From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Medical Director of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Jos, Professor Icha Onche, says the hospital has officially commenced full orthopaedic and plastic surgery services. Speaking at a press…
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.
Guarantee Radio Kano Appoints Kofar Naisa as New GM
Guarantee Radio 94.7 FM Kano has announced the appointment of Abubakar Balarabe Kofar Naisa as the new General Manager of the station, effective October 8, 2025. PRIME TIME NEWS gathered that, Kofar…
‘Unity, Not Division’: Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka Urges Nigerian Women to Turn Promises into Power at VOW 2025
“When women stand together, they change history. When they are divided, others write history for them,” says Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Former Deputy President of South Africa and past Executive Director of UN Women…
CITAD Urges Kano Traditional Rulers to Engage Men in Fight Against GBV
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has urged traditional rulers in Kano State to take a more active role in engaging men in the campaign to end Gender-Based Violence (GBV)…
Kano Deputy Governor Bags Award of Excellence at ASN’s 21st Conference
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Deputy Governor, Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has been honoured with an Award of Excellence at the 21st Annual Conference and 2nd Conjoint International Conference of the Anatomical…
Akwa Ibom Police Alerts Public Over Unlawful Activities of Masquerades
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has once again alerted the public about the ongoing unlawful activities of certain masquerades across the state. This comes despite an earlier warning issued on September…
Prominent Nigerians Warn Labour Disputes Threaten Economic Revival, Hail Dangote Refinery’s Impact
By Mustapha Salisu A coalition of prominent Nigerian leaders, including business figures, traditional rulers, and civil society advocates, has issued a stark warning that recent industrial disputes at the Dangote Refinery risk…
NSA Ribadu receives accolades from own community over milestones recorded
From Umar Dankano, Yola The residents of the National Security Adviser’s hometown, Ribadu in Fufore local government area in Adamawa state have applauded impactful milestones recorded by their illustrious son, Mallam Nuhu…
ACF Urges Members to Maintain Political Neutrality Ahead of 2027 Elections
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called on its members to remain politically neutral as the 2027 general elections approach. ACF Chairman, Alhaji Bashir Muhammad Dalhatu, emphasized the…
Kano Gov’t Launches Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign, Targets 7.6m Children
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Government has launched a statewide Measles-Rubella (MR) Integrated Vaccination Campaign aimed at protecting over 7.8 million children aged between nine months and 14 years across the…
Gov. Yusuf Appoints New Statistician-General, DG, Kano State Bureau of Statistics
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of Dr. Suraj Sulaiman as the new Statistician-General and Director-General of the Kano State Bureau of Statistics. This…
TBS Northwest Decries Unfulfilled Promises, Seeks FG Action
The Director General of the Tinubu Shettima Movement Organisation Northwest (TBS), Abba Muhammad Gashiwa, has expressed deep concern over what he described as the Federal Government’s failure to fulfil several promises made…
Adamawa Gets 400,000 Hybrid Date Seedlings from GGW
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa State Government has received a donation of 400,000 hybrid date seedlings from the Green Great World (GGW) initiative to boost afforestation and mitigate the effects of…
Adamawa Set to Harness Cultural Diversity to Boost Investment
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing the state’s rich cultural diversity as a major driver for tourism and investment promotion. Commissioner for Culture and…
Youths, Women Groups Seek Inclusion, Interim ADC Leadership
From Umar Dankano, Yola A coalition of youth and women support groups within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the party’s National Working Committee to dissolve the Adamawa State executive…
Kano Veteran Journalist Aliyu Getso Passes On
By Mustapha Salisu Kano veteran journalist, Aliyu Abubakar Getso, has passed away in the early hours of Sunday, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and excellence in journalism. His funeral prayer was…
NEDC Commissions 450-Seat Hall for GSS Damaturu Alumni
From Alhaji Yusuf Damaturu In a significant move to boost educational infrastructure and alumni activities, the North East Development Commission (NEDC) has commissioned and handed over a state-of-the-art, 450-seat multi-purpose hall to…
Kano CP Warned: Respect Constitution, Stop Undermining Governor
The Kano State Commissioner of Police has come under intense criticism after boycotting Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary parade in Kano on October 1, 2025. The police were conspicuously absent at the…
Crowdfunding: Soludo’s Other Disruptive Change
By Law Mefor Prof Chukwuma Soludo is indeed a disruptive and transformational leader. His disruptive change has now reached how campaigns ought to be funded. The Anambra State gubernatorial campaign is showcasing…
Tinubu Honours Late Mother of APC Chair Lydia Goshwe
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Mama Lydia Yilwatda Goshwe, mother of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC describing her as…
RAAF Seeks Inclusion in Malam Lawan Triumph Religious Debate
The Rasulul A’azam Foundation (RAAF), a Shi’a group based in Kano and comprising followers of the Ahlul Baiti tradition of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.), has appealed to the Kano State Government to…
CAC, SMEDAN Launch Free Registration Drive for 250,000 MSMEs
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have launched a nationwide drive to provide free business registration for 250,000 Micro, Small and Medium…
Jaga Champions Youth Empowerment Through Sports in Zaria
Chairman’s passion for sports inspires new wave of youth engagement and community unity across the local government From Ishaq Galadima, Zaria Sports development has become a defining feature of the leadership of…
CITAD Warns Against Ignoring Gender, Climate Justice in Nigeria’s AI Drive
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has cautioned that Nigeria’s push toward artificial intelligence (AI) must be guided by feminist principles and climate justice to avoid deepening…
Sen. Lalong Chairs Unijos Alumni Lecture; Justice Delivery In Digital Age Needs Safeguards
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former Governor of Plateau State Simon Lalong says Nigeria must pay attention to digital innovations in order to harness its potentials…