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…
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.
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…
Octavus denies supplying contaminated fuel to Max Air, vows to uphold Aviation Safety, integrity
Octavus, a prominent aviation fuel supplier, has denied allegations of supplying contaminated aviation fuel to Max Air, a Nigerian airline. In a press release issued on July 18, 2023, and signed by…
Chronicles from America: Eid in a Hotel By Mohammed Dahiru Lawal
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…
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…