By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kogi Central Journalists’ Guild, an umbrella body of Kogi Central journalists in the Diaspora, on Sunday called for equal representation on Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s media team. 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.
Kano Emirate Tussle: CISLAC Calls for Immediate Action to Preserve Peace, Stability
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed deep concern over the ongoing power tussle involving the reinstated Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and the dethroned Emir, Alhaji Aminu Ado…
Overcoming Nigeria’s Corruption Crisis: Charting a Path to Development
By Ammar Wakili Shanono Our society is shackled by desperate leaders who have plunged us into the depths of hardship across every aspect of life, despite being elected by our own hands….
Sanusi Arrives Kano, Receives Appointment Letter
By Abdullahi Yusuf The reappointed Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sunusi II, has formally received his Appointment Letter from the Kano State Government. Sunusi,who arrived the Kano Government House on Friday morning with…
Kaduna Pastor Congratulates Sanusi on Reinstatement as Emir of Kano State
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Four years after his deposition, Muhammadu Sanusi II has been reinstated as the Emir of Kano by Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State. Pastor Dr. Yohanna Buru, the…
Planning: FG Sensitises Gombe MDAs on Use of Geo-Spatial Data
From Hajara Usman, Gombe The Federal Government on Thursday embarked on sensitisation of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of Gombe State, on the use of geo-spatial data for development, planning and decision-making….
Nigerian Army commissions accomodations for personnel in Gusau Cantonment
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Nigerian Army has commissioned the 382 Artillery Regiment’s new semi-permanent accommodation in the Nigerian Cantonment Gusau, the Zamfara State capital with a view to boost the welfare…
I-CSPJ Condemns Detention of Global Upfront Medium’s Publisher, Demands Immediate Release
From Umar Dankano, Yola The International Press Centre for the Safety and Protection of Journalists (I-CSPJ) has condemned the arrest and detention of Global Upfront Medium’s publisher, Mr. Madu Onuorah, by the…
ASUU Bemoans Escalating Insecurity, Poverty, Unemployment In Nigeria
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Kano Zone, has decried what it called the growing spate of insecurity, worsening poverty and unemployment in the country. The union also bemoans…
Katsina State And The Quest For A Better Tomorrow
By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi My state, Katsina, or to be more precise, Katsina Region of nearly forgotten memory, used to be the shining light in the north. Those were the days when…
Kano: CITAD Equips Young Girls with Robotics, Coding Skills
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has launched a new program aimed at empowering young girls in Kano State with robotics and coding skills. The initiative, called the Artie Robot…
Hepatitis B receives poor budgetary allocation in Kano state despite govt promises
By Zulaiha Danjuma This story X-rays the 2024 Kano State budgetary allocations for combating hepatitis B, revealing the implications of none allocation and release of funds, alongside government’s inaction on public health…
Zamfara Gov to commence N30,000 minimum wage by June
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal has announced that his government will begin paying the minimum wage starting next month. The governor announced this on Wednesday during a meeting with the…
Constituents vow to recall Zamfara Senator, Sahabi Ya’u
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Constituents of Senatorial district which comprised Kaura Namoda, Shinkafi, Zurmi and Birnin Magaji local government areas of Zamfara State have embarked on compiling signatures in a move to…
Adamawa/Taraba Customs Command read riot act to unrepentant smugglers
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa/Taraba states Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has generated over N20 million out of its annual revenue generation target of N134 million for 2024 fiscal…
Jubilation as ECOWAS Parliamentarians visit Kano schools, Senator Barau donates bus, uniforms to 856 students
Members of the Sixth Legislature of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), on Wednesday, paid sensitization visits to two schools in Kano State as part of activities…
Tinubu to Attend Mahamat Déby’s Inauguration as Chad’s President
President Bola Tinubu will today (Thursday), depart Abuja for N’Djamena, the Republic of Chad, to attend the inauguration of President Mahamat Déby. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media…
LISDEL, Partners Host Post-election Stakeholders’ Policy Dialogue
By Mustapha Salisu The Legislative Initiative for Sustainable Development (LISDEL), in collaboration with the Kano State Civil Society Forum, Open Government Partnership, Universal Health Coverage Forum (UHC2023), Hasken Kano, and other stakeholders,…
Kano’s Deputy Governor/LG Commissioner Warns Staffers Against Absenteeism
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Kano State Deputy Governor and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo has sternly warned staffers of local governments to be at their duty…
Kebbi-Segbana border with Benin will bolster regional Trade cooperation – Tuggar
The Minister of foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar (OON) has described the ongoing bilateral engagement to bolster trade between Nigeria and Benin Republic as a historical milestone and the making of…
Strengthening Budget Accountability to Combat Measles Outbreaks in Kano State
By Mustapha Salisu This story examines the 2024 Kano State Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR) budget allocations for combating measles, revealing the implications of untimely fund releases and the government’s handling of…
Jigawa Governor Launches Distribution of 30,000 Uniforms to Girls
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, on Saturday, flagged off the distribution of 30,000 uniforms to girls across the state. Speaking at the launch ceremony held at Government…
4 Zamfara Ex-Governors Pledge Supports against Insecurity
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Four former Governors of Zamfara State have met and deliberated on finding ways to ensure the lingering insecurity that bedeviled the state has become a history through use…
Zamfara APC exco condemn Jaji’s suspension, appeal for Ganduje’s intervention
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau A group of 12 executive members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara has on Sunday condemned recent suspension of a member House of Representatives, Hon Aminu…
NDE Trains 20 Adamawa Youths on B-NOAS
From Umar Dankano, Yola Twenty (20) beneficiaries have commenced three (3) months of intensive vocational training on Basic National Open Apprenticeship Skills (B-NOAS) organised by the National Directorate Of Employment, NDE in…