By Omeiza Umaru As the 2027 elections approach, the political temperature in Kogi State is rising, especially in Kogi Central Senatorial District. Former Governor Yahaya Bello, who served as governor from 2016…
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.
Structural Inhibitions to Military Intervention in Contemporary Nigeria
By Umar Ardo, Ph.D With seven military coups occurring across Africa within four years, concerns about the prospects of military intervention have re-emerged in Nigeria, particularly amidst widespread national hardship, insecurity and…
Author to Unveil Book Celebrating Kano’s Historical Figures, “Mu San Magabata”
By Mustapha Salisu A Kano-based author, Kabiru Ahmad Kwalli, is preparing to unveil a new book titled “Mu San Magabata”, which documents the lives and legacies of 24 distinguished personalities who made…
Air Force Primary School Kano Hosts 22nd Inter-House Sports Competition
By Yusuf A Yusuf The Air Force Primary School, Kano, has held its 22nd Inter – House Sports Competition for the 2025/2026 academic session, in a colourful ceremony filled with energy, talent,…
Gov. Buni Explores Partnership Opportunities with Diplomatic Communities .
…Meets Swiss, Japan, UAE, Turkey Ambassadors From, Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu Governor (Dr) Mai Mala Buni of Yobe statetoday had an interactive session with members of the Diplomatic corps to improve partnerships…
Mutfwang Calls for National Unity Against Insecurity as Senate Security Committee Holds North-Central Hearing in Jos
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has called for united action to tackle insecurity across Nigeria as he addressed the North-Central Zonal Public Hearing of the…
Yola High Court adjourn Fufore Emirate suit to 4th Dec. for continuation of Defense
From Umar Dankano, Yola Yola High Court has adjourned the legal suit between three traditional title holders of Adamawa Emirate Council, the state government and Fufore Emirate over the legitimacy of the…
Entrepreneurial Education Seen as Key to Tackling Graduate Unemployment in Nigeria — Experts
From Abubakar Rabilu Gombe Experts at the International Conference on Business, Finance and Entrepreneurship have identified entrepreneurial education as a critical solution to Nigeria’s growing graduate unemployment crisis. The event was organised…
FG Condemns Recent Military Coup in Guinea-Bissau
By Hajara Abdullahi The Federal Government has condemned the recent unconstitutional change of government in Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday. This was revealed in a statement signed by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of…
Cleric Calls For Integration of NYSC Members Into Security Services
By Hajara Abdullahi The Founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre,Matthew Ashimolowo,has called on the FG to train National Youths Service Corps members into the country’s security-awareness framework. Ashimolowo in an interview with…
Governor Radda Flags-off N4bn Filin Polo-Ring Road
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has flagged off the construction of a 4-kilometre Filin Polo to Ring Road Asphalt Concrete project, describing it as a major step towards urban renewal…
Digital Transformation: CITAD Urges Media to Amplify Conversations on Gender, Climate Justice in Nigeria
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has called on the Nigerian media to amplify conversations that highlight the realities of marginalized groups within the country’s digital ecosystem,…
Nigeria and the Doctrine of No News is Good News
By Bala Ibrahim In every scenario, particularly scenes with the profusion of public participation, perception plays a principal role always. Everyone looks at things from the comfort of his, or her scope…
Oyedeji Hails Lagos Legends’ Historic Triumph, Champions A Vision For A Stronger Nigerian Basketball League
By Ado Salisu Former NBA star and one of the long-time pillars of of Nigerian basketball, Olumide Oyedeji, praised Lagos Legends for their dramatic 74–72 victory over Rivers Hoopers on Sunday. A…
Housing Minister Urges States to Allocate 1–3% of Budgets for Land Titling
…Says Land4Growth is Nigeria’s Surest Path to a $1 Trillion Economy The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has issued a bold call for State Governments to…
Dear President Tinubu, Murtala Sule Garo Matters
By Aminu Dahiru Ahmad Ever since the All Progressives Congress (APC) lost the 2023 governorship election in Kano State, a highly contested race, which ended in the court, I have been expecting…
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Calls for Commitments to End Violence Against Women
By Hajara Abdullahi As the world marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for renewed commitments from the government, civil…
ICRC Launches Emergency Response Workshop for Journalists in Yobe
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has launched a workshop on emergency response for journalists in Yobe State to show them how to provide emergency…
2027: APC float “Adamawa Progressive Elders Council” for cohesion, stabilization
From Umar Dankano, Yola Ahead of the 2027 General elections,the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formed a high powered 46-Man committee known as “The Adamawa Progressive elders Council” saddles with the responsibility…
After 25 Years, ACF Anniversary Rekindles Old Questions on Northern Leadership and Progress
By Abdulhameed Musa Abdullahi The 25th anniversary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), held at the historic Arewa House in Kaduna, turned into yet another jamboree—full of Abadas, exclusive ceremonies, and empty…
FG to US: Delegation refutes genocide claims, calls for security, partnership
By Hajara Abdullahi The Federal Government delegation sent to the United States last week has refuted claims of a genocide in Nigeria, urging cooperation to strengthen security and partnership. This was revealed…
VP Shettima Arrives Angola For AU-EU Summit
By Hajara Abdullahi Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in the capital of Angola, Luanda to represent President Tinubu at the 7th African Union-European Union Summit scheduled for 24-25 November 2025. This…
Gombe Women Affairs Ministry Launches 16 Days of Activism, Raises Alarm Over Online Abuse
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Gombe State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Asma’u Muhammad Iganus, has called for renewed commitment from stakeholders to end gender-based violence as the world marks the 16…
Former councilors in Plateau rejects Governor Mutfwang’s interest to join APC
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Former councillors in Plateau State have openly rejected what they call alleged moves by Governor Caleb Mutfwang to defect to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Speaking at the…
El-Rufai’s N1bn Bandit Claim Baseless, Says Kaduna Group
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna A Kaduna-based group, Concerned Kaduna Citizen, has dismissed as baseless and politically motivated allegations made by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai that the current administration, led by Governor Uba…