By Emman Usman Shehu In the crowded markets of Lagos and the quiet villages of Sokoto, President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda was supposed to herald a Nigeria of shared opportunity. Instead, it has birthed a stark reality: a nation cleaved into two, where hope is a premium product, and the green passport—a once-proud emblem…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman Earlier this month, the United States government released a sobering assessment of Nigeria’s human rights record in its 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. Among the stark revelations was the shamefully low national minimum wage of ₦70,000—a figure described as “woefully inadequate” amid rising inflation, a weakened naira, and an…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman In the sun-scorched streets of most state capitals in the North, young boys weave through traffic, balancing trays of wares on their heads or in their hands. Their faces glisten with sweat beneath an unforgiving sky. Young girls haul water for the tenth time that day, their school uniforms neatly folded…
By Abdul Mahmud The question of future presidential elections has long been resolved, both politically and legally. Yet, with fresh whispers circulating about his possible acceptance of overtures from political interest groups to run in the 2027 presidential election, that same well-worn question of constitutional eligibility has once again resurfaced. Curiously, The Vanguard Newspaper, in…
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…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman The political terrain of Nigeria is one of perpetual motion—a landscape marked by shifting alliances, cyclical reforms, and the relentless reconfiguration of influence. In such a dynamic setting, there are moments when political appointments transcend routine reshuffles and emerge as pivotal indicators of strategic transformation. These instances offer more than a…
