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By Fatima Kabir A famoust comedian and skit creator, Kamal Aboki,died in a tragic car accident. SAHELIAN TIMES, gathered that Aboki was on his way to Kaduna from Maiduguri when he was involved in an accident near Gaya...

Veteran Nollywood actor Papa Ajasco is dead

Entertainment 15/01/2023

A seasoned Nollywood actor, Femi Ogunrombi, Popularly known as Papa Ajasco, is dead. A theatre practitioner, Husseini Shaibu, confirmed his death via his Twitter handle on Sunday. He wrote, “I have just been reliably informed that the ethnomusicologist,...

Gunmen kidnap passengers at Edo train station

Film Review 08/01/2023

By Aminu Kutama Gunmen have attacked a train station in Edo State, southern Nigeria, and kidnapped many passengers. The spokesperson of the police in the state, Chidi Nwabuzor, said the gunmen were armed with AK-47 rifles. Adding that...

Security

Security threat: US, UK advisories are irresponsible — Monguno

Security 31/10/2022

Why I killed my husband—Fatima Abubakar

Security 31/10/2022

Insecurity: Turkish drones, helicopters to arrive Nigeria soon – Ambassador

Security 30/10/2022

Terror alert: Julius Berger shuts down operations in Abuja

Security 29/10/2022

ISWAP kills scores of Boko Haram fighters, carts away weapons

Security 24/10/2022

Just in: US raises alarm over possible attacks in Abuja

Security 23/10/2022

Opinion

It is victory for democracy: Atiku and Obi should congratulate Tinubu

Opinion 01/03/2023

Kwankwaso, Abba: Audacity of aspiration for renewed Nigeria and Kano

Opinion 24/02/2023

Bridging digital divide: NCC’s efforts to promote digital inclusion in Nigeria

Opinion 22/02/2023

The need to embrace Absurdism!

Opinion 06/02/2023

Currency change in Nigeria: Balancing progress and people’s interests

Opinion 27/01/2023

Alhaji Abubakar Ladan, OON, mni: Heartfelt tribute to a loving grandfather

Opinion 16/01/2023

Special Report

Special report: As Nigerian Muslims commence Ramadan fast, concern on growing population of atheists rears its ugly head

Special Report02/04/2022

By Ismail Auwal It's an interesting coincidence that discussions and concern of growing number of Muslim demographic in northern Nigeria leaving the religion for atheism are dominating social media. There’s palpable concern that individuals particularly young people are...

Sahelian Times celebrates first anniversary, unveils editorial board

Editorial 01/10/2021

By Salim Yunusa Sahelian Times, an online newspaper, was launched a year ago. From its inception, it has recorded tremendous growth in followership and recognition of its credible and reliable news reportage. On it's first anniversary, the Sahelian...

Special Report: Water scarcity bites hard in Zaria urban area as protracted water project nears completion

Special Report 05/04/2021

By Salim Yunusa Huge but empty water reservoirs, newly renovated by the present government in collaboration with the Federal Government, Islamic Development Bank and Africa Development Bank, dot the skylines of Zaria as they're hoisted in strategic...

Book review

Thoughts on Morgan Housel’s The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness

Book Review 01/12/2022

By Ahmad Mubarak Tanimu Rich with information, stories of ruins and successes and cautious recommendations on how to grow and sustain wealth, The Psychology of Money is a standout among modern literatures in Finance. Yet, very concise....

BOOK REVIEW: Maitatsine saga

Book Review07/10/2022

By Ado Abubakar Bala This was the first book I read on extremists. I've seen a lot of books on Taliban, ISIS, Boko Haram, and their likes, but this was the first book I read about such...

BOOK REVIEW : The Walking Qurʾan : Islamic education, embodied knowledge, and history in West Africa

Book Review 06/08/2022

By Shamsudeen Sani Author Rudolph T. Ware III. Date of Publication 2014 Number of Pages 330 Publisher University of North Carolina Press Having recently read a book about Quranic Schools in Northern Nigeria, I was left hungry for a less Western...