By Hajara Bala Sidi Every morning, long before official clinic hours begin, patients already crowd the waiting areas of major public hospitals in Kano. Some arrive before dawn hoping to meet doctors…
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.
FCEs’ Provosts Seek Urgent Reforms in NCE Programmes
From Abubakar, Rabilu Gombe Stakeholders in Nigeria’s teacher education sector have called for urgent reforms aimed at repositioning Colleges of Education as hubs for skills development, innovation, and economic advancement. The call…
Network Readiness Index: CITAD Digital Policy Dialogue Maps Path for Nigeria to Surpass South Africa, Kenya
Experts at the National Digital Policy dialogue, convened by Centre for Information and Technology CITAD, made key recommendations for Nigeria to overtake South Africa and Kenya in the upcoming Network Readiness Index….
Police Barricade Forces ACF to Relocate as NEC Suspends BOT Chairman
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has suspended the Chairman of its Board of Trustees, Alhaji Bashir Dalhatu, and ordered a forensic audit…
Zulum Meets NPA Management in Lagos, Seeks to Scale Up Borno’s Export Capacity
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday met with the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in Lagos, where he explored opportunities to integrate the…
KANET Hosts LESPADA, Pledges Support for Anti-Drug Agency Bill
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano Network of NGOs (KANET) has hosted the League for Societal Protection Against Drug Abuse (LESPADA) on a courtesy visit led by its leader, Hajia Ambassador Maryam Hassan….
Garo Assumes Office as Kano Deputy Governor
By Mustapha Salisu The newly sworn-in Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, on Wednesday formally assumed office as the number two citizen of the state. The historic occasion, which…
Sen. Aminu Iya Abbas Submits APC Governorship Nomination Form, Calls for Fair and Transparent Primaries
Senator Aminu Iya Abbas (Adamawa Central), a frontline gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, has officially submitted his nomination form, marking a significant milestone in his bid…
Bauchi: 2027 is for a Paradigm Shift
Bauchi State stands at a defining crossroads. The next governor must represent more than continuity; he must embody a decisive break from the past. The moment calls for new ideas, new thinking,…
Kano Pilgrims Welfare Board Pays Outstanding Hajj Refunds for 2026
By Mustapha Salisu The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, has announced that the Board has successfully paid all outstanding refunds to intending pilgrims for…
Garo Sworn In as Kano Deputy Governor, Pledges Loyalty, Policy Support
By Mustapha Salisu The newly sworn-in Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, has pledged loyalty and commitment to the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, promising to support policies…
KSNWC Conducts Peeping Ceremony for 32 Corps at Headquarters
The Kano State Neighborhood Watch Security Corps has successfully conducted a Peeping Ceremony for a total of 32 Corps personnel at the Agency’s Headquarters as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening…
Sector 5 Command Strengthens Collaboration With Traditional Institution Through Courtesy Visit to Emir of Rano
In its continued efforts to enhance synergy and foster effective community-based security, the Kano State Security Neighborhood WatchCorps, Sector 5 Command, Rano, under the leadership of the Sector Commander, Capt. MK Ibrahim…
Rurum Media Office Hails Kabiru Rurum’s Unopposed Third-Term Nomination
The Rurum Media Office formally extends its heartfelt congratulations to Rt. Hon. Kabiru Alhassan Rurum following his successful nomination to represent the Rano, Kibiya, and Bunkure Federal Constituency in the House of…
KNSWC: ACG Getso Leads Strategic Security Visits in Sector 3, Karaye Area Command
The Sector Commander, Sector 3 Karaye Area Command of the Kano State Security Neighborhood Watch Corps, Assistant Commander General (ACG) Aminu Mohammed Getso, has embarked on a series of strategic courtesy visits…
Gov. Abba Announces Date for Swearing-in of Garo as Deputy
By Mustapha Salisu Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced Tuesday, May 5, 2026, as the date for the swearing-in of his deputy, Hon. Murtala Sule Garo. This was…
Kano Set to Host NSSF/Nestlé Milo Basketball Championship
By Ado Salisu The Kano State Government has concluded all arrangements for the successful hosting of this year’s Inter-Secondary Schools Savannah Conference Basketball Championship for boys and girls, scheduled to commence from…
Press Freedom: CISLAC Raises Alarm Over Misuse of Cybercrimes Act Against Reporters
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called for urgent reforms to safeguard press freedom in Nigeria as the global community commemorates World Press Freedom Day 2026….
WPFD 2026: Press Freedom as a Pathway to Peace
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman As the global community gathers to commemorate World Press Freedom Day today, May 3, 2026, we find ourselves at a defining moment for our profession and our nation….
World Press Freedom Day: CITAD Demands Protection, Welfare for Journalists
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) reaffirms its commitment to the protection of press freedom and the safety of journalists in Nigeria….
Alhaji Umar Ajiya Isa: A Strategic Choice for Sokoto East Senatorial District
By Abdulhameed Musa Abdullahi Alhaji Umar Ajiya Isa, a seasoned administrator, renowned philanthropist, and respected political figure, has emerged as a leading consensus choice for the Sokoto East Senatorial seat ahead of…
Kano Pilgrims Board Commits to Safeguarding Pilgrims Lives, Property
The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, has reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all pilgrims from the state. Sulaiman…
Governor Mutfwang Unveils Civil Service Reforms as Labour Pushes for New Wage Review
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos Governor Caleb Mutfwang says his administration is implementing wide-ranging reforms aimed at improving the welfare and working conditions of civil servants in Plateau State amid growing concerns over…
Workers Day: CISLAC Nigeria’s Public Service System Failing Average Worker
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called for urgent reforms to improve the welfare and protection of Nigerian workers as the country marks Workers’ Day. In…
Workers’ Day: Gov Namadi Pledges Support for Jigawa Workers
Governor Malam Umar Namadi on Friday joined workers across Jigawa State to mark the 2026 Workers’ Day, using the occasion to reflect on ongoing reforms and to reaffirm his administration’s commitment to…