By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano Electricity Distribution Company(KEDCO) has reconnected Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology(ADUSTECH) to the National Grid after several days of darkness suffered by the university’s community. A…
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.
Kano DMCSA Donates Drugs Worth N1.2 Million to Science Schools
To complement the efforts of the state government to improve the education sector, the management of Drug and Medical Consumables Supply Agency has donated drugs and other consumables to the national executive…
Dangote Invests N100M In Kano Varsity’s Power Restoration, Mulls Alternative Energy Solutions
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul Africa richest man, Aliko Dangote has announced plans to provide alternative energy sources for a lasting solution to resolve energy crisis confronting Aliko Dangote University of Science and…
Turkey Seeks Partnership With Yobe Government on Agriculture
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Turkish ambassador to Nigeria Mr. Hidayet Bayraktar said Turkey is prepared to partner Yobe state government on agriculture to explore the vast arable lands and other…
Kano Deputy Governor Pays Condolence Visit to Aide’s Family
By Mustapha Salisu Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the Deputy Governor of Kano State, on Friday, paid a condolence visit to the family of his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol, Lawan Miko, following…
Renewed Hope Housing Programme Creates Jobs, Uplift Lives – Dangiwa
By Abdullahi Yusuf Minister of Housing and Urban Development Arc Ahmad Musa Dangiwa, said the Renewed Hope Housing Programme was planned to unlock the massive potential of housing development to create jobs,…
CCSOCN Condemns Plan Protest in the Country
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations Against Corruption in Nigeria has condemned in strong terms, a plot by some persons to stage a national protest against the Economic…
Islamic New Year: Jigawa Govt Declares Monday Work-free Day
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa Government has declared Monday July 8, 2024 as work free day to mark the new Islamic Year 1446AH. This is contained in a statement signed by…
Jigawa to Clear Outstanding Court Cases in 2 Years, Seeks Support of Observatory Group – AG
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Barr. Abdulkadir Bello Fanini, has promised to clear all outstanding court cases within two years. He made this promise…
North-East Nigeria: Switzerland Commits 25% Support to Yobe State
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government, under the leadership of Governor Mai Mala Buni, has taken a significant step towards addressing the challenges of protracted displacement in the state…
The Professional Beggars
By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi Before the religious ‘experts’ take yours sincerely to the cleaners for his supposed anti-begging stance, let me appeal to the religiously knowledgeable in the online platforms to educate…
Food Security: GAIN Trains Agric Extension Farmers on Nutrition Crops in Kaduna
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), a non-governmental organization, has trained agricultural extension workers in Kaduna State on promoting nutrition-rich crops and diets. The one-day training, which…
Plateau Governor Mutfwang visit Chinese embassy, seeks infrastructural intervention
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has on Thursday held a productive meeting with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Abuja. Director of Press and Public…
Emir Sanusi Commends Gov. Yusuf for Paying Attention to Pensioners, Girl Child Education
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his significant efforts in addressing the plight of pensioners in the state and paying attention to girl child…
Network Expansion: Kano International Grains Market Extols KEDCO
The leadership of Dawanau International Grains Market has applauded the Management of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) for the creation of a multimillion-naira network expansion project towards improving power supply in their…
Gwale LGA Set For Transformation as Interim Chairman Unveils Development Plans
By Mustapha Salisu In a move aimed at enhancing the lives of residents in Gwale Local Government Area, The Interim Caretaker Committee Chairman, Hon. Abubakar Mu’azu Mojo has announced a comprehensive development…
Plateau : Nigerian army commissions water facility project in Bokkos
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Nigerian Army has Commissioned a 40,000-liter water storage tank, borehole powered by solar energy in Mandarken community in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The…
Insecurity, Underdevelopment: Wither the North?
By Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, FNSE There is no gainsaying the fact that the North is bedeviled by myriad of intractable problems ranging from poverty, malnutrition, insecurity, economic, social, religious and cultural…
Ododo To Immortalise Slain Students Of Kogi Varsity, Assured Of Improved Security
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul Kogi state governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo on Wednesday promised to immortalize two slain students of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, James Anajuwe and Caleb…
NIS Launches Nationwide Campaign Against Corruption, Unveils New Policies
By Yusuf Sani, Maitama The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service, CGIS Kemi Nandap, says the service will continue to put an end to corruption. Kemi miade this known during the 2024…
Deputy President of the Senate mourns veteran journalist, Kabiru Yusuf
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has mourned Kabiru Yusuf, a veteran journalist with the Radio France Internationale (RFI Hausa), who died on Tuesday. According to Mudashir, late…
Vice-Chancellor of ABU Encourages Builders to Tap into Nigeria’s Housing Deficit Potential
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Professor. Kabiru Bala, says the housing and infrastructure deficit in the country provides enormous opportunities for professional builders to actively participate in…
KACRAN Promotes Peaceful Coexistence between Farmers/Herders in Yobe State
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The National President of Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers’ Association of Nigeria (KACRAN), Hon Khalil Muhammad Bello, has embarked on a house-to-house sensitization exercise in Yobe State to…
The 2024 Hajj: A Testament to Leadership and Innovation
By Ahmad Muazu The 2024 Hajj has come and gone, leaving a lasting impression on the global Muslim community. Like an exam with familiar questions but ever-evolving answers, the pilgrimage presented its…
Zamfara NSCDC Tasks Traders Association to be Sincere/Transparent
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Zamfara State Command, Commandant Sani Mustapha has tasked the Almagamated Traders Association to be sincere and transparent…