The NNPC Ltd has reiterated its commitment to the development and revamping of downstream across the country to enhance collaboration and drive efficiency in the sector. Andy Odeh, Chief Corporate Communications Officer,…
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.
Fuel Scarcity Triggers School Closures in Mali
By Hajara Abadullahi Schools and universities nationwide in Mali have been suspended for two weeks due to a fuel scarcity triggered by the blockade of its imports by insurgents. In a TV…
Deadly Gold Rush: Bandits and the Mining Fields of Northwest Nigeria
By Sani Saidu Muhammad Introduction: Blood Gold The Pits of Desperation Across Nigeria’s northwest, Gold no longer means fortune. It means fear, blood, and silence. In the forests of Birnin Gwari and…
How gold-for-arms trade is fuelling terror in Nigeria’s Northwest
Nigeria loses over $9 billion annually to illegal mining, with a substantial portion tied to the gold sector. This investigation reveals how a significant share of gold extracted from the northwest is…
Ex-Jigawa Governor Reveals Intention to Contest for PDP National Chairman
By Hajara Abdullahi A former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has revealed his intention to contest for the position of National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Lamido, who also…
Man Arrested for Molesting Daughters in Enugu
By Hajara Abdullahi The Enugu State Government has commended the State Command of the Nigeria Police Force for swiftly arresting a man for the alleged molestation of his two biological daughters, aged…
Kano to Finalize CBHW Program for Effective Implementation
The Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB), in collaboration with UNICEF and the FCDO Lafiya Program, has outlined clear next steps following the successful completion of the three-day Adaptation Meeting…
NCS Organizes Elections For 18 Sports Federation as New Presidents Emerge
By Ado Salisu The National Sports Commission recently conducted elections across 18 Federations, resulting in new Presidents and Board members being inaugurated at the Moshood Abiola Stadium to steer affairs of their…
AGILE Distributes Nearly 10,000 ATM Cards to Gombe Girls Under Scholarship Scheme
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project in Gombe State has distributed 9,894 ATM cards to beneficiaries across eight local government areas as part of…
Yobe Govt. Employs 948 Teachers
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe state government has recruited 948 primary school teachers to boost primary education in the state. In a press statement by Mamman Mohammed DG press and media…
Security: A Locution With Limited Laxity In Lexicon?
By Bala Ibrahim Like in every language, certain words come with phonetic flexibility, such that there is room for the chances of changes in their pronunciations and meaning, without much ado or…
The Crippling Grip of Economic Instability: Nigeria’s Struggle and the WB/IMF’s 10 Prescription
By Abbati Bako In the intricate dance of global economies, Nigeria’s financial stability hangs precariously in the balance. The nation’s economic woes are a stark reminder that a thriving economy is the…
MAAUN Parents Association Apologizes Over Viral Exam Hall Incident, Calls for Disciplinary, Legal Action
The Parents Association of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano, has issued a formal apology to the university’s faculty and staff following a disturbance that occurred at the entrance of…
Kano Dala Hard Courts Tennis Tournament Director Elected NTF Vice President
By Ado Salisu The Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) has elected the Tournament Director of the Kano Dala Hard Courts Tennis Championship, Alhaji Yusuf Datti, as its Vice President for the next four…
Adamawa ADC Inaugurate State Interim Executive Committee Amidst Party Crisis
From Umar Dankano, Yola The African Democratic Congress, ADC Adamawa state chapter has inaugurated its state interim executive committee to oversee administrative activities of the party before a substantive exco would be…
NSCDC Mourns Gombe Commissioner, Others Killed in Car Crash
From Abubakar Rabilu Gombe The Gombe State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Commandant Jibrin Idris, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Gombe State Commissioner…
Tosin Ajayi’s DSS: Balancing Security with the Rule of Law
By Deji Adesogan One year on, DSS reforms show quiet transformation under Ajayi’s leadership. When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi as Director-General of the Department of State Services…
NIPR President Lauds Kano Governor for People-Focused Initiatives
By Mustapha Salisu The President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku, has commended Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his exceptional commitment to people-oriented projects…
KTSG Signs MoU with Qatar Charity Nigeria to Strengthen Humanitarian Cooperation
Qatar Charity Pledges New Medical Equipment for Katsina Hospitals and PHCs Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has restated his administration’s strong commitment to partnerships that improve the lives of citizens,…
VAU Condemns Alleged Blackmail Attempt Against MAAUN Faculty Member
The Voice of African Universities (VAU) has strongly condemned what it describes as a “malicious and targeted blackmail attempt” against a faculty member and the Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN),…
KEPA Applauds Gov. Sani as Kaduna Prepares for Statewide Clean-Up Exercise
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Acting General Manager of the Kaduna State Environmental Protection Agency (KEPA), Mr. Yahaya Victor, has commended Governor Uba Sani for reintroducing the end-of-month environmental sanitation exercise across…
Adamawa: Foundation Offers Free Medical Outreach in Ribadu Community
From Umar Dankano, Yola In an effort to safeguarding the health and wellness of Ribadu Community, a Non governmental organization under the auspice ‘Rubicon Foundation’ has offered a free medical outreach to…
NAHCON Delegation Visits Yobe Gov’t on 2026 Hajj Sensitisation
From Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu A delegation from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has visited the Yobe State Government to sensitise stakeholders on the new policies and deadlines introduced for…
DG – NPC Dan’agundi Approves Appointment of Kabiru Usman Naibawa as Technical Adviser
The Director General of the National Productivity Centre (NPC), Hon. Dr. Baffa Babba Dan’agundi, has approved the appointment of Kabiru Usman Na’ibawa as Technical Adviser to the Director General. The appointment, formally…
Men and Menstruation: Bridging the Awareness Gap
By Huzaifa Sani Ilyas Menstruation, a fundamental aspect of human biology, remains one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized natural processes in our society. Too often, it is seen solely as a…