By Mustapha Salisu Mustapha Salisu, a participant in the second cohort of the Gidan Yanci Fellowship Program, urged the public and internet users to be wary of spreading misinformation and disinformation online,…
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.
FactSpace West Africa Equip Kano Journalists with Social Media Fact-Checking Tools
By Mustapha Salisu In a bid to combat the spread of misinformation online, FactSpace West Africa, a leading West African fact-checking organization, partnered with USAID to train journalists in Kano State on…
Kogi Attack: Community Leader Urges NEMA, SEMA To Assist IDPs With Relief Material
By Thompson Yamput A Community leader, Thomas Acheneje, has called on the National Emergency management Agency (NEMA) and Kogi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to assist displaced persons of Agojeju-Odo community in…
CISLAC/TI-Nigeria Commends EFCC for Recovering N30 Billion from Suspended Minister
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International in Nigeria (TI-Nigeria) have lauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its recent recovery of N30 billion from the investigation…
Only Strong Prayers, Commitments Will Salvage Nigeria – Kabir Bichi
From Muhammad Kabir, Kano The Chairman House of Representatives, Committee on Appropriation, Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, has appealed to Nigerians to rededicate themselves to Prayers because according to him strong prayers, leaders commitments…
Eid-ul-Fitr: NNPP Stakeholder Hon. Sadeeq Wali Sends Sallah Greetings to Nigerians
Hon. Sadeeq Wali (Jagora), a prominent stakeholder of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in Rano local government area of Kano state, has extended warm greetings and felicitations to all Nigerians, especially…
Kaduna Government to Ditch Federal Allocation: KADIRS Chairman
From Abdulahi Alhassan, Kaduna Jerry Adams, Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), announced the state’s decision to no longer depend on Federal allocations for funding projects. At a Ramadan…
Eid-al-Fitr: Gov. Mutfwang facilitate with Muslim ummah on successful completion of 2024 Ramadan fast
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has felicitated with the Muslim Ummah in Plateau and across the nation on the successful completion of the 2024 Ramadan Fast. In a…
Eid-El-Fitr: Ganduje call on Muslims to imbibe lessons of Ramadan, urges support, patience for Tinubu administration
The Chairman, of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has enjoined Nigerian Muslims to imbibe the lessons, and sacrifices of Ramadan in their day-to-day life. A statement signed by his…
Entrepreneurship: NDE Donates Starta Packs to 42 Beneficiaries in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola The National Directorate of Employment, NDE has distributed starta packs to forty two (42) beneficiaries for establishment of their individual businesses in Adamawa state. Director General of the…
KSH Foundation Wins IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Challenge with “Girl Connect” Project
KSH Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to leveraging technology to bridge social gaps for early development, has achieved significant recognition in the IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Challenge for its project, “Girl Connect.”…
Gov. Buni Felicitates With Muslim Faithful on Eid-el-Fitr
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu His Excellency the Executive Governor of Yobe State Hon. Mai Mala Buni has congratulated Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the one-month Ramadan fast. In a…
Zamfara: Sustain inculcated teachings of Ramadan, Yari Political Organization charges muslims
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Muslim faith have been urged to sustain the virtues learnt during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The Chairman, Sen. Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari Political Organization, Alhaji Lawal M Liman…
Kogi Community Jubilates As Oba’s Wife Delivers Triplets After Several Years Of Waiting
By Thompson Yamput The people of Apata in Oworo District, Lokoja Local Government Area, Kogi went into jubilation on Monday when their queen finally delivered a set of triplets after 17 years…
CITAD Unveils “Geolocation Model Project”
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) introduced its innovative “Geolocation Model Project” designed to revolutionize agricultural operations and asset management. On Monday, CITAD held a media presentation…
YEEP Pushes for Constitutional Reforms to Fight Extremism
By Mustapha Salisu In response to the National Assembly’s call for proposals on the 1999 Nigerian Constitution review, the Youth Engagement and Empowerment Programme Alumni Nigeria (YEEP Alumni Nigeria) submitted a memorandum…
3SC’s Abayomi Bags SWAN Pop Cola Man Of The Match as Pillars lost 1-2 in NPFL MD 29
By Muzammil Dalha Yola SWAN Kano In an intense match at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano Pillars FC suffered a 2-1 defeat against 3SC Shooting Stars on Matchday 29 of the NPFL. The…
IMWON’s Sallah Gesture: Kaduna Orphans, Widows Receive Food, Clothing Aid
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna As the Sallah celebration approaches in just a few days, the National President of the Initiative for Muslim Women of Nigeria (IMWON), Malama Mariya Nasir El-ladan, has taken…
Factcheck: Did American Rapper Cardi B, Invite Portable To Her Private Residence For A Collection Talk?
By Zulaiha Danjuma After analyzing all available Internet posts and reports, the claim that Cardi B initiated a phone call through to Portable showing her interest in collaborating with him in a…
Plateau State Govt Commends NUJ for fostering unity through Ramadan lecture
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau state Commissioner for Information and Communication Musa Ashoms has commended the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Plateau state council for re-uniting Muslims and Christians in the State…
Eid-ul-Fitr: Tailors Feel the Pinch of Inflation
By Sadiat omotanwa Ajayi, Ibrahim Kasimu Dadi, Shamsiya Shitu Yahaya, Aisha Ndanusa Ibrahim and Fatima Binta Idris Eid-ul-Fitr, typically a joyous occasion marked by new clothes and celebration, faces a different reality…
Kano Deputy Governor condoles Shanono/Bagwai LGAs over death of Lawmaker, Halilu Kundila
Kano State Deputy Governor, Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo has extended his condolences to the family and entire people of Shanono and Bagwai Local Government Areas (LGAs) following the tragic death of their…
NAF Partners Anatomia LTD for Cancer Awareness in Kano
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Hospital in Kano has announced a new partnership with Anatomia Education LTD, a healthcare education organization, to raise awareness about cancer. Dr. Maryam…
Gov. Buni Commends WHO on Assorted Meningitis Medical Intervention
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor, Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has commended the World Health Organisation (WHO) for handing over assorted medical consumables to the state government to control Cerebrospinal…
Mufarka Youth Initiative, TEF Hosts Iftar Focused on Security Discussions
By Mustapha Salisu In the spirit of Ramadan, the Mufarka Youth Development Initiative partnered with the Ta’alim Educational Foundation to host a special Iftar event on Saturday. This unique gathering wasn’t just…