By Shu’aibu Usman Leman Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has recently sought to downplay the disquieting resurgence of Boko Haram, a stance that has understandably ignited considerable alarm amongst Nigerians, especially those from Borno State acutely aware of the enduring and brutal threat this group continues to pose. This attempt to…
By Abdul Mahmud First, a few necessary disclosures about one of the subjects of this reflection, the Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara. We have shared the bonds of friendship for over thirty-six years, having once walked the same academic corridors at the University of Jos, where we both studied law, and later at the Nigerian Law…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman Following my recent piece, “A Tribute to Courage: Upholding Justice and Protecting Press Freedom in Nigeria,” the Nigeria Union of Journalists’ (NUJ) 70th anniversary is overshadowed by the unresolved killings of Dele Giwa and Bagauda Kaltho. The enduring silence surrounding these appalling acts emboldens those who seek to stifle dissent and…
By Abdul Mahmud “Social media is a terrorist organisation that we must deal with. Security agencies must deal with this terrorist organisation called social media.” These are the words of the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III. He expressed them without irony. Without hesitation; and in a disdaining way. A man of his stature,…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman As Nigeria approaches the pivotal 2027 general election, the nation faces a critical juncture, contending with escalating security crises and a perceived leadership deficit. Public discourse is dominated by urgent concerns regarding governmental efficacy and the pervasive insecurity that has gripped the country. Allegations made by All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart…
By Abdul Mahmud There are times when acts of kindness break through the noise. They come quietly. Without ceremony. They do not seek applause. They simply do what is right. What is just. What is human. What is compassionate. Mr. Peter Obi and the Obidients’ movement have done this again and again. Sometimes, in small…
