From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confiscated 1,081.9 kilograms of suspected substances, believed to be cannabis sativa (Indian hemp). State Commander…
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.
Zamfara: Again, Troops Rescue 20 Kidnap Victims, Neutralise 2 Bandits’ Leaders
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The troops of the Joint Task Force North West Operation HADARIN DAJI have again recorded successes against the terrorists in continuation of clearance dry season operations in their…
Zamfara: NSCDC Partners NESREA Against Environmental Degradation
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has renewed commitment to partner with the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) in…
ZSUBEB Collaborates Schools Feeding Agency For Basic Education Progress
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Zamfara state Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB) has keyed into collaboration with National Home Grown School Feeding Program to fast track success and advancement of Basic Education in…
Zamfara Gov Declares State of Emergency On Health Sector
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has declared a state of emergency in the health sector as part of his commitments to revamping the state’s healthcare system. The…
PDP, Others Failing Nigerians As Opposition Political Parties
By Law Mefor A democracy without opposition is like making an omelet without breaking eggs; or, a bird flying with one wing or one clapping with one hand. Yet, the fact is…
The Sahel Split: How ECOWAS “Lost” Three of Its Founding Members
By Olaogun Michael Note: This article examines the causes, consequences, and outlook of this unprecedented move, which has rocked the region and the world. On Sunday, January 28, 2024, the strength of…
Kano Deputy Governor Backs Butubutu in INEC Bye-Election
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam, and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has wished Hon. Muhammad Bello Butubutu success in the upcoming February 3rd bye-election in…
Plateau: Women Affairs Commissioner Caroline, Urges Women Mediators To Gain From CLEEN, Be Agents Of Change
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Plateau State Commisioner for Women Affairs and Social Development Caroline Dafur has urged Women Mediators in the State to participate and gain from the opportunity accorded to…
Governor Mutfwang Boosts Plateau Security With Commissioning of 34 Hilux Vehicles
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has officially commissioned 34 Hilux vehicles aimed at reinforcing community vigilance. The vehicles were procured through the collaborative efforts of the 17 Local…
Sen. Lalong Commiserates With Former Governor Joshua Dariye Over Loss of Mother, Mama Saratu
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Bako Lalong has commiserated with former Governor of Plateau State Chief Joshua Chibi Dariye…
Jigawa Gov’t Scholarship: 194 Students Enroute Cyprus, India for Medical Studies
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse In a significant move, 194 students from Jigawa state, previously studying in Sudan University, have been selected by the state government to continue their medical studies in Cyprus…
UNICEF, CSACEFA Collaborate to Reintegrate 300 Pupils into Formal Education in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse In a joint initiative, the United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) and the Jigawa State Ministry of Women Affairs, through the Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for…
Gov. Radda Commends Female Participation in Police Recruitment Exercise
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has commended the increased number of female participants in the recent police recruitment exercise, highlighting their commitment to serving their fatherland. Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, Chief…
IHRC Commends Kano Police Chief, CP Gumel for Effective Service Delivery
In a recent statement, the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) Nigeria Chapter expressed admiration for the exemplary performance of Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Gumel, in upholding security and protecting human…
Tubless Photographer: Abba Al-Mustapha’s Censors Board and Tyrannical Impunity in the Guise of “Revenue Generation”
By Mohammed Dahiru Lawal (MD) On Thursday, renowned Kano-based ‘photo maestro’ Nasiru Rabiu who goes by the alias and brand name Tubless was arrested, temporarily “arraigned,” detained and released by the Kano…
Troops Clear Bandits’ Enclaves, Neutralise Scores in Zamfara – General Ahmed
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Troops of the Operation Hadarin Daji under 1brigade of the Nigerian Army has successfully cleared some identified notorious bandits’ enclaves in Zamfara State that led to neutralising number…
Digesting Ganduje’s Invitation To Gov. Abba Yusuf, Others
By Abdullahi Yusuf A popular Hausa maxim about Kano politics says: “Siyasar Kano Sai Kano,” meaning, Kano politics is unique, played nowhere else but Kano. Kano politics has always been vibrant, amusing,…
Army Chief Orders Tougher Stance Against Plateau Disruptors
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has ordered troops of the 3 Division Nigerian Army and the Joint Task Force Operation Safe Haven to…
We Have Absolute Confidence In Ododo To Deliver On Good Governance – VP Shettima
…Says Tinubu working towards optimising Kogi’s vast potentials Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed the absolute confidence of the Tinubu administration in the new Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Usman Ododo, to…
Skyline University Moves to Support Quality Education in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Skyline University has expressed its readiness to partner with stakeholders to strengthen the quality education system in Jigawa state. The announcement was made by the Vice Chancellor of…
Reps Team Up with Military, Others to Combat Oil Theft
The House of Representatives’ Special Committee on Oil Theft has promised to collaborate with the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security organisations in the country to tackle the scourge of crude oil…
Arewa Women’s Initiative, KALAMED, Drives Societal Change in Kano State
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba Marking a year of remarkable success with over 2000 beneficiaries in monthly mentorship dialogue sessions, Kano Ladies Mentors and Mentees Dialogue (KALAMED) emerges as a force in reshaping…
Nigeria’s Food Insecurity: Planning, Distribution & Tech to the Rescue
By Aladeokomo Babatunde S Food insecurity, a major problem in Nigeria affects millions of individuals who find it difficult to get adequate food and nourishment. The United Nations lists inflation, rising food…
KNSG Warns LG Chairmen Against Illicit Sale of Gov’t Properties
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Government has issued a stern warning to all 44 local government chairmen instructing them to immediately cease from any unauthorized sale of government properties within their domain…