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On Tuesday, I watched my father’s uniform walk past me in the parade Not my father himself, he paid the ULTIMATE PRICE years ago. But in the crisp salute of a young constable, I saw him. In the weathered hands of a retired officers’habdshake, I saw the hands that once rubbed my hair before night rounds. In the silence that fell when the bugle honored the fallen, I heard the phone calls that never came home. I am a child of the barracks. I grew up where “daddy is at work” meant daddy might not come back. Where we learned to celebrate birthdays between emergency calls, and where the national anthem wasn’t just a song, it was a promise written in the sweat of people who chose service over safety. Today, I wept. Not from weakness, but from the weight of memory. I wept for my course mates, men and women who sat where I sat, laughed where I laughed, dreamed where I dreamed and who now rest beneath uniforms they died wearing. I wept because the parade ground held more ghosts than ...

Easter: NOUN VC Urges Renewed Hope, Commitment to Education The Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Professor Uduma Oji Uduma, has called on Nigerians, particularly members of the university community, to embrace the spirit of renewal, resilience and hope as Christians mark Easter Sunday. In a personally signed Easter message on Sunday, the Vice-Chancellor described the occasion as a period of reflection on the values of resurrection, renewal and the triumph of life over adversity. He noted that while Easter holds deep spiritual significance for Christians, its core message transcends religious boundaries and speaks to a universal truth about new beginnings and the possibility of transformation. Quoting the Bible passage in Luke 24:6, “He is not here, but is risen,” Uduma said the message of Easter underscores the idea that what appears to be an end may not be final, but rather a transition toward new opportunities. “Easter Sunday reminds us t...

BLOCKBUSTER SHOCKWAVE: “AVANTE” PREMIERE ROCKS NOLLYWOOD, IGNITES MOVIE INDUSTRY TURNING POINT Nigeria’s film landscape may be on the brink of a new era following the high-profile premiere of “Avante” on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Jabi Lake Mall, Abuja. The event drew widespread acclaim, with industry stakeholders, veterans, and cast members united in describing the film as a potential catalyst for a Nollywood resurgence. At the forefront of the evening was producer Engr. Kingsley Okafor, who presented “Avante” as more than a cinematic production, but a carefully crafted narrative that blends history, human emotion, and pressing contemporary issues. He described the film as “a compelling blend of a thriller of vengeance, love, and destiny,” built around a young man whose father is brutally murdered alongside members of their community. In the aftermath, the protagonist and his siblings are thrust into a turbulent journey of revenge, grappling with choices that t...

0ne Man, Many Parties; Kano’s Long Struggle with Political Monopoly By Barrister Aminu Hussaini Sagagi In the evolving theatre of Kano politics, the reported move by Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is being framed by his loyalists as yet another masterstroke of political relevance. But beneath the familiar choreography of defection lies a more uncomfortable truth, one that Kano’s politically conscious electorate must now confront with clarity and courage. It is not a reinvention, as they euphorically claimed, it is a repetition. For decades, Kwankwaso has perfected a pattern of movement without ideological migration, defection without doctrinal evolution. From party to party, platform to platform, the constant has never been policy or principle; it has been personal centrality. The political vehicle may change, but the driver remains the same and the destination is invariably power concentrated in one man’s orbit. For the first time in a l...

2027 Senate : A Clarion Call for Youth Representation Under the Umbrella of FCT Council Young progressive leaders across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have thrown their weight behind Hon. Abubakar Umar Abdullahi, describing him as a dynamic, people-centered, and result-driven leader with the capacity to represent the interests of the people at the Senate. They noted that with over 64 percent of registered voters being young people, the demand for inclusive and youth-focused representation has never been more urgent. According to the group, Hon. Abdullahi,the current Abaji Chair,embodies the energy, vision, and commitment needed to drive meaningful change and amplify the voices of young Nigerians within the National Assembly. The youth leaders therefore called on him to heed the growing demand and step forward to contest for the FCT Senate seat, stressing that his candidacy would mark a turning point in the push for generational inclusion in governance. . “This is our ...

ECN Felicitates Tinubu on Birthday, Commends Energy Reforms The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his birthday, lauding his leadership and commitment to national development, particularly in the energy sector. In a statement issued on behalf of the Commission, the Director-General of the ECN, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, described the President as a courageous leader whose reform-driven governance has continued to inspire confidence and optimism across the country. Abdullahi noted that Tinubu’s administration has demonstrated strong resolve in repositioning Nigeria’s energy landscape, with a clear focus on sustainability and innovation. He particularly highlighted the President’s support for solarisation initiatives and the transition to renewable energy, which he said have significantly improved power access in key sectors. According to him, over 37 health institutions, tertiary institutions, Ministries, Departme...