By Law Mefor The Nigeria Labour Congress, the umbrella labour union in Nigeria, has lost its way and its soul. There’s an Igbo proverb that goes something like this: if you pin…
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.
Shendam Residents Thank Senator Lalong For Intervention As Collapsed Bridge Nears Completion
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Residents of Shendam were in jubilant mood on Saturday 18th May 2024 as Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District Simon Lalong visited the collapsed bridge at the Total…
Gov. Radda Vows to Continue Fighting Bandits, Despite Threats
…Attends 15th AUN Graduation Ceremony From Umar Dankano, Yola Governor Umar Dikko Radda of Katsina state has expressed satisfaction with the successes recorded by the local security outfit in reducing the activities…
Insecurity And Challenges Of The North West
By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi When you do not have much to do with your time except to pray, eat, take your medicine and lay down, one but has all the time in…
You Are All Wrong, Women Affairs Minister And Your Likes
By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi The decision of the Women Affairs and Social Development Minister, Mrs. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye and her ilks to go against the good intentions of the Speaker of the Niger…
Kano Stray Bullet and The Red Flag For Journalists in Gov. Yusuf’s Administration
By Hannatu Suleiman Abba In July 2013 Nigerian online news medium Premium Times published an article by veteran Journalist and PR expert, Alhaji Yusha’u A. Shuaibu on media relationship. Mr Yusha’u spoke…
Unite Behind Gov. Abba’s Vision For Humanity – Babangida Gandu
By Rabiu Sanusi A staunch supporter of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Babangida Gandu made the plea in an exclusive interview with Journalists has where called upon all political appointees in Kano to work…
16th Anniversary: Our Target At Salem University, Lokoja – VC
By Thompson Yamput The Vice-Chancellor, Salem University Lokoja, Prof. Alewo Johnson-Akubo, says the target of the school is to set the pace for the training Nigerian youths into future leaders. The Vice…
Kano Deputy Governor/LG Commissioner Directs IMOs to Submit Developmental projects
The Deputy Governor and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo has directed the Interim management Committee Chairmen Of 44 Local Government areas in the State to Submit…
Troops Kill Terrorist Leaders, Urge Caution on Social Media Casualty Claims
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji of the Nigeria Army has debunked reports trending on social media which claimed that 500 persons have been abducted in Zamfara against the…
Gidan Yanci Seeks Partnership with KNSG to Deepen Democratic Reforms
By Mustapha Salisu In a bid to promote inclusive governance and political participation, Gidan Yanci, a non-governmental organization, has introduced its initiative seeking to deepen democratic reforms to Kano State Government. The…
Sen. Lalong Receives GUDO, Calls for Ethnic Harmony, Progress
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District Simon Lalong said ethnic affiliations are an integral part of the way of life of every society which must be cherished and…
50 partners Indicate Interest of Partnership in Defence Production – DG NICON
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Director General Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DG DICON), Major General. Aniedi Edet, said as at last week, over 50 partners have indicated interest of partnership in…
Ganduje’s Trial: Kano State Government Replaces Judge Amid Concerns
By Abdullahi Yusuf In a surprise move, the Kano State Chief Judge, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki on Thursday reassigned the alleged corruption case involving APC National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and…
New Electricity Tarrif Will Escalate Insecurity, Kill Small-scale Industries – Union
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Nigerian Association of Small-scale Industries, Kano State chapter, says the implementation of the new electricity tarrif will kill the small-scale industrial sector as well as escalate insecurity in…
Zamfara APC Crisis: Ward Exco Reverse Suspension of State Chairman
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Executives Members Galadima Ward Gusau in Zamfara State who have recently signed a suspension letter of the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have unanimously…
Gwarzo Urges Construction Industry Stakeholders To Encourage Gender Equality
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo, has urged stakeholders in the construction industry to invest in initiatives that can encourage gender equality and…
Jigawa Inaugurates Advisory committee on Disability Trust Funds
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Jigawa State Government on Thursday inaugurated a 16 member Advisory Committee on Disability Funds to develop action plan and comprehensive framework for effective implementation of the Fund. Speaking…
CGC Adeniyi Decorates Newly Confirmed Members of Customs Management Team
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Wednesday, 15 May 2024, decorated thirteen (13) members of his management team with their new ranks at the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Abuja amidst…
Why Policy-Oriented Research is Central to the Development of Society
By Olaogun Michael Sunkanmi Policy-oriented research goes beyond the immediate horizon of policy creation. It is a catalyst for innovation aimed at fostering an environment where evidence-based strategies can flourish, thereby propelling…
Open Letter to Mr. President: Enforce Use Of Mother Tongue, Please
This idea is not original, Mr. President. I got it from two African intellectual giants, in the persons of Ngugi Wa Thion’g of Kenya and Boubacar Boris Diop of Senegal, who recently…
Jigawa Pilgrims Receive N3.3 Billion Subsidy for Hajj 2024
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The intending pilgrims for the 2024 Hajj exercise from Jigawa State have received a cost subsidy of N3.369.6 billion from the Federal and State governments. This was disclosed…
Zamfara to Copy Jigawa on Civil Reformation of Civil Services
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse As part of effort to reform the civil services in Zamfara state, the delegation team arrived Jigawa State on mission to tap from the pattern of civil service…
Gov. Yusuf Launches N50,000 Monthly Business Grant For Over 5000 Women
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Tuesday launched a Small Scale Business Monthly Startup grant of N50,000 to over 5000 women from the 44 Local Government Areas of…
Cotton Farming Has Boosted Nigeria’s Economy-Sadiq Ado
From Abubakar Rabilu Gombe The Chairman of the Cotton Producers and Merchant Association of Nigeria (COPMAN), Alhaji Sadiq Ado, has commended the association’s contribution in boosting the Nigerian economy. Alhaji Sadiq Ado, said…