As the 2027 presidential race gathers momentum, political heavyweights across the six geopolitical zones have started bracing up, aligning and re-aligning forces amongst themselves in a move to ensure that whoever emerges the next president of Nigeria protect their interest and that of their followers. By Emeka Onyia Even the sitting President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his think-tanks are not sleeping over the imminent political Tsunami awaiting to explode come 2027 presidential and other elections. The political calculations by the opposition parties recently gave birth to what many have described as a formidable coalition christened the African Democratic Congress (ADC),…
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U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a bold ultimatum to Russia, threatening sweeping economic penalties if Moscow fails to reach a ceasefire deal in Ukraine within the next 50 days. Speaking at the White House on Friday during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Trump said the United States will impose 100 percent secondary tariffs—punitive measures targeting countries that continue to trade with Russia—if the war persists. “We’re very, very unhappy with them,” Trump declared. “We’re going to be doing very severe tariffs—100 percent, you’d call them secondary tariffs—if we don’t have a deal in about 50 days.”…
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has vowed to swiftly sign death warrants for convicted informants aiding bandits, declaring that such individuals do not deserve to live among law-abiding citizens. The Governor made the strong declaration on Saturday during a condolence visit to Zogirma village in Bunza Local Government Area, where three policemen were recently killed in an armed robbery attack. Decrying the role of informants in enabling banditry, Dr. Idris described them as “bad eggs” sabotaging national security for meager gains. He warned that capital punishment is the only appropriate penalty for their betrayal. “I will not hesitate to sign…
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has extended heartfelt condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the family of the late Muhammadu Buhari, the government and people of Katsina State, and the nation at large following the passing of the former Head of State and two-term President. In a condolence message signed by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, who is also the Chairman of the NGF, the forum described Buhari as a “soldier-statesman” whose life was marked by courage, duty, and unwavering patriotism. “From the battlefield to the State House, his legacy is etched in our national consciousness,” the statement read.…
Abuja, July 14, 2025 — The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a “true statesman, patriot, and servant-leader” whose life and legacy will continue to inspire generations. In a heartfelt tribute issued on Monday, Marwa praised Buhari’s unwavering commitment to public service, from his early days as Nigeria’s military Head of State to his democratic return as civilian President. He said Buhari’s leadership was marked by courage, discipline, and a sincere devotion…
Inna ni llahi wa Ina ilayhi Rajiun. In the vast, unfinished story of Nigeria, few names echo with such paradox and potency as that of Muhammadu Buhari. Soldier and statesman, ascetic and populist, he stood as a symbol, sometimes stern, sometimes stoic, of a generation that bore the burden of a fractured dream. By Mohammed Mohammed Haruna, PhD Twice summoned by history, once by force of arms in 1983 and again by the will of the ballot in 2015. Buhari’s leadership bookends an era marked by a yearning for discipline, order, and moral clarity. He ascended not merely on the…
Former Governor of Sokoto State and serving Senator representing Sokoto North, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, CON, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as an icon of integrity and a tireless patriot who gave his all to Nigeria. In a heartfelt condolence message he personally signed, Wamakko said the death of the former leader is a colossal national loss, noting that Buhari’s life and leadership were marked by uncommon discipline, courage, and an unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s development. “Nigeria has lost one of its most iconic and selfless leaders—an incorruptible patriot, a…
In Nigeria’s history, few figures stand as tall as Muhammadu Buhari, a man whose life was a testament to the virtues of discipline, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the service of his country. Born on December 17, 1942, in Daura, Katsina State, Buhari’s journey was one marked by a steadfast dedication to the ideals of patriotism and governance. As a soldier, leader, and statesman, he exemplified the qualities that are essential for effective leadership in a nation grappling with myriad challenges. Buhari’s early years were shaped by the cultural and social milieu of Northern Nigeria, where traditional values and…
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, describing his death as “the end of an era.” In a condolence message released by his media team, the Sultan paid glowing tribute to Buhari’s life of service, dedication to nation-building, and enduring belief in traditional institutions as a cornerstone for peace and unity in Nigeria. “He was a great Nigerian leader, endowed with the qualities that commanded respect both before, during, and after his tenure as President…
For many students in Sokoto State, the past two years have been nothing short of a revival. Where classrooms once echoed with neglect and campuses bore the scars of disrepair, a wave of transformation now brings hope—thanks to the proactive leadership of Governor Ahmad Aliyu. At a press conference held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat in Sokoto, the Federated Organization of Sokoto State Students’ Association (FOSOSSA) described the governor’s two-year tenure as a “rescue mission” that has pulled education in the state back from the brink. “Governor Ahmad Aliyu has proven himself not just as a leader,…