From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa state government and United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF), organised a one day 2024 end year review meeting and 2025 – 2027 workplan consultation. The meeting…
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.
Gov. Lawal Commits to Judicial Independence, Expedited Justice Delivery in Zamfara
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has expressed that his administration is dedicated to prioritizing initiatives that improve timely justice delivery and protect the judiciary’s independence. The governor said this on Monday at…
PFN Advocates Transformative Approach To Addressing Crime
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Prison Fellowship of Nigeria has advocated a Transformative Approach as an alternative to traditional punitive approaches in the criminal justice system. Addressing journalists in Jos, Plateau State,…
Dangiwa to Chair UN-HABITAT Executive Board Meeting in Nairobi
The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, will chair the second 2024 session of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) Executive Board Meeting, scheduled to take…
At ICC: Fagbemi says Nigeria demonstrating will to promote justice, end terrorism
…Asks ICC to stop unfair probe of Nigerian military The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Monday stated that, Nigeria has demonstrated the will…
State Transparency Initiative Graduates 20 Fellows in LG Accountability
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The State Transparency and Accountability Initiative, supported by the Nigeria Youth Future Fund, has graduated 20 fellows trained in civil engagement, leadership, and local government accountability. This…
Gov Yusuf Bemoans Low Productivity, Post-harvest Losses In Agric Sector
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has lamented low productivity and post-harvest losses in the state’s agriculture, saying the challenges are affecting the growth of the sector. Yusuf…
KNSG Urges N’ASS Police Affairs Committee to Tackle Northwest Farming Insecurity
By Mustapha Salisu Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has decried the impact of insecurity on farming activities and rural communities in the northwest, urging the National Assembly’s House Committee on…
Mata Network to Host 6th Annual Women Empowerment Conference
By Muhammad Uba Mata Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young girls and women through education, business development, mentorship, and community-building initiatives, is set to hold its 6th annual conference on…
When Peter Obi Visits AA Zaura – A News Analysis
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Nigerian mass media during the week became awash with the news that the Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, visited…
Troops Neutralise Scores of Terrorists in Zamfara State
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, successfully conducted a fighting patrol in response to a distress call from the residents and vigilantes of…
WHO, SPHCB, Igabi LGA Urge Parents to Support Polio Immunization
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Kaduna State Primary Healthcare Board (SPHCB), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has commenced another round of polio immunization across the state. The Chairman of…
Adamawa: LEA Lauds Save the Children’s Support as Pupils Advocate for Education Priority
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Local Education Authority (LEA) of Yola South Local Government Area has commended the efforts of the international non-governmental organization “Save the Children” for its contributions to the…
Stand Firm with Your LGA in All Circumstances, Kano Deputy Governor Urges Chairmen
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has charged all 44 local government chairmen in the state to remain in their respective LGAs and overcome any challenges to…
Nigeria and the Troubling Threats to the Tricks on Tax
By Bala Ibrahim Once again, Nigeria my country, is dancing on the boundary of trouble, this time around, the trouble of the tricks of taxing the masses. As things stand, nothing may…
CITAD Graduates 4th Batch of Nigerian School of Community Network Students
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in its continued efforts to bridge the digital divide in Nigeria, has graduated its fourth batch of students from the Nigerian…
Mai Kaltungo Honored by Society of Nigerian Artists for Dedication to Society
By Rabiu Sanusi The Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA) has presented its prestigious Distinguished Patron Award (DPSNA) to HRH Engr. Saleh Muhammad Umar, the Mai Kaltungo. The award ceremony took place during…
Senator Yari pledges sources of livelihood for youths
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar representing Zamfara West Senatorial District has expressed his continued determination to provide sources of livelihood to his constituents with a view to reducing idleness…
Gov. Uba Sani Makes Fresh Appointments to Boost Service Delivery in Kaduna
By Mustapha Salisu Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State in a bid to re-energize his administration and further enhance service delivery has made fresh appointments into his government. This development was disclosed…
Tax Reforms Bill: Northern Youths Berate Sen.Barau
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Northern Youth Assembly (Majalisar Matasan Arewa) has expressed disappointment in the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, over his handling of the debate on the Tax Reforms…
Plateau Unity Christmas Carol: Gov. Mutfwang leads Gen Gowon, Obasanjo in Praise, Worship
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has flagged off the first-ever Plateau Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival, in a historic move to promote peace, unity, and safeguard Plateau…
Kano Citizens Refute Ndume’s Anti-North Claims Against Barau
The Kano Concerned Citizens have issued a statement addressing accusations against the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin. The group responded to allegations, particularly those raised by Senator Ali Ndume, in connection…
Abuja Native Doctor Shoots Self While Testing ‘Bulletproof’ Charm
A native doctor, Ismail Usman, has sustained gunshot injuries while testing a ‘bullet proof’ charm in Kuchibiyi community in Bwari area council of the Federal Capital Territory. A resident of Kuchibiyi, Samson…
Kaduna Tops Transparency, Public Integrity Index
The Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity Watch(CeFTPIW) has ranked Kaduna State as the first subnational in its Transparency and Public Integrity Index . The ranking which was done for the…
EXCLUSIVE: Labour Ministry Director Resists Transfer, Authorizes Unauthorized Funds
A Director of Accounts in the Ministry of Labour and Productivity, Bala Saleh, has continued to serve in the Ministry despite an official posting to the Ministry of Defence, raising concerns over…