State of the mess, by Dan Agbese (2)
By Dan Agbese A more acceptable name for mess is, of course, challenge. This word is the great mover of human progress and development. It […]
Opinion
Sule Lamido and the message of peaceful coexistence
By: Adamu Muhd Usman “I have a history to protect, a reputation to promote, a heritage to maintain and an attitude to exhibit, failure is […]
The rise and rise of regional and ethnic warlords, by Zainab Suleiman Okino
For the right thinking Nigerian burning with patriotic fervor, there are genuine reasons to be apprehensive about the widened rift among the regions of the […]
Nigeria and presidential democracy: Any better alternative? (1), by Hassan Gimba
This article on Nigeria and Presidential Democracy first appeared on September 23 2019. Because it’s first of a part as indicated, many people have been […]
State of the mess, by Dan Agbese
My colleague, Soji Akinrinade, and I interviewed Major-General (as he was called then) Muhammadu Buhari sometime in 2003 in his presidential suite at the Nicon, […]
Sale of national assets: Another self-destructive jamboree
The Nigerian leadership has once again embarked on a national past time of walking in the dark in ignominy. The minister of finance, Zainab Ahmed […]
And Trump’s cookie will continue to crumble, by Hassan Gimba
Those familiar with novels, especially before the advent of the internet, can remember a famous novel recalled in my headline. The book, The Way The […]
Understanding U.S wars, ISIS and Qassem Soleimani’s assassination
By Hajj Waziri Isa Roohullah “Those who commit the murders, write the reports” – Ida B. Wells “If you are not careful, the Newspapers will […]
Sam Nda-Isaiah: And our paths crossed, by Hassan Gimba
I first met Sam face to face in March 2015. He had the idea for in-depth coverage of states beyond “The governor said…” with which […]
Sam Nda-Isaiah: The Friday appointment that never was, by Zainab Suleiman Okino
Death does not diminish its strangeness any time it comes knocking at our door. So was Sam Nda-Isaiah’s, simply known as Sam or chairman. The […]
Kankara and the postponed dawn, by Hassan Gimba
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. – Martin Luther King Kankara. A Hausa word for ice. This uncountable […]
Stomach infrastructure, by Dan Agbese
Despite the gloom that has virtually settled on our country – heightened insecurity, recession, hunger, poverty and the stifling of the right of our youths […]
The Buhari effect has waned, long time ago, by Abdullahi D. Mohammed
The brand, Buhari , depicts an upright, stern and ultimately-incorruptible ex Military General, and Head of State. Many a tale was told of how during […]
Social media bill and the parody of leadership, Umar Faruk Said
The Daily Trust’s editorial of November 3 was dedicated to the contemplated regulation on the use of the social media, as the Minister of Information […]
The last desperate act of a liar, by Dan Agbese
Donald Trump believes he is the best thing to happen to the United States of America. His Republican Party supporters believe this atrocious claim too. […]