By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba In a bid to reform the lives of repentant thugs and turn them into agents of progress, the Aminu Magashi Garba (AMG) Foundation, alongside key stakeholders, has pledged…
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.
KNSG Committed To Infrastructure Development – Information Commissioner
…Appreciates People’s Support The Kano State Government has noted with deep appreciation and satisfaction the level of enthusiasm and happiness being expressed by various segments of the public in the state over…
Zamfara Governor Presents N423bn ‘Rescue Budget’, Restates Commitment To Due Process
The Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, presented a budget estimate of N423,523,730,000.00 for the 2024 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly. The theme of the 2024 Zamfara budget is “Rescue…
Yobe Ready To Host 38th National Qur’anic Competition – Education Commissioner
From Hamisu Ado Nguru, Damaturu Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State, is buzzing with activity as the countdown to the 38th National Qur’anic Recitation Competition begins. Preparations are in full swing, promising…
Promise Kept: NNPC Commissions Port Harcourt Refinery
…Achieves Mechanical Completion, Flare Start-up of Refinery’s Area 5 Plant The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has fulfilled its pledge of achieving the mechanical completion of rehabilitation work on Area 5…
Plateau South District: Lalong Sworn In As Senator, Promises To Deliver
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos A day after resigning as Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Bako Lalong has been sworn in as Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District by Senate President Godswill…
Yobe To Host National Quranic Recitation Competition
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State government is to host the 38th National Quranic Recitation Competition in the state which commences tomorrow the 22 of December, 2023. The Commissioner Ministry of…
$150M Abacha Loot Return: CISLAC, TI France Urge Nigeria, France To Uphold Asset Recovery Laws
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, and Transparency International, TI-France chapter,have jointly called on Nigeria and France to uphold asset recovery laws ahead of the return of $150 million looted by…
Prof. Gwarzo’s Generosity Lauded by Dr. Faruq, Registrar of Nursing Council
In the interest of nursing and midwifery education, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, the President of the Group of MAAUN Universities has earned praise for his generosity and esteemed reputation. Dr Faruq Umar…
SWODEN Trains Jigawa Traditional/Religious Leaders, Tea Sellers On Gender Mainstreaming
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Society for Women Development and Empowerment of Nigerian (SWODEN) with support from Nutrition International has trained one hundred male motivators on Gender Mainstreaming in Jigawa state. Speaking…
First Lady Disburses N25m To Elderly Persons in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse No fewer than 250 elderly Persons have received the sum of N100,000 each from the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The support…
Dangote supports FG to break poverty, malnutrition cycle
…as gov’t enlists ADF in Core Committee Africa’s foremost philanthropist- Aliko Dangote-is supporting the Federal Government to help break the cycle of poverty and malnutrition in the country. In a move to…
Newly-Deployed Brigade Commander Visits Adamawa CP, Pledges Collaboration
From Umar Dankano, Yola Brigadier General Paul K. Zawaye, the newly-appointed commander of the 23rd Armoured Brigade in Yola, paid a courtesy visit to the Adamawa State Police Commissioner, CP Afolabi Babalola,…
Jigawa Govt Okays Over N5.98bn For 1,500 Mass Housing Construction
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Executive Council on Wednesday approved the contract for the construction of 1,500 Mass housing in the state. This was announced by the Commissioner of Information,…
Nguru Indigenes Unite to Tackle Unemployment at Maiden Meeting
From Auwal Salim, Yobe The first-ever meeting of Nguru indigenes, held in Yobe State, Nigeria, brought together technocrats, business tycoons, and academics to discuss ways to improve the living standards of the…
Our Resolve To Protect SMEs Remain Unshaken – VP Shettima
…Commissions SMEDAN headquarters in Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the federal government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s watch will never shift ground in its determination to protect businesses in Nigeria….
Nutrition International Trains Health Workers, Motivators in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse A non-governmental Organization known as Nutrition International in partnership with FacE-PAM and SWODEN has trained 75 healthcare workers and 100 male motivators in Jigawa state. Speaking during the…
Media Networks Advocate for 30% Budget Allocation for Peace building in Nigeria
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna In a bid to promote peaceful coexistence across the country, media networks in Nigeria are urging both state and federal governments to allocate a significant portion of their…
Fika Emir Urges Yobe’s Internal Revenue Service to Block Leakages
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Emir of Fika, Dr. Muhammadu Abali Ibn Muhammadu Idrisa, has urged the Yobe State Internal Revenue Service (YIRS) to block all leakages in the collection process…
Gov. Mutfwang Signs 2024 Appropriation Bill Into Law
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has officially signed the 2024 appropriation bill into law, marking a significant step towards the comprehensive development of the state across all sectors….
Labour Minister, Lalong Resigns; Proceeds To Senate
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Lalong has officially tendered his resignation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to enable him take his seat at the Senate…
Retired Teachers Forum Pleads With Assembly Over Eviction Notice in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa state forum of retired teachers and concerned serving teachers have solicited the intervention of the state house of Assembly over a 3 days quit notice out…
Gov Mutfwang Sympathizes With Victims Of Jos Tanker Fire Disaster
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has expressed deep sympathy to the victims of the Tuesday morning tanker fire disaster that occured at Vowi, Maraba Jama’a Roundabout, in Kuru,…
Kano State Students Hail Judiciary Over Handling Of Election Petitions
By Abdullahi Yusuf The National Association of Kano State Students has commended the nation’s Judiciary for its “professional” handling of petitions arising from the 2023 general elections. The President of the association,…
Jigawa Youth Mobilized to Fight Drug Abuse, Early Marriage, GBV
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Dozens of young people, both men and women, have been empowered to join the fight against drug abuse, early marriage, gender-based violence (GBV), and other harmful cultural practices…