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How Gov Bala Mohammed ordered my arrest, detention on election day
By Haruna Mohammed Salisu
Ahead of the general election on Saturday, February 25, my team of a small newsroom at Wikki Times held multiple editorial and management meetings, including in-house training.
Since I had relocated from…
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Kano central senatorial controversy: Between INEC, Shekarau, NNPP- Hassan Sani Indabawa
By Hassan Sani Indabawa
We have a Hausa adage which says that,” if you plan to dig a hole for your enemy to fall in, dig a shallow one, as you may likely be the one to fall in.” This adage perfectly suits the current imbroglio…
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How Babachir Lawal, some Christian clerics de-market Peter Obi in Muslim North
By Haruna Mohammed Salisu
Peter Obi is a disruptor in Nigeria’s upcoming elections. His aggressive movement has permeated nooks and crannies, particularly with the youth. However, many argue that his movement does not embody any…
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How Buhari’s interventions saved governors from embarrassment ,averted economic hardships in…
By Bashir Ahmad
...Supported them with bailout funds, only for them to betray him
There is no doubt that the present administration, under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari, came into power at a time when the country was…
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Nigerian youth and their quest for high-paying jobs-Muhammad Danjuma Abubakar
By: Muhammad Danjuma Abubakar
On a weekend, while scrolling through my phone casually, I clicked on the Google App to open the search box. I stared for a while as I had no any question in mind. Although, it is advised that one should…
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Kole Shettima , Amina Salihu: Celebrating another year of selfless service
By Zikirullahi M. Ibrahim
Today, Nigeria’s civil society celebrates Dr. Kole Shettima and Dr. Amina Salihu on the occasion of their birthday. Their birthday falls at a time Nigeria is facing numerous governance challenges, including a…
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Tinubu promises to resuscitate Ajaokuta, dredge River Niger
Sen. Bola Tinubu, the Presidential Candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), has promised to resuscitate Ajaokuta Steel Complex Ltd. and to dredge River Niger, if elected president.
Tinubu gave the assurance at the APC Kogi mega…
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The Rise of Sha’aban: An unstoppable force taking Kano’s political arena by storm
By Daha Tijjani PhD.
The political arena is a place where only the strongest, most resilient and most determined individuals can succeed. It is a place where only the bravest can stand, where the odds are often stacked against them and…
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2023: Reflections of a 98 year old Patriot: A message to those planning to rig elections-Tanko…
By Tanko Yakasai OFR
I have been pondering on what motivates those who plan to rig or scuttle the upcoming elections in Nigeria and particularly the presidential election.
Do they believe they can do so without consequences?
In…
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2023: Assessing the options before Nigerians
By Adnan Mukhtar
As the 2023 general elections knock on the door with 18 presidential candidates on the ballot, pundits have narrowed the options available to Nigerians to just four.
This is the first time that Nigeria will witness…
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