From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna As the world anticipates International Peace Day on September 21, 2023, several non-governmental organizations in Kaduna have embarked on a week-long journey to nurture hope and enlightenment among…
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.
NDLEA seizes illicit drug consignment at MMIA, intercepts 5 pregnant teenage girls
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has once again successfully thwarted fresh attempts at drug trafficking at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) and other locations across the country. Femi Babafemi,…
Kwara Governor orders investigation into journalist’s death
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has urged law enforcement agencies to uncover the circumstances surrounding the tragic demise of 27-year-old journalist, Yusuf Mubaarak, who was reportedly killed in Ilorin, the state’s capital….
Yobe NECAS inaugurates task force c’ttee on 2018/2019 loan recovery
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Sequel to the directives from the National chairman, the North- East Commodity Association NECAS Yobe State chapter has constituted a state joint Task- force involving DSS, Police, Civic…
We will pursue mass housing scheme – ATM Gwarzo
The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development His Excellency Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo has pledged to pursue President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policy of provision of decent mass Housing scheme for…
Gov. Idris of Kebbi State visits burnt TCN facility in Birnin Kebbi
Kebbi State Governor, Comr Dr. Nasir Idris, on Saturday visited the burnt TCN facility at Tal’udu, Birnin Kebbi, which was gutted by fire on Thursday night. This was contained in a statement…
Telecoms investment rises to $77 billion, NCC reports
Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), announced a substantial growth in telecoms investment inflow. According to Danbatta during a media briefing held in Kano, the sector’s…
Death Threat: NBA lauds Kano Governor for sacking aides, urges security probe
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) commends Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State for swiftly dismissing two of his aides following a death threat against judges of the governorship tribunal and derogatory…
UNILAG cuts fees, assures no student will dropout
Following a five-hour meeting with the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has decided to reduce its recently introduced mandatory fees. Previously, the university had raised fees…
Int’l Software Freedom Day: CITAD trains youths on Open Source Software
In its efforts to inspire next generation of programmers and developers, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has emphasized the importance of upholding the fundamental principles of software freedom. The…
International Day of Democracy: CITAD calls for greater youth inclusion in Democracy
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has emphasized the crucial role of engaging youth and children in safeguarding democracy. The Centre made the call through its Campaigns and Communication Officer,…
BREAKING: Gov Abba fires commissioner who threatened judges
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has sacked the Commissioner who threatened judges presiding over governorship elections petition tribunal in the state. In a video which has gone viral on social…
Palliative: Gov Namadi launches distribution of N1.8 Billion, 47, 410 bags of rice
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Jigawa state government has flagged off the distribution of palliatives items including: 47,410 bags of Rice, 33,339 cartons of Spaghetti, 8,303 bags of Maize and N1,080,000,000 cash to…
KACRAN raises alarm over illegal land allocations by AMAC
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has raised alarm over alleged illegal land allocations and other violations by the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC)…
Gov. Namadi appoints Auwalu Harbo, 3 Others as Chairman, Electoral Commissoners JSIEC
Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi has approved the appointment of Auwalu Muhammad Harbo as the Chairman of the Jigawa State Independent Electoral Commission (JSIEC). This was contained in a statement signed by…
Jigawa govt vows to partner with NETJIC for progress
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State government has promised to do its best to improve and support the activities of Civil Society Organizations in the state. The Special Adviser to the…
Governor Mutfwang congratulates new leadership of NUJ, Plateau state
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has congratulated Ayuku Pwaspo on her election as the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Plateau State Council. In a congratulatory…
Empowerment: 4,510 vulnerables household to benefit from Yobe post-insurgency drive
From Hamisu Ado Nguru The NG-CARES is indeed another effective instrument that would complement the efforts of Yobe State Government in the implementation of its post-insurgency recovery plan especially in the areas…
Governor Buni appoints substantive SSG, Chief of Staff, others
From Hamisu Ado Nguru The Commissioner for Home Affairs, Information and Culture, Abdullahi Bego, disclosed this shortly after the State Executive Council meeting. Bego said, “the governor confirmed appointment of Acting Secretary…
Kaduna stakeholders acknowledge media’s vital role in peace building
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Kaduna Stakeholders Meeting, a one-day workshop, has received commendation from Mr. Ibrahima Yakubu, the National President of the Nigeria Network of Peace Journalists (NNPJ), for its efforts…
FCDO, Jigawa govt inaugurates JiMAF advisory committee
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse As part of effort to achieve the agreement signed between the two parties, Jigawa state government in collaboration with Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) through ECP PERL, inaugurated…
Kano CP: 43 rival gang members embrace peace, bringing total repentant thugs to 143
A new batch of 43 thugs from two rival groups of Goburawa-Gangare and Tudun Fulani Quarters of Ungogo LGA of Kano State have embraced peace and surrender themselves to the state’s police…
NASS Tribunal: Kabs Bricklaying Academy hails Hon. Manniru Babba Dan’Agudi over victory
A firm, Kabs Bricklaying Academy has congratulated Hon. Manniru Babba Danagundi, over his triumph as the legal Member representing Kumbotso Federal Constituency, as determined by the Kano State Election Tribunal Court in…
Concerned members dissolve interim leadership of KCSF amidst democratic violations
The Concerned Members of the Kano Civil Society Forum (KCSF) have officially dissolved the interim leadership of the forum under the leadership of Ibrahim Waiya. In a statement released to newsmen from…
Kano Deputy Governor losses elder brother, Alhaji Sani Abdullahi Gwarzo
Kano State Deputy Governor, Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo who doubles as Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftancy affairs is in a state of mourning having lost his elder brother, Alhaji Sani Abdullahi…