From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government has approved the appointment of Professor Mohammed Bashir Tahir as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Yobe State University (YSU), Damaturu. The approval was granted…
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.
The Exemplary Career of AIG Abdurrahman: Paragon Of Excellence In the Nigeria Police Force
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Nigeria Police Force has been blessed with dedicated and hardworking officers who have served the nation with distinction. One such officer is AIG Ahmad Abdurrahman, a seasoned…
Nigeria Embraces the Future of Athletics with Roster Athletics Partnership
By Ado Salisu The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has taken a major step forward by partnering with Roster Athletics, a world-class cloud-based competition management platform trusted by leading federations across countries…
Sports Icon Presents Cup to Emir of Gombe, Creates AFCON Viewing Center for Soccer Fans in Emirate
By Ado Salisu Sports Entrepreneur Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, the former Chairman of Gombe State Athletics Association and Football Association, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to His Royal Highness, the…
FG Welcome European Commission’s of Nigeria from fron EU AML/CFT High-Risk List
The Federal Government of Nigeria has welcomed the decision of the European Commission to remove Nigeria from the European Union’s list of high-risk third countries for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing…
Explainer: Why are Kano donkeys vanishing?
By Zulaiha Danjuma Have you ever wondered where all the donkeys in Kano went? Donkeys have been a major player in the agricultural and commercial transportation system of old Kano city for…
Dangaske Lauds NAWOJ as partners in progress
A prominent businessman in Kano State, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Dangaske, stated this while receiving members of the association during a courtesy visit. Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Dangaske expressed his appreciation for the visit…
SSANU, NASU Urge FG to Include Non-Academic Staff in Ongoing Negotiations
By Hajara Abdullahi The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has called on the…
Kwankwaso Reaffirms Conditions for Defection to APC
By Hajara Abdullahi Former Kano State Governor and leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has restated his conditions for any possible defection to the ruling All…
KNUPDA Commissions New Zonal Offices to Enhance Service Delivery, Public Access
By Aisha Abubakar Mai Agogo The Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) has commissioned new zonal offices across strategic locations in the state as part of efforts to bring its…
Yobe Boosts Healthcare with 2,500 New Workers, Upgrades 5 Hospitals to Specialist Status
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu In a significant push to transform its healthcare sector, the Yobe State Government has employed 2,500 healthcare workers and upgraded five general hospitals to specialist facilities across the…
Anambra Gov’t Condemns Alleged Trafficking, Sexual Exploitation of Minors; Orders Full Investigation, Prosecution
By Mustapha Salisu The attention of the Anambra State Government has been drawn to a disturbing video currently circulating on social media platforms depicting that thirty-five (35) underage children from Ebonyi State,…
Gombe Urges Billionaire Businessman, Abdulsamad to boost Sports Projects, Not Super Eagles
By Ado Salisu Former Chairman of Gombe Football Association Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe has urged an industrialist and the Chairman of BUA Group Abdul Samad Isiaka Rabiu to offer financial support…
CNG Condemns Unprovoked Attack on Hausa Traders in Edo, Warns of Consequences
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has strongly condemned the recent unprovoked and violent attack on members of the Hausa community in Ekpoma, Edo Central. The group described…
NSA Drives Community Security Through Filmmakers
…Supports Elderly Female Actresses With Cash, Bags of Rice By Mustapha Salisu The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mr. Nuhu Ribadu, has called on community members across the country to remain vigilant and…
13 Brigade Troops Rescue 18 Passengers After Boat Hijacking
Troops of 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army have successfully rescued 18 passengers, including 2 infants, following a hijacking incident on a passenger boat traveling from Nigeria to Cameroon on 11 January 2026. Maj….
Climate Change is a Present Reality: Educate the Youth -Expert
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna A climate expert, Ibrahima Yakubu, has emphasized the importance of educating the younger generation about climate change, stating that it is crucial for them to grasp the science…
Peace, Unity Tournament Drives Grassroots Peace, Youth Empowerment in Jos South
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The second edition of the Peace and Unity Football Tournament, organized by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Dr. Gyang…
Group of Journalists Embark on Tour of Governor Buni’s Development Projects in Yobe
From Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu In it’s effort to showcase the ongoing development initiatives within Yobe State, a group of journalists, have embarked on a media tour of Governor Buni’s various projects,…
Jigawa Gov’t Deepens Student Feeding Reform, Suspends School Principal Over Fraud
…Commissioner Sankara Leads Follow-up Inspection at Kudai Girls Model Boarding School By Mustapha Salisu The Jigawa State Government has intensified its ongoing reform of the student feeding and welfare system, following the…
Asylum seekers damaging Nigeria’s image, Governor Sule tells CAN
…describes Nasarawa as model of religious harmony Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, has decried the actions of some Nigerians abroad who fabricate stories of a “Christian genocide” to secure asylum in…
FFS Condemns Attack on Firefighters in Calabar, Labels Act as Criminal, Dangerous
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has strongly condemned the violent attack on its personnel during an emergency response in Calabar, Cross River State, describing the act as criminal and detrimental to public…
BUK Pays Appreciation Visit to Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Authority over 12 Completed Water Projects
The Management of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), on Monday, 12 January 2026, paid a courtesy and appreciation visit to the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA) in recognition of the successful…
Katsina Gov’t Defends Plan to Release 70 Bandits
By Hajara Abdullahi The Katsina State Government has justified its plan to release 70 individuals facing trial for alleged banditry, saying the move aims to strengthen ongoing peace efforts with armed groups…
Rabi’u Adamu Islamiyya Holds First Qur’an Graduation in Gombe
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe Rabi’u Adamu Memorial Islamic School, located in G.R.A, Gombe, has held its first-ever Qur’an graduation ceremony, marking a major milestone since its establishment. Founded under the guidance of…