By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Government says it has posted Senior Special Reporters(SSRs) to the state’s Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in order to give wider publicity to the activities of the…
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.
Insecurity: Zamfara shuts down cattle markets in 5 local government areas
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Zamfara state government has directed for the immediate closure of some cattles markets (Kara) in five local government areas of the state, the state Commissioner for Information, Mannir…
NIS establishes taskforce to facilitate timely passport issuance
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the establishment of a dedicated taskforce to facilitate timely passport issuance process and eliminate backlogs. The NIS, under the leadership of Comptroller General Mrs. Caroline…
Kaduna Governor orders probe into Mosque massacre
In a swift response to the heinous attack on Saya-Saya village in Ikara Local Government Area, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has directed the police to launch a thorough investigation. The assault,…
3 die as car plunges into Omo River on Sagamu-Benin expressway
Three persons were on Saturday confirmed dead while one other sustained injuries when a Toyota Sienna car plunged into the Omo River around Area J4 on the Sagamu-Benin expressway. The incident was…
Kano is ready to accept investors – Deputy Governor
In a move to boost economic development and promote investment opportunities, Kano State Deputy Governor, Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, disclosed that the state government’s doors are wide open for investors The Deputy…
Amshi blames politicians for hijacking, diverting palliatives
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Coordinator of Initiative For Social and Economic Inclusivity of Underprivileged Person Hon. Aliyu Buba Amshi, has accused politicians for hijacking and distributing palliatives among them…
Kano POWA, NGO to empower 173 widows, others
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Kano branch, is to empower 173 widows and other members of the association with relevant skills acquisition programmes that will enable them to…
Zamfara doctors suspend strike
Medical doctors in Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, ASYBSH, Gusau in Zamfara have suspended their plan to embark on an indefinite strike on Sept. 4. This is contained in a statement on Friday…
Imo 2023: Ejiogu unveils agenda for Imo as APGA flags off campaign
From Hamisu Ado Nguru The Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA in the November Imo Governorship election, Sir Tony Ejiogu flagged off his campaign on Thursday in Owerri, Imo…
Flood claims one, 14 others injured in Yobe
Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has announced that one person has tragically lost his life, while 14 others have been left injured in the wake of severe flooding that struck Damaturu,…
The ECOWAS-Niger war“ still boosting”?
By Haruna Adamu Hadejia The republic of Niger has become a point of reference in these days, probably as a new world “laboratory” for sovereignty test. It has shown the world that…
Subdidy Removal: Bauchi Speaker takes succour to constituents, disburses N11 Million
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Bauchi As part of his efforts to cushion the effects of the economic hardship being faced nationwide, the Speaker of Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y…
AMG foundation vows to support 100 Kano repentant thugs
By Hannatu Suleiman Abba Not all Mentors picked the aspect of supporting youth with enthusiasm, Dr. Aminu Garba Magashi emphasized building the future of youth for better today and tomorrow. This was…
5000 patients to benefit medical outreach offer by Zamfara Senator
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau A Senator representing Zamfara West senatorial district, Senator Sahabi Ya’u Kaura has engaged 30 Medical Doctors to treat over 5000 patients free of charge in Kaura Namoda local…
Labour Minister receives old students executive; congratulates Gadzama on silver jubilee as SAN
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Members of EXCO, Nasarawa Old Students Association (NOSA), the alma mater of Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Lalong, GSS Nasarawa have paid him a congratulatory visit to…
KNSG hails A.A Rano, Alh. Ala Agege’s philanthropic gesture to Islamic Religion in Kano
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has pleaded with philanthropists within the state to draw inspiration from the remarkable deeds of Alhaji Auwalu Abdullahi Rano (A.A Rano) and Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad…
CITAD hosts ICT Business Forum to address energy needs
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) organized a one-day ICT Business Forum aimed at bringing together IT professionals, ICT business owners, startups, and youth in the ICT sector to discuss…
Peaceful co-existance: Am worried of ethnic/religious division – Gov Sani
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state has said that he is deeply worried by the ethnic and religious divisions in the state. He stated this at a one-day…
JiMAF, WISH identifies family plannig challenges in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa Maternal Accountability Forum (JiMAF) with support from Women’s Integrated Service or Health (WISH) highlight five major challenges associated with smoth practices of Family Planning in Jigawa…
UNICEF appoints Cobhams Asuquo, WAJE, Kate Henshaw,Ali Nuhu as UNICEF champions
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) has announced the names of Ali Nuhu,WAJE,Cobhams Asuquo and Kate Henshaw as UNICEF champions for a period of twelve months. The…
Coup: Rwanda retires 12 generals, Cameroon reshuffles military
The Rwandan and Cameroonian governments have reshuffled their military in what is believed to be a reaction to the recent coups in Niger and Gabon. According to a Rwandan national newspaper, News…
Lawmakers probe alleged misuse of N81.2bn for planting 21 Million trees in 11 states
The House of Representatives convened yesterday to address concerns regarding the alleged misappropriation of funds by the National Agency for Great Green Wall (NAGGW), which purportedly spent a staggering N81.2 billion on…
I will spend my last kobo to save Kore Community from threat of gully Erosion – Jigawa Senator
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Senator representing Jigawa North-west zone, Senator Babangida Hussaini, has promised to do all his best to save Kore community from forty years threat of Gully erosion. According…
Kano State Police to conduct shooting range practice in Hawan Kalibawa
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Police Command has announced that personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, Kano State Command, will be engaging in a one-day shooting range practice. The practice is…