From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos An umbrella body of the Muslim Ummah in Plateau State known as Jama’atu Nasril Islam JNI has appealed for calm among the citizens of the state following the…
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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.
KACRAN hails Tinubu’s appointment of Wike as FCT Minister, advocates for fairness, justice
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) expresses its appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his wise decision in appointing Barrister Nyeson Wike, former…
Kano Guber: Tribunal set to deliver judgment on Wednesday
The Kano State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has fixed Wednesday for judgement in the petition by the All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging the victory of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of the New…
Promoting Professionalism: NUJ inaugurates 7-man media c’ttee in Borno
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Borno State Council, Comrade Dauda Iliya has today inaugurated a 7-man Media Committee to promote professionalism and the activities…
Labour Minister engages NLC over demands, strike threats
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Bako Lalong and the Minister of State Nkeiruka Onyeajeocha have met with members of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC towards finding solutions…
President Tinubu approves appointment of 18 aides in VP’s office
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of 18 Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants to actualize the agenda of the Federal Government across the different sectors of the economy. In…
I’ll fulfil my 12 Point Agenda campaign promises – Gov. Namadi
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Governor of Jigawa state Alhaji Umar Namadi has vowed to fulfill his campaign promises of 12 Point Agenda to the citizens of Jigawa state by providing basic…
Joint Nigerian Army, Police troops neutralize IPOB/ESN combatants in Abia, Enugu encounters
…Burst hideouts, Recover Artillery Guns Joint troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police have neutralized 3 combatants of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, Eastern…
Tribunal’s verdict confirms Zamfara Gov’s victory
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Election tribunal verdict by the Sokoto gubernatorial elections petition tribunal has confirmed the victory of Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State. Speaking shortly after the verdict, Governor Lawal…
98 Alumni hail BUA for school rehabilitation
Members of the Old Students Association of Jakara Primary School have commended the Chairman, BUA Group of Companies, Abdussamad Isyaku Rabiu for rehabilitation and construction projects accorded to the school. The Chairman…
Kogi Guber: Pharm Onimisi Adeiza, leads Okene || mega rally, welcomes defectors
By Ozumi Abdul Ahead of the November 11 governorship poll in Kogi state Pharmacist Onimisi Joseph Adeiiza on Sunday led a mega rally in support of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and…
KNSG committed to restoring lost glory of State health facilities
The Executive Secretary Kano State Hospitals Management Board Dr Mansur Mudi Nagoda has reaffirmed the State government’s position on restoring all health facilities to it’s lost glory. This was contained in a…
JIMAF launches sensitization campaign on access to JICHMA services in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse A Non-Governmental Organization known as Jigawa Maternal Accountability Forum (JIMAF) with support from OPTIONS embarked on massive enlightenment campaigns on basic minimum package for health services. The campaign…
APC condemns scrap of Sharia Commissions by Zamfara Govt
From brahim Kaulahi, Gusau The All Progressives Congress APC Zamfara State chapter has condemned in strong terms the circular of restructuring of Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) signed by the permanent…
Peace Week 2023: Kaduna NGOs foster peace, education among IDPs
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…
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,…