A United Nations special report on the persistent insecurity situation in parts of Katsina State has unveiled 24 terrorists’ cells spread across about 30 forests in this North-West area of Nigeria. The…
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.
INEC, Police, Others Ready For Kano Re-run Poll
By Abdullahi Yusuf Stakeholders involved in the Feb.3 State Constituency re-run elections in Kano State have expressed readiness for the conduct of the poll. The stakeholders which include the Independent National Electoral…
Gov. Buni, Dignitaries Attend Fundraising Dinner for Yobe East Senatorial Election
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, along with other prominent figures, attended a fundraising dinner organized by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in preparation for the…
Plateau Deputy Governor Vows to Reach Every Child with Immunization
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Deputy Governor, Josephine Piyo has assured that hands are on deck to ensure that all eligible children in the state are immunised against deadly and debilitating…
Kano SUBEB Unveils Plan for Additional Teacher Recruitment
By Ibrahim Hamisu In a bid to enhance the quality of education in Basic Education Schools, the Kano State Government reveals a strategic plan to recruit more teachers. The announcement was made…
SUBEB Recovers N36 Million in Promotion Verification Exercise
By Ibrahim Hamisu The Executive Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) Malam Yusif Kabir has said the Board had recovered Thirty Six Million Naira during promotion verification exercise conducted by the…
Plateau Assembly Crisis: Speaker Bars 16 PDP, APC Members From Resuming Legislative Duties
…I have a court injunction, says speaker From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Old Government House, venue of the sitting of the Plateau State House of Assembly on Tuesday witness a serious drama…
SWAN Kano Chapter Celebrates Comr. Abdulgafar Oladimeji’s Achievement in Sports Law
By Muzammil Dalha Yola, KANO SWAN The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Kano State Chapter joins in celebrating the remarkable achievement of Comrade Abdulgafar Oladimeji, a veteran sports journalist and former…
Gaida Geza Community to Receive New Primary School as CSACEFA, AMG Foundation Commission School Toilets
From Dr. Auwalu Halilu The Kano State Government has pledged to construct a new primary school in Gaida Geza community, Kumbotso LGA. This commitment was announced on Monday, January 22, 2024, by…
MAAUN Condoles 2 Students Over Father’s Death
The Management of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), has commiserated with two students of the university over the passing away of their father, Alhaji Adamu Ibrahim Lawan who died on…
BREAKING: Gov. Mutfwang Declares 24 Hour Curfew in Mangu LGA
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has declared a 24 hour curfew on Mangu Local Government Area of the state with immediate effect. In a statement signed by his…
Re-echoing Gov. Yusuf’s Supreme Court Victory And Triumphant Entry Into Kano
By Abdullahi Yusuf The verdict of the Supreme Court which affirmed Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) as the duly elected Executive Governor of Kano State may have…
Adamawa Govt To Shutdown Hotels Without CCTV Cameras
From Umar Dankano, Yola Following the recent suspected ritual killing of a lady at a hotel in Yola, Adamawa state capital, the state government has threaten to close down any hotel without…
FG, NIRSAL Train 1061 Wheat Farmers/Extension Agents in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse In Jigawa State, a total of 706 farmers and 355 extension agents have undergone modern wheat farming training facilitated by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Food Security…
Nigerian Photo Journalist Maikatanga Secures 3rd Position in Africa-China Forum
By Musa Sani Aliyu The prestigious Africa China Journalist Forum recently concluded its highly anticipated Africa-China Photo Forum and Exhibition 2023, where photographers from across Africa showcased their talent and creativity. Among…
No Baby Was Stolen Under Our Care – Dr. Nagoda
The Management of Kano State Hospitals Management Board have refuted the story making arounds that a baby born at Waziri Shehu Gidado General Hospital was stolen under the care of the facility….
Relocation Of Agencies: Northern Senators Pledge To Address Constituents’ Concerns
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Northern Senators Forum has assured constituents in the region of its commitment towards addressing their concerns regarding certain decisions and policies put forth by the Federal Government. The…
NBC Code: NGE Salutes Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has commended Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court, Abuja, for declaring null and void some provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code,…
Gov. Radda Launches Katsina-Abuja Rano Air Flight Route
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Dikko Umar Radda has on Sunday launched the Katsina-Abuja Rano Air flight route. A statement by the Governor’s SSA Social Media,Isah Migdad,said Radda launched the direct flight at…
KNSG Advocates Collaborative Efforts Among Security Agencies
By Mustapha Salisu Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has urged security agencies across the country to foster synergy in their operations to enhance overall security in Nigeria. The Governor made…
Accelerating Growth and Development in Africa: The Role of Technology and Innovation
By Onipede Paul Oyekunle Africa, a cradle of civilization whose strength was weakened by the colonialists and the successors of its founding fathers has in no measures suffered setbacks amidst it’s immense…
Gov Mutfwang Assures Plateau People of Good Governance
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has pledged his administration’s commitment to fulfilling promises of Good Governance made to the people of the state. The Governor made the assurance…
Kano APC Elders, Integrity Group Dismiss Calls for Ganduje’s Sack
By Muhammad Kabir, Kano The influential Kano All Progressive Congress (APC) Elders and Integrity Bloc have issued a collective stance, urging President Tinubu and discerning Nigerians to disregard recent calls by certain…
Sen. Binos Empowers Dry Season Farmers in Adamawa with 200 Water Pumps
From Umar Dankano, Yola Senator Binos Dauda Yaroe, representing the Adamawa Southern zone, has provided a boost to 200 dry season farmers across the nine local government areas of Adamawa Southern Senatorial…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery Registers MOMAN, IPMAN, DAPPMAN Members for Products’ Distribution
Management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced registration of distributors for the lifting and distribution of refined petroleum products across the country. So far, members of three prominent associations, that constitute 75…