Renowned creative visionary Nasir Rabiu, famously known as Tubless, was among a gathering of artistic talents who came together to celebrate the annual World Photography Day, observed every August 19. In an…
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.
N5 bn palliative insufficient to alleviate poverty, declares NLC President
Joe Ajero, President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), has raised concerns regarding the recently announced N5 billion palliative package per state by the Federal Government. He asserted that this allocation would…
Kano correspondents chapel mourns LEADERSHIP Bureau Chief
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed its deepest grief over the death of its member, Abdullahi Yakubu, the Bureau Chief of LEADERSHIP…
Plateau Dep. Governor, Piyo charges political appointees to embrace vision of Gov Mutfwang
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Deputy Governor, Josephine Piyo has charged all political appointees to deliver effective service to the people of Plateau state in line with the mission and vision…
Gov Abba condoles Leadership Newspaper Correspondent, Abdullahi Yakubu
Kano State Deputy Governor as well as the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has on behalf of the State Governor, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf extended his condolences to the family…
VP Shettima, other dignitaries storm Kano for Deputy Senate President son’s wedding
Amidst an air of excitement, the city of Kano played host to a grand wedding celebration as Abdullahi, the son of Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, and Bilkisu, daughter of Deputy Minority…
A.S.A. Enable Us Foundation donates sanitary pads to PWDs in Kano
By Hannatu Suleiman Abba Women with disabilities in Kano state are facing significant challenges during their monthly periods, impeding their ability to engage effectively in various endeavors. In a heartfelt effort to…
Family Planning: Federal Min.of health, Zamfara to disseminate contraceptive commodities
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Federal Ministry of Health and the Zamfara State Government have jointly met to support the dissemination of the national guideline for state-funded procurement of contraceptive commodities aimed…
Gov Mutfwang bans illegal taxation road blocks in Plateau
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau state Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has banned the unlawful collection of taxes in the 17 Local Government Areas of the state with immediate effect. Governor Mutfwang disclosed this…
Subsidy removal: FG announces N5bn palliative for each state
The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed a N5 billion relief package for each state in the country, along with the federal capital territory (FCT), aimed at mitigating the effects of the…
CITAD trains academics, professionals with data analysis skills using STATA
In an effort to enhance research in academia, civil society organizations, and government agencies, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has provided training to another group of academicians, professionals, students,…
KACRAN urges governors to follow Yobe State’s lead in fair palliative distribution
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The National President of the Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association (KACRAN), Comrade Khalil Mohammed Bello, has called on governors across Nigeria to take a cue from Yobe…
Don’t drag Kano tribunal to disrepute, APC warns NNPP govt
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) government in Kano state against dragging the name of the chairman of the National and State Assembly Election Petition…
Majestic Rig incident prompts swift response from NIMASA
In a bid to uphold its commitment to safe maritime practices and ecological preservation, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has dispatched a dedicated team of Search and Rescue personnel…
KNSG commits to embrace digital economy with innovative project
Kano State Governor, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf, affirmed his administration’s dedication to fostering a sustainable and comprehensive digital economy model through the adoption of a Digital Access Project (DAP) which is aimed…
Zamfara: Gov Lawal flaggs off construction of Gusau township roads
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has today (Wednesday) flagged off the road construction of Gusau township to commence his administration’s urban renewal project. Phase one of the…
Zamfara collaborates with security agencies to revamp education
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Zamfara state government has announced preparations ro work closely with security personnel in it’s effort to restore the lost glory in education sector, the newly appointed Commissioner…
Plateau State CP Alawari, assures of commitment to decisively deal with criminals
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Julius Alawari has expressed his commitment to work in collaboration with other security agencies to deal decisively with criminal elements as he…
9 Years Acting Role: Members call for election amidst Kano civil society leadership dispute
Members of the Kano State Civil Society Forum, a collective of passionate and dedicated individuals committed to advancing the interests of the community, calling for a much-needed renewal of leadership through the…
Speculation as Nigeria’s albatross to development
By Abdullahi Yusuf It has been established over time that Speculation is part of human behaviour. People speculate about things in order to achieve certain objectives for their own benefits.They also speculate…
Zamfara: Gov Lawal appoints Ali-Akilu Accountant General
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the appointment of Ali-Akilu Mohammed Bungudu to serve as the Accountant General of the state and Idris Shehu as the Deputy…
Da’u as a unique gift to Jigawa state
By Lawal Jet Kaugama Hon. Magaji Aliyu Da’u, who represented Birnin Kudu/Buji Federal Constituency of Jigawa state, in the 9th Assembly, is a unique gift to the people of Jigawa state. Dau’s…
Senate faces backlash over delayed confirmation of ministerial nominee, El-Rufai
In a press conference held on August 15, 2023, supporters of former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, expressed concerns over his delayed ministerial confirmation in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
CITAD trains youths on transforming tech ideas into businesses
The Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has initiated a training program aimed at equipping 30 youths with the skills to turn their technological ideas into successful ventures. Engineer Yunusa Zakari…
Governor Yusuf warns prosecutors, investigators against human rights abuse
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has warned prosecutors and investigators of criminal cases in the state against trampling on the fundamental human rights of suspects. Yusuf sounded…