By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Police Command has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the state to maintain law and order. The curfew order is contained in a statement issued to newsmen…
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 extends sympathy to flood victims in Jos North LGA
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to the victims affected by the recent flood disaster that wreaked havoc on Angwan Rogo, Naraguta, Apata and…
JICHMA vows to rectify gaps identified by JiMAF
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Contributory Health Management Agency (JICHMA) has promised to go through gaps identified by a group of Civil Society Organizations under the platform of the Jigawa…
BREAKING: IPC frowns at Police assault on journalists covering Kano tribunal
The International Press Centre (IPC) Centre for Safety and Protection of Journalists (I-CSPJ), has frowned at the attack on journalists covering the Kano State Governorship Election petition tribunal. It could be recalled…
Ohakim: Elect Uzodimma for 2nd term to guarantee Imo Charter Of Equity in Nov. 11 Guber Poll
The former governor Imo State, Dr. Ikedi Ohakim has called on the electorate in the State to elect the incumbent governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma for second term in the November 11 governorship…
Labour Minister briefs TUC on FG efforts to address grievances
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Lalong has again interfaced with the leadership of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to brief them on the efforts made by…
Plateau Deputy Governor congratulates new executives
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Deputy Governor, Hon. Josephine Piyo, has congratulated Mrs Ayuku Pwaspo on her emergence as the first woman to emerge as chairman of the Nigerian Union of…
Kebbi Gov. bags award from SWS for uplifting standard of Women in Kebbi State
The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu has received an award for his unrelenting contributions in uplifting the living standard of women in Kebbi State. This was contained in…
Diphtheria outbreak: Death toll rises to 520 in Kano
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Director General of Kano State Primary Healthcare Management Board Dr Muhammad Nasir Mahmud, said about 520 children are suspected to have died as a result of the…
FLAG NIGERIA launched In Kano, aims To address Nation’s socio-economic, political challenges
By Abdullahi Yusuf A programme, FLAG NIGERIA, aimed at addressing Nigeria’s critical socio-economic and political challenges has been launched in Kano. Launching the programme at Pegro Africa Conference Hall, Zaria Road, Kano,…
Controversy surrounding retirement of Kuraye’s District Head in Katsina
Alhaji Abubakar Abdullahi Ahmadu II, the District Head of Kuraye, has found himself at the center of a swirling controversy following his purported retirement. In a Press statement signed and issued to…
Plateau tribunal judgement: JNI appeals for calm
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos An umbrella body of the Muslim Ummah in Plateau State known as Jama’atu Nasril Islam JNI has appealed for calm among the citizens of the state following the…
KACRAN hails Tinubu’s appointment of Wike as FCT Minister, advocates for fairness, justice
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) expresses its appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his wise decision in appointing Barrister Nyeson Wike, former…
Kano Guber: Tribunal set to deliver judgment on Wednesday
The Kano State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has fixed Wednesday for judgement in the petition by the All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging the victory of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of the New…
Promoting Professionalism: NUJ inaugurates 7-man media c’ttee in Borno
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Borno State Council, Comrade Dauda Iliya has today inaugurated a 7-man Media Committee to promote professionalism and the activities…
Labour Minister engages NLC over demands, strike threats
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Bako Lalong and the Minister of State Nkeiruka Onyeajeocha have met with members of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC towards finding solutions…
President Tinubu approves appointment of 18 aides in VP’s office
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of 18 Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants to actualize the agenda of the Federal Government across the different sectors of the economy. In…
I’ll fulfil my 12 Point Agenda campaign promises – Gov. Namadi
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Governor of Jigawa state Alhaji Umar Namadi has vowed to fulfill his campaign promises of 12 Point Agenda to the citizens of Jigawa state by providing basic…
Joint Nigerian Army, Police troops neutralize IPOB/ESN combatants in Abia, Enugu encounters
…Burst hideouts, Recover Artillery Guns Joint troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police have neutralized 3 combatants of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, Eastern…
Tribunal’s verdict confirms Zamfara Gov’s victory
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Election tribunal verdict by the Sokoto gubernatorial elections petition tribunal has confirmed the victory of Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State. Speaking shortly after the verdict, Governor Lawal…
98 Alumni hail BUA for school rehabilitation
Members of the Old Students Association of Jakara Primary School have commended the Chairman, BUA Group of Companies, Abdussamad Isyaku Rabiu for rehabilitation and construction projects accorded to the school. The Chairman…
Kogi Guber: Pharm Onimisi Adeiza, leads Okene || mega rally, welcomes defectors
By Ozumi Abdul Ahead of the November 11 governorship poll in Kogi state Pharmacist Onimisi Joseph Adeiiza on Sunday led a mega rally in support of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and…
KNSG committed to restoring lost glory of State health facilities
The Executive Secretary Kano State Hospitals Management Board Dr Mansur Mudi Nagoda has reaffirmed the State government’s position on restoring all health facilities to it’s lost glory. This was contained in a…
JIMAF launches sensitization campaign on access to JICHMA services in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse A Non-Governmental Organization known as Jigawa Maternal Accountability Forum (JIMAF) with support from OPTIONS embarked on massive enlightenment campaigns on basic minimum package for health services. The campaign…
APC condemns scrap of Sharia Commissions by Zamfara Govt
From brahim Kaulahi, Gusau The All Progressives Congress APC Zamfara State chapter has condemned in strong terms the circular of restructuring of Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) signed by the permanent…