The resolve of the administration of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf to boost the capacity of the Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency’s (DMCSA) Drugs Manufacturing Unit (DMU) has been stressed….
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.
Governor Namadi Appeals to Tinubu for Completion of Hadejia River Valley Projects
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to finalize the remaining 25% of the Hadejia River Valley projects, emphasizing the critical role it…
2023 National Agricultural Show: 3 Kano LGs Emerge Best
Three local government areas from Kano state, namely Kano Municipal, Dawakin Tofa, and Bagwai have emerged winners of first, second and third positions respectively in the just concluded National Agricultural Show held…
NNPP Women Gather for Special Prayer at Kwankwaso’s Residence
A group of women backing the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) came together at Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s residence, partaking in a special prayer session alongside male supporters. Led by organizer Fatima…
Hope Rises for Nigeria’s 2024 Hajj Intending Pilgrims
By Fatima Sanda Usara The Acting Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON) Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi is optimistic that the 2024 Hajj fare may not exceed the N4,500,000 (four million, five…
Northern Elders Forum reacts to Kano Appeal Court judgement
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed concern over the recent controversial Court of Appeal judgment sacking Abba Yusuf as Kano State governor. The NEF warned that the trend poses a significant…
Tension Grips Kano Residents as APC Schedule Mass Rally
The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Kano have announced plans to stage a mass rally in the state on Saturday, creating panic among residents. The rally, it was gathered, was conceived…
Reps thumbs up NNPC Ltd. Reforms, Profitability, pledges support for Kyari-led Mgt
The House of Representatives has commended the on-going reforms at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd, saying that the legislature is very pleased with the company’s growth from a loss-making one…
Lalong receives certificate of return as Senator-Elect
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Minister of Labour and Employment and Senator-elect for Plateau South Senatorial District, Simon Lalong has received his certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission. Lalong recieved…
Jigawa High Court sentences man to life imprisonment for sodomizing 2 ‘Almajiri pupils’
The Jigawa State High Court No. 6, sitting in Birnin Kudu presided by His Lordship Justice Musa Ubale, on Thursday, 23rd day of November, 2023, convicted and sentenced one Israfilu Sagiru, (m),…
NGO Advocates Rapid Passage, Approval of Drug Abuse Bill in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu In an effort to expedite the passage and enactment of the “Kano State Drugs and Substance Abuse Management Bill (2023),” the Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy, and Development (SCDDD),…
Zamfara Gov dismisses claim he spent N400m on foreign trips
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has refuted a report published in an online medium claiming that he spent over N400 million on foreign trips since he assumed office…
Jigawa LG Council assures more support to FIRS
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The 27 local government in Jigawa state, assured their readiness to cooperate with Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS), for the success of the National VAT and Withholding Tax…
UNICEF partners with Jigawa to increase investment in Nutrition
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) through Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) collaborated with the Jigawa state government to strengthen and increase Investment in Nutrition with…
Yobe Education Commissioner reiterates commitments to efficient education service delivery
From Tijjani Mujaheed, Yobe Dr Muhammad Sani Idriss, the Yobe State Commissioner, Basic and Secondary Education has disclosed that his ministry decided to introduce policies and programmes in the education sector to…
NNPC Ltd. Committed to Winning the War Against Crude Oil Theft — Ajiya
…Says Security Collaboration Key to Halting Crime, Attaining Energy Security The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC Ltd.) has reiterated its unflinching commitment to winning the ongoing war against crude oil theft in…
Insecurity: Group to intensify Civil-Military relationship in Zamfara
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau A Nongovernmental organisation has embarked on efforts to strengthen cordial relationship between the civilians and the military with a view to inculcate respect for the rules of engagement…
CITAD, RLF hosts roundtable discussion, book review on ‘Face of Poverty in Nigeria’
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation (RLF), hosted a roundtable discussion and review of a book titled “The Face of…
Adamawa: Police, Military Engage in Gunfight Following Attack on Headquarters; Governor Fintiri Calls for Calm
From Umar Dankano,Yola The Adamawa state police command and the 23rd Armoured Brigade have reacted on the rationale behind the violent clashes between their personnel leading to destruction and lost of lives….
Nigerian Army hammers on warrior ethos, regimentation to enhance professional conduct of troops
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Nigerian Army (NA) has again stressed the need for adequate regimentation and intensifying warrior ethos to enhance the professional conduct of troops in combat missions and administrative…
Takalafia fatal crash: FRSC warns drivers to desist from conveying passengers in trailers, other haulage vehicles
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Ali Biu, has once again warned drivers of trailers and other haulage vehicles to desist from conveying passengers in their vehicles, following a…
Ardo heads to Supreme Court over Adamawa governorship election
From Umar Dankano, Yola Dr. Umar Ardo, the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 Adamawa State gubernatorial election, has announced his decision to appeal the ruling of…
Terrorist Attack: Nguru Council Secretary commiserates with Yobeans, family of deceased policeman
From Tijjani Mujaheed, Yobe Alhaji Shaaibu Bukar Kolo, the Secretary to the Nguru Local Government Council in Yobe State has commiserates with the Yobe State citizens, Police Force and the family of…
AMG Foundation vows to support Kano Fire Service Command
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba The AMG Foundation, led by its founder, Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, has pledged its support to the Kano State Fire Service Command in tackling fire outbreaks in the…
Former Vice president Atiku encourages hospitality investment, unveils Dari hotels in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola Former Vice president Atiku Abubakar has charged the well to do individuals to invest in hospitality business with a view to reducing unemployed youths in our societies. Atiku…