The Governor of Sokoto State, Engr. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, the first Sokoto township indigene to ever govern the state, is…
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Recall that Governor Yusuf had assented to the new law and reinstated the 14th Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of one united Kano at the same time. The Liman, however, declared that: “Law is still the law, but actions carried out in the execution of the law are set aside.”
By failing to acknowledge the existence of multiple Emirs within Kano State, Sunusi Lamido has created confusion and fueled the controversy surrounding the establishment of additional Emirates. His statements have led some to believe that the move is an attack on the Kano Emirate’s authority, when in reality, it is a broader effort to decentralize governance and bring governance closer to the people in various regions of the state.
The past is something that cannot be changed or undone. It is a series of events that have already occurred…
The jury has been out and a bit vocal on many of the problems considered as afflicting the Nigerian capital markets, now directly under Katuka’s oversight, as including issues of inadequate regulation, the lack of transparency and accountability in much of the financial dealing, low investor confidence and participation, and insider trading coupled with market manipulation.
In a society where ignorance, corruption, and self-interest prevail, the consequences can be devastating. Nigeria stands as a prime example,…
Leaders are supposed to be the guiding light for their people, making decisions that are grounded in the values and…
The dark clouds that hang over Nigeria’s national economy seem to be growing darker with each passing day, as the…
In northwest Nigeria, the security situation is dire. While Boko Haram fighters are dominant in the Lake Chad basin, bandits…
One of the most striking aspects of the Tafiyar Matasa movement is the sense of urgency and impatience that drives its members to take action. The younger generation, disillusioned by the inaction and inefficiency of previous leaders, is determined to make a positive impact and bring about meaningful change in the region.