By Mustapha Salisu Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation on Hajj and Umrah administration following a historic high-level engagement in Abuja between Nigerian authorities…
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.
EFCC Arrests Kannywood Star, Samha Inuwa for Alleged Naira Mutilation
The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has arrested a Kannywood Star, Samha Inuwa over alleged Naira mutilation. This was obtained from the Agency’s verified Facebook handle…
Gov. Buni Launches Disbursement of Financial Incentives, Empowerment Programme
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni, has launched the disbursement of financial incentives to 32,382 girls, a Micro-Enterprise Grant to 1,500 grassroots beneficiaries, and empowerment…
Adamawa guber aspirant, Diaulhaq expresses hope in party’s strong democratic credentials
From Umar Dankano, Yola Engineer Diaulhaq Abubakar, a young entrepreneur and philanthropist, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 Adamawa State governorship election under the platform of the All Progressives…
Birnin Gwari Emirate Cries Out Over Security, Agricultural Crisis
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Birnin Gwari Emirate Progressives Union (BEPU) has issued a press statement expressing deep concern over the escalating security and agricultural crisis in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area…
NAWOJ Kano Celebrates Khadija Aliyu on Michael Sidibe Award for Health Reporting
By Aisha Mai Agogo The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State Chapter, proudly congratulates one of its distinguished members, Hajiya Khadija Aliyu of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN),…
Tribute to Hon. Khadi Alkali Habi Tijjani Father, Husband, Grandfather, Mentor and Esteemed Public Servant
As George Bernard Shaw would say: ‘Life levels all men and death reveals the eminent’, today marks a decade since the passing away of our late father, Hon. Khadi Alkali Habib Tijjani,…
Kano Women Journalists Benefit From AMG Foundation’s Capacity-Building Workshop
Women journalists drawn from various media organizations across Kano State have benefited from a capacity-building workshop organized by the Aminu Garba Magashi Foundation, aimed at strengthening professionalism, skills development, and ethical journalism…
At MACUF 2026:Gov. Buni Pledges Final 38 Health Centers, Touts National Ranking
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has pledged to construct the remaining 38 Primary Health Care Centers (PHCs) needed to achieve full coverage across the state’s 178 political…
Gov. Buni Commissions Ruga Settlement in Yobe
From Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni, of Yobe State has called on politicians, public office holders, and other public-spirited individuals in the state to emulate the community development model…
Yobe Commends Officers, Soldiers of 241 Recce Model Battalion for Sustaining Statewide Security
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government has commended officers and soldiers of the 241 Recce Model Battalion for their professionalism and effective operations in sustaining security across the state….
Gombe Emirates Unity Football Competition Committee Inaugurated, Rewards Announced
By Ado Salisu The Royal Organizing Committee (ROC) for the Gombe Emirates and Chiefdoms Unity Football Competition, popularly known as the Gombe Emir’s Unity Cup 2026, has been formally inaugurated in Gombe…
ABU: An Atmosphere For Ace Academic Advancement
By Bala Ibrahim Every time I meet a graduate from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, popularly referred to as, ABU Zaria, my heart becomes filled with envy, because, fate had decided…
KNSG Moves to Protect Lives as KNCDC Conducts Case Management In Gamji Village
The Kano State Government, through the Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC), carried out case management activities, community sensitization, and sample collection in Gamji Village, Garko Local Government Area, following reports…
CITAD Commends NCC on Progress Toward Community Networks Framework
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has commended the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the significant progress it has recorded in developing a regulatory framework for the establishment of Community…
NAHCON Chairman/CEO Reaffirms Commission’s Commitment to Timely, Orderly Preparations for 2026 Hajj
The Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to early planning, effective institutional coordination, and strict adherence to established procedures for…
Schooltra Software Launched to Drive Digital Transformation in Private Schools
By Salisu Hamisu Ali A new education management platform, Schooltra, has been launched in Kano to drive digital transformation across Nigeria’s private schools. The launch took place during a conference on digital…
Gov. Buni Commissions Nigeria’s Pioneer Biomedical Research Centre
From Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni Of Yobe State has officially commissioned a Biomedical Science Research and Training Centre (BioRTC) to conduct cutting-edge research on critical local health challenges….
Four Notable Individuals Bag NUJ FRCN Awards of Excellence
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna In a glittering ceremony, four prominent individuals were honored with the 2026 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Chapel Awards of Excellence. The…
NGF President Runsewe Redefining African Golf with Abuja’s Digital Flagship facility
By Ado Salisu Golf stakeholders say Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF) President Otunba Olusegun Runsewe is giving golf a new identity in Africa through strategic investment and innovation. Some golf enthusiasts who spoke…
MAN, UNIDO Tasks Kano Industries on Energy Efficiency, Eco-Friendly
By Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and the Global Environment Facility-United Nations Industrial Development Organization (GEF-UNIDO) have urged industries to prioritize energy efficiency and eco-friendly practices in…
Police Recover 415 Live Cartridges, Arrest Suspect, Commuters for Obstructing Police Duties
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded another significant operational success with the recovery of a large cache of live ammunition, the arrest of the suspect who owns the ammunition and…
CITAD Calls for Urgent Resolution of FCT Teachers’ Strike to Protect Children’s Right to Education
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has expressed deep concern over the ongoing strike by teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), calling for an immediate resolution…
Over 582,000 Children Out of School in Yobe State, Consultant Reveals
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu A development consultant has disclosed that more than 582,176 children remain out of school in Yobe State, citing recent statistics as “alarming and scary.” Farooq Abdullahi Chiromari, who…
ASF France, CITAD, S4C Host National Conference on Digital Rights in Abuja
By Mustapha Salisu Avocats Sans Frontières France (ASF France), in partnership with the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) and Spaces for Change, with support from the European Union and other…