Like none before him, Gov Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has a vision for the future of his state whose economy shall be driven by knowledge, following in the footsteps of global leaders in science and
Category: Opinions
Ignorant writer on Jigawa state’s 2025 budget estimates
On Friday, in an online news platform, SOLACEBASE, I read an article written by one Aminu Abubakar who claimed that Governor Umar Namadi planned to spend N400 million for principal officers of the Jigawa State House of Assembly overlooking
Governor Aliyu: Recalibrating Sokoto’s development drive
Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s determination to rewrite the history of Sokoto state, the Seat of the Caliphate, from a state that suffered lack of development between 2015 and 2023, to a developed modern state
Random musings over Emilokanomics
The year 2025 is 11 days old already. It seems the 11-day-old baby has hit the ground running without crawling let alone toddling as though we are in for a monkey business. It is the primates that are famed for hitting the ground sprinting. But why the hurry? Just laugh it off, folks
Agatu communities on peace restoration path
Farmers in Agatu local government area of Benue State, Northcentral Nigeria, for long have been thrown into crisis with herders. The crisis which started as far back as 2014 remained unresolved after
Sensenews Editorial
Sensenews Editorial Double standards of Nigeria’s political class on education policies Nigerian leaders’ double standards in education are a stark reminder of the country’s deep-seated inequalities. On one hand, the elite advocate for Nigerians to have faith in the local education system, while on the other hand, they send their own children to universities abroad. They […]
Sensenews Editorial
Editorial Nigeria, rich country, poor people Nigeria, the most populous black country in the world, is endowed with an abundance of human and natural resources, including oil, gas, minerals, and fertile arable land. With a GDP of over $240 bn, Nigeria is considered one of the richest countries on the continent. However, despite its vast […]
Sokoto: Gov Aliyu’s unique public service
Sokoto: Gov Aliyu’s unique public service By Ismail Ladan Governor of Sokoto State, Dr Ahmad Aliyu, has demonstrated several leadership qualities that show that his mission public office is purely to serve the people. This people’s governor has a clear vision for the development of Sokoto State demonstrated by the implementation of various initiatives […]
Who does America listen to?
Who does America listen to? By Ažu Ishiekwene I was chatting with a friend last week, who, mid-speech, redirected our conversation to the situation in the Middle East. She wanted to know what the mood in the US was. Over 6,000 miles away in Nigeria from where she was calling, she didn’t quite trust the media […]
Of Gov Aliyu’s unique Ramadan feeding programme
Of Gov Aliyu’s unique Ramadan feeding programme By Usman Ahmadu The story of Gov Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto state as it relates to his humanity seems a fairytale until one sees the evidence by oneself. I have not been keen in knowing what state governors in Nigeria are doing in their various states. What […]