By Hajara Abdullahi The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the death sentence earlier passed on Maryam Sanda over the killing of her husband, Bilyamin Bello. Sanda had been convicted by an Abuja…
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.
Tax Justice, DRDI Introduce SOP to Strengthen Taxpayer Grievance Handling in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu The Dispute Resolution and Development Initiative (DRDI), in collaboration with the Tax Justice and Governance Platform, has introduced a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) aimed at strengthening the grievance redress…
Gov Yusuf Hails Dangote’s Nationwide N100 Billion Education Support Package
By Hajara Abdullahi The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended Alhaji Aliko Dangote for launching the N100 billion Education Support Package, describing the initiative as a historic boost to…
IGP Egbetokun Meets Heads of Police Medical Facilities Nationwide, Reafirms Commitment to Strengthening Police Medical Services
By Hajara Abdullahi The Inspector General of Police,IGP Kayode Egbetokun has met with all the Heads of Police Medical Facilities across the country at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan International Peace Keeping…
President Tinubu Reaffirms Move to Withdraw Police officers from VIPs, Orders Replacement With Civil Defence Corps
By Hajara Abdullahi President Tinubu has reaffirmed that the directive to redeploy police officers working with VIPs and ministers was non negotiable. This was revealed in a statement on X by…
CITAD, NIGF Advocate for Enhanced Women’s Leadership and Visibility in Digital Governance
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with the Nigeria Internet Governance Forum (NIGF), has called for stronger inclusion, leadership, and visibility of women in digital…
Cease the unchecked taking
By Abba Dukawa Last Monday, International Anti‑Corruption Day was observed. It has been marked annually on 9th December each year, since the United Nations Convention Against Corruption was adopted on 31 October 2003 to raise…
Yobe Govt, NAMA, Sign SLA Agreement To Commence Full Commercial Operations At MBICA
From Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu Yobe State Government and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) have signed a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to commence full commercial operations at the Muhammadu Buhari International…
Gov. Yusuf Approves Appointment of Prof. Amina Salihi Bayero as VC, Northwest University
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has confirmed the appointment of Professor Amina Salihi Bayero as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Northwest University for a five-year tenure beginning Monday, 1st December,…
SCI applauds Katsina’s new measures to strengthen teacher welfare, training
From Fauziyya Lawal, Katsina Save the Children International SCI has commended the Katsina State Government for introducing key initiatives aimed at improving teacher welfare and professional development across the state. The organisation…
Stakeholders Convene For Policy Dialogue on Gender, Social Inclusion, and Health Reform in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), in collaboration with EngenderHealth-led consortium partners, has hosted a one-day policy dialogue and forum in Kano to strengthen gender equity, social…
NIPR 2026 Will Showcase Kaduna’s Peace Agenda to Nigeria — Commissioner
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Kaduna State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Hon. Ahmed Maiyaki, has declared that the hosting of the 2026 Nigeria Public Relations Week (NPRW) and the 63rd NIPR…
NDE trains 400 unemployed youths, Women on Agro-businesses in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola With a view to creating employment opportunities and ensuring self reliance in entrepreneurship, National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has trained 400 unemployed on Agro-businesses in Adamawa state. Information…
CITAD, APC Conclude Training to Strengthen Gender, Environmental Inclusion in Nigeria’s Digital Policy Space
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), with support from the Association for Progressive Communications (APC), has concluded a two-day training workshop aimed at strengthening gender and environmental perspectives in Nigeria’s…
FG Reveals Plan to Overhaul NYSC
By Hajara Abdullahi The Federal Government has unveiled a framework to reform the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This was disclosed by the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, during a stakeholders’…
Former AGF Malami Detained by EFCC
By Hajara Abdullahi The former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday. EFCC had…
Rescue of Niger Students a Profound Relief, Says Information Minister on Visit to Governor Bago
The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described the rescue of some abducted students of the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papyri, Niger State, as a…
FG Launches ‘My Nigeria, My Responsibility’ Campaign, Calls For Patriotism Through Action And Accountability
The Federal Government has launched a nationwide citizenship movement designed to transform patriotism from mere emotion into everyday action, responsibility, and nation-building. The initiative, titled “My Nigeria, My Responsibility,” was officially flagged…
NNPP Installs New Gombe Leadership, Vows Unity, Grassroots Rebuilding
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has inaugurated a new set of state executives in Gombe following a consensus-based congress, with party leaders pledging to strengthen internal cohesion…
Army Denies Shooting Women Protesters by Escorts to Commander in Lamurde, Adamawa State
By Hajara Abdullahi The Nigerian Army’s 23 Brigade Headquarters has denied allegations circulating on some online platforms claiming that the Brigade and its Commander were involved in the shooting of women protesters…
Senate Approves President Tinubu’s Request to Send Troops to Benin
By Hajara Abdullahi The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to deploy troops to the Republic of Benin following an unsuccessful coup attempt in the neighboring country. The upper…
IACD 2025: CITAD Urges Stronger Accountability, Digital Transparency in Fight Against Corruption
By Mustapha Salisu As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate the 2025 International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD), the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has called for strengthened accountability…
President Tinubu Hails Security Agencies for Rescuing 100 Abducted Catholic Students in Niger State
By Hajara Abdullahi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Nigeria’s security agencies for their tireless efforts in securing the release of 100 students of Papiri Catholic School in Niger State. This was…
Dangote Sugar’s New Packs Gain Traction At Kano Fair
Marketers and participants at the just-concluded Kano International Trade Fair have endorsed the newly unveiled Dangote Sugar packs, describing them as convenient, consumer-friendly, and well-suited for both household use and retailing. Dangote…
Emirates in Southern Gombe Demand Tougher Laws to End Rape, Child Abuse
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The traditional emirates of Kaltungo and Billiri in Gombe State have renewed their call for tougher laws and stiffer punishment for perpetrators of rape and abuse against women…