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Rebuilding trust: The Ulama’s role in Northern Nigeria’s call for protests

By Abubakar  Usman   For anyone following the latest social media trends in Northern Nigeria, the rising calls for protests, particularly among t

Colourism and Nigeria: Two truths and a lie

Let’s play a game called “Two Truths and a Lie.” I’ll state three things, one of which is a lie. If you can pick out the lie, you win. Here are my thr

Why Northern Youths Will Shun August 1st Protest 

By Kabir Matazu The Arewa Youth Federation, led by President Kabir Matazu, has made a conscious decision to in the interest of peace and stability of

Beyond the creation of a livestock ministry

The World Bank estimates that between 2015 and 2050, Nigeria’s population is expected to double to 402 million. The anticipated population growth is e

Melons and the almajirai’s hunger for change

The term “almajiri” originates from the Arabic word “Al muhajirun,” meaning a person who migrates in search of Islamic knowledge. However, in recent t