As part of its efforts to enhance security, the Katsina State Government has banned the use of commercial motorcycles and tricycles in 19 local government areas of the state. Nasiru Mu’azu, the…
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.
Arts Minister, Hannatu Musawa admits dual role as Serving Corp Member
Hannatu Musawa, the incumbent Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, has openly acknowledged her concurrent status as a National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) member. Musawa confirmed this fact through a statement…
Housing stakeholders hails Dangiwa, assures collaboration to lift sector
Stakeholders in the housing sector have hailed the appointment of Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa as Minister of Housing and Urban Development, assuring that the ywill collaborate to move the sector forward. The…
FG commited to providing affordable housing – Minister
Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, affirmed the unwavering dedication of the federal government to provide affordable housing for the people of Nigeria. He emphasized the government’s intent…
KNSG offers employment to outstanding Nursing School graduates
Kano State Governor, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared an ‘automatic’ employment opportunity for the top-performing graduates from Nafisatu College of Nursing Sciences. The college, situated in Madobi Local Government Area, was…
Indian PM Modi pushes for African Union’s inclusion in G20
Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has issued a call for the African Union to become a member of the Group of 20 (G20), emphasizing the importance of its representation within the major…
Tribunal Judgement: Kwankwaso, Governor Abba Yusuf, observe special prayers
By Abdullahi Yusuf, THEWILL Ahead of the judgment of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in the case filed by the APC against the election of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, hundreds of supporters…
Karl Kumm University, on path to educational excellence
From Tongnaan Dada Bawa, Jos Though it is no longer news that plans have reached advanced stage for Karl Kumm University to commence academic activities. The Vice Chancellor of this eminent faith…
KNSG Reconstructs Collapsed Gwarzo Bridge
…Sends delegation to assess reconstruction progress In response to the recent collapse of the historic Kwakwaci bridge in Gwarzo Local Government Area (LGA) due to heavy rainfall, Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba…
PWDs empowered by fellow philanthropy via foundation in Maiduguri
By Hannatu Suleiman Abba The A.S.A EnableUs Foundation has pledged to support people with special needs in Nigeria through its tireless activities. Speaking during an interview, the founder of A.S.A EnableUs…
CITAD, Rosa Foundation host knowledge production dialogue on youths, banditry in Northern Nigeria
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation, recently hosted a Knowledge Production Dialogue at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University. The dialogue…
Zamfara: NGO vows to end sexual and gender-based violence
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Zamfara State based non governmental organization Voluntary AID in conjunction with funded NGO, UKaid, has embarked on mission targeting at communities to encourage victims who survived sexual and…
Tribunal upholds election of Senate Minority Leader, Mwadkwon
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Jos, Plateau State on Thursday affirmed the election of the Senate Minority Leader and Senator Representing Plateau North Senatorial District…
NCM calls for establishment of Ministry for Northern Nigeria Development
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Northern Consensus Movement (NCM), a coalition of Northern Nigerian groups, has made a resounding call for the creation of a dedicated Ministry of Northern Nigeria Development by…
Next Jigawa presents tracker to SSG
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Secretary to the Jigawa State Government (SSG), Alhaji Bala Ibrahim Mamsa described the Next Jigawa Forum as a collaboration of intellectuals that formed a decent pressure group…
Gov’t focused on restoring the confidence of Nigerians – Information Minister
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has reiterated the resolve of the government to restore the confidence of the citizenry by directly impacting their lives through tangible and credible…
Yobe House of Assembly congratulates Gaidam on ministerial appointment
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Speaker House of Assembly Hon Buba Chiroma Mashio disclosed this in Damaturu “We join friends and Well-wishers to felicitate with a Builder, Mentor and Political Godfather of…
Breastfeeding: JSPHDA in conversation with higher authorities to increase maternity leave
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Primary Health Development Agency (JSPHDA) confirmed it’s conversation with higher concern authorities on the possibility to increase maternity leave for lactating mothers from three months…
Plateau Dep. Governor applauds nurses for roles in healthcare
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Deputy Governor, Josephine Piyo, has applauded the role of nurses in the society which she said has significantly impacted patient’s health outcomes due to their unique…
NNPJ acclaim CISLAC for organizing media training on EWER in Kaduna
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Nigeria Network of Peace Journalists (NNPJ) commends CISLAC for a 2-Day Media Training on Early Warning and Early Response Reportage in Kaduna State. Ibrahima Yakubu, the team…
Awaiting The Palliatives
By Abdullahi Yusuf These are indeed desperate and depressing times. Desperate because people are toiling probably more than ever before, to eat, so as to keep body and soul together. Depressing because…
Let us stimulate national rebirth – Idris, Minister of Information urges Nigerians
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has emphasized the need for Nigerians to come together and improve the country’s narrative in order to fast-track its move towards greatness….
Novelty Match: Kano police team beats NUJ 2-0
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…
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,…