The news from conservative Kano about two young TikTok creators—Idris Mai Wushirya and Basira Yar Guda unfolds like a scene from the very skits that made them famous: romantic, comic, and yet unsettlingly real. Their story, at first glance, could pass as another digital-age love tale, until a magistrate’s court turned entertainment into legal drama. It is the kind of story that seems too perfectly ironic to be true, where the line between fiction and reality blurs until the law itself becomes part of the performance. Idris and Basira had gained fame in northern Nigeria for their short videos—playful, flirtatious,…
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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the Federal Government is strengthening global partnerships to counter negative narratives and promote a more accurate image of Nigeria on the world stage. Speaking on Saturday in London at the UK Edition of the Renewed Hope Global Dialogue with the theme “Strengthening Global Partnerships for Economic Renewal and National Rebranding under the Renewed Hope Administration,” Idris said collaboration remains central to Nigeria’s ongoing rebranding and image-building efforts. The Minister noted that one of the major reputational challenges confronting the country is the spread of false claims about state-sponsored religious discrimination.…
The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Gombe State Commissioner for Internal Security, retired Colonel Abdullahi Bello, who died in an auto crash along the Malam Sidi–Gombe Road on Friday. In a condolence message issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Jibril Alkali, the Minister described the late Commissioner as a dedicated public servant and patriotic Nigerian who served with integrity, courage, and distinction. Senator Alkali also paid tribute to Col. Bello’s police orderly, Sergeant Adamu Husaini, who died in the crash, commending their commitment to duty and contributions to public…
AS-SALAAM PEACE Magazine is set to hold the second edition of its Honour Roll Ceremony on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Nigerian Society of Engineers Auditorium, Central Business District, Abuja. The event will begin at 1:30 p.m. The 2025 edition, themed “Celebrating Intelligent Brains Under the Veils,” builds on the success of last year’s maiden ceremony, which honoured 22 first-class young female Muslim graduates for their academic excellence and commitment to Islamic values. This year’s event will feature prominent personalities, led by Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd), CON, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law…
I often wonder why we prefer to step outside in our finest clothes, even though comfort awaits us in the unkempt ease of our homes. Why do we take pictures only when the light flatters us, deleting those that show our real, unfiltered faces? Why do we hide our bodies beneath fabric, our secrets behind smiles, our pains behind screens? What strange instinct teaches us to protect our nakedness—physical, emotional, moral—from strangers, yet allows us to expose it to millions of unseen eyes on social media? These questions haunted me as I watched the unfolding saga of Nollywood actress Regina…
In the intricate tapestry of human civilization, the law serves as a fundamental pillar, designed to maintain order, protect the innocent, and deliver justice. However, this noble endeavor can be undermined when the law is swayed by fanciful possibilities—hypothetical scenarios that divert attention from the tangible realities of justice. The ongoing calls by Southeast political leaders and some collaborators for the unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), present a complex intersection of legal considerations and societal implications. Kanu stands trial for treasonable felony, which includes allegations of inciting violence that has…
In the heart of Northern Nigeria, a transformative movement is brewing—a movement aimed at revitalizing a region long overshadowed by socio-economic challenges. The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), a prominent think tank and advocacy group, has taken a decisive step toward this revitalization by convening the inaugural Northern Nigerian Economic and Industrialization Summit. This landmark event, which took place on September 29-30, 2025, was not merely a gathering of policymakers and business leaders; it was a clarion call for action, a collective acknowledgment that the region must awaken from its prolonged slumber and reclaim its historical path of development and growth.…
The news broke quietly: President Bola Tinubu had appointed Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro as Minister-designate to replace Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, who now serves as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Dr. Doro hails from Bassa Local Government in Jos North, Plateau State. Yet, what fascinated me was not just the appointment itself, but the silence that followed it — a silence loud enough to announce that the master strategist had struck again. Unlike the noisy reactions that greeted previous nominations, from Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda to the new INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash, this one arrived like a whisper.…
Born into grace, living with purpose: In the heart of Kaduna, into the distinguished family of the late Senator Idris Ibrahim Kuta, was born a woman whose life quietly radiates grace and compassion — Hajiya Hadiza Idris Kuta. Her father, a towering statesman who served Niger East Senatorial District for three consecutive terms, left behind more than a record of public service; he left a name synonymous with integrity, humility, and selfless leadership. Today, that legacy lives on in his daughter — not through political power, but through quiet acts of kindness and strength of character. Echoes of her father’s…
“True development is not measured by the wealth of a few, but by how the wellbeing of the many is improved through visionary leadership.”— Prof. Amartya Sen, Nobel Laureate in Development Economics. This timeless assertion finds practical expression in the transformative works of Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, whose commitment to uplifting lives through education and healthcare continues to redefine the meaning of purposeful leadership in Nigeria. The establishment of the Northwest University Specialist Hospital, Sokoto, stands today as a shining example of that vision — a landmark achievement that embodies hope, innovation, and compassion for humanity. This ultramodern health facility,…