The debate about who should shape a young person’s career often sounds simple online, especially when a post declares that “parents cannot decide their children’s paths.” Such statements easily attract applause because they appeal to our desire for independence. But as I read one of these comments, something in me resisted the simplicity of that narrative. It felt too neat, too one-sided for a topic as layered as human destiny. So I stepped into the conversation, not to dismiss anyone’s views, but to widen the window through which we were all looking. The truth is that no one can dictate…
Author: TheStories
Gov Bago’s advocacy is not the kind that passes unnoticed. Ordinarily, the loudest defenders of a two-term tenure are those already seated comfortably in office, incumbents whose political calculations are shaped, consciously or unconsciously, by the promise of continuity. Their arguments are often partisan, their judgment clouded by personal ambition or survival instinct. That is what makes Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago’s public endorsement of a single-term tenure for political and elected office holders so unusual, even disarming. He did not spell out the precise length of the proposed single term, nor did he indicate when such a reform might realistically…
I initially thought that public resistance to the nomination of the former INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, was the loudest storm of the season, until I witnessed the tidal wave that greeted the nomination of Reno Omokri. It unfolded almost like a political drama, beginning with a short but explosive remark from a netizen, Dr. Mohammed, who wrote that the nomination that “pains” him most was Reno’s thereby describing him as a “deep-skinned hypocrite.” Whether or not that was the first shot fired, it was certainly the moment I became aware of the outrage melting across platforms like wildfire. Soon…
By Usman Mohammed Binji II A new chapter unfolded for mobility and logistics provider Amana Rides Nigeria Limited on Thursday as the company officially opened its new corporate head office in Sokoto, marking a significant milestone in its expanding footprint across the state. The unveiling ceremony, held at No. 1 Marmaron Nufawa, off Western Bypass near Bafarawa Flour Mills, brought together stakeholders, business leaders, and members of the public who gathered to witness the company’s progress and its growing role in local development. In a moment that blended official duty with personal reflection, Sokoto State Deputy Governor Idris Muhammad Gobir…
By Muhammad Usman Binji I The leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State has issued a strong disclaimer to clarify ongoing confusion over the party’s authentic chairmanship in the state. In a statement signed by Umar Muhammad Faruk, the recognised ADC Chairman in Sokoto State, the party declared that Alhaji Bello Isiyaku (Keegan) is not the state chairman, contrary to claims reportedly being circulated across media platforms. Faruk explained that the national leadership of the party suspended Isiyaku in early September 2022 after he declared interest to run for governor under the ADC during the 2023 elections.…
The uproar began the moment news broke that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had finally released the long-awaited list of ambassadorial nominees, and among the prominent names sat that of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the immediate past Chairman of INEC. As expected, the dust rose quickly and almost uniformly; critics found a familiar rhythm in their outrage. To many observers, the appointment was “too soon, too close and too damaging,” a gesture they read as political reciprocity rather than national interest. The public sentiment leaned heavily toward moral discomfort, and in the marketplace of opinions, morality often wears the loudest colours. Across…
Where does the security of marriage truly lie? It is a question as old as the institution itself, yet as fresh as the changing realities of modern relationships. For many, family planning has long been embraced as a form of security, a protective shield crafted through the use of contraceptives, careful child spacing, and informed decision-making. The World Health Organization describes family planning as the ability of individuals and couples to anticipate and attain their desired number of children and to decide the spacing and timing of their births. This idea sounds simple, yet behind it lies a web of…
The Northwest University Sokoto (NWUS), in collaboration with the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), held its Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) orientation programme on Thursday for the 2024/2025 academic session. The event, held at the University Auditorium, brought together officials of the ITF, principal officers of the institution, SIWES supervisors, academic staff, and hundreds of students preparing to embark on their industrial training. Delivering the Vice Chancellor’s opening remarks, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Dr Jamil Lukman Ahmad, who represented the VC, Prof. Mukhtar Umar Bunza, described the programme as a critical transition point for students. He said SIWES serves as…
A random post on social media once pulled me in like a headline too good to scroll past. It declared that “gossip dies when it hits a wise person’s ears” and went on to claim that “rumors are started by haters, carried by fools, and believed by idiots.” Predictably, it had amassed waves of likes, comments, and approving emojis—likely fueled by growing frustration over fake news, misinformation, and scandalous headlines that sneak their way even into the most respectable institutions. But I paused. Something didn’t sit right. While the quote clearly aimed to promote restraint, dignity, and maturity in the…
As the Emir of Keffi, His Royal Highness, Dr. Shehu Chindo Yamusa III, reaches the significant milestone of ten years on the throne in December 2025, his tenure stands out as a compelling study in progressive traditional leadership. Ascending the throne on December 14, 2015, the Emir’s journey has been marked by a successful and intentional effort to harmonize the deep-rooted traditions of the Keffi Emirate with the imperatives of modern development and global relevance. This blend of the old and the new has positioned the Emirate as a beacon of stability and advancement in Nasarawa State. Blending tradition and…