There are folk songs that entertain. There are others that educate. Then there are those rare compositions that outlive generations because they quietly preserve the philosophy of a people. One such timeless Yoruba folklore is the familiar refrain: “Ta ló ń pe Ìyá Alákàrà sẹ́rè?”Ìyá Alákàrà!”Ó ń ta sánsán, símí nímú.”Ìyá Alákàrà!”Ó ń ta dòdò, símí ló fún.”Ìyá Alákàrà!”Èmi ò ní pe Ìyá Alákàrà sẹ́rè.” For decades, children sang those lines without pausing to interrogate their profound meaning. Yet, hidden beneath their playful rhythm is one of the finest statements on the dignity of labour ever composed in Yoruba oral…
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The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State, Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Usama Murtala, an indigene of Sokoto State who died in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, shortly after regaining his freedom from detention. In a statement issued by his media aide, Aminu Abdullahi, Dan’iya described the incident as a heartbreaking tragedy that has plunged the deceased’s family, the people of Sokoto State, and Nigerians into mourning. He extended his heartfelt condolences to the parents, siblings, relatives, friends, and associates of the late Usama Murtala, praying to Almighty Allah to grant…
Some men announce themselves with fanfare. Others allow the character to speak long before they do. Tunji Bello belongs to the latter. At 65, he stands as a remarkable blend of the journalist’s inquisitive mind, the lawyer’s analytical discipline, the administrator’s competence and the public servant’s uncommon humility. His career has traversed the newsroom, the corridors of government and now the national stage as Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). Throughout these transitions, one attribute has remained constant—his quiet professionalism. Our paths first crossed in journalism, where he distinguished himself…
A member of the House of Representatives representing Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency of Sokoto State and Deputy Minority Leader, Abdussamad Dasuki, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to strengthen diplomatic relations with the Republic of Niger as part of efforts to address the worsening security challenges confronting communities in Nigeria’s North-West region. Dasuki made the call when his constituents ‘unveiled’ him as the new Deputy Minority Leader to the Sokoto state chapter of the All Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday, where he stressed the need for renewed cross-border collaboration to effectively tackle banditry, arms trafficking and other transnational crimes ravaging…
The recently concluded National Security Summit organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists was more than an event. It was an encounter between two institutions that have historically regarded each other with caution, sometimes with suspicion, but which now find themselves confronting a common challenge: the security and stability of Nigeria. The Summit deserves commendation. At a period when insecurity has assumed multiple dimensions, terrorism, banditry, cybercrime, kidnapping, violent extremism, communal conflicts, misinformation and organised criminality – the gathering of journalists, intelligence agencies, military institutions, law enforcement bodies and policy makers was both timely and strategic. Yet beyond the speeches,…
There are moments in the life of a nation when old questions return, demanding fresh answers. The recurring xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa constitute one of such moments. Every few years, the same disturbing scenes replay themselves. Nigerians are assaulted. Businesses are looted and destroyed. Families are displaced. Fear spreads through communities. Diplomatic protests are lodged. Assurances are given. The outrage subsides. Then the cycle returns. The tragedy is not merely that these attacks occur. The greater tragedy is that they continue to occur despite everything Nigeria once did for the liberation of Southern Africa. This is not…
Zamfara state government recently free-wedded hundreds of couples of low-income extraction (Widows and Orphans as reported) as part of their policy on social and family development. Kano state is also set to wed 3000 low-income vulnerable couples for similar reasons or assumptions: keep them away from social vices, raise responsible families and contribute to the development of their state. But these programmes, whatever their intended good intentions and welfare considerations, with Billions of naira of taxpayers’ money expenditures, have serious developmental consequences on education, health, water, sanitation, housing, food, economic productivity, job creation and of course, the elephant in the…
A former Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Bashir Rabe Mani, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving a six-month extension of tenure for the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. Mani, the Publisher of GlobalNewsGuru, in a statement on Saturday in Sokoto, described the extension as “a strategic decision that preserves institutional continuity while Nigeria’s Customs leadership continues to shine internationally.” “President Tinubu has shown vision by retaining CGC Adeniyi for another six months. “Under his watch, the Nigeria Customs Service has achieved record revenue collection, accelerated trade facilitation, and deepened the use…
Sokoto State’s push for safe, sustainable water took centre stage at the 2026 World Water Summit in Singapore, where a high‑level delegation from the Ministry of Water Resources showcased Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s commitment to improving water access for residents. The delegation included Commissioner for Water Resources, Aminu Abdullahi; General Manager, Sokoto State Water Board, Engr. Aminu Haruna Mika’ilu, and Director of Dams and Reservoirs, Engr. Shehu Suleman. Their participation signals the administration’s intent to align Sokoto’s water policies with international standards. At the summit, the team took part in technical sessions, knowledge‑sharing with global water experts, and bilateral talks to…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has announced plans to convene a National Security Summit aimed at strengthening collaboration between the media and security agencies in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges. Speaking at a press conference ahead of the event, the President of the NUJ, , said the summit, themed “Media and Security Agencies as Partners in Nation Building,” was conceived in recognition of the critical roles both institutions play in promoting national stability, peace, and development. Yahya noted that national security is a collective responsibility that requires the commitment and cooperation of all stakeholders, stressing that both the media and…