By Laraba Usman Following the decade-long insurgency in the Northeast and the resultant effect on the region, the Government of Japan in collaboration with UNESCO has empowered Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in…
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.
Plateau Assembly crisis ends as speaker swears in New members
….Governor Mutfwang receives principal officers From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has officially welcomed the newly inaugurated members of the Plateau State House of Assembly, along with their principal…
Troops Ambush Terrorists On Transit To Fix Motorbikes In Kaduna, Neutralize 3, Recover Arms
In a recent successful Counter terrorism operation, Nigerian Army troops have neutralized a group of terrorists in an ambush operation in Kaduna State. Acting on credible intelligence, the troops targeted the terrorist…
Ezeife: The Sage’s Last Journey Begins April 12
By Law Mefor Reminiscing about the demise of His Excellency Okwadike Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, one might easily think of the great philosopher Epicurus. The great thinker made this statement on the marble:…
Commanders Must Vigorously Pursue Nigerian Army’s Transformational Drive – Gen Lagbaja
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has reiterated that Commanders at all levels of the Nigerian Army must vigorously pursue the Army’s transformational drive in order to effectively…
Senator Barau emerges as acting Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament
Deputy President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has emerged as the acting Speaker of the Sixth Legislature of the Parliament of the Economic Community…
Monopolizing Supply of Fertilizer Will Affect Tinubu’s 93% Agricultural Input Subsidy – Mazoji
By Abdullahi Muhammad Sheka President Bola Tinubu’s recent approval of a 93% reduction in the cost of agricultural inputs aims to bolster food security across the nation. However, concerns arise as monopolizing…
Kano SWAN Set Up LOC For Forthcoming National Full Council
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Kano State Chapter, under the able leadership of Comrade Zaharaddeen Sale, is pleased to announce the formation of a dedicated Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for…
Gidan Yanci Fellows Hosts Dialogue on Nigerian Constitutional Review
By Mustapha Salisu The Gidan Yanci Fellowship Program, a group of 15 Kano-based young leaders dedicated to promoting freedom of expression, political participation and good governance, on Thursday, held a one-day stakeholder…
Distributed Support for PWDs: Over 1,500 Kano Gombe Residents Benefit
In a display of community support, the Kanawa Educational Foundation for the Disabled, in collaboration with the Nigeria Association of the Blind and with financial support from Access Bank, distributed food items…
Katsina Leads as State With Most Affordable Healthy Diet in Nigeria
By Mustapha Salisu In a recent analysis of the latest Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) data, Katsina State has emerged as the state offering the most cost-effective and nutritious diet during…
Plateau Governor Mutfwang breaks fast with Muslim Ummah, calls for collaboration for peace, unity, good governance
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos In a heartening display of unity, the Muslim Ummah in Plateau State joined Executive Governor Barr Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang at the New Government House in Little Rayfield Jos…
Kano Repentant Thugs Get Empowerment Boost From AMG Foundation and Community Policing
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba In a move aimed at promoting self-reliance among repentant thugs in Kano, the AMG foundation, led by Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, has pledged to equip 100 individuals with…
Plateau Governor Mutfwang Urges PDP Elders to Unite, Uphold Party Values
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has urged elders in the State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to uphold the party’s values and contribute to promoting peaceful…
READ- ADSP plans to eradicate Alzhemers dementia disease through early detection – Dr. Osaigbovo
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The READ-Alzhemers dementia spectrum Disorder ADSP, has concluded plans to carry out research and eventually investigate and administer treatment to those dictated with the disease in Parts of…
Yobe Governor Urges Prayers for Peace, Unity During Easter
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has urged the Christian faithful to use the Easter period for more prayers to the state and country at large….
TUKUNYATA SIRRINA Organizes Iftar for Less Privileges in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu A non-governmental organization, ‘Tukunyata Sirrina’ in conjunction with Anatomia Ltd organized and celebrated Iftar (Ramadan Breakfast) with vulnerable groups, almajiris, Persons With Disabilities and out-of-school children in Kano State….
Experts Charge Media on Positive Projection of Women for Empowerment
Experts in civic engagement and public management have the charge both traditional and online media on positive projection of women for empowerment and inclusion. In same vein, they acknowledge that though women…
Women Remain Champions of Freedom, Equality, Dr. Mairo Says
An Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Public Health Physician, Dr. Mairo Mandara has said women all over the remain instrumental and staunch promoters of freedom and equality. She said Nigeria and Africa in general can…
Women Empowerment Critical to Economic Growth – Rinsola Abiola
Ms. Rinsola Abiola, Senior Special Assistant, SSA, to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on citizenship and leadership has said empowering women into leadership roles remain critical to Nigeria’s economic prosperity. The Senior Special…
Pillars Clinch Federation Cup Win in Thrilling Final As Usman Ghali Bags SWAN Pop Cola MVP Award
By Muzammil Dalhatu Yola Kano Pillars Football Club emerged victorious in the 2024 State Federation Cup finals held at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano on Saturday, 30th March 2024. The team,…
Ramadan: KNSG, BUK Feed Over 800 Students Daily
By Fatima Binta Idris and Aisha Ndanusa Ibrahim In a bid to support the less privileged during the holy month of Ramadan, the Kano State government partnered with the Bayero University Kano…
AFRI-CIRD Advocates for Tech-Driven Solutions to Tackle Thuggery, Insecurity
The African Centre for Innovative Research and Development (AFRI-CIRD), a prominent Kano-based think tank, has reiterated its stance against the growing menace of thuggery, locally known as “daba,” within the Kano metropolis….
Sen. Barau Jibrin Initiate Construction of Bore Wells in Several Towns Within Bichi
By Ibrahim Hamisu According to Ibrahim, this action follows media reports on World Water Day highlighting the dire drinking water shortage faced by the residents of Kyalin Bula in Danzabuwa Constituency, Bichi…
Address Kano’s Thuggery Through AI – AFRI-CIRD To Gov’t
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba The African Centre for Innovative Research and Development (AFRI-CIRD) has call on Kano state Government to tackle thuggery in the state with the invention of Artificial intelligence (AI)….