Savannah Princess

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[Ziyad Yakubu @Ziyad_yakubu]

The politicians from southern Nigeria need to be deeply studied.

In fact, a whole department in our universities should be set up just to study those people.

Because the way they have managed to convince many southern youths, some of the most intelligent youths in all of Africa, that their real problem is not the politicians who govern them, but “the North,” is almost a political miracle.

That the reason a pothole in Abakpa Nike is not fixed is because of Hisbah breaking alcohol bottles in Kano.

That the reason they have youth unemployment and underemployment is because of a Sharia court in Sokoto.

That the reason their electricity is unstable, state hospitals are weak, courts are slow, police are corrupt, refineries are not working, and local industries are dying is because the North is too religious.

Not the governors.

Not the senators.

Not the local government chairmen.

Not the contractors who collected money and disappeared.

Not the political families who have controlled the same states for decades.

Not the state assemblies that behave like extensions of the governor’s office.

No. The problem is somehow Kano Hisbah.

This is the genius of southern political deflection.

They have built a system where they can fail locally and outsource the blame nationally.

Meanwhile, the same southern politicians control budgets, collect allocations, appoint commissioners, award contracts, borrow money, tax citizens, control state institutions, and still somehow escape the anger of the same people they govern.

That is the part that fascinates me.

The North has many problems and deserves serious criticism. Nobody honest can deny that. But the way northern dysfunction has been turned into a universal excuse for southern elite failure is a political miracle, second only to democracy itself.

The governor no longer needs to explain why the roads are bad.

The senator no longer needs to explain what he has done.

The local government chairman no longer needs to show where the money went.

The people simply look northward and rage.

And the politicians smile.

As a southern youth, know this: every minute you spend shouting about Hisbah, Sharia, almajiri, or the north is backward, is one less minute spent asking why your own state budget keeps producing nothing.

Nigerian politicians have not only failed many of their people. They have also mastered the art of giving them a convenient enemy.

This is the oldest trick in politics.

Divide the people, make them suspicious of each other, then govern both sides badly while they fight over identity.

There is nothing I would want more than a coherent Nigeria.

Notice I said coherent, not uniform.

I am not talking about this fake “One Nigeria” slogan where everyone pretends we are one people, one culture, one worldview, one moral community, and one historical experience.

That is childish.

Nigeria does not need to become one tribe.

Nigeria does not need to become one culture.

Nigeria does not need everyone to eat the same food, marry the same way, worship the same way, dress the same way, or organize society the same way.

What Nigeria needs is coherence.

A country where different regions can govern themselves according to their values, compete with each other, cooperate where necessary, and still stand together as a serious bargaining bloc in the world.

Because in the international system, small fragmented African states will be eaten alive.

So we must ask ourselves whether we can build a political arrangement where our differences do not become a weapon in the hands of failed politicians.

And this is where both sides need to hear the truth.

If you are a southern youth and you believe the North must become exactly to your taste before you can accept it as part of the political arrangement, then you are not serious.

You may not like Hisbah.

You may not like Sharia courts.

You may not like how conservative northern societies are.

You may not like the way we vote, dress, worship, marry, or organize our communities.

Fine.

But if your idea of a working Nigeria is that Kano must first become Lagos, or Sokoto must first become Enugu, or Katsina must first become Port Harcourt, then you are not yet tired of the state of Nigeria.

A coherent Nigeria must allow Kano to be Kano, Lagos to be Lagos, Enugu to be Enugu, Sokoto to be Sokoto, and Rivers to be Rivers.

What Nigeria needs is restructuring that makes every region carry more responsibility for the choices it makes.

And this is where the North itself must also face its own contradiction.

It is not enough to say, “Leave the North alone. Let the North live by its values.”

That argument only becomes serious when the North also accepts the financial responsibility that comes with political and cultural autonomy.

If the governor of Kano wants to subsidize mass weddings for 2,000 couples, that is his right. But it will make more sense if Kano is generating the money for it.

If the governor of Sokoto wants to subsidize Hajj or support pilgrims, that is his political choice. But it will carry more moral weight if Sokoto is funding it from its own productive economy.

If the governor of Zamfara wants to negotiate with bandits, grant amnesty, or offer concessions in the name of peace, that decision should be borne mainly by the people and resources of Zamfara, not hidden within the comfort of national allocation.

If Kano decides it does not want alcohol sold openly in its society, that should be its cultural and religious right. But it becomes a contradiction when the same political system benefits from VAT and federal revenue that partly comes from products and lifestyles those same states publicly reject.

This is why restructuring matters.

It protects the South from blaming the North for everything.

It protects the North from being constantly insulted for choosing its own values.

And it forces every region to face the cost of its own political choices.

