Julius Ilori, a 2023 Mandela Washington Fellow and advocate for youth development, inclusive education, and governance, has emerged as the 12th President of the Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Association of Nigeria (MWFAAN)….
Author: Mustapha Salisu
Mustapha Salisu, a graduate of Information and Media Studies (B.Sc.) from Bayero University, Kano, is the Coordinator of the Prime Time Institute for Development Journalism (PTIDJ) with experience in communication skills and public relations.
Farmers Laud Kano Govt. Over Magaga Dam Utilization
By Abdullahi Yusuf Farmers cultivating lands around the Magaga Dam in Kabo Local Government Area of Kano State have commended the State Government for boosting utilization of the dam for agricultural purposes….
Gombe AGILE Project Launches Conditional Cash Transfer Enrollment
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project in Gombe State has commenced the enrollment and verification process for beneficiaries of its Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT)…
Okun Community Visit Orphanage house in Jigawa Donates Food Items
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Okun Development Association Jigawa state chapter has donated food and social amenities items to Orphans in Jigawa State. Speaking during the visit to orphanage house in Dutse,…
PLASIEC, Stakeholders, Media Review Post LGA Election In Plateau
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) held a Post-Election Parley to review local governments election with Political Parties,Media, Civil Society Organizations. Chairman of PLASIEC Plangji Daniel Said…
2025 Budget: CHRICED Seeks Implementation of Kano Free Maternal, Child Healthcare Law
The Resources Center for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has called on the Kano State House of Assembly to implement the free maternal and child healthcare law 2023 in the state….
2025 Budget: RKK/KPF Urge Kano Gov’t to Prioritize Citizen-Focused Projects
By Mustapha Salisu The Rundunar Yan Kishin Kano (RKK) and Kano Patriotic Front (KPF), has urged Kano government to prioritize projects and policies with direct impacts on citizens, emphasizing job creation, economic…
Uba Sani: Information Is Key To Economic Revival
Governor Uba Sani has said that the National Council on Information and National Orientation has a strategic role to play in Nigeria’s economic revival efforts, by devising effective mobilisation strategies. The Governor…
Demolition: KNUPDA Investigates Staff Over Bribery Allegation
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Managing Director of Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA), Arc Ibrahim Yakubu Adamu, says the agency is investigating bribery allegation levelled against some of its staff…
GBV: Gombe Women Commissioner Engages Gender Officers, Survivors
From Abubakar Rabilu Gombe In a bid to eliminate Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Gombe State, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Asma’u Muhammad Iganus, has engaged local government gender desk…
Nobody Sacked Lamido Adamawa as Life Chairman, Council of Emirs & Chiefs, Says State Assembly
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa State House of Assembly has refuted reports suggesting the removal of the Lamido Adamawa, His Royal Highness Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha, as the Life Chairman of…
Jigawa College of Education Matriculates 420 Undergraduates
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State College of Education, Gumel, has matriculated 420 new undergraduate students at its School of Undergraduate Studies. The Provost of the college, Dr. Nura Muhammad Ringim,…
Use of Contraceptives: Herder Women Dominate in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse In what appears to be a significant shift, women from herder communities are taking the lead in accessing family planning services at Primary Health Care (PHC) centers across…
Kano Court Halts Arrest of Gov. Yusuf’s Spokesperson Amid Ganduje’s Allegations
In a significant development highlighting Kano’s escalating political rivalry, a High Court has issued a restraining order against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), DSS, and other security agencies, barring them from…
Can PIDA Tackle Africa’s $170bn Infrastructure Gap?
By Mohammed Dahiru-Lawal An African dream is unfolding—one defined by an ambitious blueprint aimed at connecting people and infrastructure to eradicate poverty and accelerate development across the continent. This vision emerges against…
Breaking: Governor Yusuf reshuffles cabinet, drops SSG, scraps COS portfolio
In a major political decision, Kano state Governor Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf as announced a reshuffle of the state executive council to effect pragmatic political realignment of his administration. In a statement…
AOPSHON Honors Outstanding Education Stakeholder in Yobe State
From Auwal Salim, Damaturu As part of its efforts to encourage teaching and learning at the grassroots level, the Association of Primary School Head Teachers of Nigeria (AOPSHON), Yobe State chapter, has…
Jigawa Achieves 94% Vitamin A Supplement Coverage for Women and Children
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Jigawa State has made significant progress in the use of Vitamin A and Albendazole supplements for women and children, recording a 94% coverage rate in its latest round…
Zulum Mourns BOSU Students, Pledges to Enforce Ban on Trailers in Metropolis
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Borno State University (BOSU) community as well as to the parents and guardians…
CGS Hosts Roundtable Discussion on 4 significant Research Publication
By Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman The Centre for Gender Studies (CGS) at Bayero University, Kano, hosted a roundtable discussion yesterday focused on four significant research publications. Supported by the Rosa Luxembourg Stiftung, the…
CHRICED Urges Kano Activists, Community Leaders to Intensify Anti-Corruption Efforts
By Hannatu Suleiman Abba The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has called on activists and community actors in Kano State to strengthen their efforts in combating corruption. This…
Yobe Governor Commissions Projects in Borno, Zulum Names Estate After Buni
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has commissioned housing and road projects in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. In a statement signed by Mamman Mohammad, Director-General…
Gov. Yusuf Appoints Chairmen, Members For 3 Commissions
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has appointed chairmen and members for the state’s Civil Service Commission, Sharia Commission, and Zakkat and Hubsi Commission. A statement by his…
Bafarawa, Naja’atu Mohammed Launch Northern Youth Empowerment Initiative
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Amidst the numerous socio-political and economic challenges facing Northern Nigeria, former Sokoto State Governor, Attahiru Bafarawa, and human rights advocate, Hajiya Naja’atu Mohammed, have launched the Northern Star…
PDP Senator Empowers 900 Youth, Women with Goat Species in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Senator representing Jigawa Southwest Senatorial District under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Mustapha Khabeeb, has empowered 900 youth and women in his constituency through the distribution…