By Felix samari, Abuja Nigeria has lost a towering intellectual, statesman, and patriot. Professor Jibril Aminu, one of the nation’s most distinguished sons, passed on at the age of 85 in Abuja after a prolonged illness. His death, coming on the spiritually significant Day of Arafat, has been described by many as the peaceful departure…
The delayed timing of these allegations, emerging only in 2025, raises serious questions about the true intentions of the petitioner. Why wait over three years to bring this matter to light?”
As Nigeria celebrates a quarter-century of uninterrupted democracy, it’s a fitting time to reflect on our journey and consider how to make democracy genuinely benefit all Nigerians. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Democracy Day speech highlighted the selfless sacrifices that have brought us here. These sacrifices should inspire us to tackle the challenges that still threaten…
Colonialism left an indelible mark on Nigeria, reshaping its socio-political landscape and, in many ways, undermining its traditional institutions. Among the casualties of colonial rule were the revered traditional rulers, whose authority and autonomy were significantly eroded by the imposition of colonial governance structures. This article explores how colonialism disrupted Nigeria’s traditional institutions, particularly the…
