Kauran Gwandu: Steering Kebbi Towards A One-Party State- Yahaya Sarki

Kebbi State is witnessing an era of political unity and stability under Governor Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu’s indefatigable leadership.  The governor, who is also the Gwarzon Daular Usmaniyya, has ensured inclusive governance and prudent management of resources and this has significantly weakened the opposition

A Sardauna’s Path In Kwara-Rafiu Ajakaye

There is a reason Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, the Sardauna of Ilorin, enjoys his solo moves within or outside of the state capital: he, among other things, fears the genuflection and the praise-singing that may get in the way of his primary assignment if

With Love From Abdulrazaq-Raheem Adedoyin 

Today is Governor AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq’s 65th birthday. There are plenty of congratulatory messages especially in newspapers and on social media. Special prayers are also being held to commemorate this milestone.  But birthday gifts? The Governor is averse to loud celebrations; so, you won’t probably find him in Kwara

Dr. Nasir Idris: The Impacts of His Strategic Trips-Yakubu Ahmed BK

The main misstep of the opposition parties in Kebbi State lies in their hasty and impulsive criticism of Dr. Nasir Idris administration.  Criticizing a government that is seen as the best ever in Kebbi State requires well-founded evidence. Underestimating the people of Kebbi

The Amazon At Thomas Adewumi University- Raheem Adedoyin 

Today, Wednesday, January 15, 2025, is her birthday, but don’t expect a drum roll, instead, go and look for Professor Fransisca Oladipo at her desk or in the classroom or on the farm at Thomas Adewumi University ( TAU) , Oko Irese, Kwara State.  Oladipo is

Osun: Between APC Govt’s Utility Roads and Governor Adeleke’s Cosmetic Flyovers- Waheed Adekunle

Lots have been said. Lots have been heard . Lots have been raised and still being raised about the glaring dichotomy between the life-changing legacies bequeathed by the previous administrations of the All Progressives Congress(APC) and the much- touted cosmetic white elephant projects

Consensus Builder, Gracious, Non-judgmental: My Memories Of CoS, Prince AbdulKadir Mahe–Rafiu Ajakaye

Saturday, December 27, 2024, has earned its place in our diary with the death of Prince AbdulKadir Mahe, Chief of Staff to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, CON.  Barring the traditional fears of any eventuality around everyone of us, especially persons of his age, his

Rafat Salami: The Exit Of An IPI Amazon-Raheem Adedoyin

I allowed her fidau today to take place before I would say or write anything about Rafat Salami, the ebullient, conscientious journalist who passed on in Abuja on Thursday.  Four days after Hajia Zainab Okino broke the shattering, early morning news to me

Saraki: Ageing Like A Fine Wine- Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir

God has given us the gift of life; it is up to us as humans to give ourselves the gift of living well. If there’s anything a man like Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki has done, it is living well. And when I say

Who Feels Uneasy By Achievements Of TETFUND? -Johnson Momodu 

The legendary Nelson Mandela did describe education as a formidable weapon useful to positively reset the stability and progression of society and humanity. But in Nigeria, education has virulent enemies who curiously revel in chaos, misinformation, and distractive mischief.  What is the best