IN the vast theatre of Nigerian politics, where loyalties shift like desert winds and alliances are often built on the fragile sands of expediency, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso remains a paradoxical figure—grounded yet mobile, underestimated yet ever-looming, regional yet national. His name echoes from the narrow alleys of Kano to the polished corridors of Abuja. And in the current recalibration of the political landscape, his relevance is not just intact—it is ascending. As 2027 casts its early shadow on the horizon, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must begin to examine not only who stands beside him today, but who can help him…
Author: Lamara Garba
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IN a time when many public officeholders are accused of losing touch with the very people they were elected to serve, Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi Danmodi, is charting a different path. Through two innovative engagement platforms—the weekly “Gwamnati da Jama’a” (Government and the People) and the monthly Sectoral Performance Review Meetings—the governor is gradually reshaping the culture of governance in the state by bringing government closer to the grassroots and making public service more transparent and responsive. The “Gwamnati da Jama’a” program is a weekly interface between the governor and the people of Jigawa. Held in various communities…
ON a Friday morning shrouded in solemnity, as Muslims across the world marked the sacred day of Eid-el-Adha—a time of faith, reflection, and sacrifice—death quietly arrived, uninvited but absolute. While worshippers raised their hands in prayer and sheep fell in symbolic surrender, Professor Abubakar Roko surrendered not by choice, but by fate. And in that moment, joy turned bitter for many. The day meant to celebrate the mercy of God became the day we questioned the mercy of our society. Professor Roko is gone. The news spread like wildfire through the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) campus. Staff sat in…
IN a world where leadership often wears the heavy cloak of command, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State walks a different path—one marked not by spectacle, but by quiet grace. His recent donation of N5 million to support the health of Professor Abubakar Roko, a senior lecturer at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, shines like a candle in a stormy night—a gesture simple in form, yet profound in meaning. This act of compassion stirred a ripple through the academic community, reaching hearts far beyond Sokoto. The family of Professor Roko, alongside the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) UDUS branch,…
IN a momentous celebration of excellence, Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf was on Tuesday,8th, April 2025 conferred with the award of Outstanding Leadership Governor of the Year 2024 for education. This prestigious award, presented by Leadership Newspaper, no doubt, is a recognition of the governor’s strong commitment to education and human capital development in Kano State. The ceremony which was conducted under the chairmanship of the Vice President , Senator Kashim Shetima took place at the banquet hall in the State House, Abuja, amidst a tumultuous crowd was indeed a vindication of Governor Yusuf’s dedication to transforming the…
IN the realm of politics, where differences often divide, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has chosen a different path – one that transcends party lines and ideological divides. Perhaps the governor’s recent condolence visits to families of staunch opposition leaders, including Minister of State for FCT Dr. Mariya Mukhtar Bunkure and Engineer Rabi’u Suleiman Bichi, Managing Director of Hadejia-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, have sent a powerful message of compassion and unity. As the Governor led a team of officials to visit these families, he embodied the spirit of empathy and kindness. Undoubtedly, his actions speak volumes about…
GOVERNOR Malam Umar Namadi’s administration has taken a significant step towards empowering the youth of Jigawa State with the unveiling of the 2025 Special Students’ Scholarship Program. This initiative is a key part of the governor’s vision for the state’s future, and it highlights his commitment to investing in the education and development of Jigawa’s young population. The scholarship program which is a comprehensive package that targets the most vulnerable and deserving students, providing them with opportunities to pursue their academic dreams. With a focus on inclusivity, the program offers special undergraduate scholarships to 400 students from educationally disadvantaged local…
IN this reflective piece, the spotlight falls on His Excellency, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, whose leadership at Bayero University Kano signals a quiet but powerful transformation . Since stepping into his role as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the 15th Governing Council in July 2024, Dr. Gawuna has sown seeds of progress—championing innovation, nurturing opportunity, and building bridges between vision and reality. From scholarships that uplift young women in science to a groundbreaking technology institute that promises to reshape research in Northern Nigeria, his efforts speak of a leader deeply attuned to the rhythm of change. Guided by experience in governance…
TUCKED away in the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean, the town of Praslin some 120 km from Mahe the capital city of Seychelles is a haven of peace and harmony. This picturesque town is home to a unique and fascinating phenomenon – humans, animals, and birds living together in perfect synchrony. Unlike in Nigeria where human lives have no value whatsoever as evident by the frequent incidences of wanton destruction from the hands of bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers and sometimes even from the “accidental discharge of fire arms” from the security forces, in Praslin, it was a completely the…