By Mustapha Salisu The Gidan Yanci Fellowship Program, a champion for democratic reforms, empowered 15 young leaders at a one-day orientation event in Kano State. Held at the Aminu Kano Centre 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.
Yobe Governor Honors Fallen Officer, Rewards Injured in Ambush
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni on Friday presented a house and cash support to security personnel injured in the November 18th ambush on…
New Rep. Asama (Jos North/Bassa) met Senator Lalong, expressing gratitude for his mentorship.
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Newly sworn in Member representing Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives Daniel Asama has visited Senator Simon Bako Lalong to appreciate him for his mentorship…
Moniepoint, Data Protection Commission urge young people to use personal data responsibly
With about 65% of Nigeria’s population under 30 years old, the need to raise awareness of data protection rights and responsibilities especially among young people has been brought to the fore. The…
Ahmed Musa: The Hero and Humble, The Super Captain of Super Eagles at AFCON 2023
By Muzammil Dalha Yola The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 witnessed the remarkable leadership of Ahmed Musa, the revered captain of the Super Eagles. Despite not taking the field, Musa’s influence…
Should Nigerians Be Allowed To Bear Arms?
By Law Mefor The argument over whether Nigerians should be allowed by law to carry weapons for self-defence is returning and gaining traction in light of the terrifyingly high levels of insecurity in…
Kano Anti-graft Agency Threatens To Seize Hoarded Goods, Prosecute Culprits
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Executive Chairman of Kano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), Barrister Muhyi Rimingado, says the commission will not hesitate to seize essential commodities found to have been hoarded by traders…
NNPC, CBN Partner for Smooth Business Operations
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Mallam Mele Kyari, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, have reviewed…
Nigeria: Experiencing The Excruciation Of Errand In The Endeavour Of An Enterprise
By Bala Ibrahim A hasty glance at the dictionary today, gave the meaning of an enterprise as a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one. This means, it would take…
Sambo Hospital Names Maternity Ward In Honour Of Late Emir Of Dutse
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The management of Sambo Hospital Limited announced the name of a newly constructed block after former Emir of Dutse as late Nuhu Muhammad Sunusi maternity ward. This was…
KNSG Issues Warning to Local Government Officials Against Absenteeism
The Kano State Government has issued a stern warning to local government staff in the state, cautioning against absenteeism from their duty posts. The Deputy Governor and Commissioner for Local Government and…
NIS Parades 4 Suspects In Jigawa Over Illegal Human Trafficking
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Jigawa state has paraded three victims and a suspect involved in illegal human trafficking. The victims were intercepted at the Tsamiya Ilu…
KACRAN Extends Condolences to Gov. Buni Over Ex-Governor’s Death Sen. Bukar Abba
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The National President of the Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN), Hon Khalil Mohd Bello, led his Executive Members in a condolence visit to His…
AFCON 2023 FINAL: A Thrilling Encounter
By Muzammil Dalha Yola, SWAN KANO The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final is set to take place on Sunday, February 11th, 2024 at Ivory Coast, where Nigeria and Ivory Coast…
Kano Inauguraes 11-Member Committee on Educational Development Support
In its effort to come up with concise and precise role of Kano Educational Development Support (KEDS) to achieve sound education, Kano State Government has inaugurated 11- Member Committee on Educational Development…
Food Security: JSG To Cultivates 150,000 Hectares Of Wheat Next Year
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul, Kano Jigawa state governor, Alhaji Umar Namadi has announced plans to cultivate 150,000 hecters of wheat next season farming. Governor Umar Namadi who spoke in Dutse when he…
FMAN Interventions Lead to Bumper Harvest for Jigawa Wheat Farmers
From Yaseer Ahmad Dutse Following interventions from the Flour Milling Association of Nigeria (FMAN), wheat farmers in Jigawa state anticipate achieving the highest harvest in the state’s history. Alhaji Mujtaba Bayi, Chairman…
Kano Emirs in Fear As Group Demands Dissolution of 4 Emirates, Return of ex-Emir Sanusi
A group “Yan Dangwalen Jihar Kano” (the Kano Electorate) has written to the Kano State Assembly, requesting a review of the law that established four additional emirates in Gaya, Rano, Karaye, and…
Aliko Dangote Varsity Queries, Suspends Staff For Alleged Students’ Maltreatment
By Abdullahi Yusuf The management of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State, has querried and suspended an academic staff of the institution for allegedly maltreating some students. This…
Empowerment: Adamawa Govt. Invests N4.4 Billion in Skills Acquisition Trainings
From Umar Dankano, Yola In a bid to combat poverty and unemployment, the Adamawa state government has allocated N4.4 billion to various skills acquisition trainings for the youth in the state. Hajiya…
59-Year-Old “Ghost” Fraudster Apprehended by Police in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola A 59-year-old habitual fraudster, Muhammad Abubakar, notorious for defrauding unsuspecting members of the public, is now in police custody in Adamawa state. The arrest was confirmed in a…
AMG Foundation Donates Over 3 Million for Renovation of 10 Female School Toilets
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba Following the successful construction of toilets at Geza community in Kumbotso Local Government, the Aminu Magashi Garba Foundation (AMG) has donated over 3 million for a new toilet…
Novelty Match Between Kano Pillars FC and Tudun Wada Fc
By Muzammil Dalha Yola, SWAN KANO The friendly match between Kano Pillars and Tudun Wada FC will take place on 8th February, thursday at the Sani Abacha Stadium Kofar mata by 4:00pm,…
NPJK Urges FG to Declare State of Emergency on Food Security
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Network of Peace Journalists Kaduna (NPJK) is calling on the federal government to declare a state of emergency on food security in the country. In response to…
Sen. Lalong Charges New Christian Pilgrims Boss On Enhanced Spiritual Exercise
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Bako Lalong, has charged the new Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims…