Abuja, July 14, 2025 — The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a “true statesman, patriot, and servant-leader” whose life and legacy will continue to inspire generations. In a heartfelt tribute issued on Monday, Marwa praised Buhari’s unwavering commitment to public service, from his early days as Nigeria’s military Head of State to his democratic return as civilian President. He said Buhari’s leadership was marked by courage, discipline, and a sincere devotion…
Author: TheStories
Inna ni llahi wa Ina ilayhi Rajiun. In the vast, unfinished story of Nigeria, few names echo with such paradox and potency as that of Muhammadu Buhari. Soldier and statesman, ascetic and populist, he stood as a symbol, sometimes stern, sometimes stoic, of a generation that bore the burden of a fractured dream. By Mohammed Mohammed Haruna, PhD Twice summoned by history, once by force of arms in 1983 and again by the will of the ballot in 2015. Buhari’s leadership bookends an era marked by a yearning for discipline, order, and moral clarity. He ascended not merely on the…
Former Governor of Sokoto State and serving Senator representing Sokoto North, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, CON, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as an icon of integrity and a tireless patriot who gave his all to Nigeria. In a heartfelt condolence message he personally signed, Wamakko said the death of the former leader is a colossal national loss, noting that Buhari’s life and leadership were marked by uncommon discipline, courage, and an unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s development. “Nigeria has lost one of its most iconic and selfless leaders—an incorruptible patriot, a…
In Nigeria’s history, few figures stand as tall as Muhammadu Buhari, a man whose life was a testament to the virtues of discipline, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the service of his country. Born on December 17, 1942, in Daura, Katsina State, Buhari’s journey was one marked by a steadfast dedication to the ideals of patriotism and governance. As a soldier, leader, and statesman, he exemplified the qualities that are essential for effective leadership in a nation grappling with myriad challenges. Buhari’s early years were shaped by the cultural and social milieu of Northern Nigeria, where traditional values and…
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, describing his death as “the end of an era.” In a condolence message released by his media team, the Sultan paid glowing tribute to Buhari’s life of service, dedication to nation-building, and enduring belief in traditional institutions as a cornerstone for peace and unity in Nigeria. “He was a great Nigerian leader, endowed with the qualities that commanded respect both before, during, and after his tenure as President…
For many students in Sokoto State, the past two years have been nothing short of a revival. Where classrooms once echoed with neglect and campuses bore the scars of disrepair, a wave of transformation now brings hope—thanks to the proactive leadership of Governor Ahmad Aliyu. At a press conference held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat in Sokoto, the Federated Organization of Sokoto State Students’ Association (FOSOSSA) described the governor’s two-year tenure as a “rescue mission” that has pulled education in the state back from the brink. “Governor Ahmad Aliyu has proven himself not just as a leader,…
A private memorandum submitted to the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution by Dr. Abubakar Alkali of Sokoto North Local Government Area, Sokoto State, has reignited public discourse on one of the country’s most contentious constitutional provisions—Section 308, which grants immunity to certain high-ranking public office holders. Dr. Alkali’s memorandum calls for the complete removal of Section 308 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which shields the President, Vice President, Governors, and their Deputies from prosecution while in office. He described the immunity clause as “a constitutional license for impunity, theft, and abuse of office.”…
A leading human rights organization, the Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD), has called on Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, to take urgent action following the death of Okey Akaneme, a business figure and former President of the Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ONICCIMA). Akaneme reportedly died from internal injuries sustained during what FENRAD described as a “brutal assault” by agents of the Anambra State Waste Management Authority (ASWAMA), allegedly during a tax enforcement operation. In a strongly worded petition made public over the weekend, FENRAD condemned the incident, labeling it a tragic…
For the past few days I have been privileged to attend a training program at the Said Business School, University of Oxford, UK. The theme of the training was Leadership in Higher Education and Artificial Intelligence and held from 8th to 11th July 2025 and was facilitated by Oxford City Academy for Education and Development. It was an extremely rewarding and engaging experience and I definitely learnt quite a lot. Attending the training came at the right time for me, for I will give the Lead Paper at the Opening Ceremony of the 12th COEASU National Conference to be held…
This dust about what is now referred to as the “Rarara Conference” brought out on interesting response from Mahmoud Abubakar (not sure of the handle!) who inquired as to whether Rarara (and perhaps the genre of his art) is comparative to Fela Anikulapo Kuti as Social Change mobilizers. Although I have replied to him in the FB post, I think it is interesting enough to warrant posting on its own. Let us get one thing clear right away. Both Fela (1938-1997) and Dauda Kahutu Rarara (b. 1986) are gifted in their ways. It is not a question of who is…