In a major crackdown on drug trafficking operations, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) made significant arrests and seizures across several states in Nigeria. The Agency in a statement by its…
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.
Gunmen kill man in Kankia, Katsina State
Tragedy struck in Kankia LGA of Katsina state on Saturday when some yet-to-be-identified gunmen killed a man, recognized a as Ibrahim Abdullahi popularly known as Solo by locals. The News Agency of…
Chief Of Army Staff vows to stamp out insecurity in Mangu LGA
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Maj. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has vowed that the military under him will work effectively to stamp out insecurity in Mangu and other…
Muslim fans flood Davido, Logos Olori with criticisms over controversial video
In a recent turn of events, the Nigerian singer Olamilekan Taiwo, known as Logos Olori and signed to Davido Music Worldwide, has found himself embroiled in a heated controversy over his latest…
Zainab M. Musawa: The Hidden Treasure
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Hajiya. Zainab Musa. Musawa’s appointment as an Honourable Commissioner for Katsina State by Governor Alhaji Dikko Umar Radda is a well-deserved decision. Currently serving as the Team Lead…
FRSC, KAROTA strength ties to curb traffic, boost security in Kano
The Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC) has expressed its readiness to partner with Kano Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA) to maintain sanity on major roads within the state. The FRSC Sector Commander, Mr…
Kano State mourns demise of former Commissioner, Alhassan Muhammad Dawaki
The Deputy Governor of Kano state who doubles as the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has on behalf of the State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, expressed his heartfelt condolences…
Yobe Government to vaccinate 7 million livestock against Anthrax
The Yobe State Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to vaccinate approximately 7 million animals against anthrax. The vaccination drive will primarily target four local government areas that share borders with the…
Suspended CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to face trial on firearms charges
The suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, will be arraigned before the Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, to answer charges of illegal possession of…
Chronicles from America: Experiencing Independence Day Fireworks By Mohammed Dahiru Lawal
On July 4th 2023, the United States of America celebrated its 247th independence anniversary which marked the formal separation of the American colonies from Great Britain following the Revolutionary War. It was…
Alleged Dollar Video: Femi Falana to lead prosecution case against Ganduje
The Kano Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission have appointed prominent human rights lawyer, Chief Femi Falana (SAN), as its lead counsel in the case involving the former Governor of Kano State, Dr….
Governor Mutfwang promise to prioritize healthcare
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has reassured the people of the state that his administration will prioritize effective healthcare delivery services with a focus on children and women….
Mysterious disease claims 5 children in Kaduna community
A strange and unidentified disease has swept through Kafanchan, a town in Jema’a Local Government Area, Kaduna State, claiming the lives of five young children. The outbreak has left the community in…
Felicitation to Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba on his appointment as Kano State Coordinator, Cancer Care Centre (KCCC)
By khalipha Muhammad Aminu Magashi Garba was born on the 17th of October 1973. He graduated from the University of Maiduguri, Nigeria in 2001 with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery…
Subsidy Removal: Tinubu okays Infrastructure Support Fund, Poverty Elimination Programs
In a bid to mitigate the impact of petrol subsidy removal on the Nigerian populace, President Bola Tinubu has given his nod to the establishment of the Infrastructure Support Fund (ISF) for…
Emir Bayero commends Kano Government’s support for Islamic education
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has lauded the Kano State Government’s unwavering commitment to the advancement of Islamic schools in the region. His commendation came during the recent graduation…
Gov Namadi appoints Maigari as Deputy Chief of Staff, Barr. Yakubu Board Secretary REB
Governor Umar A Namadi of Jigawa state has approved the appointment of Maigari Muhammad Usman as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, office of the Deputy Governor. This was contained in…
PDP demands N150 cap on petrol price after subsidy removal; criticizes N617 per litre as unjustified
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the increase in the price of petrol to N617 per litre is excessive, unacceptable and unjustified. The PDP made its stand known in a statement by…
Yobe Govt takes action to combat Diphtheria outbreak
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu In response to the alarming spread of Diphtheria in Yobe state, the government is ramping up efforts to contain the outbreak and protect its citizens. Dr. Muhammad…
Redirect N8,000 monthly palliative to infrastructure
By Abba Dukawa In my wide memo to the then President-elect published on March 2023, by both print and online mediums titled The task before the incoming Administration. I have reminded Mr…
Islamic New Year: Zamfara Gov. calls for intensified prayers against insecurity
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal has called on the teeming Muslim population to include the end of insecurity and economic derailment in their supplications during this Islamic new year 1445….
2023 LP Presidential candidate, Peter Obi celebrates birthday with IDPs in Mangu, Plateau
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Labour Party, Presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, celebrated his 62nd birthday anniversary with the Internally Displaced Persons, IDP’s in Mangu Local Government Area…
Gusau Federal Varsity expels 7 students, rusticates 6 over various offences
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Federal University Gusau has announced the expulsion and rustication of 13 students for commiting various offences ranging from stealing, burglary, assault, peddling of unverified information on social…
Child killer diseases : Over 300,000 children not immunized in Kano – UNICEF
From Abdullah Tsoho, Dutse The United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) said, about 300,000 children are unimmunized against child Killer diseases in Kano. Chief, Unicef Kano field office, Mr. Rahama R.M…
Kaduna State Government pledges to address issues of social justice
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to tackle issues of social justice, foster equality of opportunities, and safeguard the…