Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Wednesday, paid a working visit to Diffa Region in the Niger Republic to strengthen collaboration in the fight against insurgency along the Nigeria–Niger border. Zulum, who led a high-level security and economic delegation, held discussions on joint patrols, intelligence sharing, and sustaining progress made in clearing insurgents from parts of the Lake Chad basin. Diffa, located about 17 kilometres from Damasak in northern Borno, currently hosts thousands of Nigerians displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency. The governor was received by the Governor of Diffa, Brig.-Gen. Mahamaduo Bagadoma and other senior officials. Both leaders…
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On that fateful day, June 7th, 2025, at about 3 25pm at the 37 Military Hospital, our father, ex-WO1 (Elder) Victor Hanson Asante, gently took a bow and said goodbye to us. A day, and a memory to live with for the rest of my life. It was a gentle departure, but within you, you knew the pain you went through. Myself, my senior brother Michael, and my younger brother Paul thought you were going to come back home to us again, but that was not the case. We came back home not with you but with your shorts and…
“Nigeria is a work in progress. But unless we restructure the federation in a way that truly empowers its diverse peoples, the progress will remain a mirage.” – Prof. Maxwell Gidado SAN
When I set out for Bodinga on the morning of Monday, July 21, 2025, I had no idea I was about to witness something extraordinary—a story not found in the headlines, but one that left a lasting mark on my heart. In Bodinga, a quiet local government area in Sokoto State, a grassroots education revolution is quietly taking shape. At the center of it all is a soft-spoken young man with a thick beard and an even thicker resolve: Muhammad Kabir Abdulkadir—better known to many as MK Bodinga. He’s not your everyday school proprietor. He’s a dreamer, a doer, and…
A coalition of civil society organisations under the banner of the Action Group on Free Civic Space (AGFCS) has raised alarm over what it describes as gross human rights violations and the shrinking of civic space in Ebonyi State, particularly surrounding the continued detention of prominent activist Emmanuel Acha. At a media briefing held in Aba, Abia State, the group alleged that Acha, a well-known human rights advocate and Chairperson of the Enugu State Civil Society Network — has been unjustly incarcerated for over three months in Abakaliki Prison. His arrest, according to the coalition, followed a legal challenge he…
A recent academic study has confirmed that Form-Based Language Instruction (FBLI) significantly improves English performance among secondary school students in Sokoto State, Nigeria. The groundbreaking research, conducted by Dr. Muhammad Aliyu Sajo and Dr. Isah Muhammad of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, found that students exposed to FBLI demonstrated substantial gains in their command of the English language compared to those taught using traditional methods. Published in the Global Journal of Research in Education & Literature, the study titled “An Exploratory Investigation of the Pedagogic Value of Form-Based English Language Instruction in Selected Secondary Schools in Sokoto State” sought to…
Nigeria stands at a precipice. Two years under President Tinubu’s leadership have unleashed a torrent of suffering: inflation rages at 24%, over 10,217 lives have been lost to insecurity since 2023, and families are crushed under the weight of subsidy removals and a crippled naira. This isn’t mere misfortune—it’s the direct consequence of policies divorced from the people’s reality. Yet in this gathering darkness, a powerful force is emerging. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has become the vessel for an unprecedented coalition of Nigeria’s most experienced leaders, united by one urgent mission: to rescue Nigeria in 2027. The architects of…
At the recent public presentation of the book “According to the President” by Mallam Garba Shehu, former presidential spokesperson precisely on July 9, 2025 a moment of unexpected eloquence and emotion stole the spotlight. Amidst a sea of statesmen and dignitaries — including former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon, former Vice Presidents Atiku Abubakar and Yemi Osinbajo, and a host of ministers and public figures — a young boy, no older than nine, confidently approached the podium. Clad in a flowing white babanriga, he moved with the grace of royalty and the command of a seasoned orator. With the…
In Nigerian history, few figures have resonated as profoundly as the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. His tenure was marked not only by the political and economic challenges of a nation in transition but also by an unwavering commitment to the principles of integrity and trust. Since his passing, a chorus of voices has emerged, each recounting personal anecdotes that underscore Buhari’s steadfast dedication to these values. Reflecting on my own interaction with him, I’m reminded of the profound impact a single conversation can have—particularly when it centers on the ethical foundations of leadership. In 2014, while serving as the…
In the heart of Nigeria’s historic Northwest, a bold educational revolution is quietly unfolding. Northwest University Sokoto, founded just over two years ago, is charting an ambitious course toward becoming a global academic hub. With a clear and compelling vision, the university is setting new standards in academic excellence, infrastructure, innovation, and student-centered learning. In this exclusive interview with THESTORIES, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Mukhtar Umar Bunza, outlines its strategic priorities and enduring commitment to empowering future leaders from Nigeria and around the world. EXCERPTS: What is your overarching vision for Northwest University Sokoto, and what strategic…