The debate about who should shape a young person’s career often sounds simple online, especially when a post declares that “parents cannot decide their children’s paths.” Such statements easily attract applause because they appeal to our desire for independence. But as I read one of these comments, something in me resisted the simplicity of that narrative. It felt too neat, too one-sided for a topic as layered as human destiny. So I stepped into the conversation, not to dismiss anyone’s views, but to widen the window through which we were all looking. The truth is that no one can dictate…
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Gov Bago’s advocacy is not the kind that passes unnoticed. Ordinarily, the loudest defenders of a two-term tenure are those already seated comfortably in office, incumbents whose political calculations are shaped, consciously or unconsciously, by the promise of continuity. Their arguments are often partisan, their judgment clouded by personal ambition or survival instinct. That is what makes Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago’s public endorsement of a single-term tenure for political and elected office holders so unusual, even disarming. He did not spell out the precise length of the proposed single term, nor did he indicate when such a reform might realistically…
By Usman Mohammed Binji II A new chapter unfolded for mobility and logistics provider Amana Rides Nigeria Limited on Thursday as the company officially opened its new corporate head office in Sokoto, marking a significant milestone in its expanding footprint across the state. The unveiling ceremony, held at No. 1 Marmaron Nufawa, off Western Bypass near Bafarawa Flour Mills, brought together stakeholders, business leaders, and members of the public who gathered to witness the company’s progress and its growing role in local development. In a moment that blended official duty with personal reflection, Sokoto State Deputy Governor Idris Muhammad Gobir…
By Muhammad Usman Binji I The leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State has issued a strong disclaimer to clarify ongoing confusion over the party’s authentic chairmanship in the state. In a statement signed by Umar Muhammad Faruk, the recognised ADC Chairman in Sokoto State, the party declared that Alhaji Bello Isiyaku (Keegan) is not the state chairman, contrary to claims reportedly being circulated across media platforms. Faruk explained that the national leadership of the party suspended Isiyaku in early September 2022 after he declared interest to run for governor under the ADC during the 2023 elections.…
The uproar began the moment news broke that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had finally released the long-awaited list of ambassadorial nominees, and among the prominent names sat that of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the immediate past Chairman of INEC. As expected, the dust rose quickly and almost uniformly; critics found a familiar rhythm in their outrage. To many observers, the appointment was “too soon, too close and too damaging,” a gesture they read as political reciprocity rather than national interest. The public sentiment leaned heavily toward moral discomfort, and in the marketplace of opinions, morality often wears the loudest colours. Across…
Northern Nigeria is going through one of the most challenging periods in its contemporary history. Insecurity remains widespread, unemployment continues to rise, and political fragmentation deepens the region’s vulnerability. At a time when the North is desperately searching for direction, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko’s message at the 25th anniversary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) offered not just a reminder of what has gone wrong, but a blueprint for what must be done. Speaking in Kaduna during the ACF celebration, Wamakko declared that “the North must now move together in unison as against what was happening hitherto.” It was a…
The Vice Chancellor of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), Prof. Bashir Garba, has assured that his institution will continue to support the Northwest University, Sokoto (NWUS) as its NUC-appointed academic mentor. In the same vein, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Professor Sabir Anas, has pledged to support NWUS in all areas of need. Professors Garba and Anas pledged when the Vice Chancellor of NWUS, Professor Mukhtar Umar Bunza, led a delegation on separate courtesy visits to UDUS and UDUTH on Thursday. “We are delighted to have you in our midst as the Vice…
This reflection is about a belief many Africans have carried for generations: the conviction that somewhere in our bloodline lies an extraordinary force like mystical, physical, or ancestral power that should naturally place us at an advantage in moments of crisis, conflict, or competition. If this power were as absolute as we were raised to believe, then Africa ought to dominate not only its own destiny but global arenas in events like sports, creativity, warfare, resilience, and the ability to confront hardship with a kind of supernatural ease. For centuries, especially in Nigeria, we were fed stories coated with enchantment…
The answer is far more profound than simply “bringing a child home.” It is a journey of re-creating meaning, rebuilding identity, and reclaiming hope. This truth surfaced vividly in a recent emotional outburst online. A desperate cry came from a childless woman who, behind her seemingly confident appearance, confessed to battling an emptiness that had quietly eroded her from within. Her story struck the internet like a quiet storm: “I may look strong, but I’m empty inside.” In her trembling voice, one could hear the echo of a pain many bear silently. The woman, Chinenyenwa, had married in her twenties,…
In recent times, my worry for Nigeria has grown heavier than ever. The first question that haunts me is simple yet unsettling: when people relentlessly announce that “genocide is happening in Nigeria,” how exactly do they imagine this helps a divided, polarized, and fragile nation? Are they trying to heal it, or to prepare its final grave? Their proclamations often read like an obituary written too early, a dirge so loud that it summons the very death it mourns. Rather than easing pain, these messages deepen fear, insecurity, captivity, and helplessness, leaving citizens, even the powerful, feeling exposed and abandoned.…