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State Police
On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, I walked into the studios of Arise TV...
Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III: A Sultan For All Seasons
It was five years on Tuesday since I wrote a tribute to the...
Yari’s Beyond 2031 ‘Prophecy’
Former Zamfara State Governor Abdulaziz Yari knows only too well that a free,...
A Stitch In Time
Once again, another alleged fake agency has unravelled. The National Brands Development and...
Nigeria’s Presidential Campaigns Must Now Reflect Reality
Nigeria has entered another season when politics acquires the grammar of salvation. Banners...
Peace On Paper, Peril In Practice: Why 2027 Elections Remain At Risk
There is reassurance in political rivals signing a common promise of peace. Where...
Abubakar Tafida Isn’t Giving Up Politics
Kebbi State Deputy Governor Umar Abubakar-Tafida appears to be keeping his political options...
Buni Tests His Diplomatic Skills
Last week, Governor Mai Mala Buni was in Chad where he visited Nigerian...
Did Tinubu Just Confirm Ribadu’s Demotion?
President Bola Tinubu wants a unified national framework to strengthen coordination among Nigeria’s...
From Abuja To Hangzhou (1): A Handshake With The Chinese
It began, unexpectedly, with a telephone call one evening in May. I was...