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Yahaya Bello: Polygamy, Domestic Politics and Sisters at War

Yahaya Bello: Polygamy, Domestic Politics and Sisters at War By Nafisat Bello “I had discovered long ago the first lesson of political courage: to think anew. I had then learned the second: to be prepared to lead and to decide. I was now studying the...

Yahaya Bello, PWDs and the Love of Humanity

Yahaya Bello, PWDs and the Love of Humanity By Hafsat Ibrahim It is widely known that disability inclusion is an essential condition to upholding human rights, sustainable development, and peace and security. It is also central to the promise of the 2030 Agenda for...

Shettima: Nigeria’s Modern Day Philosopher-King

Shettima: Nigeria's Modern Day Philosopher-King By Lawan Bukar Maigana "There will be no end to the troubles of states, or of humanity itself till philosophers become kings in this world, or till those we now call kings and rulers really and truly...

Travelogue: Yahaya Bello and the Audacity to Dream (1)

Travelogue: Yahaya Bello and the Audacity to Dream (1) By Abdulrahman Abdulraheem "So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable" - Christopher Reeve His emergence on the political scene is...

Air Peace, Kano Emir and Unwarranted Attacks

Air Peace, Kano Emir and Unwarranted Attacks By Yushau A. Shuaib Beyond theory, strategic communication doesn’t seek publicity in whatever ways through the media. It considers the dynamics of the environment, the target audiences, their behaviours, and trending issues for effective messaging. Creative thinking is crucial in...

Shettima & Zulum: A Study in Enviable Predecessor/Successor Relationship

Shettima & Zulum: A Study in Enviable Predecessor/Successor Relationship By Lawan Bukar Maigana “Leadership is about making someone better as a result of your presence… and making sure that impact lasts in your absence” - Sheryl Sandberg It is an uncommon practice in Nigerian politics to...