As Nigeria moves closer to the pivotal 2027 general elections, conversations around the suitability of key political figures are beginning to gain momentum. One of the most pressing debates within northern political circles is the growing controversy surrounding Vice President Kashim Shettima. His tenure, while not devoid of effort, has been marred by a mixture of political unease and concerns about effective representation
Category: Opinions
Gov. Ahmed Aliyu: Where Compassion defines leadership
In the wake of the devastating flood in Mokwa, Niger State, Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State extended heartfelt condolences to his Niger state counterpart, Governor Umar Bago and the affected communities. This gesture, conveyed through a press release by the Secretary to the Sokoto State Government, Abubakar Bawa, on Wednesday, underscores Governor Aliyu’s deep empathy and solidarity with fellow
Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s people-centred leadership shines ahead Eid-el-Kabir
In a striking demonstration of people-focused governance and responsive leadership, Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has once again proven his commitment to the welfare of civil servants and the general populace. As preparations for the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations gather pace, the Governor has approved the early payment of June salaries, beginning from Monday, June 2, to enable workers and pensioners to celebrate the festival with dignity and ease.
Senator Mallamadori’s transformational projects in Jigawa north-east
In the realm of Nigerian politics, where citizens often cry out for leaders who match words with action, Senator Amb. Ahmed Abdulhamid Mallamadori (APC Jigawa North-East) stands as a refreshing exception. Within less than two years in office, Senator Mallamadori has not only met expectations—he has surpassed them, leaving an indelible mark across Jigawa North-East through a vast array of people-centred capital projects.
Governor Aliyu’s intervention in workers’ loan deduction crisis deserves praise
Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu, has pledged to intervene in the workers’ loan repayments that were deducted from their salaries but never remitted to the respective banks.
Notes on Nigeria’s romance with France
If you must dine with the devil, you must use a long spoon; when he grabs the other end of the spoon, you leave your end and run away.
As the world watches a dramatic shift in Africa’s geopolitical consciousness, Nigeria finds itself on the wrong side of history. While the winds of liberation blow strong across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger rejecting the neocolonial grip
Impacts of Senator Mallamadori’s visionary leadership on national development
In a time when political trust is waning and citizens often feel disconnected from their representatives, Senator Abdulhamid Ahmed Mallamadori (APC, Jigawa North-East Senatorial District) in the 10th Senate, stands out as a refreshing exception
On Gov. Zulum’s iconic award in Germany
Musa Adamu Majia
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has been nominated by the NGO Founders Global Network (NFGN) to receive the 2025 iconic award this April in Bayern, Germany.
Notes on Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s ideals
In the ever-evolving landscape of Nigerian politics, few figures command the respect and admiration that Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso does. As a former Defence Minister and the governor of Kano State, his impact on the region and the nation is significant, driven by a unique blend of populism and strategic foresight. Kwankwaso’s legacy in Kano will endure, not only through his