By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Police Command team, the CP Boys, on Wednesday defeated the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) team 2-0 in a keenly contested peace novelty match. The novelty football…
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.
Palliatives: Kano Govt’t spends N1.6 billion on grains
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State says his administration has spent about N1.6 billion on the purchase of millet, maize and rice for distribution to the people of…
Kannywood filmmaker, Ameen M. Auwal unbundles entrepreneurial pressure amidst digital innovation wave
Muhammad Ameen Auwal popularly known as Ameen M. Auwal, an independent filmmaker in the Kannywood industry has emphasized how the world is ever-evolving with changes and innovations heralded by digital technology, businesses,…
Celebrating The Life of a Pro Democracy, Veteran Journalist And Activist, Sir Richard Akinnola At 65
By Ozumi Abdul Unlike other climes, where heroes and icons are celebrated, honoured, revered and venerated during their lifetimes, in Nigeria, ours seems to be the complete and apt reverse. Heroes are…
Ignore false alarm on insecurity threat – Kogi Govt urges citizens, travellers
By Thompson Yamput Kogi Government has urged citizens and travellers to ignore false alarm on insecurity circulating that the state is not safe. Retired Commodore Jerry Omodara, Security Adviser (SA) to Gov….
Citizens inputs would be considered in 2023 supplementary, budget -KNHA
Kano state house of assembly (KNHA), says citizens inputs would be considered in the 2023 supplementary budget, and 2024 appropriation bill. The speaker Kano state house of assembly, Alhaji Isma’il Jibril Falgore,…
KNSG strengthen ties with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to enhance healthcare services
The Governor of Kano State, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reiterated his commitment to strengthen the already existing 11-year relationship between the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Kano State Government….
CISLAC, OSF engages media stakeholders on EWER Mechanism
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), and Open Society Foundation,(OSF) has partnered with Media practitioners, Civil society organizations on Early Warning and Early Response Mechanism to mitigate…
Kaduna Pastor sues for strengthening interfaith relationships
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The General Overseer of the Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry, Pastor Yohanna Buru, has paid a visit to the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS)…
CITAD partners ASF France, S4C to train Kano jounalists, activists on Digital Rights
The Centre for Technology and Development (CITAD) in partnership with Avocats Sans France (ASF France) and Spaces for Change (S4C) have launched a two-day capacity building training on “digital rights, protection mechanisms,…
CEO Aminu Takai Foundation urges economic relief amid fuel subsidy removal
Aminu Adam Takai, the Chairman and Founder of Aminu Takai and Innovation Support, has expressed his disappointment over the prevailing economic challenges gripping the nation, a situation ignited by the withdrawal of…
Gov. Mutfwang calls for peace, unity as he meets Plateau elders
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has urged Plateau elders to join hands in promoting peace and unity within the state. He made the plea during the inauguration of…
Labour Minister & Employment, Simon Lalong assumes office, assures Job creation, industrial harmony
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Lalong has on Monday, formally assumed office at the Ministry’s Headquarters, Federal Secretariat Abuja with a determination to work assiduously towards achieving…
Plateau Deputy Gov receives relief materials for displaced persons donated by Fidelity Bank
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau state government has received relief materials from Fidelity Bank for victims of attacks in Mangu and other Local Government Areas in the state. The Regional Bank Head,…
Yobe North Religious leaders engage youths on peace, reconciliation
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Religious leaders zone C. in Yobe State engaged the Youths on Imperativeness of peace and reconciliation among the different Islamic groups in the zone. During the…
Protesters storm Kano Govt. House, despite police ban
By Abdullahi Yusuf Hundreds of protesters led by a coalition of Civil Society Organisations on Monday stormed the Government House, Kano, calling for justice and fairness in the cases before the Election…
CITAD inducts 30 women in Kano for GSM repair training
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has kick-started a transformative training program aimed at nurturing the talents of 30 women in Kano State to become proficient in GSM and mobile…
Saleh Baba Rano: A philanthropist beyond the horizon
By Buhari Abba In a world where wealth and power often dictate success, there are those who transcend such measures, leaving an enduring impact on lives. Alhaji Saleh Baba Rano, the Nigerian…
Come out in protest to defend democracy, judiciary, Kano APC tells members
By Abdullahi Yusuf The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has urged its members “to be on the alert and come out in defence of democracy and the judiciary” in the…
2022 Flood Disaster: Yobe gov’t, NEMA targets over 9,000 beneficiaries
From Hamisu Ado Nguru In 2022, Yobe State witnessed one of the worst flood disasters, with about 39,000 households affected. At least 74 people died with 91 others injured. Similarly, It was…
AFCON 2026/27: CAF officials to arrive Kano Monday for inspection
Officials of Confederation of Africa Football are expected to arrive the ancient city of Kano Monday to inspect Sani Abacha Stadium and other facilities ahead of 2026/2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The…
AMG Foundation flags-off mosquito spray in Gwale LGA
By Hannatu Suleiman Abba Malaria disease has become one of the most dangerous diseases in Gwale Local Government Area of Kano state, as residents in the community dish out their complaints daily…
The job-seeker master, busy stooge and their retinue of blunders
It is not uncommon for a frenzied movement to become synonymous with one blunder after another in a sequence, all through its vertical hierarchy. Kano people are starting to decipher the deep…
Gov. Buni swears in 20 commissioners in Yobe
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State on Saturday has sworn into office 20 newly appointed Commissioners that will pilot the affairs of the respective Ministries. Buni …
Nigeriens stage peaceful protest in Kano, urge reinstatement of President Bazoum
By Abdullahi Yusuf Hundreds of Nigerien Nationals resident in Kano on Saturday staged a peaceful protest calling for the reinstatement of President Mohamed Bazoum held by the military Junta in their home…