My thoughts and ideas…
For all those that are currently outside Nigeria, or Kano in particular, you know exactly how I feel, especially if you have friends, family and loved ones scattered all around the ancient commercial city of Kano.
It is yet another brand new year, 2012. I managed to come back to my personal blog and give it a little touch-up, being lazy as usual, I used wordpress and theme by contexture, it is so nice, slick, and clean to my eyes at least. Start going through the website by going to my…
The term “Almajirai” is derived from the Hausa language, originating from the Arabic “Al Muhajirun,” which translates to ‘The Immigrants’ in English. This term historically referred to Muslims who traveled in search of knowledge, inspired by the Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which encourages seeking knowledge even as far as China. This philosophy fostered…
When the PDP lost its prominence in the 2003 general elections in Kano, it was a perplexing moment for me. Despite the party’s strong support base and influence in the state, the ANPP emerged victorious, largely due to the popularity of its presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari. Figures like Ibrahim Shekarau also secured their positions…
Achaba, also known as Okada in some regions, refers to motorcycle taxis that transport passengers within urban areas for negotiated fares. Unfortunately, despite being a source of income for many unemployed Nigerian youths, including university graduates and skilled individuals, Achaba is not recognized as formal employment anywhere in the world. In essence, all Achaba riders…