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She walked quietly into the hall of their house, playing hide and seek with her friends. Her footsteps were barely audible, and she moved cautiously. As she entered, she accidentally bumped into something in front of her. She froze in her tracks, realizing that the hall was too dark for her to see clearly. She…
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“Ummah, please put this stick away from me. I went to the Maulan’s house myself, and I will come back. You’re tired. We’ve been walking since morning,” Safiyatu said. The old woman’s hand trembled as she called out, “Safiyatu, where are you?” Safiyatu moved closer to her, saying, “I’m here, Oumma.” “Good. Find some shade…
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Innar Rabi exclaimed, “Innallillahi wa inna ilaihir raji un,” as she contemplated the children’s wedding, wondering how they would fare without her. As Shatu and Rabi departed, Asia Sarkin Tsiwa Yar Gaggo stood watching them. She playfully remarked, “You two just stand there and watch me. Where are my mangoes?” Asia’s distinctive hair and Rabi’s…
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Much like Murtala Muhammed, he chose a southbound route, navigating through the congested traffic where vehicles seemed to stretch endlessly. Among the multitude of cars stuck in traffic, a striking sight caught his attention. An ash-colored Highlander, waiting amidst the gridlock, held a young woman who seemed to be in a hurry. Glancing at her…
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Kano: In the Court Road area, the High Court was filled with tension as the judge delivered the verdict: “After carefully considering the evidence presented in this court and with the medical certificate confirming Hauwa Sada’s mental competence, indicating she does not suffer from any mental health issues, the court extends leniency to Hauwa for…
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The room echoed with the sound of sobbing, a cry from deep within the heart. It was a cry that had become all too familiar, one that had been heard for a long time. The woman’s eyes were swollen, her face red from crying. Slowly, the door to the room creaked open. A man entered,…
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Kinga Lawisa, I must say, I’m on the brink of testing your patience. I’m not sure I could have endured your nonsense for much longer. That’s how I fell into the trap of poverty and ended up here. It’s not like I had any choice, you know; we don’t share the same name. It’s evident…
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She moved swiftly, almost as if she were floating on air. In her hand, she held a bowl of manja soup, a meal she had prepared earlier for her visit to the hospital. However, as she had left it at home, she returned to collect it. An urgency compelled her, fearing that Yaya Abba might…