Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, on Thursday launched the Nigerian Gas Vehicle Monitoring System (NGVMS) — a key step in the Federal Government’s drive to promote safety,…
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.
Gombe Unveils Scholarship, School Grants to Promote Girls’ Education
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has flagged off the disbursement of School Improvement Grants (SIGs) and the AGILE Girls’ Scholarship Programme designed to enhance school infrastructure and promote girls’…
The ADA Registration: Between Conviction and Convenience
By Asiwaju (Engr.) Ojeshina Anthony By every standard of law, logic and principle, the registration process of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) currently going on by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),…
Hundreds of youth, women stage peaceful protest over social injustices in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola A group of young men and women in hundreds under the auspice ‘Motion for the transformation of Nigeria (Motion) have staged a peaceful demonstration against social injustice, hardship,…
Matasan Arewa Youth Development Initiative Decries Neglect, Launches Awareness Tour Across Northern Nigeria
The Matasan Arewa Youth Development Initiative, a coalition of young Northern Nigerians who played a key role in mobilizing grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the 2023 general elections, has…
Presidential Prerogative of Mercy Exercise at Review Stage, Not Final – AGF Fagbemi
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice wishes to clarify that no inmate approved for clemency under the recent exercise of the President’s power of prerogative of…
Measles-Rubella:Yobe Launches Pioneering Integrated Immunization Campaign
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu The Yobe State Government has launched Nigeria’s first-ever integrated health campaign, combining five key health interventions into a single initiative. The campaign will run from October 18th to…
CITAD Introduces Young Women to AI at E-Commerce Digital Skills Workshop
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), through its Technical and Innovation Department, has introduced participants to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at an ongoing one-day digital…
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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the North-West Development Commission (NWDC), Professor Shehu Abdullahi Ma’aji has visited the Director-General of the National Productivity Center (NPC), Dr. Baffa Babba Dan Agundi,…
Kano Gov’t Congratulates Kofar Naisa on Appointment as GM Guarantee Radio FM Kano
The Kano State Government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated Malam Abubakar Balarabe Kofar Naisa on his appointment as the General Manager of Guarantee Radio 94.7 FM Kano….
Islamic Clerics, Lawmakers, Demand Action on Insecurity, Social Media Abuse
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna In a unified and urgent appeal, Northern Nigeria’s top Islamic Clerics from various Sect and federal lawmakers have warned that the nation is teetering on the brink of…
Customs intercept smuggled goods worth N112,590M in Adamawa/Taraba
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Nigeria Customs Service has seized smuggled goods with duty paid value worth one Hundred and Twelve Million, Five Hundred and Ninety Thousand,Zero Kobo(N112,590,000.00k) across Adamawa/Taraba states. Area…
PHC Awards: Gov. Buni Calls for Renewed Focus on Grassroots Healthcare
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has called upon local government chairmen to redouble their efforts and demonstrate a stronger commitment to healthcare delivery in their respective…
Baobab Unveils 6th Cohort of Sexual Violence Response, Leadership Academy to Empower Young Nigerian Women
By Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman Baobab for Women’s Human Rights has unveiled the 6th cohort of its Sexual Violence Response and Leadership Academy (SVRLA), themed “The Next Gen Nexus.” The transformative eight-week virtual…
ADSPHCDA to commence measles-Rubella Vaccination in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa state government has concluded arrangements for the commencement of measles-Rubella Vaccination across the twenty-one local government areas in the state. Executive Chairman of the Adamawa state…
Plateau using solid minerals to unlock its potentials towards Nigeria’s energy independence – Gov. Mutfwang
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has said that Plateau State under his administration is unlocking the potential of the State to fuel Nigeria’s energy independence using its rich…
NFF Suspends Three Referees Indefinitely Over Controversial Decisions in NPFL Matches
By Mustapha Salisu The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has placed three referees on indefinite suspension following controversial officiating decisions during Match Day 8 fixtures of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) played…
Gale Of Defections To APC Exposes Cracks In Opposition Camp, Says VP Shettima
…Receives Mbah, others at grand reception in Enugu …Attributes APC rise as most formidable party in Africa to President Tinubu’s inclusive style, capacity to listen The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has…
FG, GenCos Finalise Implementation Framework for N4 Trillion Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Plan
The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a major step toward restoring financial stability and investor confidence in the electricity market with the finalization of the implementation framework for the Presidential Power…
We Will Not Relent in Our Efforts Towards Promoting Education, Health – Hon. Mairami
From Auwal Salim, Damaturu The Executive Chairman of Nguru Local Government Area, Alhaji Mohammad Ahmad Mairami, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving education and healthcare delivery across communities within the council….
Tinubu’s Pardon for Convicts: A Slap in the Face of Anti-Corruption Agencies
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has strongly condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to grant presidential pardons to 175 individuals, including convicted drug traffickers, illegal miners,…
Gov. Buni Approves N5.8 Billion as Gratuity Payment to Retirees
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has approved the immediate release of N5.8 billion for the settlement of all outstanding gratuity liabilities owed to retired state…
Yobe Governor Attends Funeral Prayer of Late SIEC Chairman, Dr. Mamman
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, on Tuesday, attended the funeral prayer of Dr. Mamman Muhammad, the former Chairman of the Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC)….
Gwarzo Youth Forum Urges Consumer Council to Intervene on Soaring Prices of Essential Goods
By Mustapha Salisu The Gwarzo Youth Community Forum has called on the Kano State Consumer Protection Council to urgently intervene in regulating the prices of essential commodities and foodstuffs across the state….
Adamawa: Ganye LG Collaborates with UNICEF on Immunization Campaigns
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Ganye Local Government Council in Adamawa State has inaugurated a 100-member committee tagged “Fathers for Good Health,” tasked with creating awareness and promoting immunization across the ten…