Browsing: Northern Nigeria

One of the scholars assigned by Sheikh Usman Bin Fodiyo was Malam Umaru Dallaji, who was assigned to Katsina. Katsina was an important region in the Sokoto Caliphate, and Malam Umaru Dallaji played a key role in spreading Islamic teachings and implementing reforms in the area. Another scholar, Malam Sulaimanu, was assigned to Kano, a region known for its rich Islamic heritage. Malam Sulaimanu worked tirelessly to spread the teachings of Islam and implement reforms in Kano.

The rising spate of mass abductions in northern Nigeria has sent shockwaves throughout the country, instilling fear and anxiety among the populace, particularly those living in areas that are prone to attacks by armed groups. These incidents have not only put the lives of innocent people at risk but have also highlighted the grave security challenges facing the nation. The government must take immediate and decisive action to address this insecurity and ensure the safety and security of its citizens.

The Chairman of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar lll, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) regarding the pervasive hunger in Nigeria have raised concerns about a dangerous signal of a gathering storm in the North and other parts of the country. These remarks serve as danger signals, indicating that the region is not only angry but also agitated, potentially on the verge of eruption.

The arrest of Chinaza Philip, a 28 yrs old of Life and subsequent revelation of Chidibere Nwodibo of Life Camp, Abuja, one Auwa as members of his kidnapping gang has again exposed the truth that the Fulani is being wrongly vilified for a crime that has turned into a lucrative cross-sectional enterprise.

The North of Nigeria, once admired for its systems and quality of leadership, is now plagued by a leadership crisis. The current leaders and elites in the region, ill-prepared and ill-equipped to lead, driven solely by their ambitions for power and wealth, have failed to address the pressing issues facing the region, resulting in widespread insecurity, poverty, and economic stagnation.