Category Archives: OPINION

By Reuben Nathan Ibrahim As Nigeria gradually marches toward the 2027 general elections, the people of Ganye Chiefdom stand at a defining moment in their political history. The era of voting based on emotions, religious affiliations, or empty political promises must give way to a new culture of strategic, issue-based participation.For decades, Ganye has beenContinueContinue reading “2027: Ganye Chiefdom Must Vote for Development, Not Sentiment”

Without confronting graft and returning millions of children to the classroom, Nigeria’s dream of sustainable development will remain elusive By Reuben Nathan IbrahimYola Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and one of its largest economies, stands at a critical crossroads. Despite its enormous human and natural resources, the country continues to grapple with two interwoven crisesContinueContinue reading “Corruption and Out-of-School Children: The Twin Threats to Nigeria’s Future”

In an era where division too often defines leadership, one man continues to stand tall as a shining beacon of unity, compassion, and unwavering humanity—Alhaji Sadiq Mohammed, Walin Ganye. Renowned not merely as an elder statesman but as a moral compass for society, Walin Ganye has carved a legacy rooted in a rare and powerfulContinueContinue reading “WALIN GANYE: THE DETRIBALIZED STATESMAN REDEFINING HUMANITY, UNITY AND SELFLESS SERVICE”

— As PDP Flaunts “Projects,” Residents Ask: Is This the Best We Deserve? Ganye Local Government Area was on full display as Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri stormed the town with the usual fanfare—speeches, ceremonies and commissioned structures. But beneath the applause and official rhetoric, a louder question echoed across the streets of Ganye: after sixContinueContinue reading “BOYS’ QUARTERS, GATES & GRAND SPEECHES: GANYE QUESTIONS FINTIRI’S SCORECARD AFTER 6½ YEARS”

Reports that Governor Agbu Kefas abruptly cut short his Christmas vacation in Wukari Local Government Area amid rising public anger did not come as a surprise to keen observers of Taraba State politics. Beneath the festive cheer, a storm of frustration has been brewing—one driven by insecurity, unpaid wages, and a growing perception of leadershipContinueContinue reading “WUKARI BOILS, TARABA BLEEDS: PUBLIC ANGER MOUNTS AS GOVERNOR KEFAS FACES CRISIS OF GOVERNANCE”

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has sparked a national conversation with a thought-provoking message to Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, urging them to stop demonising their country while expecting admiration from the international community.In a fiery Facebook post on Sunday, October 12, 2025, the outspoken activist and human rights advocate challenged NigeriansContinueContinue reading “🇳🇬 “You Demonise Your Country and Expect Love Abroad — That’s Impossible,” Shehu Sani Blasts Nigerians Over Negative Self-Image”

By Reuben Nathan Ibrahim The Federal Government’s decision to remove Agricultural Science from the national curriculum has sparked outrage and drawn urgent calls for intervention from Northern leaders. Critics warn that this move could cripple Nigeria’s agricultural backbone and imperil the very foundation of food security.For the North, where vast livestock populations and staple cropsContinueContinue reading “NATION’S FOOD FUTURE AT RISK: NORTHERN SENATORS URGED TO RESIST FG’S REMOVAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE FROM SCHOOLS”

By Reuben Nathan Ibrahim The Federal Government’s decision to exclude Agriculture from Nigeria’s newly approved national curriculum has triggered heated debates, with experts warning that the move could spell disaster for the country’s food security, rural development, and long-term economic stability.Once regarded as the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, agriculture risks being sidelined in classrooms, aContinueContinue reading “NATIONAL OUTCRY: Excluding Agriculture From Nigeria’s New Curriculum Sparks Fears of Food Insecurity, Rural Poverty”

Renowned social critic and popular X (formerly Twitter) user, Mahdi Shehu, has once again stirred public discourse with a blistering post on his verified handle, calling out what he describes as the growing culture of moral decay within religious institutions.In a post that has since sparked waves of online debate, Shehu lamented how churches andContinueContinue reading ““Thieves in Sacred Robes: Mahdi Shehu Slams Hypocrisy in Places of Worship””