By Mustapha Salisu The attention of the Anambra State Government has been drawn to a disturbing video currently circulating on social media platforms depicting that thirty-five (35) underage children from Ebonyi State,…
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.
Gombe Urges Billionaire Businessman, Abdulsamad to boost Sports Projects, Not Super Eagles
By Ado Salisu Former Chairman of Gombe Football Association Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe has urged an industrialist and the Chairman of BUA Group Abdul Samad Isiaka Rabiu to offer financial support…
CNG Condemns Unprovoked Attack on Hausa Traders in Edo, Warns of Consequences
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has strongly condemned the recent unprovoked and violent attack on members of the Hausa community in Ekpoma, Edo Central. The group described…
NSA Drives Community Security Through Filmmakers
…Supports Elderly Female Actresses With Cash, Bags of Rice By Mustapha Salisu The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mr. Nuhu Ribadu, has called on community members across the country to remain vigilant and…
13 Brigade Troops Rescue 18 Passengers After Boat Hijacking
Troops of 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army have successfully rescued 18 passengers, including 2 infants, following a hijacking incident on a passenger boat traveling from Nigeria to Cameroon on 11 January 2026. Maj….
Climate Change is a Present Reality: Educate the Youth -Expert
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna A climate expert, Ibrahima Yakubu, has emphasized the importance of educating the younger generation about climate change, stating that it is crucial for them to grasp the science…
Peace, Unity Tournament Drives Grassroots Peace, Youth Empowerment in Jos South
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The second edition of the Peace and Unity Football Tournament, organized by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Dr. Gyang…
Group of Journalists Embark on Tour of Governor Buni’s Development Projects in Yobe
From Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu In it’s effort to showcase the ongoing development initiatives within Yobe State, a group of journalists, have embarked on a media tour of Governor Buni’s various projects,…
Jigawa Gov’t Deepens Student Feeding Reform, Suspends School Principal Over Fraud
…Commissioner Sankara Leads Follow-up Inspection at Kudai Girls Model Boarding School By Mustapha Salisu The Jigawa State Government has intensified its ongoing reform of the student feeding and welfare system, following the…
Asylum seekers damaging Nigeria’s image, Governor Sule tells CAN
…describes Nasarawa as model of religious harmony Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, has decried the actions of some Nigerians abroad who fabricate stories of a “Christian genocide” to secure asylum in…
FFS Condemns Attack on Firefighters in Calabar, Labels Act as Criminal, Dangerous
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has strongly condemned the violent attack on its personnel during an emergency response in Calabar, Cross River State, describing the act as criminal and detrimental to public…
BUK Pays Appreciation Visit to Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Authority over 12 Completed Water Projects
The Management of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), on Monday, 12 January 2026, paid a courtesy and appreciation visit to the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA) in recognition of the successful…
Katsina Gov’t Defends Plan to Release 70 Bandits
By Hajara Abdullahi The Katsina State Government has justified its plan to release 70 individuals facing trial for alleged banditry, saying the move aims to strengthen ongoing peace efforts with armed groups…
Rabi’u Adamu Islamiyya Holds First Qur’an Graduation in Gombe
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe Rabi’u Adamu Memorial Islamic School, located in G.R.A, Gombe, has held its first-ever Qur’an graduation ceremony, marking a major milestone since its establishment. Founded under the guidance of…
Tetfund’s inconsistent sharing formula: A call for ASUP intervention
By Auwal Ahmed Ibrahim, Goronyo The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tetfund) is a blessing for education in Nigeria, as it provides a solid foundation for staff development, construction of mega projects, and…
President Tinubu Arrives Abu Dhabi for 2026 Edition of ADSW
By Mustapha Salisu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Sunday ahead of his participation in the 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which…
Premier Radio Staff, Aminu Ibrahim, Organizes Menstrual Health, Hygiene Training in Kano
…Distributes Free Sanitary Pads to Participants By Mustapha Salisu A staff member of Premier Radio, Alhaji Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim, has organized a one-day training session on Menstrual Health and Hygiene for selected…
Airport Police Command Arrests Int’l Romance Fraud Suspect Involved in Over N1bn Scam
The Nigeria Police Force, Airport Police Command, in its sustained efforts to combat transnational crimes and prevent the use of Nigerian airports as escape routes for criminal elements, has arrested a notorious…
Saraki, Olubadan to lead 23rd Daily Trust Dialogue
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki will chair the 23rd Daily Trust Dialogue, scheduled to hold on Thursday, 22nd January, 2026, at the NAF Conference Centre & Suites, Abuja. A statement…
POCA Provides Framework for Asset Recovery, Says CISLAC, TI Nigeria
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International Nigeria (TI Nigeria) have commended the United Kingdom government for its role in combating corruption and illicit financial…
PLASIEC Releases Revised Timetable for 2026 Plateau LG Elections
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) has released a revised timetable for the conduct of the 2026 Local Government Elections, reaffirming its commitment to transparency, inclusiveness and…
Plateau Govt Rescues 25 kidnap persons
…Hands them to Wase LGA for reunion with families From Tongnaan Bawa Jos In a remarkable demonstration of empathy, compassion, and firm commitment to the security of lives and property, the Plateau…
Kebbi Varsity Confers Honorary Degree on Gov. Lawal, Commends Zamfara Development Stride
The Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero, has conferred an honorary doctorate degree on Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State. The honor was bestowed on Saturday during the university’s joint…
N9.9 Billion Allocated for President Tinubu, VP Shettima’s Food, Trips in 2026 Budget
Hajara Abdullahi A total of N9,364,349,417 has been allocated in the 2026 fiscal year for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima’s food, refreshments, and both local and international travels. This…
Kano State Neighborhood Watch Kumbotso Command Constructs Division Headquarters, Outposts to Strengthen Security
By Mustapha Salisu In furtherance of its mandate to enhance and sustain effective security across Kano State, the Kano State Neighborhood Watch Security Agency, Kumbotso Command, has commenced the construction of a…