By Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano Political influence is rarely measured by public applause. More often, it is reflected in the confidence a leader places in those...
The controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) took another dramatic turn as the Senate stepped down a motion seeking a comprehensive investigation...
By Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano When Kano State Governor, His Excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf, delegated his Deputy, His Excellency Murtala Sule Garo, to represent the state...
By Umar Idris Shuaibu Politics is often driven by timing, loyalty and competence. Yet history repeatedly demonstrates that the most enduring public servants are not necessarily...
The inauguration of the Board of Trustees for the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund (NNSTF) is a landmark event that signals a paradigm shift in our...
More than a month after the Presidency distanced itself from the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), the controversy continues to generate fresh questions rather than...
By Umar Idris Shuaibu In politics, not every influential leader occupies the spotlight. Some of the most consequential figures work behind closed doors, coordinating policy, managing...
There are moments in governance when a single statement captures the mood of an administration. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s recent admonition to officials of the Kano...
By Umar Idris Shuaibu In every successful presidency, there is usually one individual who works quietly behind the scenes, coordinating government activities, managing access to the...
By Umar Idris Shuaibu There is an old saying that “experience is the best teacher.” In public administration, where decisions shape institutions and policies affect millions...