From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Following a drastic move to uphold urban planning regulations, the Plateau State Government has declared that owners of buildings without approval within the greater Jos master plan will…
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.
Gaya Emir Commissions New KPF Office Complex
By Ibrahim Hamisu The Emir of Gaya, His Highness Alh. Aliyu lbrahim Abdulkadir has performed the unveiling of a golden designed plate to commission a Secretariat office of Kano Patriotic Front (KPF)…
Insurgency Increasing Child Poverty Indices in North East, says Commissioner
By Hajara Leman Gombe State Government says insurgency and the influx of people from the country’s conflict areas, are contributing to the rising levels of child poverty in the North East. Alh.Salihu…
Soludo And A New Anambra State (2)
(Social Reengineering) By Law Mefor A social psychologist’s constant concern is with projects and policies that seek to bring about material and physical change without also bringing about a behavioural shift. For…
Inadequate Power Generation, Non-payment of Electricity Bills, Vandalization Responsible for Power Shortage – KEDCO
By Mustapha Salisu The Management of Kano Electricity Distribution Plc. (KEDCO) has disclosed that the current power outage issues result from inadequate power generation due to gas constraints, leading to low load…
CSOs In Katsina, Celebrate Women’s Day Amidst Challenges Of High Cost Of Living, Insecurity
From Balarabe Musa, Katsina The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations in Katsina State marked this year’s World Women’s Day with a reflection on the challenges faced by women in the state amidst…
Kaduna School Abduction: Special Adviser Commends Governor’s Quick Response, Calls for Prayers
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Aminu Shehu, the Special Adviser to the Kaduna State Governor on Rural Development, praised Governor Mallam Uba Sani for his swift response to the abduction at Kuriga Community…
IWD: HANs Urges For Investment In Women To Accelerate Progress
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe In celebration of International Women’s Day, Barr Hannatu Dauda Simon, the founder of HANs (Hold A Needy And Support) Center for Social Justice, held a one-day symposium at…
KEDCO Board Condoles with Kazaure Emirate Over Electrocution of Two
The Chairman, Board of Directors Kano Electricity Distribution Plc. (KEDCO) Engr. Adamu Ibrahim Gumel has condoled with the Emir and good people of Kazaure Emirate, over the tragic electrocution incident that claimed…
Zamfara Govt, JIBWIS Lock Horns Over Brutal Killing of Cleric
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Zamfara State chapter of the Jama’atu Izalatul Bid’a Wa’ikamatus Sunna (JIBWIS) has called on the State Government to with immediate effect withdraw it’s statement which reluctantly exonerated…
Kano Deputy Governor Hails Head of Civil Service as “Master Engineer” of Progress
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Deputy Governor, Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, lauds the State’s Head of Civil Service, Alh. Musa Abdullahi, as a master engineer in steering the development of the civil…
Kano Governor’s Aide, Hafsat Adhama Set to Re-enroll 500 Out-of-School Girls Back Into Education
By Mustapha Salisu Hafsat Aminu Adhama, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Girl Child Education (GCE), has initiated a project aimed at reintegrating 500 girls who had previously…
Scores of Tsangaya Students Kidnapped in Sokoto
Again, a gang of suspected bandits has reportedly kidnapped dozens of Tsangaya students at Gidan Bakuso in Gada local government area of Sokoto state. It was gathered that the students…
His Highness Alh. Aminu Ado Bayero’s 4 Years on Kano Throne: A Period of Bridging Divides
By Abubakar Balarabe Kofar Naisa His Highness Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero’s four-year reign on the Kano throne has been marked by a commendable interaction with Kano state politics and politicians, showcasing his…
2024 Budget Allocates 25% to Education Sector in Kaduna State – House Committee Chairman
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Honourable Mahmud Lawal Isma’ila, the Member Representing Zaria City Constituency and Chairman of the Kaduna State House of Assembly Committee on Education, revealed that the Kaduna State Government…
IWD: Plateau First Lady Hails Women’s Contribution to National Development
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Wife of the Plateau State Governor, Helen Mutfwang has lauded the contributions of women to national development. Mutfwang made this known while interacting with women at the Government…
AMG Foundation Honored with PCRC Award
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) Kano state chapter has conferred an award upon AMG Foundation, acknowledging its commendable philanthropic initiatives within the state. During the launch and…
Bolo, 14-Year-Old Inmate Cry For Help
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul Abdullahi Surajo, aka Bolo, a 14-year-old boy languishing at Kurmawa Maximum prison, has appealed to Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf to intervene to set him free from…
IWD: Nigeria Needs More Women at Decision Making, Says IPC
The International Press Centre (IPC) in Lagos, Nigeria aligns with the global community in advocating for increased female political representation at both national and subnational levels within Nigeria. Reflecting on the United…
CITAD Condemns Abduction of School Children in Kaduna, Calls for Action
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has strongly condemned the abduction of over 280 pupils and teachers from LEA Primary School and Government Secondary School Kuriga, Kaduna…
IWD 2024: CHRICED Advocates for Gender Equality, Empowerment of Women
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED) has released a press statement emphasizing the importance of gender equality and…
GAT Engages Stakeholders to Reduce GBV cases in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse A non governmental Organization, known as Gender Awareness Trust (GAT) with support from Open Society Foundation (OSF) organised a one day round table discussion with relevant stakeholders as…
Kano-LEADS Advocates for Action on Environmental Issues
By Mustapha Salisu In its commitment to fostering the sustained growth and development of Kano State, an NGO, Kano Leadership, Enlightenment, and Advocacy for Development Initiative (KANO-LEADS) launched an advocacy initiative targeting…
Insecurity: Mazoji Urges FG to Boost Operations of Military, Other Security Aencies
By Abdullahi Muhammad Sheka Amidst escalating insecurity caused by terrorists and bandits in Katsina State and its environs, Hon. Zaharaddeen Babba Mazoji, an elder of PDP in Nigeria and former senatorial aspirant…
CITAD Empowers Kano PWDs with Soft Skills
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has successfully empowered Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Kano by providing essential soft skills, with the aim of enhancing their employability….