From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Coalition of Military Veterans has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for honoring his promise to address military pension issues. In a press statement jointly signed and made…
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.
SAPZ launches community engagement campaign to boost agric production in Kano
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Programme (SAPZ) in Kano State on Saturday launched a community engagement and awareness campaign to improve knowledge on agricultural productivity among farmers in the…
NANS Decry Suspension of Kano-Abuja Road Project
By Mustapha Salisu The Coordinator, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Zone A, Sadi Garba Said, has expressed deep disappointment and concern over the Federal Government’s decision to suspend the Kano-Abuja road…
ATM Fraud Syndicate Arrested by Police in Yobe
From Auwal Salim, Damaturu The Yobe State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in its fight against cybercrime and related offenses. On December 6, 2024, the State Intelligent Department (SID) apprehended…
Kano Govt. Condemns Security Personnel’s Barricading Of Emir’s Palace
By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Government has condemned the barricading of the entrance to the Emir’s palace by armed security personnel. This is contained in a statement issued by the State Commissioner…
NDE Commences Employment Initiative Training to 93,731 Beneficiaries
From Umar Dankano, Yola No fewer than 93,731 youths and women have been selected for an extensive skills acquisition and vocational training across the country. Director General, National Directorate of Employment, NDE….
KACRAN Urges Pastoralists to Avoid Destroying Farmers’ Crops During Harvest
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The kulen Allah cattle rearers association of Nigeria (KACRAN) urge all Pastoralists to exercise restraint and avoid any destruction of farmers Crops particular during this time of…
UJ: VC laments precarious border security
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos Vice Chancellor of the university of Jos, Professor Tanko Ishaya, has decried the precarious security situation around the university community and the porosity of the borders. Professor Ishaya…
Re-Open Letter to Sen. Barau I. Jibrin (CFR) (DSP) Titled: “You Are the Worst Political Betrayer and Enemy to Kano State and the North, and Your Desperate Political Ambition Would Not See the Light of the Day Come 2027” – A Rejoinder
“All the laws in the world won’t stop unethical conduct. It is a matter of personal integrity” Richard L. Kattle. I am constrained to point out that the report with the above-titled…
Poet Advocates Need for Gender-Based Violence Awareness at Creativity Empowerment Summit
By Mustapha Salisu The Open Arts Foundation, a Civil Society Organization committed to promoting arts and creative endeavours with support from the French Embassy in Nigeria hosted a Creativity Empowerment Summit for…
Dangiwa Highlights Global Urban Progress as UN-HABITAT Executive Board Concludes 2024 Session
By Mustapha Salisu The UN-HABITAT Executive Board, chaired by Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, concluded its 2024 second session with a renewed commitment to advancing sustainable urban development and addressing global challenges tied…
Tax Reform Debate: Is Dogara Positioning Himself for Tinubu’s Vice Presidency in 2027?
By Adnan Mukhtar The complex relationship between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima appears to be fraying, revealing underlying tensions within Nigeria’s presidency since their inauguration on May 29,…
Yobe Governor Calls for Strict Traffic Law Enforcement Following Tragic Accident
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has directed road traffic agencies to enforce strict compliance with traffic laws, particularly during the festive season. The directive followed…
NDIC Advises Closed Banks’ Customers Yet To Receive Payment
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has advised customers of closed banks yet to receive their payment to visit the bank with their evidence to claim their funds. The…
Free Surgeries Bring Hope to 50 Women Battling VVF in Gombe
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe In a significant humanitarian intervention, 50 women suffering from vesico-vaginal fistulas (VVF) have received free medical surgeries in Gombe State, courtesy of a collaborative initiative by the United…
Jos North Chairman Warns Against Unauthorized Building on Council Lands
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Executive Chairman of Jos North Local Government Council, John Kyohroh Christopher, has warned individuals and organizations constructing structures on the Council’s land to immediately desist from such….
CITAD, RLF Host Roundtable at BUK to Review Academic Research
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation (RLF), organized a roundtable discussion at Bayero University Kano on Tuesday. The event aimed to promote intellectual…
Underfunding Hampers Police Response To Early Warning Signals, Says CISLAC
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), says underfunding is hampering the response of the police to Early Warning Signals. “While Nigeria’s per capita income hovers at $2085, the…
CITAD Celebrates Winners of Digital Rights Inter-School Competition
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in partnership with Avocats Sans Frontieres, France and Spaces for Change (S4C), as part of their efforts to bridge gender digital…
12 Die in Yobe Road Traffic Crash, FRSC Confirms
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu A tragic road crash claimed 12 lives, including 10 male adults, one female adult, and one female child, on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, along the Baimari-Geidam road…
IHRC-RFT Condemns Alleged Discrimination in CBN Layoffs, Transfers
By Mustapha Salisu The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT), with ECOSOC Consultative Status, has expressed deep concern over reports of alleged discriminatory practices and unfair labor actions by…
Nigeria’s Leadership Conundrum: A Call for Unity and Effective Governance: By S.S Malami
As Nigerians, it’s essential to understand the stance of our leaders and their vision for the country’s future. However, it’s becoming increasingly clear that not every decision made by our leaders is…
Gombe Government Renews Commitment to Disability Inclusion, Tackles Abuse
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Gombe State government has restated its dedication to protecting the rights of persons with disabilities and fostering their inclusion in society, while intensifying efforts to address the…
CITAD Marks World Disability Day, Advocates for Inclusive Policies
By Mustapha Salisu In celebration of this year’s World Disability Day, the Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) brought together individuals living with disabilities to promote inclusivity and raise awareness about…
Gov. Buni Commiserates with Bayan Tasha Fire Victims, Directs SEMA to Assess Damages
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has expressed deep shock over the early morning fire outbreak at Bayan Tasha Market in Damaturu, which left traders counting…