Author: The North Journals

As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, the signs of democratic decay are unmistakable. With governors quietly collapsing their structures into a single ruling bloc, regional distrust widening, and the spectre of rigging haunting the polls, the country stands on the edge of an unprecedented political reckoning. This investigative editorial examines how another stolen mandate could finally awaken the ghost of 1914, unleashing the buried tensions of a century-old union and forcing Nigeria to confront the question it has long deferred: can a nation built on compromise survive another betrayal at the ballot box? The spectre of Nigeria’s 2027 general…

Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen In the small farming community of Yiwogu, located in Ghana’s Savelugu Municipality, there’s a patch of forest the people call Maltiti, which means “Do something good for us.” It covers about 12-acres of land, but for the people of Yiwogu, Maltiti is more than trees and grass. They see it as a living protector — one that gives them shade, brings rain, and offers peace of mind. For more than thirty years, this sacred forest has stood firm while trees all around it have vanished. It has protected the people — and in return, they have protected it.…

Yola,  In a decisive move aimed at strengthening healthcare education in Adamawa State, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved the reopening of Sa’adatu College of Health Technology, Mubi, following a successful review by the Committee on the Establishment of Private Colleges of Health Technology. The governor’s decision comes as part of a broader directive to ensure that all private health institutions in the state meet the minimum operational and academic standards required for effective training and certification in health-related fields. According to the committee’s report, eight other colleges have been granted a 6–12 month grace period to upgrade their infrastructure,…

Five years after the tragic events of October 20, 2020, at the Lekki Toll Gate, the echoes of gunfire and the cries for justice still haunt Nigeria’s collective memory. That night, peaceful young Nigerians—armed only with their voices and dreams—were met with bullets. The #EndSARS protest was never a rebellion; it was a call for dignity, accountability, and the right to live without fear in their own country. Today, that same cry for justice resonates again—this time through the call to #FreeNnamdiKanu. Though the names and faces have changed, the message remains painfully familiar: fairness must not depend on identity,…

Hundreds of Nigerians took to the streets of Abuja on Monday, defying a Federal High Court order to demand the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The demonstrators marched through major roads chanting “Free Nnamdi Kanu,” coinciding with the fifth anniversary of the historic #EndSARS protest movement. Kanu has been in detention since 2021 following his extradition from Kenya. He faces multiple terrorism-related charges and remains in the custody of Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS), despite numerous court rulings ordering his release. Monday’s march unfolded amid stern warnings from the Nigeria…

The Youth Wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a stern warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing them of plotting to weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group alleged that the APC is “desperately attempting to buy over weak and inconsequential governors” in a bid to instill fear and discourage voter turnout. Speaking exclusively with The North Journals, Comrade Chika Idoko, Special Adviser on Press and Media Relations to the National Youth Leader of the ADC, said the ruling party has resorted to “political manipulations aimed…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Youth Wing on Sunday staged a major rally in Funtua Zone of Katsina State, drawing over 50 support groups and party loyalists in a fiery show of strength and political awakening. The event, held on October 19, 2025, brought together key party figures including National Youth Leader Comrade Balarabe Rufai, Dr. Mustapha Inuwa, Katsina State Chairman Alhaji Musa Usman Wamba, National Deputy Legal Adviser Barr. Mustapha Shittu, and State Youth Leader Maiyaki. The gathering was marked by passionate speeches, chants, and renewed calls for young Nigerians to take the driver’s seat in the country’s political…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appointed Aminu Adamu Ahmed, publisher of The North Journals, as the Head of Media and Communications to the Office of the National Youth Leader, Balarabe Rufa’i. In an official appointment letter dated October 13, 2025, Rufa’i commended Adamu’s wealth of experience in media relations, strategic communications, and his consistent dedication to advancing youth participation and political development across Nigeria. “You are expected to strengthen the visibility and communication efforts of the ADC Youth Wing at both national and state levels,” the letter stated, underscoring the strategic importance of Adamu’s new role. As Head of…

By Aminu Adamu The National Youth Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Comrade Balarabe Rufai, has congratulated Comrade Babangida Isah on his election as the new President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), but with a sharp message: “Hold the Tinubu government accountable for how it spends Nigeria’s youth funds.” In a statement released in Abuja on Friday, Rufai lauded the emergence of Isah as “a victory for grassroots youth activism and a call to duty at a time when Nigeria’s youth population is both its greatest asset and most neglected constituency.” But Rufai’s message went far…

By Aminu Adamu In the evolving landscape of Nigerian politics, few names embody the spirit of reform like Balarabe Rufai. A political mobilizer, youth advocate, and civic strategist from Kano, Rufai has dedicated his life to building bridges between policy and the people. As the Convener of the Rebuild Arewa Initiative for Peace and Development and former National Coordinator of the Coalition of Northern Groups, his journey tells a larger story , of how hope, intellect, and discipline can transform a generation’s frustrations into a blueprint for progress. Balarabe Rufai’s story is one of conviction, community, and courage. He belongs…