From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Senate and House Committees on Agricultural Institutions and Colleges have described as inadequate the 2025 budgetary allocation for the various Agricultural Institutions and Colleges in the country,…
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. Mutfwang Boosts Agriculture, Empowers Communities in Plateau
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos In a significant move to revitalize Plateau State’s agricultural sector and alleviate poverty, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has commissioned 20 tractors for farming communities across the state. Speaking…
NNPP Elects New 30-Man State Executive in Adamawa for Four-Year Tenure
From Umar Dankano, Yola The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Adamawa State chapter, has successfully elected a new 30-man state executive committee to steer the affairs of the party for the next…
FG Replies Emir Sanusi: We Don’t Need your Stamp of Approval for our Laudable Policies
The Federal Government notes the recent remarks by His Highness, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, regarding the economic reforms introduced under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, at a public event in Lagos. We…
“We Must Force Kwankwaso, Ganduje to Reconcile,” Says Hon Jibrin
The Member representing Kiru/Bebeji constituency, Kano and Chairman House Committee on Housing and Habitat Dr Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa has called for an urgent reconciliation between former Governors Rabiu Kwankwaso and Umar…
Alumni Association of LMI Mourns the Passing of Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga (Ijaya)
It is with deep sorrow and a profound sense of loss that the Alumni Association of the Legislative Mentorship Initiative (AA-LMI) announces the passing of an esteemed mentor and a distinguished Member…
Chairman House Committee on Labour Commends Danagundi on Budget Defence
Rep. Adegboyega Adefarati, the Chairman, House Committee on Labour, Employment and Productivity has commended the Director General of the National Productivity Centre, Dr Baffa Babba Danagundi over a successful budget defence. The…
Kano Government Prioritizes Persons with Disabilities Commission
The Commissioner for Women, Children, and Persons with Disabilities, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi HOD, has pledged to champion the Kano State Persons with Disabilities Commission Bill to promote inclusion through strategic political engagement….
Tax Reform Bill: Monumental and Controversial Piece of Legislation
By Michael Olaogun As the year 2024 was drawing to a close, the Nigeria’s political climate was engulfed with conversations and counter conversations on the proposed tax reform bill that is currently…
Birds Flu Hits Kano, Kills Dozens of Chickens
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Gwale Veterinary Clinic, Kano, has confirmed that an outbreak of bird flu has killed 32 birds in the area. The In-charge of the clinic, Dr Abdullahi Abubakar Gaya,…
Insecurity: Kiyawa Residents Demand Functional Street Lights
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Residents of Kiyawa town in Jigawa State have called for urgent action to address the lack of functional street lights, emphasizing their importance in enhancing security and public…
Rep Rurum Constructs 3 ICT Centres, 1500 Youths To Benefit
By Abdullahi Yusuf Member representing Rano, Kibiya, Bunkure in the House of Representatives, Alhaji Kabiru Alasan Rurum, has constructed three ICT centres to enable youths in the constituency become computer literate. The…
Tinubu Appoints Deputy Director-General of DSS
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mrs Folashade Arinola Adekaiyaoja as Deputy Director-General for the Department of State Services. This, according to the presidential approval, was in an effort to boost the morale…
2025 Emblem Appeal Fund Launch: KNSG, 44 LGCs Donate N20m
…As Gov. Yusuf contributes N2m Kano’ State Government under the leadership of Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has donated the sum of N10 million to fallen heroes of the state. The governor…
Akwa Ibom CP Vows Zero Tolerance for Crime
By Mustapha Salisu The newly appointed Commissioner of Police for Akwa Ibom State, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has pledged a commitment to tackling crime and ensuring peace and security in the state….
Yobe Gov’t Procures Agricultural Machinery To Boost Food Production
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government has procured 40 brand-new tractors to enhance food production and promote large-scale mechanized farming in the state. According to a press statement issued…
NLO Drops Abdulgafar Oladimeji Names Muzammil Dalha Yola As North West Media Representative
The Nationwide League One (NLO) has appointed Muzammil Dalha Yola as its new Media Representative for North-West Nigeria. He replaces Abdulgafar Oladimeji, who has held the position since 2023. Yola, who is…
CISLAC Lauds Recovery of Diezani’s $52.88M Assets, Calls for Transparency
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has commended the repatriation of $52.88 million in recovered assets linked to former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, by the…
Shortage of Bed Space at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital Leaves Patients in Distress
By Hannatu Suleiman Abba What should be a place of healing has become a source of distress for many patients at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital in Kano. A severe shortage of bed…
Nigeria Opposition and the Symbolic Surge of Smart-Mouth
By Bala Ibrahim Since last week, when, pursuant to a question put forward to the National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr. Felix Morka, by the Arise TV,…
AMG Foundation Celebrates 2024 Winners of Late Dr. Shehi Ali Annual Award
The Aminu Magashi Garba (AMG) Foundation has honored four exceptional health professionals at the 4th Annual Late Dr. Shehi Ali Abubakar Award, held in Kano. The event was organized to celebrate the…
Jigawa Gov’t to Establish Teacher Resource Centre at Gumel College
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Government has finalized arrangements to establish a Teacher Resource Centre at the Gumel College of Education, aimed at enhancing the capacity of teachers in the…
Kano Information Commissioner Pledges To Modernise Information Dissemination
By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Wayya, has pledged to provide working materials to information officers in the 44 local government areas of the state…
Tola Community Protests Alleged Move to Change Name of Newly Created District in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola Thousands of residents from Tola Community in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area of Adamawa State staged a peaceful protest on Thursday, demanding the reinstatement of the name of the…
CITAD Launches WiDEF Project to Bridge Gender Digital Divide in Northern Nigeria
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has inaugurated the Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF) Project, an initiative aimed at addressing the gender digital divide and…