From Umar Dankano, Yola Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has described the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest as a “wake-up call” for those in positions of authority in Nigeria to take necessary actions….
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.
National Protest: NPJ Commends Peaceful Protests in Various States
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Network of Peace Journalists (NPJ), alongside other peace-building groups such as Community Peace Observers (CPOs), has commended the peaceful protests recorded in various states across Nigeria. Their…
Yobe Govt Reviews Curfew in 3 Towns
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Following a considerable improvement in the security situation in Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru, the Executive Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has approved a review…
Prof. Gwarzo Celebrates Dr. Murtala Musa’s Wedding
The President of MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, graced the wedding ceremony of a dedicated staff member, Dr. Murtala Musa, held in the Kinkinau area of Tudunwada, Kaduna State….
Zamfara APC, PDP in trade of blames over attack on Defense Minister’s house
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Zamfara State All Progressives Congress (APC) has initially fingerpointed at the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for being brain behind attacks on it’s leaders and the house…
Members Exit UMC Over LGBTQ Issues, Join GMC
From Hajara Usman, Taraba Members of the United Methodist Church (UMC) Northern Nigeria Annual Conference, who rejected LGBTQ policies, have exited the church and joined the Global Methodist Church. The decision was…
Protests: Sen. Musa Urges Youths To Avoid Destructive Behaviour
By Abdullahi Yusuf Sen. Sani Musa (APC, Niger) and Chairman Senate Committee on Finance, has appealed to Nigerian youths to express their grievances peacefully and within the ambit of the law. Sen….
Day Two End Bad Governance in Jos
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The end bad governance continued at the old airport roundabout in Jos, the protesters blocked the route to the city centre in an organized and peaceful manner. The…
Between Akpabio and Wike: There Is a Dead Deal to Dine and a Dutiful Deal to Dialogue.
By Bala Ibrahim Today is day 2 of the nationwide protest called upon to demand the recall of bad governance in Nigeria. It started yesterday, and in some places, prominent amongst which…
Experts Launch ‘Her Startup’ for Female Tech Entrepreneurs
Experts in the technology and business ecosystem have collectively launched ‘Her Startup’, an initiative to help female tech startups in Nigeria and other parts of Africa thrive in order to contribute to…
Protest: Alleged PDP thugs attack Zamfara APC leaders, Matawalle properties, APC alleges
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has cried that the nationwide protest which is expected to be peaceful has taken another dimension as alleged…
CISLAC to Protesters avoid destruction of Public Properties amid National Protest
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on protesters to maintain peace and avoid the destruction of properties amid growing concerns that the demonstrations have been…
Kano Protest Mastermind Must Be Held Accountable – Amb. Waiya
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul The Executive Director, Citizens for Development and Education (CDE), Amb. Ibrahim Waiya on Friday called on the security agents to arrest the organizers of Kano protest to account…
Have Fear of God, Stop Hiking Prices on Goods Still in Stock, Says Kantin Kwari’s MD to Marketers
By Mustapha Salisu The Managing Director of Kantin Kwari Textile Market in Kano, Alh. Hamisu Sa’ad Dogon Nama, has urged marketers to have the fear of Allah Almighty and refrain from increasing…
Kano Pillars Announces Administrative Restructuring
By Mustapha Salisu The newly appointed Chairman of Kano Pillars Football Club, Alhaji Ali Muhammad Umar has issued an official directive dissolving all committees established by the former board. The club’s board’s…
Governor Buni’s Aide Cautions Metal Scavengers in Yobe
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Special Adviser on Security Matters to the Yobe State Governor, Brigadier General Dahiru Abdulsalam, has issued a warning to the public, particularly metal scavengers known as…
Yobe Islamic Cleric Urges Youth to Avoid Scheduled Nationwide Protest
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe Islamic cleric Ustaz Babagana Mallam Kyari has issued a plea to the public, particularly the youth, to refrain from participating in the upcoming nationwide protest scheduled…
Higher Security Pay is Key to Solving Nigeria’s Security Issues – Hon. Mazoji
Hon. Zaharaddeen Babba Mazoji, an elder statesman of the PDP in Katsina State and former senatorial aspirant from the Funtua Zone, has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all stakeholders to urgently…
Kano Pillars Ends Contract with Technical Adviser Paul Offor
By Mustapha Salisu Kano Pillars Football Club has announced the mutual termination of its contract with Technical Adviser Paul Offor. PRIME TIME NEWS gathered that the decision was made in good faith…
Nigeria Protest and the President’s Plea for a Prorogue
By Bala Ibrahim As the hands of the clock tick towards the first day of August, the hearts of many Nigerians, particularly the patriotic ones, are beating, or breathing with short, and…
Plateau State Government Appeals To Youth To Shun August 1st Nation Wide Protest
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau state government has appealed to youths , citizens and residents of plateau state to shun the proposed August 1st nationwide protest in order not to incur more…
Prof. Gwarzo Commiserates with FUDMA over Registrar’s Death
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) has extended its condolences to the Vice Chancellor, Management and entirely staff and students of Federal University Dutsin-ma, Katsina State over the passing of the…
Protest: Plateau CP Holds Emergency Meeting with Stakeholders
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbemiga Emmanuel Adesina, has convened an emergency meeting with stakeholders. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Deputy…
Protests: We Are Ready To Die To End Bad Governance In Nigeria – Group
By Abdullahi Yusuf Members of the Nigeria Patriotic Front Movement (NPFM), Northern chapter, have said that they are ready to die during the impending nationwide protests against hunger and bad governance in…
Protest and the Danger of a Single Story
By Auwal Dankano The long silence of believing in a single story was first broken by the famous Nigerian writer Chimamanda Adichie in an essay for a TED series program. An average…