By Mustapha Salisu A 1-day stakeholders workshop has been organized by the Legislative Initiative For Sustainable Development (LISDEL) in collaboration with the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) as part of their Prevent…
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.
Bade/Jakusko Lawmaker facilitates training of artisans in fishery, poultry production
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Determined to improve the economy of his constituents, the Federal House of Representatives member for Bade/Jakusko constituency Hassan K. Jakduwa (IBN Jaks) has facilitated a training for…
Jigawa NAWOJ crises soar, as Ilyasu faction rejects Ladan as new chairperson
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The National Association of Women Journalist (NAWOJ) Jigawa state led faction of Aisha Ilyasu Abubakar described the election Hauwa Ladan led faction as null and void. This was…
Zamfara: No threat can stop my victory in the rerun election, Gov Lawal tells opposition
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has assured that opposition party in the state would no longer be seen as a threat that can bar him from winning the…
Kano Governor claims plot to remove him targeted at Kwankwaso’s vision
In a defiant address to the Kwankwasiyya Movement in Kano, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has asserted that the ongoing legal battles surrounding his tenure are not merely personal attacks, but rather attempts…
Echoes from Uyo Editors’ Conference
By Abdullahi Yusuf On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, the Creme De La Creme of the Nigerian media industry made up of more than 300 Media Executives and Senior Editors converged on Uyo…
Labour Minister mourns former Army Chief Gen. Chris Alli
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Bako Lalong has described the death of former Chief of Army Staff Gen. Chris Alli as a huge loss to the nation…
Trump, wife mourn death of former US First Lady, Rosalynn
Former United States President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, expressed their condolence on Monday, November 20, over the passing of former US First Lady, Rosalynn Carter. Rosalynn Carter, aged 96, who…
NNPP cries out over Appeal Court’s delay in releasing CTC of Kano judgement
The leadership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has voiced its concerns regarding the delayed release of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Kano judgement by the Court of Appeal,…
North-West SP Actors Identify Solution to GBV Issues
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Members of Social Protection Platforms (SP) from the implementing states of Kaduna, Jigawa, and Zamfara have designed a more effective approach to addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the…
UPDATE: Girl with cancer receives life-changing hospital transfer by Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa
Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, a member representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, after a meeting with Fatima Shu’aibu and her parents earlier this week at his Kano residence, immediately proceeded…
Plateau APC gubernatorial candidate Nentawe Yilwatda celebrates Appeal Court victory
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State APC gubernatorial candidate Nentawe Yilwatdaadmonished all his supporters to remain calm as the party will explore every legal means to retrieve their lawful mandate. Yilwatda was…
Over 100 cases of GBV reported weekly in Kano, Amnesty International
Amnesty International (AI) has revealed that more than 100 cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) are reported weekly in Kano State. The Executive Director, Women in Media Communication Initiative, Halima Ben Umar, who…
President Tinubu celebrates icon of Democracy, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, at 66
President Bola Tinubu has extended his warmest greetings to former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on his 66th birthday, commending him for his unwavering commitment to democracy, his selfless service to the…
Labour Minister welcomes victory of Nentawe as Governor-elect of Plateau State
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Minister of Labour and Employment and Senator-elect for Plateau South Senatorial District Simon Lalong has welcomed with delight the judgement of the Court of Appeal declaring APC Candidate…
Appeal Court Verdict: A temporary setback, but we remain optimistic, says Gov. Mutfwang
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has described the verdict of the Appeal Court that nullified his election as a temporary setback that will not deter him from repositioning…
NAWOJ gets new Excos in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Nigerian Association of Women Journalists ( NAWOJ) Jigawa state chapter has elected new executive leaders to lead the association for the next three years. The election took place…
Adamawa: NSE Yola inaugurates new branch exco, seeks partnership with govt
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Nigerian Society of Engineers, Adamawa state has pledged to partner with Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s administration being an engineering-friendly government. The newly elected chairman of the Society,…
Adamawa Senator pledges more empowerment for youths as set of 50 ends training on solar energy
From Umar Dankano, Yola The fifty (50) youths drawn from nine (9) local government areas of Adamawa southern senatorial zone by Senator Binos Yaroe’s Foundation have completed the 5 days intensive training…
Malam Shekarau celebrates former President Goodluck Jonathan @66
By Abdullahi Yusuf Former Governor of Kano State and Sardaunan Kano, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, has congratulated former President Goodluck Jonathan on his 66th birthday anniversary. The congratulatory message is contained in a…
Boko Haram ambushes Yobe Governor’s convoy
In a distressing incident along the Jakana-Mainok expressway, suspected Boko Haram insurgents ambushed the convoy of Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, resulting in injuries to six security personnel. The attack occurred…
Who will the cap fit in 2027: Likely contenders of the Adamawa Governorship race
A Yola-based blogger on his blog wrote on the above subject matter dated 17th November.2023, where he tries to project the most likely governorship contenders to emerge for the exalted seat of…
GOC 3 Division/Commander OPSH warns Bokkos communities against taking law into their hands
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General AE Abubakar has warned communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of…
Kano NGO tackles climate change with awareness walk, recycling initiative
By Mustapha Salisu In an effort to raise awareness about climate change issues, an NGO, the Kasham Girls Women Youth and Community Development Network (KGWYCDN) organized a road walk in Kano state…
CSO worry over decline in Yobe Revenue Generation
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Network of Yobe Civil Society Organizations (NYCSO) has expressed concerned over the persistent low Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) performance of the Government of Yobe State, asking…