From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau Youth G17 Peace Progressive Forum leader, Rev. Joshua Sati, has urged youths to be innovative and to create ideas to transform the political landscape of Nigeria. Rev…
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.
Flood And Failure of Governance, By Y. Z Ya’u
There is something claustrophobic about Kano. It is not just the feel of concrete all over you that seems to suffocate you. It not just the population that makes each of us…
Jigawa Govt settles 1,331 Retirees with over N3.4 billion
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Jigawa State and Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme Board, says it has commenced payment of over N3.4billion to 1,331 who exited from active service on attainment of 35…
Reps C’tte on ecological funds visits Jigawa flood victims, assures mitigation of erosion
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau As part of the fulfillment of their statutory functions, members of the House of Representatives committee on ecological funds have paid an oversight visit/inspection to the flood victims…
Zamfara Dep. Governor pledges support for Gummi flood victims
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Zamfara State Deputy Governor, Malam Mani Mumuni has pledged most needed support from the state government for the victims who have been devasted by the last Friday flood…
A Call to the North: Embrace the League of Northern Democrats as the Path to Rejuvenation
By Mohammed Betara Aliyu, Esq. Northern Nigeria stands at a crossroads. The challenges that have long plagued our beloved region – crippling poverty, rampant insecurity, widespread illiteracy, and the steady erosion of…
Zamfara Gov’t Refutes Appointment of Bashir Hadejia as Adviser to Gov. Dauda
The Zamfara State Government has debunked a circulating document that falsely claims Bashir Hadejia was appointed as the ‘Technical Adviser on Mining’ to Governor Dauda Lawal. Hadejia, a former special adviser under…
Despite Gov’t Policy, Multiple Taxes Are Hurting the Informal Sector in Kano State
By Mustapha Salisu In Kano State, despite the presence of the ‘Kano State & Local Government Revenue Administration (Consolidation & Codification Law, 2021) which seeks to harmonize all revenue laws, including Local…
Kano Pillars Depart for 3rd Gusau/Ahlan Preseason Tournament in Jos
Kano Pillars FC, known as Sai Masu Gida, have left Kano with a squad of 40 players to compete in the 3rd Gusau/Ahlan Preseason Tournament in Jos, Plateau State. This tournament is…
CLEEN Foundation Engages Citizens on Policing Reform and Accountability in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The CLEEN Foundation, with support from the MacArthur Foundation, organized a two-day Citizens’ Engagement workshop focused on Policing Reform and Accountability of Justice Sector Actors in Jigawa State…
Police Allegations Against NLC: CISLAC Worries Over Desperate Attempts to Silence Labour
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative and Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed deep concern over recent allegations by the Nigerian Police, which it perceives as an attempt to silence the…
Dederi Unfolds Ambition Plan To Transform Kano NUJ
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul The Chairman, Kano State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Suleiman Abdullahi Dederi, on Wednesday unveiled an ambitious plan to revitalize the Council. Abdullahi Dederi who…
Jigawa First Lady Hosts 28 States for Orphans’ Qur’anic Competition
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The wife of the Jigawa State Governor, Hajiya Hadiza Umar Namadi, hosted representatives from 28 states for the 2024 National Orphan Qur’anic Recitation Competition (Musabaqa), organized by AYTAM…
Flood: Defense Minister, Matawalle, donates N2Om to victims
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle has on Tuesday donated N20 million cash to victims of last Friday’s flood disaster that ravaged 2600 houses…
HIV/AIDS: Centre receives accolades over support services in Gombe
From Hajara Usman, Gombe Stakeholders from the Centre for Integrated Health (CIHP), on Tuesday gathered in Gombe to celebrate the centre’s remarkable achievements for almost two decades. The occasion marked the closeout…
CIHP CEO Honored with Traditional Title of Garkuwan Lafiyar Funakaye
From Hajara Usman, Gombe The Emir of Funakaye in Gombe State, Alhaji Yakubu Kwairanga, has bestowed the traditional title of “Garkuwan Lafiyar Funakaye” (Health Champion) upon Dr. Bolanle Oyeledun, the Chief Executive…
Jigawa to Get Ecological Intervention from FG
Jigawa State is poised to be among the few selected states in Nigeria to receive special intervention from the federal government in an effort to address the state’s recurring flooding issues and…
Governor Mutfwang Appoints Acting Head of Civil Service
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State governor Caleb Mutfwang, has approved the appointment of Mr. Stephen Pam Gadong as the Acting Head of Civil Service, Plateau State. The appointment takes effect from…
Plateau Governor Suspends 2 Commissioners, Special Adviser, Laison Officer
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, has approved the immediate suspension of four key officials. The affected officials include Chrysanthus Dawam, Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, and Jamila…
REVEALED: Bashir Hadejia Linked to Current Zamfara Governor, Not Ex-Gov Mattawale
Contrary to widespread speculation, a recently surfaced document has confirmed that Alhaji Bashir Hadejia, who was recently arrested by security forces, is an appointee of the current Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal,…
Kano State Leads in Affordable Education, Says Deputy Governor
…As the Deputy Governor Commissions Various Projects at Tarauni LGA By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, announced on Monday that Kano State has been recognized nationwide for…
Centre conducts 2m HIV tests in Gombe
From Hajara Usman, Gombe The Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP), has said that more than two million people benefited from HIV/AIDS screening, treatment and counseling services in Gombe State in the…
World Humanitarian Day: ICRC President Condemns Attacks on Aid Workers
From Umar Dankano, Yola President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric, has joined the global call to end attacks on civilians and humanitarian workers. In a press…
Jigawa First Lady Calls for Increased Support to Vulnerable on World Humanitarian Day
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Hajiya Hadiza Umar Namadi, the wife of the Jigawa State governor, has urged well-off individuals to support the less privileged. She made this appeal during her speech commemorating…
World Humanitarian Day: Foundation Empowers 600 Nigerian Youths in Kaduna
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Philanthropist Hajiya Halimat Tejuosho Adenike, through the QAT Foundation, has empowered 600 Nigerian youths across the six geopolitical zones of the country in Kaduna State. The initiative aimed…