By Olufunmi The Gombe State Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Programme (SURWASH) held a two-day retreat aimed at fostering enhanced cooperation and coordination between the program and critical stakeholders….
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.
Federal Ministry of Environment promotes Climate-Friendly Cooling solutions Solutions
By Bosede Olufunmi The National Ozone Office (NOO), Federal Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has initiated efforts to sustain and manage the end-of-life components of…
Uba Sani: A He-For-She Governor
By Cecilia Kafran As Production Editor of the New Nigerian Weekly newspaper in the 90s, most of my duties were desk-bound at the head office in Kaduna. Occasionally, I covered assignments that…
FG, KACCIMA, Extol Dangote Over Sponsorship Of Kano Fair
The Dangote Industries Limited has received a torrent of accolades for sponsoring the 45th edition of the Kano International Trade Fair, which opened at the weekend. Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar and…
Dangote Pavilion Turns Focal-Point At Kano Fair
The pavilion of the Dangote Group at the ongoing 2024 Kano International Trade Fair has become Mecca of a sort, attracting a torrent of customers excited to make inquiries and purchases as…
Combating GBV: KASHAM Urges Kano Gov’t to Implement, Domesticate VAPP Act
By Mustapha Salisu An NGO, Kasham Girls, Women, and Youth Development Initiative, has called on the Kano State Government to expedite the implementation and domestication of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP)…
2025 Budget: Governor Mutfwang presents ₦471 Billion Budget For Economic Growth And Sustainable development
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has presented the 2025 Budget Estimate of ₦471,134,093,541 to the Plateau State House of Assembly for deliberation and approval. Tagged the…
Land Reforms: Gov. Yusuf launches C-of-O recertification
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has launched a recertification of Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) to ensure accurate, secure land records, protect investments and resolve disputes in the state….
COEASU-FUE Kano Assures Of Smooth Transition To Varsity
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), Federal University of Education, Kano (FUE), says it is committed to transparency and accountability in the institution’s transition to a full-fledged…
COE Gumel Lauds Gov Namadi for Release of N17 Million for Casual Workers
By Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The management of the College of Education (COE) Gumel has commended Governor Malam Umar Namadi for approving the release of over N17 million to settle outstanding payments for…
Nass Member, Jaji Collaborates NAWOJ On Girl Child Education, Empowerment and Health
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau A Member House of the Federal House of Representatives representing, Birnin Magaji/Kaura Namoda Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, Aminu Sani Jaji has assured collaboration with the Nigeria Association…
Kazaure Emirate Distributes Food Items Worth N33 Million
By Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse In a bid to alleviate the current economic hardship, the Kazaure Emirate in Jigawa State has distributed food items worth over N33 million to underprivileged individuals across the…
Sen. Lalong Represents President Tinubu at Renewed Hope Book Launch, Awards Dinner
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former Director General of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council Simon Bako Lalong on Saturday represented President Bola Tinubu at the official…
KEDCO Records Improvement in Financial Performance After Power Restoration
…appeals for prompt payment of outstanding bills The Kano Electricity Distribution Plc. (KEDCO) has said it is having a steady improvement in its financial and business performance following the restoration of power…
PDP Reschedule NEC To Hold 1st Quater Of 2025, Set To Address Internal Issues
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum has called for unity within the party and to address critical concerns and division amongst its members while stressing its commitment…
Plateau, Bauchi Governors Reaffirm Commitment To PDP’s Unity, Restoring Hope For Nigerians
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has reassured supporters of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) that the party’s Governors and critical stakeholders are committed to re-strategizing to stabilize the…
Western Double Standards on International Justice: A Reflection on Biden’s Reaction to ICC’s Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu
By Adamu S Ladan The recent issuance of an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked a wave of international reactions. U.S. President…
Mandela Washington Fellowship Driving Changes at Grassroots – MWFAAN President
The President of Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Association of Nigeria (MWFAAN), Farida Yahya, said the community has had profound impact in driving changes at grassroots level not only in Nigeria but across…
KCSF Crisis: Amb. Wayya Rejects Suspension, Threatens Legal Action
By Abdullahi Yusuf Amb. Ibrahim Waiya, the Executive Director, Citizens for Development and Education (CDE), has rejected his suspension from the Kano Civil Society Forum(KCSF) by the forum’s Board of Trustees. In…
In the Eye of the Storm: NAHCON’s Commitment
By Ahmed Muazu The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), celebrated as a model for African Hajj operations, is now at the center of national scrutiny. Allegations of financial mismanagement against some…
KACRAN Opposes State Police Proposal, Cites Financial Burden, Security Risks
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has expressed strong opposition to the proposed establishment of State Police in Northern Nigeria, citing significant financial implications…
Kano Hos Receives CCT Report on Reviewed Civil Service Rules
The Head of Civil Service Kano State, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa has pledged for the full implementation of the Reviewed Scheme of Service and Civil Service Rules for the revitalization of state Service….
MWF Legacy Conference: Youths Remain Pivotal to Nigeria, Africa’s Development Agenda – Shettima
The Vice-President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has commended initiatives like the Mandela Washington Fellows for their leadership and service model which are essential to development of Nigeria and the rest of Africa….
WHEEI Meets Stakeholders to Eradicate Women, Children Violence in Nigeria
By Ibrahim Hamisu The Women Health Empowerment and Emancipation Initiative (WHEEI) has organized a meeting of stakeholders on human abuse in society aimed at finding ways to solve problems of violence against…
Senator Yaroe Supports Over 10,000 Patients with Free Medical Treatment in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Senator Binos Yaroe’s Foundation has conducted a 3-day Mega free medical outreach treating over ten thousand (10,000) patients of different illnesses in Adamawa state. Most of those…