…Earmarks N232.4 million for Monthly Allowance By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved an upward review of the monthly allowances to volunteers under the Borno Youth…
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.
Zamfara Govt commences payment of N150,000 allowance for Medical Corps Members
From John Bassey, Zamfara The Zamfara State Government has commenced the implementation of a special allowance package for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state, with medical doctors set…
Clerics Urge Marketers to Show Mercy, Reduce Food Prices
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna A Nigerian pastor has mobilised over 1,000 Christian and Muslim volunteers to visit markets across Northern Nigeria and appeal to traders not to hike the prices of commodities…
Family Ties and Threats: Expert Warns Nigerians on Rising Security Risks from Within Homes
By Mustapha Salisu A security analyst, Ambassador Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu, has cautioned Nigerians to remain vigilant against potential threats from within their families, stressing that relationships should not blind individuals to security…
Why December Is No Longer Cold in Northern Nigeria
By Mubarak Mahmud, PhD France National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment There was a time when December in Northern Nigeria announced itself unmistakably. Mornings were cold enough to sting the…
BREAKING: Gov. Yusuf Resigns NNPP Membership as Kano Political Realignment Deepens
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has formally resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing deepening internal crises and the need to safeguard the…
Free Nutrition Supplement Boosts Infant Growth, Reduces Malnutrition in Jos
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos The Plateau State Government’s investment in preventive child nutrition is beginning to show measurable impact, as a free nutrition supplement programme supported by the United Nations Children’s Fund…
Islam, Nationhood Take Centre Stage at Northwest University Conference
By Mustapha Salisu The Department of Islamic Studies, Northwest University, Kano, in collaboration with the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), Nigeria Office, has held its 3rd International Conference themed “Islam and…
USGEAAN Seeks Strategic STEM Partnership with American Space Jos
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The United States Government Exchange Alumni Association of Nigeria (USGEAAN) has proposed a strategic Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) partnership with American Space Jos to expand access…
NEDC Begins 2.5km Road, Bridges Construction in Potiskum
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu The North East Development Commission (NEDC) on Thursday officially handed over the construction of two major infrastructure projects in Potiskum, Yobe State. The flagship project is a new…
NCS, Kano Chapter Holds Stakeholders’ Meeting Ahead of World Cancer Day 2026
By Mustapha Salisu As part of preparations for the 2026 World Cancer Day (WCD) celebration, the Nigeria Cancer Society (NCS), Kano State Chapter, on January 20, 2026, convened its second stakeholders’ meeting…
KEDCO Clarifies Picketing by In-House Unions
By Mustapha Salisu The Management of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has clarified that the recent picketing of its offices by members of the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies…
Troops eliminate terrorists, rescue 62 hostages in Kebbi, Zamfara
Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised two terrorists in Kebbi State and rescued 62 hostages in Zamfara State during coordinated operations across Sector 2, the Nigerian…
Governor Radda Pledges Stronger Synergy with Police to Deepen Peace, Security
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to consolidate peace, protect lives and property, and…
Nigeria’s March toward Elite Cartel Rule
Babayola M. Toungo The ongoing migration of Nigeria’s nomadic political elite into the ruling All Progressives Congress is not a sign of national consensus; it is a symptom of democratic decay. It…
VP Shettima Congratulates Ex-president Yar’adua, Ty Danjuma, Bulkachuwa, Others For Sardauna Foundation’s Awards
From Mikail Tsoho, Dutse The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima commended Sir Ahmadu Bello Sardauna Foundation for the successful 12th Annual Memorial lecture and awards presentation to the successful leaders that contributed…
Fire Guts Animal Health School in Kabo
By Aisha Abubakar Maiagogo The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed a fire outbreak at the Animal Health School in Kabo Local Government Area on Monday, January 19, 2026, destroying several classrooms…
AHIP Trains Media Practitioners on Irregular Migration, Reintegration Awareness
By Mustapha Salisu The Adolescent Health and Information Project (AHIP) has organized a one-day media training aimed at strengthening journalists’ engagement on issues of irregular migration, legal migration pathways, and reintegration of…
77,792 arrested, 14,225 convicted, 14.8m kilograms drugs seized in 5 years, says Marwa
…Honours 166 NDLEA personnel, 17 Commands at bi-annual CCEO awards and commendation ceremony; charges officers to go all out against drug cartels, barons Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement…
Yobe Launches Data Committee to Boost Governance
From Alhaji Yusuf Damaturu The Yobe State Government on Tuesday inaugurated the State Consultative Committee on Statistics (SCCS) to enhance evidence-based planning and decision-making. Supported by the Lafiya UK & Nigeria Partnership…
Buni-Led APC Strategy, Conflict Resolution, Mobilisation Committee Holds Inaugural Meeting
…Vows To Resolve Conflicts Within the Party From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The All Progressives Congress (APC) Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation on Monday held its inaugural meeting to map…
BUK Research Team Partners KSPHCMB to Boost Primary Health Care Staff Attendance
The Director General of the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB), Professor Salisu Ahmad Ibrahim, has met with a research team from Bayero University, Kano (BUK), led by Professor Muktar…
FG Opens 2026 PTDF Scholarship Application Portal
By Hajara Abdullahi The Federal Government has announced the opening of the application portal for the 2026 Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship Scheme, offering opportunities for Nigerian youths to pursue…
VP Shettima Arrives Switzerland for 56th World Economic Forum
By Hajara Abdullahi Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to lead Nigeria’s delegation at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), scheduled to hold from…
KASHAM Condemns Killing of Household in Kano, Calls for Stronger Community Security
By Mustapha Salisu The Kasham Community Development Initiative has strongly condemned the gruesome killing of Fatima and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, describing the incident as a tragic reflection of…