The year was 1993. IBB was in the last stage of his 8 years rule. His tenure is almost coming to an end. The clamour for a new Government was high. His Structural Adjustment...
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The beauty of a thing is revealed in the diversity of opinions different individuals have regarding it. Furthermore, you’re able to see beyond your scope to the other side of an issue you never thought existed. Hence, this category comprises opinions and ideas of individuals on various issues arising from within Northern Nigeria—providing the best possible solution from their own experiences.
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As Nigerians Head to The Polls, By Salim Yunusa
In less than a week, Nigerians will get to exercise their democratic and electoral rights in carefully selecting and choosing new leaders that will steer the affairs of the...
Naira Swap and Buhari’s Endless Search for A Legacy
Nigerians should vote for whoever they like from whichever party. Nobody will be allowed to mobilize resources and thugs to intimidate people in any constituency. That’s how I...
2023 And The Generals’ Last Dance
56 people eating Nigeria like termites - Hamza Al Mustapha The year was 1998. Abacha, the Head of State, had just died. Abdulsalam Abubakar, the Former Chief of Defence Staff,...
The Mistake That Might Cost Atiku the 2023 Presidency
I felt I should leave Lagos for him. In fact, I could easily have taken over Lagos, but I did not. Atiku Abubakar, 2018 The year was 2003. The duo of Olusegun Obasanjo and...
How I Began Advocating for Girls’ Education: Rabi’s Story
My name is Rabi Abdullahi, I am 17 years old. I grew up in Tsibiri, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State.My father had a millet farm, and my mother didn't work. She cared...
Like 1979, Like 2023
The best candidate might not win— Olusegun Obsanjo, 1979 The year was 1979. The electoral umpire then, FEDECO, had just approved the formation of 5 parties to contest the 1979...
How to Reform Street Hawking in Northern Nigeria
As you move in the streets of northern Nigeria or you stop for a refuel at a filling station, wait for your car to fill up in a motor park, wait to pick up your kids in front of...
Safe Space: Breaking Socioeconomic Barriers to Girls Education in Northern Nigeria
Many girls living in northern Nigeria are either school drop-outs or are out of school. A survey conducted by the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)...
Skeletons in the Closet? Unraveling the Roles of Men in MNorthern Nigeria
What makes a man is The title of a song released by an Irish pop vocal group/boyband popularly known as “West Life” in the album “Coast to Coast”. Also, a question that ought to...
Why Parents Need To Understand Child Psychology
Yara manyan gobe This is a popular northern Nigerian saying meaning children are the leaders of tomorrow. You ask a child what he wants to become in the future and he replies...
Is “Interfaith Dialogue” Syncretism?
Interfaith is a social concept that aims to create harmony and inspire cooperation across different religions. Its chief goal is transforming religious communities united by...
It’s Not All About the Grades
“When I was your age, I was taking the first position in class” Is a sentence we’ve heard from almost every parent and has gone on to build a lot of pressure on every child....
Why Colourism Needs To Stop!
What is the meaning of the term “black beauty?” is it a compliment meant to flatter people who are dark-skinned and look good, or is it in fact meant to downgrade darker women?...
Why Northern Nigeria Needs to Stop The Practice of Girl Child Marriage
Over 12 million girls are married out before the age of 18 according to UNICEF statistics. Child marriage is being practised across countries, cultures and regions. We have to...
The Silent Culture of The Samburu People
The Samburu people are known for the colourful beads adornment they wear around their neck and other parts of their body like waist, leg and hands. This means beauty and wealth...
9 Things to Know Before You Marry a Hausa Lady
Marriage is an act of nature that humans engage in at a point in time in their lifetimes. Humans belong to different tribes, and sometimes one’s tribe determines the kind of...
The Numerous Challenges Facing Kannywood and the Way Forward
The Kannywood industry, named after its counterpart Hollywood in Los Angeles has been in existence for perhaps over three decades. Even though veteran actors like Kasimu Yero and...
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