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Oil in North: Buhari Makes History Tomorrow
Providence has always joined Bauchi and Gombe emirates. The first was the Sokoto Caliphate when the two emirates were founded...
Highway to Death
Yesterday, 19th November, 2022, on my way back from a wedding ceremony late afternoon I stumbled upon a horrific accident...
Mohammed Isa: How not to log out
You may not realise how difficult it can be to write a tribute about a departed colleague, until you sadly...
Nigeria and the Qur’an: Thank you, Borno
Glory be to God for Nigeria’s first position in number of Huffaz—people who memorise the Qur’an by heart—among nations. We...
The imperatives of protecting the civic space
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism recently unveiled a report tagged Hushed Voices and the Media’s Defence of the...
History Beckons and I will not be Silent (Part 1)
My attention has been drawn to some of the tirades on social media following my frank response during an interview...
The ‘Buhari’ at JAMB
Whenever I see a paragon, champion of transparency and accountability, I remember Muhammadu Buhari, retired military officer and gentleman, President...
How not to talk with Africa about climate change
Part of my nation is underwater. Seasonal flooding is normal in Nigeria, but not like this. Thirty-four of the country’s...
Demolish these facts, if you can
It is very amusing to hear people try to denigrate the achievements of the anti-corruption war under President Muhammadu Buhari....
From Arabic Words To Arabic Numerals: How Dumb Could A People Be?
“The fool who knows his foolishness is wise at any rate so far. But the fool who thinks himself wise,...