never been greater, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate stands out as a shining example of what is possible when competence meets commitment. In less than two years as the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare under President Bola…

By Thompson Yamput, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Carved out of Benue and Kwara States in 1991, Kogi is one of the youngest states of the federation. As the case with the creation of other states, which dates back to the pre-civil war era, the creation of Kogi was meant to accelerate the development of…

By Lamara Garba Azare In the serene stretches of northern Nigeria, where tradition and unspoken dreams fill the air, a new chapter has unfolded. It’s not just a page turned, but a new book begun—one that speaks of purpose, vision, and the quiet blossoming of enlightenment. The Federal Polytechnic in Kabo has transformed into the…

By Dr Ibrahim Sani Kaita When the winds of change blow, visionary leaders seize the moment, and that’s precisely what Governor Umaru Dikko Radda has done in Katsina State. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to Katsina was a celebration of progress and a nod to the governor’s efforts. During the visit, President Tinubu commissioned the…

By Polycarp Auta News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In the run up to the 2023 general elections, political analysts identified Mr Caleb Mutfwang, a contestant to the Plateau governorship seat, as one candidate that was sure of victory. They hinged such optimism on the affection the lawyer enjoyed among Plateau residents long before he picked…

By Lamara Garba Azare In the realm of politics, where differences often divide, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has chosen a different path – one that transcends party lines and ideological divides. Perhaps the governor’s recent condolence visits to families of staunch opposition leaders, including Minister of State for FCT Dr. Mariya Mukhtar…

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…