From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Zamfara State Police command has keyed into partnership with the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations under the umbrella of Zamfara Technical Team of Safer Schools (ZSSTT) in aggressive…
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.
IHRC Condemns Bombing of Over 80 Innocent People at Maulud Event in Nigeria, Says Country Director Bakoji
The Nigerian Chapter of International Human Rights Commission (IHRC), through its Country Director in Nigeria, Amb. Abdullahi Adamu Bakoji has filed a report to office of the IHRC Global Director General, H.E…
Abdulmumin Jibrin Urges Tinubu to Increase Funding for Foreign Affairs Ministry to Achieve “4D” Foreign Policy
Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, member representing Kiru/Bebeji federal constituency, kano and Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to find ways of making…
Bandits attack: Zamfara Lawmaker condemns attack on communities
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau A Zamfara State member house of representatives, Abdulmalik Zubairu Zannah of Bungudu/Maru Federal Constituency has condoled with the families of victims of the recent bandit’s attack in his…
CITAD Empowers Youth in E-Waste Management with “3R” Training Program
By Mustaha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has launched the second phase of its training program, equipping 40 youths with skills in digital technology repair, recovery, and reuse…
16 Days of Activism: Kano Unites Against Gender-Based Violence in Awareness Walk
Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), National Human Rights Commission, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and other civil societies added…
Bagaja Renewables to provide uninterrupted green energy to Gida Dubu Estate
The Management of Bagaja Renewables says it is currently testing its 1MW independent peak connected solar mini grid plant that will provide green and sustainable electricity to Gida Dubu community in kano…
Tudun Biri Blast: Security Expert Calls Drone Strike on Civilians “Deadly Intentional Act,” Demands Investigation
By Mustapha Salisu A security expert and human rights advocate has condemned the recent accidental bombing by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on unarmed civilians at Tudun Biri, Igabi Lga of Kaduna…
Katsina Emir Expels AGILE Program Over Alleged Violations of Islamic Teachings
By Mustapha Salisu His Highness the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, has expelled the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) program from Katsina state. The decision was made…
We’ve trained over 8,000 primary school teachers in Kano – PLANE
Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria, PLANE, has revealed that it has trained over 8,000 primary school teachers in Kano The PLANE’s State Team Lead, Malam Umar Lawan, revealed this during…
CITAD Empowers PWDs in Kano to Fight Corruption with Technology
By Mustapha Salisu In celebration of International Anti-Corruption Day, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) organized a special event focused on empowering Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to fight corruption using…
NCM Condemns Bombing of Unarmed Civilians in Kaduna, Demands Justice
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Northern Consensus Movement (NCM), an amalgamation of 593 community-based, socio-cultural and economic associations from the 19 Northern States and associations of Northerners residing in the 17 Southern…
Philanthropist sponsors scholarship to 13 students of tertiary institutions in Zamfara
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau A Zamfara-based philanthropist, Alhaji Sanusi Bala Turaki has sponsored scholarships to 13 students of various tertiary institutions in his bid to assist in providing sound education in the…
Stakeholders advocate for need to end violence against Women, girls
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The need for collaborative effort between government and key Stakeholders to end gender-based violence, especially against women and girls dominated discussions at a one-day media parley in Jos….
Kano Men March Against GBV in Solidarity with Women’s Rights
By Mustapha Salisu A group of Kano men under the umbrella of Baobab for Women’s Human Rights took to the streets on Friday, 8th December 2023, for an advocacy walk to raise…
CITAD Demands Immediate Release of Detained Rhoda Jatau for Social Media Post
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) held a press conference addressing the continuous detention of Rhoda Jatau by the Bauchi State Government over a social media post. Y.Z. Ya’u, the…
Nigerian Army Renovates Schools in Jigawa Communities
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Nigerian Army has completed the renovation and furnishing of 24 classrooms at the Limawa Primary School in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State. PRIME TIME NEWS…
Gov Idris approves payment of over N1.7bn to 745 State, LGA, LGEA retirees
In continuation of the good legacies of his predecessor, Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has approved the release of N 1,795,505,173.08 for the payment of gratuity and death…
CIPP Winds Up Activities February 2024
From Abdullahi Yusuf After five years of conflict prevention and peacebuilding in parts of Nigeria, the Community Initiatives To Promote Peace(CIPP), is winding up its activities in February 2024. Funded by the…
Labour Minister Lalong Tasks Nigerian Researchers To Leverage Innovation For Job Creation
From Tongnaan Bawa Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Lalong has charged Nigerian researchers to consolidate on their findings to create jobs and build the economy. The Minister said this at the…
Kano Para Athletes Risk Missing Games Due to Lack of Funding
The participation of Kano State para athletes in the upcoming 2nd National Para Games hangs in the balance due to a lack of funding from the state government. The games, scheduled for…
UNICEF Visits Yobe, Promises Continued Support for Education Sector
From Tijjani Muhammad, Yobe A team from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Borno D Field Office visited Nguru Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) to assess the impact of ongoing education programs…
RAAMP: CITAD Empowers Kaduna Drivers With ICT Skills
The training department of the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) took steps on Monday to enhance the capacities of 14 Kaduna State drivers of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing…
Jigawa: Only 56.2% Pregnant Women Aware of IFA Benefits as NGO Expands Interventions
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse A non-governmental Organization known as Nutrition International in partnership with the Jigawa government through FACE-PAM and SWODEN expanded its interventions from three to eight local government areas in…
Jigawa Men Raise Voices Against Women’s Rights Violation
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse A group of Jigawa men under the Baobob organization joined forces to raise their voices against gender-based violence and promote women’s rights. As part of the 16 Days…