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
By I. M. Lawal [email protected] In the annals of Nigeria’s security failures, one incident will go down as both tragic and absurd: the fundraising campaign by retired and serving military officers to pay ransom for the release of a kidnapped Brigadier General. According to a letter dated April 4th, 2025,Continue Reading
By Ahmad Shuaibu Isa In the streets of Abuja, voices were raised in peace, For Palestine’s oppressed, their cries would not cease. But in the silence of guns, hope was torn apart, As the Nigerian Army’s violence crushed every heart. A tragedy unfolds, where justice should start. Based on theseContinue Reading
International Quds Day, also known as Yaum al-Quds, was established in 1979 by late leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (QS). It is observed on the last Friday of each year’s Ramadan. This day serves as a platform to express solidarity with the Palestinian people and oppose Zionist oppression, particularly in responseContinue Reading