Tributes
Abdulrahman Ado Ibrahim: The prince born to be king, by Abdullahi Yahaya Bello
His Royal Majesty, Alhaji (Dr) Abdulrahman Ado Ibrahim,CON, FNMGS, FNSME, DSC, LLD , Atta III and the Ohinoyi of Ebira...
Abubakar Sanusi Bature: Adieu Modibbo, by Ibrahim Yaro Dawakin Tofa
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un (Verily, we belong to Allah and to Him we shall return) Oh Abubakar, my...
TRIBUTE: Zwingina made a big impact here
Before his death at the age of 70 was announced on Wednesday, October 2, Dr Jonathan Zwingina had not been...
In loving memory of Sheikh Adamu Tsoho Jos, by Muhammad Sabo
It is with heavy hearts and total submission to the will of “Man la yus alu amma yaf a lu…”...
Prof Yusuf Saidu: Tragedy of losing mentor and father, by Jamilu M. Magaji
In the weaving of life, exceptional individuals leave a lasting impression on the hearts and minds of those they meet....
Darkness at noon : Prof. Muhtar Hanif Alhassan, by Abdalla Uba Adamu
It was with heavy heart that I took a phone call that informed me of the passing away of my...
My friend, Isa Gusau: A tribute, by Kashim Shettima
There couldn't have been a more poignant last chapter to a man's life than my final text exchange with him....
Nuruddeen Tijjani: Forever in our hearts, by Salisu Hassan
In a sombre moment of reflection, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) mourns a dedicated and compassionate colleague, Nuruddeen Tijjani...
Alhaji Abdullahi B. Yawa: Adieu my mentor, by M. U. Ndagi
This is one of the difficult tributes I’ve authored in my career as a writer. It took me 72 hours...
TRIBUTE: From the Atta to the Ohinoyi: A glimpse of Ebira history, by Ibrahim Sheme
The death of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Dr Ado Abdulraman Ibrahim, today, drew me back to go through the biography...