From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau In it’s efforts to enhance security and ensure the safety of citizens, the Nigerian Army through Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHDarmy) has introduced a toll-free emergency line for…
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.
Spreading Joy: NGO Brings Fun, Laughter to Orphans in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu A non-governmental organization, Creating Happiness and Assistance Foundation (CHAF), organized a special event for children at the Nasarawa Orphanage Home in Kano, aiming to bring joy and happiness to…
Organization to Equip 20 Climate Champions in Gombe
From Hajara Usman Yandy Tech Community, a Non-Governmental Organization, is set to equip 20 climate champions in Gombe State through its project, Youth Empowerment for Climate Action in Nigeria (YE-CAN) to spearhead…
NGX rates Fidelity Bank highest on corporate governance
From Hamisu Ado, Nguru Fidelity Bank Plc complies with the highest corporate governance standards as the leading commercial bank adheres promptly to all full disclosure requirements and global best practices. Fidelity Bank…
Ambassador Waiya Bounces Back, As Court Bars CSO Leadership In Kano
By Abdullahi Yusuf A Kano High Court has granted an interim order restraining the executive committee of the Kano Civil Society Forum inaugurated recently, from parading themselves as leaders of the forum….
Kano Governor Inaugurates Roads, Cattle Market Executed by IsDB/LLF Project
Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has laid the foundation for construction of Dambatta – Diggol road in Dambatta local government area and Wasai – Baita road in Minjibir local government area,…
Yobe ACReSAL State Technical C’ttee Holds Quarterly Meeting
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Technical Committee for the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project convened its quarterly meeting on Thursday, marking significant progress in the project’s implementation….
Quaan Pan TIC Chairman Says he bears no grudges against those who attacked him
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Transition Implementation Committee Chairman of Qua’an Pan Local Government, Christopher Manship says he holds no grudges against those who attacked him during last week People’s Democratic Party Chairmanship…
The North Just Needs the Right Leadership
Against many held views that the burden of the North is its huge population, with respects, I beg to differ with this general narrative – it’s not overpopulation that is the burden…
RHI Economic Empowerment Programme: Gombe Disburses N50 Million to 1,000 Women
From Hajara Usman, Gombe The First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, has facilitated the disbursement of N50 million to 1,000 women in Gombe who are petty traders. The initiative was carried…
Transform Nigerian political landscape using creative ideas- Cleric urges youth
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau Youth G17 Peace Progressive Forum leader, Rev. Joshua Sati, has urged youths to be innovative and to create ideas to transform the political landscape of Nigeria. Rev…
Flood And Failure of Governance, By Y. Z Ya’u
There is something claustrophobic about Kano. It is not just the feel of concrete all over you that seems to suffocate you. It not just the population that makes each of us…
Jigawa Govt settles 1,331 Retirees with over N3.4 billion
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Jigawa State and Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme Board, says it has commenced payment of over N3.4billion to 1,331 who exited from active service on attainment of 35…
Reps C’tte on ecological funds visits Jigawa flood victims, assures mitigation of erosion
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau As part of the fulfillment of their statutory functions, members of the House of Representatives committee on ecological funds have paid an oversight visit/inspection to the flood victims…
Zamfara Dep. Governor pledges support for Gummi flood victims
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Zamfara State Deputy Governor, Malam Mani Mumuni has pledged most needed support from the state government for the victims who have been devasted by the last Friday flood…
A Call to the North: Embrace the League of Northern Democrats as the Path to Rejuvenation
By Mohammed Betara Aliyu, Esq. Northern Nigeria stands at a crossroads. The challenges that have long plagued our beloved region – crippling poverty, rampant insecurity, widespread illiteracy, and the steady erosion of…
Zamfara Gov’t Refutes Appointment of Bashir Hadejia as Adviser to Gov. Dauda
The Zamfara State Government has debunked a circulating document that falsely claims Bashir Hadejia was appointed as the ‘Technical Adviser on Mining’ to Governor Dauda Lawal. Hadejia, a former special adviser under…
Despite Gov’t Policy, Multiple Taxes Are Hurting the Informal Sector in Kano State
By Mustapha Salisu In Kano State, despite the presence of the ‘Kano State & Local Government Revenue Administration (Consolidation & Codification Law, 2021) which seeks to harmonize all revenue laws, including Local…
Kano Pillars Depart for 3rd Gusau/Ahlan Preseason Tournament in Jos
Kano Pillars FC, known as Sai Masu Gida, have left Kano with a squad of 40 players to compete in the 3rd Gusau/Ahlan Preseason Tournament in Jos, Plateau State. This tournament is…
CLEEN Foundation Engages Citizens on Policing Reform and Accountability in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The CLEEN Foundation, with support from the MacArthur Foundation, organized a two-day Citizens’ Engagement workshop focused on Policing Reform and Accountability of Justice Sector Actors in Jigawa State…
Police Allegations Against NLC: CISLAC Worries Over Desperate Attempts to Silence Labour
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative and Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed deep concern over recent allegations by the Nigerian Police, which it perceives as an attempt to silence the…
Dederi Unfolds Ambition Plan To Transform Kano NUJ
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul The Chairman, Kano State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Suleiman Abdullahi Dederi, on Wednesday unveiled an ambitious plan to revitalize the Council. Abdullahi Dederi who…
Jigawa First Lady Hosts 28 States for Orphans’ Qur’anic Competition
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The wife of the Jigawa State Governor, Hajiya Hadiza Umar Namadi, hosted representatives from 28 states for the 2024 National Orphan Qur’anic Recitation Competition (Musabaqa), organized by AYTAM…
Flood: Defense Minister, Matawalle, donates N2Om to victims
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle has on Tuesday donated N20 million cash to victims of last Friday’s flood disaster that ravaged 2600 houses…
HIV/AIDS: Centre receives accolades over support services in Gombe
From Hajara Usman, Gombe Stakeholders from the Centre for Integrated Health (CIHP), on Tuesday gathered in Gombe to celebrate the centre’s remarkable achievements for almost two decades. The occasion marked the closeout…