By Mohammed Dahiru Lawal (MD) On Thursday, renowned Kano-based ‘photo maestro’ Nasiru Rabiu who goes by the alias and brand name Tubless was arrested, temporarily “arraigned,” detained and released by the Kano…
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.
Troops Clear Bandits’ Enclaves, Neutralise Scores in Zamfara – General Ahmed
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Troops of the Operation Hadarin Daji under 1brigade of the Nigerian Army has successfully cleared some identified notorious bandits’ enclaves in Zamfara State that led to neutralising number…
Digesting Ganduje’s Invitation To Gov. Abba Yusuf, Others
By Abdullahi Yusuf A popular Hausa maxim about Kano politics says: “Siyasar Kano Sai Kano,” meaning, Kano politics is unique, played nowhere else but Kano. Kano politics has always been vibrant, amusing,…
Army Chief Orders Tougher Stance Against Plateau Disruptors
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has ordered troops of the 3 Division Nigerian Army and the Joint Task Force Operation Safe Haven to…
We Have Absolute Confidence In Ododo To Deliver On Good Governance – VP Shettima
…Says Tinubu working towards optimising Kogi’s vast potentials Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed the absolute confidence of the Tinubu administration in the new Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Usman Ododo, to…
Skyline University Moves to Support Quality Education in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Skyline University has expressed its readiness to partner with stakeholders to strengthen the quality education system in Jigawa state. The announcement was made by the Vice Chancellor of…
Reps Team Up with Military, Others to Combat Oil Theft
The House of Representatives’ Special Committee on Oil Theft has promised to collaborate with the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security organisations in the country to tackle the scourge of crude oil…
Arewa Women’s Initiative, KALAMED, Drives Societal Change in Kano State
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba Marking a year of remarkable success with over 2000 beneficiaries in monthly mentorship dialogue sessions, Kano Ladies Mentors and Mentees Dialogue (KALAMED) emerges as a force in reshaping…
Nigeria’s Food Insecurity: Planning, Distribution & Tech to the Rescue
By Aladeokomo Babatunde S Food insecurity, a major problem in Nigeria affects millions of individuals who find it difficult to get adequate food and nourishment. The United Nations lists inflation, rising food…
KNSG Warns LG Chairmen Against Illicit Sale of Gov’t Properties
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Government has issued a stern warning to all 44 local government chairmen instructing them to immediately cease from any unauthorized sale of government properties within their domain…
Gov. Mutfwang Relaxes Curfew in Mangu LGA Between 4pm to 8am
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has relaxed the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed on Mangu Local Government Area of the state. The curfew is…
Plateau Violence: Gov. Mutfwang Visits Mangu, Extends Support to IDPs in Bokkos, Appeals for Peace, Unity
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang as on Friday undertaken an assessment of the recent security breach in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The Governor later paid…
Again, FRCN Kaduna Goes Off Air After 1 Month of Resuscitation
By Mohammed Bello Less than one month after resuscitation of FRCN kaduna back on air, it has gone off air again. Investigation revealed that this time,the off air was as a result…
Urgent Appeal By KACRAN to Halt Unauthorized Destruction of Cattle Route in Potiskum, Yobe State
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The National President of Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN), Honorable Khalid Muhammad Bello, urgently calls upon the Executive Chairman of Potiskum Local Government Council,…
PDP National Chairman Condoles Gov. Mutfwang Amidst Security Concerns, Celebrates Supreme Court Victory
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Iliya Damagun, has condoled the Government and people of Plateau State following the recent security challenges leading to…
Senate Introduces Bill to Establish NDA in Delta State
By Mustapha Salisu Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, representing Delta North, has sponsored a significant bill aimed at amending the Nigerian Defence Academy Establishment Act. The proposed legislation seeks to create an additional…
CITAD Host Business Support Clinic For Youths in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu In a collaborative effort to enhance productivity and drive success, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) partnered with the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) to host a…
What If Obi Of Onitsha Is Removed By Governor Soludo
By Law Mefor I wrote a piece highlighting the constitutional order that was being challenged in Anambra state when the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, decided to call out Governor…
Salem University Gets NUC Approval to Run PhD, Other Post Graduate Programmes
The National University Commission (NUC) has granted approval to Salem University Lokoja to run PhD and other post graduate programmes. The University’s Vice Chancellor (VC), Prof. Alewo Johnson-Akubo, made the disclosure while…
KCCI Committee Meets with Kano State Task Force Chairman on Illicit Drugs, Phone Snatching
From Abdullahi Adamu Bakoji The KCCI committee on Illicit Drugs, led by Ambassador Ahmad Umar, Dan Malikin Kano, paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Chairman of the Kano State Task…
Jigawa Police Officers’ Families Receive N41 Million, Amidst Tears of Joy
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse In an emotional ceremony, the families of 24 deceased police officers in Jigawa State were brought to tears of joy as they received cheques totaling N41 million under…
Northern Consensus Movement Urges Reconsideration of CBN and FAAN Relocation
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Northern Consensus Movement (NCM) strongly opposes the Federal Government’s decision to relocate the Ministry of Aviation and certain departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from…
Gov. Buni Honors Pledge: N100 Million Presented to 157 Damaturu Market Fire Victims
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Following the devastating fire incident at the GSM Market in Damaturu, Yobe State, Governor Mai Mala Buni fulfilled his commitment by presenting a cheque of N100 million…
AFCON 2023, SWAN Ex-Officio In Charge of Northwest, Malikawa Departs to Cote D’Ivoire
By Muzammil Dalha Yola, KANO SWAN Former SWAN North West Vice President, Lurwanu Idris Malikawa departs to Cote D’Ivoire to witness the thrilling action of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON)…
FG Tasks Fertilizer Industries to Uphold High-level of Integrity
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Sen. Abubakar Kyari has tasked all operators of fertilizer industry to uphold high level of business integrity and avoid indulging in…