Governor Mallam Umar Namadi has received laudable commendation for his visionary leadership and the impactful initiatives he has spearheaded in the development of Jigawa State. This commendation was made when the Chairman…
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.
Insecurity: FG is determine to end farmer/herders clashes in Plateau -Badaru
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Minister Of Defence Hon. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has expressed the determination of the Federal Government to put to an end to the recurring farmer/herder conflicts in Plateau…
Gov Yusuf Crowns New Emir Of Rano, Pledges Support For Traditional Institutions
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has formally crowned the new Emir of Rano, Ambassador Muhammadu Isa Umaru, with a pledge to revive the lost glory of traditional institutions…
Fuel: Kano Residents Abandon Cars, Turn To Motorcycles, Bicycles
By Abdullahi Yusuf Many car owners in Kano metropolis have abandoned their vehicles and resorted to riding motorcycles and bicycles due to the prevailing high price of fuel in the area. Following…
Alleged Adultery: Gov Namadi Suspends Commissioner Sankara
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has approved the immediate suspension of the State Commissioner of Special Duties, Auwalu Danladi Sankara, “pending investigation into allegations made by the Kano…
NEDC Supports 558 Yobe Youths with Skill Acquisition Kits
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has supported 558 youths in Yobe State who underwent skill acquisition training by providing them with starter kits, charcoal-making machines, and…
The Problem of Playing Politics With Projects
By Bala Ibrahim The reader may have different frame of mind with regards the meaning of project, but for the purpose of this article, project stands for an enterprise that is purposely…
Kano Deputy Governor Calls for Global Peaceful Coexistence, Condemns Religious Violence
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has urged Muslim communities worldwide to embrace peaceful coexistence and avoid all forms of religious violence. The Deputy Governor made the…
MWFAAN Engages Presidential Aide Over Legacy Conference
In effort to galvanize stakeholders for her forthcoming Legacy Conference, the Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Association of Nigeria (MWFAAN) paid a courtesy visit to Rinsola Abiola, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola…
Qua’an Pan Council Boss Hails Gov. Mutfwang’s Impact on Grassroots Governance
From Tongnaan Bawa The Executive Chairman of Qua’an Pan Local Government Council Christopher Audu Manship says Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s “Time is Now” Administration has encouraged Council chairmen to embark on unprecedented grassroots…
Sen. Lalong Salutes Gen. Gowon at 90
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau South Senatorial District Senator, Simon Lalong has congratulated elderstatesman and former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon, GCFR on his 90th birthday. Lalong in a message said…
Zulum Approves Dauda Iliya as Spokesperson
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Dauda Iliya as the official spokesperson and Special Adviser on Media. This appointment comes following…
Kidnapping Suspect Apprehended, Victim Rescued
The Yobe State Police Command has successfully cracked down on a kidnapping syndicate, arresting the prime suspect, 43-year-old Yusuf Ali from 250 Housing Estate, Damaturu. DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, Police Public Relations Officer,…
Religion and the Erroneous Employment of Ego or Entitlement
By Bala Ibrahim Because I am an illiterate when it comes to Islamic law, fiqh or Shariah, I am always circumspect, or unwilling to take the risk of talking on matters that…
NUT Pledges Support for Yobe Government Initiatives
From Auwal Salim, Yobe The newly inaugurated officials of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Nguru Chapter, Yobe State, have pledged to collaborate closely with the Local Education Authority to advance educational…
Poultry Farming: British American Tobacco empowers 200 women in Zamfara
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau British American Tobacco Foundation in collaboration with Zamfara State Government has distributed 5-months old Noiler chickens to 200 women with a view to promote their economic status. The…
SUBEB, UNICEF Introduces Learning Lab Approach in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board in collaboration with United Nations Children’s Education Fund strategized to address challenges of child education in the state. Speaking at the…
JISOP Commiserates with People of Jigawa over Fuel Tanker Explosion
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa Social Protection Platform (JISOP), a coalition of civil society organizations, media, academia, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities (PWDs), has extended its heartfelt condolences to the…
Elections Shouldn’t Be a Do-or-Die Affair, Says Kano Deputy Governor
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam, emphasized on Friday that “elections shouldn’t be a do-or-die affair” anywhere in the world. He made this statement during a “Pre &…
Endorsement of Prof. Maikudi as University of Abuja VC: A Step Forward for Education —Voice of African Universities
Voice of African Universities has called on the Nigerian Government to endorse Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi as the substantive Vice Chancellor of University of Abuja. The call was made by Prof. Mamadou…
Kano Gov’t Reaffirms Commitment to Poverty Eradication
By Mustapha Salisu The Executive Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to tackling poverty and promoting inclusive societies. The Governor made the pledge today on…
North-Central APC Group Suspends Agitation for Ganduje’s Removal as National Chairman
A coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) groups in the North-Central region has announced the suspension of its agitation for the removal of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as the party’s National Chairman. The…
Global Handwashing Day: Jigawa First Lady Advocates for Routine Handwashing Habit
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The wife of governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa, Hajiya Hadiza Umar, has urged women in the state to make handwashing a routine habit. Hajiya Hadiza made the call…
Jigawa tanker explosion: VP Shettima Mourns Lives Lost in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse In the wake of a catastrophic tanker explosion in Jigawa State that claimed over 100 lives, Vice President Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM has announced immediate federal government intervention and…
Update: Jigawa Tanker Explosion Death Toll Reaches 107, 70 Others Hospitalized
Governor Namadi Joins Mass Burial, Offers Condolences to Families of Victims From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse At least 107 people, mostly youths, have been confirmed dead, and 70 others hospitalized following a petroleum…