Author: Shehu Adamu

IN what is now one of the most contentious decisions in African football history, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned Senegal’s hard-fought Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) victory and awarded the title to Morocco, despite Senegal winning the final 1–0 on the pitch. The ruling has ignited outrage across the continent, raising serious questions about governance, fairness, and the integrity of the game. The Match That Was Won… Then Taken Away Senegal defeated Morocco in the AFCON final after extra time, but the match was marred by controversy. A disputed penalty decision late in regulation time led to a…

THE recent appointment of Baba Ganaru as the new Technical Adviser of Kano Pillars FC marks a decisive moment in the club’s ongoing rebuilding process. For many fans and football stakeholders, this is more than a routine managerial change. It is the return of a familiar, trusted hand who helped shape some of the club’s proudest moments in history. A Homecoming Steeped In Glory Ganaru’s relationship with Kano Pillars runs deep. He first joined the club as Assistant Coach, before rising to the position of Technical Adviser, during which time the team reached unprecedented heights. Under his guidance and tactical…

EDUCATION remains one of the most powerful tools for social and economic transformation, and few individuals have demonstrated this truth more clearly than Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, the visionary founder of the Maryam Abacha Group of Universities (MAGU). Through groundbreaking initiatives in Nigeria and beyond, Gwarzo has built a reputation as an educationist, philanthropist, and leader whose impact extends across Africa. Pioneering Universities Across Africa: Professor Gwarzo’s most visible contributions lie in the establishment of multiple world-class institutions of higher learning. In 2013, he founded the Maryam Abacha American University of Niger (MAAUN)—the first English-speaking and bilingual private university in…