From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) says it has concluded all arrangements to conduct a shooting range for Nigerian Army Personnel and cadet of 73 Regular Course of 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.
BREAKING: Court of Appeal Sacks Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has sacked Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State. A three-member panel of the court held that the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) breached the…
Tolerance Day 2023: Christians attend Maulud celebrations for interfaith Harmony
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna In a bid to fortify peaceful coexistence among diverse Faith-Based Organizations in Africa, Pastor Dr.Yohanna Buru, a Nigerian Christian Clergy and Peace Ambassador, has embarked on a unique…
Gov. Mutfwang reiterates commitment to improving land administration for business owners in Plateau, promises friendly environment
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau state Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has promised to improve land administration, fiber optics infrastructure and the revenue base of the state. The governor stated this at the training…
RTC Week: Show concern, assist accident victims – FRSC tells public
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Wednesday, appealed to Nigerians to always show more concern and assist accident victims toward rescuing them from the cold hands of death. FRSC Sector Commander…
NGO trains 175 adolescents on skills acquisition in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola A total of 175 adolescents have been trained various skills acquisition techniques by an International Non Governmental Organization,Save the children International,in Adamawa state. Team leader of the organization…
Kano Deputy Governor appreciates animals vaccination exercise
Kano State Deputy Governor and Commissioner for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo has expressed Satisfaction with the Conduct of animals vaccination exercise going on in the 44 local…
ABU Zaria, Nairobi varsity sign pact on research activities
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and the University of Nairobi, Kenya have agreed to collaborate for joint research activities, and exchange of scholars, as well as students both undergraduate…
Jigawa Assembly Suspends 3 LG Chairmen
From Mika’il Tsoho Dutse Jigawa state house of assembly has suspended three local government council chairman on all aged travelling outside the country without seeking permission from the state executive or legislative….
2027: I Will Reclaim My Reps Seat — Kwallu
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos A former member of House of Representatives, Isaac Kwallu, whose election was recently nullified by the Court of Appeal has vowed to reclaim his seat from the incumbent…
19th All Nigeria Editors’ Conference Opens In Uyo
By Abdullahi Yusuf The 19th All Nigeria Editors’ Conference (ANEC) opened today in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom capital, with no fewer than 300 Media Executives and Senior Editors in attendance. With the…
JISOP lauds Gov Namadi for new support to SP programs in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa Social Protection Platform (JISOP) has commended governor Umar Namadi for new support initiatives on Social Protection programs in the state. The commendation was made by the…
Gov. Zulum assures NDLEA of enhanced partnership as Marwa rallies Borno stakeholders
…Shehu of Borno, other traditional rulers, religious leaders, LG chairmen, Unimaid, NGOs, agree on grassroots advocacy, drug test to curb drug menace Borno state governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has assured the…
NIMASA-Navy to set up standing c’ttee for Blue Economy
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA Dr Bashir Jamoh says collaboration with the Nigerian Navy has played a key role in the achievements of his Administration…
Kyari calls on Nigeria’s oil industry to adapt to changing energy landscape
…Advocates diversified energy portfolio towards attaining Energy Transition The GCEO, NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari has charged stakeholders within the Nigerian oil and gas industry to adapt, evolve and lead in the ever-changing…
Anxiety grips Kano ahead of Appeal Court judgement
As the Court of Appeal prepares to rule on the Kano State gubernatorial election challenges before the week’s end, residents and political figures are bracing themselves for the impending verdict. Recall Kano…
Youth unemployment eradication, our priority – Dangote
Dangote Group’s Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Hajia Fatima Aliko-Dangote, has reiterated the company’s determination to eradicate the high youth unemployment in the country. She said, it is only when youths are positively…
Special Duties Commissioner vows support for empowerment of Kano repentant thugs
Kano State Commissioner on Special Duties, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani H.O.D, has affirmed her commitment to supporting the empowerment initiatives for repentant thugs in the state. The commissioner highlighted the positive outcomes…
Old naira notes remain legal tender indefinitely, CBN announces
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes will remain legal tender indefinitely. The apex bank on Tuesday extended “the legal tender status deadline…
Gov Buni presents N217 bn budget proposal for 2024 fiscal year
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has proposed a budget estimate of N217 billion for the 2024 fiscal year. Buni, who presented the proposal to the state…
ASUU-BUK joins NLC nationwide strike
Bayero University Kano (BUK) branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed its members to join the nationwide strike action declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on November…
ACJL Implementation: Kano State Government rated best
Kano State Government has been awarded as the best state in terms of the Implementation of Administration of Criminal Justice Law in Nigeria (ACJL). This was contained in a statement issued to…
Hajj Cost: CSO advises NAHCON to reduce number of Saudi-based service providers, sign long-term contracts
Given the short time available for pre-hajj preparations and the rising cost of the pilgrimage, Independent Hajj Reporters, a faith-based civil society organization that monitors and reports hajj activities has advised the…
Kano CJ sets up performance review c’ttee for magistrates
Kano State Chief Judge Justice Dije Abdu-Aboki has set up a performance and evaluation committee to assess the performance of magistrates quarterly in order to ensure good administration of justice in the…
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Government has has adopted recommendations in respect in respect to employments in the state civil service
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Government has has adopted recommendations in respect in respect to employments in the state civil service. Musa Ashoms, the state Commissioner of Information and Communication, in…