By Hajara Leman Some stakeholders from Akko Local Government Area of Gombe on Tuesday reaffirmed their support for Sen. Danjuma Goje, representing Gombe Central Senatorial District in the upper legislative chamber. NAN…
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.
Renewed Hope Beyond Borders: HOCSF Walson-Jack’s African Public Service Award Signals Nigeria’s Leadership in Continental Reform
By Abdulhameed Musa Abdullahi The “Renewed Hope Agenda” of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has recorded a major continental victory as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), Mrs. Didi…
Gulf Fires: How Nigeria Can Stay Out of the Crossfire
By Adamu S Ladan The escalating confrontation involving Israel, the United States, and Iran is being packaged in familiar language; security, deterrence, and stability. But for countries like Nigeria, this is not…
Reframing Media Accountability in Nigeria
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman “NGE and NUJ Chasing Shadows,” an opinion piece by Jide Oluwajuyitan published in The Nation on 14 April 2026, presents a critical assessment of Nigeria’s major media professional…
Customs intercept smuggled items worth N98.3 Million in Adamawa, Taraba
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa/Taraba state Custom Area command has seized 32,860 litres of smuggled petroleum motor spirit (PMS) packed in 1,288 Jerry cans of 25 litres capacity and 2,800 litres…
Gombe University Adopts Sexual Harassment Policy to Strengthen Campus Safety
From Abubakar Rabilu Gombe Gombe State University has formally launched a Sexual Harassment Policy aimed at strengthening the protection of students and staff, and entrenching a safer, more respectful and merit-driven academic…
APC governorship aspirant resigns over alleged injustice in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola A chieftain and governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the forthcoming 2027 election, Chief Maurice Vonobolki has resigned his membership of the party due to…
DAM Northwest basketball winners to grab $10,000
By Ado Salisu Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha DAM Foundation has earmarked $10,000 US Dollars to winners of Northwest basketball championship scheduled to hold from April 16th to 19th, 2026 in Kano. The prizes…
Legacy of a Progressive Intellectual: Symposium, Book Launch to Honor Late Comrade Abubakar Sokoto Mohammed mni
A coalition of friends, colleagues, and associates is set to convene in Abuja on April 29, 2026, to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Comrade Abubakar Sokoto Mohammed, a prominent…
Kano Police Applaud YOSPIS ED Over Partnership on Security, Youth Rehabilitation Initiative
The Kano State Police Command has formally expressed appreciation to the Executive Director of Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Social Vices YOSPIS, Hajia Zainab Nasir Ahmad for the…
Governor Buni Empowers 200 Almajiri with Vocational Skills in Damaturu
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu Yobe State Government, through the Arabic and Islamic Education Board (YAISEB) in collaboration with the Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, has launched a six-month skills acquisition programme for 200 Almajiri…
Abbas Calls for Stronger Community Policing to Tackle Insecurity
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for stronger community policing and grassroots security measures to address rising insecurity across the country. Speaking at a…
Still On Bauchi: A Paradise for Immunity Seekers
By Idrisu Maidawa In 2019, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed was under the scrutiny of the EFCC when he ran to Bauchi and obtained immunity as Governor. Today, another Bala, – Bala Maijama’a…
ADC Congress: Senator Binani bloc reject outcome of state congresses
From Umar Dankano, Yola Senator Aisha Dahiru Binani of the African Democratic Congress, ADC has rejected the outcome of the party’s Congresses conducted by the Congress committee sent from the headquarters of…
Yobe Persons with Disabilities Rally for Seats in Assembly, Council, Appointments
From Alhaji Yusuf Damaturu The Yobe State chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) staged a street walk on Tuesday, calling for greater inclusion in government and political…
Shaaban Sharada Distances Self From Barau/Abba/Shaaban Group’s Endorsement of New Deputy Governor
Former federal lawmaker Shaaban Ibrahim Sharada has publicly disassociated himself from a political group known as Barau /Abba/Shaaban, which reportedly convened a meeting to endorse Kano State’s new Deputy Governor. Sharada, who…
Kano: The Paradox of Power and the Choice of Deputy Governor
By Adamu Aminu In Kano, the ongoing process of selecting a deputy governor has exposed a familiar tension in state governance: the gap between formal executive authority and the practical realities of…
Kano Deputy Governorship Race: DSP Barau, Ata, Takai, Mariya Bunkure Rally Behind Rurum
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, including the Deputy Senate President, Barau I. Jibrin, former governorship candidate Salihu Sagir Takai, and Minister of State for Housing and Urban…
Zulum Warns Against Aiding Boko Haram Insurgents
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has warned residents against aiding, harboring, or providing logistical support to Boko Haram insurgents. The warning follows recent operations conducted by…
Adamawa: Police arrest two over alleged murder of friend at birthday party
From Umar Dankano, Yola The police has apprehended two young men over alleged murder of a 25 yr old man, Friday Isah in Mubi North local government area of Adamawa state. Spokesman…
Congress: ADC Inaugurates 54-Member State Executive Amid Court Order in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola A fifty-four (54)-member newly elected State Executive Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been inaugurated in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, for a four-year tenure. Inaugurating…
Zulum Donates N50m to Family of Late Lt. Col Okolo, Reaffirms Support for Military Heroes
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has donated N50 million to the family of the late Lt. Col. OC Okolo, who lost his life during a Boko…
Northwest states storm Kano for male, female DAM Foundation basketball tourney
By Ado Salisu Northwest states are to converge in Kano ahead of the maiden edition of basketball championship for both male and female scheduled to hold from April 16 to 19, 2026….
NIEEE Kano Newly Inaugurated Chairman Pledges Greater Professional Impact
The newly inaugurated 5th Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (NIEEE), Kano Chapter, Engr. Hauwa Ibrahim Khaleel, has pledged to reposition the chapter for greater professional impact, with…
2027: Gulani Youths Endorse Mohammad A. Maina for State Assembly, Raise N3 Million
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu In a strong show of political support, the Joint Concerned Youths of Gulani Local Government Area of Yobe State has officially endorsed Mohammad A. Maina as their candidate…