The President, MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo has congratulated a Nigerian human rights activist and writer, Omoyele Sowore on his 53rd birthday. The congratulatory message is contained in 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.
Amina Magaji Danbatta Recognized for Facilitating 20,000 Job Opportunities for Northerners at MTN
By Ibrahim Hamisu Hajiya Amina Usman Danbatta, former Managing Director of MTN for the Northern region, was honored by the MTN Customer Acquisition Partners of Northern Nigeria at Bristol Palace, Kano, over…
Arewa Professionals Forum Calls for Impartiality in Ex-AGF Idris’ Trial
By Ibrahim Hamisu The Arewa Professionals Forum, in a press conference on Friday in Kaduna, urged both the judiciary and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to ensure a fair and…
Gombe Hotelier React of the Arbitrary, Overzealous Acts of the Task Force Committee
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Management of Fina lodge has expressed shock and disbelief over the statement credited to the chairman of Gombe State Task Force Committee on the closure of Gala…
Forum Of Former State Assembly Speakers Urge FG To Address Hardship
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Conference of Former Speakers of State Houses of Assembly of Nigeria has charged the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency embark on initiatives geared towards…
Nigeria And The Necessity Of Nagging For Nationalism
By Bala Ibrahim There is an old and familiar proverb that says, necessity is the mother of invention. I learnt it originated from the Socratic dialogue, in the time of Plato, the…
Katsina Sets Date for Local Government Elections in 2025
The Katsina State Independent Electoral Commission (KTSIEC) has officially announced that the local government elections for the state are scheduled for February 15, 2025. The announcement was made by the Chairman of…
Reps Committee Engages Navy On Pipeline Security, Seeking Solutions To Oil Theft
The House of Representatives’ Special Committee on Crude Oil Theft on Friday met with the Chief of Naval Staff to strategize on collaborative initiatives for effective policing of pipelines and other critical…
Zamfara: NUJ Zonal Secretary Northwest Emerges National President Fed. Poly Kaura
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau A staff of Radio Nigeria and Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Zone A (Northwest), Comrade Abdulrazak Bello Kaura, has emerged the pioneer National President of…
Hunger Situation: Dawanau Market Grains Dealers Deny Hoarding Foodstuff
By Abdullahi Yusuf The management of Dawanau International Grains Market in Kano State has dispelled speculations that dealers transacting business in the market are hoarding foodstuff in order to create artificial scarcity….
Yobe Gov’t Includes 1,403 Vigilantes Into Healthcare Scheme
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Executive Secretary of Yobe State Contributory Health Care Management Agency, Dr Babagana Tijjani, announced the decision during a Thursday news conference in Damaturu, praising the initiative…
Stakeholders Unite To Revive Food Security
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), National Economic Summit Group (NESG), E-Health Africa, and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), through a Third-Party Advocacy Campaign (TPAC),…
Africa Study Centre Tackles Mental Health Stigma in Kano Stakeholders Session
By Mustapha Salisu The Africa Study Centre, in collaboration with other NGOs in Kano, organized a one-day stakeholder session on Wednesday to address the issue of mental health stigma within communities. PRIME…
Troops Burst Rifle Fabrication Factory In Plateau, Recover Cache Of Arms, Ammunition
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Joint security outfit and Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN under HAKORIN DAMISA IV said it has arrested one Tapshak Plangji, a twenty- five year-old male suspected illegal involvement…
CLEEN Foundation Endorses FG’s Move Towards State Police
In a noteworthy development, the CLEEN Foundation has expressed its full support for the Federal Government of Nigeria’s consideration of establishing state police as part of ongoing efforts to bolster security and…
KEDCO Installs New 33kV Feeder for Improved Power Supply
Kano Electricity Distribution Plc. (KEDCO) has improved power supply in Rijiyar Zaki, Bayero University and Gaida axes of Kano State. A statement issued to journalists yesterday by KEDCO’s Head, Corporate Communication, Sani…
CEHPI Tackles Malnutrition in Kano’s Most Affected LGA
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba Aligned with the 17 global sustainable development goals, focusing on health and education in 2023, Community Education and Health Promotion Initiatives (CEHPI) embarked on a mission to raise…
Dantata Backs Moves To Return Nigeria To Parliamentary System Of Govt.
By Abdullahi Yusuf Renowned Kano Businesses Mogul and former Parliamentarian, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, has endorsed moves to return Nigeria to the parliamentary system of Government. Dantata made the commendation when he received…
RIGATA Festival: Rikiji Represents FG at 2024 Annual Cultural Event
By Ibrahim Kaukahi, Gusau The former Chief of Staff to the immediate past Speaker House of Representatives and Chief of Staff to the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, hon. Sanusi Rikiji has represented…
Plateau Police Commissioner Solicits For Security Synergy From GOC 3 Armour Division
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos In the spirit of synergy, the Plateau State Commissioner of Police, Hassan Yabanet, has solicited mutual working relationship to restore back peace on the Plateau. The Police Commissioner…
CITAD, British Council, PTI Launch Youth Sustainable Enterprise Challenge Programme
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in partnership with the British Council and Prince’s Trust International (PTI), has inaugurated an orientation program for the successful candidates of…
Buhari/Emefiele And The Albatross Of Too Much Trust
By Bala Ibrahim If there is anything like wrongness in righteousness, then we can say, the rectitude of former President Muhammadu Buhari, is good to go as a candidate for that catch….
Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba Honored as Lifetime Member by Nigeria Cancer Society
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, the Coordinator of Africa Health Budget Network, has received the prestigious recognition of a lifetime member from the Nigeria Cancer Society (NCS). The decoration…
Jigawa Govt Expresses Concern Over Low Contraceptive Use, Calls for Media Support
From Mika’il Tsoho Dutse The Jigawa State government has raised concerns about the low percentage of reproductive women utilizing family planning measures in the state. Dr. Shehu Sambo, the Director of Jigawa…
Yobe Villages Razed in Retaliatory Attack
From Sani Saleh Chinade, Damaturu The people of Gurjiyaje and Maluri villages in Fika LGA of Yobe State were left traumatized after Fulani herdsmen invaded their communities. According to report from the…