From Umar Dankano, Yola The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has raised alarm over the persistent increase in malnutrition rates across North-East Nigeria and the Lake Chad region. In a…
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.
National Grid: The Constant Collapse Is Catastrophically Cringe-Making
By Bala Ibrahim For the umpteenth time, the National grid, which is Nigeria’s system for ensuring that electricity is transported safely and efficiently from the point of production to where it’s needed,…
FHI 360, Alive & Thrive Commend Yobe Gov’t for Successful Project Completion
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu A Senior Technical Adviser and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at FHI 360/Alive & Thrive, Mr. Duke Lawrence Ogbokor, has praised the Yobe State Government for creating a…
Tanker Explosion Kills over 90 in Jigawa
A petrol tanker exploded, killing over 90 people and injuring 50 in Jigawa State. Police officials confirmed this on Wednesday. The explosion took place along the Kano-Hadejia expressway in Taura Local Government…
Minister Gwarzo Joins Spanish Community To Celebrate Spanish National Day
By Abdullahi Yusuf Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo, has joined the Spanish community in Nigeria to celebrate the 2024 Spain National Day. A statement by the…
34th Annual Qur’anic Recitation Competition Begins in Gashua, Yobe State
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Arabic and Islamic Education Board has officially launched the 34th Annual Qur’anic Recitation Competition in Gashua, the headquarters of Bade Local Government Area. The…
Life Without a Father by Tabitha Musa Gimba
Some children are fortunate to grow up with both parents. Parents that love, care for, and will make sure that, you are safe at all times. Unfortunately, some of us are not…
Plateau State Set For Jos Family Christmas Festival says Governor Mutfwang
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, said the state is optimistic of the state’s potential emerging as Nigeria’s Christmas destination premier. Governor Mutfwang was speaking during the official unveiling…
Kano Gov’t Reaffirms Commitment to Food Security
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment to tackling the pressing challenges of food security and malnutrition in Nigeria. This was conveyed by Deputy Governor Comrade Aminu Abdussalam…
Who Is Afraid Of Aisha Maikudi?
By Sadiq El-Saye Aisha Sani Maikudi is a 42-year old professor of International Law, and since July 1, 2024 the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja. She is among the…
Tax Justice Pushes for Gender-Responsive Taxation in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu The Tax Justice and Governance Platform (TJ&GP) Kano Chapter recently met with the Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) to advocate for gender-responsive taxation as part of a broader…
Court Uphold Engr Auwal As Jigawa AFAAN Chairman
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse A state Higher court sitting in Dutse capital Jigawa state has granted leave for withdraw of the suit filed against the chairman All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAAN)…
Kano Gov’t to Begin Renovation of Vandalized Digital Industrial Park
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Government has announced plans to commence the renovation and repair of the Digital Industrial Park (DIP), which was vandalized, and equipment looted during a nationwide protest…
Zamfara holds LG elections Nov 16
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Zamfara State Independent Electoral Commission (ZASIEC) has slated 16th of November-2024 as date to hold Local Government elections across the state. Announcing the development, the state Chairman…
NNPP Suspends Kano SSG, Commissioner
By Abdullahi Yusuf The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State has suspended the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, and the state Commissioner for Transport, Muhammad Diggol….
COEASU Decries Emergence Of Splinter Group, Says Outfit Stocking Chaos
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), Federal University of Education (FUE), Kano branch, has condemned the emergence of a splinter group from the union, describing the development…
Zamfara: Bandits shot Zamfara CPG Commander, abduct commuters
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Commander of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards (CPG), Major General Lawal B. Muhammad (rtd) has sustained a gunshot on his both laps fired by the bandits…
Paul Biya: The Idolized Image of Immortality in Mortality
By Bala Ibrahim For the late part of Monday, 07/10/24 and the early hours of Tuesday, 08/10/24, the rumour mill was busy with stories, to the effect that, the Cameroonian President Paul…
NArSAC and the gains of streamlining road safety administration in tandem with global expectations: The Shehu Mohammed perspective
Time and time about, the Federal Road Safety Corps has proven to be capable of delivering on its corporate mandate. From the leadership of the ISO certified public service agency, to its…
LG Election: Uba Sani’s Silver Bullet
By Ibraheem Musa In politics, elections are lost and won, in most cases, even before voting, counting and announcement of results are made. Next week, local government election, on October 19, will…
NDLEA , JEJE Riders Launch Nationwide Anti-Drug Abuse Campaign in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in partnership with JEJE Riders Nigeria, has launched a nationwide anti-drug abuse campaign in Adamawa State. The event, held over the…
Kano PDP Elects Kibiya As New Chairman
By Abdullahi Yusuf The People’s Democratic Party(PDP) in Kano State has elected Alhaji Yusuf Ado Kibiya as its new Chairman. Kibiya secured a landslide victory, garnering 3,964 votes to defeat his opponent,…
Garga Foundation, ACWIP Train 21 Female Vice Chairpersons on Administrative Skills in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola A capacity-building workshop focused on administrative and leadership skills has been conducted for 21 newly elected female vice chairpersons in Adamawa State. The one-day training, organized by the…
PDP will make good outing in 2027- Sen. Gwarzo
By Abdullahi Yusuf The National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Northwest zone, Sen. Hayatu Gwarzo, says the party will make a good outing in the 2027 general…
High Prices Of Beans, Oil Send Kano Akara Sellers Out Of Business
By Abdullahi Yusuf Most sellers of Bean cake (Kosai) in Kano Metropolis have run out of business due to the prevailing high prices of beans and cooking oil in the area. Kosai,…