By Mustapha Salisu In a recent TV interview, Katsina State Governor, Mal. Umaru Dikko Radda, attributed the setbacks bedevilling Northern Nigeria to lack of unity on the part of both leadership and…
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.
VP Shettima, stakeholders set targets for COP28
…Receive delegation from Global Energy Alliance Partnership at Presidential Villa Determined to present a strong position that will benefit the country at the forthcoming COP28 Climate Change Conference in the United Arab…
Assoc. of headmasters, principals endorses Gov. Buni’s education reforms agenda
From Tijjani Mujaheed, Yobe During a recent interactive session, the Association of Headmasters and Principals of Government Junior Day Secondary Schools in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State has endorsed the…
PRNigeria, partners to host 2nd edition of ‘Arewa 30 under 30’ Award
By Mustapha Salisu A conglomeration of media firms, PRNigeria, Daily Nigerian, and Arewa Agenda have announced their readiness to host the 2nd edition of the annual “Arewa 30 Under 30 Award and…
BDC CEO calls for collective effort to stabilize Naira
Managing Director, CEO of 313 Bureau de Change Alhaji Murtala Bashir has stressed the need for a collective effort to ensure naira stability at the Forex Market in Nigeria. Bashir in a…
President Tinubu to Saudi investors: Your investments are safe in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has assured potential investors that their investments are safe in Nigeria, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President Media & Publicity disclosed in a statement issued to newsmen…
Kano Deputy Governor commends State Assembly Members, declares them ahead of other Assemblies
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comr. Aminu Abdussalm Gwarzo, praised the Members of the State House of Assembly for their commendable performance in fulfilling their legislative duties. Representing Governor Alh. Abba…
First Lady inaugurates “No Woman, No Nation” empowerment group in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mrs. Oluremi Ahmed Tinubu, on Friday inaugurated the Jigawa State chapter of the “No Woman, No Nation” empowerment group….
Gov Buni meets Chief Of Air Staff, seeks more air surveillance in Yobe
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe state, Governor Mai Mala Buni and the Chief of Air staff, Air Marshall, Hassan Abubakar, today discussed areas of improvement on aerial patrol to improve security…
N’East Youth hails Tinubu’s appointment of Abba Isa as SSA on Disability
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The North East APC Youth Stakeholders Forum (NEAYSF), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the appointment of Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa as Senior Special Assistant on…
NNPC Foundation train Youths Corps members on financial literacy
…Over 200,000 Graduates targeted for the scheme In its bid to build the capacity of youth towards making them employers of labour, the NNPC Foundation, in partnership with Kudimata Nigeria Limited, a…
UPDATE: CITAD, ASF France train Kano Secondary School Students on E-Rights
The Centre for Technology and Development (CITAD), in partnership with Avocats Sans Frontières France (ASF France), has continued an E-rights training program targeting more than 500 secondary school students in Kano State….
One of Kano’s remaining 2023 pilgrims dies in Saudi Arabia
By Abdullahi Yusuf One of the remaining Kano State pilgrims who performed the 2023 Hajj, Alhaji Umar Hamza, has died in Saudi Arabia, the State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced. A statement…
Kick-starting the Tinubu administration’s food security agenda
By Temitope Ajayi During the electioneering, President Bola Tinubu promised Nigerians to increase agricultural production to ensure sufficient food in the country and guarantee food security. One of the priority agenda for…
DSS cautions against inflammatory statements
…Calls for peace during elections in Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa States The Department of State Services (DSS) has observed rising trends and patterns of incendiary comments by some personalities of influence and…
Nguru LGEA launches 2023 enrollment drive, back to school campaign
From Tijjani Mujaheed, Yobe The Nguru Local Government Education Authority has announced its unwavering commitment to enhancing and improving the quality of education within the region. Education Secretary, Mallam Hamisu Ado Nguru,…
JIRS launches JEET to block leakages of losing N42 billion annually
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Internal Revenue Service (JIRS), launched the Jigawa Enlightenment and Engagement Team (JEET) with aims to improve revenue generation services in the state. Speaking at the…
Troops arrests prime suspect in murder of Panyam Ardo in Lagos
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Nigerian army has disclosed that it has apprehended the mastermind behind the murder of the slain Alhaji Adamu Idris Gabdo, the Ardo of Panyam in Mangu Local…
KNSG moves to merge KSCHMA DRF, Facility DRF
In its move to strengthen and streamline the Drugs Revolving Fund (DRF) operations in the state, the Kano State Government, through the State Sustainable Health Commodities Supply System (SHCSS) Committee, has organized…
FRSC deploys 1,500 personnel, 35 vehicles to ensure smooth conduct of Imo, Kogi, Bayelsa Guber Polls
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed a contingent of 1,500 personnel and 35 vehicles, including tow trucks and ambulances, to each of the three states – Bayelsa, Kogi, and Imo…
President Tinubu set to attend Saudi-Africa Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
President Bola Tinubu will, today (Thursday) depart Abuja for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend the Saudi-Africa Summit, which is scheduled to take place in Riyadh on November 10, 2023. At the Saudi-Africa…
Niger Delta will witness monumental development under Tinubu – VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment towards the overall development of the Niger Delta as well as other parts of…
Embrace Appeal Court decisions, Plateau ex-student leaders tell residents
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Group Operating under the auspices of League of Former Student Union Leaders has urged Plateau State citizens to accept Appeal Court Judgements. Addressing Journalists on Wednesday at Crest…
Appeal Court Judgments: Gov. Mutfwang calls for calm amidst protests
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has pleaded for calm amongst citizens of the state in the wake of protests sparked by the recent Appeal Court decisions that invalidated…
Governor Namadi inaugurates 19-Member Hisbah Review Committee
Governor Umar Namadi today inaugurated a 19-member Hisba Review Committee with Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Bala Ibrahim, as chairman. Yusuf Suleiman, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Jigawa State…