By Shu’aibu Usman Leman Nigeria’s struggle with corruption remains one of the greatest barriers to democratic progress and national stability. Recent public reactions triggered by comments made by Rotimi Amaechi, alongside the conviction of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, have once again highlighted a difficult but unavoidable reality that corruption persists in Nigeria not…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman Every electoral cycle in Nigeria begins with the same familiar spectacle. Political parties unveil elaborate timetables, aspirants purchase nomination forms worth tens of millions of naira, and party officials appear before television cameras promising “free, fair, and credible” primaries. Yet by the end of these exercises, what emerges bears little resemblance…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman Recently, a colleague in the media remarked in frustration that democracy in Nigeria has become a scam. It was a harsh statement, but one that reflects the growing anger and disappointment felt by millions of Nigerians who increasingly believe that the system is no longer working for the ordinary citizen. That…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman_ I read Jonathan Ishaku’s recent essay on media silence and its consequences in Plateau State with a profound sense of concern and careful reflection. His intervention is not only timely but necessary, offering a thoughtful and incisive critique of the media’s role in a crisis that has endured for far too…
By Jonathan Ishaku I am unlikely to win applause from my colleagues in Plateau State for saying this. But truth is not a popularity contest—it is a responsibility. In the matter of the persistent insecurity in Plateau State, the media must accept that it is not just a witness to failure; it is, in part,…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman On Thursday, April 2, President Bola Tinubu visited Plateau State, following the brutal attack by gunmen in Anguwan Rukuba area of Jos city, which claimed the lives of 27 people with several others injured. The visit has stirred an important debate on leadership in moments of national grief. While the President’s decision…