Because right now, Nigeria is structured in a way that encourages hypocrisy.

Southern politicians can fail their people and blame the North.

Northern politicians can defend cultural autonomy while depending on a central pool funded by economic activities they sometimes condemn.

A serious Nigeria should say: live according to your values, but fund the consequences.

[Savannah Princess @Bazazzaga]

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[Jamila Dahiru @JamjamDahiru]

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[Savannah Princess @Bazazzaga]

Thanks so much for the Birthday wishes my Dear. Our students are an extension of our family and my heart gladdens each time I see you guys excelling. Equally priviledged to have had to opportunity to contribute to your stories. My blessings always as you soar higher.

[Michael Chibuzo® @chibuzo_mikel]

This was President Buhari's response when he was asked if he wants an apology from the then British Prime Minister who described Nigerians as fantastically corrupt.

I love Buhari.

May his soul rest in peace 🙏

[Savannah Princess @Bazazzaga]

As bees are drawn to nectar, so are good people drawn to this good man. I mean GOOD PEOPLE!
All roads leading to Daura are choked up. People of varying backgrounds, office holders, titled, rich and poor moving in groups and individually to pay their last respects to Nigeria's former President and the people's General.
RIP Muhammadu Buhari.

[Savannah Princess @Bazazzaga]

Brother to Brother in Life and death.
Rest in Allah's Rahma President Muhammadu Buhari and Oba Sikiru Adetona.

[Kashim Shettima @KashimSM]

Only a few Nigerians have had the rare privilege of standing at the intersection of our nation’s defining moments. Former President Muhammadu Buhari was one of them. From the battlefield to the ballot box, he fought for Nigeria’s stability with uncommon courage. When the nation called upon him to lead once more, he answered with grace, bearing the burden of our collective aspirations.

President Buhari was one of a kind. He was defined not just by the asceticism of his lifestyle but by his documented refusal to compromise on his values. He served as a ladder for the political ascent of many. To generations of leaders, including myself, he remains the archetype of the principled politician: disciplined, deliberate, and difficult to distract from purpose.

A man of the people, President Buhari’s life was a masterclass in servant leadership. He left office with the same modesty with which he entered it, committed to striking that difficult balance between proximity to the people and fidelity to national ideals.

Nigeria has lost more than a leader. We have lost a compass. In this moment of national mourning, may we find solace in the legacy he left behind. It is a legacy that reminds us that honesty, simplicity, and integrity are not relics of the past but blueprints for a more honourable future.

As one who came of age politically within the very structure shaped by his reputation and integrity, I must say this: I learnt much from him, and so did a generation of others. His life gave us a path, his values gave us a foundation, and his passing gives us a charge to carry forward the virtues that made him different.

May Allah forgive his shortcomings, reward his service, and grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus. Ameen.

[Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai @elrufai]

TRIBUTE TO A MENTOR

I mourn the departure of President Muhammadu Buhari. He was a leader who stood up for our country in war and peace. He made his contributions to our country’s progress as a military officer, head of state, and elected president.

President Buhari demonstrated remarkable resilience, recovering from his ouster as military head of state in 1985 to emerge as an elected president in 2015. He was rather taciturn but had a sense of humour. He exuded a charm that connected him to ordinary people who cherished him as a symbol of integrity, a man who could be trusted to stand by the people.

Despite disappointment in three previous presidential elections, he summoned the vision and energy to construct a new coalition that birthed the APC in 2013. He ultimately recorded a first in Nigerian history, defeating an incumbent president in 2015. After two terms as president, he also successfully handed over power to an elected successor. In retirement, he retained his pull, often playing gracious host to a variety of prominent persons.

I had the privilege of working with him in the CPC. He asked me to lead the CPC Renewal Committee after the 2011 elections. Our committee recommended the imperative of the CPC merging with the ACN and other parties in time for the 2015 elections.

President Buhari was my political mentor. He nudged me to contest for the governorship of Kaduna State, encouraged me by attending the flag-off of my campaign in November 2014, and stood by me to victory. I am profoundly grateful for his support during my tenure as governor and for the remarkable access he afforded me, even during rare moments of disagreement on policy matters.

May Allah grant him Aljannah Firdaus and comfort his family, especially his wife Hajiya Aisha Buhari and his children, who have been such a formidable support.

Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai
13th July 2025

[Amina J Mohammed @AminaJMohammed]

INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHIR RAJI’UN

My heart is heavy as I join the people of Nigeria in mourning the passing of our former President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR.

Serving as Minister in his government was an honor — and one guided by the values he lived: discipline, humility, and a deep love for our country.

My prayers are with him and his family. May Allah SWT grant him Jannatul Firdaus.

