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…
In this edition we take you through the most intense security updates from across Nigeria — from Boko Haram operations in Borno to mass arrests in Kaduna, daring rescues in Taraba, and national outrage over the NSA’s bold claim that the country’s security has “improved.” This Episode Covers: Borno & Adamawa: Troops under Operation Hadin…
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…
