By Mustapha Salisu In a bid to promote inclusive governance and political participation, Gidan Yanci, a non-governmental organization, has introduced its initiative seeking to deepen democratic reforms to Kano State Government. The…
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.
Sen. Lalong Receives GUDO, Calls for Ethnic Harmony, Progress
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District Simon Lalong said ethnic affiliations are an integral part of the way of life of every society which must be cherished and…
50 partners Indicate Interest of Partnership in Defence Production – DG NICON
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Director General Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DG DICON), Major General. Aniedi Edet, said as at last week, over 50 partners have indicated interest of partnership in…
Ganduje’s Trial: Kano State Government Replaces Judge Amid Concerns
By Abdullahi Yusuf In a surprise move, the Kano State Chief Judge, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki on Thursday reassigned the alleged corruption case involving APC National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and…
New Electricity Tarrif Will Escalate Insecurity, Kill Small-scale Industries – Union
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Nigerian Association of Small-scale Industries, Kano State chapter, says the implementation of the new electricity tarrif will kill the small-scale industrial sector as well as escalate insecurity in…
Zamfara APC Crisis: Ward Exco Reverse Suspension of State Chairman
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Executives Members Galadima Ward Gusau in Zamfara State who have recently signed a suspension letter of the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have unanimously…
Gwarzo Urges Construction Industry Stakeholders To Encourage Gender Equality
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo, has urged stakeholders in the construction industry to invest in initiatives that can encourage gender equality and…
Jigawa Inaugurates Advisory committee on Disability Trust Funds
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Jigawa State Government on Thursday inaugurated a 16 member Advisory Committee on Disability Funds to develop action plan and comprehensive framework for effective implementation of the Fund. Speaking…
CGC Adeniyi Decorates Newly Confirmed Members of Customs Management Team
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Wednesday, 15 May 2024, decorated thirteen (13) members of his management team with their new ranks at the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Abuja amidst…
Why Policy-Oriented Research is Central to the Development of Society
By Olaogun Michael Sunkanmi Policy-oriented research goes beyond the immediate horizon of policy creation. It is a catalyst for innovation aimed at fostering an environment where evidence-based strategies can flourish, thereby propelling…
Open Letter to Mr. President: Enforce Use Of Mother Tongue, Please
This idea is not original, Mr. President. I got it from two African intellectual giants, in the persons of Ngugi Wa Thion’g of Kenya and Boubacar Boris Diop of Senegal, who recently…
Jigawa Pilgrims Receive N3.3 Billion Subsidy for Hajj 2024
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The intending pilgrims for the 2024 Hajj exercise from Jigawa State have received a cost subsidy of N3.369.6 billion from the Federal and State governments. This was disclosed…
Zamfara to Copy Jigawa on Civil Reformation of Civil Services
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse As part of effort to reform the civil services in Zamfara state, the delegation team arrived Jigawa State on mission to tap from the pattern of civil service…
Gov. Yusuf Launches N50,000 Monthly Business Grant For Over 5000 Women
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Tuesday launched a Small Scale Business Monthly Startup grant of N50,000 to over 5000 women from the 44 Local Government Areas of…
Cotton Farming Has Boosted Nigeria’s Economy-Sadiq Ado
From Abubakar Rabilu Gombe The Chairman of the Cotton Producers and Merchant Association of Nigeria (COPMAN), Alhaji Sadiq Ado, has commended the association’s contribution in boosting the Nigerian economy. Alhaji Sadiq Ado, said…
Former US Chaplain, Estes commissions Radio, TV in Kano
From Salim Umar Ibrahim, Kano The former United States Chaplain, Sheikh Yusuf Estes has commissioned a newly floated Radio and Television station in Kano. Estes, an American Islamic preacher and chaplain from…
Conflict Of Interest
By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi If anyone is interested in knowing the full meaning of the phrase: Conflict of interest, then they should come to Nigeria. Here, the full meaning of the term…
Unlocking the Nutritional Power of Zogale (Moringa Salad)
By Fatima Binta Idris Moringa leaves, commonly known as “zogale” in Arewa, have been touted for their exceptional nutritional value and culinary potential. Rich in vitamins C and beta-carotene, quercetin, and chlorogenic…
Hajj 2024: KNSG Appoints Deputy Governor’s Spokesman, Ibrahim Head of Media Team
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Government has approved the appointment of Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu as the head of the media team for the 2024 Hajj. This announcement was made during a…
NLC, TUC shut down Ikeja, Ibadan DisCos over electricity tariff hike
By Ibrahim Kasimu Dadi Workers have stormed various offices of electricity distribution companies to protest over the Band A tariff hike. The workers, under the aegis of the Nigerian Labour Congress and…
Banditry: Zamfara Security Trust Fund vows to Mobilize Resources
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Zamfara Security Trust Fund has vowed to seek supports from communities in it’s efforts to mobilze resources with a view to encourage fights against banditry and other…
Katsina: Ex-Senatorial Aspirant Calls on Gov. Radda to Aid Flood-Hit Mazoji Community
By Abdullahi Muhammad Sheka A recent flood disaster in Mazoji Town, Katsina State, has displaced many households and washed away several farmlands, prompting Hon. Zaharaddeen Babba Mazoji, a former senatorial aspirant under…
3 Division GOC Advocates Dialogue, Enlightenment for Peace in Plateau
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General Abdusalam A Abubakar has emphasized on the need for systematic dialogue…
Lawmakers move to tackle out-of-school menace in Northeast
From Hajara Usman, Gombe Lawmakers in Adamawa ,Bauchi, and Gombe States have pledged commitment to tackling the lingering problem of out-of-school children in their respective states. They stated this in Gombe in…
We Donate Blood Voluntarily To Facilities -Red Cross
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Red Cross Society in Yobe State, said they have donated blood freely to some health facilities in the 17 Local Government Areas of the State as part…