By Bala Ibrahim In the English Literature parlance, where there is detailed study of plays, poetry and most times novels, a mindless person is sometimes placed in the category of the imbecile,…
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.
NGO Distributes Sanitary Pads to Over 150 Kano Street Hawkers
By Mustapha Salisu In an effort to address misconceptions at the grassroots level tied to menstruation and period generally, an NGO, the Kasham Girls, Women, Youth and Community Development Network (KGWYCDN) distributed…
Africa’s Housing Crisis: 80% of Population Struggle with Affordability, Says Minister Dangiwa
The Honorable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, today delivered the opening remarks at the Ministerial Roundtable on “Innovative Financing for Housing Affordability,” held during the SHAFDB Annual…
JIRS Chairman Moves to Ensure Digital Payment of Tax, Levies in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse As part of efforts to ensure full compliance with the electronic payment of taxes and levies through the Remita and Pay Direct Platforms, the executive Chairman, Jigawa state…
Dangote: His Truism About Developing Africa
By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi One of the courses taught at an elite white suprematist institutions in one of the countries in North Europe is ‘How to Keep Africa in Perpetual bondage’. Very…
Minister Dangiwa Addresses Shelter Afrique AGM, Highlights Need for Affordable Housing
The Honorable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, delivered the opening remarks at the 43rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB), held at the…
Zamfara Lawmaker to distribute 3000 rams, N250m for Sallah celebrations
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau A Member of the Federal House of Representatives, Representing Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency in Zamfara State Rt. Hon Dr Aminu Sani Jaji has provided three thousand rams…
FG Declares Wednesday Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12, 2024 as a public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day. In a statement on Tuesday, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made…
Boosting Education: Yobe Govt Launches Enrollment Campaign
From Auwal Salim, Yobe The Yobe State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing a conducive environment for learning, as the Nguru Local Education Authority flags off the 2024-2025 education enrollment drive…
Governor Mutfwang Tasks PLASIEC on Credible LG Elections, Restoring Trust
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has sworn in new members of the Plateau State independent electoral commission PLASIEC with a charge to conduct credible local government elections….
Customs Boss declares total war on PMS unrepentant smugglers
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), C.G Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has declared a total war against unrepentant smugglers on premium motor spirit,PMS in the country….
Gidan Yanci Raises Concerns About Growing Economic Challenges in Nigeria
By Mustapha Salisu The Gidan Yanci Fellowship, a leading social advocacy group, has sounded the alarm on the escalating economic hardship faced by ordinary Nigerians. The fellowship attributes this to recent policy…
APC Sweeps Yobe LG Polls, Wins All 17 Chairmanship, 178 Councillorship Seats
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the local government elections held in Yobe State on Saturday, winning all 17 chairmanship and 178 councillorship seats….
SWAN Kano Congratulates Barau FC Kano on NLO Promotion Play Off Victory
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Kano State Chapter has congratulated Barau FC Kano on their impressive victory in the New Year Mega Lottery (NYML) NLO Promotion Play Off. This was…
How Governor Yusuf Paid N1.3 Billion NECO, NBAIS Liability By Immediate-past Administration
…Approves N300 Million Soft Loan For Teachers Kano state Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has revealed how the refusal of the immediate-past administration to pay N1.3 billion NECO, NBAIS fees grossly affected…
Kaduna Pastor Launches Campaign to Reduce Ram Prices for Eid-El Kabir
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Pastor Dr. Yohanna Buru, General Overseer of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry, has launched a campaign to lower livestock prices for Eid-El Kabir celebrations. Accompanied by top…
Hajj 2024: Kano Government Establishes Temporary Clinics for Pilgrims in Makkah
By Mustapha Salisu In an effort to provide adequate medical care to its pilgrims, the Kano State Government has established temporary clinics in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The clinics, which are aimed at…
Kano Probes Empowerment Fraud Amidst Allegations Of Official Complicity
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission on Sunday said it has commenced investigations on alleged scam that rocked the empowerment of street Hawkers by the Kano…
KPF Donates Essential Items to Spinal Cord Injuries Association
By Mustapha Salisu In a display of compassion, the Kano Patriotic Front (KPF), a non-profit organization, has donated essential daily consumables to the Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (SCIAN), Kano State…
KPF Fulfills Promise, Sponsors 17-Year-Old Blind Glasses Inventor
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano Patriotic Front (KPF), a non-profit organization, has fulfilled its promise to sponsor the education and development of 17-year-old Khalifa Aminu Alkasim, the inventor of “Blind Glasses,” a…
Gombe Specialist Hospital Refutes Accusations of Water Shortage
From Abubakar Rabilu Gombe The Gombe State Specialist Hospital has categorically denied allegations that it lacks water and electricity. In an interview with our correspondent, the hospital’s director, Dr. Mu’azu Shu’aibu Ishaqa,…
3,110 Kano State Pilgrims Arrive in Makkah for Hajj
A contingent of Kano State pilgrims has arrived in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform this year’s (2024) Hajj pilgrimage. The pilgrims were received by officials from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria…
Jigawa Gov’t Launches Free Drug Distribution Program for Vulnerable Families
From Mika’il Tsoho Dutse The Jigawa State Government, through the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, has initiated a program to distribute free essential drugs to vulnerable families across the state….
MAP-IT Champions Research Breakthroughs at HLB-SIMPLe Conference in Gaborone
In a significant milestone towards integrating HIV and non-communicable disease management, leading researchers convened at the 2024 HLB-SIMPLe Annual Conference in Gaborone, Botswana, to share cutting-edge findings and advance the field. The…
YALI Kano Celebrates World Environment Day with 1 Million Tree Project Launch
By Mustapha Salisu The YALI Network Kano State Hub, a chapter of the Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI), celebrated World Environment Day 2024 by launching the 1 Million Tree Project. PRIME TIME…