From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Transparency International in Nigeria held a National Seminar on Targeted Electoral Reforms and Enhanced Judicial Integrity in Post-election Litigation. In a communique…
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.
Al-Ma’arif College Potiskum, Matriculates About 297 Students In Yobe
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Al-Ma’arif College of Health Sciences and Technology Potiskum of Yobe State matriculated about 297 fresh students for various programmes in different departments of the College for set…
RAF Empowers Widows of Late Journalists, Activists During Its 13th End of Year Event
By Ozumi Abdul The Richard Akinnola Foundation (RAF), on Saturday held the first phase of its 13th end of the year empowerment program. The event saw the distribution of food items and…
Kyari, Kerry, Moynihan, others discuss climate issues at COP28 in UAE
Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Malam Mele Kyari joined other global personalities on Thursday, November 30, 2023, in Dubai, UAE, to brainstorm on climate issues…
Tackling Economic And Security Challenges of South East Through Peace In South East Project (PISE-P)
By Law Mefor For a while now, the South East has been in terrible shape. The area that was the safest and most tranquil in the nation around two years ago is…
Asset Recovery: Transparency Issues, Overemphasis on Abacha Loot Restricts Efforts – Group
Lack of transparency, excessive fixation on the Abacha loot, inadequate legal and accounting skills, the uncooperative attitude of accused persons and limited external support have been described as issues limiting the efforts…
NEPC’s Financial Support Reaches over 100 MSMEs, Exporters
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has moved to assist over 100 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and exporters on how to access finances to boost their businesses. This is even…
Northern States laud New Incentives as vaccination rate hits 2m
The New Incentives – All Babies Are Equal (NI-ABAE) program said it has so far provided cash incentives amounting to N4,752,714,560 to 1,838,981 caregivers in northern Nigeria to increase childhood vaccination rates…
Deputy Senate President plans foreign scholarship for first-class graduates
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has said that preparations are in top gear to commence postgraduate foreign scholarships for indigent students who graduated with first-class. This was contained…
Yobe Education Technical Committee Charts New Course for Out-of-School Children
From Hamisu Ado, Nguru In a decisive move to address the out-of-school children menace and improve learning outcomes in Yobe State, the Education Technical Committee has outlined a comprehensive plan to ensure…
Tubless Hosts Maiden Arewa Photography & Make-up Show in Northern Nigeria
By Musa Sani Aliyu Nigeria, a nation brimming with artistic talent, is witnessing a surge in creative innovation, showcasing a diverse range of skilled individuals from all corners of the country. At…
CITAD Graduates Mentees from Mu’azzam Ibrahim Philosophy Institute
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), on Thursday, proudly graduated its 2023 set of mentees from the Mu’azzam Ibrahim Institute of Philosophy and Political Theory. The three-day intensive program, held…
APC Condemns Kano Riots, Says Protests Violate Peace Accord
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the lingering protests in the state capital, describing them as a violation of the Peace Accord signed…
Group lobby for replacement of Lalong as Minister
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos A political group, Kanam Progressive Youth (KPY) in Plateau has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider the appointment of Prof. Saleh Muhammad Kanam (a lawyer) from…
NDLEA Warns Against Internal Sabotage as 2,500 New Officers Graduate
In a stern warning, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd.), has cautioned against any form of internal sabotage in the…
New Jigawa CP Leads Crackdown on Crime, over 53 Suspects Arrested
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse In a swift display of resolve and commitment to combating crime, the newly appointed Commissioner of Police for Jigawa State, CP Ahmed T. Abdullahi, has announced the arrest…
Jigawa Govt sign 5th MAF Dialogue with FCDO
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Government has signed a 5th dialogue with UK Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) on Mutual Accountability Framework (MAF). Speaking shortly after signing the dialogue, Governor…
COAS assures Gov. Alia of troops’ commitment in tackling security challenges
…Visit troops in Nasarawa The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has reiterated the commitment of Nigerian Army troops in decisively tackling security challenges experienced in some parts of…
Zamfara: Group petitions Gov, Assembly for appointing non indegene as Chairman revenue service
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau A Nongovernmental organisation Zamfara Circle Community Initiative has today (Wednesday) served the State Governor and the Speaker House of Assembly with copies of petition over what it described…
Climate Change: A “Perpetual Pandemic” in Disguise and the Way Forward
By Olaogun Michael Sunkanmi Overview Amidst the global unprecedented challenges, ranging from economic hardship, military takeover in some parts of Africa, Russian-Ukraine and Israel-Gaza wars, conversation continues on the “war” of nature…
TJ&GP, TinT-Follow Taxes Partner to Improve Tax Transparency, Equity in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu The Tax Justice and Governance Platform (TJ&GP) in collaboration with TinT-Follow Taxes has organized a two-day sensitization engagement for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Members of the media on…
Charcoal Scarcity Hits Kano, Residents Revert To Firewood
By Abdullahi Yusuf Charcoal, an alternative source of energy, has become scarce in Kano, with many residents of the city now reverting to firewood for cooking and heating purposes. A lot of…
COAS Commissions Multiple Community Projects in Plateau, Says No More Hiding Place For Criminals
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has declared that, there is no hiding place again for criminals in Plateau State. He made the declaration…
AKTH To Mark World Premature Day Today
The Department of Paediatrics of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital will commemorate World Prematurity Day today (Wednesday) at the Main Conference hall of the hospital. According to a statement issued by the Head…
Kano Deputy Governor’s CPS Emphasizes Ethics, Developmental Journalism for Upcoming Journalists
By Mustapha Salisu The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, has urged aspiring journalists in the state to uphold ethical standards and pursue developmental…