From Abubakar Rabilu Gombe A group of youths have raised over ₦50 million within 48 hours to purchase the 2027 governorship nomination form in Gombe State for former Minister of Communications and…
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 Assembly Confirms Garo as Deputy Governor
The Kano State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed Hon. Murtala Sule Garo as Deputy Governor, following his nomination by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. This was disclosed in a statement issued…
Rano LG Secretary Backs Rurum for Kano South Senate Seat
The Secretary of Rano Local Government Council, Dr. Isma’il Yusuf Musa, has endorsed the former Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, for the Kano South senatorial seat…
Pulse Nigeria Apologises Over Misleading ‘Underwear Distribution’ Report following Kano Development Forum’s Intervention
Pulse Nigeria has issued a public apology and clarification following widespread backlash over its earlier report suggesting that the Kano State Government distributed underwear to women as empowerment materials. The media platform…
Explainer: How Nigeria’s food security policy is cutting Kano farmers’ income
By Zulaiha Danjuma Garba Ubale Yanako spent heavily planting rice during the 2024 wet season. After harvest, he lost nearly everything. “I barely got 15 per cent of what I spent…
Fomer Housing Minister, Dangiwa Receives Warm Welcome in Kankia
By Mustapha Salisu Residents of Kankia on Sunday turned out to welcome former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, as he returned to his hometown following the completion of…
How Kano’s Infrastructure Fails Persons with Disabilities.
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba For many of the estimated 2.5 million persons living with disabilities in Kano State, inclusion in policy-making and access to basic services remain distant promises rather than lived…
Sarkin Yoruba of Kano Donates Funds to SWAN Kano Members for Education Support
By Yusuf A. Yusuf The Sarkin Yoruba of Kano, Dr. Alhaji Murtala Alimi Ote-Sese, has sustained his support to members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kano State chapter, by…
APC vs PDP: Is Fintiri enjoying the best of two worlds?
By Mohammed Ismail As governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri cruises towards the finishing line of his two terms in office, it appears that the governor’s aura, charisma and abilities to spring surprises…
Stakeholders Push Agroecology for Food Security in Plateau
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have intensified calls for the adoption of agroecological practices to boost food security and protect the environment, following a one-day step-down training workshop…
All Stake, No Share: Nigeria’s Inclusive Exclusion
By Babayola M. Toungo They call them “stakeholders,” with the solemnity of a boardroom oath and the smug assurance of men who have never had to itemize survival. It is a word…
Gender Advocate Condemns Female Viral Videos, Says Conduct Undermines Kano’s Cultural Values
A gender rights advocate in Kano State, Harira Wakili, has expressed concern over the conduct of some female social media supporters campaigning in favour of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, describing their actions…
Kano’s New Low: When Politics Turns Women into Props of Shame
Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim What unfolded recently in Kano should concern anyone who values dignity, culture, and the integrity of public life. It was not merely a political rally it was a…
CITAD Condemns DDoS Attack, Raises Alarm Over Threat to Digital Rights
The Centre for Information Technology and Development has condemned a sustained cyberattack on its official website, describing it as a serious disruption to its operations and a violation of digital rights. In…
ECWA GCC Raises Alarm on Insecurity, Urges Action Ahead of 2027 Elections
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has expressed deep concern over rising insecurity, poor road infrastructure, and the need for credible leadership ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections….
CITAD Advocates Increased Girls’ Participation in Digital Space
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has called for increased participation of girls in the digital space as it commemorated the 2026 International Girls in ICT Day in Kano State….
Northern Business Leaders Cheer Dangote’s Spot on Time’s 2026 Influential 100
Business leaders across northern Nigeria have lauded Africa’s foremost philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, for his distinction as the sole Nigerian named on Time Magazine’s 2026 list of the world’s 100 most influential people….
Yobe APC Endorses Tinubu for Second Term
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for a second term in office. The endorsement was made on Thursday…
Plateau Killings: Court Remands Four Suspects in DSS Custody, Adjourns to April 30
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos A Plateau State High Court has remanded 4 suspects in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) over the March 28, 2026 killings in Angwan Rukuba…
Zulum Commends President Tinubu for approving N68 Billion for Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant (MEPP)
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving N68 billion operational support to the Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant (MEPP). The…
Namdas Joins Guber Race, Pledges More Democratic Dividends in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola Former Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Abdulrazak Namdas, has formally declared his intention to contest for the governorship position in the 2027 elections in Adamawa State. Namdas…
Troops Kill Two Gunmen in Plateau Ambush, Recover Weapons
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have neutralised two suspected armed gunmen during a coordinated ambush in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation, according to…
FG, Plateau Sign MoU to Revamp Tourism Sites, Tackle Insecurity
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Plateau State Government to revamp key tourism assets and rehabilitate neglected infrastructure across the state. The…
SAPZ Expands to 8 New Catchment Areas in Kano, Targets Wider Farmer Inclusion
By Mustapha Salisu The Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme in Kano State has expanded its community engagement and awareness campaign to cover eight additional catchment areas, as part of efforts to…
APC Gains More Ground as Gov Namadi Receives 4,000 Defectors in Taura
The political landscape in Jigawa State continues to consolidate decisively in favour of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as Governor Malam Umar Namadi on Tuesday received about 4,000 defectors from various…