Today I suspend the continuation of the piece I started last week to enable this page to commiserate with the people of Maiduguri who are undergoing the worst tribulations of…

By Phrank Shaibu Thomas Nast, the famous American cartoonist, created the political symbols of the Elephant and the Donkey, respectively, for the Republican Party and the Democratic Party in the…

By Coulibaly Mamadou The proposed establishment of a U.S. military base in Côte d’Ivoire has sparked growing concerns among local populations and analysts. While at first glance, the decision may…

By Keem Abdul There’s a famous Hollywood movie titled, ‘The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner.’ Based on a short story of that title by the English writer Alan Sillitoe, it…

Eedris Abdulkareem may not be too well-known to Gen Z, but he’s a folk hero of sorts for conscious Nigerians, especially those who love good music that carries a strong…

In democracy, we often confuse governance with good governance. Many equate the act of maintaining public services, roads, and infrastructure as exemplary leadership. However, true good governance goes beyond simply…

One feature of Muslim life is the constant search for hidayah (divine guidance) in all aspects of human life. Muslim life is tempered on a daily basis by his pursuit…

By Zayd Ibn Isah Our Paralympians have considerably erased the bitter taste of Team Nigeria’s poor performance in the Paris Olympics. They did this by winning two gold, three silver,…

By Temitope Ajayi Those who think they are taking a dig at the President have been gloating. Their usual refrain is that the man they said built Lagos should build…

Northern Nigeria, once known for its vast agricultural potential, is now gripped by a severe food crisis fueled by escalating insecurity especially in the North East and North West part….