By Michael Olaogun The Nigeria’s fiscal process has been throne into a state of confusion since the assumption of President Bola Tinubu as the President. The nation’s fiscal management has struggled with…
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.
Traders turn smugglers, two years after Sahel countries exit ECOWAS
By Mohammed Dahiru Lawal Sama’ila Zubairu [not his real name], a grain trader from Dan Issa, a small agrarian village south of Niger Republic, felt a chill the first time he saw…
Governor Radda Praises FRCN Service to Nigeria at 75
By Mustapha Salisu Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has congratulated the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, Chief Press Secretary…
Ekiti North and the Politics of 2027
By Michael Olaogun In Nigeria’s evolving democratic landscape, political conversations are necessary to examine our past, discuss the present and project the future. However, when discussions descend into attacks and personality-driven speculations,…
Sheka Yar Kasuwa Residents Decry Polluting Waste Dumpsite
By Aisha Habib Maigiwa From a small waste skip to a towering heap of refuse, residents of Sheka Yar Kasuwa in Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State are witnessing the steady…
Engr. Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo Remains a Loyal APC Member
Engr. Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo (ATM Gwarzo) has remained a committed and loyal member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) since its inception. From day one, he has stood firmly with the…
As Heat Seasons Kick Off, HERA Launches the Heat Science Hotline
Providing evidence-based guidance, grounded in human expertise, to accelerate effective heat solutions to help those on the frontlines respond now Paris, April 1, 2026 — Extreme heat is the deadliest climate hazard globally—and its…
Zulum Donates N150m to Families of Fallen Military Officers
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has donated the sum of ₦150 million to the families of three military officers who lost their lives in recent attacks…
Combating Climate Change: Horticulturist Transforms Desert into Forest Through Annual Tree Planting
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Ibrahim Salihu, a young horticulturist from Kaduna State, is making remarkable strides in transforming arid and desert-prone areas into thriving green forests. Through the annual planting of millions…
EXCLUSIVE: Ganduje Pushes Garo for Kano Deputy Governor as APC Stakeholders Kick Against Move
The former Governor of Kano State and immediate past National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has held a closed door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) at the Presidential…
FG, Kano Government Plan Upgrade of Aliko Dangote Skills Acquisition Centre
By Ladi Halilu In a major move to strengthen technical and vocational education, the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Kano State Government have commenced plans to upgrade the Aliko Dangote Ultra Modern…
32 Secondary Schools to compete in Nestle Milo basketball in Kano
By Ado Salisu 32 Secondary schools in Kano would compete in the state preliminaries of the forthcoming Inter-Secondary Nestle Milo basketball championship for both boys and girls category scheduled to hold between…
El- Rufai/Uba Sani and Pantami’s Perceived Peace of the Graveyard
By Bala Ibrahim Yesterday was Sunday, a day recognized as the first day of the week, which in the Bible, holds supreme significance as the day of Jesus Christ’s resurrection. Some Christians…
Adamawa Elders Council applauds Professor Yilwatda’s return as APC National Chairman
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa Progressive Elders Council has described the re-election of the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC at the concluded national convention of the party. This…
Land Expropriation: Institute wants Nigeria’s 48-yr-old Land Use Act reviewed
By Zubairu Idris A research conducted by the Yusufu Bala Usman Institute, Zaria, on Land Governance, Ecology and Insecurity in four Northern States, has stressed the need for the review of the…
Yobe State University Matriculates 2,240 Students, VC Emphasises Entrepreneurship
From Alhaji Yusuf Damaturu Yobe State University (YSU) has matriculated 2,240 students during its 18th matriculation ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic session. The Vice Chancellor, Mohammed Bashir Yahir, said the institution is…
Benin Barracks Gives General Akerejola Ceremonial Pull-Out
By Ado Salisu The Nigerian Army’s Supply and Transport Barracks hosted a full-dress pull-out parade Saturday as Major General Erema Akerejola retired after decades of service. Family, friends and senior officers gathered…
Kano Secures Seven Medals on Day Two of 3rd National Para Games
By Yusuf A Yusuf, Giginyu Kano State recorded an impressive performance on Day Two of the 3rd National Para Games, winning a total of seven medals across different events. In para taekwondo,…
Yobe Police Mark National Police Day with Medical Outreach, Sanitation Exercise
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu The Yobe State Police Command has commenced activities to mark the 2026 National Police Day, celebrated annually on April 7th. Under this year’s theme,“Community Partnership: Building Trust,” the…
Gov. Mutfwang visits Angwan Rukuba,vows justice for victims of Sporadic terror attack
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, on Monday visited Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area, following the tragic attack of Sunday, March 29, 2026, which…
Oyedeji Leads Tributes as Nigerian Basketball Mourns Legend Lawal Garba
By Ado Salisu The Nigerian basketball community has been thrown into mourning following the death of former AJUBA champion and international standout, Lawal “Larry” Garba, a man whose legacy still echoes across…
Ruby House Triumphs as Benford Int’l School Hosts Colourful Inter-House Sports, Launches N250m “Play, Swim, and Grow Initiative”
By Ado Salisu Ruby House emerged overall winner at Benford International School Inter-House Sports and facilities launch in Abuja, titled “Play, Swim and Grow Initiative”, showcasing talent and grassroots sports development. Chairman,…
45 Students Clinch N50m Under FG Student Venture Capital Grant
By Hajara Abdullahi No fewer than 45 students, selected from 65 finalists across private and tertiary institutions, have received N50 million under the Federal Government’s Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG). The initiative…
Army Arrests 20 Suspects, Rescues Kidnap Victims in Coordinated Operations
By Hajara Abdullahi The Nigerian Army has arrested 20 suspects and rescued nine kidnapped victims in a series of coordinated operations across the North East, North West and North Central regions. This…
Plateau Government Imposes 48-Hour Curfew in Jos North
Plateau Government Imposes 48-Hour Curfew in Jos North From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Plateau State Government has imposed a 48-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly security incident….