From Sani Gazas Chinade, Bauchi The Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has granted a full pardon to the former District Head of Azare and Danmajen Katagum, Alhaji Bashar Kabir Umar,…
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.
NCC Inspect, Sensitizes Bookshop Owners on Dangers of Piracy in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has conducted its annual routine sensitization campaigns on the dangers and illegality of piracy to bookshops owners in Adamawa state. State Acting Coordinator…
UNIJOS Dental Students Cry Out Over 10 Years of Academic Stagnation, Appeal for Gov’t Intervention
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Jos University Dental Students Association (JUDENSA) has cried out over what it described as “a decade of frustration, trauma, and unfulfilled promises,” following prolonged delays in their…
E-Birth Registration Project Flag-Off in Katsina State
The digital era of identity documentation has officially begun in Katsina State as the Electronic Birth Registration (e-Birth Registration) Project was formally flagged off in a grand ceremony attended by key stakeholders…
Tax Reforms: FG Introduces N10 Million Challenge for Youths
By Hajara Abdullahi The Federal Government has introduced a nationwide N10 million grand challenge titled the “Tax Reform Challenge” for graduates and undergraduates across Nigeria. This was revealed in a post on…
EU Backs Nigeria’s Economic Reforms, Pledges Support for Sustainable Development
The European Union (EU) has pledged support for Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms during a courtesy visit by its representative, Mr. David McAllister, to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning in Abuja…
Samia Suluhu Wins Tanzania’s Presidential Elections Amidst Protests
By Hajara Abdullahi Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of the recently concluded presidential election in Tanzania on Saturday, securing a second term with nearly 98% of the votes. President…
Once a Soldier Always a Soldier
By Bala Ibrahim A childhood friend of mine came to Abuja from Kafanchan. He called to inform me that he was in town on a mission to witness the pull out parade…
Over 600 NNPP members defect to APC in Kano
No fewer than 650 members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, on Thursday defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Gobirawa Ward, Dala Local Government Area, and parts of Fagge…
NUGA Zone E Preliminaries: A Resounding Success
By Muzammil Dalha Yola Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH) Wudil recently hosted the NUGA Zone E Preliminary Games, a prestigious event that brought together top universities in the…
Kano Government Must Look Inward, Not Dismiss the WSCIJ Report on Press Freedom Violation
By Salisu M. Indabawa The recent “Shrinking Freedoms: 2024 Journalism and Civic Space Status Report” released by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), which placed Kano among the top states…
ECOWAS @ 50: Regional Leaders Call For Collaboration Amidst Challenges
By Hajara Abdullahi Regional leaders and policymakers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), have called for more unity, collaboration and renewal of the regional bloc founding ideals amidst challenges…
Yobe Gov’t Signs MOUs with 4 Investors
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State government has signed a memorandum of understanding with 4 investors to explore the state’s solid mineral resources, the MOUs between the state government and…
Experts harp on accountability to strengthen liberty in Africa
The Liberalist Centre, a pro-freedom organisation, and development experts have renewed calls for accountability to fix Africa’s state of liberty and enable prosperity in the continent. They made the call during the…
Yobe Govt. Initiates Solid Minerals Exploitation For Economic Diversification
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe state Gov. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni said the Yobe Mining Development Company Limited is the only agency authorised to deal with all exploration and mining activities…
Experts Decry Brain Drain in Nigeria’s Health Sector
By Hajara Abdullahi Experts in the health sector have expressed concern over the increasing migration of medical personnel, popularly known as “Japa,” which they say is worsening Nigeria’s already strained health system….
Arewa Community Visits APC National Chairman
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna A Federal Lawmaker from Zamfara State, Rt. Hon. Dr. Aminu Sani Jaji, has led a delegation of the leadership of the Arewa Community residing in the southern part…
NHRC Commends Gov. Yusuf for Commitment to Human Rights Protection
The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu, has commended the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his administration’s steadfast commitment to the promotion and…
Gov. Yusuf Mourns Fallen Anti–Phone Snatching Commander
…Describes Late Inuwa Sharada as a Brave Officer Who Died Protecting Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of the Commander of the Anti–Phone…
Yobe: New Data Template Launched to Unlock Nigeria’s Solid Mineral Revenue
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu The Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has on Thursday inaugurated a new data collection system for the solid minerals sector, aiming to plug revenue leaks and…
Gov. Mutfwang congratulates Dr. Doro on confirmation as Minister
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos Plateau State, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has joined numerous well-wishers and associates across the country and beyond in extending his heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Bernard Doro on his…
Direct Discharge of Sewage into Drainage: KEPA Moves Against Offenders
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna In its renewed commitment to ensuring proper sewage management, the Kaduna State Environmental Protection Authority (KEPA) has issued a strong warning to residents against discharging human waste directly…
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara Still in PDP — Says Jakada Mubi
From Umar Dankano, Yola Speculations making the rounds that Governor Dauda Lawal Dare of Zamfara State has defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are…
Commissioner Mefor Urges Anambra Communities to Embrace Obosi’s “One Household, Two Skills” Initiative
From Chinyere Ogbuagu, Anambra The Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, has commended the unique youth empowerment programme of the Obosi Community in Idemili North, tagged “One Household, Two Skills”,…
FG Releases N2.3bn to Clear Salary, Promotion Arrears in Federal Universities
By Mustapha Salisu The Federal Government has released N2.3 billion for Batch 8 salary and promotion arrears to universities across the country, with staff expected to receive payments immediately. A statement by…