By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has called on the Nigerian media to amplify conversations that highlight the realities of marginalized groups within the country’s digital ecosystem,…
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.
Nigeria and the Doctrine of No News is Good News
By Bala Ibrahim In every scenario, particularly scenes with the profusion of public participation, perception plays a principal role always. Everyone looks at things from the comfort of his, or her scope…
Oyedeji Hails Lagos Legends’ Historic Triumph, Champions A Vision For A Stronger Nigerian Basketball League
By Ado Salisu Former NBA star and one of the long-time pillars of of Nigerian basketball, Olumide Oyedeji, praised Lagos Legends for their dramatic 74–72 victory over Rivers Hoopers on Sunday. A…
Housing Minister Urges States to Allocate 1–3% of Budgets for Land Titling
…Says Land4Growth is Nigeria’s Surest Path to a $1 Trillion Economy The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has issued a bold call for State Governments to…
Dear President Tinubu, Murtala Sule Garo Matters
By Aminu Dahiru Ahmad Ever since the All Progressives Congress (APC) lost the 2023 governorship election in Kano State, a highly contested race, which ended in the court, I have been expecting…
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Calls for Commitments to End Violence Against Women
By Hajara Abdullahi As the world marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for renewed commitments from the government, civil…
ICRC Launches Emergency Response Workshop for Journalists in Yobe
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has launched a workshop on emergency response for journalists in Yobe State to show them how to provide emergency…
2027: APC float “Adamawa Progressive Elders Council” for cohesion, stabilization
From Umar Dankano, Yola Ahead of the 2027 General elections,the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formed a high powered 46-Man committee known as “The Adamawa Progressive elders Council” saddles with the responsibility…
After 25 Years, ACF Anniversary Rekindles Old Questions on Northern Leadership and Progress
By Abdulhameed Musa Abdullahi The 25th anniversary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), held at the historic Arewa House in Kaduna, turned into yet another jamboree—full of Abadas, exclusive ceremonies, and empty…
FG to US: Delegation refutes genocide claims, calls for security, partnership
By Hajara Abdullahi The Federal Government delegation sent to the United States last week has refuted claims of a genocide in Nigeria, urging cooperation to strengthen security and partnership. This was revealed…
VP Shettima Arrives Angola For AU-EU Summit
By Hajara Abdullahi Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in the capital of Angola, Luanda to represent President Tinubu at the 7th African Union-European Union Summit scheduled for 24-25 November 2025. This…
Gombe Women Affairs Ministry Launches 16 Days of Activism, Raises Alarm Over Online Abuse
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Gombe State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Asma’u Muhammad Iganus, has called for renewed commitment from stakeholders to end gender-based violence as the world marks the 16…
Former councilors in Plateau rejects Governor Mutfwang’s interest to join APC
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Former councillors in Plateau State have openly rejected what they call alleged moves by Governor Caleb Mutfwang to defect to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Speaking at the…
El-Rufai’s N1bn Bandit Claim Baseless, Says Kaduna Group
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna A Kaduna-based group, Concerned Kaduna Citizen, has dismissed as baseless and politically motivated allegations made by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai that the current administration, led by Governor Uba…
Adamawa APC introduces e- registration, targets 200,000 members in December
From Umar Dankano, Yola Adamawa state Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC is set to begin comprehensive electronic registration (e-registration) of its members in the state. Announcing the development at a…
Kano Dep. Governor Represents State at ACF’s 25th Anniversary
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, on Saturday led a delegation to represent the state government at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF),…
Agricultural Transformation: The Pride of Governor Abba K Yusuf
By Mustapha Muhammad The Nigeria’s northwestern state of Kano’s population explosion has been a major concern especially on efforts to increase food production and productivity, creation of jobs, empowering youth and women,…
Kebbi Govt Orders Closure Of Schools, Institutions Across State
By Hajara Abdullahi The Kebbi State Government has ordered the closure of primary, secondary and tertiary institutions across the State. This was revealed in a joint statement by the Hon Commissioner for…
President Tinubu calls for equity in resource allocation, trade for Africa at G20 Summit
By Hajara Abdullahi President Tinubu has called for equitable resources distribution, governance and AI at the ongoing G20 summit in Johannesburg Expo Centre, South Africa. This was revealed in a statement on…
Margi culture Association honors Fintiri, unveils new attire in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa state Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has urge Nigerians to as a matter of pride and prestige accord their ancestral roots the needed recognition for onwards transfer…
European firms express interest in Katsina PPP projects
By Ado Salisu Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has secured major investment interest from leading French and Italian companies to accelerate industrialization in the state. Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, Chief Press…
Atiku charges FG to act decisively to tackle challenges in education sector
From Umar Dankano, Yola Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Founder of the American University of Nigeria,(AUN) Yola has charged Federal government to harness our collective strength to act decisively for…
Kano Govt Supports Veteran Journalist with N1 Million After Settling Medical Expenses
By Aisha Abubakar Mai Agogo The Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has extended support to veteran journalist Lawan Isah Bagwai with the sum of ₦1 million, after fully covering his…
KACRAN Condemns Mass Abduction of Students, Demands Immediate
From Alhaji Yusuf Damaturu Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria, KACRAN, has condemned the recent and tragic kidnapping of secondary school students in Kebbi and Niger States. The Association, through its…
IHRC Condemns Rising Wave of Student Abductions, Calls for Urgent Rescue, Accountability
By Mustapha Salisu The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC-RFT), Nigeria Chapter, has expressed deep concern over the alarming increase in student abductions across the country, describing the trend as a coordinated assault…