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Will 2024 be a happy New Year?

The annual ritual of wishing people a happy new year then proceeding to watch their lives get worse is expected to continue in 2024! To paraphrase Dr

Dr Ladi Kwali 1925-1984

At the time Alhaji Sulaimanu Barau OBE became the 6th Emir of Abuja, now Suleja, in 1944, he was the first emir in the entire Northern Nigeria with th

Demonstrating democracy

Among other things, 2023 could have proven the entrenchment of democracy as a critical part of Nigeria’s political culture. Proven, not validated. But

Christmas discounts amidst Onanuga’s firing squad call

The Christmas period often embodies themes of unity, empathy, and government benevolence, reflecting the spirit of togetherness and goodwill. This tim

The Abuja Pottery Centre founded in 1951

One of the most successful colonial legacies in Northern Nigeria was the Abuja Pottery located in the former Abuja town, now renamed Suleja. It was co