By Mustapha Salisu The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has categorically refuted recent reports alleging that staff and students of Bayero University Kano (BUK) are grappling with unstable electricity supply, describing the…
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.
Kano Court Restrains Anti-Corruption Commission, Others from interfering in MAAUN’s Affairs
A Kano High Court has granted an interim injunction restraining the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) and four other parties from interfering in the internal and external affairs of Maryam Abacha…
10,000 women set to benefit from FG tricycle, motorcycle loan
By Hajara Abdullahi 10,000 women are set to benefit from tricycles and motorcycles loan under the 10,000 Women in Mobility programme, launched by the Federal Government,aimed at empowering women across Nigeria….
COAS Charges 3,439 Recruits on Loyalty, Discipline
By Hajara Abdullahi The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged the newly trained 3,439 recruits of the Nigerian Army to uphold the highest standards of loyalty, discipline,…
Youth and Open Government Clique Urge Alhaji Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim to Contest for Kano Municipal House of Representatives
Youth groups in Kano Municipal, alongside the Open Government Clique led by its Chairman, Bashir Muhammad, have formally called on Alhaji Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim to contest for the seat of Member, Kano…
CITAD Awards N500,000 to Best Female Innovator at Dr. Kole Shettima Innovation in Democracy Challenge
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has awarded a cash prize of N500,000 to the Best Female Innovator at the Dr. Kole Shettima Innovation in Democracy Challenge, reinforcing its commitment…
AI, Technology Must Be Inclusive to Deepen Democracy, Says YZ Ya’u
The Executive Director of the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), Engr. YZ Ya’u, has called for the inclusive use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies to strengthen democratic participation and…
CITAD Graduates 5th Batch of School of Community Networks Trainees
…Advocates Policy Support for Grassroots Connectivity By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) on Friday held the graduation ceremony for the fifth batch of its School of Community…
Former Labour Minister Chris Ngige Remanded Over N2.2bn Corruption Charges
By Hajara Abdullahi Former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, was on Friday remanded in Kuje Prison over alleged N2.2 billion corruption charges. Justice Maryam Hassan of a High Court in…
Nigeria Submits Bid to Host 2031 African Games
By Ado Salisu Nigeria has formally submitted its bid to the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) to host the 2031 African Games, signaling the nation’s ambition to once again welcome Africa’s premier…
Kano Fire Service Sensitizes Danbatta Residents on Fire Prevention
By Aisha Abubakar Mai Agogo The Kano State Fire Service, Danbatta Branch, has intensified its awareness campaign on fire prevention as part of efforts to reduce the risk of fire outbreaks during…
Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentence on Maryam Sanda
By Hajara Abdullahi The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the death sentence earlier passed on Maryam Sanda over the killing of her husband, Bilyamin Bello. Sanda had been convicted by an Abuja…
Tax Justice, DRDI Introduce SOP to Strengthen Taxpayer Grievance Handling in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu The Dispute Resolution and Development Initiative (DRDI), in collaboration with the Tax Justice and Governance Platform, has introduced a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) aimed at strengthening the grievance redress…
Gov Yusuf Hails Dangote’s Nationwide N100 Billion Education Support Package
By Hajara Abdullahi The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended Alhaji Aliko Dangote for launching the N100 billion Education Support Package, describing the initiative as a historic boost to…
IGP Egbetokun Meets Heads of Police Medical Facilities Nationwide, Reafirms Commitment to Strengthening Police Medical Services
By Hajara Abdullahi The Inspector General of Police,IGP Kayode Egbetokun has met with all the Heads of Police Medical Facilities across the country at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan International Peace Keeping…
President Tinubu Reaffirms Move to Withdraw Police officers from VIPs, Orders Replacement With Civil Defence Corps
By Hajara Abdullahi President Tinubu has reaffirmed that the directive to redeploy police officers working with VIPs and ministers was non negotiable. This was revealed in a statement on X by…
CITAD, NIGF Advocate for Enhanced Women’s Leadership and Visibility in Digital Governance
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with the Nigeria Internet Governance Forum (NIGF), has called for stronger inclusion, leadership, and visibility of women in digital…
Cease the unchecked taking
By Abba Dukawa Last Monday, International Anti‑Corruption Day was observed. It has been marked annually on 9th December each year, since the United Nations Convention Against Corruption was adopted on 31 October 2003 to raise…
Yobe Govt, NAMA, Sign SLA Agreement To Commence Full Commercial Operations At MBICA
From Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu Yobe State Government and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) have signed a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to commence full commercial operations at the Muhammadu Buhari International…
Gov. Yusuf Approves Appointment of Prof. Amina Salihi Bayero as VC, Northwest University
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has confirmed the appointment of Professor Amina Salihi Bayero as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Northwest University for a five-year tenure beginning Monday, 1st December,…
SCI applauds Katsina’s new measures to strengthen teacher welfare, training
From Fauziyya Lawal, Katsina Save the Children International SCI has commended the Katsina State Government for introducing key initiatives aimed at improving teacher welfare and professional development across the state. The organisation…
Stakeholders Convene For Policy Dialogue on Gender, Social Inclusion, and Health Reform in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), in collaboration with EngenderHealth-led consortium partners, has hosted a one-day policy dialogue and forum in Kano to strengthen gender equity, social…
NIPR 2026 Will Showcase Kaduna’s Peace Agenda to Nigeria — Commissioner
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Kaduna State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Hon. Ahmed Maiyaki, has declared that the hosting of the 2026 Nigeria Public Relations Week (NPRW) and the 63rd NIPR…
NDE trains 400 unemployed youths, Women on Agro-businesses in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola With a view to creating employment opportunities and ensuring self reliance in entrepreneurship, National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has trained 400 unemployed on Agro-businesses in Adamawa state. Information…
CITAD, APC Conclude Training to Strengthen Gender, Environmental Inclusion in Nigeria’s Digital Policy Space
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), with support from the Association for Progressive Communications (APC), has concluded a two-day training workshop aimed at strengthening gender and environmental perspectives in Nigeria’s…