Introduction Iran holds a key geographical position and its growing political power makes it an important player in the politics of the Middle East. Controlling the Strait of Hormuz — a vital passage for a large share of the world’s oil supply — Tehran has significant leverage in global affairs.Continue Reading
Amidst thousands of unread WhatsApp messages, with more flowing in as Sallah day, Friday, June 6, 2025, progresses, I noticed an unusually lengthy message sent to my direct message (DM) by a well-respected senior professor; I couldn’t help but pay attention to it. It was a message announcing the deathContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa The Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, Andrey Podyolyshev, has reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to strengthening educational ties with Nigeria. Speaking at a media parley at the Russian Embassy on Monday, Ambassador Podyolyshev emphasized Russia’s interest in boosting collaborations with Nigerian institutions, particularly in the areas of Information TechnologyContinue Reading
To flush the filth that stains the nation’s name, Let truth and justice torch their ruthless game. What might be the endgame of 2027—and what must we do? In Nigeria, some of the loudest critics of the political system are often its quietest beneficiaries. By day, they denounce government failures;Continue Reading
By Muhammad Muntazar The Emir of Keffi, Dr Shehu Chindo Yamusa II, has appointed and turbaned a renowned University Lecturer, Professor Yaki Katuka, as the ‘Wakiln Ilmin Keffi’ (Ambassador of Knowledge of Keffi. Yaki, a Professor of Public administration and Politics has taught in Nasarawa State University Keffi for aContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa Professor Abdullahi Mustapha, former Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), has charged the institution’s new helmsman, Professor Adamu Ahmed, to maintain unwavering focus and inclusive leadership in steering Nigeria’s premier university. The ex-VC delivered this counsel while leading a high-powered delegation from the Committee for ImplementationContinue Reading
By Ahmad Shuaibu Isa The recent floods in Makwa, a historic town in Niger State, Nigeria, have tragically highlighted the country’s fragile infrastructure and inadequate disaster preparedness. Once a vital trade hub linking southern merchants with northern farmers, Makwa has suffered years of neglect and environmental degradation. The flooding, whichContinue Reading
By Ahmad Shuaibu Isa As a proud Nigerian of Fulani descent, I treasure the richness of languages that shape our identities. Being fluent in Hausa and deeply connected to my Fulfulde heritage, I understand the profound importance of expressing our stories in our mother tongues. In this spirit, I findContinue Reading
By Prof MK Othman On Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, I caught a glimpse of Alhaji Yayale Ahmed and even shook his hand. The ASUU’s warning of industrial action from the week before flashed in my mind, reminding me of Yayale’s arduous tasks. I could imagine the heavy burden placed onContinue Reading