By Tim Anderson, 8 December Within hours of the Israeli-Lebanese cease fire – essentially an Israeli retreat after making no progress against Hezbollah in the ground war in south Lebanon, indicted war criminal Netanyahu turned his attention to Syria, warning Syrian President Bashar al Assad that he was “playing withContinue Reading
War breeds only sorrow, where tyrants tread, leaving shadows where once hope had led. The recent ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, coupled with the ongoing military operations in Syria, illuminates the complex and multifaceted geopolitical dynamics characterising the Middle East. This situation underscores the intricate relationships among regional actors suchContinue Reading
By Ahmad Shuaibu Isa I was deeply impressed to see various rights groups, including the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), vocally condemning the recent treason charges brought against minors allegedly involved in the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests. True strength lies in an unwaveringContinue Reading
By Waziri Mahdi Isa It is said that Nigeria is a democratic state, where government and executive power is under the direct or representative rule of the people. At least that is what we have been taught in school. In a democratic state, government, from local to federal level, isContinue Reading
By DAVID S. D’AMATO At its height, the Ottoman Empire was one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse states in history, subsuming hundreds of discrete language and cultural groups. To control such vast swaths of diverse territory and so many ethnic, cultural, and linguistic communities for roughly 600 yearsContinue Reading
By Prof. M.K Othman I resisted writing on the above subject for an apparent reason, but the force of necessity outweighs the force of resistance, and I have to cede to the momentum’s law. Reflecting on the crisis bedeviling the Nigerian university system in the last one and half decades,Continue Reading
By Auwalu Umar Ahmadu Bello University had never submitted itself for any ranking until this time around when it did so recently for the World University Rankings 2025. The institution had to yield to the reality of prevailing global practice in order to retain its good name as one ofContinue Reading
By Moses Oludele Idowu I am not happy this morning. That is to put it mildly. I should have said that I am sad. I am sad about Nigeria and about her decaying institutions and where they are headed. This is what makes me sad this morning. The result ofContinue Reading
For years, it has been our deepest honor at Al-Manar English Website to translate your speeches. It was not just a duty but a privilege, as we shared your words with the world. We were humbled to bring your guidance to those who sought your wisdom, across lands and languages.Continue Reading