From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Following the insecurity challenge in some parts of Plateau State, food producing companies have decried low supply of raw materials in two major grain producing areas in the…
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.
Gov Mutfwang Attends NBA NEC Meeting in Jos, Calls for Justice for Ordinary Nigerians
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has urged the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the legal community to keep pursuing the cause of justice for ordinary Nigerians. Governor…
Adamawa Gov’t, Federal Agencies, World Bank Train 50 on GBV in Yola
From Umar Dankano, Yola In collaboration with the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the Covid-19 Preparedness and Response Project (COPREP), a World Bank project, the Adamawa state government conducted a…
J-CARES Funds: Court Restrains Committee From Investigation
From Mikail Tsoho, Dutse Federal Higher Court in Kano State issues interim injunction restraining Jigawa state government from proceeding with the investigation into the alleged misappropriation of COVID-19 Economic Recovery and Stimulation…
Jigawa Govt, BAF Engages 9517 Women, Young Farmers on Agroecology
From Mika’il Tsoho Dutse Jigawa Government, in collaboration with Baba Azumi Foundation (BAF) and Small-Scale Women Farmers Organization (SWOFON), has trained 9,517 smallholder women and young farmers in Agroecology. During the training…
Jigawa Govt To Introduce Irrigation Farming In Maigatari, Environs
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Jigawa State Government says it has completed arrangements to kickstart dry season farming in Maigatari and other Sahel areas of the state. Governor Umar Namadi who disclosed this…
Positive Narratives About Nigeria Must Be Told Now, Says DG VON
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Director-General of Voice Nigeria(VON), Jibrin Baba Ndache, says efforts of President Bola Tinubu to turn around the current situation in the country, must be told in a such…
Zamfara Vows To Address Girls Education Challenges
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Zamfara State Government has assured taking formidable steps to address challenges that hindered girls education which positioned the state in a ranking mirror as a worrisome status, a…
RES Chief Executive to Chair Conversation on AfCFTA in Kenya
The Executive Director of Research Enterprise Systems (RES), Professor Fatai Ayinde Aremu is set to Chair conversation on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation at the 18th Africa Young Graduates and…
ZSUBEB Keyed Into Synergy With CSO’s To Revive Education in Zamfara
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB) has keyed into collaboration with the Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSO’s) to ensure recovery of lost glory in education…
YOSPIS Calls on Gov Abba to Fulfill Promise to Repentant Thugs
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba In observance of World International NGO Day, the Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Social Vices (YOSPIS), in collaboration with the Kano Network of NGOs…
Stakeholders Hail Yobe Gov’t, UNICEF for Distribution of Teaching Materials
From Auwal Salim Critical stakeholders in the education sector have expressed their gratitude for the commendable initiative by the Yobe State Government in collaboration with UNICEF.This collaboration has resulted in the…
Adamawa NLC Joins National Protest Against Hunger, Hardship, Insecurity
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress has joined its counterparts in staging a peaceful protest against economic hardship, hunger, and insecurity plaguing the country. Leadership…
BREAKING: KNHA Passes Public Health Security Bill Into Law
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State House of Assembly under the leadership of its Speaker, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore has passed into law the Public Health Security Bill before the floor of…
Customs Temporarily Suspends Food Distribution Initiative After Tragic Incident
By Mustapha Salisu The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced the temporary suspension of its food distribution initiative, following an unfortunate incident that occurred during a pilot exercise in Lagos state. This is…
NASCO Group Pledges Aid for Underprivileged in Collaboration with SWS
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Group general manager Administration and Human Resources of Nasco organizations, Shehu S. Nyahin, has commended Stand Up for Women Society, SWS for championing the course of the…
Zamfara: NSCDC/CSOs Assure Safer Schools
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has keyed into partnership with Coalition of Civil Society Organizations in the State under the umbrella…
Impeachment: Zamfara Assembly Suspends 8 Members Indefinitely
From Ibrahim Kaulahi Gusau Zamfara State House of Assembly has today suspended 8 members over alleged burglary of the offices of the house Clerk and Sergeant at Arm, illegal sitting and use…
Security Is A Collective Responsibility
By Nuhu Salihu Anka It is a known fact that, no society could develop if there is no security. That is why governments at all levels are spending huge amounts of money…
Fire Ravages Home of Minister of State for FCT
On Sunday afternoon, a fire engulfed the private residence of Mariya Mahmoud, the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The property at No. 9, Justice Roseline Ukeji Close, Asokoro,…
Sheikh Aminu Daurawa Garners Most Facebook Followers Among Northern Nigerian Islamic Scholars
Prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Aminu Daurawa has emerged as the most followed figure among his peers on Facebook within the northern region of Nigeria. This information comes to light following an investigation…
Traders’ Relocation: Police Arrest 3 Over Attempt to Cause Chaos
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Police in Kano have arrested three suspects for attempting to cause chaos when pharmaceutical traders were relocating their goods to a new market. This is contained in a…
Tobacco Consumption: CISLAC Urges Jigawa Government to Localize Laws as Nigeria Maintains Leading Position
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse In an effort to save thousands of lives, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), supported by Tax Justice Network Africa, has called on the Jigawa State government…
NAF Graduates New Medical Personnel after Completion of Advanced Skills Upgrade Course
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Nigerian Air Force School of Medical Sciences and Aviation Medicine (NAFSMSAM) in Kaduna has successfully trained 47 proficient medical personnel, culminating in the completion of an intensive…
KACRAN Urges Fed Govt, Northern Govs to Emulate Governor Buni’s Lead in Resolving Farmers/Herders Conflicts
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The kulen Allah Cattle rearers association of Nigeria (KACRAN) said that, The recent handling of Farmers/Herders conflicts in Yobe State by His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni…