From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) has pledged to support the Jigawa State government in addressing the challenges of out-of-school children in the state. This…
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.
Gov Mutfwang appeals for unity for progress of Plateau
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has called for unity amongst members of the Christendom, saying Plateau’s progress depends on it. He made the call during the…
NNPC/Aiteo Joint Venture launches Nembe Crude Oil Grade
…As Export of Two 950,000 barrels Cargoes Commences The NNPC/Aiteo Joint venture has announced the introduction of Nembe Crude Oil Grade, a new crude oil grade into the international crude oil market….
Lalong elated over Senate Victory at Appeal Court; calls for unity, cohesion
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Bako Lalong has described his affirmation as the duly elected Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District by the Court of Appeal…
Plateau: Gov Mutfwang inaugurates state-level steering c’ttee for sustainable Economic Development
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has inaugurated a state-level steering committee under the Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Development for Decent Employment in Nigeria (SEDIN) programme to drive sustainable…
Warning: Patriotic Elders Backs FG against America
By Muhammad Kabir, Kano The Patriotic Elders Forum for Peace and Unity, has taken a stern position against the United States of America, over recently warning their Citizens to be wary of…
NNPC working with NEITI, stakeholders to reconcile 2021 report
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) will continue to collaborate with the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) and all relevant stakeholders in the Reconciliation Committee set up by President…
President Tinubu appoints Coordinator for new Healthcare Initiative
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Abdu Mukhtar to serve as the National Coordinator of the Presidential ‘Unlocking Healthcare Value-Chain’ Initiative, which is domiciled under the Federal Ministry of…
Modern Technology Will Bring Advancement, Employment to Nigerians, Says Bizclassics President
The President of Bizclassics Nigeria Limited, Alhaji Aminu Rabiu Ali, has called on philanthropists and politicians in Nigeria to contribute towards investing in the development of modern technology in the Northern part…
CITAD: 4th KANSIS23 calls for responsible use of social media
By Mustapha Salisu The two-day Kano Social Influencers Summit (KANSIS) 2023, organized by the Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), concluded with participants calling for responsible use of social media. In…
KNSG begins reconstruction of collapsed 3-Cell Box culvert at Gwarzo
The Kano State Government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has begun reconstruction of the Danya, Kwakwaci Box culvert in Gwarzo Local Government Area (LGA), which collapsed due to heavy…
Gov. Zulum inaugurates vocational institute to empower youths in Mafa
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Maiduguri Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has officially opened a vocational training institute in Mafa Local Government, equipped to train up to 600 youths annually. The…
Gov. Mutfwang presents N295.4bn budget for 2024
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has presented a budget of N295,434,568,464 for the year 2024 to the Plateau State House of Assembly for consideration. The budget, tagged “Budget…
Kano Pillars Management sympathizes with fans over club’s defeat in Lagos
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Management of Kano Pillars Football Club has sympathized with supporters of the club for the team’s defeat by Sporting Lagos FC on Monday. The Chairman of the Club,…
Nguru Education Secretary: Rejuvenating education section is responsibility of all
From Tijjani Mujaheed, Yobe In an effort to chart a new course for basic education in Nguru Local Government Education Authority, Acting Education Secretary Alhaji Hamisu Ado Nguru has summoned all critical…
Dangote creates 30 entrepreneurs
The Dangote Cement Plc has announced the creation of 30 new entrepreneurs who are expected to help bolster food production and ginger the Nigerian economy. The new Chief Executives were graduated weekend…
NEDC, Japanese Corporation provide 112 public address systems in North-East
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu North-East Development Commission (NEDC) in collaboration with Japanese International Corporation Agency (JICA) has donated 112 public address system to the six states of the region. Dr Garba…
NUJ congratulates Zainab Rabo on appointment as SSA to Jigawa Governor
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ) Jigawa State Council has congratulated, Comrade Zainab Shu’aibu Rabo, over her appointment as Senior Special Assistant on Media Affairs to the Governor of Jigawa State, Malam…
KNSG okays over N40 Billion for various projects
Kano State Government during its 8th Executive Council meeting approved the release of N40,353,117,070 for the execution of various projects in the state. This was contained in a press statement released to…
EFCC vindicates former Borno Commissioner-nominee, Ngoshe of Alleged N24m fraud
Maiduguri, Borno State – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vindicated Dr. Ibrahim Yusuf Ngoshe, a former Commissioner-nominee in Borno State, of the alleged misappropriation of N24 million. Recall Dr….
Zamfara IDPs Recount Neglect, Despair, Hardship
By Salim Umar Ibrahim & Yusha’u A. Ibrahim Bilki Ibrahim and 20 other displaced persons in Zanfara State got a last-minute hope that made them not spend the night on empty stomachs….
Emulate late Gen Abba 3-3, Emir of Zazzau charges upcoming generation
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, has charged the upcoming generation to emulate the virtues of the late Major General Abba Abdulkadir, popularly known as Abba…
Plateau North Senatorial Candidate is set for Rerun elections -LP
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Former Member of the Plateau State House of Assembly and a political Stakeholder of the Labour Party LP in Plateau State, Daniel Nanbol Listick, has described the judgement…
Group commends Jigawa govt for prioritizing citizens’ input in budget formulation
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Exceptional Leadership and Integrity Promotion Initiatives (ELIP Initiatives) congratulated the Jigawa state government for institutionalization of Citizens’ participation in the high level budget discussion chaired by the…
Kano Deputy Governor leads delegation to condole Emir of Zazzau on brother’s passing
By Mustapha Salisu The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, headed a delegation representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to pay their respects and condolences to His Highness, the Emir…