By Hajara Abdullahi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a former Minister of Petroleum and former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, wanted over alleged money laundering charges. This…
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. Uba Sani to Recruit Additional 9,000 Health Workers Across Kaduna State
From Umar Faruk Tukur, Kaduna The Kaduna State Government, under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, has unveiled a comprehensive plan to recruit 9,000 health workers over the next five years, a…
Katsina United: Barau FC’s President clears air on attack, says no player was killed, victims discharged from hospital
President of the Barau FC, Shawwal Barau I Jibrin, has faulted the report that a player of the club was killed during a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match against Katsina United…
Tinubu’s Aide, Delu Yakubu, Extends Solar-Power Initiative to Guyuk Communities
By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Hon. Delu Bulus Yakubu, has expanded her rural empowerment drive to Guyuk Local Government Area…
Humanitarian Affairs Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Restoring Hope for Displaced Persons
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Bernard Doro, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to restoring hope and dignity to millions of Nigerians affected by…
Citizens’ Group Backs Tinubu’s Oil Reforms
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna A citizens’ group has thrown its weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s oil and gas reforms, describing them as courageous and necessary steps toward ensuring Nigeria’s long-term economic…
Billiri Constituents Call for Stronger Security Measures, Urge Support for Youth Employment
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe Residents of Billiri East Constituency in Gombe State have called on the state government to strengthen security measures against recurring herders’ attacks and expand youth empowerment initiatives to…
Govs. Buni, Zulum, Fintiri Meet World Bank Reps On Partnership
From Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu Yobe State Governor Hon. (Dr) Mai Mala Buni, along with his Borno and Adamawa state counterparts, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum and Umaru Fintiri, respectively today deliberated with…
A Fraying Tapestry of Strife and Neglect
By Babayola M. Toungo Northern Nigeria, once celebrated as a vibrant mosaic of peoples and landscapes, now stands perilously close to unravelling. The region’s immense geographical sweep and rich cultural diversity, once…
Oxfam, Partners Train 50 WDSC Members on Community Development Plans in Adamawa
By Umar Dankano, Yola The European Union (EU), in partnership with the German Cooperation and the Federal Government, has organized a two-day advocacy and capacity-building training for fifty (50) members of the…
Security Funds Probe: CISLAC/TI-Nigeria Urges National Assembly to Ensure Transparency
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Transparency International in Nigeria welcomes with commendation the recent decision by the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on the Expenditure of All…
Plateau Commissioner Urges Trust in Science for Peaceful, Sustainable Future
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos The Plateau State Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Cletus Bako Shurkuk, has called for greater public trust and investment in science as a tool for peace,…
NNL, NLO Fitness Test, seminars for over 1,500 Referees, Assersors begins in Kano
By Ado Salisu This year’s northern states and the Federal Capital Territory FCT Abuja Fitness Test and seminar on new football laws for Referees and Assersors began in Kano ahead of 2025/2026…
CITAD: Stakeholders Call for Gender, Climate Justice Integration in Nigeria’s Digital Transition
By Mustapha Salisu Stakeholders have called for the deliberate integration of gender and climate justice principles into Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda to ensure a fair, inclusive, and environmentally responsible digital future. This…
FG Vows to Improve Security as UK Warns Nationals Against Travel to Nigeria
By Hajara Abdullahi The Federal Government has assured residents of sustained efforts to enhance national security following the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) warning to its nationals against traveling to…
Troops Rescue 86 Kidnapped Victims, Arrest 29 Logistics Suppliers in Borno
By Hajara Abdullahi The Nigerian Army troops of Operation HADIN KAI Joint Task Force in the North East, during an operation on Sunday, rescued 86 kidnapped victims, foiled a terrorist attack, and…
World Urbanism Day: KNUPDA Drums for Sustainable, Inclusive, Well-Planned Urban Growth in Kano
By Aisha Abubakar Mai Agogo As the world marks World Urbanism Day, the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) joins the global community in celebrating this important occasion dedicated to…
2nd Entrepreneurship Summit: NAWOJ Kano Applauds ACF, KILAF for Sponsoring 50 Women in Media
By Aisha Abubakar Mai Agogo The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State Chapter, has expressed deep appreciation to the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Kano State Chapter, under the leadership of Gwani…
BREAKING: Missing BUK Student Found After Four Years
By Mustapha Salisu A student of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), identified as Shafiu Auwal Ibrahim, has been found four years after he went missing. Shafiu, a resident of Janbulo area in Kano,…
NDLEA Arrests Wanted Drug Kingpin in Lagos
By Hajara Abdullahi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a notorious drug dealer, Yusuf Azeez, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. According to a statement by the Agency’s…
FG seeks additional $500 million loan from World Bank
By Hajara Abdullahi In a bid to increase access to finance for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria, the Federal Government of Nigeria is seeking an additional $500m loan from the…
Gov. Buni Condoles With Adamu Muazu, Over Loss of Mother
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe state Governor, His Excellency Hon. (Dr) Mai Mala Buni on Saturday paid a condolence visit to former Bauchi state Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Adamu Muazu, over…
NUGA Games: FG pledges N1bn for Jos University to complete sports facilities
By Ado Salisu The Federal Government of Nigeria has pledged one billion Naira to Jos University aimed at completing it various sports facilities. The NUGA’s chairman technical committee, Professor Musa Garba Yakasai…
NOUN Flag-Offs Virtual Ceremony for Electric Vehicle, Auto Diagnostics Course
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Vice Chancellor, of National Open University of Nigeria NOUN, Professor Olufemi Peters has launched a virtual ceremony for the Course 2 of the certificate program in Electric…
Senator Lalong congratulates COCIN President, Rev. Mohzo onhis re- election
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Former Governor of Plateau State and Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Simon Lalong warmly congratulated the President of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Rev. Dr….