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…
By Abiodun Oluwadare “It fills me with pride that President Buhari chose London to come for his medical treatment,” the Mayor of London remarked on his arrival in Lagos on the day the former President Buhari was buried. To the British politician, it was a feather in the cap of London’s health system, a subtle…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman A recent, widely publicised address by Vice President Kashim Shettima has inadvertently cast a revealing light on a profound and deeply unsettling paradox embedded within the very fabric of Nigeria’s federal system. This unforeseen consequence of his remarks has ignited a fervent public discourse, raising critical questions concerning the consistent application…
