By Abdullahi Yusuf As part of preparations for the next mass wedding of suitors sponsored by the Kano State Government, the State Agency for the Control of Aids (SACA) has commenced a…
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.
Forum expresses concerns over Appeal Court verdicts of Plateau National Assembly Members
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos A group under the aegis of the Forum of Former Youth Leader Veterans (FFYLV) in Plateau state has expressed concerns over the ongoing delivery of judgment by the…
Governor Mutfwang of Plateau promises sustain PDP’s mandate
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has reassured that he will defend and protect the mandate given to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) by the people of Plateau during…
CITAD hosts stakeholders meeting on circular economy, e-waste in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu In an effort to eradicate health hazards from electronic waste, the Center for Information Technology (CITAD) hosted a one-day stakeholders meeting on circular economy and e-waste in Kano on…
Senator Wali commissions complex in Kazaure Poly
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Senator representing Jigawa North-West zone, Alhaji Babangida Hussaini (the Wali of Kazaure) has commissioned a multi-billion Mathematics and Statistics complex at Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic Kazaure. Senator…
Lack of autonomy: PASAN shutdown Gombe Assembly
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The state chapter of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) has shut down the Gombe state House of Assembly, in compliance with the nationwide strike of the…
KACRAN condoles Fika Emirate over death of former HoSF Fika
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) paid a condolence visit to the palace of His Royal Highness the Emir of Fika, Alhaji Mohammad Ibn Abali…
How a Young Development Practitioner is Empowering Women and Youth in Nigeria
Meet Abdulazeez, a young development practitioner who empowers women and youth in Nigeria. He studied mass communication at Bayero University Kano, but a life-changing experience in a remote community near his campus…
Dangote Cement bags best ‘Contributing Employer Award’
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has named the Dangote Cement Plc as the best Contributing Employer for the year 2022 in Kogi State. In a letter seen by this reporter, the Fund…
NEDC: Gov. Buni urges Commission to renovate 2 Colleges in Yobe
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has called on the North East Development Commission (NEDC) to renovate the Geidam Polytechnic and Gujba College of Agriculture. Buni made…
AKK Gas Pipeline to be completed by Dec 2024, NNPC says
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) announced on August 4, 2023, that the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline Project, which is at 80% completion, would be delivered by December 2024. The NNPC…
Gratuities: Pensioners hail Kano State Govt. for earmarking N6bn to clear backlog
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Pensioners Forum has commended the State Government for setting aside N6 billion to settle gratuities and death benefits of over 5,000 retired civil servants in the…
Gombe generates N19bn in one year – Official
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Chairman Revenue Recovery Tribunal His Worship Muhammad Tukur Jungudo said Gombe state has generated N19 billion within one year of the establishment of the tribunal. He stated…
Supreme Court Verdict: Information Minister urges Nigerians to unite for Renewed Hope Agenda
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has urged Nigerians to unite and support the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Supreme Court validates presidential…
MAAUN condoles late Bello Maitama Yusuf’s family, describes his death a colossal loss
The Management staff of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), led by the President of the university, Prof. (Dr.) Mohammad Israr, on Friday paid a condolence visit to the family of…
Supreme Court Judgement: Rafsanjani urges Nigerians to accept verdict as completion of 2023 presidential election circle
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Executive Director, CISLAC, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, has urged Nigerians to put aside their grievances and accept the verdict of the Supreme Court which affirmed the election of President…
Group decries persistent insecurity in Zamfara state, urges FG’s intervention
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Coalition of Arewa Media Activists (COAMA) has condemned the “persistent’ insecurity in Zamfara State, describing the situation as “deeply distressing.” This is contained in a Communique issued to…
KNSG reaffirms commitment to tackle youth drug abuse
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling youth drug abuse, calling on religious leaders and all residents to join in the fight. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf…
4th KanSIS23 Summit: CITAD Holds Sessions on Social Media, Whistleblowing, E-Agriculture, Announces Hackathon Winners
By Mustapha Salisu The Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) held its 4th KANSIS2023 Summit on October 25-26, 2023, at Yusuf Maitama Sule University in Kano State. The annual event brings…
Reproductive health: A360 Advocates HCD on adolescents girls in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse A non Governmental Organization known as A360 through Society For Family Health (SFH) has called on Jigawa state government to put more emphasis on Human Capital Development of…
Supreme Court Verdict: Use Victory to Improve Governance in Nigeria
The 2023 general election came to its full cycle with the verdict of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on 26th October 2023. Although a significant number of Nigerians hold reservations against the…
Polymer is part of our daily lives, says Gov. Uba Sani
From By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor Mallam Uba Sani has said that polymer materials have become an integral part of our daily lives, from the plastic packaging that safeguards our…
Drug war: NDLEA ‘ll deploy personnel in 774 LGAs in 2024 – Marwa
Katsina Gov. Radda seeks partnership with Agency Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has said that the anti-narcotics body will deploy…
Atiku Abubakar: The disjuncture in the constant conjucture
By Bala Ibrahim I have nothing personal against Atiku Abubakar, the defeated presidential candidate of the PDP and the charismatic Waziri of Adamawa. In fact, to the contrary, I love him for…
Palestine & Israel – Igbo & Yoruba by Adedamola Adetayo – A rebuttal
By Law Mefor On the surface, the piece “Palestine & Israel – Igbo & Yoruba” published 9th October, 2023 by one Adedamola Adetayo is one of those rants that do not deserve…