From Umar Dankano, Yola In its effort to boost agricultural production and ensure food security, the Adamawa state government has set up a committee to work out strategies for massive agricultural production…
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.
World Press Freedom Day: Kaduna Chief of Staff Emphasizes Open Door Policy for Press
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Chief of Staff to the Kaduna State Governor, Sani Liman Kila, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to a robust relationship with the press. Speaking after being…
CITAD, KASCEPS Mark World Press Freedom Day with Call to Action
Kano State College of Education & Preliminary Studies (KASCEPS) in collaboration with the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) hosted a lecture series yesterday to celebrate World Press Freedom Day. The…
Stray Bullet Hits Journalist At Kano Govt. House
A journalist with Abubakar Rimi Television, ARTV at Kano State government House Naziru Idris Ya’u was hit by a stray bullet at the state Government House. Prime Time News reports that the source…
SWAN Confers National Philanthropy Award to Alhaji Isyaku Umar Tofa
By Muzammil Dalha Yola Alhaji Isyaku Umar Tofa (Makaman Bichi), was honoured and conferred with the prestigious title of Philanthropy of the Year by the National Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN)…
Fuel Scarcity Persists in Kano, Motorists, Adaidaita Sahu Riders, Commuters Groan
By Shamsiya Shitu Yahaya, Aisha Ndanusa Ibrahim,Ibrahim Kasimu Dadi, Sadiat Omotanwa Ajayi and Fatima Binta Idris Despite claims by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited that all issues have been resolved,…
NUBIFIE hails Gombe DG Due Process appointment for UN-POLAC Award
By Laraba Usman The National Union of Banks, Insurance & Financial Institutions Employees has felicitated Director-General Due Process & Project Monitoring Gombe State, Babayola Muhammed-Isa, for his appointment by the United Nations…
Governor Mutfwang Celebrates Press Freedom Day with Journalists
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has praised the pivotal role played by Nigerian Journalists in fostering, and preserving democracy throughout the nation. In a goodwill message signed by…
DG DICON Commends Committed Staff, Highlights Achievements
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Director General of Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), Maj-Gen. Aniedi Edet, on Thursday commended diligent staff who remain committed to their production to meet the industries…
Arewa Group Gives FCT Minister 2 Weeks Ultimatum to Reverse His Decision
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna A coalition of Northern group under the auspicious of northern patriotic front gave Minister of the Federal capital territory Abuja Nyeson Wike two week ultimatum to correct his…
Ruhuddeen Management Committee Seek More Collaboration With Local Education Authority
From Auwal Salim, Yobe The Management Committee of the Ruhuddeen Islamiyya Primary School Nguru solicited for more cordial working relationship with the Local Education Authority. The appeal came when the School Management…
Yobe’s SBMCs: Harnessing Grants for School Development
From Auwal Salim, Yobe The establishment of School Based Management Committees (SBMCs) aimed to enhance accountability and educational outcomes by engaging teachers, parents, and students in school management and decision-making. Recently, the…
Family Planning Services Grind to Halt in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Women of reproductive age in Jigawa State are struggling to access family planning services due to a severe shortage of commodities in most health facilities across the state….
May Day: Gov Yusuf Pledges To Enhance Workers’ Welfare
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State says his administration will enhance the welfare and working conditions of workers in the state. Yusuf made the promise during the International Workers’…
May Day: I’ll come up with surprises on salary increments, Gov Lawal assures workers
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal said his administration is looking for humanly possible ways towards achieving implementation of sustainable minimum wage for the workers in the state. Governor…
May Day: KNSG Announces Housing Scheme for Workers
By Mustapha Salisu In commemoration of International Workers’ Day, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State announced plans to establish a comprehensive housing scheme for workers in the state. The initiative according…
Nigeria’s Journey to “Next Level: Possibility or Impossibility?
By Onipede Paul Oyekunle Since the return of democracy in 1999, Nigeria has been on the center stage both for the positives and the negatives like other nations of the world. The…
2024 UTME Mass Failure: Social Media to Blame?
By Onipede Paul Oyekunle A striking pattern has emerged, following the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME); a widespread failure that sent waves of shock across Nigeria’s educational system. The Joint Admissions…
Hadejia-Jama’are River Basin Establishes Bottled Water Factory
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Hadejia-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, H-JRBDA on Tuesday launched a bottled water production factory. The factory, sited at the premises of the H-JRBDA headquarters in Kano, was commissioned…
FG Will Sanction Producers Of Substandard Water Pipes, Others – Minister
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, on Tuesday warned that the Federal Government would sanction producers of substandard products used for water supply and irrigation….
Plateau: Governor Mutfwang commissions buses to ease difficulty in Transportation
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has officially commissioned 20 sienna buses to shuttle Jos to Abuja routes and the launch of mobile booking. Governor Mutfwang who was represented…
Gross Misconduct: MAU Yola Dismisses 3 Professors – VC
From Umar Dankano, Yola The management of the Modibbo Adama University Yola, MAU has dismissed three (3) professors for alleged plagiarism and unethical conduct. Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Abdullahi Liman…
Yobe: SBMC, PTA Visit Education Secretary, Pledge Support for Quality Education
From Auwal Salim, Yobe A delegation from Aliyu Ibn Abi Dalib Islamiyya Primary School Nguru, comprising the School Base Management Committee (SBMC) and Parent Teachers Association (PTA), visited the office of the…
Plateau: Commissioner of Commerce Outlines Progressive Economic Development
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Commissioner for Commerce and Industries, Musa Sule as unveiled remarkable achievements of the Ministry. The Commissioner disclosed this during the continuation of the 2024 ministerial briefing…
NGO Holds Prayer Session for Abba Kyari’s Release, Urges President Tinubu to Intervene
By Mustapha Salisu A non-governmental organization, the One Voice Development Initiative, held a prayer session on Monday seeking divine intervention for the release of detained Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari….