By Ado Salisu The Royal Organizing Committee (ROC) for the Gombe Emirates and Chiefdoms Unity Football Competition, popularly known as the Gombe Emir’s Unity Cup 2026, has been formally inaugurated in Gombe…
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.
ABU: An Atmosphere For Ace Academic Advancement
By Bala Ibrahim Every time I meet a graduate from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, popularly referred to as, ABU Zaria, my heart becomes filled with envy, because, fate had decided…
KNSG Moves to Protect Lives as KNCDC Conducts Case Management In Gamji Village
The Kano State Government, through the Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC), carried out case management activities, community sensitization, and sample collection in Gamji Village, Garko Local Government Area, following reports…
CITAD Commends NCC on Progress Toward Community Networks Framework
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has commended the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the significant progress it has recorded in developing a regulatory framework for the establishment of Community…
NAHCON Chairman/CEO Reaffirms Commission’s Commitment to Timely, Orderly Preparations for 2026 Hajj
The Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to early planning, effective institutional coordination, and strict adherence to established procedures for…
Schooltra Software Launched to Drive Digital Transformation in Private Schools
By Salisu Hamisu Ali A new education management platform, Schooltra, has been launched in Kano to drive digital transformation across Nigeria’s private schools. The launch took place during a conference on digital…
Gov. Buni Commissions Nigeria’s Pioneer Biomedical Research Centre
From Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni Of Yobe State has officially commissioned a Biomedical Science Research and Training Centre (BioRTC) to conduct cutting-edge research on critical local health challenges….
Four Notable Individuals Bag NUJ FRCN Awards of Excellence
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna In a glittering ceremony, four prominent individuals were honored with the 2026 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Chapel Awards of Excellence. The…
NGF President Runsewe Redefining African Golf with Abuja’s Digital Flagship facility
By Ado Salisu Golf stakeholders say Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF) President Otunba Olusegun Runsewe is giving golf a new identity in Africa through strategic investment and innovation. Some golf enthusiasts who spoke…
MAN, UNIDO Tasks Kano Industries on Energy Efficiency, Eco-Friendly
By Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and the Global Environment Facility-United Nations Industrial Development Organization (GEF-UNIDO) have urged industries to prioritize energy efficiency and eco-friendly practices in…
Police Recover 415 Live Cartridges, Arrest Suspect, Commuters for Obstructing Police Duties
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded another significant operational success with the recovery of a large cache of live ammunition, the arrest of the suspect who owns the ammunition and…
CITAD Calls for Urgent Resolution of FCT Teachers’ Strike to Protect Children’s Right to Education
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has expressed deep concern over the ongoing strike by teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), calling for an immediate resolution…
Over 582,000 Children Out of School in Yobe State, Consultant Reveals
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu A development consultant has disclosed that more than 582,176 children remain out of school in Yobe State, citing recent statistics as “alarming and scary.” Farooq Abdullahi Chiromari, who…
ASF France, CITAD, S4C Host National Conference on Digital Rights in Abuja
By Mustapha Salisu Avocats Sans Frontières France (ASF France), in partnership with the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) and Spaces for Change, with support from the European Union and other…
CITAD Urges Policymakers to Safeguard Digital Freedoms in Nigeria’s Cyber Laws
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has called on Nigerian policymakers to prioritise the protection of digital freedoms in the country’s cyber laws. The call came during the 3rd Edition…
Prof. Tahir Assumes Duty as 5th Vice-Chancellor of Yobe State University (YSU)
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State University (YSU), Damaturu, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, formally ushered in a new era of leadership as Professor Muhammad Bashir Tahir assumed office as…
Sexual Harassment, Rape and Substance Abuse: CP Orders Immediate Investigation
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Police Command has launched an investigation into a fresh case of gender-based violence involving sexual assault and substance abuse, leading to the arrest of…
We Are Facing Low Turnout for Second Phase of Voters Registration in Yobe — INEC Commissioner
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, has expressed concern over the low turnout for the second…
Shettima in Jos Welcomes Mutfwang as Plateau Joins APC in Major Political Realignment
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday described Plateau State as a symbol of Nigeria’s unity as Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
KADCCAM: Kaduna State Takes Bold Step Towards Environmental Sustainability
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Kaduna State Government has officially launched its first Climate Change Accountability Mechanism (KADCCAM) as part of efforts to strengthen environmental governance and accelerate action against climate change…
MAU Yola Holds 29th & 30th Combined Convocation, Graduate 7,094 Students
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Modibbo Adama University, Yola is set to holds a combined Convocation for a total of 7,094 graduands from the 2023/2024 academic sessions on Saturday, January 31st 2026….
When Others Imagine Exit, the North Must Imagine Survival
By Babayola M. Toungo The purported alliance between Igbo and Yoruba separatists – whether still at the level of rhetoric or already seeking operational expression – ought to force a moment of…
Loyalty, Unity, and the Future of Kano: Why Supporting Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Is Not Betrayal
By Kabiru Saidu Dakata In every political movement, moments arise when difficult choices must be made. These moments often test loyalty, redefine priorities, and expose deeper questions about purpose and responsibility. The…
Now that Abba has returned to APC
By Muhammad Garba Politics in Kano has never been static. It is a fluid and constantly evolving arena shaped by ideology, personalities, ambition and the enduring contest between godfathers and godsons. Governor…
Nigeria Showcases Housing Reform Agenda at Real Estate Future Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
By Adamu S Ladan Nigeria has presented its bold housing reform strategy at the Real Estate Future Forum (RFF) 2026 in Riyadh, with the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc…