By Mustapha Salisu The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, on Monday, emphasized that local government employees are the backbone of any progressive state across the nation. He made…
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.
ANAN Award to Governor Idris Reflects Credible Leadership – NUJ Presidential Aspirant
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Garba Muhammad, a presidential aspirant for the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has congratulated Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, on his recent Fellowship Award from the Association…
Maiduguri Receives Flood Donations without Party bias
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu A chieftain of the People Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Kudla Milinda Haske, has praised Nigerians for showing empathy and rallying around the Maiduguri flood victims without minding…
Two Kano Pillars Youngsters Invited to Flying Eagles Camp Ahead of WAFU B U-20 Playoffs
Two teenage sensations from Kano Pillars FC, center forward Abdulmajid Aminu and attacking midfield maestro Ibrahim Sani Halliru, have been invited to the Nigeria U-20 national team camp in Abuja. They have…
Bridging Digital Gap: CITAD Launches Network Hub in Bauchi Community
By Mustapha Salisu In a continued effort to close the digital divide between rural and urban areas in Nigeria, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) on Sunday launched a Community…
Security expert lauds CDS for establishing Theatre Operation in NorthWest
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau A Security expert, Muhammed Bello Bakyasuwa has commended the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa over initiative for the establishment of Joint Military Theatre Operations in the…
Zamfara: Stop blame game on security —Ex-Zamfara commissioner urges Gov Dauda Lawal
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Former Zamfara State Commissioner of Information, Ibrahim Danmalikin Gidan-Goga has called on Governor Dauda Lawal to stop playing blame game on security matters against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
Independence: Gov Yusuf Says Nigeria’s Future Linked to Development Of All States
By Abdullahi Yusuf As Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Anniversary, Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State says the future of Nigeria is deeply linked to the development of all states. According to…
ASUU gives FG more 14 Days ultimatum to resolve lingering issues
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has given the Federal Government additional 14 days to resolve the lingering issues and other agreement reached between the two parties…
Sen. Binos Donates Solar Kiosks, Kits to 250 Trainees in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola A five-day intensive training on solar technology for 250 youths from Adamawa’s Southern Senatorial District has concluded, aiming to promote solar power as an alternative energy source in…
Our Major Challenge In Nigeria Is Corruption – Senator Ndume
By Abdullahi Yusuf Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume(APC Borno State) , has decried the level of corruption in Nigeria, saying the trend is the major challenge facing the nation. Senator Ndume made the…
Stop Media Trials, Let Justice Prevail – Wamban Shinkafi Urges Newspapers
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Patriots for Peace and Social Development expressed concern over the sensational headline in the Saturday Vanguard of September 28, 2024, titled “Banditry Allegation: Court okays suit to…
Sen. Lalong Sponsors Bill to Alter 1999 Constitution
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former Governor of Plateau State Simon Lalong has sponsored a Bill seeking to alter the 1999 Constitution to address the yearnings…
UNICEF donates 400 tents to Jigawa school pupils in IDPs camps
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse As part of effort to support children education, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) donated 400 Tents to the Jigawa state government for primary schools’ pupils living at…
Zamfara NSCDC vows to prosecute officer arrested with ammunitions, hard drugs
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has vowed to prosecute ASCII Maikano Sarkin-Tasha who was recently arrested by the Police with 4…
WMD 2024: FG Mulls Technological Investments, Alternative Fuels for Safe Shipping – Oyetola
…Let’s Renew Our Dedication for Safety, Innovations – Mobereola The Minister for Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, has assured that the Federal Government will increase investments in new technologies…
President Tinubu Appoints Governing Board for North West Development Commission
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted the names of the inaugural Governing Board members of the North West Development Commission (NWDC) to the Senate for confirmation. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the…
CJ Pindiga Condoles Borno Flood Victims, Applauds FG’s Swift Relief Response
From Abubakar Rabilu Gombe Former Chief Judge of Gombe State, Justice Mu’azu Abdulkadir Pindiga, has extended his profound condolences to Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Borno State government, and the people of…
Plateau State Residents Urged to Embrace Culture of Peace
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Citizens of Plateau State have been called upon to cultivate a culture of peace in all aspects of life, as the world marks the 2024 International Day of…
YSCHMA’s Funds Purely Meant For Ensuring Client’s Satisfaction, Service Delivery – Dr Babagana
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Executive Secretary of Yobe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (YSCHMA), Dr Babagana Tijjani has emphasized that all funds generated and received by YSCHMA from the federal…
LND Forms Committees to Address Regional Challenges
From Umar Dankano, Yola A new northern political movement, the League of Northern Democrats (LND), has formalized its leadership structure, with former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, emerging as the pioneer chairman,…
Constitution Review: Senator Jibrin Emphasizes Synergy Between Stakeholders
By Abdullahi Yusuf Deputy President of the Senate and Chairman, Senate Committee on Constitution Review, Senator Barau Jibrin, has emphasized the need for synergy between his committee and the House of Representatives…
UNICEF Urges Broadcast Media Managers to Prioritize Child Well-being
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with broadcast media managers, has called for greater prioritization of child well-being in media programming. This appeal was made during…
Plateau LG Elections: Nshe storms Shendam amidst massive accolades
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Ahead of the soon planned Local Government elections in Plateau State, the Chairmanship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Shendam LGA of the state, Hon. Dr Kemi…
Jigawa ACReSAL Sensitizes JiSOP Members on Climate Change
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa chapter of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project organized a one-day sensitization workshop for members of the Jigawa Social Protection Platform (JiSOP), focusing on…