In the spirit of compassion, generosity, and community that defines the holy month of Ramadan, MATA Network, through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, partnered with Rano Rice to carry out a…
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 Buni Spreads Sallah Cheer with N100,000 Cash Reward for State APC Executives
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has extended a generous gesture to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, approving the payment…
Adamawa Southern Zone Endorses Salihu Girei’s Governorship Aspiration for 2027
From Umar Dankano, Yola Ahead of the 2027 general elections, stakeholders from the southern zone of Adamawa State have declared their support for the governorship aspiration of Dr. Salihu Bakari Girei. The…
Fintiri Swears In 3 New Commissioners, Charges Them on Accountability
From Umar Dankano, Yola Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has sworn in three new commissioners and a member of the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC), urging them to uphold…
Gov. Mutfwang Sacks 6 Aides, Suspends Assembly Commission Chairman
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has approved the immediate removal of six political appointees as part of efforts to improve governance and service delivery in the state. The…
Eid 2026: Kano Tailors Record High Patronage as Markets Witness Mixed Sales Amid Economic Strain
By Ladi Halilu, Ishaya Nenpinmwa and Faiza Yahaya As preparations for the 2026 Eid celebration gather momentum, a mix of increased commercial activities and economic constraints has defined the festive season across…
SUPA Trainees Sit for City & Guilds Mock Exams Nationwide
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos Thousands of trainees under the Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) Programme have participated in nationwide mock examinations as part of preparations for final certification by City and Guilds International….
Adamawa Polytechnic Graduating Students Protest Over NYSC Delay, Normalcy Restored
From Umar Dankano, Yola The management of Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola (SPY), has said normalcy has been restored in the institution following a peaceful protest staged by some graduating students. The Rector…
Adamawa PDP Inaugurates LG Caretaker Committees
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated caretaker committees for the 21 local government areas of the state. Also inaugurated were 21 caretaker…
NYN Sokoto Endorses Abdulhameed Musa Abdullahi for North-West Youth Leadership in APC
By Mustapha Salisu The Nigeria Youths for Nigerians (NYN), Sokoto State Chapter, has formally endorsed Abdulhameed Musa Abdullahi for the position of North-West Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress ahead of…
Yobe Police Call for Vigilance After Maiduguri Bomb Blasts
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Police Command has expressed sympathy to the government and people of Maiduguri, Borno State, following bomb explosions that occurred on March 16, 2026, at…
Human Rights Lawyer Seeks Clarification from Hisbah Boss Over Rice Allocation to Staff
A private legal practitioner and human rights advocate, Barrister Musa Abubakar Tudunwada, has revealed plans to formally write to the Commander General of the Kano State Hisbah Board, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa,…
Tinubu Begins Historic State Visit to UK Tuesday
By Mustapha Salisu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Tuesday depart Abuja for a historic State Visit to the United Kingdom, where he will be hosted by King Charles III and Queen…
ADC Announces Dates for State Congresses, National Convention
By Hajara Abdullahi The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the scheduled dates for its state congresses and national convention. This was disclosed in a joint statement signed by the party’s National…
President Tinubu Swears in Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance
By Hajara Abdullahi President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in Taiwo Oyedele as the Minister of State for Finance at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The swearing-in ceremony took place at…
Centre Marks 2026 World Oral Health Day, Urges Pupils to Adopt Good Hygiene
By Ado Salisu The Centre for School Health Education and Environmental Hygiene (CSHEEH) on Monday marked the 2026 World Oral Health Day in Abuja with awareness activities for pupils. The event, held…
Adamawa Inaugurates 118-Man Committee for Fintiri’s Grand Reception into APC
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa State Government has inaugurated a total of 118 members of various committees and sub-committees to organise a grand reception for Gov. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri into the…
Adamawa: Medugu Hosts Stakeholders to Iftar, Declares Interest in 2027 Senatorial Seat
From Umar Dankano, Yola As the holy month of Ramadan draws to an end, Muslim faithful are doubling up their efforts in performing good deeds to attract more rewards from the creator…
IHRC-RFT Raises Concern Over Rising Fuel Prices, Urges Government Action
The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT) has expressed concern over the continuous increase in fuel prices in Nigeria, warning that the development is worsening the economic hardship faced…
Yobe: Former PDP Gubernatorial Candidate, Dr. Ali Adamu Tikau, Defects to ADC
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu In a notable realignment of political forces in Yobe State, Dr. Ali Adamu Tikau, a prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has officially joined the African…
Rising Temperatures Threaten Public Health in Kano, Experts Urge Immediate Climate Action
By Sani Khamees Health and environmental experts have raised alarm over the growing impact of extreme heat on residents of Kano State, warning that rising temperatures linked to climate change are increasingly…
How BUK Students Struggle to Balance Ramadan Fasting with Ongoing Examinations
By Ladi Halilu, Ishaya Nenpinmwa, Faiza Yahaya As Ramadan falls within the examination period, students of Bayero University, Kano (BUK) are faced with the challenge of balancing their academic responsibilities with the…
Dingyadi Urges Nigerians to Pray for Unity, Not Curse the Nation
Nigerians performing the lesser Hajj in Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have been advised to refrain from using vulgar language, cursing, and criticizing the nation’s leadership while offering prayers during the month…
2027: Senator Binos Advances Reasons for Defection to ADC, Not APC in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola Senator Binos Dauda Yaroe, representing Adamawa South Senatorial District, has announced his official defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing the…
Adamawa: UBRBDA partners Chinese firm to upgrade water reticulation technology
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Management of Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority, UBRBDA in collaboration with SANY Group, a multinational Chinese firm based in Changsha,Hunan Province of Republic of China, SANY…