By Ahmad Shuaibu Isa Introduction Western winds sweep through ancient land, Traditions slip like grains of sand. Chasing lights with blinded eyes, Wisdom lost beneath the guise. Roots forgotten, we wear new skies. Across Nigeria—and increasingly, in many parts of the world—a quiet yet deeply troubling moral crisis is takingContinue Reading
By Ahmad Shuaibu Isa I was born and raised in Zaria, within the renowned Ahmadu Bello University. Surrounded by intellectual vigour and historical depth, I was fortunate to attend both Islamic theological schools and conventional schools. My childhood was marked by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, which only grew asContinue Reading
By Ahmad Shuaibu Isa [email protected] Abstract The enigma of what transpires after death has captivated the human imagination for millennia. While religious traditions have long offered vivid portrayals of the soul’s journey beyond this life, recent advancements in neuroscience—particularly research into near-death experiences (NDEs) and compounds such as Dimethyltryptamine (DMT)—haveContinue Reading
By Ahmad Shuaibu Isa In a world where wisdom is often mistaken for age, one remarkable young mind stands out—proving that true insight is not bound by years. His name is Muhammad bn Shamsuddeen Aliyu, fondly known as Young Sheikh, a native of Zaria. Though young in age, he carriesContinue Reading
By Ibrahim (Kolapo) Sanusi The announcement of Professor Adamu Ahmed’s appointment as vice-chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University filled me with profound nostalgia, transporting me back to my formative years as his student between 1993 and 2000, and later to that memorable evening in 2021 when we stood for hours nearContinue Reading
By Ahmad Shuaibu Isa Africa’s journey since independence has been marked by a continuous struggle between foreign-imposed governance models and the continent’s deep yearning for genuine sovereignty, justice, and dignity. The contradictions of post-colonial independence are more evident than ever. Despite the presence of national flags and constitutions, many AfricanContinue Reading
By Ahmad Shuaibu Isa Nigeria is currently grappling with a complex security crisis, with violence spreading especially in Benue State, Plateau State (particularly in Jos), and the broader North-West region. Attacks, often linked to armed herders, criminal gangs, and militant groups, have devastated communities, forcing thousands to flee and leadingContinue Reading
By Ahmad Shuaibu Isa In many African communities, where different religions are part of everyday life, faith should bring people together. It should encourage humility, compassion, and clear moral thinking. Faith is meant to guide us personally and help society grow through justice, kindness, and love. But today, in manyContinue Reading
By Kabiru Danladi Lawanti “The graves are not yet full.” – Bill Berkeley Genocide never begins with violence. It begins with language—systematically crafted to dehumanise, divide, and desensitise. Rwanda and Yugoslavia were not failed states; they were fractured societies, where identity was weaponized through the media until violence felt logical.Continue Reading