By Abdullahi Yusuf The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo, has urged Muslims in the country to reflect on the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in all…
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.
Maiduguri’s Floodgate: Exposing the Systemic Failures Behind the Disaster
Maiduguri’s once-bustling streets have been transformed into channels of despair following unprecedented flooding that struck the city in late August 2024. This disaster has claimed over 30 lives, displaced more than 400,000…
LG Polls: APC Kano State Submits Candidates, Committing to Grassroots Development
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Kano State Chapter has officially submitted its list of candidates for the upcoming Local Government Council Elections, marking a significant milestone in the party’s efforts to strengthen…
Maulud: Jigawa Govt declares Tuesday work free day
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Jigawa State Government has declared Tuesday, September 17th 2024 work free to mark the celebration of the Eidel-Maulud, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). This was…
ASUU Kano zone decries victimization of members, calls for respect to Universities laws
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Kano Zone, decried incessant victimization, intimidation, harassment and dehumanization of its members in a number of public universities across the country….
Sokoto LP, Obedient Movement Commends Senator Nenadi’s Appointment as Party Chair
The leadership of the Sokoto State Stakeholders of the Labour Party (LP) and the Obedient Movement in the state and Northern region has congratulated Senator Nenadi Esther Usman, the newly appointed Interim…
Humanitarian Affairs: Borno residents reject call for Edu’s reinstatement amidst ravaging flood disasters
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Borno residents and a coalition of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Borno state have debunked the call seeking for the reinstatement of former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and…
League of Northern Democrats expands support as Generals Kazir, Agwai endorse movement
From Umar Dankano, Yola Two former Chiefs of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Alwali Kazir and General Martin Luther Agwai (retired) have described the formation of the League of Northern Democrats (NLD) as…
GSU-ASUU Strike and PDP’s Opportunistic Deception: Separating Fact from Fiction
In its characteristic style of pandering to the gallery through subterfuge and chicanery, the Peoples Democratic Party in Gombe State has jumped into ASUU Gombe State University strike discourse to weave a…
First Lady Flags off Distribution of 60,000 Exercise Books to Jigawa Pupils
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse As part of effort to support basic education, the first lady Mrs Remi Bola Ahmed Tinubu flag-off the distribution of 60,000 exercise books to school pupils in Jigawa….
GMP Commensurate with Families, Victims of Borno Flood Disaster, Promises to Reposition NUJ
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, National Presidential Aspirant, Garba Muhammad Project (GMP), Friday expressed his sympathy to the victims of the flood disaster in Borno and called on…
UNICEF, Jigawa Assembly Partner to Reduce Out-of-School Children
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State House of Assembly has entered into a partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to reduce the rate of out-of-school children by 42% between…
FLOOD DEVASTATION: ECWA President Calls for Urgent Action
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has issued a heartfelt appeal for support and assistance to communities ravaged by the recent floods in Nigeria. In a press statement…
NIMASA, BoI Exploring Collaboration to Grow Capacity in Nigeria’s Maritime Sector
As part of efforts to enhance capacity in the Nigerian maritime sector, the Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Bank of Industry (BOI) have initiated discussions…
KANSIEC Reverses Self, To Charge N9m For Chairmanship, N4m For Councillorship Nominations
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has reduced by N1 million each, the nomination fees for Chairmanship and Councillorship positions for the forthcoming local government elections in the…
World Peace Day: UN Award-Winning Pastor Honors Muslim-Christian Leaders in Kaduna
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna In celebration of the 2024 International World Peace Day, UN Interfaith Harmony Week award recipient, Pastor Dr. Yuhanna Buru, honored monarchs and peace ambassadors in Kaduna for their…
Expert Attributes Good Governance to Economic Development
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos A Jos based economic expert, the chief executive officer and lead consultant of Jos business school, Ezekiel Gomos, has disclosed that corruption and poor leadership is responsible for…
World Literacy Day: PLANE Honours Best Primary School Pupils in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse A non-governmental Organization known as Partnership for Learning For All in Nigeria (PLANE) in Collaboration with the Jigawa state government honoured best primary schools pupils with impressive gifts…
KDSG Boosts ABU Medical Centre with Drugs Worth Millions of Naira
The Medical Centre, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria has taken delivery of large consignment of drugs worth millions of Naira donated to the medical facility by the Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board….
KNSG Congratulates New MHWUN Leadership, Urges Innovation/Fairness
The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated the newly elected leadership of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Kano State Chapter. The election, which saw…
Plateau NUJ Honours Sen. Lalong With Award for Achievements, Contribution to Journalism
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Nigerian Union of Journalists, Plateau State Chapter has honoured former Governor of the State and Senator representing Plateau South District Simon Bako Lalong with a special award…
North-East Policymakers Pledge to Improve Budget for Child-Sensitive Sectors
From Umar Dankano, Yola The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the Federal and State governments to prioritize and implement budget financing for child-sensitive sectors. This call was made by Mohammad…
Floods in Borno, Others, A National Calamity – Buhari
Former President Muhammadu Buhari sends commiserations to the government and people of Borno and other affected States, following severe floods caused by incessant downpour. Describing it as a national calamity, the former…
Zamfara flags off distribution of insecticide mosquito nets
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Zamfara State Government has commenced the distribution of insecticide mosquito nets through the ANC and routine immunization channels across the health facilities in the 14 local government…
Yobe Govt Provides Cash Support to Families of Insurgents’ Attack Victims
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government has distributed cash support to families of victims of the recent insurgents’ attack in Mafa community, Tarmuwa Local Government Area. Alhaji Mala Misty,…