By Abdullahi Alhassan Professor Olufemi Peters, the Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), has pledged to enhance digital E-learning for pupils of NOUN Staff School in Kaduna. PRIME TIME…
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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.
Bauchi lawmaker disburses cash for constituency projects
By Abdullahi Alhassan A member of Bauchi State House of Assembly representing Jama’are Constituency Honourable, Mubarak Haruna Mai Rakumi on Sunday disbursed the sum of twenty-three million naira for the execution of…
Breaking: Adamawa Governor imposes 24-hour curfew
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has taken decisive action by declaring a 24-hour curfew, effective immediately from Sunday, July 30, 2023. The action by Fintiri is a bid to curb…
NAHCON nears return airlift completion
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is making significant progress in the return airlift of pilgrims following the conclusion of the 2023 Hajj exercise. As of July 4th, the commission has…
Dangiwa: A Round Peg in Round Hole
By Adamu S Ladan The Nigeria’s red Chamber will this Monday begins the screening of the 28 ministerial nominees proposed to it by President Bola Tinubu. Spokesperson of the Senate, Sen. Adeyemi…
NDA announces final outdoor training exercise for cadets
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) is gearing up to conduct its final outdoor field training exercise, known as ‘Exercise Camp Highland’, for cadets of the 70 Regular Course…
KNSG vows to tackle Polio resurgence, flags-off vaccination exercise
In response to the resurgence of Polio Virus in some states of the Federation, Kano state government has pledged its commitment to support the fight against the disease. The State Governor, Alh….
Kaduna Govt, Development Partners set for polio vaccination exercise
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Kaduna State Government in collaboration with Development Partners have announced the commencement of another Polio eradication campaign in the State. This was contained in a statement that was…
CITAD, global advocates sue for regulation of AI to protect human rights
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) in partnership with a group of organizations and advocates from around the world are pushing for the establishment of a future where all citizens…
FCDO seeks Jigawa govt support to improve digital ecosystem
By Abdullah Tsoho Dutse As part of it’s projects, the Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO), through Blue Sapphire Hub Meet with Jigawa state governor Alhaji Umar Namadi with aims to improve digital…
Nominating Bello M. Goronyo for minister: A rekindle of youths’ hope
President Chief Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu deserved commendation for the nomination of Barrister Bello Muhammad Goronyo for a minister to rekindle the hope Nigerian Youths. The United Nations Development Programme, UNDP mandate…
Yobe targets 7 million livestock for vaccination against Anthrax
By Hamisu Ado Nguru In a bid to safeguard both its citizens and the thriving livestock economy, the Yobe State Government has initiated a massive livestock vaccination campaign to protect against the…
Yobe farmers receive subsidized fertilizers against 2023 cropping season
From Hamisu Ado Nguru One of the cardinal objectives of our administration is to increase the aggregate agricultural output towards achieving food sufficiency and security and commodity exports for the improved well-being…
FRSC, NCS set to integrate National Vehicle Information
In what seems like one of the most productive collaboration towards enhancing national security and curbing revenue loss, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have commenced an…
Yobe Govt, MCRP sensitizes Muslim/Christian youths on peace building
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu In an efforts to promoting religious tolerance, the Yobe State Ministry of Religious Affairs in conjunction with the Multi-sectoral Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP) has organised a three…
Jigawa Civil Society Forum denies coalition claim
Comr. Muhammad Musbahu Basirka, the Chairman of Jigawa Civil Society Forum, has distanced himself from a newly formed loose coalition known as the ‘Network for Jigawa Civil Society Organizations.’ The coalition recently…
Qua’an-Pan LGA APC stakeholders optimistic of party’s leadership
From Tongnaan Dada Bawa, Jos The All Progressives Congress, APC stakeholders in Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area in Plateau State, has expressed faith in the leadership of the party at all levels. The…
Group trains health workers on MPCDSR management in Gombe
By Laraba Usman Rotary Action Group for Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health (RMCH) has organised a three-day training on Maternal, Prenatal Child, Death Surveillance and Response, electronic data collation for stakeholders in…
KACRAN hails Tinubu’s reappointment of NEDC governing board
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Kulen Allah Cattles Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has expressed deep appreciation to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu for the reappointment of the North East Development Commission (NEDC)…
Dangote constructs 17 boreholes for host communities in Kogi
No fewer than seventeen boreholes have been constructed by the Dangote Cement Plc within the communities hosting the Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, Kogi State. The distribution as allowed by terrain is…
Tinubu to honour Zamfara female pilgrim over found and return of $80,000
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has concluded preparations to honour a Zamfara female pilgrim, Hajiya Aishatu ‘Yan Guru Bungudu, who had shown honest for returning to the owner,…
Governor Namadi appoints 6 new Permanent Secretaries
Governor Malam Umar A Namadi has approved the appointment of 6 new Permanent Secretaries to fill existing vacancies in the State Civil Service. This was contained in a statement signed by thet…
Jamoh extols virtues of Late Prince Paeke, commissions hall in His honour
Dr. Bashir Yusuf Jamoh, OFR, Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has lauded the life style and ethical behaviour of Late Prince Paeke Dongban, an employee of the…
BREAKING: DSS presents Godwin Emefiele in court for arraignment
Suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has made his appearance at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. The charges against him include two counts of illegal possession of…
Plateau health sector to benefit facelift – Mutfwang
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang said health sector would be repositioned and strategies curb medical tourism and productive economy. Governor Mutfwang disclosed during a courtesy visit by the…