[Mufti Menk @muftimenk]

The passing away of a legend, the former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, May Allah have mercy on his soul, brought me to tears!

He was an upright man, who never missed his prayers and a very disciplined believer who served his people to the best of his ability. His name was synonymous with integrity.

He was definitely one of those who made me develop a much better perception of Nigerians as a people.

May Allah Almighty forgive your shortcomings and grant you the highest ranks of Jannah. Aameen.

May Allah Almighty make it easy for his family, friends and the nation of Nigeria.

[Savannah Princess @Bazazzaga]

Death is not punishment but the end of every beginning. We will all die, how, where & when is a mystery. He had a good life, married, had kids, a full career including the highest in the land, died in respect & we remember him with respect. Let those who gloat hope for good ends.

[Savannah Princess @Bazazzaga]

The only of his type we have seen on this side. The man who commands love & held on to 12 million loyal votes for 12 years, by just being Buhari. Idan Allah Ya so ka kuma Ya yarda da kai, zai tsare ka daga wulakancin duniya. Ya Allah ka yarda damu ba don halin mu ba.

[Arewa Daddy @ishakaa]

The End Of An Era & The End Of A Colossus ‼️🚨‼️🚨‼️🚨‼️🚨‼️🚨‼️🚨

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un

Allah ya jikan Baba Buhari yayi mashi Rahama

May Allah in His infinite mercies forgive all his shortcomings and grant Baba Buhari Aljanna Firduas

This is a huge loss to all patriotic Nigerians

Rest In Peace King of Africa 👑👑👑

The father of modern Nigeria, I love you

Till I join you, adieu the peoples General & father of the oppressed 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[Savannah Princess @Bazazzaga]

May the Angels of Mercy escort you to your final Home. Rest in Peace Baba Buhari.

[Savannah Princess @Bazazzaga]

...and he @MBuhari ended well. He was human, with he strengths and shortcomings, but he did the best he could for Nigeria and we appreciate that. Allah Yaji kan ka Baba, Ya yi maka sakayya da gidan Aljanna, Ya sada ka da rahamarsa.

[Savannah Princess @Bazazzaga]

Never has there been this seamless transition of power.
Sending forth Prayers of a good end to @MBuhari & success to @officialABAT.
We swear our allegiance to this nation, our only home. Nigeria is bigger than any negativity & will Insha Allah rise higher under PABAT.
#Nigeria

[Savannah Princess @Bazazzaga]

Abba yaci amanar soyayya.

[Savannah Princess @Bazazzaga]

All I see is a girl happy to be married to a man she loves so much.

[Savannah Princess @Bazazzaga]

I told my daughter i'll gift her all we will spend on kayan daki so she is financially set. This girl told me "Gaskiya Mummy ina son Lefe fah" & my mother backed her "Ayi mata kayan daki masu kyau yanda ake wa kowacce 'yargata". Culture is so deep, its clear I'm on my own. 😟

[Savannah Princess @Bazazzaga]

A Northern Nigeria revolution that needs to happen immediately is 'A janye lefe kuma a janye Kayan daki da Gara'. It will mark a new milestone for marriages in the region.
Let new couples start thier lives based on their realities not that of their parents.

[Savannah Princess @Bazazzaga]

Are you unaware since the 70s Hajj fare=Bijimi uku? The cost of Hajj always equals the price of three Bulls, no more no less. If Government sets 2026 Hajj at 15Million, I assure you the price of Bulls will be 5Million each next year. These are owners of thousands heads of cattle.

[MUSTAPHA @angry_ustaaz]

I have never witnessed this sort of crowd in my entire life, May Almighty Allah accept our ibadah. Ameen.

This is a religion that started with one man
A man that was pelted with stones in Taif
A man that was fought by his own kin
A man that was forced to leave his city
A man that was insulted all because he said “worship Allah alone”

Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam ❤️

Look at us today
The same Makkah that Bilal ibn Rabah (ra) was dragged on the streets for saying Allah is One.
The same Ka’abah that Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (ra) was beaten for reciting the Qur’an publicly.

It’s the same place that Muslims today stand and call out:

“Labbayka Allahumma labbayk, labbayka la sharika laka labbayk, innal hamda wannimatah laka wal-mulk, la sharika lak.”

“Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Surely, all praise, blessings, and sovereignty belong to You. You have no partner.”

It is the same Ka’abah that today the Qur’an is being recited back to back on one of the most advanced and sophisticated sound systems in the world by the likes of:

Sheikh Dr. Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz Al-Sudais
Sheikh Dr. Maher Ibn Hamad Al-Muaiqly
Sheikh Dr. Bandar Ibn Abdul Aziz Balilah
Sheikh Yasser Al-Dosari

Alhamdulillah for the gift of ISLAM. 🙏