The Federal Government College Kano Old Students Association (FGCKOSA) has petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over an alleged plan to concession parts of the school’s land under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement,…
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.
UMYU management inspects ASUU secretariat project
From Fauziyya Lawal, Katsina The management of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University UMYU Katsina, has conducted an inspection visit to the nearly completed Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU Secretariat within the institution,…
Senator Lalong urges reflection, hope, responsible citizenship at Easter
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos The Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong, has felicitated with Christians on the occasion of this year’s Easter celebration,…
Gov. Mutfwang Celebrates Easter, Calls for prayers for peace in Plateau, Nigeria
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has joined Christians across the world in celebrating the Easter season, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and…
Zulum Felicitates with Christians on Easter, Reaffirms Commitment to Peace, Welfare
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has extended warm felicitations to the Christian community in the state and beyond on the occasion of Easter. In a statement…
IHRC Raises Alarm Over Alleged Foreign Involvement in Religious Tensions
The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC – RFT Global Nigeria Chapter) has raised concern over reports circulating on social media alleging that a foreign national is involved in inciting religious tensions in…
BUK Class of 1997 Holds Memorable Reunion Celebrating Legacy, Unity, Achievements
By Hussaina Sa’id Bichi The alumni of the Bayero University Kano (BUK), Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Class 1997 held a remarkable reunion, bringing together distinguished graduants, respected guests, and members…
CITAD Launches Agenda-WINNIG Project to Bridge Gender Digital Divide
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has launched a new project aimed at narrowing the gender digital divide and enhancing economic opportunities for women in Northern Nigeria. The project, titled…
Survey Names Garo as Leading Choice for Kano Deputy Governorship Role
By Mustapha Salisu In a public opinion survey conducted by abknews24 across various parts of the 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State within one week, 89.7% of respondents chose Murtala Sule…
KANET Advocates Strengthened OGP Implementation in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano Network of NGOs (KANET) has intensified its stakeholder engagement efforts with an advocacy visit to the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Public Procurement and Co-Chair of the Open…
Navigating the Emotional Governance Contract
From Shu’aibu Usman Leman The recent visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Plateau State, following the harrowing tragedy in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, has prompted a vital reflection on the nature…
Open Letter to Mr. President: The Misleading Information and Conflict of Interest Sorrounding The Proposed Appointment of Hon. Murtala Sule Garo as Deputy Governor of Kano State
His Excellency, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, State House, Abuja. Your Excellency, As a concerned citizen from Tudun Wada Local Government…
KADCCAM, T-in-T Advocate Grassroots Action to Protect Kaduna’s Environment
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Kaduna State Climate Change Accountability Mechanism (KADCCAM) has emphasized the importance of grassroots engagement and collaboration towards tackling the devastating effects of climate change, including pollution, waste…
Troops Neutralise Criminal Threats in Jos North, Wase as Counter-Terrorism Deployment Records Early Gains
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, have recorded significant operational successes in Plateau State following a fresh counter-terrorism deployment aimed at restoring peace in troubled…
WHO, SPHCB, JAP Urge Parents to Embrace Polio Vaccination in Kaduna
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna A renewed push to eradicate polio in Kaduna State has gained momentum as the Journalists Initiative Against Polio (JAP), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), organized…
Federal Ministry of Environment Welcomes New Permanent Secretary
By Abdulhameed Musa Abdullahi The redeployment and assumption of duty of Mallam Salihu Aminu Usman, PhD, as the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Environment comes at a pivotal moment in…
3rd National Para Games ends with colorful closing ceremony as Enugu state emerges overall winner
By Ado Salisu The 3rd edition of the National Para Games came to successful end on Friday inside the velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National stadium as Enugu state emerged overall winners….
Democracy on Life Support
By Babayola M. Toungo Nigeria’s political space is not merely shrinking – it is being deliberately constricted, engineered into a narrow corridor where dissent is tolerated only in symbolic doses and opposition…
Easter: Let’s Translate Faith, Prayers Into Action – Governor Fintiri
From Umar Dankano, Yola Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has urge christians to rely on God for guidance and protection in their undertakings as they celebrate good Friday and Easter…
Basketball community mourns Mallam Yakubu Dauda, legendary Ahmadiyya College coach
By Ado Salisu The basketball and Nigerian school sports communities is in mourning following the death of Mallam Yakubu Dauda, the revered Head Basketball Coach of Ahmadiyya College Kano. Maxwell Kumoye, For…
Kano Police, Partners KANET Against Election Violence
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Police Command has held a roundtable discussion with members of the Kano Network of NGOs (KANET) as part of efforts to prevent election violence in the…
Tinubu orders crackdown on Plateau killers ,announce deployment of CCTV
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed security chiefs to go after those responsible for the recent killings in Plateau State. The President gave the order during a town…
NYA Urges Action Against APC’s ‘Disadvantaging’ Opposition Parties Ahead of 2027 Elections
…Slams Atiku, opposition over cold handling of development, says Nigerians at the receiving end From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The National Youth Alliance (NYA) has demanded actions that will halt the All Progressives…
CITAD Distributes Uniforms, Learning Materials to Nomadic Pupils in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has distributed school uniforms and other learning materials to pupils of Bakin Kamanda Nomadic School in Danshoshiya community, Kiru Local Government…
Vanguard Award: More wins for tireless, selfless leader Buni
By Hussaini Ibrahim In today’s political space, where public confidence is increasingly measured by visible delivery and tangible impact, recognition from respected institutions has become one of the strongest affirmations of leadership…