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…
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.
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)…
Subsidy Removal: President Tinubu allocates N70 Billion to Reps from N819 Billion palliative
In a bid to mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu has allocated N70 billion from his N819 billion palliative to the House of Representatives. The announcement…
Nigeria: Amnesty Int’l appoints Isa Sanusi as Country Director
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Amnesty International today announced the appointment of Isa Sanusi, the Yobe State indigine as a human rights defender, and former journalist, as its new Country Director for…
Zamfara: World Bank pledges investment on Education, Health and Poverty alleviation
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The World Bank has pledged to invest massively on education, health sectors in Zamfara State, poverty reduction as well as infrastructural development with a view to position the…
Killings of Police: NSCDC commiserates with Police over killing of men by bandits
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Zamfara State Command, Commandant Sani Mustapha expressed grief and sadness over the gruesome killing of the…
Kano State Government pledges support to Cooperative Societies in poverty alleviation efforts
In a bid to combat poverty in Kano State, the state government has made a commitment to assist Cooperative Societies in reclaiming their previous influence. The announcement was made by Governor Alh….
CITAD commends House of Reps for directive against CBN’s social media collection mandate
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has applauded the House of Representatives for its recent directive instructing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend its mandate that requires commercial…
Zamfara seeks EU cooperation to revamp education, improve security
By Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Zamfara State Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal has met with European Union ambassador to Nigeria, Samuela Isopi at her office seeking for intensified support with a view to improve…
Katsina State Government initiates manpower audit/verification exercise for MDAs
The Katsina State Government has set up a committee tasked with conducting a comprehensive manpower audit and verification exercise across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) within the state. The exercise is…
Governors of Zamfara, Plateau states visits CDS, seeks for increased security
The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), Major General Christopher Gwabin Musa, today, 12 July, 2023 received in a separate meetings the governors of Zamfara and Plateau States respectively at the Defence…
BUK beats Unilag, UI, UNN, ABU, wins Nigeria Higher Education Foundation Award
Bayero University has won a prestigious prize of the Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) in a keenly contested competition to beat University of Lagos, University of Ibadan, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, University…
Gov Namadi assigns portfolios to 16 new commissioners
From Abdullah Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa state governor Alhaji Umar Namadi has sworn in 16 new commissioners with their portfolios as screened by the state Assembly. Speaking during the swearing in held…
Plateau state Deputy Governor assures women group of collaboration
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Deputy Governor Josephine Piyo wants women to always support their female colleagues seeking elective positions. Piyo was speaking when she received on a solidarity visit some…
Zamfara NSCDC arrest 22 notorious criminal
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Zamfara State Command, Commandant Sani Mustapha has paraded 27 suspects with various offences ranging from BGT…
Amidst improved security, cult members clash in Maiduguri
By Hamisu Ado Nguru Commotion ensured on Monday as a crime group known as “Marlia boys” clashed in Maiduguri, resulting in the death of one person while others sustained various degrees of…