From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has presented a budget of N295,434,568,464 for the year 2024 to the Plateau State House of Assembly for consideration. The budget, tagged “Budget…
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.
Kano Pillars Management sympathizes with fans over club’s defeat in Lagos
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Management of Kano Pillars Football Club has sympathized with supporters of the club for the team’s defeat by Sporting Lagos FC on Monday. The Chairman of the Club,…
Nguru Education Secretary: Rejuvenating education section is responsibility of all
From Tijjani Mujaheed, Yobe In an effort to chart a new course for basic education in Nguru Local Government Education Authority, Acting Education Secretary Alhaji Hamisu Ado Nguru has summoned all critical…
Dangote creates 30 entrepreneurs
The Dangote Cement Plc has announced the creation of 30 new entrepreneurs who are expected to help bolster food production and ginger the Nigerian economy. The new Chief Executives were graduated weekend…
NEDC, Japanese Corporation provide 112 public address systems in North-East
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu North-East Development Commission (NEDC) in collaboration with Japanese International Corporation Agency (JICA) has donated 112 public address system to the six states of the region. Dr Garba…
NUJ congratulates Zainab Rabo on appointment as SSA to Jigawa Governor
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ) Jigawa State Council has congratulated, Comrade Zainab Shu’aibu Rabo, over her appointment as Senior Special Assistant on Media Affairs to the Governor of Jigawa State, Malam…
KNSG okays over N40 Billion for various projects
Kano State Government during its 8th Executive Council meeting approved the release of N40,353,117,070 for the execution of various projects in the state. This was contained in a press statement released to…
EFCC vindicates former Borno Commissioner-nominee, Ngoshe of Alleged N24m fraud
Maiduguri, Borno State – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vindicated Dr. Ibrahim Yusuf Ngoshe, a former Commissioner-nominee in Borno State, of the alleged misappropriation of N24 million. Recall Dr….
Zamfara IDPs Recount Neglect, Despair, Hardship
By Salim Umar Ibrahim & Yusha’u A. Ibrahim Bilki Ibrahim and 20 other displaced persons in Zanfara State got a last-minute hope that made them not spend the night on empty stomachs….
Emulate late Gen Abba 3-3, Emir of Zazzau charges upcoming generation
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, has charged the upcoming generation to emulate the virtues of the late Major General Abba Abdulkadir, popularly known as Abba…
Plateau North Senatorial Candidate is set for Rerun elections -LP
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Former Member of the Plateau State House of Assembly and a political Stakeholder of the Labour Party LP in Plateau State, Daniel Nanbol Listick, has described the judgement…
Group commends Jigawa govt for prioritizing citizens’ input in budget formulation
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Exceptional Leadership and Integrity Promotion Initiatives (ELIP Initiatives) congratulated the Jigawa state government for institutionalization of Citizens’ participation in the high level budget discussion chaired by the…
Kano Deputy Governor leads delegation to condole Emir of Zazzau on brother’s passing
By Mustapha Salisu The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, headed a delegation representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to pay their respects and condolences to His Highness, the Emir…
What critics of Rufai Oseni don’t know about journalism
By Farooq A. Kperogi A viral, contentious dialogic confrontation between Arise TV’s Rufai Oseni and one Jesutega Onokpasa, identified as a lawyer and “APC chieftain,” on November 30 has once again centralized…
Kaduna Governor appoints Surveyor as SA on Rural Development
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, has appointed Surveyor Shehu Aminu Abdullahi as his new Special Adviser on Rural Development. Abdullahi was born in Zango…
Senator Zanna: My victory shows PDP is back in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Senator representing Jigawa North-Central Alhaji Mustapha Habeeb Zanna, described his victory as a sign of People’s Democratic Party’s victory in the forthcoming 2027 general election in Jigawa…
Kano State Deputy Governor warns against absenteeism in LGAs
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Deputy Governor and Commissioner of the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo on Saturday warned that the state government will not tolerate…
Troops burst illegal weapon factory in Plateau, arrest 2 syndicate
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) said its team has uncovered and dismantled an illegal weapon manufacturing factory in Vom, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State….
Kano Pillars Sign Partnership With Rambo Insecticide Company
By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano Pillars,a Nigerian Professional Football League side,has signed a partnership with the Rambo Insecticide Company for the provision of jersey and other training kits to the Club. The Chairman…
Governor Umar Namadi’s unusual development strides in Jigawa State
By Zakari Kafinhausa When Governor Umar Namadi became the flag bearer for the All Progressivesp Congress (APC), in Jigawa State, virtually, all his challengers conceded and were discouraged from continuing the fight…
New York’s UN Human Rights Director resigns, slams organization for failing to protect civilians in Palestine
New York’s UN Human Rights Director, Craig Mokhiber, has resigned from his position, delivering a scathing letter of resignation in which he criticized the United Nations for its inability to prevent what…
CITAD partners ASF France to train over 500 Kano Secondary School Students on Digital Rights
By Yusuf Sani Maitama The Centre for Technology and Development (CITAD), in partnership with Avocats Sans Frontières France (ASF France), has launched an E-rights training program targeting over 500 secondary school students…
Tinubu Minister’s private jet crashes
Tragedy was averted when an aircraft which had Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power, on board crash-landed near Ibadan Airport in Oyo State. Information had earlier filtered in that the aircraft crashed, but…
BUA responds to Dangote’s claims of blackmail
In a recent 7-page editorial, Aliko Dangote, the chairman of Dangote Group, accused BUA of blackmail and sabotage. BUA has now responded to these allegations, providing a detailed account of several instances…
Kano Foreign Scholarship: 3rd batch of 159 graduates departs for India
By Abdullahi Yusuf The third batch of 159 graduates, out of the 1,001 indigenous students that graduated with first class and sponsored by Kano State Government to study abroad, have been airlifted…