By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi A little after the Sallah break, all roads appeared to have led to Katsina state. To the towns of Katsina and Daura, in particular. And the common thread…
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.
MACBAN Rejects Animal Husbandry Bill, Cites Restriction of Herders’ Rights
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has rejected the Animal Husbandry Bill, citing concerns that it will infringe on the rights of herders and hinder the livestock industry. According…
Gidan Yanci Fellows Demand Action Against Rising Thuggery In Kano
By Mustapha Salisu The Gidan Yanci Fellows have raised alarms over the recent increase in thuggery, locally known as ‘fadan daba,’ in the Kano area, calling for urgent and decisive action to…
Drug Abuse And Its Negative Impact on Our Society
By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi The Chairman and Chief Executive (CE) of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier-General Muhammed Buba Marwa rtd, would no doubt want to see the end of…
BREAKING: Fire Outbreak Hits Ado Bayero Mall In Kano
A fire outbreak is currently razing a section of Ado Bayero Mall along Zoo road in Kano. The fire engulfed at the Ni9ne section of the mall formally occupied by Game Store….
Bello@49: Kogi Journalists Felicitates Ex-Kogi Gov, Hails His Leadership Qualities
Kogi Central Journalists Guild (KCJG), has felicitated with the former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello on his 49th birthday. A press statement signed by the Guild’s National President, Malam…
Sallah Durbar: How Police Save Kano From Violence
Despite the rejection of Kano State Government on police decision to ban Sallah durbar during the Eidl Kabir festivities, the 16th Emir of Kano Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi went ahead to hold…
Lessons from Rwandan Genocide – By Adamu S. Ladan
My recent trip to Kigali, Rwanda a few days ago provided me with insight towards resolving ongoing conflicts in northern Nigeria. While there, I was opportuned to visit the country’s genocide memorial…
Eid-el-Kabir: Gov. Buni Urges Fervent Prayers for Yobe, Nigeria
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has called on residents to use the Eid-el-Kabir celebration as an opportunity to offer fervent prayers for the state and…
Federal Government Agents Must Uphold The Law, Not Cause Havoc in Kano
By Turaki Abubakar The recent turmoil surrounding the emirship throne in Kano is distressing and alarming. I am compelled to speak out against the blatant disregard for the law and moral integrity…
We’re Preparing to Host Vocational Skills Training for Kano Citizens – SSA Entrepreneurship
By Mustapha Salisu Abdulmumini Tijjani, the Senior Special Assistant on Entrepreneurship to Kano State Governor has announced a new initiative to empower youths, women and PWDs in the state with vocational skills….
Governor Mutfwang Condemns Attack On Task Force And Traders In Bukuru
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, has condemned in very strong terms, the attack on the Task Force responsible for enforcing Executive Order 003 by some criminal elements. The…
Abuja’s Murtala Mohammed Way Not Renamed after Soyinka – FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria has debunked rumours being circulated that the Murtala Mohammed Expressed Way in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has been renamed as Wole Soyinka Way. Rabiu Ibrahim, Special…
Eid-al-Adha: WOVA Celebrates with Call to Business Accountability
By Mustapha Salisu As the Muslim community celebrates Eid al-Adha, the Women Online Vendors Association (WOVA) has extended warm greetings to its members and emphasized the importance of upholding integrity, professionalism, and…
Sallah: Kaduna Church Leaders Visit Imams at Eid Praying Ground
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna In a remarkable demonstration of interfaith harmony, Pastor (Dr.) Yohanna Buru, a Christian leader from Kaduna, delivered a peace lecture to thousands of Muslims gathered at the Eid-il-Kabir…
Eid-el-Kabir: Deputy Senate President Urges Nigerians to Pray for Peace, Security
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has urged Nigerians to pray for peace and security in the country. Senator Jibrin made the call while addressing newsmen…
Kano Govt: Awkwardly Assessing It’s Assessments
By Bala Ibrahim Pursuant to my last article, where I touched on the recklessness of the Govt. of Kano state under H.E. Abba Kabiru Yusuf, captioned: KANO GOVT: A RENDEZVOUS WITH RECKLESSNESS…
Eid-el Kabir: Gov. Mutfwang Celebrates With Muslim Ummah, Urges Fervent Prayers For Peaceful, United Nation
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has joined other well-wishers around the world to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir with the Muslim Ummah in Plateau State and beyond. In a heartfelt…
Tinubu On Right Track To Address Nigeria’s Problems – Gwarzo
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo, says President Bola Tinubu is on the right track to take Nigeria out of its present socio-economic…
2024 Hajj: Kano Pilgrims Pray for Peace in the State at Mount Arafat
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State pilgrims currently participating in the 2024 holy pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia have offered special prayers to God for peace, security, and economic transformation in the state. The…
Jigawa govt set to provide free healthcare services to 143,500 vulnerable
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse No fewer than 143,500 vulnerable are to enjoy free Basic healthcare services from Jigawa state government. This was announced by the Technical adviser to the governor Malam Umar…
UNICEF Scores Yobe Government High
From Auwal Salim, Yobe The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has commended the efforts being placed by the Yobe State Government toward improving the standard of Education in the state. The commendation…
Kano Govt: A Rendezvous with Recklessness and Executive Rascality
By Bala Ibrahim If care is not taken, the present leadership of kano state, may go down in history as the most reckless and probably the one to squander the state’s resources…
Dala LG caretaker boss reveals achievements after 4 months in office
Four months after assuming office, the caretaker chairman of Dala Local Government Area, Hon. Auwalu Ibrahim, popularly known as Hasken Dala, has revealed some of the key achievements his administration has made….
4 Months in Office: Nassarawa LG caretaker unbundles 15-key achievements
Dr. Abdullahi Garba Ali, the caretaker chairman of Nassarawa Local Government Area, has revealed some of the 15 key achievements his administration has made. Ali, made the revelations while briefing newsmen on…