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…
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.
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…
Armed Conflicts, Climate Change Driving Rising Malnutrition Rates in North-East States, Says ICRC
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…
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…