The Executive Director of Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), Malam Yunusa Zakari Ya’u, has once again received outstanding recognition for his contribution to national security on civic space and civic…
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.
Rising Food Prices Cast Shadow over Ramadan Observance in Nigeria: Prime Time News Investigation Reveals Economic Hardship
By Shamsiya Shitu Yahaya, Ibrahim Kasimu Dadi, Sadiat Omotanwa Ajayi and Galadima Zulkifilu Usamatu Ramadan, a month-long period of fasting observed by Muslims globally, carries profound religious significance. However, in Nigeria, Muslims…
CITN Inaugurates New District Society in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) inaugurated its district society in Dutse Jigawa state. The inauguration that took place in Hasinah confectionery on Wednesday headed by…
Teacher Shortages Plague Jigawa Schools as Communities Seek Assistance
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Urgent pleas for intervention echoed through Jigawa communities residing in Babura local government areas as they sounded the alarm about the unsafe future facing their younger generation due…
NGE Expresses Concern Over Growing Insecurity Across Country
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has urged governments at all levels to step up efforts in addressing the growing security challenges across the country, in line with their…
SFH, Police promotes gender equality, women empowerment
The Nigerian Police has reiterated its efforts in the promotion of gender equality and women empowerment in the country. This was revealed by the Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Auwal Musa…
Adamawa SDP Guber Candidate, Dr. Umar Ardo, Mourns Loss of Eldest Daughter
From Umar Dankano in Yola Dr. Umar Ardo, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) gubernatorial candidate for the 2023 general elections in Adamawa state, is grieving the passing of his eldest daughter, Hajiya…
Bade LG Chairman Distributes Food to Vulnerable Persons in 10 Wards
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Chairman of Bade Local Government Area in Yobe State, Hon. Ibrahim Babagana, has distributed approximately 600 bags of grains across ten wards within the local government…
Jigawa Moves to Domesticates National Policy on MPCDSR
From Mika’il, Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State government, in collaboration with CASCADE Nigeria, has taken steps to domesticate the National Maternal Perinatal Child Death Surveillance and Response (MPCDSR) and Quality of Care…
Governor Mutfwang Inaugurate committee on IDP Resettlement, three others
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has inaugurated a Task Force to focused on resettling Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to their original communities within the state. The ceremony which…
Kano Announces Mega Relief Program to Combat Economic Hardship
By Mustapha Salisu In response to the prevailing economic challenges gripping Nigeria, the Kano State Government has announced plans for a comprehensive relief program set to reach every corner of the state….
Gidan Yanci Urges Nigerians to Engage in Constitution Review
By Mustapha Salisu In its efforts to promote active citizen participation in governance, the Gidan Yanci Fellowship, comprising 15 Kano-based fellows committed to advancing political engagement and good governance, is calling on…
BREAKING: Kano Court Sentences Chinese National to Death for Girlfriend’s Murder
The Kano State High Court has sentenced a Chinese national, Frank Geng-Quangrong, to death by hanging for the murder of his girlfriend, Ummuklthuum Buhari. Details later…
We Are Committed to Promoting School Enrollment Figures – Sheik Ngibirima
By Ahmad Mujahid Sheik Muhammad Ngibirima, the son of the renowned Islamic Scholar Malam Mannir Sheik Muhammad Ngibirima, serves on the Nguru Local Government Task Force Committee on Education. Alongside fellow committee…
Hajj Costs Surge: NAHCON Raises Fare by N1.9 Million
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has increased the fare for this year’s pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia by N1,918,032.91, setting a deadline of March 28, 2024. The Commission announced this in…
Governor Buni Extends Condolences to FUGA Following Tragic Fire Incident
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the management, staff, and students of the Federal University Gashua (FUGA) in the wake…
Yobe Emergency Agency Offers Condolences, Support After FUGA Fire
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (YOSEMA), on behalf of the state government, extends its deepest condolences to the management, staff, and students of the Federal University…
NNPP Stakeholder Distributes N2 Million to Women, Youths in Rano
In Rano local government area, a stakeholder of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Hon. Sadeeq Wali (Jagora), distributed over two million naira to women and youths in his hometown. The money…
World Bank Inspect SURWASH Projects in Gombe
By Laraba Usman The World Bank has inspected Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply Sanitation And Hygiene (SURWASH) projects in Gombe state to ensure achievement of expected results. Our correspondent reports that…
Boycotting Kano Pillars FC Technical Crew’s Interviews by State Chapter of SWAN
On Wednesday, March 13th, 2024, following post-match press conference of match day 25 between host Kano Pillars and visiting Rangers International at Sani Abacha Stadium, a regrettable incident occurred which led to…
Gov Buni Launches Distribution Of Cash Support To 1,000 Orphans In Yobe
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has launch the distribution of N50,000 each as cash support to One Thousand orphans Across the 17 Local Government Areas…
Ramadan: Dangote Foundation Donates N15 Billion Rice To One Million Nigerians
By Abdullahi Yusuf In the spirit of Ramadan, the Dangote Foundation has donated 10kg bags of rice worth N15 billion to be distributed to over one million less privileged people across the…
CITAD Trainees Shine at NCC Young Innovative Builders Program
Ruqayya Muhammad Bello of Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano and Hafsat Ahmad Abdullahi of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria are among the 48 winners of the National Communication Commission (NCC) Young Innovative Builders…
Insecurity: Kano Vows to Back FG in Fight Against Banditry, Kidnapping
Kano State Government has vowed to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s initiative to decimate the menace of insecurity distabilizing the peace of the country. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf gave the commitment on…
TJ&GP Pushes for Tax Reform in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu The Tax Justice and Governance Platform (TJ&GP) Kano Chapter recently embarked on an advocacy campaign to address tax-related issues in the state. On Thursday, a delegation led by Dr….