In this compelling episode of The Other Side, political analyst and former lawmaker Rimamnde Shawulu Kwewum takes us deep into the heart of Kano State — once a powerhouse of radical political ideology and electoral influence in Nigeria. But has Kano lost its edge? Has its legendary political clout diminished in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic? From…
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said that poor infrastructure, widespread smuggling, and the absence of effective copyright enforcement are key issues affecting the textile industry in Nigeria. The emir said this in an interview with journalists in Kaduna on Tuesday shortly after a tour of United Textile Company Limited (UNTL) by …
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman Bauchi State is forging ahead with purpose. Determined to break the cycle of underdevelopment, the State Government has launched a bold, nationwide Economic and Investment Summit Roadshow—an ambitious initiative aimed at attracting credible investors and unlocking the state’s considerable potential. This is not business as usual; it is a decisive call…
A notorious terror kingpin operating in the north-west, Bello Turji, has reportedly released 32 kidnapped victims and surrendered some of his weapons. According to reports, an Islamic cleric, Musa Yusuf, popularly known as Asadus-Sunnah, announced the development during a religious event in Kaduna on Monday. Yusuf said the gesture followed a series of peace talks…
Governor of Kaduna state, Senator Uba Sani, has said that the fragmented nature of legal reforms in Nigeria is fuelling inefficiencies and undermining public trust in the justice system Speaking at the Body of Attorneys-General (BOAG) conference in Kaduna on Wednesday, Sani called for collaboration between federal and state governments to carry out a comprehensive…
Ibrahim Ali Namadi, commissioner for transportation in Kano, has resigned from his position following the submission of a probe report linking him to the controversial bail of a suspected drug baron. The development comes hours after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf received the findings of a committee investigating Namadi’s role in the release of Sulaiman Aminu…
