By Mustapha Salisu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed that the implementation of the new tax laws will commence on January 1, 2026, as earlier scheduled, dismissing speculations of any delay or…
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.
Information Minister Mourns Gombe Journalists Lost in Road Accident
The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, FNIPR, has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the tragic death of seven journalists who were confirmed killed in a lone road…
NAWOJ Mourns Death of Journalists Killed in Gombe Road Crash
By Aisha Abubakar Mai Agogo The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has mourned the death of seven journalists who passed away due to a fatal road accident that occurred along the…
APC Archive and the Arrival of Abba
By Bala Ibrahim In a Godfather/Godson relationship, as explained by Robert Greene in his book, the 48 laws of power, the Godson must not be overstretched by the Godfather. Doing that can…
KHETFUND Reviews Beneficiaries’ Performance for 2025 Q3, Q4
The Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) has convened a performance review meeting for its beneficiaries covering the third and fourth quarters of 2025, bringing together key stakeholders in the health sector…
End of The Year Assessment of Bichi, HJRBDA and Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda on Food Security
By Shehu Mustapha Chaji Engr. Dr. Rabiu Suleiman Bichi, the Managing Director, Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority Kano (Kano, Jigawa and Bauchi) states with other Executive Directors , Hon.(Dr) Musa Iliyasu…
Court Remands Ex-AGF Malami, Son, Wife in Kuje Correctional Centre
By Hajara Abdullahi The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the remand of the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), at the Kuje Correctional…
Explosion Hits Kebbi General Hospital
By Hajara Abdullahi The Police Command in Kebbi State has confirmed an explosion that occurred in the early hours of Tuesday at the General Hospital, Bagudu, in Bagudu Local Government Area. This…
Young Female Professionals in Media Mourns, Stands in Solidarity with NUJ, NAWOJ
By Aisha Abubakar Mai Agogo The Young Female Professionals in Media (YFPM) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic accident that claimed the lives of seven journalists from the Gombe State Council…
Gov. Buni Salute Yobeans On Tolerance
From Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu Yobe State Governor Hon. (Dr) Mai Mala Buni has saluted the people of the state for their religious tolerance and harmonious coexistence, strengthening peace and security across…
Gombe ALGON Mourns Journalists Killed in Billiri–Kumo Road Accident
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Gombe State chapter, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of seven journalists who lost their lives in a tragic…
The Arrogance of Power and the Poverty of Choice in Nigerian Politics
Babayola M. Toungo There was a time when the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was so dominant, so expansive in its reach, that its leaders openly boasted they would rule Nigeria for sixty…
Nigeria’s Leadership Under Fire: CSOs Question Sovereignty
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna A coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs) and leaders has expressed grave concern and outrage over the recent US air strike on Nigerian territory, citing a disturbing silence…
Kano NNPP Chairman, Dungurawa, Expelled Over Alleged Misconduct
By Mustapha Salisu The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) executive members in Gargari Ward, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State, have expelled the party’s state chairman, Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa, over…
Borno State Allocates N94.27bn for Works, Housing Projects
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has presented a N899.33 billion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, with a focus…
NARD Threatens Fresh Nationwide Strike
By Hajara Abdullahi The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has threatened to embark on a fresh nationwide strike following the Federal Government’s failure to honour the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) earlier…
Prime Time News CEO, Ibrahim Garba, Bags Leadership Award from Kano NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel
By Mustapha Salisu The CEO/Publisher of Prime Time News, Ibrahim Garba Shu’aibu, has been honoured with an award for his distinguished leadership during his tenure as Chairman of the Kano Correspondents’ Chapel….
Will the Reserved Seats for Women Bill Promote Gender Equity in Nigeria’s Political Space?
By Hajara Abdullahi Women, who make up a significant portion of Nigeria’s voting population, remain underrepresented in political participation due to social, economic, and cultural factors. Although there has been improvement in…
Emir Hails CITAD Director Y.Z. Ya’u as ICT Pioneer in Jama’are
The Emir of Jama’are, Alhaji Ahmadu Muhammadu Wabi III, OON, has praised the Executive Director of the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), Malam Y. Z. Ya’u, for pioneering the introduction…
Governor Yusuf set to Defect to APC – Aide
Barring any last-minute change, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is set to dump the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Multiple sources told Daily Trust…
Foreign Boots and Lessons Nigeria must not forget
By Adamu S Ladan History often whispers before it screams. Unfortunately, nations sometimes ignore the whisper until the scream becomes unavoidable. Late Alhaji Usman Faruq was a respected Nigerian statesman and former…
We rebirth our union, we leave good legacy -IMAN
From Abubakar Rabilu Gombe The Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria (IMAN), Gombe State Chapter, has held its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), during which the outgoing chairman, Muhammad Nasir Ishaq, reviewed major…
Emir of Nguru Appoints Engr. Mustapha Maihaja as Tafida Of Nguru Emirate
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Emir of Nguru, His Royal Highness Alhaji Mai Mustapha Ibn Kyari, has turbaned Engr. Mustapha Yunusa Maihaja as the Tafida of Nguru Emirate Council, in a…
Girl-Child Education Key to Development–Prof Shamaki
By Shehu Muhammad Shehu Girl-child education has been described as a powerful tool for development that everyone should support. Professor Mu’azu Ma’azu Shamaki of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, made the statement on…
Trump’s airstrike constitutes a breach of international law and underscores the fragility of the Nigerian state.
By Sani Khamees On Friday, 26 December, the United States Department of War released a video on X (formerly Twitter) showing the strike on Jabo in the Tambuwal Local Government Area of…