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…
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.
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…
End Bad Governance Protest a Wake-Up Call for Leadership, Says Governor Fintiri
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….
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…