What will people say?
By Hafsat Ja’afar Whatever you do, no matter how, no matter what, the mouth that eats salt and pepper must speak ill or otherwise of you to your ears or…
This is the time for women to be financially independent
By Aisha Mahmud Yusuf A few days ago, Dr Muhsin Ibrahim shared a story about a divorcee whose ex-husband refused to pay her medical bills. This is a familiar story as…
Body shaming, self-loathing and the quest for validation
By Maimuna Abubakar People’s opinions of others have always psychologically impacted their social relationships and behaviours without considering an individual’s mental state and capacities. Many people say things to each…
Cultural heterogeneity: Where it comes from, how to confront it?
By Safwan Suhaib Ibrahim Culture, just like science, is never static. As we read more, travel more and impinge more and more on one another through trade, schools, international and…
Isa Abba Adamu: the unsung hero
By Salisu Yusuf Sunday, 8th of August, 2021 was a black day for the family of Malam Isah Abba Adamu, the BBC Hausa Service, its listeners, Kano people, the Hausa…