Muhammadu Buhari
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Yusuf Bichi: Between the Spymaster and a Celebrity
It is fascinating how two individuals sharing the name Yusuf Bichi can lead vastly different lives one in the spotlight of luxury and the other a conservative dwelling in the shadows of covert operations.
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Justice Ahmad Belgore: That Compassionate Lawyer in Kano
Throughout the 30 days of Ramadan, as was his tradition, Justice Ahmad Olanrewaju Belgore provided plenty of food and gift items to the poor and the needy and various families and groups.
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Lawal Daura: An Encounter with Intelligence Chief- YAShuaib
It was 24 hours after the official release of my book, “An Encounter with the Spymaster” in July 2017 that I received an invitation from a top retired Airforce officer for a meeting with the then Director General of Department of State Service (DSS), Lawal Daura.
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Is he the Same TY Danjuma of the North? – YAShuaib
How can Danjuma who was described by President Buhari as soldiers’ soldier, who sacrificed for Nigeria through his fearlessness, philanthropic gesture and effort in promoting peace in the society, now join sectional leaders in what some commentators describe as 'toxic hate speech?'
Economy
Third-Force: Between Ramaphosa, Abiola and Dangote
Can we commence a search for an illustrious Nigerian, untiring philanthropist, quintessential business mogul, conscientious and detribalised personality to salvage the country in 2019 through a Third-Force?
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Two Years of Unlawful Detention: A Memo to Sambo Dasuki
May your days in court offer you the opportunity to clear your name from malicious allegations and to enable you to provide concrete evidence of your stewardship as NSA who ensured efficient inter-agency collaboration for national stability and national security.
Economy
Due Process: Between Security Votes and Oil Contracts
While the majority of top officers appointed into NNPC by Kachikwu during his days as the GMD are from Southern Nigeria, Baru is alleged to have done the same by ensuring that his recent reorganisation of the management staff of the oil corporation favours the North.
Media/PR
Rule of Law: Garba Shehu Goofs on Sambo Dasuki- YAShuaib
With due respect to my elder, I have been thoroughly embarrassed and even shocked that Mallam Garba has been misled in joining the bandwagon of those attacking former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki blindly and baselessly.
Politics
The Presidency: Osinbajo and Unquestionable Loyalty
Painful any insinuation that questions the loyalty of a subordinate and doubts the strength and competence of the boss. Such a dilemma merely creates feeling of betrayal and instigates a crisis of confidence that can distract and derail a focused administration. In our clime, there is a thin line between sanity and insanity among political fans (fanatics) whose supports are based on ethnic, religious and sectional sentiments.
Politics
Tompolo of Niger Delta: Between Dialogue and Confrontation By Yushau
Buhari should ignore misleading advice as some zealots would rather want our President to act like a no-nonsense cowboy in Hollywood movies. At over 70 years, President Buhari does not have that youthful strength and excessive power of military dictatorship to re-enact forceful compliance to orders because of democratic ethos.
Politics
Sambo Dasuki: An Encounter with Spymaster
Sambo Dasuki: An Encounter with Spymaster - By Yushau A. Shuaib
When the erstwhile super...
Politics
President Jonathan and Doubting-Thomases- Yushau A. Shuaib
Doubting Thomases is the plural of a doubting Thomas. It refers to an incredulous...
General
Attack on Buhari: Haba Governor Madaki!
Temper in men occupying esteemed powerful positions makes such leaders misuse their public responsibilities...
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Features
Yusuf Bichi: Between the Spymaster and a Celebrity
It is fascinating how two individuals sharing the name Yusuf Bichi can lead vastly different lives one in the spotlight of luxury and the other a conservative dwelling in the shadows of covert operations.
Features
Justice Ahmad Belgore: That Compassionate Lawyer in Kano
Throughout the 30 days of Ramadan, as was his tradition, Justice Ahmad Olanrewaju Belgore provided plenty of food and gift items to the poor and the needy and various families and groups.
Features
Kuriga Kids: Where is Lagbaja of Kaduna by YAShuaib
Cant we get another Lagbaja of Kaduna to re-strategise and lead the troops from the front towards degradations of criminal activities while restoring the peoples confidence in the safety of the axis?
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Ogalla: The Naval Chief in the Eyes of the Storm
Meanwhile, there is a feeler that the Chief of Naval Staff may be in the eyes of the storm over his alleged plan to appoint a new naval spokesperson in contravention of Nigerian law.