The Director General of the National Productivity Centre Dr Baffa Babba Danagundi has assured Nigerians that the Centre has designed a programme that will employ 1 Million permanent and pensionable employment to…
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.
Zamfara Gov’t Denies Budgeting N19.3 Billion for Kitchen Equipment, Says Funds Are for Projects Under Education
Zamfara State Government has refuted the claim that it budgeted 19.3 billion Naira for purchasing kitchen equipment in 2024, stating that fake news is intended to mislead the public. On Tuesday, an…
The Power of the People Preponderates Over the People in Power
By Bala Ibrahim From the narratives coming out of the anger of the nationwide protest, which is now in it’s 6th day, there is a general condemnation of bad governance. The protesters,…
Northern Unity, Problems and Prospects
By Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, FNSE The issue of Northern unity in Nigeria has continued to concern patriotic Nigerians. This arises from the fact that the North encompasses three-fifths of the land,…
Protests: Group Condemns Hoisting of Russian Flag, Says Action Unpatriotic
By Abdullahi Yusuf A group, Nigeria Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Council, has condemned the hoisting of the Russian Flag by some anti-governance protesters in parts of the country, describing their action as…
Bad Governance: Group Moves Protests To Rural Kano
By Abdullahi Yusuf A group, Nigeria Patriotic Front Movement (NPFM), Northern charter, says it is moving its ongoing protests against bad governance to the local government areas of Kano State, as a…
Plateau Governor Addresses Citizens Amidst Ongoing curfew
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has appealed for patience and understanding, assuring that his government is committed to making life better for all citizens. In a State broadcast…
Zango Constituency kicks against continuity in Zango Kataf’s LGA chairmanship Position
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Against the backdrop of the request for a second term by the current Chairman of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of the Kaduna State Mr Francis Sani who…
YBSG to Prioritize Social Support, Community Engagement
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government, under the leadership of Governor Mai Mala Buni, has reiterated its commitment to prioritizing social support through empowerment schemes and training for youths,…
Jibrin Warns Doguwa: “You Will Be Expelled from Your Party If I Drop a Bombshell”
By Mustapha Salisu Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin has issued a stern warning to Hon Alhassan Ado Doguwa, urging him to stop his attacks on NNPP National Leader Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and to focus…
Russian Embassy Disassociates Itself from Flags Flown During Protest
The Russian embassy in Nigeria says the Russian government is not involved in its national flags flown during the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protest. In a statement on Monday, the embassy said neither the…
Nine Negative Implications of President Tinubu’s Failure to Address Demands of Protesters
By Umar Ardo, Ph.D Strategically, the failure of President Bola Tinubu to address any of the demands of the nationwide protesters in his national broadcast yesterday is wrong and fraught with serious…
Protests: Sen. Babangida Says Deeply Touched By Loss Of Lives Properties
By Abdullahi Yusuf Sen. Babangida Hussaini representing Jigawa North-West Senatorial District, says he is deeply touched by the loss of lives and properties that occurred at the onset of the nationwide anti-hunger…
SWAN Kano Mourns Death of Judo Warriors FC Chairman, Alh. Auwalu Judo
By Mustapha Salisu The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kano State Chapter, has expressed its heartfelt condolences to the family of Alhaji Auwalu Judo, Chairman of Judo Warriors FC, who passed…
Kano Pillars Chairman Urges Support for New Technical Adviser
The Chairman of Kano Pillars Football Club, Alhaji Ali Muhammad Umar, popularly known as Ali Na Yara Mai Samba Kurna, has called on all players to fully support the club’s new Technical…
SWAN Kano Congratulates New Kano Pillars Management, Technical Adviser
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kano State Chapter, warmly congratulates the new Kano Pillars FC Management Board, led by Alhaji Ali Muhammad Umar (Ali Nayara), and the newly appointed Technical…
FG Donates 90,000 Bags of Grains to Yobe in 7 Months – Dr. Goje
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government has announced the receipt of over 90,000 bags of grains from the Federal Government since March 2023. Dr. Muhammed Goje, Executive Secretary of…
Zamfara: Protesters call for Russian intervention to rescue Nigerians
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Protesters in Zamfara State have called for the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin to for the sake of avoiding turning Nigeria into a great cemetery for the millions…
Presidential Broadcast: The Deliberate Deliverable Dovetails to Dialogue
By Bala Ibrahim Yesterday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressed the nation, pursuant to the request of many Nigerians, that he should respond to the anger of the protesting youth, on the issue…
KNSG Announces 632 Suspects For Vandalizing Public Buildings
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Government has announced the arrest of 632 suspects for vandalizing public buildings during the recent anti-hunger protests in different parts of the state. The Spokesperson of…
Plateau Police Enforce Curfew, Warn Against Violation
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Police Command has deployed officers to enforce the 24-hour curfew imposed by the state government in Jos North Local Government Area and Bukuru Metropolis. The Commissioner…
IBB Denies Endorsing Military Rule,Says X Account Linked To Him False
By Abdullahi Yusuf Former military President,Gen.Ibrahim Babangida, has denied endorsing military rule in the country, describing an account linking him to the idea as dubious. “Our attention has been drawn to a…
Plateau State Governor imposes 24-hour Curfew on Jos, Bukuru Metropolis
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos In a decisive move to enhance the security of lives and maintain public order, Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Jos/Bukuru…
PBAT: That Speech
By Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, FNSE That speech delivered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu epitomizes yet another letdown, depicting his administration as a regime of “anti-climax.”It seems disjointed, lacking in empathy, and…
IMWON Distributes Rice to 20,000 Vulnerable Northern Nigerians
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Malama Mariya Nasir El-Ladan, the National President of the Initiative for Muslim Women of Nigeria (IMWON), has announced that the organization has started distributing rice to thousands of…