By Hajara Abdullahi In a move to enhance agricultural productivity across Nigeria, the Federal Government has secured a $500 million loan from the World Bank, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
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.
Kano Deputy Governor to Celebrate 65th Birthday in Hometown with Special Prayers
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, will mark his 65th birthday this Friday with a special prayer session at the Gwarzo Central Mosque, seeking divine guidance and blessings…
Nigeria Needs Transfer of Technology, Not Troops – By Na’ im Sulaiman AJ
Nigeria’s path to sustainable stability and growth lies not in the deployment of military might, but in the strategic transfer of technology and knowledge. While security interventions may address immediate threats, they…
Nigeria: Diplomatic Delusion Deeply Demoralizing Democracy
By Bala Ibrahim As a country, Nigeria has always been a major player internationally, since it gained independence in 1960. Even under military rule, Nigeria was a significant force in the affairs…
CITAD Condemns Arrest of Two Kano Youths Over Facebook Post
…Demands Immediate Release, Respect for Digital Rights By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has condemned the arrest of two young residents of Tofa Local Government Area in…
Shanono LG Chairman Distributes Vehicles to Security Agencies For Fight Against Insecurity
The Executive Chairman of Shanono Local Government Area, Hon. Abubakar Barau, has today distributed newly procured vehicles and refurbished patrol cars to various security agencies operating within the Local Government Area. According…
Anambra: IGP Deploys New Commissioner of Police Ahead of Polls
By Hajara Abdullahi The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed a new Commissioner of Police, Shogunle Abayomi, ahead of the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, November 8,…
Experts Call for National Framework on AI Governance at CITAD’s 6th KANSIS
By Mustapha Salisu Experts and digital rights advocates have called on the Nigerian government to urgently establish a comprehensive national framework to guide the ethical and inclusive governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI)….
Bowen University Student Makes History with 5.0 CGPA
By Hajara Abdullahi A graduate of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Lotechukwu Isioma Ikpo, has made history as the first student to achieve a perfect 5.00/5.00 CGPA in the university’s history. The…
Nigeria and The Conflict of Characterising Christianity
By Bala Ibrahim No one needs invasion, particularly invasion on the grounds of religious characterization, or mischaracterization. And Nigeria must rise to the occasion of spelling out that to the world. Since…
NEMA Distributes Relief Materials to Flood Victims in Rimin Gado/Dawakin Tofa/Tofa Fed. Constituency
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Kano Operations Office, in collaboration with the Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has distributed relief materials to households affected by recent flooding in Rimin Gado/Dawakin…
AUPCTRE North East Zone Champions Gender Equality with Educational Workshop in Yobe
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu In a bid to advance women’s rights and inclusion, the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE), North East Zone, on Tuesday…
KNSG to Partner KHAIRUN on Academic Excellence
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing education by expressing readiness to partner with Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN) in promoting academic excellence across the state….
Troops Foil Bandits’ Attack in Shanono, Kano
By Hajara Abdullahi The Nigerian Army troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation MESA, led by the 3 Brigade, have successfully prevented a bandit incursion and attack in Shanono Local Government Area…
Troops of 12 Brigade Rescue Two Kidnapped Victims, Recover Ransom in Kogi
By Hajara Abdullahi Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 12 Brigade deployed at Oguma Forward Operating Base have successfully rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered ransom money meant for their release…
NELFUND Records One Million Applications Since Launch in 2024
By Hajara Abdullahi The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has achieved a historic milestone, recording one million applications on its student loan portal since its official launch on May 24, 2024. In…
Kano: Senator Barau receives over 1,000 NNPP/ Kwankwasiyya members to APC
Over 1,000 members of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP)/Kwankwasiyya Movement in Kano State have been received into the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau…
Arewa Peace Foundation Urges Balanced Global Response to Religious Violence in Nigeria
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Arewa Peace Foundation has called on the international community, particularly the Government of the United States and its allies, to adopt a fair and evidence-based approach when…
KACRAN urges NEDC to prioritize livestock development in 2026 policies, programmes
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria, KACRAN, a critical stakeholder in the North East region, has called on the North East Development Commission, NEDC, to significantly…
IPC Opposes Impunity Against Journalists, Organizes Twitter (X) Space Conversation for Women Journalists @ IDEI-2025
From Umar Dankano, Yola The International Press Center (IPC) has opposed any action, legislation, regulation, or political pressure that limits press freedom in the course of professional journalism practice in the country….
Sokoto-Based NGO Trains 30 Female Journalists on GBV Ethical Reporting
From Shehu Muhammad Shehu, Sokoto A Sokoto-based non-governmental organization, Gender Educators Initiative (GEI), with support from Nigeria Youth Future Fund, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, organized a one-day capacity-building training for 30…
Dan Agundi Urges Northern Women to Uphold Dignity, Tradition
By Mustapha Salisu The Sarkin Dawaki Babba, Alhaji Aminu Babba Dan Agundi, has called on Northern women to support their husbands while safeguarding their dignity, religion, and cultural values. He made the…
Teacher Bags Life Imprisonment for Raping Male Student in Abuja
By Hajara Abdullahi A 19-year-old teacher, Abdullahi Abbas, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a High Court in the Federal Capital Territory for raping a nine-year-old pupil. This was revealed by…
Gov. Yusuf Urges Regular Security Meetings at LG Level
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged local government councils to hold regular security meetings to enhance vigilance and coordination among communities across the state. This was contained in…
Gov. Yusuf bags SWAN outstanding performance award for Sports Development
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has won the outstanding performance award of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in recognition of his remarkable achievements in sports development within the state….