Raranisation or Reform: Northern Nigeria at a crossroads, by Ahmad Shuaibu Isa Northern Nigeria now finds itself at a critical crossroads, one marked by both immense potential and deeply entrenched challenges. The region suffers from alarmingly high school dropout rates, persistent ignorance, and a growing population of educated youth who remain unemployed. Regrettably, rather than addressing these urgent social and economic issues, many political elites have chosen to prioritise spectacle over substance, diverting public resources towards entertainers whose performances often amount to little more than fleeting distractions. This concerning trend is embodied...