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OPINION:Different Contexts, Common Aspirations: Africa’s Youth as Agents of Change

By Obi Onyeigwe A young person in a conflict-affected community may be navigating displacement, insecurity or an education interrupted by crisis. Another in.

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Kano and the Question of Priorities: Is Mass Wedding the Best Way to Fight Poverty?

By Adam Ismail Ahmad Let me start by saying this clearly: there is nothing wrong with helping vulnerable people get married. The 1,500.

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The Art of Representation: How Murtala Sule Garo Carries the Governor’s Mandate

By Na’ima Musa Umar In public life, the significance of acting on another’s behalf is often underestimated. To many observers, it appears to.

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Three Days That Changed How I See Social Media: My Experience at the Voices That Count Training Camp

By Abubakar Surunbai Naziru A single post can shape public opinion before the polls even open. In Nigeria, social media is now one.

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The Right Man Who Fits the Cap Has Arrived

By Mustapha Muhammad Politics is often judged by the quality of leadership it produces. While appointments sometimes generate controversy and uncertainty, others quickly.

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Mali Under Siege: July 4 Attacks Expose Cracks in AES Security

By Ipole Amajama On July 4, 2026, Mali woke to a wave of violence that swept across its northern towns. Jama’at Nusrat al‑Islam.

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Why Africa Must Prioritize Indigenous Research Funding

By Michael Olaogun For decades, Africa has been described as the continent of the future. It is home to the world’s youngest population,.

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The IMF Report and the Politics of Opacity

From Babayola M. Toungo The debate ignited by the IMF’s latest assessment of Nigeria’s public finances is far bigger than the figure of.

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Capital Fellowship: Another Cap on Sen. Aminu Iya Abbas

By Ahmad Muhammad Danyaro The conferment of the prestigious Fellow of the Institute of Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (FCMAN) on Distinguished Senator.

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Between Engagements

By Na’ima Musa Umar There is a rhythm to public office that rarely pauses. One assignment concludes, another begins. Official engagements give way.

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Before We hand Governors The Gun

From Babayola M. Toungo, Adamawa The National Assembly’s passage of the Constitution Alteration Bill establishing State Police has been greeted with enthusiasm across.

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When Character Earns Public Recognition

By Na’ima Musa Umar Politics is often measured in victories, tallies and celebrations. Yet, from time to time, it offers a rarer lesson,.

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OPINION: School Abductions Are More Than a Security Crisis—They Are a Child Protection Emergency

  By Obi Onyeigwe The kidnapping of schoolchildren and teachers in Nigeria is often discussed as a security challenge. Yet, beyond the headlines,.

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Oyebanji’s Victory, Eda-Oniyo’s Kidnap: Why “Congratulations” Is Not Yet Important

By Micheal Olaogun In politics, victories are often measured by endorsements, alliances, and electoral prospects. By those standards, Governor Biodun Oyebanji is currently.

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Re: Let the Records Speak: Comr. Mohammed Garba, Comr. Waiya and the Future of Kano’s Information Ministry

By Abba Dukawa I did not intend to engage in an unnecessary controversy with a self-centred individual who appears more interested in seeking.

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The Kuru Breach: A Personal Reflection on the Vulnerability of Our Intellectual Heartland

By Shu’aibu Usman Leman ​The reported attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, near Jos, is an incident.

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Implications of Judicial Politicization for Opposition Parties in Nigeria

By Abba Dukawa Judicial politicization in Nigeria refers to the consequences that arise when the judiciary is perceived as being influenced by political.

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The Unseen Labour of Leadership

By Na’ima Umar Musa The visible side of public office tells only part of the story; its truest burdens are carried beyond the.

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Umar Namadi And The Reinvention of Governance in Jigawa: Three Years of Vision, Inclusion, Stability and Human Development

By Musa Abdullahi Sufi Across Nigeria, citizens have become increasingly skeptical of grand declarations and campaign rhetoric. What many now seek are leaders.

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When Kano’s Drums Fell Silent: The Years Without Sallah Durbar

For centuries, the Sallah Durbar has stood as one of Kano’s most cherished cultural traditions, drawing thousands of spectators from across Nigeria and.

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