As Uncle Cecil – as we now fondly call him – pulled up the Van at Clarion Hotel on 3032 Richmond Road, seated strategically at the shopping and dining district of Jamestown…
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.
AFTIS donates basic medical drugs to Takai Primary Health Care
Aminu Takai Foundation & Innovation Support (AFTIS), a non-governmental organization, has commenced the distribution of essential medical drugs to Primary Health Care Centres in Takai Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano state….
NNPC provides justifications for increase in PMS price
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company L.td., has attributed the increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol to the market realities. The company’s Group Chief Executive Officer,…
President Tinubu extends condolences to Mangal, Imam Adigun following losses of wife, mother
In a heartfelt gesture, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed his sympathy and condolences to Alhaji Dahiru Barau Mangal, Chairman of MaxAir and AFDIN Group, on the passing of his wife, Hajiya Aisha…
Zamfara Commissioner of Police presents N7m to families of Officers died in service
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Bunu has presented the cheques of seven million one hundred thousand naira to the14 next of kins of the officers…
Hon Sagir Musa Ahmed: Unbundling Jigawa Dynamic Information Commissioner
By Ahmad Muhammad Danyaro “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make something else is the greatest accomplishment” – Franklin In any civilized nation, one of the major…
PCACC partners Kano OGP to strengthen anti-corruption fight
Kano State Open Government Partnership (OGP) has joined forces with the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) to intensify their fight against corruption. In a recent meeting between the OGP…
Beyond Palliatives: Nigeria’s Economic Future Demands a Comprehensive Vision
By Muhammad B. Bello, PhD In the midst of Nigeria’s economic challenges, the Federal Government has announced ambitious plans to distribute a substantial sum of money as palliatives. A staggering ₦500 billion…
Chairman impeachment saga rocks Zamfara APC
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The All Progressives Congress (APC) Zamfara chapter has fiercely been encased with secret movements towards possible impeachment of the State party Chairman, Alhaji Tukur Umar Danfulani following various…
Governor Buni flags off construction of N5.7 billion road projects
By Hamisu Ado Nguru Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, inaugurated the commencement of two significant road projects on Monday in a grand ceremony. The projects include the construction of a 4…
Gov. Buni visit Gashua: Flag-off construction of 25 KM Gashua to Masaba
By Hamisu Ado Nguru Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has flagge off the construction of Gashua to Masaba Road projects. Speaking before a mammoth crowd gathered to witness the occasion,…
Zamfara: Foundation sponsors scholarship for 22 orphan students
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau A Lagos State-based Zakat and Sadaqat foundation has distributed the sum of 750,000 naira being scholarship to smooth the studies of 22 orphan students selected from various secondary…
NSSEC organizes capacity building workshop for English/Mathematics teachers in North West Zone
By Mustapha Salisu The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) is taking steps to enhance the quality of education by adopting global best practices. In this pursuit, the NSSEC has organized a…
Cleric trains 100 Dialogue ambasadors for Peaceful co-existance in Kaduna
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna No fewer than 100 Dialogue ambasadors were trained on how to mitigate Dialogue in different communities, within Kaduna North local government area of Kaduna state,by a Cleric from…
Triennial Congress: Newly sworn-in President thanks delegates, vows to lead inclusive, progressive SWAN
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The newly sworn-in President of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, has expressed gratitude to the delegates, immediate past leadership and others who contributed…
Farmers Voice NG trains Kano farmers on Drip Irrigation, Green-house Crop Production, others
FARMERS VOICE NG, a prominent online newspaper in Kano state focusing on agriculture-based stories, successfully organized a 1-Day sensitization lecture for farmers in Kano state The event titled “Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation,…
Zamfara APC raises alarm over alleged illegal seizure of Party Chairman’s official vehicle by Police
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Zamfara state chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC has in strong terms condemned the action of seizing the state party Chairman’s official vehicle by the Police…
WHO raises concerns over lossible cancer risk linked to Aspartame Sweetener
In a recent development, the World Health Organization (WHO) has classified aspartame, a commonly used artificial sweetener, as “possibly carcinogenic to humans.” This classification comes from a joint assessment conducted by WHO’s…
First batch of Kano pilgrims set to depart Saudi Arabia after Hajj
The first group of pilgrims from Kano who performed this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia has begun their journey back home. On Saturday, the pilgrims left Makka and headed to the King…
N500 Billion Allocation: Kano Deputy Governor Clarifies Misinformation on President Tinubu’s Administration
Kano State Deputy Governor, Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has vehemently denied and distanced himself and the state government from recent news circulating on various media platforms. The reports falsely claimed that he…
NDLEA investigating shooting incident involving officers in Delta
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said that it is investigating a shooting incident involving its officers during the raid of a drug joint at Okpanam area of Asaba, Delta…
Bauchi government allocates N150 million for girls’ empowerment project
Bauchi State has pledged a sum of N150 million towards the implementation of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project, in partnership with the World Bank. The announcement was…
Plateau NUJ presents relief materials to IDPs of Mangu attacks
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Plateau State Council has described as neatless and devastating the recurrent attacks on Some Communities in Mangu and other Parts of the state….
Just In: Plateau workers suspends two months strike
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) in Plateau State has suspended the two Months strike earlier embarked by the organised Labour Unions in the State. It would be recalled…
Over 1,900 NYSC members sworn in for orientation in Kano State
In a formal ceremony held today at the NYSC permanent Orientation Camp in Kussala, Karaye, over 1,900 members of the 2023 Batch “B” Stream One of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)…